Do I need consent to plant woodlands or forestry?

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): 

  Depending on the size, sensitivities or location of your project, you might need an EIA. This assesses the potential environmental effects of your proposed woodland creation.

• Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA)

  Under the Habitats Regulations, we must consider whether any proposed forestry plan or project will have a significant effect on a European site before we give authorisation. This process is known as a Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA). 

  Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA). 

• Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS)

  If you are applying for a grant you most receive an approved grant before starting any work.

A screening opinion is required if the application area exceeds:

• 20 hectares
• 2 hectares within a National Scenic Area (NSA)

You'll also need a screening option for any afforestation in a sensitive area.
You can read more about Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and sensitive areas are on our EIA page (page doesn't exist yet)