JESC101 Desk study and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey TC DA … · 2011-10-24 · desk study also provided records of species of conservation concern within 1km of the development

Ref: JESC101 / 001 / 001

July 2011

Head Office: Compass House, 60 Priestley Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7YU Tel 01483 466000

Cardiff Office: Williams House, 11-15 Columbus Walk, Cardiff CF10 4BY Tel 02920 020674

Leeds Office: Calls Wharf, 2 The Calls, Leeds, LS2 7JU Tel 0113 247 3780

www.thomsonecology.com

Filsham Valley School,

Hastings

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East Sussex CountyCouncil

Desk Study and

Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey

East Sussex County Council

Filsham Valley School, HastingsDesk Study and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey

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Thomson Ecology Ltd 1 Ref: JESC101 / 001 / 001

Project Number Report No. Revision No. Date of Issue

JESC101 001 001 6th

July 2011

Name Signature Position

Author Tanith Cook Ecologist

Checker Daniel Atter Senior Ecologist

Approved By Paul Franklin Principal Ecologist

Disclaimer

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Contents

1 ...... SUMMARY AND MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS 4

1.1 Summary 4

1.2 Main Recommendations 5

2 ...... INTRODUCTION 7

2.1 Development Background 7

2.2 Ecology Background 7

2.3 The Brief and Objectives 8

2.4 Limitations 8

3 ...... METHODOLOGY 9

3.1 Desk Study 9

3.2 Field Survey 9

4 ...... RESULTS 11

4.1 Background 11

4.2 Desk Study 11

4.3 Field Survey 17

5 ...... LEGISLATION AND PLANNING POLICY ISSUES 23

5.1 Background 23

5.2 Designated Sites 23

5.3 Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Habitats 25

5.4 Ancient Woodland 26

5.5 Protected Species 26

5.6 Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Species 27

5.7 Invasive Plant Species 28

5.8 Ecological Enhancement 28

6 ...... POTENTIAL FURTHER ECOLOGICAL ISSUES 30

6.1 Background 30



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6.2 Great crested newts 30

6.3 Bats 31

6.4 Badgers 32

6.5 Reptiles 32

6.6 water vole 32

7 ...... RECOMMENDATIONS 34

7.1 Mitigation 34

7.2 Ecological Enhancements 38

7.3 Further Survey 39

8 ...... CONCLUSION 40

9 ...... REFERENCES 41

10 .... APPENDIX 1: PROTECTED SPECIES AND OTHER SPECIES OF CONSERVATION

CONCERN 42

11 .... APPENDIX 2: PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY SPECIES LIST 57

12 .... APPENDIX 3 68

12.1 Identification of Legal and Planning Policy Issues in England 68

12.2 Identification of Potential Further Ecological Issues 69

FIGURE 1 SITE LOCATION AND DESK STUDY RESULTS

FIGURE 2 EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY MAP

FIGURE 3 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SITE

FIGURE 4 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SITE



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1 SUMMARY AND MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS

1.1 SUMMARY

1.1.1 RH Partnership Architects on behalf of East Sussex County Council are

seeking planning permission for the extension and refurbishment to Filsham

Valley School to raise its capacity to 1500 pupils. Ground works are also

proposed and include the installation of a 2.4m high boundary fence around

the majority of the school grounds. The location of the site is shown in

Figure 1.

1.1.2 The brief was to undertake a preliminary ecological assessment of the site

and discuss the legal and planning policy issues associated with the

proposed development and biodiversity. To that end, a desk study and

extended Phase 1 habitat survey were undertaken to gather baseline

ecological data for the site.

1.1.3 The main findings of the desk study were that the site is within 2km of two

nationally designated sites (SSSI’s) and five locally designated sites. In

addition to this, a small area of South Saxon’s Wetlands LNR and SNCI is

present within the site boundary. A total of 12 non-statutory nature

conservation sites lie outside but within 2km of the site (See Figure 1). The

desk study also provided records of species of conservation concern within

1km of the development site, which included Water vole (Arvicola terrestris)

and slow worm (Anguis fragilis).

1.1.4 During the field survey, the site was found to support areas of broadleaved

woodland, dense scrub, scattered mixed trees, tall ruderal vegetation and

coarse grassland mosaic, amenity grassland, introduced shrub, buildings

and associated hard standing (See Figure 2). Areas of a cotoneaster species

including entire-leaved cotoneaster (Cotoneaster integrifolius) and Japanese

Rose (Rosa rugosa) were also recorded on site, which under Schedule 9 of

the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 as amended, it is an offence to plant

or otherwise cause this species to grow in the wild. The areas of broadleaved

woodland on site are UK Biodiversity Action Plan Priority habitats.

1.1.5 An adult and two juvenile slow worms were found on site. Slow worms are

both a UK and local BAP species and are protected from injury or harm

under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended. A number of

common breeding birds were also recorded on the site. Breeding birds

receive protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended.

There are four water bodies within 300m (identified within Thomson Ecology

report: MRHS101/001/001) of the site boundary, which were noted to have



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the potential to support breeding great crested newts. The areas of

broadleaved woodland, dense scrub and tall ruderal and coarse grassland

mosaics also offer good terrestrial habitat for newts.

1.1.6 The development should not have a significant effect on the SSSI’s, the four

LNR’s or the 12 non-statutory nature conservation sites present within two

kilometres of the development site.

1.2 MAIN RECOMMENDATIONS

1.2.1 The development could have a negative effect on the area of the South

Saxon’s Wetland LNR and SNCI and on the UK BAP habitats on site.

However, the following mitigation proposals (as set out in Section 7) should

ensure the development is compliant with planning policy:

Avoid the loss of habitats BW/DS2 and DS3, which are

part of the Saxon’s Wetland LNR and SNCI. UK BAP

habitats BW1 and BW/DS1-3 should also be protected by

appropriate fencing to separate these areas from the

proposed development;

Care should be taken to ensure that disturbance to South

Saxon’s Wetland LNR and SNCI is avoided where

possible, which could be achieved by planting landscape

buffer zones to reduce noise and light disturbance during

and post constructions works; and

The Environment Agency’s pollution prevention

guidelines PPG5 (2007) should ensure that contaminants

created during construction do not have a negative

impact on South Saxon’s Wetland and the UK BAP

habitats.

1.2.2 The following mitigation measures are recommended for the development to

comply with relevant biodiversity legislation and policy with respect to

protected species. Precautionary measures have been recommended with

regards to great crested newts and reptiles:

A destructive search of the fence line footprint and

ecological watching brief for reptiles and great crested

newts should be conducted during the perimeter fence

installation (to be agreed with the LPA). The installation of

the perimeter fence line will also be at least 5m away

from the water bodies outside of the site;



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The installation of amphibian proof fencing around the

perimeter of the proposed new buildings (construction

area) to mitigate for any potential great crested newts

moving onto the site during construction or building works

should be undertaken during November to February

inclusive (to be agreed with the LPA);

Necessary clearance of trees and shrubs undertaken

outside of the bird breeding season (i.e. shrub clearance

September to February inclusive);

Protection of mature trees that are to be retained

according to BS5837:2005; and

Precautions to ensure that badgers using the site are not

harmed during development.

1.2.3 Following best practice guidelines, further surveys for bats are

recommended. This is because potential habitat for roosting bats was found

during the survey. It is recommended that the further survey for bats is

undertaken promptly to avoid delays to the development. Note that further

mitigation measures may be required following the results of the further

surveys.

1.2.4 In line with planning policy, recommendations for ecological enhancements

for the site are given in Section 7.

