A woman holding a large protest sign that reads “Protect Our Ancient Wood No More Houses” at the edge of a grassy area near a residential road.Image source, Local Democracy Reporting Service
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People living near Chaddesden Wood in Derby are among those who have been campaigning to protect ancient sites

ByCat Heuston BBC Shared Data Unit
  • Published17 minutes ago

Ancient woodland campaigners fear a drive to build more houses could put some of England's oldest habitats under increasing pressure, despite government protections designed to prevent their loss.

The protected areas can only be built on or near in "wholly exceptional circumstances", according to planning policy.