Local planning authorities have a statutory duty to consider the potential impacts of a development on sites that are protected by law, for example:

• on protected and priority species

• habitats and statutory designated sites

• Sites of Special Scientific Importance (SSSIs)

 

The Wildlife Assessment Check considers whether there are any protected and priority wildlife species and statutory designated sites that may be impacted by a development project. It enables you to undertake a simple check at the pre-planning application stage, before a planning application is submitted. This will help clarify whether a proposed site needs professional ecological advice and further assessment.

 

Start your Wildlife Assessment Check.