expert Ecology surveys & advice

Keep your project moving. We help developers, planners and landowners reduce planning risk through commercially aware, ecological advice. Serving Bristol and the South West.

How We Help…

We reduce planning risk through practical advice and early ecological input. Find out how our clear and effective advice keeps your projects moving in our easy to understand, sector specific ecology guides →

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Developers & House Builders

How We Help

Taking your project from inception to construction. We integrate our services into your planning and design and provide early-stage risk identification, proportionate mitigation, and strategic ecological input.

Services

A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) is often an important starting point for development projects to determine which, if any, further protected species surveys are required. These could include protected species surveys, BNG advice, and/or Ecological Assessment for larger or more complex schemes.

Guide for Developers

Land Buyers & Strategic Planners

How We Help

We can quickly assess planning potential helping you understand long-term ecology risks and opportunities within a Site prior to purchase. We provide strategic advice and support all the way through post-construction.

Services

Our ecological appraisals and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, aim to inform land value and planning strategies, minimise risks, and enhance decision-making throughout the development process.

Guide for Strategic Land

Renewable Energy (Wind, Solar, BESS)

How We Help

Our Ecologists understand infrastructure delivery and can integrate biodiversity enhancement into project designs.

Services

We identify risks early and provide pragmatic mitigation strategies informed by Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Bird Surveys, Bat Surveys, and BNG Assessments.

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Local Authorities

How We Help

We assist Local Authorities with planning application support. We provide reliable technical support and trusted expertise, policy-aligned recommendations, and an efficient review processes.

Services

Through BNG reviews, habitat assessments, and ecological advice, we address the complexities of planning submissions to improving decision-making. We provide necessary capacity, ensuring technical advice is clear, practical and prompt.

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Why Clients Choose Luscinia

For over ten years, we have worked extensively within the planning system, assisting clients from land purchase, through to submission, and post-construction monitoring. With the help of cutting edge-technology, we can provide innovative solutions to ecological constraints, leading to opportunities for overall project gains.

✓ Early input expertise to reduce risk

✓ Planning-focused approach

✓ Commercial understanding

✓ Clear, pragmatic advice

Featured Projects

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National Grid Southwest Development Project

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Lesser Horseshoe Bat Mitigation

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Join Our Team

With a focus on individual well-being, we offer flexible, hybrid work and job crafting. You can shape your own career, enjoy competitive pay, and benefit from personalised training and extra leave. Plus, fun days out and team activities! We welcome speculative applications at any time of year.

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Which Surveys Do I Need?

From small or large developments to strategic land allocations, we’ve got you covered. Not sure where to start? Talk to one of our friendly Ecologists today.

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Protected Species Surveys

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Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA)

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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessment

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Habitat Regulations Assessment

Latest Ecology Insights & Guides

Need clarification on the recent changes to BNG? Unsure of when protected species surveys can take place on your Site? Not sure where to start? Our quick read guides and PDF infographics help you understand how ecology affects your Site, helping you reduce planning risk and avoid delays from the start.

Insights & Guides

PDF Infographics

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Free Ecology Survey Season Calendar →

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Our Clients Say…

      
   Luscinia Ecology
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   conor crossan 
 
 
 
  We’ve now used Greg and Luscinia on a number of our projects. He’s very helpful throughout and the reports and information he provides is very detailed. We’ve relied on him numerous times for information for future projects
  
 
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   Oliver Galliford 
 
 
 
  We have worked with Greg and his team on a variety of complex projects, ranging from small, highly constrained applications to large major residential schemes. In all cases, their pragmatic and detailed approach has been first class. I would highly recommend them, as their dynamic and hands-on involvement has been invaluable in navigating the ecology and biodiversity complexities associated with bringing planning projects forward. Principal Planner Progress Planning
  
 
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   Bev Kennard 
 
 
 
  The team are super helpful and extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic. I have no hesitations recommending for any ecological needs.
  
 
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   Charlotte Watkins 
 
 
 
  The team at Luscinia Ecology are excellent. They are proactive, responsive and professional. They always deliver very thorough and detailed reports and are a pleasure to work with.
Charlotte Watkins - LP Planning
  
 
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   The Avisons - Timber Lodge 
 
 
 
  We commissioned Luscinia Ecology to produce an ecology report and biodiversity calculation for our planning application. Greg was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and accommodating throughout. His expertise and clear communication made the process seamless. Highly recommended
  
 
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   Joe Erskine 
 
 
 
  As a small volunteer-led organisation, we embarked on a building replacement project to better serve our community. Midway through planning, we encountered an unexpected hurdle: new legislation required a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) metric calculation and report to assess the ecological impact of the changes to our building footprint.
With limited resources and no in-house expertise in ecological reporting, this requirement posed a serious threat to the viability of our project.

At our hour of need, Greg and Jen from Luscinia Ecology stepped in. Understanding the constraints of our budget and the urgency of our situation, they provided expert guidance and produced the required biodiversity metric report with professionalism and empathy.
Their support not only ensured our compliance with the legislation but also helped us understand the ecological implications of our project—empowering us to make more informed decisions going forward.

Outcome:

Thanks to Luscinia Ecology:
We successfully met the biodiversity reporting requirements.
Our project remained on track without compromising our budget.
We gained valuable insight into ecological stewardship.

Greg and Jen’s support was a lifeline. Their expertise and kindness turned a daunting challenge into a manageable task. We’re incredibly grateful for their help and would recommend Luscinia Ecology to any organisation navigating biodiversity compliance.
  
 
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   steven 
 
 
 
  Greg and his team were great in assisting me with my project.
Very professional and responsive to all requirements.
Highly Recommended.
  
 
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   Gary Sewell 
 
 
 
  Greg and his Team are top of the Game, knowledgeable. quick and really understand ecology & BNG .. I cant recommend them enough Gary Sewell MD Clovercourt
  
 
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   Lyndsay Davis 
 
 
 
  Emmaus have been working with Luscinia Ecology over the last two years and throughout that time we have found them to be  professional, consistently going above and beyond with their role for us, their knowledge and advice has proven invaluable and we consider ourselves very lucky to have them working alongside us.
  
 
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   Wesley McCarthy 
 
 
 
  It’s been truly a pleasure to work with Greg for the last 6 years!  He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in finding solutions for difficult sites, particularly when it comes to BNG.  Apart from being an expert in his field, a ‘problem solver’ and very skilful in explaining complicated ecological matters in ‘plain English’,  he is a genuinely a great person.  I was therefore delighted when Greg started Luscinia Ecology Ltd and I can highly recommend Greg for your projects.

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