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Ecology Survey Holywell: Surveys and Assessments
What is an Ecology Survey?
Ecological surveys are undertaken on proposed development sites to establish any environmental impacts which the development may cause. Ecological surveys may be required during the planning process to ensure planning permission applications for development and construction are successful. The local planning authority will use the survey to consider how the development will positively or negatively impact the environment of the area.
An ecological site survey will highlight anything that could cause concern from an ecological standpoint. A survey will also identify any protected species and habitats that are present within proximity of the site.
Ecology Survey Holywell: Types of Survey
Preliminary ecological appraisal (PEA) – This is the first survey that is carried out by licensed ecology consultants. Otherwise known as a phase 1 habitat survey, it is an initial early stage desktop study and a walkover survey. A PEA survey will identify the various habitats and species that are present within the site. It will also highlight any planning policy issues and potential impacts of the development on a particular species.
Ecological impact assessment – This is an essential document that describes the potential effects of any activities on the environment. This ecological assessment takes the results that have been provided from the PEA and uses them to assess the impact by undertaking detailed habitat-specific surveys such as bat surveys.
Protected Species Survey: If there is any indication that a protected species could be present on a development site, a protected species survey will be required. Common types of protected species surveys include badgers, barn owls, water voles, nesting birds, roosting bats and great crested newts. Please be aware that the optimal time of the year to complete these surveys is during the summer months.
Full members of the chartered institute of ecology and environmental management (CIEEM) can provide further information on these surveys.
Ecology Survey Holywell: How Can Collington Winter Assist?
Collington Winter Environmental are fast paced ecological consultancy. We are problem solvers, working with clients to find solutions where others cannot. We offer a range of cost effective ecological services and survey work. These include surveys, such as bat surveys and Landscape Ecological Management Plans for more large scale projects.
Our Ecology Director, Olivia Collington, holds a Natural England protected species licence. She has worked with European protected species throughout the UK. If you are searching for an ecology survey in Holywell, or anywhere in North Wales, feel free to get in touch. Please contact Olivia (Olivia.collington@collingtonwinter.co.uk) for more information on the wide range of Bristol services we provide.
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