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Wind Energy and Peatland Protection: A balanced path forward

As the UK accelerates its transition to clean energy, striking the right balance between renewable energy development and nature conservation becomes increasingly critical. A recent position paper – “RenewableUK: Peatlands, Renewables and Irreplaceable Habitats” — highlights how this balance can be achieved while safeguarding valuable peatland resources. At Avian Ecology, we welcomed the opportunity to […]

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Avian Ecology supports UK’s latest major solar milestone – Helios project granted DCO consent

We are proud to announce that the Helios Renewable Energy Project has received development consent. On 3 December 2025, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) granted the DCO (Development Consent Order) for the project. The scheme, promoted by Enso Energy in partnership with Cero Generation, features ground-mounted solar arrays, a battery energy

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Successful Solar Planning Inquiry

Avian Ecology recently supported JBM Solar Projects at Public Inquiry for the Copse Lodge Solar Farm, near Greatworth in Northamptonshire. In his decision notice, the Inspector acknowledged the very substantial benefit to biodiversity benefits the project will deliver, affording it substantial weight in his final decision to award planning permission. Avian company Director Howard Fearn

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Welcome news as Habitats Directives ‘Fit for Purpose’

This afternoon a ‘fitness check’ by the European Commission recognised that the European Birds and Habitats Directives are relevant and remain fit for purpose. This means the Directives will not be re-opened but more work is required to ensure the Directives are properly implemented into UK legislation. The Directives are vital to the protection and

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New Planning Bill Opens Doors for Development on Brownfield Land

The proposed Housing and Planning Bill 2015-2016 could lead to automatic planning permission on land of high ecological value, but consideration of ecology shouldn’t be overlooked. In October 2015, the Housing and Planning Bill was introduced to the House of Commons, and was ascended to Reporting on 10th December 2015 (with amendments). The Bill, which

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Tigers, zebras…and bats?

Avian Ecology, working with Cass Associates of Liverpool, was recently appointed to undertake ecological appraisals within the Knowsley Safari Park complex near Liverpool. These were needed to inform two separate planning applications; one for a brand-new tiger enclosure and the other a ‘safari lodge’ rest area where park visitors can overlook the site from the

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Ecological Advice for Europe’s Largest Floating Solar Farm

Floating solar farms are relatively new to the UK renewables industry and United Utilities are leading the way with the recent go-ahead for Europe’s largest floating solar farm based at Godley Reservoir, Manchester. Avian Ecology provided initial ecological and ornithological feasibility advice for this ground breaking Project, further demonstrating Avian Ecology’s position as the UK

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