Ecology service at Neo

Our ecologists provide a complete suite of services, from fieldwork and baseline survey to impact assessment, biodiversity management plans, project design and expert witness advice

Our ecologists have completed over 600 ecological assessments, ranging from basic Phase 1 habitat surveys to protected species assessments, including many under license. Where required, we have obtained protected species licenses for particularly sensitive development works from the relevant statutory bodies  across the UK and Ireland.

Our Ecology team’s extensive skills base enables Neo Environmental to offer a comprehensive in-house survey and assessment service. Where problems are identified, our ecology team are able to recognise practical and reasonable mitigation measures to alleviate any adverse impacts in compliance with relevant national and local legislation and policy.

Our Services Include

Extended Phase 1 and Phase 2 Habitat Surveys
NVC and IVC Surveys (can inform GWDTE Surveys)
Bat Surveys (including Preliminary Roost Assessment and nocturnal surveys)
Badger, Otter, Water Vole and Other Mammal Surveys
Amphibian and Reptile Surveys (including Great Crested Newts)
Invertebrate Surveys (Terrestrial and Freshwater)
Invasive Non-Native Species Survey & Management Plans
Ecological Environmental Impact Assessment (EcIA)
Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs)
Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRAs)
Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoW)

CASE STUDIES

Mannington 50MW Battery Storage Project

Neo Environmental were involved in various stages of the 49.9MW Mannington Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) from initial constraint analysis and site suitability assessment to planning and condition compliance. The Energy Storage Facility is located in Greenbelt in Dorset and our planning team successfully argued a case for Very Special Circumstances (VSC) for the project. […]


Horsepasture 150MW Battery & Solar Project

Neo Environmental undertook all work for the 3 phases of the Proposed Development which included, feasibility studies, planning and the full suite of environmental and technical assessments. This include two separate solar applications of circa 50MW (original site and extension) and the 100MW battery storage project, all of which were consented. The team co-ordinated and […]


Slanemore 150MW Battery & Solar Farm

Neo Environmental undertook all work for the 3 phases of the Proposed Development which included, feasibility studies, planning and the full suite of environmental and technical assessments. This include two separate solar applications of circa 50MW (original site and extension) and the 100MW battery storage project, all of which were consented. The team co-ordinated and […]


Hull 100MW Battery & Solar Farm

Neo Environmental are delighted to have started 2022 with an approval via a delegated decision for a 100MW co-located solar and battery storage project near Hull for its client Albanwise. Neo Environmental done all of the planning, public consultation and environmental work for this large project, including the design, ecology, archaeology (including a geophysical survey), […]


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