What is a Bat Emergence Survey in Manchester?

We have been commissioned to carried out two bat emergence surveys at this property in Manchester. These were recommended following a Preliminary Roost Assessment that was done on the site. If you require an Bat emergence survey in Manchester, please note there is a limited window of time that these can be conducted. This is known as the ”bat season” which runs from May to September. This emergence survey in Manchester recorded the level of bat activity on the site. This is done using a specialist equipment such as night vision cameras, noise detectors/identifiers and infra red equipment. These surveys are conducted at night and allow our surveyors to monitor and record whether or not bats fly out of the structure. If no bats have been recorded, then that’s all that required.

Alternatively, if bats are recorded entering and exiting the building then a further emergence survey will be needed to assess whether the bats will be affected by the proposed development. In the case that the development is identified as causing damage or disturb to roosting bats then a bat licence will need to be obtained in order to continue with the proposed works.

However, if the development is able to proceed without any damage or disturbance to the areas where bats are roosting, then the development can proceed providing that you follow the recommended precautions.