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)The applicant is reminded that, under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to: deliberately capture, disturb, injure or kill great crested newts; damage or destroy a breeding or resting place; deliberately obstructing access to a resting or sheltering place. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under these acts. Ponds, other water bodies and vegetation, such as grassland, scrub and woodland, and also brownfield sites, may support great crested newts. Where proposed activities might result in one or more of the above offences, it is possible to apply for a derogation licence from Natural England or opt into Central Bedfordshire Council's District Licence. If a great crested newt is encountered during works , all works must cease until advice has been sought from Natural England, as failure to do so could result in prosecutable offences being committed.The applicant is reminded that, under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to: deliberately capture, disturb, injure or kill great crested newts; damage or destroy a breeding or resting place; deliberately obstructing access to a resting or sheltering place. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under these acts. Ponds, other water bodies and vegetation, such as grassland, scrub and woodland, and also brownfield sites, may support great crested newts. Where proposed activities might result in one or more of the above offences, it is possible to apply for a derogation licence from Natural England or opt into Central Bedfordshire Council's District Licence. If a great crested newt is encountered during works , all works must cease until advice has been sought from Natural England, as failure to do so could result in prosecutable offences being committed. |
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)If any trees are to be removed, the applicant is advised to avoid the bird nesting season, or if this cannot be avoided the site should be checked for nesting birds prior to any site clearance taking placeIf any trees are to be removed, the applicant is advised to avoid the bird nesting season, or if this cannot be avoided the site should be checked for nesting birds prior to any site clearance taking place |
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