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Woodlands may be eligible for certain tax reliefs and exemptions, depending on the type of woodland and its purpose.
How to use the calculators to work out a nutrient budget for residential developments in nutrient neutrality catchments.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the livestock and machinery hardcore tracks item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow laying item.
How to make changes to the legal status of a public right of way.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the woodland improvement option.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the deer control and management item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the educational access option.
Recreational organisations like caravan clubs or the Scouts can apply for an exemption to camp without a licence or planning permission.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the roofing (sprayer washdown area, manure storage area, livestock gathering area, slurry stores, silage stores) item.
Information for developers on how to avoid harming protected areas and species during development work.
How developers can get advice on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and applications for planning, permission in principle and technical details consent.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the management of hedgerows option.
How to assess a planning application when there are badgers on or near a proposed development site.
Find out what you must do as a public body when carrying out or approving activities on or near sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).
How to control rabbits on your property or business using traps, snares and other methods.
As a local highway authority (usually a county council or national park authority) you have statutory duties to record and keep public rights of way open.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the species management plan item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the feasibility study item.
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