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Figure 1Site Location and Desk Study Results

Surveyed For: East Sussex County Council Drawing Ref: JESC101/7791/1Drawing Size: A4Drawn By: Thomson Ecology (KM)Checked By: Thomson Ecology (TD)Date: 21/06/2011

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Figure 3 Photographs of the Site

Photograph 1: View west of the habitat BW/DS1.Photograph 2: View north of the habitat BW/DS3. Photograph 3: View west of the habitat TR/COG1, which is

suitable for reptiles. In the background is the southern side ofthe school.

Photograph 4: View north of the amenity grassland (playingfield) in the north of the site, in the background and left of thephoto the habitats SS/TR1 and TR/COG2 are visible. Theproposed fence line will run around the perimeter of this field.

Photograph 5: View south east of the amenity grassland(playing fields) in the centre of the site. The proposed fence linewill also run around the perimeter of these playing fields.

Photograph 6: View east along the pathway between habitatsBW/DS2 and DS3, which belong to the South Saxon’s WetlandLNR and SNCI. The habitat is suitable for reptiles and greatcrested newts.

JESC/101/001 Surveyed for East Sussex County Council. June 2011.

Figure 4 Photographs of the Site

Photograph 7: View south west of the mixed scattered treesover amenity grassland and in the left of the photograph habitatBW/DS2.

Photograph 8: View north of the habitat TR/COG4 where threeslow worms were found. To the left of the photograph is DS5and to the right is the existing 2.4m high fenceline.

Photograph 9: Potential access point for roosting bats within thesouthern side of the school building B1.

Photograph 10: View north east of the habitat DS5, pathwayand amenity grassland in the west of the site.

Photograph 11: One of the mature oak trees on site withpotential to support roosting bats. The tree can be found withinhabitat BW/DS3.

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2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND

2.1.1 RH Partnership Architects have been commissioned by East Sussex County

Council to determine the feasibility of the site to support the extension and

refurbishment to Filsham Valley School to raise its capacity to 1500 pupils.

The main extensions are proposed to the south east and a smaller extension

to the north west of the existing building. Ground works are also proposed

and include the installation of a 2.4m high boundary fence around the

majority of the school grounds. A number of areas will be set aside for soft

landscaping.

2.1.2 The proposals described above are hereafter referred to collectively as “the

development”.

2.1.3 The development will be located on an 8.1ha area of land presently occupied

by the Filsham Valley school and playing fields, (Grid Reference TQ 785

092), in Hastings, see Figure 1. The area affected by the development is

hereafter referred to as “the site”.

2.1.4 RH Partnership Architects are at an early stage in the planning process and

as such planning permission is yet to be sought.

2.2 ECOLOGY BACKGROUND

2.2.1 Thomson Ecology conducted an extended Phase 1 habitat survey on 25th

February 2009 (report reference: MRHS101/001/001) of the current school

grounds and an extended part of the site (the survey also encompassed

public land to the south of the present site boundary) when different

proposals were under consideration with regards to the potential positioning

of the new buildings.

2.2.2 The main findings of the 2009 desk study were that the site is within 1km of

Combe Haven SSSI and Filsham Reed Beds LNR. In addition to this, South

Saxons Wetlands LNR, SNCI was present within the site boundary. 11 non-

statutory nature conservation sites lie outside, but within 2km of the site.

2.2.3 The 2009 survey also identified habitat on site that is suitable for reptiles,

bats, water voles and great crested newts, which are strictly protected

species; however, further survey would have been required to determine

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2.3 THE BRIEF AND OBJECTIVES

2.3.1 East Sussex County Council commissioned Thomson Ecology on 3rd

June

2010 to undertake an updated ecological assessment of the development

site. The brief was to:

Carry out an ecological desk study to obtain records of

designated sites within 2km and protected species within

1km held by third parties;

Undertake an extended Phase 1 habitat survey of the

site, recording the main habitats present on site;

Provide a combined report giving the methods and results

of the survey, discussion of the legal and planning policy

issues and our recommendations (if necessary); and

Provide a digitised map of the survey results.

2.4 LIMITATIONS

2.4.1 The species data collated during the desk study is mainly derived from

records submitted by members of the public and ad hoc surveys undertaken

by volunteers. Therefore, it should not be taken as a definitive list of the

protected species and other species of conservation concern that occur in

the local area. In addition to this the location of some records is limited to

four figure grid references rather than specific points.

2.4.2 The extended Phase 1 habitat survey was carried out during the optimum

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3 METHODOLOGY

3.1 DESK STUDY

3.1.1 A study area was defined that encompasses the site and all land within 2km

of the perimeter of the site, see Figure 1. Nature conservation organisations

with interests in the study area were then approached and asked to provide

up-to-date information on sites designated for their nature conservation

value, local nature reserves, records of protected species and other species

of conservation concern and any other information that they considered

relevant. Records of designated sites were sought for the full study area,

whereas records for species were sought for part of the study area

encompassing the site and within 1km of the perimeter of the site.

3.1.2 The organisations contacted include:

Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre;

Sussex Badger Group; and

Sussex Ornithological Society.

3.1.3 Letters requesting information were sent on 7th

June 2011.

3.1.4 In addition, published data was consulted including the following:

The Multi-Agency Geographical Information for the

Countryside (MAGIC);

Natural England’s Nature on the Map;

South East Plan (2009);

Hastings Borough Council’s Local Plan (2004); and

East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Structure Plan

(1991-2011).

3.2 FIELD SURVEY

3.2.1 A survey area was defined that encompassed the school grounds. The

survey area is shown on Figure 2.

3.2.2 An extended Phase 1 habitat survey (JNCC, 1993; IEA, 1995) was

conducted throughout the survey area. Phase 1 habitat survey is a standard

technique for rapidly obtaining baseline ecological information over a large

area of land. It is primarily a mapping technique and uses a standard set of

habitat definitions for classifying areas of land on the basis of the vegetation

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more detail over a smaller area, and give further consideration to fauna. The

standard habitat definitions were used with an additional category of coarse

grassland for unmanaged, secondary grasslands that are species poor.

1.1.1. The dominant and readily identified species of higher plant species from

each habitat type within the survey area were recorded and their abundance

was assessed on the DAFOR scale:

D Dominant

A Abundant

F Frequent

O Occasional

R Rare

1.1.2. In addition the codes ‘E’ for edge of habitat, ‘C’ for clumped, ‘Y’ for young, ‘M’

for mature and ‘L’ were used.

1.1.3. These scores represent the abundance within the defined area only and do

not reflect national or regional abundances. Plant species nomenclature

follows Stace (2010).

3.2.3 Incidental records of fauna were also made during the survey and the

habitats identified were evaluated for their potential to support protected

species and other species of conservation concern, including Biodiversity

Action Plan Priority species. However, no specific faunal surveys were

undertaken.

3.2.4 The survey was conducted on 15th

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4 RESULTS

4.1 BACKGROUND

4.1.1 The contents of the results section are the factual results of the desk study

and extended phase 1 habitat survey. Excluded from this section is the

assessment of the site to support species of conservation concern not

recorded during the survey. Instead, potential further ecological issues are

discussed in Section 6.

4.2 DESK STUDY

4.2.1 Responses were received from the following organisations:

Sussex Biological Record Centre;

Sussex Ornithological Society; and

Sussex Badger Group do not hold records for the area surveyed.

4.2.2 The designated sites, ancient woodland and UK Biological Action Plan (UK

BAP) habitat results are summarised below. The protected species and other

species of conservation concern results are summarised in Appendix 1. The

locations of designated sites, ancient woodland and UK BAP habitats are

shown on Figure 1.

