This condition applies differently, depending on whether or not you are under a duty by virtue of section 28G of the 1981 Act (a ‘section 28G authority’[footnote 15]). If you’re a section 28G authority You must give Natural England notice of your intention to carry out an activity that you consider is likely to damage the special features of a SSSI. You must:
do this before you carry out that activity under this licence
comply with the further requirements in section 28H of the 1981 Act
Read the guide: sites of special scientific interest: public body responsibilities for how to give notice of your proposed activity. If you’re not a section 28G authority You must only carry out your activity on a SSSI[footnote 16] if you or the landowner has got written consent from Natural England. This applies where the activity you propose to carry out under this licence is listed on the site’s notification as one that could damage the special features of the SSSI. Read the advice section of this licence to check if your proposed activity is listed and if it is, how to get written consent from Natural England.