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<p>There are no plans to review regulations governing the netting of bird nesting
places.</p><p> </p><p>The use of netting to exclude birds from potential nesting sites
is justified in certain circumstances, for example when protecting crops or restricting
pest species’ access to buildings. However, we all have a responsibility to our local
environment and we would expect those using netting to do so only when truly necessary
and in compliance with the relevant legislation.</p><p> </p><p>My colleague, the Secretary
of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has written to leading developers
to remind them of their obligations in this regard, which includes existing planning
practice guidance on the natural environment, and standing advice for local planning
authorities to assess the impacts of development on wild birds.</p>
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