The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 protects all wild birds. It is an offence to kill or injure any birds or their nests or eggs unless acting under a licence and only in compliance with the conditions of that licence. A General Licence allows "authorised persons" to undertake certain actions which would otherwise be illegal under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, but only to certain birds in certain circumstances.
Read more about "Seagulls"...Apply for planning permission online using the Planning Portal |
Planning application process |
The most efficient way to submit a planning application is by using the online service from the Planning Portal, however, you can alternatively submit your application by post or email using downloadable forms. For the modification and discharge of planning obligations, please use our Modification and discharge of planning obligations application form. These forms can be submitted by email or post to our Planning team.
Read more about "How to submit a planning application"...Advertisements are permitted and controlled by the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007 (as amended).
Read more about "Advertisement consent"...A free online event will take place later this month to explore how we can all work together to preserve and enhance biodiversity in East Suffolk.
Read more about "Upcoming event puts Nature First"...Local communities are set to benefit further from funding scheme after an East Suffolk Community Partnership confirms round two will open later this year.
Read more about "Further funding boost for Community Partnership"...It is with great sadness that East Suffolk Council and the First Light Festival team have concluded that this year’s event will not be able to proceed due to ongoing risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more about "First Light Festival cancelled"...Please read the information below before submitting a nomination application. |
A building or other land is an asset of community value if its main use has recently been, or is presently used, to further the social wellbeing or social interest of the local community and could do so in the future.
Read more about "How the Right to Bid Works"...Crime prevention is the attempt to reduce and deter crime and criminals. It is applied specifically to efforts made by the government to reduce crime, enforce the law, and maintain criminal justice.
Read more about "Crime prevention"...Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) are a legal means of controlling activities that cause concern in communities. They were introduced by the Antisocial Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 and allow for the service of fixed penalties when breached.
Read more about "Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Orders 2024-25 Consultation"...Page 43 of 245