Policy information sourced from St Albans District Local Plan

106 Nature Conservation

The Council will take account of ecological factors when considering planning applications and will refuse proposals which could adversely affect:

  • Sites of Special Scientific Interest
Ref.PMLocation
SSSI.13Bricket Wood Common
SSSI.23Moor Mill Quarry
  • Nature Reserves
Ref.PMLocation
NR.12Marshalls Heath, Wheathampstead
NR.2LBroad Coiney Lakes, London Coiney
  • other sites of wildlife, geological or geomorphological importance;
  • any site supporting species protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981;
  • the natural regime of either surface or ground waters in river valleys and their wetlands.

If planning permission is granted for development which could affect a site of conservation interest, it will normally be subject to conditions aimed at protecting the special features of the site. The Council will also seek a Section 106 Agreement to ensure the appropriate management of the site.

For more information please see the Local Plan