There are two factors that make ecology surveys very different to many of the other surveys and assessments we undertake for development projects:
- Ecology surveys are very seasonal
- The Local Planning Authority will require all ecology surveys upfront before they validate the planning application
For these reasons, ecology has a significant potential to cause major project delays if surveys are not instructed in a timely manner.
To assist our clients, agb Environmental provide added value in several ways:
- Clients can send us projects at a very early stage and we can provide advice on the possible ecological constraints (before commissioning a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal)
- We provide fast feedback on the results of a survey, including what further surveys will be required once we have undertaken a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
- We provide clear timescales for the various surveys so we can jointly agree the earliest date for planning submission