Charging Guidelines for Commercial Data Searches

It is always difficult to be certain of a charge before checking the individual site maps for each enquiry, as each one requests different search areas and data. However, it is possible to set out some charges for standard data searches with certain sized buffers. Please note that final charges will be set by BRERC once we are in possession of a map of the search area, and we reserve the right to charge for any given enquiry.

Please be aware that any charge is not a charge for the data provided, but for the time and expertise needed to perform searches.

Basic Charge

If your site (without buffer) is less than 0.5km in area or less than 0.5km in length (for linear sites) then the following basic charges will apply:

Basic charge for full standard search with 0.5km buffer - Ł90 exc. VAT (minimum charge)
Basic charge for full standard search with 1.0km buffer - Ł120 exc. VAT
Basic charge for full standard search with 2.0km buffer - Ł240 exc. VAT

For charges involving bigger buffers, please contact us.

Charge Multipliers

For sites larger in area or longer in length than 0.5km, the basic charge is multiplied depending on the size of your site, thus:

Where the site is between 0.5 and 1km – basic charge multiplied by 1.5
Where the site is between 1 and 2km – basic charge multiplied by 2
Where the site is between 2 and 3km – basic charge multiplied by 3
Where the site is between 3 and 4km – basic charge multiplied by 4
Where the site is between 4 and 5km – basic charge multiplied by 5
Where the site is between 5 and 6km – basic charge multiplied by 6
Where the site is between 6 and 7km – basic charge multiplied by 7
Where the site is between 7 and 8km – basic charge multiplied by 8
Where the site is between 8 and 9km – basic charge multiplied by 9
Where the site is between 9 and 10km – basic charge multiplied by 10
Where the site is between 10 and 11km – basic charge multiplied by 11
Where the site is between 11 and 12km – basic charge multiplied by 12
Where the site is between 12 and 13km – basic charge multiplied by 13
Where the site is between 13 and 14km – basic charge multiplied by 14

For charges involving larger areas, please contact us.

Each distinct site will be treated as a separate enquiry for purposes of charging. For example, an enquiry sent to us that asks for a full standard search for two separate 0.3km long sections of railway embankment, each a with 0.5km buffer, will be charged at Ł180 (2x Ł90).

Bat searches (and other extended searches)

Requests for specific bat searches beyond the normal specified buffer zone are now charged at an additional Ł75, to reflect the increasing amount of extra work we have to undertake for such requests. Bat records, roost records (where not confidential) and designated sites related to bats will all be included in any extended bat search.

Other extended searches (for example the inclusion of non-notable species) will be charged at our own discretion.

If you require more than one copy or reprints of maps, these are charged at Ł1 per map.

If you require a quick turnaround we may be able to prioritise your enquiry, subject to our workload and a 25% surcharge.

Please note that, as stated before, BRERC will make the final decision on charges imposed for any given enquiry.

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