Tag: wildlife
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Graven Hill bats prove wildlife can coexist with housing
A bat conservation scheme at the UK’s largest self-build community in Bicester has been hailed as a success. Active bat roosts at Graven Hill have increased from eight in 2024 to 11 in 2025, with further growth expected. The development demonstrates that thoughtfully planned housing can support protected wildlife while delivering new homes. You may…
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Lords push amendments to protect wildlife from new homes
The House of Lords is considering key amendments that would limit how new planning permissions can impact protected species like barn owls and otters. Under the proposed changes, housebuilders might be prevented from using broad environmental delivery plans (EDPs) to sidestep specific habitat protections. The debate raises urgent questions about how the Bill balances the…