We provide bird surveys across Staffordshire, covering key areas including Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Lichfield, Cannock, Burton-upon-Trent, Tamworth, Stone, and the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Do I need a bird survey for my development in Staffordshire?
If your planning application could affect birds or their habitats, a professional survey is essential — we provide fully compliant reports to secure your consent.
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Staffordshire’s landscape, from farmland and hedgerows to old industrial land, woodland edges and river corridors, supports a wide range of nesting and breeding birds.
A bird survey is a check of an area to see what birds live there or visit. Experts watch, listen, and record birds over time to understand which species are present and if they could be affected by a development. The results help make sure building or land changes don’t harm wildlife and meet planning rules
Planning officers in Staffordshire often require bird evidence when vegetation or structures may be impacted.
You may need a bird survey if your project involves:
hedgerow or tree removal in Cannock Chase
vegetation clearance between March-August around Stafford and Stone
works on barns, older buildings or bridges used by nesting birds around Leek
restoration of rural buildings or farm conversions near Lichfield
brownfield redevelopment or solar schemes surrounding Stoke-on-Trent
A quick postcode check confirms whether your LPA expects bird evidence.
We provide bird surveys across Staffordshire, covering key areas including Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Lichfield, Cannock, Burton-upon-Trent, Tamworth, Stone, and the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Staffordshire planning authorities require bird survey evidence where suitable nesting habitat is present to ensure development complies with the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 and national planning policy. Without early, proportionate survey work, applications are often delayed through validation queries, additional conditions, or seasonal restrictions linked to the breeding bird period, all of which can disrupt project programmes and lead to avoidable redesign.
Our specialist ecology team carries out a Bird Survey to assess nesting activity and confirm any risks. You receive a clear, LPA-ready report outlining practical mitigation and timing measures, helping your project remain compliant and progress without delay.
We provide a clear, proportionate, practical approach which includes:
Nesting bird checks (vegetation & structure-based)
Breeding bird surveys (BBS) where required
Barn owl assessments (where relevant)
Practical avoidance and timing strategies
Clear reporting aligned with LPA expectations
Guidance on phased vegetation clearance
We help you plan works, in Staffordshire, safely around the breeding season.
Send your site details and programme. We confirm the correct level of survey.
Walkovers, habitat assessments, observations and activity checks.
Planning-ready reports with impact assessment, mitigation options and timelines for site teams.
Only if needed. PEA, EIA, and Protected Species surveys
Need a bird survey in Staffordshire? Let’s confirm your site’s requirements and keep your project on track.
Not without checks. Many LPAs require nesting bird evidence before clearance.
For planning checks and guidance:
We advise safe working distances and phased works until fledging.
No — most projects only require a nesting bird check unless high-value habitat is affected.
Only if the risk is identified too late. Early checks prevent seasonal constraints.
