Local authorities, policy makers and developers
I want to:
- Find out more about Natural England's Planning Development and Advisory Service, including how to consult us
- Find out about the Defra Network Offer to LEPs and City Deals
- Find out about Natural England's Standing Advice on Species Protection
- Find the location of designated areas including SSSIs
- See details on individual SSSIs
- Find the Conservation Objectives for Natura 2000 sites - which set out the high level objectives for Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation.
- Find out more about Improvement Programme for England’s Natura 2000 Sites
- Declare a Local Nature Reserve
- Find out about wildlife management advice and licensing
- Find out about open and coastal access, rights of way and other access opportunities
- See an interactive map bringing together geographic information on key environmental schemes and designations (MAGIC)
Tell me about:
- Spatial planning
- Transport
- Local government engagement
- Green infrastructure
- Water
- Marine
- The State of the Natural Environment report
- Climate change and Energy
- Landscape character and Landscape planning
- Health and the natural environment
- How biodiversity is protected and managed
- Publications and products for local authorities and planners
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Terence O'Rourke and Natural England develop joint approach to the Habitats Regulations
(29 January 2013) Terence O'Rourke and Natural England are working in partnership to explore how the considerations of the Habitats Regulations can be incorporated more efficiently and effectively into the delivery of development projects.
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News
Ready to do business - working with Local Enterprise Partnerships and City Deals to protect the environment and facilitate growth.
Capturing the legacy of London 2012
Organisers are setting new standards by embedding sustainability in all aspects of the event.
Microeconomic Evidence for the Benefits of Investment in the Environment
Research report (NERR033)
Planning for the environment at the neighbourhood level
Advice to local communities jointly prepared by Environment Agency, English Heritage, Forestry Commission and Natural England
Association of Local Environmental Record Centres (ALERC) guidance on accessing biodiversity information (PDF)
Guidance for Local Authorities on accessing information including the distribution of legally protected, rare or threatened species, important habitats and designated sites.