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  2. 2. Trees
  3. 3. Wildlife
  4. 4. Details
  5. 5. Quote
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Where is the site for your surveys?

Enter your postcode to locate your site.

What does your project
primarily involve?

Choose the option that best describes your site.

Trees and hedges
Trees, hedgerows, or woodland on or near the site
Wildlife and habitats
Protected species, ecology surveys, or biodiversity requirements
Both apply
Trees and wildlife habitat — your project involves both

What type of project are you planning?

New build
New development on greenfield or brownfield land
Extension or alteration
Works to an existing building
Demolition
Full or partial demolition of a structure
Landscaping or infrastructure
Roads, drainage, hard landscaping, or groundworks
Tree or land management
No planning application — surveys for management
Change of use
Converting a building or changing land use

Have you received a planning requirement?

A condition, pre-application advice, or guidance from your architect or agent.

Yes (in writing)
I have a planning condition or written requirement
Yes (verbally)
Told verbally but nothing in writing yet
Not yet (preparing application)
Want to get surveys sorted before submitting
No (not planning related)
Management or independent survey only

What's on or next to your site?

Trees
Individual trees or small groups
Hedgerows
Boundary hedges or field hedgerows
Woodland
A group or stand of trees
A mix
Trees and hedges together

Roughly how many trees are involved?

An approximate number helps us scope the right survey and quote.

1–5 trees
A small number of individual trees
6–20 trees
Several trees across the site
21 or more
Woodland edge, groups, or a large stand
Not sure yet
We can confirm on site or from your plans

How close are the trees to your proposed works?

Within the footprint
Works will happen around or beneath them
Adjacent
Within about 15 metres of the works
Being removed
One or more trees are coming down
Nearby
On site but not directly affected

Do any of these apply to the trees?

Select all that apply.

TPO tree
Tree Preservation Order in place
Conservation Area
Site is in a designated Conservation Area
Cavities or loose bark
Signs that could indicate bat roost habitat
Mature or veteran trees
Large, old, or ancient specimens
None of these
No special designations or features
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How old is the building?

Building age helps us assess bat roost potential for demolitions and conversions.

Pre-1919
Victorian or Edwardian — typically solid walls
1919–1960
Inter-war or post-war construction
1960–2000
Modern or late-twentieth century
Post-2000
Built in the last 25 years

What type of roof does the building have?

Pitched roofs on older buildings are the most common bat roost habitat.

Tiled or slate (pitched)
Traditional pitched roof — highest bat roost potential
Flat roof
Flat or low-pitch roof covering
Metal or sheet
Corrugated metal, asbestos, or similar

Which visible features apply to the building?

Select all that apply — these indicate potential bat access points.

Gaps under tiles
Lifted, missing, or loose roof tiles
Soffits and fascias
Gaps, holes, or deteriorated eaves boards
Weatherboarding
Timber cladding with gaps or loose boards
Cellar or void
Basement, cellar, or under-floor void space
None of these
No visible roost features noticed
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How large is the survey area?

Estimate the land we'll need to walk for your ecology survey — your red line, plot boundary, or the area of habitat affected.

Large garden

~0.2 hectares

Not sure? Choose your best estimate — we can refine it on a quick call.

What type of habitat is on or near your site?

Select all that apply.

Rough grassland or scrub
Unmanaged land, meadow, or bramble
Pond, ditch, or watercourse
Water on or next to the site
Brownfield land
Previously developed or industrial site
Hedgerows
Boundary or field hedgerows
Managed garden only
Amenity grass or hard standing only
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Have you seen any wildlife signs on site?

Select all that apply — or none if you haven't noticed anything.

Bats
Seen flying or roosting at dusk
Badgers
Setts or signs of badger activity
Great crested newts
Newts or suitable pond habitat
Reptiles
Slow worms, grass snakes, or lizards
Water vole or otter
Signs near a ditch, stream, or river
Invasive plants
Japanese knotweed or Himalayan balsam
None noticed
No species signs seen on site
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Does your project require planning permission?

Biodiversity Net Gain is now mandatory for most applications in England.

Yes (already submitted)
A planning application is already in
Yes (preparing to submit)
Application not yet submitted
May be permitted development
Not certain if permission is needed
No planning required
Management or independent survey only

When do you need the surveys?

Choose the option that best matches your deadline.

Within 2 weeks
Urgent — application deadline approaching
Within a month
Application pending or imminent
Within 3 months
Planning in progress
No fixed deadline
No time pressure

Any extra context or documents to share?

Tell us a little more about your project and attach any documents you have, such as LPA requirement letters, planning conditions, pre-application advice, or site plans.

Attach LPA requirements, planning conditions, site plans, or photos

PDF, JPG, or PNG — up to 3 files

    Where shall we send your quote?

    We’ll prepare an indicative quote from your answers and email it to you.

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    Preparing your quote…

    Chartered consultants (MArborA / CIEEM) Fully insured Accepted by local planning authorities
    Your recommended surveys

    A consultant confirms your final scope and calls to book your survey within 4 working hours.

    What this quote is based on

    What’s covered
    Full inclusions and scope assumptions
    A consultant confirms your scope before any work starts

    Your answers and our desk review set this indicative price. We double check everything, so you only pay for what your application actually needs.

    What happens next

    No action needed — we’ll be in touch within 4 working hours either way.

    1. Scope confirmed in 4 working hours

      A consultant reviews your answers, verifies site constraints and confirms your final price.

    2. Survey scheduled

      We call to book your site visit at a time that works for you.

    3. Report delivered

      Your signed-off reports arrive by secure PDF, ready to submit with your planning application.