by DarceyCW | Mar 12, 2026 | Blog
When is an Ecological Impact Assessment Required? If you are preparing a planning application for a development project, you may be asking: When is an ecological impact assessment required? An ecological impact assessment (EcIA) is used to evaluate how proposed...
by DarceyCW | Mar 6, 2026 | Blog
What Species Are Protected Under Environmental Law in the UK? If you are planning development or managing land, you may be wondering: what species are protected under environmental law in the UK? The UK has a wide range of environmental legislation designed to protect...
by DarceyCW | Mar 6, 2026 | Blog
What Happens if Protected Species are Found on Site? When planning a development project, one of the most common concerns for landowners and developers is what happens if protected species are discovered during ecological surveys. In the UK, many animals and plants...
by DarceyCW | Mar 6, 2026 | Blog
How Much Does an Ecological Survey Cost? If you’re preparing a planning application, one of the first questions you may ask is: how much does an ecological survey cost? The honest answer is that survey cost varies. It depends on the type of site, the habitats and...
by DarceyCW | Mar 6, 2026 | Blog
How to Integrate Biodiversity Net Gain into Site Plans Since 12 February 2024, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has become a mandatory consideration for most major developments. The requirement extends to small sites, meaning biodiversity net gain is now a central part of...
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