Consultation on the revised Thames Basin Heath Avoidance Strategy 2025 (Draft)
Public Consultation on the Revised Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area Avoidance Strategy SPD
Woking Borough Council has published a review of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Areas Avoidance Strategy for public consultation between 5th September and 17th October 2025. In accordance with Regulation 12 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) Regulations 2012.
This document provides guidance to ensure that development impacts do not cause unacceptable harm to protected birds in their rare heathland habitat. These birds nest on the ground and are easily disturbed by recreational activities, in particular, dog walking. This includes access to and maintenance of alternative areas of open space to relieve recreational pressure on the protected habitats.
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