Services

Bat Surveys

We provide a comprehensive range of bat survey services tailored to support planning applications and development projects. Our expertise ensures full compliance with UK wildlife legislation, particularly where bats may be present on site.

Bat surveys are often a necessary requirement set by local planning authorities to assess potential impacts on bat populations before any site development can proceed. With our experience, we deliver fast, reliable assessments that help keep your project on track while ensuring legal protection for bat habitats.

Working at height is often essential when assessing trees for bat roost features. Our qualified tree climbers and licensed bat workers are uniquely equipped to carry out detailed aerial inspections, using industry best practices to minimise disturbance and risk to both bats and surveyors.

We offer:

• Preliminary Roost Inspections
• Nocturnal Emergence Surveys
• Toolbox Talks
• Ecological Supervision
• Further Mitigation Advice
• Development Licenses (More info under 'Applications & Licenses')

Contact us to discuss how we can assist with bat survey requirements on your development site.

Protected Species Surveys

Along with our bat surveying services, we also offer a full range of protected species surveys to support planning applications, development projects, and land management decisions. Our experienced ecologists provide expert guidance to help you meet legal obligations while minimising delays to your project.

Species we work with:

• Badgers
• Birds
• Barn Owls
• Great Crested Newts
• Reptiles
• Otters
• Hazel Dormice
• Water Voles
• White Clawed Crayfish

Species Mitigation Strategies

Effective mitigation is essential to protect legally protected species and ensure your development complies with environmental legislation. Our team develops tailored species mitigation strategies designed to minimise impacts and safeguard wildlife populations throughout the project lifecycle.

We work closely with ecologists, planners, and contractors to design and implement mitigation measures such as:

• Timing and method restrictions to avoid disturbance during sensitive periods
• Creation or enhancement of alternative habitats and roosts
• Installation of wildlife-friendly features like bat boxes, hibernacula, and reptile refuges
• Translocation and exclusion methods where appropriate
• On-site monitoring and adaptive management during construction
• Preparation and submission of detailed mitigation and monitoring plans for planning and licensing authorities
• Our goal is to balance development needs with conservation priorities, ensuring that protected species are not adversely affected and that any impacts are adequately compensated for in line with current legislation and best practice.

Habitat Surveys

We provide expert habitat survey services essential for understanding the ecological value of your site and supporting planning and development decisions.

• Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA)
  A comprehensive initial assessment to identify important habitats, species presence, and potential ecological constraints on your site. The PEA informs the need for further detailed surveys or mitigation.
• Phase 2 Habitat Survey
  Detailed surveys following the PEA, mapping and classifying habitats in line with industry standards. These surveys help refine ecological impact assessments and guide mitigation or enhancement strategies.
• Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Support
  We assist in assessing, measuring, and enhancing biodiversity through BNG strategies, ensuring your development delivers a measurable positive impact on local wildlife and habitats in line with planning policy requirements.

Impact Assessments

We offer comprehensive impact assessments to evaluate and manage the environmental effects of your development project. Our expert team delivers clear, robust reports that support planning applications and guide sustainable decision-making.

• Biodiversity Impact Assessment
  Assessing how development may affect local biodiversity, identifying risks to habitats and species, and proposing measures to avoid, mitigate, or compensate for impacts.
• Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment
  Evaluating the potential effects of development on landscape character and visual amenity, helping to ensure your project integrates sensitively with its surroundings.

Management Plans

We develop tailored management plans to ensure your project complies with environmental regulations and promotes sustainable site stewardship throughout construction and beyond.

• Construction and Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
  Frameworks that minimise environmental impacts during construction, detailing pollution prevention, habitat protection, and site-specific mitigation measures.
• Landscape and Ecological Management Plans (LEMP)
  Strategies for maintaining and enhancing landscape features and ecological habitats, supporting long-term biodiversity and visual amenity.
• Habitat Management Plans
  Practical guidance for ongoing care, monitoring, and improvement of habitats to secure positive conservation outcomes.
• BREEAM Ecology Reports
  Reports supporting BREEAM certification requirements, demonstrating ecological considerations are integrated into sustainable building design and operation.

Applications & Licenses