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Getting a bat survey in Glasgow is an initial step in starting your developmental project. It’s often linked to Glasgow tree services, especially when mature trees are involved. Arborist Direct Glasgow offers bat surveys for planning permission to homeowners and developers.
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Glasgow’s urban and rural areas are home to several red-listed bats. Professional ecologists at Arborist Direct Glasgow provide you with detailed bat surveys across the county and surrounding areas, including the city centre, Southside, North Glasgow, and most of North Lanarkshire.
Contact us at 0141 280 3059 for expert advice on bat and ecological surveys in Glasgow.
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If you’re planning construction, renovations, tree work, or barn conversions, there’s a good chance you’ll need a bat survey in Glasgow.
Here are a few common triggers:
Bats are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, UK. The conservation of European protected species, which the Bat Conservation Trust mentions, is crucial for maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity.
Glasgow and Scotland are home to various bat species, including the common pipistrelle bat, which eats flies. Others eat agricultural pests and nuisance insects like mosquitoes. This natural pest control benefits gardens and farmlands, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.
Some bats eat fruits and some suck on the nectars from flowers. Such features make them a contributing factor in seed or pollen dispersal.
Bat habitats include buildings, trees, and other structures that provide roosting sites. Suitable habitat and prey availability support local bat populations. Following the Bat Conservation Trust guidelines, our certified ecologists use their expertise and knowledge to conduct protected bat species surveys.
We provide these key surveys throughout Glasgow and surrounding areas, each carried out by experienced, NPTC-certified bat ecologists.
A preliminary roost assessment in Glasgow is often the first step in the bat survey process. It is also known as the scoping survey. It involves a daytime inspection of your property or trees to look for signs of bats or potential roosting features.
This type of survey is usually required before any planning application or major work begins. You might need the preliminary root assessment (PRA) survey if your property is older or is near woodland or water. You might not need further surveys if no evidence of bats is found.
Need a PRA for your planning application? Get in touch today to arrange a quick visit from one of our licensed surveyors.
When bats are most active, an emergence and re-entry survey is normally conducted at dusk or dawn. It involves watching the building or tree to see if bats fly out at sunset or return at sunrise. These are often required if your PRA shows signs of bat presence or suitable roosting spaces.
Bat activity surveys provide valuable information on bat behaviour and habitat use. These must be done between May and September and usually require two or more visits.
We will handle all the logistics, timings, equipment, and detailed reporting. Contact us to book your bat activity survey, or call us to learn about the ideal survey window.
Bats love to make habitats in places that are least disturbed by external factors like noise and night-light. Trees are the most ideal nesting spot for them. If you are planning tree felling, pruning, or removal, a tree bat survey in Glasgow is the first step.
It becomes essential if you can see trees with cavities, or tree bark peeling, or if the trees are near decay.
Our team combines ecological expertise with years of local arborist experience. We can spot risks and advise you on the next legal steps for your tree work. We are knowledgeable and have the right equipment. Our ecological consultants use thermal imaging cameras to conduct bat surveys.
If you are planning any tree work soon, we can check if a bat survey is required.
Renovating a loft? Converting an old barn? Planning demolition? Getting a building bat survey must be your next step. Older buildings with slate roofs or those with exposed beams are often perfect roosting spots. Our team will assess the structure and present a final report.
Book an appointment today by giving us a call or filling out the inquiry form on our website.
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Normally, the preliminary roost assessment survey is conducted at any time of the year. If there is an emergency survey, it runs from May to September. It is time-bound, so developers and the local planning authority plan these surveys with suitable weather conditions.
The period from December to February in Glasgow is marked as the bat hibernation. Bats roost in suitable habitats. Our ecologists use a static sound recorder to detect bat activity in those hibernation spots.
The surveys during hibernation are important for planning developmental proposals. It is important to conduct a careful survey during this period to ensure bats remain protected and undisturbed.
Our ecological consultants consider various factors when undertaking bat surveys and developing mitigation measures. But the overall process is simple.
Here’s how it works:
We start with a preliminary roost assessment to check for any signs of bats or features they might use. This quick daytime visit helps us understand if there is a need for further checks.
Our ecologists search for signs of bats, including he bat roosts, bat droppings, remains of bats, or the presence of any features used for bat housing.
If there’s any potential for bat activity, we carry out emergence and re-entry surveys at dusk or dawn. It is one of the most important parts for attaining planning consent from environmental management.
You will get an effective bat survey report to submit to the planning submission. If bats are found, we will use our extensive knowledge to guide you through what to do next.
We will inform you about all bat mitigation plans to minimise risk to the bat population. Our certified ecologists will walk you through the whole process of getting bat licence applications. The general bat mitigation may include:
We’ll work with you to find practical solutions that protect wildlife and keep your project moving
Do you have any questions regarding the survey? Just give us a call at 0141 280 3059.
Almost all bat surveys cost varies from one another. The cost can vary depending on:
As a trusted bat survey company in Glasgow, we tailor every quote to your needs, ensuring you only pay for what’s required.
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We at Arbosrist Direct Glasgow are locally based and know Glasgow and the bat species in the environment. Here’s why you should choose us for your bat survey.
We know Glasgow’s planning regulations and local ecology. It helps us massively in avoiding delays.
Our team is fully licensed and insured to carry out bat surveys.
We keep pricing clear and simple. We offer honest advice and support you throughout the process.
All surveys conducted to identify any bats that fall under protected species are called protected species surveys.
The local planning authority in Scotland mandates that you submit a bat survey with the planning application. So, a bat survey is an essential document. It guarantees that the development will not disturb bats, especially those under European protected species.
If our ecologists find any bat or their remains, including the bat droppings, during the survey, you need to stop any work that can disturb bats and follow the guidelines provided by the Wildlife and Countryside Act.
A bat survey in Glasgow or anywhere can take maybe a few to 6 hours or more. It normally depends on the size of the area under inspection.
Arborist Direct Glasgow provides all services related to tree surgery or protected species surveys. We are expert tree surgeons, arborists and ecologists. Our team will carry out all services, including the bat survey in Glasgow, for our clients.
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