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Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
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.
What local planning authorities and developers should consider for development proposals and how to use agricultural land classification (ALC).
Limestone is an extremely valuable raw material and is one of the most versatile of all industrial rocks and minerals.
Find out about our series of sensitivity maps which indicate where there are likely to be fewer sensitivities to woodland creation in England.
This page includes summaries of the winning bids for the Future RAN (FRANC) competition
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