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Badger Surveys in Hampshire

Badger Surveys in Hampshire

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Don’t let badgers slow you down, our expert surveys give you compliant reports for smooth planning consent.

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Do you need a badger survey in Staffordshire?

Hampshire supports a wide range of habitats, from woodland edges and hedgerows to grasslands, farmland, and urban green spaces, all of which are commonly used by protected badger populations.

A badger survey assesses an area to determine whether badgers are present, and whether they could be affected by development. Ecologists look for setts, foraging signs, and activity patterns, sometimes using motion cameras or tracking methods, to understand their distribution. The findings help ensure that construction or land changes avoid disturbing badgers and comply with planning regulations.

You may need a badger survey if your development involves: 

  • hedgerow and pasture systems across the North and South Hampshire countryside
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  • mixed farmland, woodland edges, and valley habitats in the New Forest and South Downs
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  • woodland blocks and plantation edges around Andover, Basingstoke, and Winchester

  • farmland and settlement fringes around Farnham, Alton, and Petersfield

  • canal corridors, railway cuttings, and embankments along the River Itchen, River Hamble, and associated transport routes

These broader landscape patterns mean that badger activity is often present even where setts are not immediately visible at the outset.

We support projects across Winchester, Basingstoke, Andover, Farnham, Alton, Petersfield, the New Forest, the South Downs, and surrounding areas in Hampshire.

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Why planning officers in Staffordshire request badger surveys

Hampshire planning authorities require badger survey evidence where setts or suitable habitat are present to ensure development complies with the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and national planning policy. Without early, proportionate surveys, applications are often delayed by validation queries, additional planning conditions, or seasonal restrictions, which can disrupt site programmes and may even require redesign.

Local Case Insight

A rural housing plot near Winchester required a badger assessment after a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) identified well-used badger runs along a hedgerow. Our detailed survey confirmed the presence of an outlier sett located outside the proposed development footprint. This allowed the project designs to proceed without the need for a badger mitigation licence. The resulting report was fully compliant and accepted by the council without any follow-up queries, enabling the client to keep the project on schedule and avoid costly delays.
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How badger assessments work

Our specialist ecology team carries out a Badger Survey to identify setts, activity, and potential risk. You receive a clear, LPA-ready report detailing any required mitigation and timing measures, helping your project stay on schedule and compliant.

Key Deliverables for Hampshire projects:

We provide clear, planner-ready evidence and practical steps your team can act on, including:

  • sett mapping and activity assessment 
  • classification of sett types 
  • impact assessment for planning 
  • mitigation and method statement options 
  • licensing route guidance (if required) 
  • clear, practical instructions for construction teams 

Evidence Hampshire planners rely on. Steps your project team can deliver.

Step 1

Schedule

Send your site details and programme. We confirm the correct level of survey.

Step 2

Fieldwork

Walkovers, sett assess-ments, camera deployment and activity checks.

Step 3

Reporting

Planning-ready reports with impact assessment, mitigation options and timelines for site teams.

Step 4

Integration with other Surveys

Only if needed. PEA, EIA, and Protected Species surveys 

Next Steps

Need a badger survey in Hampshire? Let’s confirm your site’s requirements and keep your project on track. 

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FAQ - Badger Surveys in Hampshire

How do I know if badgers are active on my Hampshire site?

A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) can identify signs of badger activity, such as setts, runs, or latrines. If evidence is found, a full badger survey may be required before development.

For planning checks and validation guidance: 

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Yes, works can sometimes proceed safely with careful planning and mitigation measures that protect badger habitat, avoiding direct disturbance of the sett.

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When do badger surveys need to be conducted in Hampshire?

Surveys are best carried out during the active season (usually spring and summer) when badgers are above ground, allowing accurate assessment of their activity.

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Mitigation measures are implemented, such as buffer zones, alternative access routes, or licensed sett closure, depending on impact.

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