Wildlife and biodiversity

Biodiversity and planning policy

Policies to help conserve and enhance biodiversity

Biodiversity and development management

Biodiversity constraints to consider when making a planning application for a development

Biodiversity specifications

Our guidance on incorporating wildlife into your development

Great crested newt district licensing scheme

How to get a licence for developments in areas where great crested newts are present

Ecological assessments

When and how to submit an ecological assessment