Business Details
Expert Ecological Consultancy Services
ERAP Ltd is a dynamic and professional ecological consultancy with extensive expertise in ecological survey and assessment. Our team of qualified ecologists holds the necessary licences to conduct specialist surveys to a high standard, serving landowners, developers, local authorities, and conservation organisations. We prioritise economic and practical solutions to help clients achieve project objectives while minimising ecological impacts. Our services include protected species surveys, mitigation strategies, habitat management, and compliance with wildlife legislation. With decades of combined experience, we provide informed advice aligned with evolving environmental policies and best practices.We collaborate closely with statutory bodies and professional organisations to ensure effective ecological outcomes. Our commitment to biodiversity enhancement is demonstrated through habitat restoration and creation projects. We offer tailored guidance for site-specific challenges and maintain transparency in all client interactions. Our work supports sustainable development through rigorous ecological assessments and mitigation planning. We are dedicated to advancing environmental stewardship while meeting client needs.
Services
Phase 1 Habitat Survey
Protected Species Surveys
Mitigation Strategies
Ecological Impact Assessment
Habitat Creation
Japanese Knotweed Management
River Corridor Surveys
BREEAM Assessments
Ecological Clerk of Works
Public Inquiry Support
Highlights and features
- We hold SMAS Worksafe accreditation for health and safety compliance.
- Our ecologists are licensed for protected species surveys and mitigation.
- We provide tailored ecological solutions for diverse client sectors.
- We implement habitat creation and restoration projects for biodiversity gains.
- Our team has decades of combined experience in ecological consultancy.
Associations and certifications
- SMAS Worksafe
Services
Phase 1 Habitat Survey
Phase 1 Habitat Surveys identify ecological value and constraints for development sites. We assess habitats using standard methodology to inform planning applications and biodiversity strategies. Our surveys guide site masterplans to avoid ecological impacts while maximising habitat opportunities.
Protected Species Surveys
We conduct licensed surveys for protected species including bats, great crested newts, and water voles. Our ecologists use statutory guidelines to detect presence and design mitigation strategies. Surveys ensure compliance with wildlife legislation during development projects.
Mitigation Strategies
Our mitigation strategies minimise ecological impacts through licensed solutions. We design bat roost replacements, badger sett closures, and habitat translocations. Strategies comply with European and UK wildlife laws while supporting development objectives.
Ecological Impact Assessment
We prepare ecological chapters for Environmental Statements required by major developments. Our assessments follow national guidelines to evaluate biodiversity impacts. We provide evidence-based recommendations for planning applications and statutory consultees.
Habitat Creation
Our habitat creation projects restore wetlands, grasslands, and river corridors. We design long-term management plans for priority habitats. Schemes enhance biodiversity while meeting planning conditions and BREEAM requirements.
People
Victoria Burrows
Director and Principal Ecologist
Victoria has over 20 years' experience in ecological consultancy. She specialises in bat surveys, environmental impact assessments, and mitigation licensing. Chartered Environmentalist with expertise in public inquiry evidence and conservation management plans.
Brian Robinson
Senior Ecologist
Brian has 17 years' experience in habitat assessment and protected species surveys. He holds a bat roost survey licence and specialises in GIS mapping. Active in conservation groups and entomology research.
Amy Sharples
Senior Ecologist
Amy specialises in great crested newt surveys and habitat management. She has 12 years' experience in ecological assessments and mitigation implementation. Graduated in Biodiversity and Conservation from the University of Leeds.
Rachel Brown
Graduate Ecologist
Rachel joined ERAP after achieving a first-class degree in Environmental Science. She conducts Phase 1 surveys and protected species assessments. Currently training for great crested newt survey licensing through FSC courses.
Questions
What ecological services does ERAP provide?
We offer habitat surveys, protected species assessments, mitigation strategies, ecological impact reports, habitat creation schemes, and BREEAM assessments for development projects.
Are your ecologists licensed for protected species surveys?
Yes, our team holds licences from Natural England for bats, great crested newts, and other protected species. We prepare licensed mitigation schemes where required.
How do you ensure compliance with wildlife legislation?
We follow statutory guidelines and maintain SMAS Worksafe accreditation. Our mitigation strategies and surveys meet legal requirements for protected species and habitats.
Can you assist with planning applications?
Yes, we prepare ecological chapters for Environmental Statements and provide data for planning submissions. Our surveys meet local authority and statutory consultee requirements.
Do you offer nationwide services?
While based in Chorley, we work with specialist subcontractors across the UK to deliver countrywide ecological consultancy services.
How do you contribute to biodiversity enhancement?
We design habitat restoration projects and create priority habitats like wetlands and grasslands. Our schemes often exceed planning conditions for biodiversity net gain.
