We provide a full range of ecological surveys and assessments which are undertaken to a high standard in accordance with current guidance. Our licensed team, with their proven experience in negotiating with statutory consultees and deep understanding of planning policy, are able to tailor mitigation to specific project circumstances. This delivers cost effective solutions whilst also securing planning permissions with minimal conditions.
We provide clear and concise Phase I documentation which includes a full assessment of biological data from the Local Records Centre and discussions with the County Ecologist to determine the scope of any further survey work required prior to planning determination. Recommendations made are proportionate to the level of impact and to the nature and scale of the proposed works.
Our licensed ecologists undertake a full suite of protected species surveys including: Bat, Badger, Bird, Dormouse, Great Crested Newt, and Reptile in accordance with current guidance and the governing body CIEEM.
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We undertake biodiversity calculations following the latest DEFRA accounting metrics, and successfully consult with the Environment Bank to secure compensation measures. We also design a range of mitigation strategies and implement these across all types of site, for example bat roosts and GCN exclusion fencing.
We successfully produce mitigation strategies for licence applications where these are necessary that meet the need of the protected species concerned, yet are practical and work with the clients proposed programme of works.
Our team can undertake detailed River Corridor Surveys and provide ecological advice in support of WFD assessments in accordance with EA guidelines where works within or alongside tributaries are required.
