Our Services

Setting up Night Vision Aids for a bat emergence survey

Great Crested Newt

Destructive search of a church roof

Our Principal Ecologist has nearly 20 years' experience in the industry, in addition to working for local authorities. With our expert knowledge of both ecology and the planning decision making process, we provide clear, pragmatic solutions for your project, from preliminary surveys through to mitigation and meeting planning conditions.

Natterer's bat in the hand

Greater horseshoe bat in the hand

Hazel Dormouse pup

What We Do

Greater Horseshoe Bat

Rehoming a brown long-eared bat in a bat box

Initial Site Surveys

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA)
Preliminary Roost Assessments (PRA) for bats
UKHab Habitat Surveys

These early surveys help identify the ecological features of your site, highlight potential constraints and opportunities, and guide what further work might be needed for planning applications.

Destructive search for Bats

Western Barbastelle in the hand

Ecology and Bat Surveys

Covering sites across Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex, we usually start with a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal. From there, we recommend mitigation, ecological enhancements, and if necessary, we conduct further targeted surveys for protected species:

Badgers
Bats (roost inspections & activity surveys)
Birds
Dormice
Great crested newts
Widespread reptiles species
Otters
Water voles
Invertebrates
Hedgehogs & other national and local priority species

These surveys ensure projects comply with wildlife legislation and avoid impacts on sensitive species.

Natterer's Bat

Hazel Dormouse Pup

Support for Ecological Consultancies

If you are an ecological consultancy, developer or homeowner in need of a Bat Mitigation Class Licences (BMCL), please get in touch. We work with Natural England on site registrations on a weekly basis during the survey and mitigation seasons and have a good working relationship with the Low Impact team.

We also hold Natural England survey class licences for dormice, great crested newts.

Habitat & Vegetation

Phase 1 Habitat Surveys
UKHab Classification

We use modern, recognised systems to map habitats and assess ecological value - forming the basis of Biodiversity Net Gain calculations and long-term management plans.

Great Crested Newt

eDNA Testing for Great Crested Newt

Hazel Dormouse

Dormouse Nest

Planning & Compliance

Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) calculations & plans

We prepare the required ecological documentation for planning submissions and demonstrate how your project meets national policy requirements.

Licensing & Mitigation

European Protected Species licence applications (Natural England)
Bat Mitigation Class Licences (low impact)
Habitat creation, restoration & enhancement plans

Where impacts cannot be avoided, we develop practical solutions and apply for any licences needed to keep your project compliant and moving forward.

Eurasian Otter

Static Bat Detector

Badger Survey

Adonis Blue Butterfly

On-Site Support

Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
Watching briefs
Toolbox talks for contractors

We provide on-site monitoring, guidance and practical advice to ensure construction activities follow ecological legislation and planning conditions.

Costs vary depending on your location, size of project, and the type of survey. But we are happy to give you a free quote and advice to get your project started today.

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