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In June last year the Woolley case (Woolley,R vs Cheshire East Borough Council) clarified the role that Local Planning Authorities must take when considering planning applications that may affect European Protected Species (EPS). more
Anton writes: At the end of November 2009 I was thrilled to see an article in the Daily Telegraph about the success of a cycle path in Tewkesbury, a scheme that I worked on between 2001-2003. The scheme began over 15 years ago as a proposed relief road for Tewkesbury, but came up against public opposition and to date has not been built. more
Implications of Natural England TIN069
09 Feb 10
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Updated guidance on bird surveys for proposed wind farm sites in England has been long awaited, currently ecologists are using methods set out by Scottish Natural Heritage which often do not suit English conditions. This new guidance however presents us with a new set of problems without providing much in the way of a route map for ecologists, developers or planners. more
British ponds in a “terrible state”
04 Feb 10
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The BBC reported today on a report from the charity Pond Conservation on the poor state of British ponds. The report highlights the importance of ponds for biodiversity and how agricultural pollution, in particular is resulting in a decline in quality. How can developments incorporate pond design? more