Designated Sites

4.2.3 Two national sites, five other statutory designated sites and 12 non-statutory

designated sites were located within 2km of the proposed development site

during the desk study. The details of these sites and their proximity to the

development are detailed in table 1.



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Table 1. Designated sites within 2km of the site

Site Designation Grid

Reference

Area

(ha)

Distance

to site

(km)

Description

National Sites (SSSIs)

Combe Haven Site of

Special Scientific

Interest (SSSI)

TQ 770 102 156 0.41 Alluvial meadow dominates this

area. Filsham reed bed LNR is

present within this SSSI and is

the largest area of reed bed in

East Sussex. Important habitat

for both breeding and wintering

birds, including reed warblers

and bitterns and for

invertebrates, dragonflies in

particular.

Marline Valley

Woods (SSSI, Local

Nature Reserve

(LNR) and Site of

Nature Conservation

Importance (SNCI))

TQ 780 122 55 1.95 An area of ancient semi-natural

woodland. It is also designated

as a Local Nature Reserve and

a SNCI. Marline Woods forms

an extensive area of ancient

woodland with a steep sided

stream valley (ghyll). It supports

many important habitat types,

and a wide range of uncommon

associated plant and animal

species. The site also includes

an area of species-rich

unimproved grassland. The

nationally uncommon

pedunculate oak-hornbeam

woodland type dominates the

woods.

County and Local Sites (SINCs, LNRs, etc)

South Saxons

Wetland (LNR and

SNCI)

TQ 784 090 3.88 0

(adjacent

and

within

the site)

Reed bed, willow carr, rough

grassland and meadow habitat.

A diverse floral community is

present including bittersweet

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Reference

Area

(ha)

Distance

to site

(km)

Description

Filsham Reedbed

(LNR and SNCI)

TQ 778 097 18.8 0.41 Largest reed bed in East Sussex

with ditches and lagoons, set in

a river valley floodplain.

Important for birds including

swallows, marsh harriers,

bitterns, warblers and bearded

tits.

Ponds Wood (LNR

and SNCI)

TQ 791 105 17.89 0.48 Ancient semi natural woodland

with a large pond at the

southern end of the wood

adjacent to the Hollington

stream. The northern and

western meadow form a part of

this SNCI along with Gillsmans

wood and Southern Ghyll

stream.

Church Wood and

Robsack Wood

(LNR)

TQ 784 111 28.3 1.19 Ancient woodland with two

streams. Contains a good

assemblage of invertebrates

and orchids.

Old Filsham Golf

Course (SNCI)

TQ 782 100 10.58 0.36 Open semi improved grassland

with mature scrub. Highly rabbit

grazed.

Bulverhythe Shingle

Beach and Cliffs

(SNCI)

TQ 774 082 11.24 0.36 Cliff habitat with bramble

thickets and floral species

including tufted vetch and

meadow vetchling. The shingle

beach supports populations of

sea kale and long horned

poppy.

Caves Road Cliffs

(SNCI)

TQ 792 088 3 0.33 Sand stone outcrop suffering

from erosion with vegetation

including bramble, ivy and tree

mallow. Eastern end is wooded

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Reference

Area

(ha)

Distance

to site

(km)

Description

Church wood

Complex and

Meadows (SNCI)

TQ 785 112 32.98 1.19 Church Wood is a remnant

ancient woodland with sweet

chestnut coppice areas and a

hornbeam domintated ghyll

stream. Ground flora includes

ancient woodland indicators

including wood anemone and

bluebell. The meadow area is

semi-improved grassland

habitat and is for amenity use. It

contains a large number of

grass species and other

common forbs.

Wainwright Close

(SNCI)

TQ 778 114 0.5 1.99 A small mixed habitat parcel of

species rich grassland, scrub

and a pond. The site is

bounded by mature hedgerows.

Wishing Tree (SNCI) TQ 780 105 17.99 0.87 Semi-improved meadow with

dense coarse grass, with mature

hawthorn and holly hedge.

Wishing tree reservoir, Dog

kennel wood (semi-natural) and

Redgeland wood are also

components of this SNCI.

Glyne Gap (SNCI) TQ 766 083 13.66 1.56 The site is part of a working

farm and comprises dry and

marshy grassland, a ditch

system, areas of scrub and an

extensive reedbed. The site is

known as a significant site for

wetland migratory birds.

West St Leonard’s

Railway

Embankments

(SNCI)

TQ 788 089 4.19 0.12 Mature woodland with scrub and

tall ruderal vegetation.



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Biodiversity Action Plan Habitats

4.2.4 Seven different UKBAP priority habitats within 2km of the site were identified

during the desk study, these are listed in Table 2 and shown in Figure 1.

Table 2. Biodiversity action plan habitats within 2km of the site

UK BAP Habitat

Type

Grid Reference Distance to site (km) Source of

Information

Lowland Mixed

Deciduous

Woodland

N/A (1 area off site

and 3 areas on site)

On site (habitats;

BW1, BW/DS1 and

BW/DS2)

Nature on the Map

Standing Open

Water

TQ 785 090 0 (adjacent to the

site)

SBRC and

Thomson Ecology

Report Ref:

MRHS/101/001

Rivers and Streams TQ 785 090 (1 area,

which is divided into

4 sections)

0 (adjacent to the

site)

SBRC and

Thomson Ecology

Report Ref:

MRHS/101/001

Reedbeds TQ 785 090 (2

areas)

0 (adjacent to the

site)

Nature on the Map

and Thomson

Ecology Report Ref:

MRHS/101/001

Wet Woodland TQ 778 104 (10

areas)

120m Thomson Ecology

Report Ref:

MRHS/101/001

Purple Moor Grass

and Rush Pasture

TQ 777 096 (1 area) 0.4 Nature on the Map

Coastal Floodplain

and Grazing Marsh

TQ 777 094 (1 area,

which is split into 13

sections)

0.6 Nature on the Map

Ancient Woodland

4.2.5 A total of 13 areas of ancient woodland within a 2km search area of the site

were identified during the desk study. These are listed in Table 3 and shown

in Figure 1.



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Table 3. Ancient woodland within 2km of the site

Woodland Name Description Grid

Reference

Distance to

site (km)

Source of

Information

Gillsmans Wood Ancient and semi-

natural woodland

(0.8ha).

TQ 792 103 0.9 MAGIC

Ponds Wood Ancient and semi-

natural woodland

(7.32ha).

TQ 790 106 0.9 MAGIC

Unnamed (parcel of

woodland adjacent to

Old Filsham Golf

Course SNCI and

Filsham Reedbed LNR

and SNCI

Ancient and semi-

natural woodland

(1.03ha).

TQ 780 102 0.9 MAGIC

Dog Kennel Wood Ancient and semi-

natural woodland

(3.08ha).

TQ 783 105 1 MAGIC

Unnamed (parcel of

woodland adjacent to

Ponds Wood)

Ancient and semi-

natural woodland

(0.53ha).

TQ 795 103 1 MAGIC

Redgeland Wood North Ancient and semi-

natural woodland

(3.49ha).

TQ 777 104 1.1 MAGIC

Church Wood Ancient and semi-

natural woodland

(27.44ha).

TQ 784 112 1.2 MAGIC

Rocky Shaw Ancient and semi-

natural woodland

(1.2ha).

TQ 781 107 1.3 MAGIC

Monkham Wood Ancient and semi-

natural woodland

(3.87ha).

TQ 773 105 1.4 MAGIC

Rectory Wood Ancient and semi-

natural woodland

(1.56ha).

TQ 788 112 1.7 MAGIC

Pebsham Wood Ancient and semi-

natural woodland

(6.06ha).

TQ 763 092 1.8 MAGIC



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Reference

Distance to

site (km)

Source of

Information

Unnamed (parcel of

woodland to the far

east of the site)

Ancient and semi-

natural woodland

(1.18ha).

