Open Consultations

19 results

  • Open access restriction at Upham Meadow (case number 2005110053)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Closes today
  • Open access restriction at Lower Lugg Meadow (case number 2006030159)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Closes today
  • Open access restriction at Hampton Meadow (case number 2020029075)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Closes today
  • Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB) Variation Project Second Consultation

    Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB) Boundary Variation Project – 2 nd Consultation This webpage contains information and the online survey for those wishing to respond to the second statutory and public consultation for the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB*) Boundary Variation Project. Links to all the relevant documents and figures as well as details on all of the online and physical engagement events and document locations for... More
    Closes 10 December 2024
  • Consultation on the regulatory approach and use of civil sanctions for hedgerow management

    This consultation seeks views on the proposed regulatory approach and use of civil sanctions for hedgerow management, as set out in the draft statutory guidance. We welcome responses from farmers, land managers, NGOs, consultants, charitable organisations, the general public, and any other person or group who has an interest in the future management and regulation of hedgerows in England. More
    Closes 10 December 2024
  • Open access restriction at Waskerley Park and Wolsingham Park Moor (case number 2005030195)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Closes 13 December 2024
  • Open access restriction at Wolsingham North Moor (case number 2005020036)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Closes 13 December 2024
  • Open access restriction at Land at Gorple (case number 2004120067 )

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Closes 13 December 2024
  • Open access restriction at Sandy Gulls Trimingham House Beeston Regis and Laburnum camp and caravan parks (case numbers 2014117438 & 2014117440)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Closes 16 December 2024
  • Consultation on Amending Poultry Meat Marketing Regulations - England & Scotland

    This consultation seeks views on potential changes to the assimilated Poultry Meat Marketing Standards Regulation ( No. 543/2008) . The potential changes on which views are sought cover two areas: First, a proposal to amend the 12-week derogation period that would enable free-range poultry meat to be labelled as such for the duration of any mandatory housing measure which would restrict birds' access to open-air runs, such as those that were in force in some... More
    Closes 16 December 2024
  • Consultation on Reform of the Bathing Water Regulations 2013

    Bathing waters are currently managed under the Bathing Water Regulations 2013 (hereafter, ‘the Regulations’) which apply to both England and Wales. The Regulations transposed the 2006 EU Bathing Water Directive into domestic law and were assimilated into UK law under the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023. Following final designation as bathing waters, coastal and inland waters are monitored by the Environment Agency (EA) in England and Natural Resources... More
    Closes 23 December 2024
  • The UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register: National Implementation Report 2025

    Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Implementation of the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) under the Kiev Protocol – Call for views October 2024 The UK has a publicly available inventory of pollution from industrial sites and other specified sources. Known as the UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR), this is a searchable database providing information on the pollution from a wide range of industrial sites and for 91... More
    Closes 25 December 2024
  • Marine Planning Issues with Supporting Evidence

    In 2023, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs agreed with the Marine Management Organisation's recommendation to replace the East Inshore and East Offshore Marine Plans. The adopted East Inshore and East Offshore Marine Plans will be replaced with a new 'East Marine Plan' which will be the first of a second generation of plans for English waters. The new document will be referred to as the 'East Marine Plan'. Following the publication of the East Marine Plan... More
    Closes 10 January 2025
  • Yorkshire Wolds Proposed Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Designation Project

    Yorkshire Wolds Proposed Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Project - Public and Statutory Consultation We would like to give all those with an interest in the Yorkshire Wolds Proposed Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)* Designation Project an opportunity to express their views. This webpage contains information about the project, as well as an online survey to enable you to have your say. Links to all of the relevant documents and maps, as well as details of... More
    Closes 13 January 2025
  • Consultation on the proposed Queen Scallop Fisheries Management Plan

    The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the proposed queen scallop Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) in English waters, its policies and proposed measures. We are also seeking your views on the likely environmental effects of the FMP, as set out in the environmental report. The queen scallop FMP sets out a pathway to the long-term sustainable management of the queen scallop fisheries in English waters. The FMP sets out goals for the fishery, and short- and long-term... More
    Closes 19 January 2025
  • Consultation on the proposed Southern North Sea and Channel Skates and Rays Fisheries Management Plan

    The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the proposed Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays Fisheries Management Plan (FMP), its policies and proposed actions and measures. We are also seeking your views on the likely environmental effects of the FMP, as set out in the environmental report. As set out in the JFS, FMPs are to be developed for those stocks that are of social and economic importance, at risk of significant over-exploitation and have an... More
    Closes 19 January 2025
  • Consultation on the proposed Southern North Sea Demersal Non-Quota Species Fisheries Management Plan

    The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the proposed Southern North Sea demersal non-quota species Fisheries Management Plan (FMP), its policies and proposed actions and measures. We are also seeking your views on the likely environmental effects of the Southern North Sea demersal non-quota species FMP, as set out in the environmental report. 13 demersal NQS were prioritised for an FMP due to their vulnerability to over-exploitation, the economic value of the... More
    Closes 19 January 2025
  • Consultation on the proposed North Sea and Channel Sprat Fisheries Management Plan

    The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the proposed North Sea and Channel sprat Fisheries Management Plan (FMP), its policies and proposed actions. We are also seeking your views on the likely environmental effects of the FMP, as set out in the environmental report. The sprat FMP sets out a pathway to the long-term sustainable management of the sprat fisheries in English and Scottish waters. The FMP sets out goals for the fishery, and short and long-term actions to... More
    Closes 19 January 2025
  • Consultation on the proposed Cockle Fisheries Management Plan

    The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the proposed cockle Fisheries Management Plan (FMP), its policies and proposed actions. We are also seeking your views on the likely environmental effects of the FMP, as set out in the environmental report. The cockle FMP sets out a pathway to the long-term sustainable management of the cockle fisheries in English waters. The FMP sets out goals for the fishery, and short- and long-term actions to achieve them.  More
    Closes 19 January 2025
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