EnviroTech UK

Guides

Plain-English guides to environmental constraints, surveys and planning in Scotland — from someone who queries the same authoritative data (NatureScot, SEPA, BGS, Coal Authority) the professionals do.

Planning

Do I Need an Ecology Survey for Planning Permission in Scotland?

When protected species trigger a survey, what a PEA involves, the seasonal-timing trap, costs — and how to check your site for free.

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What Does an Environmental Desktop Study Cost in 2026?

The real market price of a Phase 1 desk study, turnaround times, and when the £199.99 instant screening is the smarter first step.

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Site Constraints to Check Before You Buy Land in Scotland

A practical pre-purchase checklist across all ten environmental domains, so a plot doesn't surprise you after you've bought it.

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Phase 1 vs Phase 2 Surveys, PEA & Desk Study — What's the Difference?

The jargon explained simply, and where an instant screening fits in the process.