Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA)
Our ecological can quickly identify potential ecological constraints and opportunities to your proposals through the provision of a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA). Our approach reflects the prevailing best practice guidelines (CIEEM, 2017), and will include We will include a desktop study of local biological records and designated wildlife sites, followed by a baseline habitat survey of the site to UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) system standard. Our report will provide clear guidance and recommendations on the necessary scope of any further surveys and assessments to support planning, and will be accompanied by a Habitats Plan.
Download our quick read Preliminary Ecological Assessment Guide to understand:
What is PEA?
When do you need a PEA?
What comes after the PEA?
Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)
Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) typically draws upon the findings of the PEA, together with any further detailed habitats and species surveys required to provide a comprehensive analysis of the baseline ecological conditions at the site. The EcIA will provided an assessment of the potential ecological impacts and effects of the proposed development, and describe the avoidance, mitigation, compensation and enhancement measures required to accord with the relevant legislation, local and national polices. Our approach reflects the prevailing best practice guidelines (Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, 2018).
For a more detailed description and to find out when these approaches should be used see our guide to Ecological Appraisal and Assessment.
Environmental Statement (ES)
Where proposed development requires a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)and an Environmental Statement (ES) needs to be submitted with planning, our experienced ecology team can provide ES Chapter on Ecological and Nature Conservation / Biodiversity interests. This will be compiled based on the established baseline conditions and assessment of the likely impacts and effects of the proposed development, with individual survey reports presented as technical appendices. Our assessment method will reflect the prevailing best practice guidelines published by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (2018)