Eco-Check: Rapid Ecological Screening for Smarter Planning

Eco-Check is a remote, desktop-based ecological scoping service that gives you a clear, early understanding of potential ecological constraints on your development site. It’s designed for planning consultants, architects, developers, and self-builders who want to de-risk their project and avoid delays or unexpected costs at the planning stage.

Delivered by experienced ecologists, Eco-Check uses professional GIS analysis and local planning data to flag likely risks (such as protected species, designated habitats, and local policy constraints) and outlines the next steps you may need to take.

Extened desktop review and analysis of your site plans:

✅ Protected sites and priority habitats constraints assessment
✅Protected species constraints analysis
✅ Preliminary BNG estimates
✅ Timeline for optimal ecological surveys and assessment
✅ Initial mitigation suggestions

PLUS

✅ Priority booking for onward services*

Eco-Check is ideal for:

• Planning Consultants
  Who need quick, expert input to advise clients early in the process and strengthen planning submissions.

• Self-Builders and First-Time Developers
  Who want simple, jargon-free advice to avoid costly surprises and delays.

• Architects and Designers
  Who want to identify ecological constraints early and integrate them into design and site layouts.

• Small to Medium Developers
  Who need to assess ecological risks across multiple sites without the time or cost of full surveys.

• Local Authorities and Public Sector Teams
  Who want a fast, defensible way to assess likely biodiversity impacts at the pre-application stage.

Whether you’re working on a single plot or a larger development, Eco-Check gives you peace of mind before you commit to full surveys or planning applications.

*subject to availability