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  • Open access restriction at Woodhill Caravan Park (case number 2014107432)

    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... More
    Opened 11 August 2019
  • The biodiversity metric 2.0

    Natural England has been working with Government and other stakeholders to update and improve the 2012 Defra biodiversity metric for measuring biodiversity losses and gains. This updated metric is called the biodiversity metric 2.0 and it supersedes and replaces that earlier Defra biodiversity metric. Biodiversity metric 2.0 can be used to calculate a biodiversity baseline and to forecast biodiversity losses and gains (on-site or off-site) resulting from development or land management... More
    Opened 29 July 2019
  • Measures to reduce personal water use

    Climate change, population increases, environmental requirements and a growing demand for water will mean that, in the future, there will be substantial pressure on surface and groundwater supplies, less water available per person and a significant likelihood of more frequent, severe droughts. It is vital that we maintain sustainable supplies of water for future generations. This will involve both increasing supply and reducing demand. Reducing the amount of water that we all... More
    Opened 19 July 2019
  • 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... More
    Opened 19 July 2019
  • Fishing quota allocation: Developing a new approach for allocating additional fishing quota in England

    Following Brexit, we will negotiate with the EU and coastal states for a fairer share of fishing opportunities. In the fisheries white paper, Sustainable Fisheries for Future Generations we set out plans to promote a more competitive, profitable and sustainable fishing industry across the whole of the UK and to set a gold standard for sustainable fishing around the world. We said we intended to begin a conversation about how to allocate the additional quota... More
    Opened 19 July 2019
  • Management measures for widely spread Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in England and Wales

    Invasive alien species challenge the survival of some of our rarest species, and damage some of our most sensitive ecosystems. The impacts of invasive alien species on our domestic and global biodiversity are severe and growing. They also have an impact across a range of industries and networks, from farming to the building industry and national waterways. The purpose of this consultation is to obtain your views on the management measures being considered by Defra and... More
    Opened 18 July 2019
  • Consultation: Western Waters demersal for scallop fishing effort swap in FAO area VII

    The Marine Management Organisation, on behalf of the UK’s Fisheries Administrations (Marine Scotland, Welsh Government, DAERA Northern Ireland) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), is seeking your views on a proposed trade in effort between the UK scallop industry and the Dutch demersal fleet. More
    Opened 17 July 2019
  • Consultation on revision to Harbour Order application fees

    A consultation on proposals to revise the Harbour Order (HO) fees applied in England and the Port of Milford Haven (a reserved trust port) has been launched. Current fees for applications do not reflect the actual costs to the MMO in determining HO applications nor do they recognise the increased environmental and economic complexity of these applications. The fee structure was last updated 25 years ago in 1994. This is in-line with HMT guidelines on Managing Public Money... More
    Opened 16 July 2019
  • Call for Evidence on Flooding and Coastal Erosion

    This call for evidence focusses on some specific flood and coastal erosion policy questions that the government would like additional evidence on. They are: What we understand by the term “resilience” – asking how the term resilience is currently used, and whether the different aspects of resilience could usefully be brought together into one overall concept. Describing outcomes, driving action and monitoring progress – seeking examples of cases where... More
    Opened 8 July 2019
  • 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... More
    Opened 3 June 2019
  • Non-Elephant Ivory Trade

    This call for evidence concerns the trade in ivory from species other than elephants taking place within the UK, and exports from and imports into the UK. The species in scope of this call for evidence are: Common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) Killer whale, also known as orca (Orcinus orca) Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) Common warthog (Phacochoerus... More
    Opened 30 May 2019
  • Open access restriction at Deer Hill Site B (case number 2014037129)

    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... More
    Opened 24 May 2019
  • Open access restriction at Deer Hill Site A (case number 2004060106)

    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... More
    Opened 24 May 2019
  • Open access restriction at West Nab (case number 2014037142)

    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... More
    Opened 24 May 2019
  • Open access restriction at Diggle Rifle Range (case number 2014037141)

    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... More
    Opened 24 May 2019
  • Marine Strategy Part One: UK Updated Assessment and Good Environmental Status

    Defra, the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland, the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government are seeking views on the UK’s updated assessment of the progress made towards achieving Good Environmental Status for UK Seas and the proposed objectives, targets and indicators that will be used for the next 6 year cycle. The consultation covers the assessment of progress made towards achieving the targets set for GES in the Marine Strategy part 1 in... More
    Opened 9 May 2019
  • Agricultural tenancy consultation and call for evidence on mortgage restrictions and repossession protections for agricultural land in England

    We are seeking views on options for reform of agricultural tenancy law in England which could remove barriers to productivity improvements and facilitate structural change in the tenant farming sector. We are also calling for evidence and views on two matters: whether current restrictions on agricultural mortgages are a barrier to landowners wishing to let land; and whether there is a need to provide additional protections against the repossession of... More
    Opened 9 April 2019
  • Open access restriction at Silence Mine (case number 2018088745)

    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... More
    Opened 18 March 2019
  • Consultation on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations - Producer Compliance Scheme (PCS) Balancing System

    The 2013 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations (‘the 2013 WEEE Regulations’) implement the requirements of the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). In particular, they ensure that producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) finance the cost of collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of that equipment when it becomes WEEE. From 2019, producer compliance schemes (PCSs) must join the Government’s approved PCS Balancing System (PBS). This will... More
    Opened 11 March 2019
  • Open access restriction at Barnack Hills and Holes National Nature Reserve (case number 2018118766)

    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... More
    Opened 8 March 2019
  • Amendment to Isles of Scilly Special Protection Area: comment on proposals

    Natural England are seeking views on the proposal to extend this Special Protection Area (SPA). This consultation runs in accordance with Government Consultation Principles . More
    Opened 26 February 2019
  • Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013056744)

    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... More
    Opened 24 February 2019
  • Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013127022)

    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... More
    Opened 24 February 2019
  • Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013127020)

    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... More
    Opened 24 February 2019
  • Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013127024)

    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... More
    Opened 24 February 2019
  • Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013127023)

    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... More
    Opened 24 February 2019
  • Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013127021)

    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... More
    Opened 24 February 2019
  • Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013127015)

    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... More
    Opened 24 February 2019
  • Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013127014)

    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... More
    Opened 24 February 2019
  • Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013076841)

    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... More
    Opened 24 February 2019
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