by Gemma Melvill | Jan 29, 2020 | Ecology, Guidance, Law and Policy |
Biodiversity Net Gain is “an approach to development that leaves biodiversity in a better state than before.”(1). When applying biodiversity net gain principles, developers are encouraged to bring forward schemes that provide an overall increase in natural habitat...
by Stephanie Attwood | Jan 23, 2020 | Ecology, Guidance, Law and Policy |
Bat surveys to validate planning applications We often take calls at The Landmark Practice from homeowners who have been told by their local planning authority that a bat survey must be submitted as part of a planning application, such as for a small-scale development...
by Gemma Melvill | Jan 16, 2020 | Ecology, Landmark, News |
It was a very busy summer for The Landmark Practice ecology team last year. We had the opportunity to work on a fantastic range of projects including residential development, solar PV, household recycling centres, manufacturing plant and golf courses. Our field...
by Gemma Melvill | Jan 9, 2020 | Ecology, Guidance, Law and Policy, Protected Species |
The Landmark Practice is often asked to advise on actions required to discharge pre-commencement planning conditions. As, by their very nature, such conditions delay commencement of works on-site, it is often a matter of some urgency to undertake the tasks and prepare...