Start with the proposal.
We review your plans, site location and any ecology comments before recommending a scope.
Ecology for planning, land & nature
Clear advice.
Better places
for nature.
Ecological surveys, bat assessments, preliminary ecological appraisals and biodiversity net gain for planning projects across West Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. Clear advice from an independent ecology consultancy.
Independent advice · Sussex, Surrey & Hampshire
Grounded in the field.Focused on what comes next.
Preliminary ecological appraisalProtected speciesBiodiversity net gainHabitat management
Ecology that moves things forward
Understand the constraints.
See the opportunities.
Whether you’re altering a roof, extending a building or planning a change in land use, ecology should help you make informed decisions.
We translate field evidence into clear recommendations: what matters, what needs further investigation and what you can do next. Our advice is proportionate to your site and the works you propose.
How we can help
From baseline to
biodiversity.
Ecological surveys and advice for planning
We help homeowners, architects, developers and planning consultants in Billingshurst, Horsham, Pulborough, Chichester, Crawley and surrounding areas.
Selected experience
Real projects.
Considered responses.
Examples from Leith Ecology’s work.
Client and site names are withheld.
PEA · UKHab · BNG
Healthcare extension
A biodiversity strategy within a working site.
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Bat assessment · Survey planning
Residential roof alterations
Clarifying bat survey requirements before works.
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PEA · Habitat assessment · eDNA
Rural equestrian development
A proportionate appraisal of grassland and nearby ponds.
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Low-impact rural tourism
Connecting development design with ecosystem services.
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A clear route through your ecology requirements.
Build the evidence.
Targeted fieldwork and desk review identify habitats, species considerations and further survey needs.
Make the next step clear.
Practical reports, habitat measures and management recommendations support informed project decisions.
Let’s make a clear plan
Good ecology starts
with a conversation.
Send us your site address, proposed works and any planning comments.
We’ll help you identify the right next step.