Know Your Site's Environmental Risk

Run a free environmental desktop study on any site in Scotland or England. Get instant constraint counts and risk levels across 10 environmental domains, checked against each country's own legislation and agencies.

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10 Environmental Domains Scotland and England AI-Assisted Summaries
Phase 1 Desktop Study
Ecology • Archaeology • Hydrology • Flood Risk • Soil • Geology • Contaminated Land • Mining • Designated Sites • Landscape

How It Works

From site selection to full report in minutes. Steps 1–3 are completely free.

Free

Draw Your Site

Choose Scotland or England, then draw a polygon around your study area on the interactive map.

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We Query the Data

Our system queries 10+ authoritative environmental databases and APIs in real time.

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See Your Preview

View constraint counts and risk levels for every environmental domain — for free.

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Purchase Full Report

Unlock the complete desktop study with maps, species data and AI-assisted summaries built on authoritative data.

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Download & Use

Get the full HTML report plus a branded Word document ready for your client.

What You See for Free

The preview report shows exactly what was found on your site, so you know if the full report is worth purchasing.

Example Preview Report
Protected Species8 species recordsHIGH
Archaeological Sites3 heritage recordsMODERATE
Watercourses2 featuresHIGH
Designated Sites1 designationMODERATE
Contaminated Land0 recordsLOW
Mining Hazards0 hazardsLOW
Soil Types2 soil unitsMODERATE
Full ecology data, maps, species analysis, archaeology details, Word document — unlock with purchase

Simple Pricing

One price, no subscriptions. Pay per report.

£199.99 / report

One-time payment per site

  • Full HTML report across all 10 domains
  • Downloadable Word document (.docx)
  • Interactive maps with data overlays
  • Species-specific ecology breakdowns
  • AI-assisted landscape summary built on authoritative data
  • Executive summary with constraint levels
  • Conclusions and recommended surveys
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before running your first survey.

Which areas do you cover?

Scotland and England. Each country has its own report, built on its own legislation and statutory bodies, so choose the country your site is in before you draw it. A site that crosses the border should be split and run as two studies. Wales is not covered yet.

What do I get for £199.99?

A full environmental desktop study for your site across all 10 domains: ecology, archaeology, hydrology, soil, geology, contaminated land, mining, designated sites, landscape and infrastructure, plus flood risk for English sites. You get an interactive HTML report with maps and data overlays, plus a branded Word document (.docx) ready to share with your client, including an executive summary, constraint levels, species breakdowns and recommended next surveys.

What's free, and when do I pay?

Drawing your site, querying the data and viewing the preview are completely free, no signup or card required. You only pay the £199.99 if you choose to unlock the full report for that site.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from live queries to authoritative sources. UK-wide sources include the NBN Atlas, the British Geological Survey, Ordnance Survey and the Mining Remediation Authority. Scottish sites also use NatureScot, Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Forestry and the James Hutton Institute; English sites use Natural England, the Environment Agency and Historic England. Data is accessed at the moment your report is generated, so it reflects the latest available records.

Is this a substitute for a full Phase 1 survey?

No. This is a desktop screening study based on publicly available data, an excellent first step for understanding a site's constraints and scoping further work. It does not replace a professional Phase 1 habitat survey, an on-site walkover or specialist assessment.

How is AI used in the report?

AI is used to summarise and describe findings in plain language, for example the landscape description and executive summary. The underlying constraint data always comes from the authoritative databases, not from the AI.

Where Our Data Comes From

Every report is built from live queries to authoritative UK, Scottish and English environmental databases.

UK-wide
National Biodiversity Network (NBN) Atlas Species occurrence records for protected and notable species
British Geological Survey (BGS) 1:625,000 Bedrock and Superficial Deposits mapping via OGC API
Ordnance Survey NGD API Watercourses, rivers and water network features
UK Lakes Database Lochs, lakes and standing water bodies
Mining Remediation Authority Formerly the Coal Authority: coalfield and development risk areas
OpenStreetMap Base mapping, satellite imagery and infrastructure features
Scotland
NatureScot SSSI, SAC, SPA, NNR, Ramsar and MPA boundaries; protected species guidance
Scottish Forestry Ancient Woodland Inventory
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) Scheduled Monuments, Listed Buildings, Gardens & Designed Landscapes, Battlefields; Canmore
James Hutton Institute National Soil Map of Scotland (SSKIB) 1:250,000
Spatial Hub Scotland Contaminated land register held by Scottish local authorities
England
Natural England SSSI, SAC, SPA, Ramsar, NNR, LNR, Ancient Woodland, Priority Habitat, SSSI Impact Risk Zones, Agricultural Land Classification, National Landscapes and National Parks
Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning (Flood Zones 2 and 3), Statutory Main River map, historic landfill
Historic England National Heritage List for England, Registered Parks and Gardens, Battlefields, Conservation Areas
Cranfield University Soilscapes Soilscapes soil mapping, 1:250,000

Data currency varies by source. Records are accessed at the moment of report generation. Users should verify critical findings directly with the original data providers for planning or regulatory purposes.

Contact Us

Questions about our reports or B2B platform? Drop us a message or email us directly: info@envirotechuk.com