Charnwood BC and Barratt East Midlands Ltd

Charnwood BC and Barratt East Midlands Ltd - 1997 - Planning Appeal Decisions [1997] 12 PAD 9-17(6) .

Full planning permission - single dweling - nature conservation interests - nesting colony of swifts - structure and local plans - 12 houses recently completed - "Birds of conservation concern" - red, amber and green lists - protection not extended to flight paths - alternative nest sites - not designated as nature conservation site - effect of proposals on swift colony - conditions. Costs - council not unreasonable in not seeking expert advice before making decision - substantiated, but not justified, reason for refusal.


CHARNWOOD BC AND BARRATT EAST MIDLANDS LTD
NATURE CONSERVATION SITE
PLANNING PERMISSION
WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981