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Pathway Action Plans for Invasive Non-native Species
We are seeking your views on the draft Great Britain invasive non-native species (INNS) Pathway Action Plans (PAPs). An ‘invasive non-native species’ (INNS) is any non-native animal or plant that can spread causing damage to the environment, the economy, our health, or the way we live. Pathways are the routes and mechanisms that introduce and spread INNS. Pathway Action Plans (PAPs) are an important element of INNS prevention and risk management, and we are committed to their... MoreOpened 23 June 2025 -
Marine licences: changes to fees, exemptions and self-service licences
We are seeking views on proposed changes to: increase fees for the marine licence service provided by the Marine Management Organisation ( MMO ) change the list of activities that need a marine licence – to add 5 new exemptions, amend 4 exemptions and remove some existing exemptions add 2 new self-service licences These changes aim to improve the marine licensing service’s efficiency and cost recovery, whilst supporting the government’s plans for... MoreOpened 20 June 2025 -
Marine Strategy Part One: UK updated assessment and Good Environmental Status Consultation document
This consultation seeks input on the third update of the UK Marine Strategy Part 1, which outlines the UK Government and Devolved Administrations' approach to achieving Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK marine waters. The update provides an assessment of the state of UK seas since 2019 and sets revised objectives and targets for achieving GES for the next assessment cycle. The consultation invites feedback on several key areas: progress towards GES and the updated assessment... MoreOpened 20 June 2025 -
Formal Consultation – MMO management of fishing activity impacts in marine protected areas – Stage 3
Guidance (Please read before completing the survey) Before providing any responses, the documentation below is available to familiarise yourself with the Stage 3 formal consultation and the steps involved in the creation of the site assessments. Referencing specific pages and paragraphs in your response will help us fully understand your comments and give them the greatest value. There are several options, you can provide; ... MoreOpened 9 June 2025 -
Reforming our approach to floods funding
6.3 million homes and businesses in England are at risk from flooding. With climate change, the total number of properties at risk from flooding could increase to 8 million by the middle of the century – or around one in four properties. Around 3,500 properties are at risk of being lost to coastal erosion by 2055. We have a bold strategic vision for the future to transform our approach to investing in resilience to flood and coastal erosion. The objectives of the new... MoreOpened 3 June 2025 -
Biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects
We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). The government is committed to achieving sustained economic growth to improve the prosperity of our country. The development of high-quality nature-positive infrastructure will support this mission. BNG is a way of creating and improving natural habitats. BNG makes sure development has a measurably positive impact (‘net gain’) on... MoreOpened 28 May 2025 -
Improving the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain for minor, medium and brownfield development
We want to know what you think about the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development. BNG is a way of creating and improving natural habitats. BNG makes sure development has a measurably positive impact (‘net gain’) on biodiversity, compared to what was there before development. This consultation includes options around extending exemptions, simplifying the small sites metric and increasing ease of access to the... MoreOpened 28 May 2025 -
Exemptions Reform to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016
This consultation seeks views on changes which the UK government is proposing to make to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 . These proposals relate to England and Wales only, and only relate to flood risk activities, waste operations, water discharge activities, and groundwater activities. In England only, they also relate to the forthcoming waste controlling and transporting activities which could be introduced to the regulations as part of any reforms... MoreOpened 8 April 2025 -
Heather and Grass Burning in England
Via this consultation, the Secretary of State is now seeking representations from anyone who may be affected by or has an interest in the proposed amendments to The Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2021 . This is to ensure the best outcomes for any new regulations and licencing process. MoreOpened 31 March 2025 -
Consultation for the establishment of the Marine Recovery Fund
Seeking views on how the Marine Recovery Fund (MRF) will function. We want to know what you think about the proposed Marine Recovery Fund (MRF), including: the application process the costs and charges how it will deliver compensatory measures The MRF will deliver industry-funded, strategic measures to compensate for adverse effects of offshore wind developments on marine protected areas. This will support the Clean Power... MoreOpened 31 March 2025 -
Formal Consultation - MMO management of anchoring activity impacts in Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is consulting on a proposed byelaw to prohibit anchoring activity to protect and allow full recovery of all species and habitats and associated ecosystem processes in Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA). Questions to consider Please provide us with any information you feel could be significant to inform our decision on management. In particular we are interested in understanding the following: ... MoreOpened 11 March 2025 -
