Scotland-based consultancy
Working with trusted specialists
CIEEM Member
Professional standards
Direct Ecologist Access
One point of contact throughout
UK-wide coverage
Projects across all four nations
Project guidance
What does your project need?
Start with the route that best matches where you are now. Each one leads to the most useful next step.
What we do
Ecological services for every stage of the planning process
Eight service lines covering feasibility, survey, assessment, licensing and construction, delivered by the ecologist who handles your project.
Ecological Assessment
Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), Extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys and ecological impact assessments to inform planning and development.
View service →02Protected Species Surveys
Surveys and mitigation for protected species including bats, badgers, water voles, otters, reptiles, great crested newts, barn owls and more.
View service →03Habitats & Botany
Habitat surveys, NVC and botanical assessments, habitat classification and mapping to support planning, management and BNG.
View service →04Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
Site-based ecological support to ensure works are carried out in line with planning conditions, method statements and wildlife legislation.
View service →05Hydrology & Water Environment
Drainage assessments, hydrological surveys and water environment advice to support sustainable development and compliance.
View service →06Biodiversity & Enhancement
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, habitat management plans and ecological enhancement strategies to deliver long-term value.
View service →07Renewables & Infrastructure
Ecological support for renewable energy, infrastructure and major projects including wind, solar, grid, transport and utilities.
View service →08Reporting & Documentation
Technical reporting, method statements, licence applications and planning documentation prepared to the highest professional standards.
View service →How it works
Ecology through the planning process
A clear route from the first site review to planning approval and construction support, shaped around what your project actually needs.
Initial site review
A desktop review of habitat data, designations and records to identify likely ecological constraints.
Ecological survey
Field surveys tailored to the site, project and potential species or habitat requirements.
Assessment & reporting
Clear reports prepared around the evidence and the requirements of the planning authority.
Planning submission
Ecology information submitted with the application, with support for any follow-up queries.
Mitigation & licensing
Practical mitigation and any protected-species licensing needed to keep the project compliant.
Construction support
On-site ecological supervision and advice through delivery, where the project requires it.
Why BMG Ecology
Direct access to an experienced ecologist
Speak directly with the person handling your project.
Clear advice without unnecessary jargon.
Surveys and reporting tailored to planning requirements.
Practical support around project deadlines.
Responsive communication throughout.
Planning officer asked for an ecology survey?
Get a quote →Who we work with
Built around real development projects
The ecological risk on a solar farm looks nothing like the risk on a barn conversion. We work to the constraints your sector actually has.
Recent work
Ecology in practice
Two projects that show how early ecological input changes what a scheme costs and how long it takes.
Client feedback
“BMG turned around the survey work inside our programme and the report went through planning without a single query. That is not something we can say about every consultant we have used.”
Senior Planning Manager
Regional housing developer
Tell us about your project
Send your site postcode, project type and any ecology requirements you have already been given. We will help you understand the next step.