
Trenant Wood, Cornwall
Natural England and the Forestry Commission first produced a statement of “Standing Advice” for veteran trees and ancient woodlands” back in 2014. Standing advice is a ‘material’ planning consideration, meaning that planning authorities must take the advice into account when making decisions on relevant planning applications. Since the advice was first issued there have been no less than 7 updates or changes to the advice given, so make sure you are up to date! Continue reading