Untitled Document

	"Natural Regeneration - Biodiversity Conservation in the Thames Gateway" Sets out how planning and development in Thames Gateway can protect and enhance biodiversity, making clear links to government policy and legislation. A joint document by Natural England, the Environment Agency, RSPB and the Wildlife Trusts. View report > (pdf 1.3MB)
	PPS9 – "Biodiversity and Geological Conservation" (DCLG) The key document setting out the government’s policy for the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity through the planning system. The policies in this document must be taken into account by regional planning bodies in the preparation of regional spatial strategies, the spatial development strategy for London, and of local development documents. They may also be material to decisions on individual planning applications. View document > (pdf 0.3MB)
	"Planning for Biodiversity and Geological Conservation – a guide to good practice" (DCLG) Accompanies PPS9, and provides good practice guidance, through case studies and examples, on the ways in which the policies in PPS9 can be delivered. View guide > (pdf 1.8MB)
	"List of habitats and species important to biological diversity in England" The list identifies the habitats and species which the government considers are of principal importance for the conservation of biological diversity in England, in accordance with the 1992 UN Convention on Biological Diversity. Prepared under Section 41 of the natural Environment & Rural Communities Act (2006). Relates directly to the UK Biodiversity Action Plan and to government policy in PPS9. View list of priority habitats and species >
	"Biodiversity – Supplementary Planning Guidance for Kent" (KCC) Accompanies the Kent and Medway Structure Plan, and provides guidance on how and why biodiversity should be conserved through the planning system in Kent and Medway. View KCC's document > (pdf 1MB)
	PAS 2010 – "Planning to halt the loss of biodiversity" A Publicly Available Specification, prepared by the British Standards Institute. Shows where and how planning authorities can meet their statutory obligations to conserve biodiversity through planning. Also intended as a useful tool for developers, consultants and NGOs. Available to purchase online. Visit BSI's eShop >
	"All of a Buzz in the Thames Gateway – Planning for invertebrate biodiversity" (Buglife) Identifies the importance of Thames Gateway for rare invertebrate species, and how the conservation of these species can be achieved through the planning and development process. A joint project of Natural England and Buglife. Accompanied by an appendix listing key sites. Contact Buglife > View guide (Buglife and Natural England) > View list of key sites >