Do you require a Preliminary Ecology Appraisal in Leicestershire as part of your planning application? ProHort Ltd are here to help with all your ecological needs. We provide ecology surveys nationwide, therefore we would love to assist you.
What is a Preliminary Ecology Appraisal in Leicestershire?
A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA), also known as an extended phase 1 habitat survey identifies and analyses the presence of wildlife in a specific area. A Preliminary Ecology Appraisal in Leicestershire will be requested during the early stages of your planning process. A PEA should be carried out prior to the disturbance of any ecological features on site as a result of your development project. By having a preliminary ecology appraisal carried out in Leicestershire you are helping your local authority understand the ecological value of the area. This report will detail and index all things of biodiversity value on site. This is completed with the aim of confirming both the presence and absence of any ecological features on site. However, if no species or ecological value is identified it therefore eliminates any ecological constraints and removes the need for further surveys to be carried out.
Contact us for your Preliminary Ecology Appraisal in Leicestershire:
Contact us to book your Preliminary Ecological Appraisal in Leicestershire on 01782 479479 or use our contact page to get in touch. After your initial enquiry, we will provide you with a quote for your PEA. On receipt of this, if you’re happy with your quote we will schedule a visit for ecologist to survey your site.
On the 2nd of April 2024 UK Habitat Survey and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments became mandatory. Therefore, many of our clients chose to get these surveys completed at the same time as the Phase 1 Extended Ecology Survey, therefore keeping the price as cost effective as possible. These surveys can be completed independently, however please note that if the ecologist has to visit the site again in order to conduct the assessment it would be at an additional cost.
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Why do I need a Preliminary Ecology Appraisal in Leicestershire?
You may require a Preliminary Ecology Appraisal in Leicestershire to assist with your planning application. Both the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the ODPM Circular 06/05 state that during the decision to grant or deny planning permission, officers need to take into consideration the ecological enhancement of the proposed development.
Therefore, by having a comprehensive report carried out by qualified ecological expert you will satisfy the local planning authority by outlining any risks to notable species and providing recommendations of amendments that can be made to reduce the disturbance of the project on the surrounding wildlife.
