TECHNICAL BULLETIN
ISSUE 39
DECEMBER 2021
PROTECTED ANIMAL SPECIES AN OVERVIEW FOR SURVEYORS HAYLEY BOWKETT, SAVA HILARY GRAYSON, SAVA
There are many protected species across the UK, and from time to time, residential surveyors may come across certain protected animal species whilst inspecting property. In this article, we have provided a roundup of the most likely protected animal species you may come across (or see signs of) during your inspection of residential property. We have broken each species down with information about the law, the signs they may be present, defects that could result from their presence, and what you should report to your
client. It should also be noted that if you suspect or come across any protected species, you should not disturb the area and inform the homeowner or person in charge of the property of your findings and the implications of disturbing the species, as described in this article. We are going to focus on: • Bats • Breeding birds • Barn owls • Badgers • Great crested newts We will also briefly touch on Dormice. 17
