Through careful assessment, clear communication, and technically sound advice, we guide clients through every stage of the ecological process with confidence and consistency.
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We are a specialist ecological consultancy supporting developers, planners, and house builders with clear, reliable, and technically credible ecological advice.
Through careful assessment, clear communication, and technically sound advice, we guide clients through every stage of the ecological process with confidence and consistency.
To deliver high-quality ecological surveys and assessments with precision, ensuring every client receives consistent support and outcomes they can trust.
To be the trusted ecological consultancy of choice — known for consistency, technical credibility, and a personal approach clients can rely on across every project.
We are expert-led, consistent, pragmatic, and reliable — professional without being distant, and approachable without compromising on technical standards.
We follow a structured, transparent approach to every project — ensuring clients always know where they stand, what comes next, and who to speak to at every stage.
We review your site and project requirements to identify the ecological surveys needed.
Surveys are carried out by experienced ecologists selected based on their expertise and the specific requirements of each site.
We deliver clear, well-structured reports and remain available to support the planning process.
We've gathered answers to the questions we hear most, making it easy to understand our services, process, and how we can support your project.
We provide a full range of ecological consultancy services including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments, Protected Species Surveys, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitat Management Plans, and planning support for development projects. Reports can be tailored to specific planning conditions depending on the local authority.
Our clients include house builders, developers, planning consultants, and energy sector clients. We also work with projects referred through planner recommendations and professional networks across the North West and beyond.
Yes. This is a key part of how we work. Clients deal with the same lead ecologist from initial scoping through to final report delivery — ensuring consistency, clarity, and a relationship built on trust at every stage.
We are based in Cheshire, and operate across the North West of England and surrounding regions. Please contact us directly to discuss your project location and requirements.
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is a legislative requirement that is evolving rapidly, with guidance and thresholds being reviewed on an ongoing basis. Each project will be assessed against the most relevant and upcoming legislation, and advice will be given on the specific requirements on a site by site basis.
As early as possible. Engaging an ecologist at the pre-application stage helps identify ecological constraints early, avoids costly delays, and ensures surveys are planned within the appropriate seasonal survey windows for protected species.
Timescales depend on the type of survey and the complexity of the site. A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal can typically be completed within a few weeks, while species-specific surveys may be subject to seasonal constraints. We will always provide a clear timeline at the outset.
Simply get in touch via our contact page or email us at info@woodbankenvironmental.co.uk. We will review your project requirements and provide a clear, straightforward proposal with no obligation.