About Ecological Surveys UK

Practical ecological support for planning and development across the UK.

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Rooted
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25+
Local planning authorities

25+ local planning authorities worked with across the UK

10 +
Years experience

10+ years’ combined experience in ecological surveying and reporting

150 +
Reports provided for planning

Over 150 ecology reports successfully provided for UK planning applications.

Who we are

We are a team of professional ecologists with experience working on projects ranging from small residential extensions through to large multi-unit developments and commercial schemes.

Our approach

Our approach is to keep ecology clear, planning-focused and genuinely helpful for your project. We believe good ecological input should be straightforward, so we explain our findings in plain English and set out exactly what they mean for your scheme. All surveys and reports are designed around planning policy, legislation and local authority requirements, so they answer the questions your planning officer actually needs to see addressed.

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Clear and Straightforward

Ecology can be technical, but your reports shouldn’t read like textbooks. We write in plain English, explain what we’ve found, and set out what it means for your project in practical terms.

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Reliable and Professional

From turning up on time for surveys to meeting agreed report deadlines, we know that reliability matters. Our clients trust us to deliver what we say we will, when we say we will.

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Planning-Focused

We design our surveys and reports around planning requirements and legislation, not just theory. That means addressing the key points your local planning authority needs to see to make a decision.

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Pragmatic and Solution-Led

Identifying constraints is only half the job. We focus on how to overcome them, suggesting mitigation, design tweaks or timing strategies that help you move forward while staying fully compliant.

Enquire with us

To discuss your project or request a quote, simply get in touch by phone, email or by sending us a message through our online enquiry form.

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