TQ 806 103 1.9 MAGIC

Park Wood Ancient and semi-

natural woodland

(10.27ha).

TQ 775 113 2 MAGIC

Protected Species and Other Species of Conservation Concern

4.2.6 A number of protected species and species of conservation concern are

recorded within 1km of the development site. Notably water vole (Arvicola

terrestris) was recorded within 1km at Combe Haven SSSI and slow worm

(Anguis fragilis) has been recorded adjacent to the site. There are also

records for Schedule 1 and UKBAP bird species as well as red and amber

listed bird species. Furthermore, nine UKBAP species of moth have also

been recorded within 1km of the site, with some recorded in the Filsham

Reed Beds LNR. Plants, which have been included are those listed as

vulnerable in the Red Data Book and on the Sussex Rare Species Inventory,

UKBAP species are also listed. Details of the protected species and other

species of conservation concern are listed in Appendix 1.

4.2.7 Only recent records (2001-2011) and the closest records for each species

have been included in Appendix 1.

4.3 FIELD SURVEY

Habitats and Flora

4.3.1 The following Phase 1 habitat types were identified:

Semi–natural broadleaved woodland;

Broadleaved/dense scrub mosaic;

Dense scrub;

Scattered scrub/tall ruderal mosaic;

Scattered scrub/introduced shrub;

Scattered mixed trees;

Tall ruderal vegetation;

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Amenity grassland;

Introduced shrub;

Buildings;

Hard standing;

Bare ground;

Fence; and

Wall.

4.3.2 These habitats are described below and their distribution is given on Figure

2. The full species lists for each habitat are provided in Appendix 2.

Semi-natural broadleaved woodland – BW1

4.3.3 There is one small area of semi-natural broadleaved woodland occurring on

the site. BW1 which covers approximately 0.02ha is located in the north west

of the site. Field maple (Acer campestre) and ash (Fraxinus excelsior) was

dominant with rare occurrences of hazel (Corylus avellana) and pedunculate

oak (Quercus robur). The shrub layer is dominated by hawthorn (Crataegus

monogyna) with occasional blackthorn (Prunus spinosa). The ground flora

consists of rare patches of bramble (Rubus fruticosus) and ivy (Hedera helix)

with common nettle (Urtica dioica) found on the edges of the habitat parcel.

Broadleaved woodland/dense scrub mosaic – BW/DS1-3

4.3.4 There are three parcels of BW/DS mosaic. BW/DS1 is located adjacent to

the school building in the northwest corner of the site and runs down the

majority of the eastern boundary of the site. This habitat parcel covers a total

area of 0.29ha. Field maple, ash and hawthorn are dominant with frequent

oak. The shrub layer is dense dominated with bramble and hawthorn and

occasional blackthorn, hazel and gorse (Ulex europaeus). Rare patches of

cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus), goat willow (Salix caprea), whitebeam

(Sorbus aria agg.) was also recorded (see Figure 3 Photograph 1).

4.3.5 BW/DS2 is a mosaic of woodland and dense scrub (0.11ha) located in the

west of the site extending into an area of amenity grassland. Field maple

and hawthorn are dominant with ash found in abundance. The shrub layer is

dense and consists of frequent blackthorn and bramble with occasional

hazel. Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), field rose (Rosa arvensis), goat

willow and whitebeam were also rarely recorded (see Figure 4 Photograph

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4.3.6 BW/DS3 is a small parcel of habitat (0.03ha) found on the northern boundary

adjacent to the playing field. BW/DS3 is dominated by blackthorn, hawthorn

and bramble. Elder (Sambucus nigra) is frequent and the ground flora

consists of frequent common nettle, cleavers (Galium aparine) with

occasional patches of false oat grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) also recorded.

There is one mature pedunculate oak tree present within the habitat (see

Figure 3 Photograph 2 and Figure 4 Photograph 11).

Dense Scrub – DS1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

4.3.7 Dense scrub is scattered throughout the site. These habitat parcels have

been split into five different compartments based on their vegetative

composition. DS1 (71.5m²) is located in the east of the site within TR/COG1.

DS1 consists of thick blackthorn, hawthorn and bramble. False oat grass

and cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata) were also present in patches where this

scrub was less dense.

4.3.8 DS2 (39.5m²) is a small patch of dense scrub on the eastern boundary of the

site and is dominated by bramble.

4.3.9 DS3 (0.02ha) is a strip of dense scrub adjacent to the playing fields and

separated from BW/DS2 by a thin grassed path. DS3 is dominated by

hawthorn and bramble, elder is also abundant. Frequent patches of false oat

grass and common nettle and rare occurrences of wood dock (Rumex

sanguineus) and a thistle species (Cirsium sp.) were also recorded (see

Figure 3 Photograph 6).

4.3.10 DS4 (78.3m²) is another small patch of scrub on the southern boundary of

the site and is dominated by blackthorn and hawthorn.

4.3.11 DS5 (0.08ha) is located in the west of the site and is closely associated with

BW/DS1. This habitat parcel is dominated by large expanses of thick

bramble, hawthorn and bramble. Hedge bindweed (Calstegia sepium) and

cleavers are frequent. There are rare occurrences of the following trees;

elder, oak and ash, which are found further to the west of the habitat parcel

(see Figure 4 Photograph 10).

Scattered scrub – SS1

4.3.12 Planted over habitat parcel TR/COG4 are a line of young hawthorn and

beech (Fagus sylvatica) trees.

Scattered scrub/tall ruderal mosaic – SS/TR1

4.3.13 SS/TR1 is a thin strip running adjacent to the playing fields in the north of the

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bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara). The ground flora has not been mown so

the grasses have grown up, false oat grass is dominant with occasional

common bent (Agrostis capillaries), Yorkshire fog (Holcus lanatus) and tufted

hair grass (Deschampsia cespitosa).

Scattered mixed trees – SMW1

4.3.14 A number of species of tree occur within a range of the habitat parcels

present on site. Native species include pedunculate oak, ash and silver birch

(Betula pendula). The silver birch is planted within the introduced shrub (IS3)

beds located at the northwest of the site. A pine species (Pinus sp.) is also

found within the amenity grassland in the car park and throughout the site.

Introduced species include sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), Turkey oak

(Quercus cerris) and holm oak (Quercus ilex), which are found within the

amenity grassland areas (see Figure 4 Photograph 7).

Tall ruderal vegetation – TR1

4.3.15 There is a small strip of tall ruderal vegetation (42.35m²), which appears to

be an overgrown raised planted bed adjacent to the hard surfaced sports

pitch in the west of the site. False oat grass, cock’s-foot (Dactylis glomerata),

a daisy species (Asteraceae sp.) were dominant with a mixture of frequent

cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris), creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense) and

occassional broad-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius), ribwort plantain

(Plantago lanceolata), common bent (Agrostis capillaries) and Yorkshire fog.

Tall ruderal/coarse grassland mosaic – TR/COG1-4

4.3.16 The tall ruderal and coarse grassland mosaic can be found predominantly in

the north of the site though it can also be found in a small strip adjacent to

many of the areas of amenity grassland identified on the site.

4.3.17 TR/COG1 (0.11ha) is dominated by false oat grass. Yorkshire fog, tufted hair

grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) and cock’s-foot were also occasionally

recorded within the sward. Other forb species recorded include frequent

creeping thistle, creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens) and ribwort

plantain. Dove’s foot crane’s bill (Geranium molle) was also identified within

this habitat (see Figure 3 Photograph 3). Within this habitat running adjacent

to a path in the north east of the site there were frequent animal diggings.

