What Is A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal?
Preliminary Ecological Appraisals consist of a site visit and a desktop assessment and is the first step to address the ecological aspects of a planning application by identifying habitats present on site that may support protected species. The initial site assessment will indicate if further otter surveys are necessary and recommend any appropriate mitigation and enhancements for the proposed development.
A PEA is a key part of early stage project planning and is often required buy local authorities to support a planning application. It ensures that ecological constraints are identified from the outset, reducing the risk of delays later in the planning process. A PEA can hghlight the need for an otter survey to determine whether otters use the site.
Greenlight’s experience ecologists provide comprehensive PEAs that guide your project forward responsibly and in full compliance with environmental regulations. If you want to find out more about preliminary ecological appraisals, get in touch with us today.