Great Crested Newt Survey

Have you been asked for a Great Crested Newt survey, but are not sure a full survey is justified? A habitat assessment by Adonis Ecology would determine the likelihood of the species being present and affected by the client's proposed activities, and may save you considerable time and cost, as shown by the following case of a client of Adonis Ecology:

"Adonis Ecology in the person of Richard Sands carried out a comprehensive Great Crested Newt assessment in support of our planning application for a detached stable block. The assessment report was a very professional document which addressed local and surrounding habitat and the potential impact of our development on the newt population. This produced a reasoned risk assessment, along with sensible and pragmatic recommendations to protected newts during the work, and in the use of the stable. With Richard liaising direct with the county ecology department the report and recommendations were accepted, leading to the granting of our planning permission, without the need for a full Great Crested Newt survey. Due to Richard's excellent work on our behalf, as well as achieving our planning permission I estimate we have saved something in the order of £3000 from not having to carry out the full survey."
Mike from Warwickshire.

If your proposed activities would be likely to impact upon Great Crested Newts (protected under UK and EU legislation), then a full survey would be recommended to confirm whether the species was actually present and what would be required for mitigation so that your activity could proceed legally. Adonis Ecology can undertake the surveys and reporting sufficient to resolve your issue rapidly and effectively.

Full Great Crested Newt surveys can only be carried out in a narrow seasonal window each year, so contact us today to discuss your site and requirements in more detail.