Ramsar Site
Internationally protected wetland
Ramsar Sites are wetlands of international importance, protected under the Ramsar Convention for their ecological value.
What This Means
This property is within or very close to a globally important wetland (marsh, fen, bog, or estuary) with the highest level of environmental protection.
Practical Advice
- Planning permission extremely difficult to obtain
- Any development requires detailed environmental assessment
- May affect drainage and water management on property
- Living near irreplaceable wildlife habitat
- Cannot disturb or damage the wetland ecosystem
Key Points
- What it is: Internationally important wetland (marshes, fens, bogs, estuaries)
- Why it matters: Strict environmental protection applies
- Planning applications require detailed environmental assessments
- Development restrictions to protect wetland ecology
- May affect drainage, flooding, and water management
- Protected for rare species and habitats
- Cannot disturb or damage the wetland ecosystem
Additional Information
Ramsar Sites have the highest level of wetland protection. Any development affecting the site requires special environmental assessment.