Renovation of St. Nicholas’ Church

The project Renovation of St. Nicholas church in Grosmont, Monmouthshire to repair the roof and help preserve the medieval building.The Parochial Church Council is responsible for the church raised funding for the work and were awarded grants from HLF and Cadw.

Our involvement Evidence of bats in the church was reported by Natural Resources Wales and Pure Ecology was commissioned to be the appointed ecologists for a European Protected Species licence. The project required a full bat survey to evaluate the conservation status of the roosts and we provided support throughout the licensing process, which included developing a mitigation strategy, applying for the licence and providing ecological supervision during the building work. The church supports four bat species, including a maternity roost of brown long-eared bats.

Client Testimonials

Pure Ecology have been professional, practical and proactive; it has been an opportunity to meet and work with an interesting and informative expert outside of my usual circle.

Roger Moscrop

Pure Ecology offer a completely reliable service, combining robust science with expert advice and reliable delivery and reporting. Importantly they also appreciate and respect the safety and sustainability requirements pertaining to our business and to our clients objectives.

Stuart Hedgecott Principal Consultant CH2MHill

Arup have worked with Pure Ecology since the beginning of 2014, and continue to do so because of the excellent service we have received. Anton has consistently provided sound and pragmatic technical ecological services and advice, in particular with regard to specialist bat services. He is highly competent, very organised and excellent at communicating and interpreting the likely significance of his work throughout the process.â€

Arup

Thank you so so much for your prompt report, such a pleasure to work with such an efficient company and pleasant staff.

Mr James, Homeowner in Monmouthshire.

Pure Ecology provided a comprehensive service and the report was clear and concise. The ecology assessment was well received by the local authority

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We use Pure Ecology because the are reliable and consistently deliver a high quality of work. They respond quickly, work well with our development team and have successfully negotiated ecological requirements with the planning authority

Lisa Way Development Surveyor, Monmouthshire Housing Association

We have found Pure ecology to be very knowledgeable and well respected. Their approach is both professional, friendly and they are always happy to listen to clients requirements and look for workable solutions

Andrew Carter, Morgan & Horowskyj Architects

Pure Ecology provides a professional and reliable service. Their comprehensive knowledge and understanding of ecological issues within the planning system has been invaluable for the success of several of our schemes.

Joe Burnard, Project Manager for Rea Housing Development