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  • 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
    Opened 22 November 2024
  • Consultation on the proposed amendments to Annex A of the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS). Ymgynghoriad ar ddiwygiadau arfaethedig i Atodiad A i’r Cyd-ddatganiad ar Bysgodfeydd

    We are seeking your views on proposed amendments to Annex A of the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS). The JFS was published in November 2022 by the four UK fisheries policy authorities (the Secretary of State, the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers, and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland), as required by the Fisheries Act 2020. The JFS sets out the future direction of UK fisheries management. In this consultation we are seeking your views... More
    Closed 21 November 2024
  • Open access restriction at Woodnook Valley (case number 2005090101)

    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
    Opened 20 November 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
    Opened 12 November 2024
  • Consultation on a WEEE Compliance Fee Methodology 2024

    The UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 establish a system in which producers of equipment are required to finance the cost of collection, treatment, recovery and recycling of WEEE arising from private households. The WEEE Regulations establish a system of annual collection targets that are imposed on producer compliance schemes (PCSs). The Secretary of State has discretionary powers to approve a compliance fee methodology as an alternative form of compliance... More
    Closed 11 November 2024
  • Open access restriction at Hulne Park (case number 2005070107)

    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
    Closed 8 November 2024
  • Open access restriction at Hollins Hill (case number 2014097377)

    The Peak District National Park Authority 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... More
    Opened 31 October 2024
  • 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
    Opened 31 October 2024
  • 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
    Opened 31 October 2024
  • 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
    Opened 31 October 2024
  • Open access restriction at Ros Hill (case number 2004120055)

    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
    Closed 30 October 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
    Opened 29 October 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
    Opened 21 October 2024
  • Open access restriction at Twin Oaks (case number 2009040042)

    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
    Closed 16 October 2024
  • 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
    Opened 10 October 2024
  • 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
    Opened 10 October 2024
  • 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
    Opened 10 October 2024
  • 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
    Opened 10 October 2024
  • 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
    Opened 10 October 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
    Opened 10 October 2024
  • 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
    Opened 8 October 2024
  • Survey for the UK Best Available Techniques (UK BAT) in the Surface Treatment of Metals and Plastics Sector

    This survey seeks your feedback on the environmental impacts of the Surface Treatment of Metals and Plastics industry in the United Kingdom as part of the 'Best Available Techniques” (BAT) regime for regulated industry. The aim of the BAT process is to bring the UK Surface Treatment of Metals and Plastics industry up to the best standards, launching improvements in environmental protection. We intend to use your views on areas such as sector pollution, the use of materials and... More
    Closed 7 October 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
    Opened 7 October 2024
  • Consultation on updating the Guaranteed Standards Scheme (GSS)

    This public consultation on the Guaranteed Standards Scheme (GSS) opened on 12th August and will close on 7th October 2024. The government is consulting on changes to the Guaranteed Standards Scheme (GSS) to improve baseline customer service standards and protection in the water and sewerage sector. These changes include roughly doubling payment values contained within the scheme, and broadening the set of standards which warrant payments to provide more comprehensive protection from... More
    Closed 7 October 2024
  • Open access restriction at Seal Sands Industrial Complex (case number 2014087356)

    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
    Closed 18 September 2024
  • Open access restriction at North Tees Mudflats (case number 2018038613)

    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
    Closed 18 September 2024
  • 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
    Opened 17 September 2024
  • Consultation on UK REACH

    This public consultation on UK REACH, which launched on 16th May, will remain open throughout the pre-election period and has been extended to close on 25th July. Annex B: Use and exposure information requirements have been amended since they were published. The Government is consulting on changes to reducing costs to businesses moving from EU REACH regime to UK REACH, whilst upholding existing human health and environmental protections. This includes reducing duplication... More
    Closed 25 July 2024
  • Survey for the UK Best Available Techniques (UK BAT) in the Smitheries & Foundries Sector

    This survey seeks your feedback on the environmental impacts of the Smitheries and Foundries industry in the United Kingdom as part of the 'Best Available Techniques” (BAT) regime for regulated industry. The aim of the BAT process is to bring the UK Smitheries and Foundries industry up to the best standards, launching improvements in environmental protection. We intend to use your views on areas such as sector pollution, the use of materials and overall efficiency to help identify... More
    Closed 10 July 2024
  • Survey for the UK Best Available Techniques (UK BAT) in the Ceramics Sector

    This survey seeks your feedback on the environmental impacts of the Ceramics industry in the United Kingdom as part of the 'Best Available Techniques” (BAT) regime for regulated industry. The aim of the BAT process is to bring the UK Ceramics industry up to the best standards, launching improvements in environmental protection. We intend to use your views on areas such as sector pollution, the use of materials and overall efficiency to help identify the best techniques to minimise... More
    Closed 10 July 2024
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