Company Updates

When planning a new development of any size, one of the first considerations should be the impact your project will have on the local environment. Construction work may destroy some elements of the local ecosystem and disturb others, which can have a huge knock-on effect for local and even national wildlife, as well as causing environmental damage. To try and counteract that, and to improve and protect the planet, the government has a set of rules around biodiversity in development projects – with the latest addition being a biodiversity net gain credit system.

With spring just around the corner, we can look forward to seeing more of our spectacular British wildlife as the temperature rises, daylight hours increase, and flora begins to grow again. For those looking to submit planning applications, or working on new development proposals, it’s important to think ahead at this time of year, to ensure you’re not caught out by ecological surveys with a restricted season.

The government published a consultation document at the end of last year on proposed reforms to National Planning Policy, alongside a draft version of a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), setting out its planning policies for England. A few weeks before, the government also announced amendments to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (LURB) following pressure from backbench MPs calling for a ban on mandatory housing targets, as well as abolishing the requirement for a five-year housing land supply.

The Engain team recently visited the North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre at Congresbury.

Engain is proud to announce that they have achieved ISO 9001 accreditation, the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS). Achieving this coveted standard demonstrates the team’s ability to deliver a high level of services consistently, meeting the expectations of both client and regulatory requirements.

The year has been filled with a whole host of exciting projects for Engain, the well-respected environmental consultancy. As Christmas closes in, Engain are reflecting on the incredible success they’ve experienced over the past year.

Engain is now in the final stages of achieving ISO 9001 accreditation, the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS).

The Engain team is delighted to see the promotion of administrator Hayley Stevens to the role of Client Service Coordinator.

We are delighted to have opened the doors to our new office in Bristol, which provides the perfect environment to further grow the business.

Engain and the Land Rover at large this week conducting ecological and environmental site surveys - whilst keeping a safe distance.....

Engain is excited to be working again on one of the South West's most iconic projects, the re-development of Drake's Island.

Engain continue to engage with clients during the lock-down to enable continuity and planning for development sites.

As we near the grip of winter, it feels almost impossible to be looking back on yet another year - another which has packed in plenty of many new and continuing projects, both in the UK and the Mediterranean.

Congratulations to our consultant Jonny, who is now fully BRE qualified as a CEEQUAL assessor.

Last week, we welcomed two budding ecologists to the team, for a work experience placement. Here's what they had to say about their time with us.