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Ecology and Biodiversity Property & Regeneration Client: Tesni Properties Ltd Location: Crewe, Cheshire East Project Overview Atmos were contracted to undertake an assessment of the feasibility of developing a 124 housing unit in Crewe, Cheshire East. Key Challenges The presence of a pond on site which contained a population of great crested newts threatened the via- bility of the site due to the potential cost and time im- plications for the development. Our Solutions Atmos undertook a suite of ecological surveys to establish a robust ecological baseline including an extended Phase I Survey and protected species surveys including great crested newt surveys. Atmos liaised closely with the developer to minimise impacts on protected species by careful site design at an early stage in the project. Atmos produced a mitigation strategy and habitat creation and manage- ment plan in agreement with the Local Planning Au- thority Biodiversity Officer. Habitat loss was ad- dressed through biodiversity offsetting which was agreed with the LPA and integral to establishing no net loss of biodiversity on site. The Successful Outcome As result of our advice our client was able to take the project forward and develop a robust planning application. This saved considerable costs and time delays and the project was subsequently awarded planning permission What our Client Said “Atmos retained involvement in the project from inception to determination and provided ongoing support, responding to an evolving brief. They guided us through the process, providing advice on layout design, construction methodology and miti- gation proposals assisting us in securing a detailed planning permission for residential development on this ecologically sensitive site.” “Atmos were particularly effective at dealing with the statutory authorities and presenting solutions to ecological issues that arose during the design process. I was particularly impressed with their commercial attitude in dealing with ecologically sensitive issues that have enabled us to add value to our development.” John Beardsell, Development Director
Transcript of Ecology and Biodiversity - Atmos Consulting...Ecology and Biodiversity Property & Regeneration...
Ecology and Biodiversity
Property & Regeneration
Client: Tesni Properties Ltd Location: Crewe, Cheshire East
Project Overview
Atmos were contracted to undertake an assessment
of the feasibility of developing a 124 housing unit in
Crewe, Cheshire East.
Key Challenges
The presence of a pond on site which contained a
population of great crested newts threatened the via-
bility of the site due to the potential cost and time im-
plications for the development.
Our Solutions
Atmos undertook a suite of ecological surveys to
establish a robust ecological baseline including an
extended Phase I Survey and protected species
surveys including great crested newt surveys.
Atmos liaised closely with the developer to minimise
impacts on protected species by careful site design at
an early stage in the project. Atmos produced a
mitigation strategy and habitat creation and manage-
ment plan in agreement with the Local Planning Au-
thority Biodiversity Officer. Habitat loss was ad-
dressed through biodiversity offsetting which was
agreed with the LPA and integral to establishing no
net loss of biodiversity on site.
The Successful Outcome
As result of our advice our client was able to take the
project forward and develop a robust planning
application. This saved considerable costs and time
delays and the project was subsequently awarded
planning permission
What our Client Said
“Atmos retained involvement in the project from
inception to determination and provided ongoing
support, responding to an evolving brief. They
guided us through the process, providing advice on
layout design, construction methodology and miti-
gation proposals assisting us in securing a detailed
planning permission for residential development on
this ecologically sensitive site.”
“Atmos were particularly effective at dealing with
the statutory authorities and presenting solutions
to ecological issues that arose during the design
process. I was particularly impressed with their
commercial attitude in dealing with ecologically
sensitive issues that have enabled us to add value
to our development.”
John Beardsell, Development Director
www.atmosconsulting.com @AtmosConsulting Atmos Consulting Ltd
Aquatic & Terrestrial Invertebrate Surveys
BREEAM Assessments
Consultation and Liaison with Regulatory
Bodies
Discharge of Planning Conditions
Ecological Appraisal
Ecologic Clerk of Works
Ecological Impact Assessments
Ecological Mitigation Plans
Electro-fishing and Freshwater Pearl Mussel
Fish Surveys, Habitat and Health Assessment
Habitat and Vegetation Surveys & Management
Plans
Habitat Survey Phase1, NVC Phase 2 Survey
Ornithology
Post Construction Monitoring
Protected Species Surveys and Licence
Applications
River Corridor & Habitat Survey
Site Appraisal & Feasibility Studies
Water Framework Directive
Our Ecology and Biodiversity Expertise
From multi-million pound mixed use developments requiring ecological surveys and assessments, biodiversity
guidance and public consultations, through to individual property owners needing support with a bat survey, our
highly experienced team of in-house ecological experts are here to support you in realising the vision of your
project.
Our technical specialists include: ornithologists, protected species experts, aquatic ecologists as well as habitat
and botanical experts. Together, they bring a proven track record in overcoming potential barriers or constraints
to development proposals by producing innovative, robust and defensible solutions that successfully balance the
commercial interests with the relevant statutory requirements for ecological assessment and the needs of wildlife.
Our Ecology and Biodiversity Solutions
Atmos offers a comprehensive range of solutions for the assessment, maintenance and management of
ecological systems across the entire project life-cycle. Our Ecological Consultants are qualified members of the
Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management and hold a wide range of survey licences.
Choose from an integrated service approach or one of our specialist services that can seamlessly feed into your
project, including:
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