4.3.18 TR/COG2 (0.07ha) is very similar in composition to TR/COG1. A mature

pedunculate oak tree is present within this habitat parcel with oak tree

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4.3.19 TR/COG3 (0.08ha) is also very similar in composition to TR/COG1, which is

separated by a concrete pathway. Some patches of TR/COG3 were slightly

more overgrown with teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) and bramble occasional.

Hawthorn was also recorded in rare occurrences.

4.3.20 TR/COG4 (0.05ha) is a section of tall ruderal vegetation and coarse

grassland mosaic located between BW/DS1 and DS5 and the hard surfaced

sports pitch in the west of the site. False oat grass was dominant with

frequent broad-leaved dock. Yorkshire fog, and occasional creeping

buttercup, common bent, tufted hair grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) are all

occasional. Within this area one adult slow worm (Anguis fragilis) and two

juvenile slow worms were found under a piece of guttering (see TN4).

Suitable hibernacula (piles of wood) for reptiles like slow worm were also

recorded adjacent to the greenhouse (see Figure 4 Photograph 8). TN5

indicates the location of the plastic greenhouse.

Amenity grassland – AM1- AM17

4.3.21 Heavily mown amenity grassland is the dominant habitat found upon the site

covering a total area of 5.23ha. Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)

dominates the sward with false oat grass and Yorkshire fog also frequently

noted. White clover (Trifolium repens), red clover (Trifolium pratense) and

daisy (Bellis perennis) were also frequently recorded with yarrow (Achillea

millefolium), dandelion (Taraxacum agg.), greater plantain (Plantago major)

and self heal (Prunella vulgaris) occasional. Red dead nettle (Lamium

purpureum) was recorded rarely (see Figure 3 Photographs 4 and 5). An

area of the amenity grassland is currently being used as cricket nets (see

TN2 on Figure 2).

Introduced Shrub – IS1-8

4.3.22 There are planted beds of introduced shrub within the main school grounds

and the car park at the north of the site totalling an area of 0.06ha (see

Figure 4 Photograph 12 for example).

4.3.23 Dominant species include a cotoneaster (Cotoneaster sp.), which includes

entire-leaved cotoneaster (Cotoneaster integrifolius) amongst others within

habitats IS1 and IS4. Species also occasional recorded within IS1 include

Hebe (Hebe sp.) with rare clumped growth of a mahonia species (Mahonia

sp.).

4.3.24 Japanese rose (Rosa rugosa) was found to be dominant within habitats IS2-

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4.3.25 Within IS6 Japanese rose and a cotoneaster species is abundant with

frequent ivy (Hedera helix), whereas, IS7 is dominated by bramble with

frequent cotoneaster species.

4.3.26 IS8 includes a number of mainly overgrown planted beds grouped together

within the court yard area of the main school buildings. A cotoneaster and

dwarf Cypress (Cupressaceae sp.) species is dominant, with abundant

clumps of a Euonymus (Euonymus sp.) and thistle species. Other species

found within these beds include a lavender species (Lavandular sp.), a mint

species (Mentha sp.) and shepherd’s-purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris).

Buildings, hard standing, bare ground, wall and fence

4.3.27 The Filsham Valley School building (B1), a store/garage (B2) associated car

parks, areas of bare ground and hard standing (including the sports pitches

and pathways) covers an area of approximately 1.91ha of the site. There are

also areas of bare ground used for recreational use (TN1, which is a sand

pit) and where the amenity grassland has worn away around entrances due

to trampling. There is an area of hard standing, which is being used as a

works area (TN3 on Figure 2).

Fauna

4.3.28 Below are the species of fauna recorded during the survey, either observed

directly, heard or where evidence was found.

Slow worm (Anguis fragilis);

Carrion crow (Corvus corone);

Blackbird (Turdus merula);

Magpie (Pica pica);

Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita);

Herring gull (Larus argentatus);

Peacock butterfly (Aglais io);

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5 LEGISLATION AND PLANNING POLICY ISSUES

5.1 BACKGROUND

5.1.1 The content of the legislation and planning policy section is the legislation

and planning policy issues that we know are relevant based on this desk

study and extended Phase 1 habitat survey. The legislation and policy issues

that might arise following further surveys are excluded. Potential further

ecological issues are discussed in Section 6. A detailed description of the

method for this section is given in Appendix 3.

5.2 DESIGNATED SITES

5.2.1 Combe Haven SSSI is approximately 0.4km away from the site boundary,

whereas Marline Valley Woods SSSI, LNR and SNCI is 1.95km from site.

Filsham Reed beds LNR and SNCI and Ponds Wood LNR and SNCI are

approximately 0.4km and 0.48km away from the site boundary respectively

and Church Wood and Robsack Wood LNR is approximately 1.2km away.

5.2.2 Combe Haven SSSI and Marline Valley Woods SSSI are strictly protected

through national legislation. Policy NRM5 of the South East Plan (2009) and

Policy EN17 of the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Structure Plan (1991 –

2011) seek to protect designated sites from development. Policy NC2 of the

Hastings Borough Local Plan (2004) also seeks to protect SSSIs from the

adverse affects of development and states that “Designated Sites of Special

Scientific Interest (SSSIs) will be safeguarded and protected. Proposals for

development within SSSIs, or likely to have an adverse effect on them

directly or indirectly, will be subject to special scrutiny and will not be

permitted unless:- (a) The need for development outweighs the national

importance of the site for nature conservation and/or geological interest; (b)

It is not possible to meet the need for the development on an alternative site;

and (c) Any harm to the nature conservation and/or geological interest of the

site is kept to a minimum”.

5.2.3 Filsham Reed Beds LNR and Church Wood and Robsack Wood LNR are

also protected by domestic legislation and planning policy. Policy NC3 of the

Hastings Borough Local Plan seeks to protect local nature reserves from the

adverse affects of development.

5.2.4 The proposals are unlikely to have a significant negative effect on the

Combe Haven SSSI, Marline Valley Woods SSSI, LNR and SNCI and the

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The development site is entirely outside the designated

sites’ boundaries. Combe Haven SSSI and Filsham Reed

Beds LNR and SNCI and the proposed new development

are separated by a minimum of 0.4km of suburban

landscape;

The development should not result in significant increase

in emissions to air;

Pollution should be controlled during construction works

in accordance with Environment Agency pollution

prevention guidelines; and

There should not be increased pressure from leisure

activities as the land use is not changing and additional

housing is not being created.

5.2.5 West St Leonard’s Railway Embankments (SNCI) is within 100m of the site,

and there are three other non statutory designated sites within 360 metres of

the development site. The eight other SNCIs range from over 480m from the

site to over 1km from the site. Policy NC6 of the Hastings Borough Local

Plan (2004) states that “Development proposals within or adjacent to Sites of

Nature Conservation Importance will not be permitted unless there is a local

need which outweighs any harm to the nature conservation interest. There

should be no direct affect upon these sites as the proposed development is

to be contained within the development boundary and because of the

reasons detailed in section 5.2.4 above.

5.2.6 The South Saxon’s Wetlands SNCI has been allocated as a Local Nature

Reserve under Policy NC5 of the Hastings Borough Local Plan. An area the

size of 0.42ha of the designated site is located within the survey boundary (to

the south west of the site) and includes the habitats BW/DS2 and DS3.

5.2.7 This LNR is protected by Policy NC3 which states that “Areas designated or

proposed as Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) will be safeguarded and

protected. Proposals for development within Local Nature Reserves, or likely

to have an adverse effect on them directly or indirectly, will not be permitted

unless:- (a) the need for development outweighs the importance of the site

for nature conservation; and (b) any harm to the nature conservation interest

of the site is kept to a minimum. Where development is permitted, the

Council may attach planning conditions and/or may seek to enter into legal

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nature conservation interest and to provide compensatory measures and/or

site management”.

