article_snippet.sent: Natural England may result in the 'direct loss' of natural habitat designated for rare and vulnerable birds, trees and wetlands.
article_snippet.sent: Wildlife  include waders, geese, ducks, herons, terns and cormorants.
article_snippet.sent: Wildlife   is also in a 'Ramsar site', according to Natural England - which are protected under Government policy as 'proposed or listed wetlands of international importance.'
article_snippet.sent: A spokesman for Natural England said: 'Our objection centres on the fact that the application site falls within land which is protected as a Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Ramsar and Site of Special Scientific Interest. '
article_snippet.sent: The proposal would result in direct loss of protected habitat and would be likely to have a significant, adverse effect on these designated sites.
highlights_snippet.sent: But Natural England has raised concerns about environmental impact .
  