Designated areas - Revision history

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	Designation is driven by a goal to conserve and enhance such areas and is underpinned by UK and international legislation. Development within or near designated areas is subject to additional controls.		Designation is driven by a goal to conserve and enhance such areas and is underpinned by UK and international legislation. Development within or near designated areas is subject to additional controls.
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		+	There are two types of designation in the UK, Statutory Designation and Non-Statutory Designation.

	Approximately 28% of England is designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or National Parks.		Approximately 28% of England is designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or National Parks.

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	= Heritage Coasts =		= Heritage Coasts =

−	Heritage coasts are areas of coastline managed to conserve and enhance their natural beauty, facilitate appreciation by the public, and maintain and improve their environmental health. They are defined areas rather than designated and so establishing them does not require the statutory designation process, they are ~~protected~~ protected by planning through development control.	+	Heritage coasts are areas of coastline managed to conserve and enhance their natural beauty, facilitate appreciation by the public, and maintain and improve their environmental health. They are defined areas rather than designated and so establishing them does not require the statutory designation process, they are protected by planning through development control.
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		+	For more information see: Heritage coast

	= World Heritage Sites =		= World Heritage Sites =
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	* Forests.		* Forests.
	* Heritage Action Zone.		* Heritage Action Zone.
		+	* Heritage coast.
	* Historic England.		* Historic England.
	* Listed buildings.		* Listed buildings.

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	= Heritage Coasts =		= Heritage Coasts =

−	Heritage coasts are areas of coastline managed to conserve and enhance their natural beauty, facilitate appreciation by the public, and maintain and improve their environmental health.	+	Heritage coasts are areas of coastline managed to conserve and enhance their natural beauty, facilitate appreciation by the public, and maintain and improve their environmental health. They are defined areas rather than designated and so establishing them does not require the statutory designation process, they are protected protected by planning through development control.

	= World Heritage Sites =		= World Heritage Sites =

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	* Coastal marshes and mudflats.		* Coastal marshes and mudflats.
	* Unique geological formations.		* Unique geological formations.
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		+	For more information see: Sites of Special Scientific Interest

	= Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) =		= Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) =

	SACs are areas designated under the European Union’s Habitats Directive to be of value for species, plants and habitats. They comprise marine and terrestrial SACs.		SACs are areas designated under the European Union’s Habitats Directive to be of value for species, plants and habitats. They comprise marine and terrestrial SACs.
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		+	For more information see: Special Areas of Conservation

	= Special Protection Areas (SPA) =		= Special Protection Areas (SPA) =

	SPAs are designated under the Birds Directive to protect internationally valuable populations of bird species. They comprise inshore marine SPAs and terrestrial SPAs.		SPAs are designated under the Birds Directive to protect internationally valuable populations of bird species. They comprise inshore marine SPAs and terrestrial SPAs.
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		+	For more information see: Special Protection Areas

	= National parks =		= National parks =

	National parks are areas of the countryside designated to conserve and enhance their natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage and the open air recreation they facilitate.		National parks are areas of the countryside designated to conserve and enhance their natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage and the open air recreation they facilitate.
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		+	For more information see: National parks

	= Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) =		= Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) =

	ANOBs are designated to conserve natural beauty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.		ANOBs are designated to conserve natural beauty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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		+	For more information see: Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

	= National Scenic Area NSA =		= National Scenic Area NSA =
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	* Islands.		* Islands.
	* Diverse landscapes.		* Diverse landscapes.
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		+	For more information see: National Scenic Area

	= National Nature Reserves (NNR) =		= National Nature Reserves (NNR) =

	NNRs are areas managed in England by Natural England for the preservation of flora, fauna, geological and physiological features of special interest.		NNRs are areas managed in England by Natural England for the preservation of flora, fauna, geological and physiological features of special interest.
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		+	For more information see: National Nature Reserves

	= Ramsar Sites =		= Ramsar Sites =

	Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention.		Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention.
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		+	For more information see: Ramsar sites

	= Marine protected areas =		= Marine protected areas =

	Marine protected areas include Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for habitats of European importance, Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for birds, Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) and Marine Nature Reserves designated to conserve marine flora and fauna and features of special interest.		Marine protected areas include Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for habitats of European importance, Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for birds, Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) and Marine Nature Reserves designated to conserve marine flora and fauna and features of special interest.
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	= National Trails =		= National Trails =

	National trails are long-distance trails through National Parks or Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.		National trails are long-distance trails through National Parks or Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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		+	For more information see: National Trails

	= Heritage Coasts =		= Heritage Coasts =
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	World heritage sites are sites with internationally important cultural or national heritage.		World heritage sites are sites with internationally important cultural or national heritage.

