Conduct Biodiversity and Habitat Surveys to Support Planning and Ecological Compliance

We provide expert biodiversity and habitat surveys that establish ecological baselines and identify potential risks to protected or rare species. Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) are often the starting point for assessing biodiversity on a site, offering a clear overview of habitats and species considerations that may influence project development. Our team applies nationally recognized methodologies and ecological expertise to deliver high-quality, defensible surveys that inform planning applications, guide mitigation measures, and minimize project delays.
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Our Biodiversity & Habitat Surveys

See how we provide comprehensive biodiversity and habitat survey services to ensure regulatory compliance and project success.

We conduct PEAs to classify habitat types and assess the potential presence of protected or rare species, providing a baseline overview of on-site and adjacent habitats.

Our surveys follow nationally recognized guidelines, including Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) protocols and protected species guidance, ensuring consistency with regulatory expectations.

Based on survey findings, we recommend avoidance or impact-reduction measures, apply precautionary principles, and suggest enhancement opportunities to support biodiversity.

We prepare ecological survey reports that satisfy local authority requirements for planning applications. Where necessary, we conduct further species- or habitat-specific surveys to provide additional data.

We help clients plan surveys early in the project lifecycle to avoid delays caused by seasonal survey constraints, ensuring timely progress toward approvals.

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Biodiversity & Habitat Survey FAQ

A PEA is the most common biodiversity survey, providing a baseline assessment of habitats and the likelihood of protected or rare species being present on or near a site.

These surveys identify ecological constraints early in project planning, helping avoid legal non-compliance, project delays, and unexpected costs while supporting sustainable development

We follow established guidelines such as the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC, 2007) protocols and protected species guidance to classify habitats and assess ecological value

In some cases, yes. PEAs may provide sufficient information for local authorities to determine planning applications. However, further species- or habitat-specific surveys may sometimes be required.

Surveys should be planned early in the project lifecycle to align with seasonal survey windows. This ensures the necessary data is collected without delaying the planning or permitting process.

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