Dataset

Ancient woodland

Total: 44,355
Ancient woodlands
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Latest resource collected on: 2022-03-23
Collector last ran on: 2022-05-26

An area that has been wooded continuously since at least 1600 AD, relatively undisturbed by human development and therefore a unique habitat.

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You will only be granted permission for any development that will cause the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats in exceptional circumstances and only if you put an additional compensation strategy in place.

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Natural England and Forestry Commission Guidance is used in planning decisions.

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Ancient woodland

Impact on planning decisions

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