Across Kent, Preliminary Roost Assessments are most frequently requested where development interacts with:

• Historic buildings and structures in towns like Canterbury, Rochester, and Maidstone, where roof voids, chimneys, and loft spaces provide bat access

• Farm buildings and agricultural barns across the Kent Downs, particularly those near orchards, hedgerows, and traditional farmsteads

• Brownfield and regeneration sites in areas such as Ashford, Folkestone, and Medway, where older industrial structures are incorporated into new developments

• Natural and linear habitats including the River Medway, Kent’s extensive network of coastal marshes, and the ancient woodlands in areas like the Weald, which intersect with urban and rural development zones

PRA requirements are routinely tested at validation wherever bat roost potential exists.

Across Surrey, Preliminary Roost Assessments are most frequently requested where development interacts with:

• Historic and period properties in towns like Guildford, Woking, and Farnham, where older roof structures, chimneys, and loft spaces provide bat roosting opportunities

• Rural farmsteads and barns in the Surrey Hills and other countryside areas, where traditional agricultural buildings, outbuildings, and older barns may support bat roosts

• Brownfield and regeneration sites in towns like Epsom, Redhill, and Staines, where older industrial buildings remain within new development plans

• Natural corridors and habitats including the River Wey, the Mole, and the Thames, as well as wooded areas like those found in Frensham Great Pond and Wisley Common, which intersect with urban and rural development zones

PRA requirements are routinely tested at validation wherever bat roost potential exists.

Across Hampshire, Preliminary Roost Assessments are most frequently requested where development interacts with:

• Historic and period properties in towns like Winchester, Basingstoke, and Southampton, where older buildings, roof voids, and brickwork gaps present bat roosting opportunities

• Agricultural buildings and barns in rural areas such as the New Forest, East Hampshire, and the Test Valley, where traditional barns and farm structures provide potential bat habitats

• Brownfield and regeneration sites in urban areas like Portsmouth, Andover, and Havant, where older industrial and commercial buildings remain within redevelopment plans

• River corridors, wetlands, and coastal areas including the River Itchen, Solent coastline, and areas of heathland and woodland, which intersect with both rural and urban development zones

PRA requirements are routinely tested at validation wherever bat roost potential exists.

Across Essex, Preliminary Roost Assessments are most frequently requested where development interacts with:

• Historic residential and commercial buildings in towns such as Chelmsford, Colchester, and Southend-on-Sea, where lofts, ridge tiles, and cavity walls provide potential bat access

• Agricultural buildings and farmsteads in rural areas of Braintree, Tendring, and Maldon, particularly older barns and redundant outbuildings

• Brownfield and regeneration sites in Harlow, Basildon, and Clacton-on-Sea, where older structures are incorporated into redevelopment layouts

• Linear and natural habitats including the River Chelmer, Blackwater, and Crouch, woodland patches, and hedgerow networks that intersect urban and rural development zones

PRA requirements are routinely tested at validation wherever bat roost potential exists.

Dudley planning officers most frequently require formal HMMP evidence for developments affecting:

• Urban regeneration and mixed-use projects across Dudley town centre, Brierley Hill, Halesowen, and Stourbridge

• Residential expansion across Sedgley, Netherton, and Kingswinford

• Commercial, logistics, and industrial developments along key corridors including the M5, A456, A4123, and A4101

• Sites adjacent to ecological assets such as the River Stour, Dudley Canal, Wrens Nest National Nature Reserve, and local woodlands

If the HMMP is not provided in the required format, biodiversity conditions cannot be formally discharged.

Planning officers in Walsall most frequently require formal HMMP evidence where development affects or delivers:

• Urban regeneration and mixed-use schemes in Walsall Town Centre, Bloxwich, Willenhall, Darlaston, and Pleck

• Residential growth across Shelfield, Aldridge, and Streetly, including urban fringe expansion

• Commercial, industrial, and logistics development along M6, A34, and A454 corridors

• Sensitive ecological areas such as the River Tame, Walsall Arboretum, Rushall Canal, Reedswood Park, and local woodland networks

If this long-term management evidence is not secured in the correct format, biodiversity conditions cannot be formally discharged.

Planning officers in Sandwell most frequently require formal HMMP evidence where development affects or delivers:

• Urban regeneration and mixed-use schemes in West Bromwich, Smethwick, Oldbury, Tipton, and Rowley Regis

• Residential growth across Wednesbury, Tividale, and Great Barr, including urban fringe areas

• Industrial, commercial, and logistics developments along key transport corridors including the M5, A41, and A4031

• Areas adjacent to sensitive ecological sites such as Sandwell Valley Country Park, River Tame, Sandwell and Dudley Canal network, and local woodlands and ponds

If this long-term management evidence is not secured in the correct format, biodiversity conditions cannot be formally discharged.

Planning officers in Tamworth most frequently request a formal Habitat Management & Monitoring Plan (HMMP) when development influences or provides:

• Housing growth and regeneration zones in Glascote, Amington, Stonydelph, Wilnecote and Belgrave

• Employment and logistics land around Ventura Park, Lichfield Road Industrial Estate and the A5 corridor

• Greenfield or settlement-edge proposals near Two Gates, Dosthill, Hockley and Fazeley

• River corridors, wetland features and sensitive habitats linked to the River Tame, Kettle Brook and Tamworth’s washlands

Where long-term ecological stewardship is required, Tamworth Borough Council will not discharge BNG conditions without a compliant HMMP. Missing or incomplete evidence can prevent BNG delivery from being secured and often leads to planning delays.

Planning officers in Solihull most frequently require formal HMMP evidence where development affects or delivers:

• Urban and residential regeneration across Solihull Town Centre, Shirley, and Chelmsley Wood

• Residential expansion in areas such as Knowle, Balsall Common, and Monkspath

• Commercial, industrial, and infrastructure developments near the M42, A41, and A34 corridors

• Sites adjacent to sensitive ecological assets, including Meriden Park, Elmdon Park, Arden Woodlands, and Solihull’s wider green belt and canal networks

If this long-term management evidence is not secured in the correct format, biodiversity conditions cannot be formally discharged.

Planning officers in Burton-on-Trent typically request a formal Habitat Management & Monitoring Plan (HMMP) for developments that affect or create:

• Regeneration and housing expansion areas in Stapenhill, Winshill, Branston, Horninglow and Shobnall

• Industrial and distribution sites serving Centrum 100, Wetmore Industrial Estate and routes along the A38 corridor

• Greenfield release and edge-of-town proposals around Anslow, Tatenhill, Outwoods and Shobnall Fields

• River systems, floodplains and sensitive landscapes associated with the River Trent, Trent Washlands and Tatenhill Brook

Where 30-year management is necessary, East Staffordshire planners will not discharge BNG conditions without an approved HMMP. Without this, biodiversity delivery cannot be secured, causing avoidable delays in the planning process.