Ecologist recommendations for bat survey

[sansserif]

Hi all

 

Been told by the council that a bat survey is needed in order to submit planning application that involves demolition.

 

Does anyone have any recommendations or advice on how to choose an ecologist for this?

Looking for a firm that is efficient and, quite frankly, won't take me for a ride! Project is based in North London.

 

Cheers

[IanR]

Not sure how far this chap would travel, but he was very reasonable for me.

 

John Dobson, Essex Mammal Surveys. (He does bats too)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dobson-1a7b315a/?originalSubdomain=uk

 

Alternately, look for other surveys submitted for applications on your LPA portal and go with someone not to grand, that tends not to find anything that requires further investigation.

 

 

[Tom]

36 minutes ago, IanR said:

John Dobson, Essex Mammal Surveys. (He does bats too)

 

Bats are mammals, soft lad

[ToughButterCup]

1 hour ago, sansserif said:

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Does anyone have any recommendations or advice on how to choose an ecologist for this?

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Yes.

Read as many Ecology Reports as you can on your LPA's website. Read them carefully, especially where several applications occur within the same  area - a square mile or two.

And look at the relevant maps at the same time. Look at the author, the language used and the conclusions drawn.

 

The sector does not apply standards consistently. In my case to the tune of about £6000. 

 

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