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RSSMatlock Moor wind farm has been refused at Public Inquiry - don't skimp on your survey!
04 May 10
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Susan writes: The Matlock Moor wind farm site is interesting to us not only because the site is only a few miles from our office but also because renewable energy is a key business area for Baker Consultants. What the inspectors report reveals serves as a warning to developers who might not see the value of often time-consuming and detailed survey. more
Proposed overhaul of PPS9
19 Mar 10
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The Baker Consultants team is currently reviewing the Department for Communities and Local Government consultation paper on a new Planning Policy Statement. It is proposed that this new PPS will replace PPS9 on Biodiversity and Geological Conservation. more
Major changes to Nature Conservation Law
05 Mar 10
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Nature conservation law is under continuous review and further changes have been announced that are proposed to come into force on April 1st 2010. more
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
This week Natural England released guidance to developers and ecologists describing the survey methods and effort which will be recommended when considering the potential impacts of wind farms on bird populations. Baker Consultants' team of ornithologists has put together a response to this document. If you would like to get involved in the discussion, please feel free to post a comment here or read the full document. more
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