27th July 2010, 04:24 PM
(This post was last modified: 27th July 2010, 04:26 PM by kevin wooldridge.)
Sorry Jack - not true if the site is designated a SSSI.
One would imagine for a LA to refuse planning on the grounds of a 'very important wild meadow' that the site would be designated which imposes a duty upon the owner to maintain the SSSI. Ploughing I imagine would not fall within that remit and a land owner who knowingly ignores the management plan for a SSSI can be subject to an enforcement notice to repair or remediate damage .....I will see if I can find you a link describing SSSI and their legal status....
Here you go: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Site_of_Spe...c_Interest
One would imagine for a LA to refuse planning on the grounds of a 'very important wild meadow' that the site would be designated which imposes a duty upon the owner to maintain the SSSI. Ploughing I imagine would not fall within that remit and a land owner who knowingly ignores the management plan for a SSSI can be subject to an enforcement notice to repair or remediate damage .....I will see if I can find you a link describing SSSI and their legal status....
Here you go: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Site_of_Spe...c_Interest
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