Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017
What this means for your business
- Enforced by
- Natural England, NRW
- Applies to
- United Kingdom
- On this page
- 5 practical guides across 2 topics
Practical guidance
Our guides explain how to comply with the requirements above.
Commission protected species surveys for your site
How to commission ecological surveys for development sites that may support protected species. Covers when surveys are needed, types of …
Get a wildlife licence for your development project
How to obtain wildlife licences from Natural England before development that affects protected species. Covers European Protected Species mitigation licences, …
Understanding UK wildlife law for businesses
An overview of how UK wildlife protection law affects businesses, from construction and agriculture to events and tourism. Covers the …
Nutrient neutrality compliance for development
How to achieve nutrient neutrality for development in affected catchments. Covers mitigation options, Natural England's calculator, credit schemes, and the …
Check if nutrient neutrality affects your site
Find out if your development site is in a nutrient-affected catchment. Lists all 27 affected catchments across 74 local planning …