New National Planning Policy Framework

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...

It’s Great Crested Newt Survey Time!

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...

25% OFF INTRODUCTORY OFFER FOR NEW CLIENTS

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...

ACCREDITATION FROM THE ETHICAL COMPANY ORGANISATION

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...

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

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...

DON’T LEAVE IT TOO LATE!

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...

IT’S BAT SURVEY TIME!

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...