ProHort Ltd provide ecology surveys nationwide however we love working in our home county of Staffordshire. Therefore if you require a Preliminary Ecology Appraisal in Staffordshire, contact us today.
What is a Preliminary Ecology Appraisal in Staffordshire?
A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA), also known as an extended phase 1 habitat survey helps identify and analyse the presence of wildlife in a specific area. A Preliminary Ecology Appraisal in Staffordshire is often requested during the early stages of the planning process. Your PEA should be carried out prior to the disturbance of any ecological features on site as a result of the development works. By having a preliminary ecology appraisal in Staffordshire you are helping our local authority understand the ecological value of the area. This report will detail everything of biodiversity value on site, 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 Staffordshire:
Contact us to book your Preliminary Ecological Appraisal in Staffordshire on 01782 479479 or get in touch on our contact page. Following our discussion you will receive your no obligation free quote for you PEA. If you’re happy with your quote we will schedule our ecologist to visit your site.
Why do I need a Preliminary Ecology Appraisal in Staffordshire?
You may require a preliminary ecological appraisal in Staffordshire to assist with your planning application. In 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 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.
The UK Habitat Survey and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments became mandatory from 2nd April 2024. 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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