Dataset

Special area of conservation

About this dataset

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Special areas of conservation
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Collector last ran on 2024-10-12
New data last found on 2024-09-18
Origin Contains some data created by MHCLG. We are working to replace it with data from authoritative sources
Licence

Licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0.

Attribution

© Natural England copyright. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2024.

Summary

Special areas of conservation (SACs) are area of land which have been designated by DEFRA, with advice from the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, to protect specific habitats and species.

DEFRA and Natural England publish guidance on how to review planning applications in protected sites and areas.


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