by DarceyCW | Apr 9, 2026 | Blog
Are Planning Authorities Legally Obliged to Request Bat Surveys? For developers, landowners, and planners, understanding whether planning authorities are legally obliged to request bat surveys is a key part of the UK planning process. Bats are a European protected...
by DarceyCW | Apr 9, 2026 | Blog
How Long is a Bat Survey Valid for in the UK? Understanding how long a bat survey is valid for in the UK is essential for developers, landowners, and planners working within the UK planning system. Bat surveys are a key part of ecological due diligence, particularly...
by DarceyCW | Mar 13, 2026 | Blog
How Biodiversity Net Gain Can Boost Property Value Biodiversity Net Gain has become an important part of the UK planning system. All developments must now demonstrate that biodiversity will be left in a measurably better state than it was before construction began....
by DarceyCW | Mar 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
How to Organise a Badger Survey If you are planning a development project, you may need to understand how to organise a badger survey before submitting a planning application. Badgers are a protected species in the UK, and their setts are protected under the...
by DarceyCW | Mar 12, 2026 | Blog
How Long are Badger Surveys Valid for? When planning development on land that may support wildlife, a common question is ‘how long are badger surveys valid for?’ Badgers and their sets are legally protected in the UK under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992. Because...
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