5.2.8 It should be noted that the current development proposals do not include the

removal of the habitats BW/DS2 and DS3 on site, which are part of the South

Saxon’s Wetlands LNR, SNCI. The proposal, is for the installation of a 2.4m

high vertical fence line along the site boundary (as shown in Figure 2), which

will follow the existing fence line currently in place, and so should not have a

direct impact on the habitats of the South Saxons Wetland LNR, SNCI.

5.2.9 However, the development could have either direct or indirect impacts upon

the South Saxon’s Wetlands SNCI. Potential impacts on the South Saxons

Wetland LNR, SNCI could include:-

Increased levels of noise disturbance during construction

works and the operational stage;

Contamination by pollutants; and

Increased levels of disturbance to the reserve post

development.

5.2.10 The mitigation measures set out in Section 7 should minimise these impacts

and ensure that the development proposals are compliant with planning

policies that protect local nature reserves and non-statutory designated sites.

5.3 BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN PRIORITY HABITATS

5.3.1 The areas of broadleaved woodland on site (BW1, BW1/DS1, BW/DS2 and

BW/DS3) are UK Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Habitats and are Habitats

of Principal Importance for the Conservation of Biodiversity under Section 41

of the NERC Act 2006. As are the following habitats; rivers and streams,

standing open water, reed bed, and the small area of wet woodland (the last

three habitats, which were identified within Thomson Ecology report

reference: MRHS101/001/001), which are adjacent to the site and/or within

South Saxons LNR and SNCI.

5.3.2 Under Planning Policy Statement 9 (PPS9), the local planning authority

should conserve these habitat types. All habitat parcels within site or

adjacent to it should be fully protected to ensure that there are no negative

impacts on these habitats during the development phase.

5.3.3 The current proposals do not include any major habitat clearance. However,

if development proposals do change and the habitats (BW1, BW1/DS1,

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in Section 7 should ensure that the development proposals are compliant

with planning policy with respect to UKBAP Priority habitats.

5.3.4 The UK Biodiversity Action Plan Habitat purple moor grass and rush pasture,

reedbeds and coastal floodplain and grazing marsh identified by the desk

study are within the above mentioned statutory and non-statutory designated

sites and therefore, for the reasons already discussed in Section 5.2,

development of the site will be compliant with PPS9. Similarly, the areas of

wet woodland and lowland mixed deciduous woodland are within ancient

woodland and, for the reasons given below, are unlikely to be negatively

effected by the development.

5.4 ANCIENT WOODLAND

5.4.1 Thirteen areas of ancient woodland were found to be present within the 2km

desk study search area. The closest of these areas of ancient woodland is

separated by approximately 0.9km of urban and suburban landscape. The

reasons listed in section 5.2 should ensure that the development is unlikely

to have an affect on any local areas of ancient woodland and should be

consistent with PPS9, Policy EN17 of the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove

Structure Plan (1991 – 2011), Policy NC10 of the Hastings Borough Local

Plan and Policy NRM7 of the South East Plan (2009), which seek to protect

ancient woodland.

5.5 PROTECTED SPECIES

5.5.1 A number of common bird species were recorded on the site, some of which

are most likely to breed on the site as suitable habitat is present. All birds,

eggs and nests are protected from damage and destruction under the

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended.

5.5.2 Slow worm (one adult and two juveniles) were also recorded on site within

habitat TR/COG4 (see TN4) on Figure 2. Slow worms are both a UK and

local BAP species and are protected from injury or harm under the Wildlife

and Countryside Act 1981, as amended.

5.5.3 In addition to this, it should be highlighted that a number of protected species

have been historically recorded (records are older than 10 years) within the

South Saxons Wetland (LNR, SNCI) that is located adjacent to the site and

part of it, which is within the site boundary.

5.5.4 Common reptile species including slow worm, grass snake and common

lizard have been recorded. Reptiles are protected from injury or harm under

the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended. Water voles have also

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LNR and SNCI. Water voles and their burrows are protected from injury or

harm under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended. Rabbit

droppings were noted within habitat parcel TR/COG2 in the north of the site

(Figure 2). Rabbits receive some protection under the Wild Mammals

(Protection) Act 1996. This makes it an offence to intentionally cause these

species unnecessary suffering by certain methods, including crushing and

asphyxiation, which could occur during site clearance.

5.5.5 In addition, the ODPM circular 05/2006 states that the presence of protected

species is a material consideration in the planning process, which is

addressed by Policy NC6 of the Hastings Borough Local Plan. This states

that, “development proposals that may have an adverse effect on protected

species and/or their habitats will be determined in the light of the

requirements of the appropriate legislation. The Borough Council may

consider the use of planning conditions and obligations which seek to:- (i)

facilitate the survival of individual members of a protected species, (ii) reduce

disturbance to a satisfactory minimum, (iii) provide adequate alternative

habitats to sustain at least the current level of population”.

5.5.6 The mitigation measures set out in Section 7 should ensure that the

development proposals are compliant with the law and Policy NC6 of the

Hastings Borough Local Plan with respect to water voles, reptiles, birds and

rabbits and ensure that the site will remain suitable for these species after

the completion of the development.

5.5.7 It should be noted, however, that other protected species may be present as

set out in Section 6.

5.6 BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN PRIORITY SPECIES

5.6.1 Herring gull was recorded on the site. This species is a Priority in the

UKBAP, a species of principal importance for the conservation of biodiversity

as listed by the Secretary of State and is on the red list for birds of

conservation concern. However, it receives no specific legal or policy

protection over and above the general protection of all birds by the Wildlife

and Countryside Act.

5.6.2 A number of invertebrates including the crescent moth (Celaena

leucostigma), oak hook-tip moth (Watsonalla binaria) and the blood-vein

moth (Timandra comae) have been recorded within 1km of the site (at

Filsham Reedbed LNR and SNCI). Common toad (Bufo bufo) has also been

recorded at Filsham Reedbed LNR and SNCI. The above species are both

UK and local BAP species (with the exception of the common toad, which is

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of Biodiversity in England under Section 41 of the Natural Environment and

Rural Communities Act (2006).

5.6.3 Furthermore the ODPM circular 06/2005 states that the presence of such

species is capable of being a material consideration in the planning process

and under PPS9, Policy EN17 of the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove

Structure Plan (1991 – 2011) and Policy NC6 of the Hastings Borough Local

Plan the Unitary Development Planning Authority is required to act with due

regard to the conservation of UK BAP Priority Species. However, Filsham

Reedbed LNR and SNCI is separated by approximately 0.4km of urban

landscape. The reasons listed in section 5.2 should ensure that the

development is unlikely to have an affect on any of the BAP species within

this area.

5.6.4 It is unlikely that the herring gulls recorded are breeding on site. Therefore, it

is unlikely that the development will affect the breeding population.

5.7 INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES

5.7.1 Patches of a cotoneaster species, which was not identified, but included

entire leaved cotoneaster (Cotoneaster integrifolius) and Japanese rose

were recorded within the majority of the planted beds (SS/IS1 and IS1-8).

Under Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981), as amended, it

is an offence to plant or otherwise cause this species to grow in the wild.

Any re-landscaping, which could cause these species to spread should be

undertaken with the measures proposed in Section 7 so that the eradication

of these species from the site is performed in advance of development.

