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Planning Permission on Farm LandPlanning and developing agricultural land involves navigating a range of challenges and constraints. One of the most significant issues being the need to preserve natural green spaces. This is essential not only for the environment but...

Planning for Glamping Pods on Agricultural LandAs glamping grows in popularity, many landowners in the UK are exploring opportunities to vary their income by introducing glamping pods. These luxury glamping units cater to a growing demand for unique, nature-based...

Section 106 Agreements: Help and GuidanceSection 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 helps to balance development with sustainability in the UK. Known as S106 agreements or planning obligations, these legal agreements ensure that new developments mitigate...

Biodiversity Net Gain Requirements: Guidance for DevelopersBiodiversity Net Gain (BNG) represents an approach to development and land use in England and Wales, aiming to ensure that new developments leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than...

Biodiversity Baseline Assessment: Surveys and GuidanceBiodiversity baseline assessments in the UK are a vital tool for understanding and preserving local species and habitats. These assessments involve the collection and analysis of data on species, habitats, and...

Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment For Development Preliminary roost assessments are conducted on development sites to evaluate the area's suitability for roosting bats, foraging, and commuting. These assessments are commonly required to support a planning application...

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report for DevelopmentA Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) serves as a foundational assessment in the ecological evaluation process of a site. It is typically the first step in understanding the ecological value and potential...

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Guidance for DevelopmentPreliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) surveys identify protected species, habitats, and other ecological features that could be impacted by a proposed development. By conducting a PEA survey, developers and...

Contact us today for a free quote.PEA Survey: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) surveys aim to identify the presence of protected species, habitats, and other ecological features that may be affected by a proposed development. By...