Bat Surveys

Have you been asked for a bat survey?

If the Local Planning Authority has requested a bat report as part of your planning application, we can help.

Our licensed bat ecologists can undertake the necessary survey and produce a report to support your planning application. Bat surveys typically involve several stages, and we’re equipped to guide you through each one.

Preliminary Roost Assessments (PRAs)

PRAs are the initial scoping survey - an internal and external building inspection where we look for evidence of bats and opportunities for bats to enter. Bats are much smaller than most people imagine, so they are able to use tiny gaps and holes in buildings that you may not even notice.

Our PRAs start from £495 + VAT, but for a more accurate quote please get in touch or use our online form to get a quote.

Emergence Surveys

These activity surveys aim to record bats leaving the building. Using night-vision cameras and bat detectors, surveyors positioned outside the building at sunset wait to see if bats emerge. These surveys are required to determine if bats are present and if what species and how many.

Our emergence surveys start from £650 + VAT, but for a more accurate quote please get in touch or use our online form to get a quote.

Bats Confirmed

If bats are found, don’t worry—your project can still proceed! You’ll need to apply for a European Protected Species licence through Natural Resources Wales (NRW) or Natural England (NE). We’ll handle the application and liaise with NRW or NE on your behalf, keeping you informed every step of the way to make the process as stress-free as possible.

Fast Track Service:

Do you need a bat survey completed at short notice? We offer a fast-track service to help meet urgent planning application deadlines. The site visit and written report are completed faster than standard turnaround times within 5 working days. Ideal for time-sensitive projects or last-minute planning conditions.

A fast-track fee is charged in addition to our standard bat survey cost, please get in touch or use our online form to get a quote.