Unlike other planning companies, CARLIN Planning have the in-house capabilities to offer our clients Ecological Services. There are very few projects which don’t require some level of environmental input at the planning stage.
Our Ecological Consultancy was established in 2023 to meet the growing needs of our clients and to provide a more comprehensive business offering. It has since gone from strength to strength, and we currently have several large projects which have benefitted from this in-house service.
CARLIN Environmental ecological services supports national and local projects through feasibility and planning. Our ecological services include, but are not limited to:
- Baseline and due diligence surveys
- Biodiversity Checklists
- Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
- Ecological Impact Assessments
- Environmental Impact Assessment Coordination
- Protected Species surveys including great crested newts, reptiles, bats, birds, water
voles, otters, hazel dormouse, badger - Protected Species Mitigation licensing including specialist licences such as Bat
Earned Recognition - Biodiversity Net Gain, Nature Based Solutions and Nature Positive
- Biodiversity Offsetting
- Invasive Species surveys and Management Plans
- Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
- Specialist expertise including Nutrient Neutrality, Habitats Regulations Assessment
(HRA), expert witness, and inquiries
Our planning and ecological teams collaborate closely on all projects providing comprehensive, integrated and sustainable solutions addressing both environmental and development challenges while complying with the relevant policy and legislation. The approach allows us to deliver high quality projects more efficiently, reduce risks and increase client satisfaction.
This bespoke approach ensures our client’s project is more cost effective and can improve the likelihood of planning approval. Our initial consultation will be able to provide you with a comprehensive recommendation on the appropriate strategy in order to conform with regulatory planning and legislative requirements.