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Hedgerow Regulations
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/planning/hedgerow-regulationsHedgerows are probably the defining feature of the agricultural landscapes of Breckland. We want to see important hedgerows retained for landscape, historical o...
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Tree Preservation Orders
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/tree-preservation-ordersMany trees in the Breckland district are protected by a Tree Preservation Order. These are trees of a high amenity value or which have a significant impact on t...
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When is a Tree Survey Necessary?
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/planning/when-is-a-tree-survey-necessaryWhat is a tree? For most planning purposes surveys should include any tree with a stem diameter of more than 75mm, measured at 1.5m above ground level. When wil...
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How to get a Tree Preserved
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/tree-countryside/how-to-get-tree-preservedTree Preservation Orders (TPOs) are usually served when the tree/s are under some form of demonstrable threat e.g., threat of removal or being pruned inappropri...
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Net Zero Support & Advice
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/business-growth/Netzero-support/Netzero-adviceBreckland Council's Net Zero Support page is designed to help local businesses on their journey towards sustainability. Here, you'll find advice, educational re...
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Zellar: A carbon reduction & sustainability platform
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/business-growth/Netzero-support/ZellarWhat is Zellar? The Zellar platform is designed to help businesses kick-start their sustainability journeys and will help support the Councils vision of achievi...
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Net Zero Support for Businesses
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/business-growth/Netzero-supportThis page is a dedicated resource for businesses in Breckland looking to reduce their carbon footprint and work towards net zero. Here, you'll find information ...
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Trees on Development Sites
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/planning/trees-development-sitesBreckland Council wishes to retain existing trees on development sites, where those trees have been inspected and judged suitable for retention. However, develo...
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Trees in Conservation Areas
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/planning/conservation-areasConservation areas are parts of towns and villages that have been identified as being of special architectural or historic interest. The council aims to preserv...
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Breckland 2035 Sustainability Strategy - Current and future actions
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/environment/actionsIn 2019/2020 the council approved to carry out a baselining exercise to understand its major emission sources. Since then, data has continued to be collected an...