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Policy NH 2 - Species Protected by Law
Policy NH 2NI-wide·PPS 2 Natural Heritage
European Protected Species Planning permission will only be granted for a development proposal that is not likely to harm a European protected species. In exceptional circumstances a development propo
context-conservationprotected-speciesLegal Status and Material Consideration
5.3NI-wide·PPS 2 Natural Heritage
It is a criminal offence to harm a statutorily protected species. The presence of species protected by legislation is a material consideration when a planning authority is considering a development pr
protected-speciesProtected Species Lists and Legislation
5.4NI-wide·PPS 2 Natural Heritage
European protected species are listed under Annex IV of the Habitats Directive (transposed under Schedule 2 of the Habitats Regulations) and must be subject to a system of strict protection. Other nat
protected-speciesPlanning Permission and Legal Compliance
5.5NI-wide·PPS 2 Natural Heritage
The granting of planning permission does not obviate the holder of ensuring legal compliance with other legislative requirements.
protected-speciesProtected Species Information Resources
5.6NI-wide·PPS 2 Natural Heritage
Lists of all protected species of animals and plants can be found at www.doeni.gov.uk/niea. As all fish are protected no lists have been produced.
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