Bat Surveys
Bat surveys are often requested by the local planning authorities in the likelihood that a planning application will affect bats. Typically, the first step in bat surveying is a preliminary roost assessment, which aims to determine the presence or absence of roosting bats within a tree, building or other structure.
Preliminary Roost Assessment
When: buildings, bridges or mature trees show roost potential, or lighting and demolition could affect bats.
Purpose: Assess buildings and trees for roost potential.
Timing: Year-round
Next Steps: If no evidence of bats is found and the building or structure is not suitable for bats, a PRA is all that’s required.
If evidence of bats is found or if the building or structure has roost potential, further emergence surveys will be needed
Bat Emergence Survey
When: The results of the PRA will determine how many emergence surveys are needed.
Purpose: If there is evidence of bats or if the building or structure has bat roost potential.
Timing: May to August
Your Next Step
Do you require a bat survey? Call us today to book in one of our expert ecologists.
Phone: 0800 494 7479
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