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Here you'll find our planning reports, briefings and consultation responses listed in chronological order - the most recent documents are shown first. We update the library regularly, so keep coming back to see our latest publications.

Northern Ireland Planning bill - consultation response

Northern Ireland Planning bill - consultation response

165Kb, PDF

RSPB's recommendations for changes to the new Northern Ireland Planning Policy

Date: 18 April 2013

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Conservation Planner 38

Conservation Planner 38

282Kb, PDF

IN THIS ISSUE: Greater Thames Futurescape. Green infrastructure with Exeter City Council. The M4 relief road. Peat extraction halted at Chat Moss. Offshore and onshore wind farming. Dearne Valley masterpla. Planning reform in Scotland. Biodiversity offsetting. Northern Ireland planning bill. A planner’s year.

Date: 7 March 2013

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Holyrood News March 2013

Holyrood News March 2013

2.37Mb, PDF

News and updates on conservation developments in Scotland

Date: 6 March 2013

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Planning Bill (Northern Ireland) – Additional Provisions

Planning Bill (Northern Ireland) – Additional Provisions

492Kb, PDF

A briefing on the RSPB's response to additional provisions introduced by the planning bill.

Date: 22 January 2013

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Consultation response on proposals for an Integrated Framework of Environmental Regulation

Consultation response on proposals for an Integrated Framework of Environmental Regulation

609Kb, PDF

RSPB Scotland highlights elements of the proposals that are of concern and outlines what it would like see from the final legislation.

Date: 28 August 2012

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Birds and wave & tidal stream energy: an ecological review

Birds and wave & tidal stream energy: an ecological review

1.29Mb, PDF

Date: 6 August 2012

Authors: McCluskie, AE, Langston, RHW, and Wilkinson, NI (2012)

Published in: RSPB Research Report 42: 1-124

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Consultation on Registerable Marine Activities

Consultation on Registerable Marine Activities

577Kb, PDF

Consultation on licence applications requiring pre-application consultation.

Date: 30 July 2012

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Development delivery consultation

Development delivery consultation

565Kb, PDF

Consultation on development proposal, need for consideration of biodiversity highlighted.

Date: 30 July 2012

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Scottish Government Consultation on the General Permitted Development Order

Scottish Government Consultation on the General Permitted Development Order

634Kb, PDF

Consulation on the potential effects of the General Permitted Development Order with regards to the natural environment

Date: 30 July 2012

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The Scotland Rural Development Programme after 2013: Principles for Development

The Scotland Rural Development Programme after 2013: Principles for Development

1.26Mb, PDF

A working paper detailing ideas, suggestions and principles that RSPB Scotland feel should be at the heart of the next SRDP

Date: 23 April 2012

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RSPB Scotland's Assessment of the Scotland Rural Development Programme 2007-2013's Effectiveness in Delivering for the Environment: Maps & other information

RSPB Scotland's Assessment of the Scotland Rural Development Programme 2007-2013's Effectiveness in Delivering for the Environment: Maps & other information

3.22Mb, PDF

Supplementary information for a document advising the formation of the RSPB Scotland’s policy position on the next Scotland Rural Development Programme.

Date: 19 April 2012

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RSPB Scotland's Assessment of the Scotland Rural Development Programme 2007-2013's Effectiveness in Delivering for the Environment

RSPB Scotland's Assessment of the Scotland Rural Development Programme 2007-2013's Effectiveness in Delivering for the Environment

756Kb, PDF

A document advising the formation of the RSPB Scotland’s policy position on the next Scotland Rural Development Programme.

Date: 16 April 2012

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Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s Renewable Energy Targets by the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee

Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s Renewable Energy Targets by the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee

695Kb, PDF

Summary of RSPB Scotland's involvement in the Scottish government's renewable energy objectives, and problems posed by technology, planning, finance, workforce skills and energy market subsidy.

Date: 13 April 2012

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Parliamentary Briefing on Project TransmiT

Parliamentary Briefing on Project TransmiT

487Kb, PDF

Briefing on the potential ecological threats posed by the TransmiT project to increase sustainable energy in Scotland

Date: 12 April 2012

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Conservation Planner 36

Conservation Planner 36

467Kb, PDF

IN THIS ISSUE: Habitats Regulations review; Housing scheme decision; New Planning Bill for Wales; Planning reforms in England; Breathing new life into nature reserve FCS wind farms; Partnership delivers biodiversity; English planning revolution; Futurescapes team; News from Northern Ireland; Planning essential for green energy revolution.

Date: 12 March 2012

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