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Environmental Confidence

Stour Ecology Ltd is an independent ecological consultancy providing professional, practical and responsive ecological services across Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and the wider East Anglia region.

We specialise in supporting planning and development projects through clear ecological advice, proportionate survey recommendations and high-quality technical reporting. Our services include Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), protected species surveys, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, habitat surveys and ecological clerk of works services.

At Stour Ecology Ltd, we understand the importance of delivering ecological advice that is both technically robust and commercially practical. We work closely with clients, architects, planning consultants, developers and landowners to help projects progress efficiently through the planning process while ensuring ecological considerations are appropriately addressed.

We pride ourselves on providing a reliable, approachable and solution-focused service, with strong communication and attention to detail throughout every stage of a project — from initial feasibility and planning through to construction and post-development management.

Badgers

Species We Survey

Badgers

Badgers

Badger surveys, sett monitoring, bait marking and mitigation strategies.

Bats

Bats

Preliminary Roost Assessments, hibernation surveys, activity surveys, emergence and re-entry surveys, tree assessments and mitigation advice.

Breeding Birds

Breeding Birds

Nesting bird checks, breeding bird surveys and mitigation advice.

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Great Crested Newt

eDNA surveys, Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) assessments, presence/absence surveys and mitigation advice.

Hazel Doremouse

Hazel Dormouse

Habitat assessments, nest tube surveys and mitigation advice.

Otter

Otter

Surveys for otter resting sites, field signs and habitat suitability.

Reptiles

Reptiles

Presence/likely absence surveys for common reptiles including grass snake, slow worm, common lizard and adder.

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Water Vole

Watercourse surveys, field sign searches and habitat assessments.

Our Services

Badgers

Aerial Tree Inspections for Bats and Birds

Specialist climbing inspections of trees to identify bat roosts, nesting birds and other protected species before development or tree works.

Bats

Biodiversity Enhancement Strategies (BES)

Tailored biodiversity enhancement measures to help developments deliver measurable ecological benefits and meet planning requirements.

Breeding Birds

Biodiversity Gain Plans

Preparation of Biodiversity Gain Plans to demonstrate how developments will deliver, secure and monitor Biodiversity Net Gain.

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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments

Baseline habitat surveys, statutory metric calculations and BNG reporting to support planning applications and development projects.

Hazel Doremouse

Construction and Ecological Management Plans (CEMP)

Preparation of Construction Environmental Management Plans to protect wildlife and habitats throughout the construction process.

Otter

Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)

On-site ecological supervision, toolbox talks and compliance monitoring to ensure works are undertaken in accordance with ecological requirements.

Reptiles

Environmental DNA (eDNA)

eDNA surveys for Great Crested Newts, providing a reliable and cost-effective method of determining species presence.

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Habitat Management & Monitoring Plans (HMMP)

Preparation of long-term habitat management and monitoring plans to secure biodiversity enhancements and planning compliance.

Reptiles

Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA)

Comprehensive habitat and protected species assessments to identify ecological constraints and inform planning applications.

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Spatial Analysis and Mapping (GIS)

Professional GIS mapping and spatial analysis to support ecological surveys, habitat plans and planning documentation.

Site Information

Services

Contact

+44 7873736876

office@stourecologyltd.co.uk