Through careful assessment, clear communication, and technically sound advice, we guide clients through every stage of the ecological process with confidence and consistency.
Ecological Surveys
Biodiversity Net Gain
Habitat Assessments
Planning Support
Ecological Surveys
Biodiversity Net Gain
Habitat Assessments
Planning Support
Ecological Surveys
Biodiversity Net Gain
Habitat Assessments
Planning Support
Ecological Surveys
Biodiversity Net Gain
Habitat Assessments
Planning Support
Years Of Experience
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.
Through precise surveys, thorough assessments, and clear communication, we ensure every project is supported by credible, defensible ecological evidence.
Deep ecological knowledge across surveys and legislation.
Same ecologist assigned to every project, start to finish.
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.
Our lead ecologist conducts all surveys personally, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
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.
Our clients include house builders, property 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 Alderley Edge, 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 now mandatory for most development projects in England under the Environment Act 2021. It requires developments to deliver at least a 10% net gain in biodiversity. We provide BNG assessments and habitat management plans to help you meet this requirement.
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.
Hear from the developers, planners, and house builders who trust Woodbank Environmental to deliver consistent, reliable ecological consultancy on their projects.
"Working with Woodbank has been refreshingly straightforward. Celia was available throughout — clear, responsive, and genuinely invested in getting the right outcome for our project."
"The PEA report was thorough, well-structured, and delivered on time — exactly what we needed. We knew who we were dealing with from day one, no handoffs and no confusion at any stage."
"Woodbank handled our BNG assessment and HMMP with real care. The advice was practical, the report was clean and professional, and the whole process felt managed and attentive throughout."
"I needed an ecologist who communicates clearly and keeps things simple. Woodbank delivered exactly that — honest advice, reliable reports, and consistent contact from start to finish."
