Preliminary Ecological Appraisal/Extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys

A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, formerly known as an Extended Phase 1 Habitat survey is often the first line of action when it comes to developing a new site and required as an element of any planning application. This type of survey includes a baseline botanical assessment of the site, dividing it into different habitats (Phase 1), as well as an appraisal of the suitability of the site for protected species (Extended Phase1). A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal can help to determine the ecological value of a site and identify any need for further survey to facilitate the smooth execution of the project.

The reporting for such a survey includes an overall appraisal of the ecological value of the site at present, as well as recommendations and guidance for enhancing the value of the site post development. A popular additional feature of the survey can be an appraisal for the purposes of a BREEAM 2018 assessment, which includes a species list and a dedicated report laid out according to the BREEAM 2018 criteria.

How we can help:

Preliminary Ecological Appraisals/ Extended Phase 1 surveys
BREEAM 2018
Landscaping advice
Habitat management advice

Preliminary Ecological Appraisals-Extended Phase 1 surveys

Did you know?

Did you know that a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal early on in the project can flag up and address potential ecological issues and help the development towards a smooth conclusion without delays?

We are an ecological consultancy based in South Wales, which provides a wide range of ecological surveys and services with respect to British mammals and other protected species. We regularly carry out bat surveys, preliminary ecological appraisals, reptile surveys and great crested newt surveys, so we do a lot more than just mammals! As mammal specialists, we also regularly carry out badger surveys, otter surveys and we also provide water vole surveys. Whether you need a white-clawed crayfish survey, ecological input into an Environmental Impact Assessment or any other type of ecological work, we are here to help.

As a small but well resourced and staffed company we can cover all of South Wales, mid- and West Wales and the South West of England. We carry out bat surveys in Cardiff, preliminary ecological appraisals in Newport, otter surveys in Brecon, great crested newt surveys in Herefordshire and many more. Our expertise stretches to everything involved in the planning process, whether it is a bat survey for a barn conversion or a phase 1 habitat survey/preliminary ecological appraisal for a new plot. We also provide ecological management plans, method statements and of course we do bat or any other protected species licence, should you require one as part of your project.