Ecological Consultant Dublin
Expert ecological and environmental assessments for planning applications in Dublin. CIEEM Registered Practice with fast turnaround.
Ecological Assessments in Dublin
Dublin's extensive coastline supports estuarine and intertidal habitats of international importance. The city's river corridors — Liffey, Tolka, and Dodder — provide vital wildlife corridors through urban areas. Development pressure is intense across all four local authority areas, making ecological assessment a routine planning requirement.
Natura 2000 Sites in Dublin
Key Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) in Dublin include South Dublin Bay SAC, North Dublin Bay SAC, Glenasmole Valley SAC, Wicklow Mountains SAC (extending into south Dublin), and Rye Water Valley/Carton SAC.
Special Protection Areas (SPAs) include South Dublin Bay and River Tolka Estuary SPA, North Bull Island SPA, Baldoyle Bay SPA, Rogerstown Estuary SPA, and Malahide Estuary SPA.
Protected Species
Dublin supports significant populations of wintering waterbirds including Brent Geese, Oystercatcher, and Bar-tailed Godwit in its coastal SPAs. All nine Irish bat species have been recorded in the county. Badger populations persist in suburban and peri-urban areas, particularly in Fingal and South Dublin.
Services in Dublin
AA Screening is required for the vast majority of planning applications across Dublin due to the number and proximity of Natura 2000 sites, particularly along the coast and in river valleys. Bat surveys are frequently requested for demolition, renovation, and infill development. NIS is commonly needed for larger residential and commercial schemes.
AA Screening
Stage I screening for developments near SACs and SPAs in Dublin.
Learn more →Natura Impact Statement
Stage II assessment with mitigation measures for Dublin planning applications.
Learn more →Bat Surveys
Preliminary roost assessments and emergence surveys across Dublin.
Learn more →Ecological Impact Assessment
Comprehensive EcIA for larger developments in Dublin.
Learn more →Badger Surveys
Sett surveys and impact assessment for Dublin planning applications.
Learn more →Habitat Surveys
Fossitt habitat mapping and ecological baseline assessment in Dublin.
Learn more →Need a Flood Risk Assessment in Dublin?
We also provide Stage 1, 2 & 3 Flood Risk Assessments for planning through our dedicated service. Proper OPW methodology with fast turnaround.
Visit floodriskreport.ie →Working with Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council, South Dublin County Council, and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
We have extensive experience preparing ecological reports for Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council, South Dublin County Council, and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Our reports are thorough, clearly structured, and address the specific requirements of local planning officers. We regularly handle Further Information responses within tight timeframes.
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