This is Natural England’s ‘standing advice’ for water voles. It is a material planning consideration for local planning authorities (LPAs)...
Published by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network
This is Natural England’s ‘standing advice’ for water voles. It is a material planning consideration for local planning authorities (LPAs). You should take this advice into account when making planning decisions. It forms part of a collection of standing advice for protected species.
Following this advice: avoids the need for you to consult on the impacts of planning applications on water voles in most cases can help you make decisions on development proposals
You may need a qualified ecologist to advise you on the planning application and supporting evidence. You can find one using either the: Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environment Management (CIEEM) directory
Environmental Data Services directory
Qualified ecologists should follow the: Water Vole Conservation Handbook 2011 - published by the Wild Conservation Research Unit, University of Oxford
Water Vole Mitigation Handbook 2016 published by the Mammal Society
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/water-voles-advice-for-making-planning-decisions
Following this advice: avoids the need for you to consult on the impacts of planning applications on water voles in most cases can help you make decisions on development proposals
You may need a qualified ecologist to advise you on the planning application and supporting evidence. You can find one using either the: Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environment Management (CIEEM) directory
Environmental Data Services directory
Qualified ecologists should follow the: Water Vole Conservation Handbook 2011 - published by the Wild Conservation Research Unit, University of Oxford
Water Vole Mitigation Handbook 2016 published by the Mammal Society
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/water-voles-advice-for-making-planning-decisions