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<p>We are currently analysing responses to the public consultation on the Housing
White Paper, which included proposals to strengthen the protections afforded to ancient
woodland and aged or veteran trees when preparing plans or making decisions on planning
applications. This change to national planning policy would place these irreplaceable
habitats alongside other policies, such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, Green
Belt, National Parks and designated heritage assets.</p><p /> <p> </p><p> </p>
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