Policy information sourced from Hammersmith & Fulham Planning Guidance

BD3 Designated sites, Priority Habitats, etc

If the application is likely to affect any of the Designated Sites, Priority Habitats or biodiversity features listed in Appendix 2d, a survey and assessment for the relevant feature(s) must be submitted with the application.

A site survey and assessment will not be required where the applicant is able to provide copies of pre-application correspondence with the council’s ecologist or ecological advisor and/or other competent parties (e.g. Natural England or the London Wildlife Trust), showing that they are satisfied that the proposed development will not affect any of the areas listed in Appendix 2d.

For more information please see the Hammersmith & Fulham Planning Guidance