Bat Surveys are legally required for new developments
Property developers and architects must consider ecological consultancy such as bat surveys, badger, breeding birds and other wildlife surveys whenever they plan and design new properties. Ecological consultancy can cover a wide range of services such as bat surveys that should be carried out during the assessment of a new site. Many wildlife species such as bats are under legal protection of the Wildlife * Country Act therefore bat surveys are legal requirement for all new properties. The main purpose of the bat surveys is to search the local area and establish the likelihood of the presence of bats and absence of bat roosts within the forested and tree areas. Bat surveys will also identify bat activity across the development site and whether the building and construction will block any key foraging routes. Bat surveys will also recommend ecological mitigation and enhancement if required.
Bat surveys are designed to protect species legislation and local planning policies as it is a legal required for property developers to consider the impact caused by their developments on the surrounding environment therefore bat surveys and many other ecological consultancy to protect wildlife and vegetation must be carried out by professional surveyors specialising in bat surveys and other ecological consultancy. Hiring professionals to carry out bat surveys minimises the risks of unnecessary delays, costs and disruption as bat surveys will show what kind of issues or matters need to be dealt with promptly and comprehensively whilst you’re still in the planning process. If the bat surveys highlight potential issues before the development starts, it is easier to handle and deal with the problems found in the bat surveys that may arise and you can also predict and be prepared for those unforeseen circumstances by implementing contingency plans from the results of the bat surveys. If the bat surveys do not present any potential issues then it will give you peace of mind that the construction can start without any issues relating to bat surveys. However if the bat surveys reveal potential risks and problems then you may not even be experienced or trained to resolve the issues so the bat surveys professional can be on hand to give you their expert pragmatic advice which can be a more cost effective solution than costly relocation requirements following the bat surveys.
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