Protected species surveys, in the right season.
Surveys, mitigation and licensing for bats, great crested newts, badgers, water voles and more, timed to the survey calendar so your application isn't held up.
From first check to licence.
We start by finding out which surveys you actually need. Often it's fewer than you'd think.
- 1ScopingRecords and habitat checks to confirm which species surveys are really needed.
- 2SurveysPresence and population surveys to current guidelines, such as the Bat Conservation Trust's.
- 3Report and mitigationA clear report with proportionate mitigation the planning authority can condition.
- 4LicensingNatural England mitigation licences, or District Level Licensing for newts where it's available.
The species most likely to affect your project.
Not sure which apply to your site? A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal will tell you.
Bats
- Preliminary roost assessments
- Emergence and re-entry surveys
- Mitigation and licensing
Great crested newts
- Habitat Suitability Index
- eDNA and presence surveys
- District Level Licensing
Badgers and water voles
- Badger sett surveys
- Water vole surveys and mitigation
Questions we're often asked
Can surveys be done at any time of year?
Some can, like preliminary roost assessments. Others, such as bat emergence and newt surveys, only work in set months. Our survey seasons calendar shows when.
What happens if a protected species is found?
It rarely stops a project. We design proportionate mitigation and, where needed, apply for a licence so work can go ahead legally.
How long are survey results valid?
Usually 12 to 18 months, in line with CIEEM guidance. Older results may need updating, depending on the species and the site.
Find out what your site needs.
Send us the site address and a little about the project, and we'll come back with a clear quote.