At HalpinRobbins, we specialise in providing legally compliant surveys for Great Crested Newts and protected reptile species. Whether you're a developer or landowner, our licensed ecologists deliver efficient, cost-effective assessments to help your projects move forward with confidence.
Great crested newts, Triturus cristatus, are strictly protected under UK law. If your project could affect ponds or suitable terrestrial habitat, surveys are often required.
Our services include:
Survey season runs from mid-March to mid-June. Plan early to avoid delays.
All common UK reptile species are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act and the rarer species (Smooth snake, Coronella austriaca, and sand lizard, Lacerta agilis,) receive additional protection. If your development affects grassland, heath, or scrub, a reptile survey may be required.
We offer:
Survey season is April to September. Early consultation avoids costly delays.
With decades of combined ecological experience, our team is here to simplify the survey process for both developers and landowners. We’ll provide clear advice, reliable reporting, and compliant strategies tailored to your site’s unique needs.
“A huge thank you to HalpinRobbins for all their help in carrying out the Reptile Survey for the land that we recently purchased.
We were under the strictest of deadlines to meet planning requirements and HalpinRobbins pulled out all of the stops to make sure that this was carried out quickly, efficiently and in time. In addition, they liaised with the local Council on our behalf, which made the process for us so much easier. Without the help of HalpinRobbins, we would not have been able to proceed by the required dates and deadlines.”
— Paul Dare, Director of Weston Lion Limited
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Our staff maintain and enhance their knowledge of ecology and the environment through research, specialist training and by maintaining membership of several professional and specialist bodies including:
If you wish to find out more about permitting, ecology services or to discuss a project or development please contact us directly for a free, non-committal discussion.
"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
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