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PPG9: Nature Conservation

This PPG gives guidance on how the Government's policies for the conservation of our natural heritage are to be reflected in land use planning. It: sets out the Government's objectives for nature conservation, and the framework for safeguarding our natural heritage; describes the key role of local planning authorities and English Nature; emphasizes the importance of both designated sites and undesignated areas for nature conservation; advises on the treatment of nature conservation issues in development plans; states development control criteria; contributes to the implementation of the EC Directive on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and of Wild Fauna and Flora; elaborates on minerals development and nature conservation, and on the development control implications of species protection.

Contents

Statutory framework; International obligations and interests; The role of English Nature; Designated sites; Nature conservation outside designated areas; Nature conservation and land use planning. Regional and strategic planning guidance; Structure plans; Local plans; Nature conservation and development control; Sites of Special Scientific Interest; Special procedures to protect sites of particular importance; Environmental assessment; Minerals matters including peat extraction; Protection of species; Lawful development certificates; Cancellation of advice; Annex A - H.

Specifications

Pm Supplier	The Stationery Office Ltd (TSO)
Pm Publisher	The Stationery Office (TSO)
Pm Isbn 10	0117527874
Pm Isbn 13	9780117527874
Pm Publication Date	1994-10-25
Pm Width	210
Pm Author	Dept. of Environment
Pm Height	297
Pm Longness	0

Author: Dept. of Environment
Page Count: 59