Ecology Services

Protect biodiversity and ensure compliance with Lucion’s expert ecological services, helping you navigate regulations and achieve your project goals.

When navigating the complex world of development projects, balancing your goals with the protection of our natural environment can be a daunting challenge. That’s where Lucion comes in. Our team of highly skilled ecologists is dedicated to helping you overcome the obstacles posed by ecological regulations and legislation, including Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), ensuring that your projects can move forward smoothly while minimising their impact on local biodiversity.

With the introduction of BNG through the Environment Act 2021, most new planning applications in England now require a minimum 10% net gain in biodiversity. Lucion’s expertise is crucial in helping you navigate these requirements, incorporating BNG principles into your design and planning process. We’ll work closely with you, your architects, and planners to ensure your development not only complies with regulations but also leaves a positive legacy for the natural environment, avoiding costly delays and enhancing your project’s ecological value.

With Lucion’s comprehensive range of ecological services, you can be confident that your project’s unique needs will be met. From preliminary ecological appraisals and protected species surveys to licensing and mitigation strategies, you’ll have expert guidance every step of the way. Our in-depth knowledge of UK regulations, combined with our practical approach, means you’ll benefit from innovative solutions that keep your projects on track and within budget.

No matter what sector you’re in – local planning, construction, or large corporations – you can trust Lucion to help you overcome your ecological challenges. With our proven track record of delivering high-quality results that satisfy regulatory requirements and contribute to the conservation of our natural heritage, you can focus on your core objectives while we handle the ecological aspects of your project.

Partnering with Lucion means your projects are in good hands. You can rely on our commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and ability to deliver results that exceed your expectations.

Together we can protect biodiversity, ensure compliance, and achieve success in your endeavours, so you can move forward with confidence.

Case studies

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Ecological Consultants for Nottinghamshire Solar Development

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Environmental Impact Assessment – Eggborough

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Environmental Services for Farnborough Airport

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Trusted, Assured Ecology Services

IEMA EIA Quality Mark

Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd has achieved the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment’s (IEMA) Quality Mark for Environmental Impact Assessment as a large producer of Environmental Statements and Chapters.

Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management

Lucion’s team of Ecologists undergo specialist training and maintain active membership with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.

CIWEM Membership

Many of our Water Services Consultants are members of the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management with several of our team holding Chartership status.

Testimonials

Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd has advised Hermes for over 22 years on a range of environmental issues. Their team holds an impressive depth of knowledge and experience, which added to their commercial understanding, makes Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd an invaluable member of our project team.

Jo Flattery Associate Director & Project Management

Ecology FAQ

Getting started with addressing a project’s ecological needs is a straightforward process.

Contact Lucion to discuss your project requirements. Our teams work with you to create a customised plans that meets your needs and budget.

Whether your project is in the early planning stages or already in development, our experienced ecologists provide assistance every step of the way, helping you protect biodiversity, ensure compliance, and achieve success.

By choosing a reputable ecological consultancy for a project’s ecological requirements, developers gain access to a team of highly qualified and experienced ecologists who are dedicated to helping achieve project goals.

At Lucion, we offer a comprehensive range of services, tailored to your specific needs, focusing on delivering pragmatic, cost-effective solutions.

Our commitment to excellence, combined with our teams’ in-depth knowledge of UK regulations and best practices, ensures that your project will benefit from the highest level of ecological support.

Mitigating the ecological impact of a development project involves implementing measures to avoid, reduce, or compensate for any potential harm to biodiversity.

This may include designing the project to avoid sensitive habitats, creating new habitats to replace those lost, or translocating protected species to suitable receptor sites.

Working closely with our team of ecologists, we help develop a bespoke mitigation strategy that meets the specific needs of your project and ensures its long-term sustainability.

Ecological licensing is the process of obtaining legal permission to carry out activities that may impact protected species or their habitats.

Licenses are issued by the relevant statutory bodies, such as Natural England or Natural Resources Wales, and are required when a project cannot avoid impacting protected species.

It’s important to consult with experienced ecologists who are well-versed in the licensing process and can guide the application, ensuring that the project meets all necessary criteria.

Compliance with protected species legislation is essential for any development project.

Lucion’s Ecologists can help identify the presence of protected species on your site through targeted surveys, such as bat surveys, great crested newt surveys, and reptile surveys.

If protected species are found, appropriate mitigation strategies and necessary licenses should be obtained to ensure that the project remains compliant throughout its lifecycle.

A preliminary ecological appraisal is an initial assessment of a site’s ecological value and its potential to support protected species.

This appraisal is crucial for identifying any ecological constraints early in the planning process, allowing for appropriate mitigation measures to be incorporated into the project design.

Conducting a preliminary ecological appraisal can help avoid costly delays and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.