Great Crested Newts
The Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus) is the UK's largest newt. It is highly protected and is a European Protected Species. Assessing the presence or absence of Great Crested Newts on a proposed site for development is a crucial part of an ecological appraisal and an ecological impact assessment.
Great Crested Newt surveys are undertaken during the breeding season to assess the presence or likely absence of Great Crested Newts (GCN) on or within a 500m radius of a proposed development. A Great Crested Newt survey requires four visits that are undertaken by at least two surveyors, including a Natural England license holder. Two additional visits are needed to evaluate the population size when Great Crested Newts are confirmed to be within the surveyed area.
The presence of Great Crested Newts on or within 500 metres of a site may constrain developments, and so they should be considered in the planning process. Mitigation will need to be designed to avoid affecting the local Great Crested Newt population.
Development of a site where Great Crested Newts may occur can be made legal by the granting of an appropriate Natural England license that PJC can apply for on your behalf. For guidance, assistance and/or further information on Great Crested Newt surveys or mitigation strategies, please call us on 01323 768155, use our enquiry form or email alexia@pjcconsultancy.com. We give:
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