Careful, considered ecological advice

If you need to submit a planning application, our PEA service can help you get a comprehensive assessment of potential impacts and required species surveys in 3-5 working days.

Our experts have been carrying out BNG Assessments since the Defra Biodiversity Metric was introduced. We’ll provide clear, expert guidance on achieving biodiversity net gain on or off-site.

An Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) may be recommended to oversee site clearance works which could result in harm to protected species such as common toads and stag beetles.

A badger survey will determine the presence or absence of this protected species on your site, identifying signs including footprints, sett entrances and snuffle holes.

Our bat surveys are conducted by experienced ecologists and Accredited Agents with a Class 2 bat survey licence, determining the presence and activity of bats on your site.

Nesting, breeding and wintering bird surveys are conducted by suitably experienced ecologists to determine how protected birds are using a proposed development site.

GCN surveys are conducted by ecologists with at least a Class 1 Great Crested Newt Survey Licence, and involve thorough methods to determine the presence of this protected species.

Hazel dormouse surveys establish whether this rare and highly protected species is present on your site through methodologies such as nut searches and nest tube surveys.

NVC surveys are detailed assessments to classify and describe plant communities on-site. Our team includes a FISC 3 ecologist and we have a strong knowledge of plant ID in neutral and chalk habitats.

Reptile surveys are carried out by suitably qualified ecologists, providing clarity on the presence or absence of reptiles on your site and overseeing responsible translocation if required.

Water vole and otter surveys establish how these protected species are using watercourses and nearby land on development sites, proposing further impact assessments if required.