Bat Surveys in East Sussex
Crossman Ecology provides professional bat surveys throughout East Sussex, helping homeowners, developers, architects and planning consultants secure planning permission while meeting wildlife legislation. Whether you’re converting a rural barn, extending a property, redeveloping a commercial site or promoting a strategic housing scheme, our experienced ecologists deliver clear, practical advice tailored to your project.
Our survey work follows the latest guidance from the Bat Conservation Trust and Natural England, providing planning authorities with robust ecological information. From Preliminary Roost Assessments (PRA) through to dusk emergence surveys, dawn re-entry surveys, mitigation strategies and licensing support where required, we manage the process efficiently to minimise delays.
Local Planning Expertise Across East Sussex
Successful ecological consultancy relies on understanding local planning requirements as well as protected species legislation. Crossman Ecology takes the time to understand the approaches adopted by planning authorities across East Sussex, allowing us to provide practical, locally informed advice that supports successful planning applications.
We regularly undertake ecological surveys for developments within the areas administered by East Sussex County Council and the district and borough councils including Lewes District Council, Wealden District Council, Rother District Council, Hastings Borough Council and Eastbourne Borough Council. We also have experience working on projects within the South Downs National Park Authority, where ecological considerations often form an important part of the planning process.
Bat Surveys for Every Type of Development
We undertake bat surveys for a wide variety of developments across East Sussex, including:
- Barn conversions and rural developments
- Residential extensions and replacement dwellings
- Commercial and industrial developments
- Schools, healthcare and community buildings
- Agricultural buildings and diversification projects
- Large residential and mixed-use developments
Protected Sites in East Sussex
East Sussex contains an exceptional range of nationally and internationally important wildlife sites. The county includes extensive areas of the High Weald National Landscape alongside internationally designated habitats such as the Pevensey Levels SAC, Ramsar Site and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), renowned for its rich wetland biodiversity. Along the coast, the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SAC extends into East Sussex, supporting important bat foraging habitats and other protected species. Crossman Ecology has extensive experience delivering ecological assessments for developments close to these sensitive sites, ensuring projects progress with a clear understanding of planning and ecological constraints.
Why Choose Crossman Ecology?
We combine technical expertise with detailed local knowledge, providing proportionate ecological advice that helps projects move forward. Our reports are clear, planning-focused and designed to satisfy local authority requirements while identifying practical solutions wherever ecological constraints arise.
If you need a bat survey in East Sussex, contact Crossman Ecology to discuss your project and receive expert local advice from the outset.