Preliminary Roost Assessment in Nottinghamshire

What is a Preliminary Roost Assessment in Nottinghamshire?

A Preliminary Roost Assessment in Nottinghamshire is conducted with the aim of identifying whether or not a site provides roosting sites or a suitable habitat for bats. A PRA is the first stage in the surveying process for bats and is requested by local planning authorities in the likelihood that the proposed development will affect bats in the surrounding area. Preliminary Roost Assessments in Nottinghamshire can be undertaken during daylight hours at any time of year.

What Happens Following my Preliminary Roost Assessment?

If no evidence of bats is found on site, then all that is needed is the PRA. However, if any evidence of bats is found or if the structure is identified as being suitable for bats, then the next stage would be to have an emergence survey carried out. Please note, these need to be undertaken between May and September. 

What is an Emergence Survey?

An emergence survey records the level of bat activity, undertaken at night that allows our surveyors to monitor and record whether or not bats fly out of the building or structure. If no bats are recorded, then that’s all that required. 

Alternatively, if bats are recorded entering and exiting the building then a further survey will be required to assess whether the bats will be affected by the proposed development. In the event 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 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.

Contact us today to book your Preliminary Roost Assessment in Nottinghamshire:

If you require a Preliminary Roost Assessment in Nottinghamshire, get in touch today to book your survey! Please note these surveys are weather dependant. 

Call us on 01782 479 479 or email us at [email protected] our friendly office team will get back to you within the hour.

Preliminary Roost Assessment in Nottinghamshire

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