Need to know: Environmental protection


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IGNIFICANT AREAS of the UK’s landmass and surrounding seas are protected in the name of conservation and preservation. Businesses and business operations in these areas may be subject to additional planning regulations and operational restrictions. The consequences of non adherence by deliberate or accidental act may be severe in legal, financial and loss of historic/ conservation value terms.


Protected area classifications


1. Areas protected for scenic value. 2. Areas protected for biodiversity value. 3. Areas protected for geodiversity value. 4. Areas protected for cultural or historic value.


When using the Business and Property Protection Portal (BPPP), the system will establish if the postcode that you enter intersects with one or more of the following area designations: • Ancient Woodlands •


Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty


• Bathing Water Catchment Area • Conservation Scheme Agreement • Environmentally Sensitive Area •


Local Nature Reserve • National Park 56 JULY/AUGUST 2020 www.frmjournal.com


• National Nature Reserve • Potential Special Protection Area • • •


• Special Area of Conservation • Special Protection Area •


Site of Special Scientific Interest • World Heritage Site Key recommendations


• ascertain whether the precise location of your business falls within any designated protected area


• contact the agency responsible and fully understand any implications for your business including building, traffic, emissions, noise, operational hours restrictions etc


• seek to understand and address concerns of local residents


• contact your insurer and understand the situation in respect of your own cover


• undertake an environmental impact analysis that specifically addresses any issues pertinent to the protections of the


Sensitive Area – Bathing Waters Sensitive Areas – Eutrophic Lakes Sensitive Area – Nitrate River


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