Ecologists assessing a grassland site

Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA)

Assessment of potential effects on protected sites such as SPAs, SACs and Ramsar sites.

England and WalesReport typically guaranteed within 7 days of survey — or it's free

A Habitat Regulations Assessment, or HRA, may be requested by a Local Planning Authority for work close to specially protected places such as Special Protection Areas, Special Areas of Conservation and Ramsar sites.

The assessment considers whether the proposed work could affect any protected site. Where effects are identified, we recommend measures to avoid or mitigate them and opportunities to balance the project with ecological enhancement.

We typically guarantee your completed HRA report within 7 days of the survey date—or it’s free.

Enquire about this service

Tell us what you know so far.

Include the site location, planning stage and any ecology documents you already have. We will help you identify the next step.

This will open your email app with the enquiry ready for you to send.