Ecology is a material consideration throughout the planning process, meaning it is a legal requirement under UK and European law. It is recommended that ecology is taken into consideration as early as possible in a development or conservation project in order to fully inform the scheme design and the need for any further survey; most species-specific surveys are seasonal which could result in delays to the submission of planning applications or the start of site works.
Castle Hill Ecology offers the following services:
- Phase 1 Habitat survey
- Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
- Hedgerow assessments
- Bat surveys
- Great crested newt surveys
- Dormouse surveys
- Reptile and amphibian surveys
- Reptile and amphibian translocations
- Supervised roof strips
- Destructive habitat searches
- Ecological Clerk of Works
- Nesting bird checks
- Technical report writing