If for any reason you are thinking of demolishing or otherwise removing an old building from your property such as a barn, you should check for bats. The reason for this is that bats often use these types of buildings as roosts, and it is a criminal offence to remove any building used by them [...]

If you’re planning on renovating, building an extension to your home, or developing a completely new property; then you should consider how its construction will affect the natural environment that surrounds it, and how you might mitigate this impact. In fact, it is often a prerequisite to obtaining your LA’s consent to your planning application. [...]

How can I tell if I have Great Crested Newts on my Property? If you’re currently planning on building an extension or otherwise developing your land, you may be aware that you have to be alert to the presence of Great Crested Newts in your garden. Due to its dwindling numbers, UK law protects this [...]