Council clashes with Wales regulator over bat site housing plan
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 11:00 · Archive
A council housing plan for up to 270 homes faces opposition over concerns about impact on a protected greater horseshoe bat habitat.
A Welsh council's plan for up to 270 new homes has prompted a dispute with Natural Resources Wales, the country's environmental regulator. The regulator has raised concerns that the development could damage a protected greater horseshoe bat habitat.
The council has acknowledged that the housing plan could present a risk to the bat site. The two bodies are in disagreement over how to proceed with the proposal.
How it is being reported
- Nearly 300 new homes in Welsh community at risk because of batsThere are concerns over its impact on a protected greater horseshoe bat habitat.WalesOnline · 7 Oct, 10:12
- Council acknowledges plan for up to 270 homes could be a risk to important bat siteDispute between council and Natural Resources Wales over possible housing near bat roost.South Wales Argus · 7 Oct, 04:00
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