What should be done in the early stages of planning a development?
Wildlife should be considered at the start of every development plan. Leaving surveys until a later stage increases the risk that plans for the development will have to be redesigned or halted if protected species are found.
Even sites which don’t appear to be wildlife rich, such as brownfield sites, have the potential to house several protected species.
Conducting a wildlife survey of the proposed development site is the proper starting point; this aids decision makers and helps avoid delays in the planning process when submitted with a planning application.
Abricon will conduct an initial desk study, and a follow on wildlife survey if required, ensuring you are able to provide for ecological issues in your planning application.
Contact Abricon for free initial advice on these and other environmental issues.
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