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We are Western Ecology, a Southwest based ecological consultancy

Expert ecological surveys for a smooth and successful planning application

We work to British Standard BS42020:2013 so you can be sure to get the highest quality service.

Our experienced ecologists offer clear-thinking and pragmatic advice

What We Do

Visual assessment for bats

Visual Assessment for
Bats & Breeding Birds

Bat visual surveys are a common request from planning authorities, particularly in rural locations, in order to assess whether the development could adversely affect buildings used by bats and barn owls.

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Preliminary Ecological Appraisals1

Preliminary Ecological
Appraisals

 Preliminary ecological appraisals are an important step in the process of getting your development approved, helping to establish site conditions and evaluating the site’s ecological features.

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Protected Species Surveys1

Protected Species
Surveys

We offer expert wildlife and protected species surveys to assess the impact of plans and proposals upon protected species, such as birds, badgers, reptiles and bats.

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We are Western Ecology, a South West based ecological consultancy . Our experienced ecologists provide pragmatic advice on a wide range of ecological issues, to help pave the way to a smooth and successful planning application.

If you’re planning to build a house, develop a site or require a bat survey to support a planning application, then our expert ecologists can help you. We work to British Standard BS42020:2013 and deliver a high quality, professional service.

Why Choose Us?

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LOW PRICES

As a small and dynamic business with low overheads, modern equipment and a high volume of customers, we can offer very competitive prices. Our quotes are fully itemised so that you can see exactly where your money is going.
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KEEP TO YOUR BUDGET & TIMESCALE

We provide a rapid service, delivered for a fixed price and completed within your set time frame. There are no hidden extras, so you can budget and plan your timescale with confidence.
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COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION!

At Western Ecology, we believe that great service and good communication come hand in hand. We’re always available to chat and make sure that we give you information in language that’s easy to understand, with no technical jargon, ifs, buts or maybes.
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TRAINED STAFF

All of our full- time staff are qualified (To degree, masters or PhD level) and fully trained to carry out all aspects of ecological surveying; so that we can provide you with the best advice and supporting evidence to back your proposals through the planning process.
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DECADES OF EXPERIENCE

Our team of ecologists have decades of experience behind them and expert industry knowledge to help smooth the way to a successful planning application.
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HAVE CONFIDENCE IN OUR REPORTS

We work in accordance to British Standard 42020:2013 Biodiversity, Code of Practice for Planning and Development to give planning authorities and other regulatory bodies confidence in our findings when they consider your proposal for development.

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Registered Office: 1 Geffery Close, Landrake, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 5HA

Trading address: 1 Geffery Close, Landrake, Saltash PL12 5HA

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