Credit rating: maximise your BREEAM and CfSH score

Expert knowledge to optimise the ecological value of your project.

Ecological understanding, practical advice

The construction and civil engineering industry quality standard, BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH) are credit scoring systems used to assess your development’s ecological impact.

Our team of Suitably Qualified Ecologists (SQEs) has the knowledge and understanding to guide you through the process and advise you on how to get the best score – which will help you to obtain planning permission.

We’ll work out the change in ecological value your project will have on the site, based on international ecological standards. And we’ll let you know the best ways to get the most from your development in line with biodiversity and legal guidelines.

Expert ecological know-how

Our BREEAM and CfSH services include:

• Scoping – gathering initial data on your plot, including a site visit and a Phase 1 ecological appraisal
• Report – in-depth results on how your site currently scores on the BREEAM and CfSH scales
• Advice – showing you how to maximise the ecological value of your development, such as protecting native species and encouraging biodiversity.

We’ll be available throughout the process to help you meet your goals and get the permissions you need to make your project a success.

Contact us now to discuss your requirements.

We’ll help you maximise your credits

Maximising Your Credits from “Ecological Value and Protection of Ecological Features” (LE 02)

We will advise you on the most cost-effective and pragmatic solutions for protecting ecological features on site, including ways to avoid impact on protected species, so that you can gain your Credit.

Maximising Your Credits from “Mitigating Ecological Impact” (LE 03)

This category focuses on the diversity of plant species before and after development. In order to get your Credit, the number of species and areas of planting need to be greater than before the development. We are experts in attaining this credit by recommending innovative planting mixes that are very species rich, such as green roofs, wild flower meadows and perennial prairie planting.

Maximising Your Credits from “Enhancing Site Ecology” (LE 04)

We would give you ecological enhancement recommendations that are simple and effective to implement. We do this by focusing on which aspect of biodiversity could be realistically helped most on site in a manner that fits with your development. This way, you can maximise your credits and help biodiversity effectively for least hassle and cost.

Maximising Your Credits from “Long Term Impact on Biodiversity” (LE 05)

We will give you straightforward advice and management recommendations so that you can protect important features within your project so that your Credit is secure.