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What does Habitats Directive mean?

The European Directive (92/43/EEC) on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and Wild Flora and Fauna.

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Habitats, wildlife and landscape issues for developers and landowners in Scotland

Habitats, wildlife and landscape issues for developers and landowners in Scotland This Practice Note considers controls and regulatory issues protecting wildlife, habitats and landscapes in Scotland, and their potential impact and effect for developers and landowners. It explores the legal and regulatory context over protected sites including special areas of conservation (SACs) and special protection areas (SPAs), sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), Ramsar sites, marine protected areas (MPAs), national scenic areas (NSAs) and wild land areas (WLAs). Protected species and plants, hedges and trees, invasive non-native species (INNS) as well as engineering works in the water environment and the various responsible agencies responsible for regulating controlled activities and permits are also considered. Background Scotland is known throughout the world for its high quality landscapes and range of wildlife. Large areas of Scotland and its surrounding seas are subject to designations put in place to help protect the integrity of natural interests. Responsibility for nature conservation is a devolved matter for the Scottish Government. The Nature Conservation (Scotland)...

Property case tracker—2023 [Archived]

Property case tracker—2023 [Archived] The Property case tracker is a list of key judgments from 2023 which we consider relevant to property lawyers. Cases are listed in reverse chronological order. The tracker employs the following definitions: • AST: assured shorthold tenancy; • CVA: company voluntary arrangement; • FTT: First-tier Tribunal; • HMO: house in multiple occupation; • LPA: local planning authority; • NPPF: National Planning Policy Framework; • RRO: rent repayment order; • RTM: right to manage; • TCC: Technology and Construction Court; • UT: Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber); • VTE: Valuation Tribunal for England See also the Property key future developments tracker, which tracks the progress and outcome of appeal cases, whereas this document provides a summary of all cases that we consider relevant to property lawyers. See further: • Property case tracker—2022 [Archived] • Property case tracker—2021 [Archived] • Property case tracker—2020 [Archived] December 2023 Case Judgment date Summary Clapham v Narga [2023] EWHC 3337 (Ch) 21 December 2023 Permission to appeal boundary decision The Chancery...

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What is the key legislation concerning protection of nesting birds and their hibernation?

What is the key legislation concerning protection of nesting birds and their hibernation? Certain species of animals (including wild birds) are protected at European and national levels from being harmed or disturbed. Similarly, many areas/habitats with distinctive animals (including certain birds) are protected at the international, European and national level. Some of the applicable regulatory regimes are set out below. For more information on species and habitats protection generally, see: Protected areas and species—overview. Domestic Legislation Wild birds are specifically protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (WCA 1981). There are a range of offences provided for within WCA 1981, including it being an offence (subject to specific exceptions) to: • intentionally to kill, injure or take any wild bird • take, damage or destroy the nest of a specified wild bird • take, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while the nest is in use or being built • take or destroy an egg of any wild bird • have in one's possession or control...

Do you have guidance on specific considerations when granting an easement re underground cables to be situated in a Local Nature Reserve which is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas?

Do you have guidance on specific considerations when granting an easement re underground cables to be situated in a Local Nature Reserve which is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas? Statutory designations protect England’s terrestrial natural environment under national law and government policy. When reviewing planning applications, local authorities (LAs) are required to consider the effect a proposed development will have on designated sites and areas. For general guidance, see Practice Note: Biodiversity and nature—protected sites. The government has published guidance to assist LAs in this regard. In particular, Chapter 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework outlines what LAs need to take into account when assessing planning applications with regards to the conservation and enhancement of the natural environment. Further specialist guidance is provided on various issues, including statutory duties for protected sites and public body responsibilities for SSSIs. Local Nature Reserves Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are places with wildlife or geological features of special interest locally. LNRs are...

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EU Law weekly highlights—5 December 2024

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes analysis on HSBC losing its challenge to the €32m Euribor rigging fine. In addition, this week the Council of the EU adopted the EU Cyber Solidarity Act and an amendment to the EU Cybersecurity Act and approved conclusions to address labour and skills shortages, the European Data Protection Board approved the certification criteria for EU Data Protection Seal under EU GDPR, the European Commission introduced data specifications for alternative fuels infrastructure rollout, proposed common EV charging and hydrogen rules and opened consultations on implementing regulations for EUDI Wallets, and the European Central Bank published the second progress report on the preparation phase of the digital euro.

Environment weekly highlights—5 December 2024

This week's edition of Environment weekly highlights includes: the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)’s launch of a joint consultation on proposed reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings regime, launch by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) of two consultations to expand the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, a consultation from the Environment Agency (EA) on proposed changes to its charging structure for greenhouse gas emissions schemes and a policy update from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), outlining the government’s plans to introduce Simpler Recycling in England, along with guidance on applying to become a deposit management organisation (DMO) for the Deposit Return Schemes (DRS), household waste collection services in England, new workplace recycling requirements for England and a template to assist waste collection authorities in preparing written assessments for the collection of paper and card alongside other dry recyclable materials. It also covers the guidance published by the Environment...

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