When to Get Us Involved
Ecology plays a key role in commercial developments, particularly for:
Meeting biodiversity net-gain targets
Integrating green infrastructure to enhance urban environments.
Planning applications
Ecology input will be required whether you are applying for outline, reserved matters or discharge of conditions.
Tight site constraints
Finding creative ecological solutions that work within limited space.
Construction and operational phases
Helping you meet ecological commitments efficiently.
Complex builds
Supporting developments with innovative ecological design solutions.
How Ethos Supports Your Commercial Development
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA)
Identifying potential constraints early to avoid costly delays.
Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)
Ensuring compliance with planning policy and wildlife legislation.
Green infrastructure design
Integrating ecology into landscaping to create high-quality, biodiverse spaces.
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) solutions
Helping you meet BNG requirements and providing offsetting solutions and brokering if it cannot be achieved onsite.
Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
Supporting construction teams to deliver projects in line with ecological obligations.
Protected species surveys
Managing species constraints including bats, badgers, great crested newts, and reptiles.
Recent success story
Dyson Technologies Research and Development Centre
Ethos was commissioned by Dyson to provide ecological consultancy for the transformation of former air hangars at Hullavington Airfield into a state-of-the-art research and development centre. This high-profile project required careful ecological management.
Why developers choose Ethos?
A wealth of knowledge
..With businesses, housing projects and commercial properties.
Experience
Experience across retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use developments, including both greenfield and brownfield sites.
Pragmatic advice
Pragmatic advice that balances ecological requirements with the practicalities of site-specific constraints such as access, building materials and phased construction timelines.
Proven Results
Proven track record of delivering innovative ecological solutions for complex commercial sites.
Expertise
Expertise in integrating ecology with urban design, ensuring green infrastructure enhances public and commercial spaces.
Dedicated BNG Team
A dedicated Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) team to help meet planning requirements while creating attractive, biodiverse spaces.
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for your project
We provide tailored solutions to help you deliver high-quality, sustainable green spaces. Contact us today to discuss your needs. Whether you require:
Biodiversity net gain
Policy advice
Full strategy
Ecological assessments.
