Conservation & countryside

Page updated on: 31/08/2023

Trees

Find out more about protected trees, trees in a conservation area, and how to submit an application for works to the trees

Trees

Hedgerows

Hedgerows are one of the defining features of rural Carmarthenshire. Find out more and how to apply to remove a hedgerow

Apply to remove a hedgerow

Common Land

Find out more about common land, searches and the Common Land Register

Common Land

Biodiversity

Carmarthenshire’s natural environment is rich and varied. Find out more about our key species and habitats, the Carmarthenshire Nature Partnership and much more!

Biodiversity

Ash Dieback

Ash dieback is a fungal disease which is affecting all species of ash trees. Find out more about the disease, the symptoms and further advice

Ash dieback disease

Ecology Advice

Find out more how the advice will assist applicants and developers in identifying the biodiversity enhancements when submitting planning applications

Ecology advice

Did you know bats are protected?

If you are carrying out any work where bats live or could live you will need a bat survey

Protecting bats in buildings

Guidance on nesting birds and owls

You must not carry out any work that could disturb nesting birds. There is additional legislation for barn owls

Protecting nesting birds / owls

Supplementary Planning Guidance for Nature Conservation

This guidance will assist developers in identifying the potential for projects and proposals to impact on biodiversity

SPG for Nature Conservation

High hedges

The right hedge can be an ideal garden boundary but the wrong hedge may bring problems. Find out more to settle your hedge differences

Breach of planning

How new phosphate targets may impact on your development

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has published new targets to reduce river phosphate levels in special areas of conservation (SAC) across Wales

How new phosphate targets may impact on your development

Caeau Mynydd Mawr Marsh Fritillary Project

The Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) is a native butterfly which has become increasingly scarce, so much so that it is protected by law

Caeau Mynydd Mawr Marsh Fritillary Project - Landscape-scale conservation in south east Carmarthenshire

Conservation Areas

Conservation Areas are designated to preserve and enhance the special character of areas of architectural or historic interest

Conservation Areas

Listed Buildings

Carmarthenshire’s Built Heritage Team provides expert advice on looking after all of the historic buildings in the County, including the 1,800 listed structures

Listed buildings

My Nearest - Planning information

You can view planning applications from 2007, tree preservation orders (TPO), conservation areas, listed buildings, and article 4 direction information on the map

My Nearest - Planning information