Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)

Protecting biodiversity and securing planning success through expert ecological assessment and mitigation.

Responsible development starts with understanding the land

An Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) is a vital step in ensuring your project aligns with environmental regulations, protects biodiversity, and avoids costly delays. Whether you're planning housing, infrastructure, or commercial development, our in-house ecologists deliver comprehensive EcIAs that identify ecological risks, propose mitigation strategies, and support planning applications with robust, evidence-based reporting.

Our approach goes beyond compliance. We help you design out ecological impacts, enhance biodiversity, and demonstrate environmental responsibility, strengthening your project's reputation and stakeholder trust. With licensed ecologists, innovative survey tools, and deep regulatory knowledge, we make the complex simple and the sustainable achievable.

Why choose Adler & Allan?

Accredited experts

We have CIEEM-accredited ecologists with extensive terrestrial and protected species expertise

Specialist capability

We are licensed by Natural England to conduct specialist surveys (e.g., bats, badgers, great crested newts)

Advanced technology

We use advanced survey tools, including UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) mapping software

End-to-end support

From scoping and surveys to mitigation and monitoring

Pragmatic solutions

Real-world solutions that balance ecological integrity with development goals

What is the EcIA process?

Scoping & baseline assessment

Desk studies, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), and site walkovers to understand existing habitats and species.

Targeted ecological surveys

Seasonally timed surveys for protected species and habitats, tailored to your site’s needs.

Impact assessment

Evaluation of ecological value, identification of potential impacts, and assessment of their magnitude and significance.

Mitigation, compensation & enhancement

Strategies to avoid, reduce, or offset impacts, plus opportunities to enhance biodiversity.

Reporting

A detailed EcIA report, often forming part of a wider Environmental Statement.

Monitoring

Post-development monitoring to ensure mitigation success and manage residual impacts.

The added value of an EcIA

An EcIA is more than a planning requirement, it’s a strategic asset. It helps:

Secure planning permission by demonstrating environmental due diligence
Avoid costly delays by identifying risks early
Protect and enhance biodiversity through informed design
Build stakeholder trust with transparent, responsible development
Support sustainable outcomes aligned with national and local policy

Need an EcIA for your project?

Our expert ecologists are ready to support your development with clear, actionable insights. Contact us today to discuss your site and get started.