Protected Species Survey Walton on Thames
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If you are a developer in the Walton On Thames, Elmbridge or wider Surrey area then your local planning authority will require you to support your planning application with an ecology report or bat survey to account for any potential impact upon the local habitat at your development site. As part of the Surrey Wildlife Trust consultation on your application, your LPA may also receive comment from Natural England and other local agencies to safeguard European protected species, and habitats thereof, such as bats and great crested newts. For further information see the Surrey County Council web site:
A bat survey, or phase 1 habitat survey or protected species survey, will be carried out at your site of proposed development. Specific habitats and species that are afforded legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 or Habitats Regulations 2010 will be referenced in the resulting interpretive report that is unique to the extent and nature of your site. Further survey work will also be recommended where appropriate.
- For further information on Bat Surveys see http://www.arbtech.co.uk/ecology/bat-scoping-survey/
- For further information on Protected Species Surveys see: http://www.arbtech.co.uk/ecology/ecology-reports-and-surveys/
DO I NEED A BAT SURVEY FOR PLANNING IN WALTON ON THAMES?
Resulting reports from bat and phase 1 habitat surveys are essential in the decision making process when planning applications are considered, and in some cases an ecological report is also required to form part of the planning conditions. Regardless of what your specific case requires, our pragmatic and friendly ecology consultants can provide and initial consultation to determine likely time scale and cost implications – free of charge.
If you would like a friendly and informative discussion about bats, habitat or ecology surveys at your site why not contact one of our local ecology consultants on 08450 176950 or e-mail us via email@arbtech.co.uk?
Informative link – Surrey Bat Group Survey Criteria
http://www.surreybats.org.uk/criteria.html
