No. We provide wider planning ecology support, including PEAs, nesting bird checks, badger surveys, biodiversity enhancement plans, pre-works checks, monitoring, and construction-phase ecology support.

Yes. We can provide preliminary badger surveys, badger risk assessments, and pre-works badger checks. Where licensable works may be required, we can advise on the next steps.

If you are unsure where to start, contact us and we will help you identify the right ecological support for your project. We can review your site, proposed works, and any planning conditions together, then recommend the most suitable surveys, reports, or next steps.

A bat survey is an ecological assessment used to identify whether bats are present in a building, tree, or structure, and if so, how they are using the site. These surveys help determine the species involved, the level of activity, and whether roosting or habitat use is occurring. Bat surveys are essential for meeting UK planning and legal requirements when development may impact protected bat habitats.

You may need a bat survey if your development involves work that could disturb buildings, trees, or structures where bats may be present. This includes renovations, roof work, demolitions, and tree felling. Identifying the need for a bat survey early in the planning process helps avoid delays and ensures compliance with UK wildlife protection laws.

At mybatsurvey.co.uk, we specialise in three essential survey types. A Preliminary Roost Assessment (PRA) is a visual inspection used to assess whether bats are likely to be present in a structure or tree. A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) provides a broader overview of the site’s ecological value, identifying protected habitats and species beyond just bats. When signs of bat presence are detected, we conduct Non-Invasive Dusk Surveys, which involve observing and recording bat activity at dusk to confirm whether bats are using the site—without causing disruption.

Not necessarily. Finding bats on your site doesn’t automatically block planning approval. However, mitigation measures may be required, such as avoiding work during breeding season or incorporating bat-friendly features. Early surveys help you plan appropriately and avoid costly delays.

Bat surveys are seasonal and can typically only be conducted between May and September, when bats are active. Some assessments, like PRAs, can be done year-round, but dusk activity surveys must be timed carefully to produce valid results.

Yes. All bat surveys must follow strict protocols set by the Bat Conservation Trust and be conducted by licensed ecologists. We adhere to all national standards, ensuring that your report is compliant, reliable, and valid for planning applications.

Yes. We can prepare ecology reports, biodiversity enhancement plans, method statements, and supporting information required to discharge ecology-related planning conditions.

Yes. Subject to availability, we offer fast-track ecological assessments for urgent planning or construction requirements.