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We have been regularly updating clients about biodiversity net gain, soon to be a national requirement. But we also stay ahead on other technical issues. In 2022 we changed our bat survey equipment to utilise IR night vision cameras. This will now become the standard approach with new guidelines expected this summer. We are also generally reducing the number of surveys required, largely eliminating dawn surveys except in unusual circumstances. These changes will result in quicker surveys and should reduce time spent and costs for clients. Recent BNG Success We recently demonstrated a 35% uplift in biodiversity on a site in Battersea, South London, as part of a planning submission for student housing. This goes well beyond the minimum requirement for net gain – generally around 10%. The result demonstrates that net gain can be achieved on brownfield sites with regeneration and new build. Ecology Field Season The field season for ecology is active now. For any site under consideration for development, this should be considered now. Failure to have ecology baseline data can significantly delay a planning submission. If you are uncertain as to whether to proceed with surveys, do get in touch and we will be happy to discuss.
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