Guidance
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’ class licence allows bat ecologists to carry out bat roost mitigation work.
You can only apply for the licence during an application round. The next application round will open later in 2024.
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 to register a site
- if you’ll need to pay to register a site
Published 8 May 2024