Ecological Assessments
What should information should an ecological assessment
contain?
They must include an assessment of impact upon the habitat,
species or feature, any mitigation
measures considered appropriate or effective, and a programme for
long-term maintenance and
management of the site. Ecological assessments may be incorporated
into an
environmental statement, if one
is required
When is an ecological assessment required?
An ecological assessment must accompany applications that will
have an effect upon any wildlife
features or habitats protected by the wildlife & countryside
act 1981, the conservation (natural
habitats etc) regulations 1994 and the protection of badgers act
1992.
Assessments must be submitted if the development would occur
within or immediately adjacent
to the
following designated sites:
- Sites of special scientific interest;
- Special protection areas;
- Special areas of conservation;
- Ramsar sites;
- Sites of biological or geological importance;
- Sites involving ancient woodland.
Further Guidance