Bats and construction - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 09:07, 2 November 2022

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	* Environmental policy.		* Environmental policy.
	* Great crested newt.		* Great crested newt.
−	* ~~Hibernacula~~.	+	* Hop-overs.
	* Japanese knotweed.		* Japanese knotweed.
	* National nature reserves.		* National nature reserves.

Designing Buildings at 08:05, 10 June 2022

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	* Creating or improving foraging or commuting habitat.		* Creating or improving foraging or commuting habitat.
	* Monitoring the roost sites after development.		* Monitoring the roost sites after development.
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		+	= Alternative meaning =
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		+	[https://www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/publications/publication/?publicationId=b819352d-a363-492e-8081-a5910101533a Short Guide: Traditional Scottish Brickwork], published, on 1 March 2014 by Historic Environment Scotland, defines a bat as: ‘A broken section of brick, larger than a quarter brick, often used in Scottish brickwork as an alternative to a closer.’

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	* [https://www.gov.uk/bats-surveys-and-mitigation-for-development-projects Bats: Surveys and mitigation for development projects].		* [https://www.gov.uk/bats-surveys-and-mitigation-for-development-projects Bats: Surveys and mitigation for development projects].

−	[[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:Surrey_Hills_AONB]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Disambiguation]] [[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:Surrey_Hills_AONB]]

Designing Buildings at 10:55, 6 January 2022

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	* Monitoring the roost sites after development.		* Monitoring the roost sites after development.

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	* Biodiversity offsetting.		* Biodiversity offsetting.
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	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bat-licences Bat licences.]		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bat-licences Bat licences.]
	* [https://www.gov.uk/bats-surveys-and-mitigation-for-development-projects Bats: Surveys and mitigation for development projects].		* [https://www.gov.uk/bats-surveys-and-mitigation-for-development-projects Bats: Surveys and mitigation for development projects].
−	* [http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/species-licensing/european-species-licensing/ Scottish Natural Heritage].

−	[[Category:~~Conservation~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Guidance~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Legislation~~]] [[Category:~~Surrey_Hills_AONB~~]] [[Category:~~Other_legislation~~]] [[Category:~~Property_law~~]] [[Category:~~Sustainability~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:Surrey_Hills_AONB]]

Designing Buildings at 06:30, 4 May 2021

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	* Environmental policy.		* Environmental policy.
	* Great crested newt.		* Great crested newt.
		+	* Hibernacula.
	* Japanese knotweed.		* Japanese knotweed.
	* National nature reserves.		* National nature reserves.

Designing Buildings at 06:52, 19 February 2021

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−	\| This pedestrian bridge creates a footpath over the Broadland Northway and carries a hedgerow ~~in order to maintain it~~ as ~~an important~~ foraging route for bats.	+	\| This pedestrian bridge creates a footpath over the Broadland Northway and carries a hedgerow as a foraging route for bats.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In the United Kingdom, there are 18 different species of [https://www.gov.uk/bats-surveys-and-mitigation-for-development-projects bats]~~, all of which are legally protected~~. They live in a variety of environments across the UK~~. All~~ their breeding sites and resting places are ~~fully~~ protected by ~~European Law~~.	+	In the United Kingdom, there are 18 different species of [https://www.gov.uk/bats-surveys-and-mitigation-for-development-projects bats]. They live in a variety of environments across the UK and their breeding sites and resting places are protected by law.

	= Habitats and lifecycle =		= Habitats and lifecycle =
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	== Roosts ==		== Roosts ==

−	Bats require a variety of ~~different~~ roosting habitats depending on the time of year. In the summer, female bats ~~will~~ require a maternity roost ~~in order~~ to raise young, while in winter, hibernation roosts are required by all bats. Roost sites vary and can include:	+	Bats require a variety of roosting habitats depending on the time of year. In the summer, female bats require a maternity roost to raise young, while in winter, hibernation roosts are required by all bats.
		+
		+	Roost sites vary and can include:

	* Trees.		* Trees.
−	* Underground sites~~: Caves~~, mines or tunnels.	+	* Underground sites such as caves, mines or tunnels.
	* Bridges.		* Bridges.
	* Houses.		* Houses.
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	== Foraging and commuting habitat ==		== Foraging and commuting habitat ==

−	All UK bats feed on insects and so foraging habitats include pastures, woodlands or water. In order to navigate between areas, bats use echolocation to navigate along hedgerows, woodland edges, treelines or watercourses.	+	All UK bats feed on insects and so foraging habitats include pastures, woodlands or water. In order to navigate between these areas, bats use echolocation to navigate along hedgerows, woodland edges, treelines and watercourses.

