Is an initial scoping survey enough?
Scoping surveys (which are often referred to as extended Phase 1 surveys) are useful documents to define whether further survey effort for a particular species is required. Where a scoping report recommends further surveys need to be conducted, Natural England recommends that the application should not be validated until the detailed surveys have been conducted, and the results provided. For example where a scoping survey reveals there are ponds on the application site and a great crested newt survey is recommended, the application should not be validated until the amphibian surveys are submitted. All surveys should be carried out at an appropriate time of year and employ methods that are suited to the local circumstances. It is important that this work is undertaken by a reputable, experienced, qualified and, where appropriate, suitably licensed person. Note: For details of optimal survey periods, please refer to Optimum Times to Survey Table .
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