−	~~See World heritage site for~~ more information.	+	For more information see: World Heritage Sites

	= Local Nature Reserves (LNR) =		= Local Nature Reserves (LNR) =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	= Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) =		= Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) =

−	SSSIs were first established in 1949 by the Nature Conservancy so ~~that~~ the conservation of important sites of natural habitat, wildlife and geological heritage could be taken into account during the planning process. Today, Natural England has responsibility for identifying and protecting SSSIs in England under the provisions of the Wildlife and Countryside Act.	+	SSSIs were first established in 1949 by the Nature Conservancy so the conservation of important sites of natural habitat, wildlife and geological heritage could be taken into account during the planning process. Today, Natural England has responsibility for identifying and protecting SSSIs in England under the provisions of the Wildlife and Countryside Act.

	SSSIs include sites such as:		SSSIs include sites such as:
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	= National Scenic Area NSA =		= National Scenic Area NSA =

−	In Scotland, a National Scenic Area (NSA) is ~~a part~~ of ~~the~~ countryside with high scenic value of national importance and interest that has statutory protection to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of its landscape.	+	In Scotland, a National Scenic Area (NSA) is an area of countryside with high scenic value of national importance and interest that has statutory protection to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of its landscape.

	National Scenic Areas (NSAs) include:		National Scenic Areas (NSAs) include:
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	= World Heritage Sites =		= World Heritage Sites =

−	World heritage sites are sites with internationally important cultural or national heritage. See World heritage site for more information.	+	World heritage sites are sites with internationally important cultural or national heritage.
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		+	See World heritage site for more information.

	= Local Nature Reserves (LNR) =		= Local Nature Reserves (LNR) =
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	= Local sites =		= Local sites =

−	Local sites are designated by Local Planning Authorities. They include Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCS), ~~[[Site_of_Nature_Conservation_Interest_(SNCI)\|~~Sites of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCIs)]] and County Wildlife Sites.	+	Local sites are designated by Local Planning Authorities. They include Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCS), Sites of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCIs) and County Wildlife Sites.

	Other local sites where restrictions might apply include registered common land and registered town or village greens. In addition, conservation areas, tree preservation orders and listed buildings require additional consent for development.		Other local sites where restrictions might apply include registered common land and registered town or village greens. In addition, conservation areas, tree preservation orders and listed buildings require additional consent for development.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	Biosphere reserves are designated under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme.		Biosphere reserves are designated under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme.

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	* Ancient woodland.		* Ancient woodland.
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	* World heritage site.		* World heritage site.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* Natural England [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140605090108/http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designations/designationsstrategy.aspx Designations Strategy] 2012.		* Natural England [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140605090108/http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designations/designationsstrategy.aspx Designations Strategy] 2012.

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	Biosphere reserves are designated under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme.		Biosphere reserves are designated under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buldings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buldings Wiki ===	+

	* Ancient woodland.		* Ancient woodland.
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	* Local interest list.		* Local interest list.
	* Local Nature Reserve.		* Local Nature Reserve.
		+	* Making Local Nature Recovery Strategies deliver.
	* National nature reserves.		* National nature reserves.
	* National parks.		* National parks.
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	* [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1527 Joint Nature Conservation Committee].		* [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1527 Joint Nature Conservation Committee].

−	[[Category:~~Conservation~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Definition~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Guidance~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Legislation~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Policy~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Regulation~~]] [[Category:~~Surrey_Hills_AONB~~]] [[Category:~~Other_legislation~~]] [[Category:~~Planning_permission~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:Surrey_Hills_AONB]]

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	* [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1527 Joint Nature Conservation Committee].		* [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1527 Joint Nature Conservation Committee].

−	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]]	+	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Surrey_Hills_AONB]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]]

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	* [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1527 Joint Nature Conservation Committee].		* [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1527 Joint Nature Conservation Committee].

−	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:~~Other_legislation~~]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]]	+	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]]