Case Studies

Our team is built according to our client's needs; we draw on a wide range of expertise to build a suitable team, but always maintaining a single point of contact within HalpinRobbins. This point of contact will usually be one of our founders or senior staff:

MRF and ERF Preliminary Ecological Appraisal

HalpinRobbins were commissioned to undertake an ecological survey of land at Bridgwater, Somerset to support a planning application for a new build MRF (Material Recycling Facility) and ERF (Energy Recycling Facility).

The initial site assessment was undertaken in accordance Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal focusing on plant communities, habitats and United Kingdom and European protected and invasive species.

The 1.2 hectare site was set within an industrial area and had recently been used as a storage and operations area for the construction of an adjacent concrete batching works. This recent disturbance had left just three distinct habitat types; bare earth from recent construction activity, undisturbed grassland and a wet marshy area associated with a defunct drainage channel.

There were no ecological constraints to the development of the land and the project successfully received planning.

Services

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal

Other Studies

Hall and Woodhouse Environmental Permit

Penllergare Valley Woods Lake

Bayham Abbey EcIA

Higher Poole PEA and Reptile Survey

Upper Wick Solar Farm

"Nothing is too much trouble and the two way communication is second to none. I would not hesitate to recommend HalpinRobbins to anyone and we wouldn’t even contemplate going anywhere else."

Samantha Southam - Managing Director

Falcon Rural Housing Limited

View Testimonials