Understanding European Protected Species licencing policy
A one hour webinar providing an overview of four new European Protected Species licencing policies launched by Natural England a year ago. The Webinar will provide background information and strategic steer, as well as consideration of their use in the planning system. Case studies of where the policies have been put into practice on development sites will be presented that demonstrate the potential for significant time and cost savings, and which can provide improved outcomes for EPS. This is in comparison to traditional approaches. Case studies will not only explore successes but also identify and explore the challenges of implementing the new approach.
Background
Natural England consulted on four proposed new policies for European Protected Species (EPS) mitigation licensing on Defra’s behalf between February and April 2016.
Policy aims:
- Achieve better outcomes for EPS; and
- Reduce unnecessary costs, delays caused by uncertainty that can be inherent in the current system.
CIRIA and the BIG group want to test out if and where these policy changes are being implemented. The aim is to understand how the EPS policies can best be applied based on lessons learnt and practical delivery, using case studies as examples.
Why attend?
Those attending this webinar will:
- learn about EPS Licensing from overview to practical application,
- hear case studies from BSG Ecology and Arcadis,
- ensure your understanding of policies are interpreted and used correctly,
Programme
12.30
Statutory and legislative overview
Delphine Pouget, Senior Wildlife Adviser, Species Conservation and Regulation, Northern Area Teams, Natural England
12.50
Legislation to practice,
Penny Simpson, Lead Partner for Environment, Freeths Solicitors
13.10
Applying the licences case studies (application of licences - process and
outcomes),
Hannah Bilston, Principal Ecologist BSG Ecology
Neil Madden, Principal Ecologist, Arcadis
Martina Girvan, Technical Director, Ecology and Arboriculture, Arcadis
13.30
Q & A
13.45
Ends
Who should attend?
Ecologists and biodiversity professionals, planners, clients, funders, landscape architects and construction site managers.
Fees
FREE for CIRIA members and Biodiversity Interest Group members
£35+ VAT for all other attendees
When
19 April 2018
12:30 - 13:45
A registration link will be provided once you have booked. If you are experiencing issues trying to register for this event please contact Patrick Williams on 020 7549 3300 or email [email protected].