Ecological Risk Assessments

We offer Ecological Risk Assessments to support planning applications for all types and scales of development throughout the UK. Our prices are among the most competitive on the market. Feel free to call us on 0800 470 3410 for an obligation free discussion and quote or click聽 HERE聽to request a formal quotation by email.

The benefits of our聽Ecological Risk Assessments聽include:

• Improved chances of obtaining permission 聽and reduced risk of hold ups聽in the planning process – we aim to get it right first time
• Quick turnaround time for Phase 1 Reports – we aim to have your report ready within 3 to 5 working days
• Cost effective – our prices are among the most competitive on the market
• Professional and High Quality – our Ecology consultants have a minimum of an BSc degree聽and extensive experience of dealing with planning submissions.
• Security – All our work is covered by a 拢5 million indemnity insurance policy

Contact us if you are looking to:

• submit a new planning application聽for a new development聽or alteration;
• comply with a planning permission condition for a new development聽or alteration;

What is an Ecological Risk Assesssment?

An ecological risk assessment is the process for evaluating how likely it is that the environment may be impacted as a result of exposure to one or more environmental stressors such as chemicals, land change, disease, invasive species and climate change.

We take a phased approach to risk assessment to ensure that we only undertake the works that are necessary at a site. Depending on your requirements we can聽supply you with a:

• Phase I Ecological Risk Assessment- comprises of a desk聽 based review of聽 available information from different sources to聽 determine聽whether there is a potential for protected habitats to be present at the site. A report is produced that details habitats identified and the potential impact of the development on them. The report will also make preliminary recommendations on how the impacts can be mitigated.
• Phase 2 Ecological Risk Assessment – using the information gained from Phase 1, a survey聽 of the site is undertaken by a qualified ecologist to identify聽signs of the presence of protected species聽such as bats, amphibians, birds and badgers.聽 A report is produced with details of protected species identified at the site and final recommendations for mitigation methods.聽An聽arboricultural survey can be incorporated into this stage if required.

The reports will be in electronic PDF format and shall be written such that you will be able to submit聽them directly to planning authorities for regulatory approval.

Call us on 0800 470 3410 to discuss requirements or your聽 click HERE to request a quote.

PLEASE NOTE: We also undertake SuDS design if you are looking to create a habitat. If you聽order聽a聽SuDS Assessment along with a聽Ecological Risk Assessment, we will give you a聽25% discount off the standard prices.