"These specially designed bricks provide nesting space for declining bird species like swifts, and new government guidance now expects them in all new homes. Understanding how this policy works, how it could affect your planning application, and what it actually means in practice could save you headaches - and ensure your build ticks the ecological boxes planners are increasingly looking for."
"If you're planning to build a new home, there's a small but important feature you need to know about: swift bricks. These specially designed bricks provide nesting space for declining bird species like swifts, and new government guidance now expects them in all new homes. Understanding how this policy works, how it could affect your planning application, and what it actually means in practice could save you headaches - and ensure your build ticks the ecological boxes planners are increasingly looking for."
Swift bricks are small, purpose-built masonry units that provide nesting space for declining bird species such as swifts. New government guidance expects swift bricks to be incorporated into all new homes to support urban biodiversity. Including swift bricks can influence planning applications and align developments with ecological requirements used by planners. Early consideration of swift bricks in design and permit submissions can prevent delays and reduce the need for retrofitting. Providing these nesting opportunities contributes to species conservation while helping new builds meet regulatory and community expectations for biodiversity-friendly development.
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