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Wildfowling consents review: outcome
Find out about plans to change the wildfowling consents process on designated sites in England.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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Natural England is seeking views on proposed changes to how it assesses wildfowling consent on protected sites.
The proposed changes aim to secure good environmental outcomes and make assessments:
- more straightforward
- easy to understand
- responsive to changes in bird numbers on the site
- responsive to conservation work wildfowling clubs may undertake
Protected sites are:
- sites of special scientific interest
- European protected sites, such as Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas