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A Preliminary Ecological Assessment (PEA) is the first step in understanding the ecological constraints and opportunities of a site. It involves a desk study and site walkover survey to identify existing habitats, assess the potential for protected species, and highlight any ecological considerations that may affect your project.
A PEA is often required to support planning applications, helping local authorities determine whether further surveys or mitigation measures are needed. By identifying potential issues early, it reduces the risk of delays, unexpected costs, and non-compliance with environmental legislation.
Our PEAs provide clear, practical recommendations, giving you the information needed to move your project forward with confidence while meeting planning and ecological requirements.
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An Ecological Due Diligence Assessment provides an early review of a site’s ecological constraints and opportunities before purchase or development. The assessment identifies potential issues such as protected species, valuable habitats, designated sites, or planning considerations that could affect the viability, cost, or timescales of a project.
This service helps buyers, developers, and landowners make informed decisions before committing to a site. By identifying ecological risks early, it can help avoid unexpected survey requirements, planning delays, or additional mitigation costs later in the process.
Our assessments provide clear, practical advice to support confident decision-making and help you understand the ecological implications of your proposed investment or development.
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A Habitat Assessment provides a detailed evaluation of the habitats present on a site, including their type, condition, and ecological value. This survey helps identify important or sensitive habitats and informs how a development may impact them.
Habitat assessments are often required to support planning applications and guide design decisions. By understanding habitat value early, you can avoid unnecessary impacts, meet planning requirements, and incorporate appropriate mitigation or enhancement measures into your project.
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Species surveys focus on identifying the presence, absence, or potential of protected and notable species on a site, such as bats, great crested newts, or breeding birds. These surveys are typically carried out at specific times of year and may be required following a Preliminary Ecological Assessment.
They are essential for meeting legal and planning requirements, ensuring that development does not harm protected species. Early identification helps prevent delays, informs mitigation strategies, and supports a smooth planning process.
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An Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) evaluates the potential effects a development may have on habitats, species, and wider ecological features. It assesses the significance of any impacts and identifies measures to avoid, reduce, or compensate for ecological harm.
EcIAs are often required as part of the planning process for developments that may affect environmentally sensitive areas or protected species. They help planning authorities make informed decisions and demonstrate that ecological considerations have been properly addressed.
By identifying potential impacts early, an EcIA helps reduce planning delays, supports compliance with environmental legislation, and ensures developments are designed with biodiversity and sustainability in mind.
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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) reports assess how a development will impact biodiversity and demonstrate how it will deliver measurable improvements. Using recognised metrics, we calculate baseline conditions and design strategies to ensure biodiversity is enhanced, not just maintained.
Our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) service helps clients meet planning and environmental requirements by assessing the ecological value of a site before and after development. Using detailed habitat surveys and the statutory BNG metric, we calculate biodiversity units and provide clear recommendations to achieve the required minimum 10% net gain.
Our reports support planning applications by identifying opportunities to protect, enhance, and create habitats while reducing ecological risks early in the project process. Whether for residential, commercial, or infrastructure developments, our BNG assessments provide practical, compliant, and environmentally responsible solutions tailored to each site.
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Every site and project is different, and sometimes ecological requirements extend beyond standard survey or reporting services. Our Bespoke Ecological Services are tailored to meet the specific needs of your project, providing flexible, practical solutions for unique ecological challenges or planning requirements that are not covered by our other services.
Whether you require specialist advice, additional surveys, habitat management support, ecological monitoring, or guidance on complex planning conditions, we can provide a service designed around your objectives.
By offering tailored ecological support, we help ensure that your project remains compliant, environmentally responsible, and able to progress with confidence.
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Whether you are at the early planning stage, considering a site purchase, or require ecological support for an ongoing project, we are here to help. Get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements, and we will provide clear, practical advice tailored to your project needs.
We welcome enquiries from developers, landowners, architects, planners, and private clients, and are always happy to discuss how we can support your project from start to finish.
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