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Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
Find nature reserves, national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and green spaces
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
How to identify common constraints and designations in your forestry project’s proposal area and what action to take in relation to individual constraints.
Apply for a licence to carry out work that may affect great crested newts, find out if you need to pay and how to report your actions.
Find out which environmental agencies you need to consult about your neighbourhood plan, neighbourhood development order or CRTBO.
How developers can get advice on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and applications for planning, permission in principle and technical details consent.
How to assess a planning application when there are great crested newts on or near a proposed development site.
Find out about Natural England’s intention to increase the size of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Find out about Natural England’s proposal to designate an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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