Setting the Standard for District Level Licensing
Natural England publishes their document on the Framework for District Level Licensing of Development Affecting Great Crested Newts. The aim is for this document to set the standards for District Level Licensing for the species. The idea is that whilst schemes may vary in design, this should always result in comparable outcomes for great crested […]
JPR welcomes the first review of the 25 Year Environment Plan
The government has published it’s first review of the 25 Year Environment Plan. Launched in January 2018, the 25 Year Environment Plan sets out how the government plans to improve the environment over a generation including plans for wildlife habitats, air and water quality and decreasing the amount of plastic in the world’s oceans. Read […]
Glyphosate in the Spotlight
Clients may have seen stories about Glyphosate in the news recently. This is one of the most common herbicides used world-wide and the main ingredient in RoundUp (used in Japanese Knotweed and other invasive weed control). Here’s a report from the Property Care Association, our industry association who we would look to for guidance on […]
Natural England Chief Exec visits Kent District Level Licensing scheme
Chair of Natural England, Tony Juniper, visited Kent’s District Level Licensing scheme on 25th June 2019. District Level Licensing is a new approach to the conservation of newts developed by Natural England. Barratt Homes’ Chilmington Green Development is the first development in Kent to join the scheme – an important milestone for the project. Once complete, Chilmington Green will […]