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FAQs

Why do I need an ecological assessment?
What is an ecology survey?
When should an ecologist be involved in your project?
What information do we need from you to produce a quote?
How long is the ecological survey process going to take?
When can surveys be undertaken?
How quickly can a report be provided?
What types of surveys and appraisals are there?
How long is ecological survey information valid for?
The LPA have requested a protected species survey – What does this involve?
If protected species are found on site will this prevent my development?
My site requires a European Protected Species (EPS) licence. What does this entail?
How long does it take to get an EPS licence?
How long before I can start building work on site?
In respect of wildlife, what do I need to gain planning permission?
I have planning permission to develop a site and there are ecological issues that have been identified. What happens next?
If I have planning permission but there was no requirement for an ecological assessment or survey, do I need to worry about wildlife issues?
I have gained my planning permission but am selling the property on, what must I do?
Do I need a bat inspection?
I need a bat inspection of a building. Does this mean I will also need bat surveys in the summer?
I need to undertake some work to trees and shrubs over the summer, but there may be nesting birds. What can I do?
What is an eDNA survey?
Is an eDNA survey suitable for me?
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