Another housing development just down the road from us in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has been approved by our local council. The site is home to a range of wildlife including hedgehogs. The developers are not required to conduct a hedgehog survey or mitigate in any way.

The way we develop land has a direct impact on hedgehog survival. Preserving existing habitats and incorporating hedgehog-friendly features into new developments are essential for reversing their decline. 

My new petition https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/658072 asks that developers be required to conduct hedgehog surveys & implement mitigation measures

Compulsory mitigations must include:
1. Legally require 13cm x 13cm gaps in all new fences & walls to allow hedgehogs to move freely.
2. Protecting existing habitats by prioritising the preservation of hedgerows, scrubland & other natural features crucial for hedgehog survival within development sites.
3. Enforcing responsible practices during construction to minimise impact on hedgehogs.

Let's keep fighting for hedgehogs every way we can. Your support is vital to the success of this new petition. Please sign & share

Thank you, pricklypals

Maggie