Expert Ecological Surveys & Planning Compliance

For Landlords, Developers & The Public Sector

Find a trusted local surveyor instantly, or commission our expert team directly. Every project we quote helps fund mandatory local planning compliance and invests directly back into West Midlands biodiversity.

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Our Core Ecological Services

Professional, efficient planning compliance for projects of all scales across the West Midlands and beyond.

Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA)

The essential first step for almost every planning application. We deliver rapid, comprehensive baseline walkovers and detailed habitat mapping to identify ecological constraints early and keep your project on track.

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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

Statutory 10%+ net gain metric calculations, baseline habitat scoring, and practical habitat creation or management planning for LPA compliance.

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Bat Surveys & Acoustic Monitoring

Preliminary Roost Assessments (PRA), dusk/dawn emergence counts, and static detector deployments tailored to natural history and BCT guidelines.

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Great Crested Newt (GCN) Surveys

Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) assessments, eDNA water sampling, and detailed population surveys to satisfy planning and licensing conditions.

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Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)

Comprehensive ecological evaluations for complex or large-scale developments. We provide robust impact predictions, mitigation strategies, and formal reporting to ensure full local planning authority compliance.

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Acoustic Data & Analysis Bureau

AI-accelerated call extraction paired with manual QA verification. Receive clean, reliable Excel data outputs ready for analysis, formatted to your consultancy’s exact custom specs.

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Bat boxes donated

Bird boxes donated

”Our commitment to the local environment goes beyond paperwork. Every commercial contract with EcologyFYI directly funds wildlife boxes and tree planting initiatives within West Midlands communities.”

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Ecological Surveys You Can Trust

Planning permission requires absolute accuracy. We connect developers and homeowners with independent, fully qualified local ecologists who understand local planning policies inside and out. Get your project moving forward without compliance delays.

Verified Professional Standards: Surveyors aligned with CIEEM guidelines.
Fully Licensed & Insured: Experts holding valid species licenses for local planning compliance.
Local Authority Expertise: Navigating local council requirements seamlessly.