You are in: Landscape Planning > Ecology > Timing of Protected Species Surveys   Landscape Planning Ltd | Timing of Protected Species Surveys     Timing of Protected Species Surveys     Following the full implementation of PP29 and associated literature, such as PAS 2010:2006, local authorities now have a duty to consider biodiversity conservation in the determination of all types of planning permission. It is now required that full protected species surveys are carried out prior to submission of any planning application, and omission of such data is likely to delay the application. Appropriate timing of surveys is vital, initially to effectively record the presence or likely absence of a protected species and secondly, to ensure that the methodology is accepted by Natural England and Planning Authorities. Spring and summer, between March and September, are the most suitable months to survey for the majority of protected species, although the final timing is highly dependent upon weather conditions. Survey requirements for great crested newts, as dictated by Natural England, include at least 2 surveys to be conducted between mid-April and mid-May. Whilst the majority of protected species hibernate during winter or require relatively warm weather conditions for effective survey, it is still possible to carry out some ecological site investigations during the winter months. Detailed timelines with the ecological reasoning behind restricted survey and mitigation timelines can be found by viewing the download link on the ecology pages.

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