5.8 ECOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENT

5.8.1 Central and local government policy now points towards ecological

enhancement on development sites. For example, PPS9 states that, “plan

policies should promote opportunities for the incorporation of beneficial

biodiversity and geological features within the design of development” and

Policy NRM5 of the South East Plan states that “Opportunities for

biodiversity improvement, including connection of sites, large-scale habitat

restoration, enhancement and re-creation….should be pursued”. Policy EN21

of the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Structure Plan (1991 – 2011) also

seeks to encourage ecological enhancement on development sites. The

development proposals include measures to maintain and protect the South

Saxons Wetlands (LNR, SNCI) on site, which includes retaining BW/DS2

and DS3 and locating the boundary fence at least 5m away from the water

course and potential water vole habitat. There are also proposals for areas

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ensure that the development is compliant with these policies, providing

native plant species are used. Further ecological enhancements that could

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6 POTENTIAL FURTHER ECOLOGICAL ISSUES

6.1 BACKGROUND

6.1.1 The potential further ecological issues section sets out our assessment of

the potential of the site to support protected species and other species of

conservation concern which were not detected during the extended Phase 1

habitat survey, either because their presence is seasonal or because

specialist survey techniques are required. Further survey work or appropriate

mitigation is likely to be required before these issues can be addressed.

Further information on the methods of assessment are given in Appendix 3.

6.2 GREAT CRESTED NEWTS

6.2.1 There are four water bodies within approximately 300m (the nearest of which

is within 100m) of the site boundary (identified within Thomson Ecology

report ref: MRHS/101/001), which were noted during the 2009 survey to have

the potential to support breeding great crested newts. The adjoining

woodland, dense scrub and swamp off site and the areas of broadleaved

woodland and dense scrub and tall ruderal and coarse grassland mosaics

offer good terrestrial habitat for this species. Great crested newts and their

habitats are fully protected under European and national legislation, PPS9,

Policy NRM5 of the South East Plan, Policy EN17 of the East Sussex and

Brighton & Hove Structure Plan (1991 – 2011) and Policy NC6 of the

Hastings Borough Local Plan.

6.2.2 Great crested newts are also listed as Priority species in the UK Biodiversity

Action Plan (HM Government 1994 et seq.). As Priority Species in the UK

Biodiversity Action Plan, these species are also listed as Species of Principal

Importance for the Conservation of Biodiversity in England under Section 41

of the NERC Act 2006. This places a duty on all government departments to

have regard for the conservation of these species and on the Secretary of

State to further, or promote others to further, the conservation of these

species.

6.2.3 The proposed fence line does not extend to the western boundary of the site

(within the habitat BW/DS1, DS4, DS5) and so these habitats including

TR/COG4 should not be disturbed. The fence line is proposed to run through

or adjacent to BW/DS2-3, DS3 and TR/COG1-3, so as to enclose and secure

the majority of the perimeter of the school grounds. The proposed

development should not have an affect on any of the four water bodies and

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TR/CO1-4) within the survey area should also mean that any potential

individual newts and their habitats are protected.

6.2.4 Furthermore, the extension to the school buildings will only be encroaching

on existing hard standing and amenity grassland, which is of low ecological

value to great crested newts and is approximately 200m from the nearest

water body.

6.2.5 Therefore, at present no further survey for great crested newts has been

proposed, however, a precautionary approach within Section 7 has been

recommended. If plans were to change and the removal of above suitable

habitats were proposed or works are to be carried out closer to the

waterbody, then further surveys for great crested newts should be carried

out.

6.3 BATS

6.3.1 The existing school building (B1 on Figure 2) and some of the mature trees

on site, which include the mature oak trees within habitats BW/DS1, BW/DS3

and TR/COG2 have the potential to support roosting bats (see Figure 4

Photographs 9 and 11). Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) and pipistrelle

(Pipistrellus pipistrellus) bats were also highlighted within the desk study.

6.3.2 All British bat species and their roosts are strictly protected under European

and national legislation, PPS9, Policy NRM5 of the South East Plan, Policy

EN17 of the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Structure Plan (1991 – 2011)

and Policy NC6 of the Hastings Borough Local Plan.

6.3.3 Seven species of bat (Barbastelle, Bechstein’s, greater and lesser

horseshoe, brown long-eared, noctule and soprano pipistrelle) are also listed

as Priority species in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (HM Government 1994

et seq.). As Priority Species in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, these

species are also listed as Species of Principal Importance for the

Conservation of Biodiversity in England under Section 41 of the NERC Act

2006. This places a duty on all government departments to have regard for

the conservation of these species and on the Secretary of State to further, or

promote others to further, the conservation of these species.

6.3.4 Furthermore, development affecting bat roosts is governed by a licensing

procedure administered by Natural England. Recommendations with regards

to bats are given in section 7.



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6.4 BADGERS

6.4.1 Although no badger setts or signs of badgers were recorded on site there is

suitable habitat present for badgers on the railway embankments adjacent to

the site. Within Thomson Ecology report MRHS101/001/001 it was noted that

badgers have been witnessed using the school grounds as foraging habitat

by the site manager. Badgers are protected under the Protection of Badgers

Act 1992, making it illegal to kill, injure, or take a badger or to interfere with

their setts. Recommendations with regards to badgers are given in section

7.

6.5 REPTILES

6.5.1 Slow worms were found during the extended Phase 1 habitat survey within

TR/COG4. Other parts of the survey area (BW/DS1-3, DS1, DS3, DS5,

SS/TR1 and TR/COG1-3) are also unmanaged and structurally diverse with

areas of long grass (see photographs 3 and 6 on Figure 3) and tall ruderal;

providing the potential to support reptile populations. There are recent

records of grass snakes from within 1km of the development site, increasing

the likelihood of their presence. Grass snake, common lizard, slow worm and

adder (Vipera berus) are fully protected under the Wildlife and Countryside

Act 1981, PPS9, Policy NRM5 of the South East Plan, Policy EN17 of the

East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Structure Plan (1991 – 2011) and Policy

NC6 of the Hastings Borough Local Plan. All reptile species are UK

Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Species and are Species of Principal

Importance under Section 41 of the NERC Act 2006. All reptile species are

also Local BAP species.

6.5.2 No further survey for reptiles is recommended because there will be no direct

impact on suitable habitat for this species. However, a precautionary

approach within Section 7 has been recommended. If plans were to change

and the removal of above suitable habitats were proposed, then further

surveys for reptiles should be carried out.

6.6 WATER VOLE

6.6.1 As noted within Thomson Ecology report MRHS101/001/001 there is the

potential for the adjacent waterbodies within South Saxons Wetlands LNR

and SNCI to support water voles and recent records show their presence

within 1km of the development site (within Combe Haven SSSI). There is

also a record from 1998 of a water vole within the south of the South Saxons

Wetlands LNR and SNCI. Water voles receive full protection under the

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended. It is an offense to kill or

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protection and to disturb voles while they are using such a place. Water

voles are also a Priority Species in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, and as

such are also a Species of Principal Importance in England under Section 41

of the NERC Act 2006. Water voles are also a Local BAP species.

6.6.2 The proposed development should not affect water vole habitat. The

proposed fencing is to be located at least 5m away from the water course or

potential water vole habitat, which is off the site and to the south and east of

the site. Also there will be no indirect impacts of the development on aquatic

habitat neighbouring the site as pollution will be controlled. Therefore, no

further survey for water voles is required. However, if plans were to change

to include development activities on habitat suitable for supporting water

voles (land within 5m of waterbodies), then further surveys for water voles

should be carried out.



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7 RECOMMENDATIONS

7.1 MITIGATION

7.1.1 The recommendations for mitigation (including avoidance, mitigation and

compensation) measures given in this section are based on the findings of

the desk study and extended Phase 1 habitat survey. It may include

precautionary mitigation measures for some species which could occur on

the site, but excludes discussion of the mitigation measures that may be

required following the results of the further surveys recommended in Section

7.2.

