HalpinRobbins provided ecological consultancy services including a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and detailed bat surveys to support the conversion of agricultural buildings into holiday accommodation at Stawley Wood Farm, Somerset.
HalpinRobbins provided ecological consultancy services including a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and detailed bat surveys to support the conversion of agricultural buildings into holiday accommodation at Stawley Wood Farm, Somerset.
The buildings showed evidence of potential bat roosting features and bat activity. Planning authorities required confirmation of protected species presence before development could proceed.
HalpinRobbins conducted detailed bat surveys following industry best practice and CIEEM guidance. The team identified several bat species using the site and confirmed that one building was used as a night roost by lesser horseshoe bats.
Minor design changes allowed the development to proceed while protecting the bat roost. Planning approval was secured without the need for a Natural England licence.
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