Does the scheme involve the removal of tree cover or scrub?

Don't know

You need to find out if there are any existing trees or scrub on the site, and if the scheme will involve their removal.

If the scheme will involved removal of any trees or scrub, you need to ensure that the relevant statutory requirements are met. Please read the information on the 'Yes Section'.

Yes

If the scheme involves the removal of tree cover or scrub, it may affect nesting birds. Nesting birds are protected by law and it is therefore necessary to ensure that the statutory requirements are met. Please see Nesting Birds (78KB - pdf help) for further information.

Where trees are protected by Tree Preservation Orders or lie within a Conservation Area, consent will be required before any works may be carried out which will affect them. Contact the relevant District Council Planning Department for further information.