by Tim Smith | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Do you know how to identify and address the ecological constraints that may be present on your proposed development site in the easiest, quickest and most cost effective way possible? Do you know what ecological information is needed to enable your planning...
by Tim Smith | Nov 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Planning applications submitted without the appropriate ecological information are unlikely to be validated by Local Planning Authorities (LPA’s). This can result in significant unanticipated costs and delays to projects. We specialise in using the most cost...
by Tim Smith | Oct 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
In July 2018 the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published which sets out the Government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. A number of Court of Appeal decisions and subsequent rewording of policy via...
by Tim Smith | Mar 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Did you know that Great Crested Newts are heavily protected [1] and that if convicted you can be fined up to £5,000 per newt (a pond may support hundreds of newts!), imprisoned for up to six months and vehicles, plant and machinery seized that are involved in...
by Tim Smith | Oct 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
Would you like to try our services but have never commissioned the services of an ecological consultant or Five Valleys Ecology before? Why not take advantage of our 25% Off Introductory Offer. The first 10 people to get in touch and request a proposal by the 10th...
by Tim Smith | Sep 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Earlier this year Five Valleys Ecology was delighted to receive accreditation with the Ethical Company Organisation for the second year running. This is a clear demonstration of our continued track record and commitment to ethical business practice, and managing the...
by Tim Smith | Aug 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
As detailed in best practice guidance published by the Bat Conservation Trust (Hundt, L., 2012. Bat Surveys Good Practice Guidelines, 2ndEdition. Bat Conservation Trust, London) the Bat Survey Seasons comes to a close at the end of September. This means that if you...
by Tim Smith | Jul 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
Five Valleys Ecology can support you and your business with professional bat surveys for planning applications and legal compliance. This is just a gentle reminder that there is only 10 weeks left until the end of the bat survey season as detailed in best practice...
by Tim Smith | Jun 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Do you have projects which involve: Conversion, refurbishment or demolition of buildings; Domestic extensions or loft conversions; Development sites with potential to support bats; or Tree removal or tree surgery Do you need to instruct a Bat Survey? The majority of...
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