Planning for Biodiversity
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Providing information on how to integrate planning and development with the safeguarding of our ecological assets in Dorset.
Planning applications
In order to comply with all relevant government legislation on biodiversity the Dorset Bat Protocol and Dorset Biodiversity Protocol have been set up in Dorset. You may need to have a bat and/or biodiversity survey (Phase 1 Habitat Survey
Biodiversity Checklist (pdf, 44kb) (opens in a new window) 
) carried out prior to submission of your planning application. Find out more by visiting our Planning Application Biodiversity Protocols page.
Advice notes and guidance sheets
A series of advice notes and guidance sheets are available on protected species (for example, bats, otters, badgers), non-native invasive species and habitats in Dorset, with best practice guidance.
Environmental consultants
We have compiled an Environmental Consultants List for Dorset, the South-West and UK.
Biodiversity Officers Group (DBOG)
The main aim of Dorset Biodiversity Officers Group is to provide a forum for Local Authority planning officers and ecological advisors from Natural England, Dorset Wildlife Trust, Environment Agency and Dorset County Council to discuss and promote the conservation of the natural environment.
