CfSH Ecology Assessment Surveys

Access Ecology employ Suitably Qualified Ecologists for CfSH assessments. We always strive to achieve the maximum number of possible credits on each project.

Survey Inventory

1. Background Information
2. Survey Methodology

Background Information

The Code for Sustainable Homes was developed by the Building Research Establishment, based on their EcoHomes scheme, as a national standard to encourage and develop more sustainable building practices for homes. A housing development – single or multiple – is awarded points for a number of criteria from energy to surface water runoff, including Ecology, and rewards more sustainable developments whilst discouraging less sustainable developments.

Survey Methodology

The site and development proposal is assessed by a suitable qualified ecologist based on 5 ecological criteria;

Ecological Value of the Site
Ecological Enhancement
Protection of Ecological Features
Change in Ecological Value of the Site
Building Footprint

A phase 1 habitat survey will be conducted to assess the ecological value of the site before the development and where trees are present arboricultural assessments will be carried out. A score is then calculated for the current ecological value of the land following the Code for Sustainable Homes Guidelines.

Our suitably qualified ecologists can recommend mitigation guidelines to reduce the impact on biodiversity, and features and schemes to enhance the ecological value of the site, which if adhered to can help minimise the ecological impact of the development and improve the Code for Sustainable Homes score.

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Ecology Calendar

Change Species Species Bat Badger Birds Great Crested Newt Invertebrate Otter and Water Vole Habitat Walkover Survey Phase 1 Habitat NVC Bat Assessment Eco Appraisals Management NEW Aerial Tree Assessments BREEAM Ecology Assessment CfSH Ecology Assessment AnaBat Services	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

Survey Schedule
Site Survey