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 CollingtonWinter | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog
The Environment Act 2021 and Biodiversity Net Gain The Environment Act 2021 represents one of the most significant developments in UK environmental law in decades, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for environmental protection and recovery. At its core, the...
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 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...
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...
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