Biodiversity Resources for Merseyside Local Authorities

This page links to a number of resources of use for Local Authorities.

Planning guidance

Planning Policy Statement 9
PPS9 Circular
PPS9 Guide to Good Practice

Habitats and Species of Principal Importance in England

The England Biodiversity List is a list of flora, fauna and habitats considered by the Secretary of State to be of principal importance for conserving biodiversity. Fifty-six habitats and 941 species of principal importance are included on the S41 list.

The publication of the England Biodiversity List satisfies the requirements of Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 for the conservation of biodiversity.

The S41 list will be used to guide decision-makers such as public bodies, including local and regional authorities, in implementing their duty under section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 "to have regard" to the conservation of biodiversity in England, when carrying out their normal functions.

Habitats of Principal Importance in England
Species of Principal Importance in England
Explanatory note for S41 list

Biodiversity Duty

Biodiversity Duty for Merseyside LAs
Biodiversity Duty for Merseyside LAs (low res version)
Defra guidance on the Biodiversity Duty

Performance indicators

NI197: Improved Local Biodiversity
NI197: Technical Guidance
NI197: Data Guidance

Biodiversity Local Performance Indicators

Other Useful Guidance

Integrating Biodiversity into Community Strategies