Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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Natural England operates the District Level Licensing scheme for Great Crested Newts across the majority of England.

Here we explore the story of the scheme, and how this strategic approach to licensing benefits both developers and newts alike. Thanks to amazing partners and landowners, we have been able to deliver thousands of ponds across the landscape.

Read more about the scheme: gov.uk/government/publications/great-crested-newts-district-level-licensing-schemes-for-developers