Protected Species Licensing
Navigating the complex legal requirements for European Protected Species (EPS) to secure technical certainty for your development projects.
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Expert Mitigation & Compliance Strategies
Mitigation licences for European Protected Species (EPS), such as bats and great crested newts, are required whenever a proposed development has the potential to result in a legal offence. This includes the modification of bat roosts, habitat disturbance, or damage to badger setts and otter holts. At E3 Ecology, our team includes consultants registered for Low Impact Class Licences (LICL), providing a streamlined and cost-effective approach to licensing for eligible projects.
The Licensing Process: What to Expect
Licence applications can only be submitted once the relevant planning permissions have been granted. Our licensed specialists prepare the necessary documentation for submission to the relevant Statutory Nature Conservation Organisation, such as Natural England, NatureScot, or Natural Resources Wales.
Works on Site and Technical Supervision
Once a licence is granted, E3 Ecology provides the on-site supervision required to satisfy the licence method statement. This often involves:
Contractor Inductions: Ensuring all site personnel understand the legal constraints.
Supervised Works: Hand-stripping of roofs or vegetation clearance under the watching brief of a licensed ecologist.
Translocation Schemes: The professional trapping and relocation of species like great crested newts into secure receptor sites.
Post-Development Monitoring
Many licences require post-completion monitoring to evaluate the success of the mitigation strategy. We manage all mandatory reporting to the statutory bodies, ensuring your project remains in full environmental legislative compliance throughout its lifecycle.
Secure Technical Certainty for Your Project
Don’t let seasonal survey windows or complex licensing requirements delay your development. Our licensed specialists provide the pragmatic advice needed to achieve full environmental legislative compliance.