Environment & Planning

We provide services relating to our surroundings and quality of life. These range from county planning to green issues such as how we manage our waste and recycle. Our planning system provides society with a way of controlling how we use land.

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Animal Welfare, Pests and Nuisance

As well as controlling stray dogs, we also provide many other services relating to animal welfare.

Countryside

This section provides details about our work in nature and countryside conservation and supplies information on the conservation sites.

Emergency Planning

We have a role in developing resilience in the community and planning to provide support and to overcome the impact of disruption or risk to local people or essential services in the event of a major or critical incident.

Historic Environment & Building Conservation

Conservation Areas, listed buildings, other historic assets and Tree Preservation Orders.

Land and Premises

The property team within the Environment Unit are responsible for administration of the buildings and land owned by the Council.

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Local Land Charges

The Land Charges service maintains the register of local land charges and responds to applications for searches.

Planning

The District Council is responsible for all local planning matters,other than minerals, waste disposal and development on County Council land.

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Food Production and Quality

The Environmental Health section inspects food premises to ensure they comply with current legislation.

Rubbish,Waste and Recycling

Information on recycling opportunities, how to reduce your waste and refuse services available in South Bucks.

Building Control

The Building Control Service helps to maintain a safe and healthy environment in which to live and work.

Deaths, Funerals and Cremations

These web pages explain what you need to do in the event of a death and provide information to help you to cope with bereavement.

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