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Planning guidance specifically states that the presence of protected species and their habitat is a material planning consideration (PPS 9, Paragraph 15 and 16). UK Wildlife Legislation and European Habitat Regulations require that, where land is thought to contain a protected species and is likely to be affected by a planning proposal or application, landowners must carry out surveys to determine the presence or absence of such species in order that appropriate mitigation can be developed to safeguard species' interest and prevent offences under the relevant legislation.
Where appropriate, landowners must provide sufficient information concerning the protected species population, evaluation of its importance, and an assessment of impact and proposals for mitigation before works can begin. With regards to protected species, in general it is an offence to: . Damage, destroy, recklessly disturb or obstruct access to a place of shelter or protection . Intentionally or recklessly injure, kill or take any species from the wild . Disturb these species while they are in a place of shelter or protection. Click on a species profile below for more information:
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