ProHort Ltd can help with your Preliminary Ecological Appraisal in Norfolk. We operate throughout the UK and are happy to support our clients with all ecological needs during their planning journey and beyond.
What is a Preliminary Ecology Appraisal in Norfolk?
A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA), is also known as an extended phase 1 habitat survey. A Preliminary Ecology Appraisal in Norfolk is now carried out as part of the planning process and is the initial ecology assessment that should take place. This is often requested in order to identify and analyses the presence of wildlife on a specific site. It is carried out during the beginning stages of a project, prior to any ecological features being disturbed as a result of the development. The preliminary ecology appraisal in Norfolk will index everything of biodiversity value on site. The aim of this is to confirm the presence and absence of ecological features on site; 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.
Why would I need a Preliminary Ecology Appraisal in Norfolk?
You may require a preliminary ecological appraisal in Norfolk to assist with your planning application process. In the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the ODPM Circular 06/05 it states that during the decision to grant or deny planning permission, that officers need to take into consideration the ecological enhancement and preservation of protected species.
Therefore, by having a comprehensive report carried out by qualified ecological surveyor you will be able to 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.
Contact us for your Preliminary Ecology Appraisal in Norfolk:
We can quote for your Preliminary Ecological Appraisal in Norfolk, please call on 01782 479479 or get in touch on our contact page. Following our discussion you will receive your no obligation quote for you PEA. If you’re happy with your quote we will schedule our ecologist to visit your site.
The UK Habitat Survey and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment became mandatory as part of the planning process from 2nd April 2024. Therefore, a lot of our clients request that these surveys are completed at the same time as the Phase 1 Extended Ecology Survey, 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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