Bats in developments and building works

Please use the links below for advice if you are concerned about Bats in a Development or Building works.  These mostly link to the website of our national body the BCT

• Bats and the law
  • Reporting Bat Crime
• Concerned a development may harm bats   
  • Bat Group standing advice on planning applications
• Advice for builders, developers and property maintainers
  • Bats and Breathable or Modern Roofing Membranes
  • Bats and artificial lighting guidance
• I’m working on a building with bats
• Licences to permit activities relating to bats
• Help and advice for churches with bats

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If you would like to speak to someone he National Bat Helpline can answer your questions and concerns about bats and give you advice on bat care, building works and reporting bat crime.

• Call the BCT helpline on  0345 1300 228

• Monday – Friday 9:30am – 4:30pm
• May to Sept  there is an additional Out of Hours Helpline 5:30pm – 10:30pm which is run by volunteers and is for emergency calls only.