Case studies
Former church conversion in Kilby, Leicestershire
Conversion of former church to office space. A brown long-eared bat maternity roost was discovered during works. Roost was retained in situ with avoidance measures implemented to prevent disturbance. Monitoring confirmed continued bat presence although with reduced numbers – possible result of extreme heatwave in summer 2022. Further monitoring anticipated.
Former Psychiatric Hospital Pavilion
Re-development and extension of existing pavilion including partial re-roof. Blocking of all existing bat access points.
Former Stable Block, Northwich (original case study requiring update)
Former stable to be demolished and replaced with a new replacement stable block. Bat boxes and bat barn used as compensation for the removal of Pipistrellus sp day roosts.
Creation of new purpose built bat roost following the conversion of an old mill.
Godmersham Barn (original case study requiring update)
Re-roofing and conversion project for old barn. Due to the presence of several bat species using the internal timber joists, a proportion these were retained and protected as part of a new bat loft.
The asbestos components of this traditional farm complex were demolished in 2019. The majority of the traditional stone barns with slate roofs were retained, and a bat house, replacement courtyard roof, bat accesses and bat boxes provided as compensation. The licence covered pipistrelles, long-eared bats and lesser horseshoe bats.
