We were commissioned to carry out a bat survey of a building in Llanhenock, Monmouthshire, South Wales. The building was proposed for demolition prior to the construction of a new dwelling.
Common pipistrelle and brown long-eared bats were found roosting in the building. We successfully applied for a Welsh Government licence ensuring that provision for bats was made within the new dwelling.
We supervised a ‘soft strip’ of the building to ensure that no bats were harmed during the demolition works.
Do you require a bat survey?
Bats and their roosts are fully protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. As such, you may be required to undertake a bat survey. The objective of a bat survey is to:
- Establish the presence/ likely absence of the bat roosts within trees and buildings;
- Identify the activity of bats across the site and key commuting and foraging routes;
- Recommend ecological mitigation and enhancement where required.
Our ecologists are experienced in bat surveying, European Protected Species licensing, and mitigation design and implementation. Acer Ecology are able to provide a quotes on a case-by-case basis and are able to provide our services across South Wales.
For more information about bat surveys or any of our other ecological services, please contact Acer Ecology on 02920 650 331, or email enquiries@acerecology.co.uk.