Poultry Catching and Handling Consultation (Ymgynghoriad ar ddal a thrin dofednod)
Assimilated Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations ('Regulation 1/2005’) does not currently include manual lifting and carrying (‘catching’) by two legs, for the purpose of transportation in connection with an economic activity, as a permitted method for poultry (or any vertebrate animal). However, Defra’s statutory codes of practice for the welfare of laying hens and pullets, and the welfare of meat chickens and... MoreOpened 10 March 2025 -
Exemption for lead in bearings and bushes of diesel or gaseous powered ices
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (RoHS regulations) restricts the use of 10 hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the sound recovery and disposal of waste. Industry can apply for exemptions to allow the supply of products using one or more of the restricted substances above the... MoreOpened 10 March 2025 -
Exemption for lead solder in control units of combustion engines
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (RoHS regulations) restricts the use of 10 hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the sound recovery and disposal of waste. Industry can apply for exemptions to allow the supply of products using one or more of the restricted substances above the... MoreOpened 10 March 2025 -
Mercury in other discharge lamps for special purposes
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (RoHS regulations) restricts the use of 10 hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the sound recovery and disposal of waste. Industry can apply for exemptions to allow the supply of products using one or more of the restricted substances above the... MoreOpened 10 March 2025 -
Use of helium cadmium lasers in Raman spectroscopy
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (RoHS regulations) restricts the use of 10 hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the sound recovery and disposal of waste. Industry can apply for exemptions to allow the supply of products using one or more of the restricted substances above the... MoreOpened 10 March 2025 -
Open access restriction at Old Lodge Nature Reserve (case number 2009030023)
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... MoreOpened 3 March 2025 -
Independent Water Commission – Call for Evidence
The Call for Evidence sets out the areas where the Independent Water Commission is seeking views in relation to the water sector in England and Wales. It outlines the current issues based on the evidence the Commission has gathered so far, and areas for potential change that the Commission wishes to explore. The task of the Commission is to stand back from the system and explore, with an open mind, potential changes. Its task is to make recommendations on how to... MoreOpened 27 February 2025 -
Open access restriction at Hawks Stones (case number 2010065572)
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... MoreOpened 18 February 2025 -
Plant Varieties and Seeds Framework for Precision Bred Plant Varieties
Precision b reeding technologies are modern tools for plant breeding that can develop new beneficial traits more efficiently and precisely than traditional breeding. The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 , establishes a new class of regulated products: Precision Bred Organisms. These include plants that contain genetic changes made by precision breeding technologies, which could also have arisen by traditional breeding processes. The Act provides powers... MoreOpened 17 February 2025 -
Open access restriction at Top Field - Pasture Wood (case number 2014117473)
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... MoreOpened 14 February 2025 -
Open access restriction at Silence Mine (case number 2018088745) 2025
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... MoreOpened 14 February 2025 -
Open access restriction at Woodley Down (case number 2008090037)
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... MoreOpened 14 February 2025 -
Open access restriction at Quarry Bottom (case number 2008020070)
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... MoreOpened 14 February 2025 -
Open access restriction at Gurston Down (case number 2008090036)
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... MoreOpened 14 February 2025 -
Livestock feed controls review for England and Wales
This consultation will be open for 8 weeks from 04/02/2025 to 01/04/2025. Please read the full consultation document before completing this survey. This public consultation is for England and Wales only. A separate consultation on the same topic was published by the Scottish Government. Please only respond to one consultation, where your interest centres. This is a consultation on whether England and Wales should change its livestock feed controls, to allow: ... MoreOpened 4 February 2025 -
Land Use Consultation
The Government is consulting on our vision for land use in England and how to deliver it. This consultation will inform the development of a Land Use Framework. To submit your consultation response please: complete the consultation questionnaire through the link below, or follow the instructions to respond in the attached consultation document There is an option to save and come back later, to complete your consultation response. An accessible version of the... MoreOpened 31 January 2025 -
Open access restriction at Kingstanding Training Facility (case number 2009030025)
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... MoreOpened 22 January 2025 -
Open access restriction at Sandy Point Nature Reserve (case number 2009030024)
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... MoreOpened 22 January 2025 -
Open access restriction at Bickerley Common (case number 2007020060)
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... MoreOpened 22 January 2025
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