Local resources
This page will be updated regularly to include the most recent local resources and agreements between local authorities and Natural England. These documents do not form part of the standing advice but supplement it, either because they provide additional information on protected species relevant to your particular locality or because they describe local consultation arrangements or protocols.
Links to local protocols and resources
Cornwall
Good Practice Guide for Biodiversity and Geological Conservation
Bat Survey Guidance for Small Turbine Applications in Cornwall: (70kb)
Cumbria
Planning for Biodiversity in Cumbria
Species distribution is often significantly different in Cumbria to other parts of the UK. Both water voles and great crested newts for instance are found at higher altitudes than usual. This link provides information on species in the county.
Where bats in buildings may be affected consult the protocol on Bat Surveys of Buildings in Cumbria: (112kb).
Dorset
Devon
Devon Wildlife and Geology Planning Guidance
South Hams SAC: Greater Horseshoe bat consultation zone planning guidance
Isles of Scilly
Biodiversity and Geological Conservation - Planning Good Practice Guidance for the Isles of Scilly
