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Ecology surveys for buildings and developments

Relevant legislation

There are many wildlife pieces of legislation that affect planning and developments in Warwickshire. Here you should find most of the information that you will need, but please contact us if you require more specific help and advice.

Wildlife legislation

Planning legislation and policies

In addition to wildlife legislation, there are certain pieces of planning legislation and policies that are central to the ecology team planning advice:

The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act - paragraph 40(1) of the act places a duty on local authorities and other public bodies to consider the conservation of biodiversity when carrying out all of their functions.
Legislation.gov.uk - The Environment Act (2021)
GOV.UK - National Planning Policy Framework
GOV.UK - Biodiversity and geological conservation: circular 06/2005
Local Plan policies

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Relevant legislation

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