The startup provides a crested newt district licensing scheme that streamlines the licensing process for developers and local authorities, ensuring compliance with ecological regulations. By offering expert assessments and guidance on development proposals, the company reduces time, costs, and risks associated with environmental licensing.
Funding
$740K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Development projects can face delays and increased costs due to the complexities and time-consuming nature of traditional licensing processes for protected species like the great crested newt. Standard licensing routes often require extensive surveys and on-site mitigation, with no guarantee of conservation success.
Solution
NatureSpace Partnership offers streamlined district and organizational licensing schemes for great crested newt mitigation, providing a quicker and more sustainable alternative to traditional licensing. The company's Natural England-approved schemes enable developers and infrastructure providers to proceed with projects without the need for time-consuming newt surveys. NatureSpace uses Impact Risk Zone maps to determine the likelihood of newt presence and ensures fair fees for ecological impacts. Fees are directly invested in off-site habitat creation and long-term management, delivered in partnership with conservation NGOs.
Target Audience
NatureSpace serves developers, ecological consultants, planning agents, and local planning authorities seeking efficient and sustainable solutions for great crested newt mitigation.
Features
- District Licensing Scheme for development projects, offering a streamlined alternative to standard licensing
- Organizational Licensing for infrastructure projects, providing coverage for major works and routine maintenance
- Impact Risk Zone maps to determine the likelihood of great crested newt presence
- Habitat creation and restoration delivered by the Newt Conservation Partnership
- Long-term monitoring and management of aquatic and terrestrial habitats
- Integration of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to offer cost savings to developers and contribute to freshwater conservation projects
- Online enquiry form for developers to receive a free consultation and impact assessment