Bats: earned recognition class licence for mitigation work on bat roosts
Find out how and when you can apply to be an accredited consultant for bat roost mitigation work, how to register sites, and if you need to pay.
Applies to England
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The bat earned recognition (Bat ER) class licence allows bat ecologists to carry out bat roost mitigation work.
You can now apply for Bat ER Accreditation Level 1.
Applications to upgrade to Accreditation Levels 2 and 3 will open in 2026.
You must hold the previous level of accreditation to be able to apply for the next level.
You can follow this page for updates on future application dates.
Application process
You can express your interest in applying for Bat ER by using the below form. This is not the accreditation application form, but it will check your eligibility to apply. If you’re eligible, we’ll send you additional guidance and the application form.
There’s a charge for Bat ER accreditation.
Use the guide to find out:
- how the bat earned recognition class licence works
- the criteria you must meet to apply
- what records and evidence you should keep to support your application
- when and how you can apply
- how much it will cost
- how to register a site
- if you’ll need to pay to register a site
Updates to this page
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Bat earned recognition Accreditation Level 1 is now open.
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Updated the information about licence costs.
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Applications for the December 2024 round of bat ‘earned recognition’ (Bat ER) accreditation assessments have now closed.
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Added that the next round of bat ‘earned recognition’ (Bat ER) accreditation assessments will open for applications at 9am on Monday 2 December 2024 and will close at 5:30pm on Friday 6 December 2024 and how to get an application form and guidance documents. Added sifting criteria for applications.
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Added that the next round of bat ‘earned recognition’ accreditation assessments will open later this year. The application dates will be announced on this page. Added a link for signing up to the Wildlife Licensing Newsletter for regular announcements.
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First published.