The Bat Surveyor - Bat Specialist
The Bat Surveyor is a verified bat specialist, serving East Midlands, South East.
About The Bat Surveyor
Jo Pedder is an independent ecologist trading as 'The Bat Surveyor', specialising exclusively in Preliminary Roost Assessments for planning applications. Based in Belper, Derbyshire, she provides fast-turnaround bat surveys for buildings and trees across the East Midlands, focusing on initial assessments rather than emergence surveys to maintain quick service delivery.
Primarily serves domestic homeowners and small-scale residential developers requiring bat surveys for planning applications, particularly for loft conversions, extensions, and modifications to houses, barns, and other structures. Works across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and surrounding areas, with projects typically valued under £150k.
Track Record
4+ planning projects · 2 councils served · Active in 2026
Accreditations
Accredited by Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
Services
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Deliverables
The Bat Surveyor provides Preliminary Roost Assessment (PRA).
Service Areas
The Bat Surveyor serves East Midlands, South East.
Councils
The Bat Surveyor has worked with Buckinghamshire Council, Newark & Sherwood District Council.
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