	== Hibernation ==		== Hibernation ==
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	= Protection =		= Protection =

−	Due to the decline of ~~bats across Europe~~, ~~they are a European Protected Species. As such, they are protected by both European and UK legislation.~~	+	Due to the decline of bat populations, it is illegal to:
−		+
−	It is illegal to:	+

	* Capture, kill, disturb or injure bats (either deliberately or by not taking enough care).		* Capture, kill, disturb or injure bats (either deliberately or by not taking enough care).
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	=== Bat detector surveys ===		=== Bat detector surveys ===

−	Bat detector surveys can only be undertaken during the bat active season which is typically ~~considered to be~~ between May and September. During that time ~~period~~, several surveys are usually required at dawn or dusk. The surveys will last at least 2 hours.	+	Bat detector surveys can only be undertaken during the bat active season which is typically between May and September. During that time, several surveys are usually required at dawn or dusk. The surveys will last at least 2 hours.

	== Mitigation and licensing ==		== Mitigation and licensing ==

Editor at 14:58, 18 February 2021

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		+	\| This pedestrian bridge creates a footpath over the Broadland Northway and carries a hedgerow in order to maintain it as an important foraging route for bats.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

Designing Buildings at 11:00, 15 February 2021

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	* [http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/species-licensing/european-species-licensing/ Scottish Natural Heritage].		* [http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/species-licensing/european-species-licensing/ Scottish Natural Heritage].

−	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Surrey_Hills_AONB]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Designing Buildings at 07:23, 26 October 2020

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	* Monitoring the roost sites after development.		* Monitoring the roost sites after development.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
−		+
−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===	+

	* Biodiversity offsetting.		* Biodiversity offsetting.
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	* Tree preservation order.		* Tree preservation order.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* [http://www.bats.org.uk/index.php Bat Conservation Trust].		* [http://www.bats.org.uk/index.php Bat Conservation Trust].
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	* [http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/species-licensing/european-species-licensing/ Scottish Natural Heritage].		* [http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/species-licensing/european-species-licensing/ Scottish Natural Heritage].

−	[[Category:~~Other_legislation~~]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	* Possess, sell, control or transport live or dead bats, or parts of them.		* Possess, sell, control or transport live or dead bats, or parts of them.

−	Any such offence could result in a prison sentence of up to 6 months and an unlimited fine for each offence together with the seizure of equipment used to cause the offence e.g. plant, machinery, vehicles etc.	+	Any such offence could result in a prison sentence of up to 6 months and an unlimited fine for each offence together with the seizure of wealth gained by committing the offence and equipment used to cause the offence e.g. plant, machinery, vehicles etc.

	= Works that could affect bats =		= Works that could affect bats =
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	* [http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/species-licensing/european-species-licensing/ Scottish Natural Heritage].		* [http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/species-licensing/european-species-licensing/ Scottish Natural Heritage].

−	[[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	Bats require a variety of different roosting habitats depending on the time of year. In the summer, female bats will require a maternity roost in order to raise young, while in winter, hibernation roosts are required by all bats. Roost sites vary and can include:		Bats require a variety of different roosting habitats depending on the time of year. In the summer, female bats will require a maternity roost in order to raise young, while in winter, hibernation roosts are required by all bats. Roost sites vary and can include:
−	*Trees.	+
−	*Underground sites: Caves, mines or tunnels.	+	* Trees.
−	*Bridges.	+	* Underground sites: Caves, mines or tunnels.
−	*Houses.	+	* Bridges.
−	*Churches.	+	* Houses.
−	*Barns.	+	* Churches.
		+	* Barns.

	== Foraging and commuting habitat ==		== Foraging and commuting habitat ==
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	It is illegal to:		It is illegal to:
−	*Capture, kill, disturb or injure bats (either deliberately or by not taking enough care).
−	*Damage or destroy their resting or breeding places.
−	*Obstruct access to their resting or sheltering places.
−	*Possess, sell, control or transport live or dead bats, or parts of them.

