HalpinRobbins provided ecological consultancy services to support an affordable housing development in Washford, Somerset. Working for a housing provider delivering homes for local people in housing need, the project required ecological assessment, protected species surveys and ecological supervision during construction.
Initial surveys identified that the site supported a small population of slow worms and habitat suitable for dormice. As dormice are a European protected species, development required mitigation planning and a licence from Natural England.
HalpinRobbins undertook the initial ecological scoping assessment and Phase 2 surveys. A reptile mitigation strategy using habitat manipulation was implemented to move reptiles from the development area. The team also prepared and secured a dormouse mitigation licence and provided Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) services during construction.
The development was successfully completed while ensuring compliance with wildlife legislation and protection of protected species.
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