Wildlife

Some properties may hold roosts of bats or provide a refuge for other protected species. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 gives special protection to bats due to their roosting requirements. Any prposed action (e.g., remedial timber treatment, renovation, demolition and extensions) which could potenytially disturb bats or their roosts must be notified to the English Nature (EN) or the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW). EN or CCW must then be allowed time to give advice on how best to avoid inconvenience to both bats and householders.

Information on bats and the law is included in the booklet entitled 'Focus on bats' which can be obtained free of charge from your local EN office. Similar booklets can be obtained from CCW local offices.