Environment
Heatons ecologists are here to guide you through the process of carrying out preliminary ecological assessments and surveys for protected species.
Our specialist knowledge includes surveys for bats, badgers, great crested newts, barn owls, otters, dormouse and breeding birds.
Ecology
With a team of experienced ecologists, we conduct ecological assessments and surveys for protected species, as well as complete Ecological Impact Assessments (EIA).
We are pragmatic and proactive, ensuring that potential ecological considerations are fully accounted for and addressed early on.
Our expertise covers surveys for protected species and work closely with a network of specialist contacts to support clients with unique or uncommon situations.
Biodiversity Net Gain
Heatons ecologists and planners work collaboratively to support development projects achieve biodiversity net gain.
Biodiversity Net Gain is a requirement for development projects to contribute positively to biodiversity. It requires that, in the process of development, biodiversity on site is not just preserved but increased. The goal is to achieve a net gain in biodiversity of at least 10%.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Heatons are experienced in managing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), preparing and submitting Environmental Statements (ES) and Non-Technical Summaries (NTS). This helps to ensure that a strong planning argument is assembled;
- detailed assessments of cumulative impacts
- assessment of alternatives
- emphasis on the employment of effective mitigation and compensation measures including the potential delivery of planning gains and benefits.
We are not tied to specific consultancies which enables us to establish, bespoke teams of specialists to tackle specific requirements based upon project circumstances.
Sustainability
Our Team work closely with development project specifications to ensure that proposed development positively affects sustainability.
National planning policy is clear that the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development, with a presumption in favour of sustainable development. Through all our work we seek to deliver the three overarching objectives, economic, social and environmental, achieving sustainable development for our clients.
Environmental Permitting
Heatons can offer in house Environmental Permit expertise that combines well with our mineral and waste planning experts. Heatons can recommend the correct Permit that is required, prepare and submit the Permit on your behalf.
Upon submission of the Permit we will liaise with the regulatory authority through to issue. We can produce Bespoke Environmental Permits for more complex facilities through to Standard Rules Permits. Heatons can assist with permits for new facilities and variations to existing permits.