Natural England

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What we consult on

Natural England consults on proposals that affect England’s natural environment — from protected landscapes and wildlife to how nature is considered in planning and major projects. These consultations often cover things like designations and site management, species and habitat protection, access and recreation, and strategies or plans for nature recovery. The consultations on this page are Natural England’s way of gathering evidence and views to help shape decisions that protect and restore nature for people and future generations.

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Open activities

Nutrient neutrality / nutrient mitigation scheme (policy and approach)

This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Nutrient pollution is a major environmental issue for many of our most important places for nature in England. In freshwater habitats and estuaries, increased levels of nutrients (especially nitrogen and phosphorus) can speed up the growth of certain plants, disrupting natural processes and impacting wildlife. This process (called...

King Charles III England Coast Path from East Cowes Ferry to Wootton Bridge (IOW 1): Natural England's proposals

This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. On 27 August 2025, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out the proposals for improved access to the coast on the Isle of Wight between East Cowes Ferry and Wootton Bridge (IOW 1).

Your impact

Issues we have consulted on and their outcomes

Wildlife Licence charges

Find out more about how your feedback shaped the changes to the Wildlife Licence Charges (England) order 2018.

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Changes to the measurement (metric) used to report on the condition of SSSIs in England

Find out more about these changes.

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Amendment to Isles of Scilly Special Protection Area: comment on proposals

Find out more about the comments made on the amendments proposals.

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Closed activities

Wildlife Licence Charges Update

This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Open access restriction example

Open access restriction at Hulne Park (case number 2005070107)

This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Natural England example activity.

Open access restriction at Ros Hill (case number 2004120055)

This is an example activity for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded. Natural England example activity 2

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