Great Crested Newts (Triturus cristatus) and their habitats are protected by law.

If Great Crested Newts (GCN), or suitable habitat, are found on your site; then in most cases, you should be able to avoid harming the newts by adjusting your planned work. If you can’t avoid disturbing them or damaging their habitats, then you will require a licence from Natural England. If you need to apply for planning permission, then your planning authority should check that you’re taking the right steps to avoid harming them, which usually starts with a survey.