Local Authorities
We provide the ecological expertise to fulfil your Development Control function and deliver pragmatic planning policy and biodiversity strategy advice
We work with Local Authorities, on both short and long-term commissions, to fulfil their ecology Development Control function. We also assist with developing biodiversity-related planning policies and strategies.
We have extensive experience in Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), assisting Local Authorities to fulfil their Appropriate Assessment obligations. We have used our expertise to assess draft Local Plans and complex projects against the requirements of the Regulations.
We provide bespoke training to Local Authority ecologists and planning officers on topics such as HRA, Biodiversity Net Gain, biodiversity offsetting, and using the Defra Biodiversity Metric.
Our key services in this sector are
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Review of ecology documents submitted with planning applications
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Review of Biodiversity Net Gain calculations
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Habitats Regulations Assessment of complex planning applications and draft Local Plans
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Preparation or review of Biodiversity Supplementary Planning Documents
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Local Nature Recovery Strategy advice and support
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Great Crested Newt District Level Licensing advice and support
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GIS and mapping
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Representation at Public Inquiry
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Bespoke training
Past and current clients include Chelmsford City Council, Swindon Borough Council, Stroud District Council, Eastleigh Borough Council and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
