The Bat in the Belfry: How Conservation Laws Can Outrun Even the Wealthy The discovery of eight species of bats at Richard Hammond's £1. 9m Welsh mansion has put his plans to renovate and expand the property on hold.
Hammond, an avid car collector, had hoped to showcase his 30 strong vintage collection in a new showroom, but conservation laws have intervened.
Hammond's estate is not an unusual habitat for bats; its 21 acre grounds are adjacent to natural habitats and provide ample space for the creatures to roam.