Wildlife and biodiversity

Biodiversity is vital to our wellbeing and key to the quality of life in Staffordshire. A healthy environment is also central to the economic prosperity and the county's desirability as a place to live, work and visit.

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Biodiversity survey and assessment

Planning applications must consider the impact on nature. If a development could affect protected sites, species, priority habitats or important land features, the person applying must provide survey information. This helps show how the development might affect the environment and what can be done to reduce harm.

Biodiversity and geological conservation validation checklist

This gives guidance in regard of survey and information requirements for planning application registration.

National Planning Policy Framework (PDF, 695.27 KB)
 

Further information

Further guidance can be given on the scope of such survey and assessment.

Please contact us here.

Useful Guidance

Ecology surveys - this describes different types of survey reports that you may be asked for by a planning authority

Householder advice - how to ensure that you get the services that you need for your project when asking for quotes

Bat surveys - explains in more detail the process for commissioning bat surveys, which are often required for planning applications