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.  

The next round of bat ‘earned recognition’ accreditation assessments will open later this year. The application dates will be announced on this page.

You can also sign up to the Wildlife Licensing Newsletter for regular announcements.

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

Updates to this page

Published 8 May 2024
Last updated 19 September 2024 + show all updates
  1. 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.

  2. First published.

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