Have you been asked to provide a protected species survey for your planning application?
Green Shoots Ecology carries out specific protected species surveys to support planning applications, ecological reports and development projects. If your ecologist, local planning authority, planning consultant or a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal report has identified the need for further surveys, we can help you complete the next stage.
Protected species surveys are often required where there is suitable protected species habitat on or near a site, so that a development could affect species such as bats, reptiles, badgers, nesting birds, great crested newts, otters or water voles.
We can advise on the correct survey type, the best time of year to complete it, and what information is likely to be needed for planning. This helps avoid delays caused by missing surveys, unsuitable timing or incomplete ecological information.
Some protected species surveys are seasonal and may need to be carried out at particular times of year. For example, reptile surveys, bat activity surveys, breeding bird surveys and great crested newt surveys all have specific survey windows. If these are missed, it can delay a planning application or the start of works. Therefore early action on these is advisable to avoid potential delays.
Green Shoots Ecology can provide surveys for:
- Badger setts
- Bat activity surveys
- Bat roost surveys
- Nesting birds
- Breeding birds
- Wintering birds
- Black redstarts
- Farmland birds
- Great crested newts
- Otters
- Reptiles
- Water voles
Following the survey, we provide a clear report suitable for submission with your planning application. Where protected species are present, we can advise on practical next steps, including avoidance measures, mitigation, enhancement, further survey requirements or licensing where needed.
Please contact Green Shoots Ecology if you need a specific protected species survey. We will be happy to review your site details and provide a clear quote.