−	Any such offence could result in a prison sentence of up to 6 months and ~~a £5,000~~ fine for each offence.	+	* Capture, kill, disturb or injure bats (either deliberately or by not taking enough care).
		+	* Damage or destroy their resting or breeding places.
		+	* Obstruct access to their resting or sheltering places.
		+	* Possess, sell, control or transport live or dead bats, or parts of them.
		+
		+	Any such offence could result in a prison sentence of up to 6 months and an unlimited fine for each offence together with the seizure of equipment used to cause the offence e.g. plant, machinery, vehicles etc.

	= Works that could affect bats =		= Works that could affect bats =

	There are a range of situations in which bats could be present and affected by construction works:		There are a range of situations in which bats could be present and affected by construction works:
−	*Renovation works to an existing building.	+
−	*Demolition of a building.	+	* Renovation works to an existing building.
−	*Pruning or cutting down a tree.	+	* Demolition of a building.
−	*Repairing or replacing a roof on a house.	+	* Pruning or cutting down a tree.
−	*Repointing brickwork.	+	* Repairing or replacing a roof on a house.
−	*Works to lofts including insulation or conversions.	+	* Repointing brickwork.
−	*Removing commuting habitats such as hedgerows or watercourses.	+	* Works to lofts including insulation or conversions.
−	*Treating timber.	+	* Removing commuting habitats such as hedgerows or watercourses.
−	*Installation of wind turbines.	+	* Treating timber.
		+	* Installation of wind turbines.

	= Bats and development proposals =		= Bats and development proposals =
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	There are a variety of survey methods that are appropriate for different structures at different times of year, including:		There are a variety of survey methods that are appropriate for different structures at different times of year, including:
−	*Visual inspections.	+
−	*Surveys using bat detectors.	+	* Visual inspections.
−	*Netting and harp trapping.	+	* Surveys using bat detectors.
−	*Radio-tracking.	+	* Netting and harp trapping.
		+	* Radio-tracking.

	=== Visual inspections ===		=== Visual inspections ===
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	Mitigation measures may include:		Mitigation measures may include:
−	*Altering work methods or timing to avoid bats.	+
−	*Creating or improving roosts.	+	* Altering work methods or timing to avoid bats.
−	*Creating or improving foraging or commuting habitat.	+	* Creating or improving roosts.
−	*Monitoring the roost sites after development.	+	* Creating or improving foraging or commuting habitat.
		+	* Monitoring the roost sites after development.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
−	*Biodiversity offsetting.	+
−	*Ecological Impact Assessment.	+	* Biodiversity offsetting.
−	*Ecological survey.	+	* Ecological Impact Assessment.
−	*Ecologist.	+	* Ecological survey.
−	*Eco-Management and Audit Scheme.	+	* Ecologist.
−	*Environmental impact assessment.	+	* Eco-Management and Audit Scheme.
−	*Environmental plan.	+	* Environmental impact assessment.
−	*Environmental policy.	+	* Environmental plan.
−	*Great crested newt.	+	* Environmental policy.
−	*Japanese knotweed.	+	* Great crested newt.
−	*National nature reserves.	+	* Japanese knotweed.
−	*Natural England.	+	* National nature reserves.
−	*Preliminary ecological appraisal.	+	* Natural England.
−	*Protected species	+	* Preliminary ecological appraisal.
−	*Protected species licence.	+	* Protected species
−	*Sustainability.	+	* Protected species licence.
−	*Tree preservation order.	+	* Sustainability.
		+	* Tree preservation order.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://www.bats.org.uk/index.php Bat Conservation Trust].
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bat-licences Bat licences.]
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/bats-surveys-and-mitigation-for-development-projects Bats: Surveys and mitigation for development projects].
−	*[http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/species-licensing/european-species-licensing/ Scottish Natural Heritage].

−	[[Category:Other_legislation]]	+	* [http://www.bats.org.uk/index.php Bat Conservation Trust].
−	[[Category:Property_law]]	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bat-licences Bat licences.]
−	[[Category:Sustainability]]	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/bats-surveys-and-mitigation-for-development-projects Bats: Surveys and mitigation for development projects].
		+	* [http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/species-licensing/european-species-licensing/ Scottish Natural Heritage].
		+
		+	[[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]]