DevelopersEcological Process

The foundation of almost every planning application.

Our PEAs:

• Assess habitats and ecological features
• Identify planning constraints and opportunities
• Set out exactly what further surveys (if any) are needed
• Are written for planners and developers

✔ Often the minimum requirement for a valid planning submission.

These site visits are usually combining with the BNG Survey (Stage 2) if in survey season for flora (April - September).

Now mandatory for most developments in England.

We deliver:

• Habitat baseline surveys
• Biodiversity Metric calculations and report, ready for planning applications
• On-site and off-site solutions

👉 More information on BNG surveys can be found here

If habitats or records indicate protected species, targeted surveys may be needed, such as for:

Bats, Great Crested Newts, Dormouse, Badger, Reptiles, Breeding birds, etc.

👉 More information on the protected species survey we offer can be found here

We programme surveys around seasonal windows to keep your project moving.

We prepare planning-ready reports including:

• Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) where required
• Mitigation strategies
• Planning conditions and obligations
• Arboricultural Surveys (if required)

All aligned with local and national planning policy.

We continue supporting you through:

• Protected species licensing (EPS)
• Discharge of planning conditions (Ecological Clark of Works - ECoW)
• Construction / Landscape Ecological Management Plans (CEMP / LEMP)