Designated Sites

7.1.2 The following steps can be undertaken to minimise and mitigate the affects

of the proposed development on the South Saxons Wetland LNR and SNCI:

A loss of habitat would be avoided as proposed by

ensuring that the proposed development takes place

outside of the existing boundaries of the LNR and SNCI

(i.e. avoids the habitat parcels BW/DS2 and DS3);

Care should also be taken during and after construction

to ensure that disturbance to the site is avoided where

possible and kept to an acceptable level. This could be

achieved by planting landscape buffer zones between the

reserve and the proposed development. These buffers

will help to reduce noise and light disturbance during and

post construction; and

Following the Environment Agency’s pollution prevention

guidelines PPG5 (2007) should ensure that contaminants

created during construction do not have a negative

impact on the South Saxons Wetland LNR, SNCI.

7.1.3 Post construction noise and light disturbance should not have increased as

the land use is not changing. Following the above measures should ensure

that the development is compliant with national legislation and planning

policy.

UK Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Habitats

7.1.4 Current plans show that it is unlikely that there will be direct negative impact

on the UKBAP Priority habitats recorded on site (BW1, BW/DS1-3). These

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water, reedbeds and rivers and streams) should be fully protected to ensure

that there are no negative impacts on these habitats during the development

phase. This could be achieved by installing appropriate fencing to separate

these areas from the proposed development.

7.1.5 If any of these habitats are to be lost during the development, habitat of an

equivalent size (or preferably larger) should be created in compensation.

Works should adhere to the Environment Agency’s pollution prevention

guidelines PPG5 (2007) to ensure that there are no negative indirect affects

to the water bodies adjacent to the site. The lowland mixed deciduous

woodland and trees should be protected following the British Standard 5837

‘Trees in relation to construction’.

Protected Species

Great Crested Newts

7.1.6 Development activities on habitat suitable for supporting great crested newts

(BW/DS1-3, DS1, DS3, DS5 and TR/COG1-4) should be avoided. There are

water bodies within 500m of the site, however, because the present

development plans do not include the clearance of suitable habitat, a great

crested newt survey has not been recommended, but precautionary

measures have been recommended instead. This approach should be

agreed with the Local Planning Authority (LPA) prior to any works in these

areas.

7.1.7 Currently plans are to install a boundary fence, which does not extend to the

western boundary of the site (within the habitat BW/DS1, DS4, DS5) and so

these habitats including TR/COG4 should not be disturbed. The fence line is

proposed to run through or adjacent to BW/DS2-3, DS3 and TR/COG1-3, so

as to enclose and secure the majority of the perimeter of the school grounds.

7.1.8 The proposal also is to extend the current school building. The main

extensions are proposed to the south east and a smaller extension to the

north west of the existing building. This extension will only be encroaching

on existing hard standing and amenity grassland, which is unsuitable habitat

for great crested newts.

7.1.9 As a precautionary approach the following recommendations (which should

be agreed by the LPA) should avoid disturbance and or killing or injury of

great crested newts during the development. Precautions should include:

A destructive search of the fence line footprint and an

ecological watching brief during the perimeter fence

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The installation of amphibian and reptile proof fencing

around the perimeter of the proposed new buildings

(construction area) to prevent movement of great crested

newts onto the development site during construction.

The fencing would be installed over current amenity

grassland. Amphibian and reptile proof fencing would not

be required if building works could be undertaken during

November to February inclusive, when great crested

newts are in hibernation and are unlikely to be moving

around.

7.1.10 In the unlikely event that a great crested newt is encountered, works should

stop immediately and advice should be sought from a qualified ecologist.

7.1.11 If plans change and development activities are to impact these habitats;

BW/DS1-3, DS1, DS3, DS5 and TR/COG1-4 (e.g. clearance of the suitable

habitat) or development plans change to build elsewhere within the site

further survey for great crested newts would be required.

Water Voles

7.1.12 Development activities on habitat suitable for supporting water voles (land

within 5m of water bodies) should be avoided. If development activities

impact this habitat, further survey is required to determine whether water

voles are present and to ascertain the distribution of their burrows within the

areas designated for clearance/development. Should water vole burrows be

found within 5 metres of the proposed development, advice should be sought

from a qualified ecologist before construction works proceed.

Reptiles

7.1.13 Development activities on habitat suitable for supporting reptiles (BW/DS1-3,

DS1, DS3, DS5, SS/TR1 and TR/COG1-4) should be avoided. Currently

plans are to install a boundary fence, which does not extend to the western

boundary of the site (within the habitat BW/DS1, DS4, DS5) and so these

habitats including TR/COG4 (where the slow worms were recorded) should

not be disturbed. The fence line is proposed to run through or adjacent to

BW/DS2-3, DS3 and TR/COG1-3, so as to enclose and secure the majority

of the perimeter of the school grounds. However, the proposals are to retain

the suitable habitat (BW/DS1-3, DS1, DS3, DS4, DS5, TR/CO1-4), which

should mean that reptiles are protected.

7.1.14 However, as a precautionary approach the fence installation should be

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This approach should be agreed by the Local Planning Authority. If reptiles

are encountered during the development works, advice should be sought

from an ecologist before proceeding.

7.1.15 However, if plans change and development activities are to impact the above

habitats (e.g. clearance of the suitable habitat) further survey is required to

determine the population size of the slow worms present and whether other

species of reptile are present within the areas designated for

clearance/development.

Breeding Birds

7.1.16 If plans change to include the clearance of any broadleaved woodland and

dense scrub habitats, this should be undertaken outside of the breeding bird

season (i.e. September to February inclusive) to mitigate for the potential

killing or injuring of birds or destruction of their eggs and nest. If site

clearance occurs within the breeding bird season, it should be conducted

carefully, and the presence of birds and their nests checked for immediately

before and throughout the process. If an active nest is discovered, then work

in that area should cease until such a time that the young have fledged or the

nest is no longer active.

Badgers

7.1.17 Although no badger setts or signs of badgers were recorded on site there is

suitable habitat present for badgers on the railway embankments adjacent to

the site. Within Thomson Ecology report MRHS101/001/001 it was noted that

badgers have been witnessed using the school grounds as foraging habitat

by the site manager. As a precautionary approach below are some

recommendations to avoid creating a hazardous environment for badgers

during the development. Precautions could include:

The provision of ladders (timber boarding), or shallow,

sloping escape routes, from any earthworks to avoid

badgers becoming trapped on the site; and

Fenced storage areas for potentially

poisonous/hazardous substances which are stored on

site during the construction phase of the development.

7.1.18 As badgers have previously been reported using the site as foraging habitat,

badger gates in the new fence line to allow badgers access to the grounds

should be considered.



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Rabbits

7.1.19 Any rabbit burrows found during the fence installation should be destroyed

when rabbits are not present (if they are to be affected by the development).

If necessary, netting or one way gates could be used to exclude the rabbits.

No licence will be required.

Trees

7.1.20 If any trees are to be retained their protection should be factored into both

site design and construction activities.

7.1.21 To prevent damage to the retained trees during or following development a

buffer zone should be set aside to protect the rooting area in which no

construction activities are permitted. In accordance with British Standard

5837 ‘Trees in relation to construction’ this ‘Root protection area’ is

calculated in relation to the circumference of the tree trunk.

7.1.22 If the development will have a significant impact on trees on the site a tree

survey by a qualified arboriculturist is recommended.

Invasive Plant Species

7.1.23 An un-identified species of cotoneaster, which is likely to be on Schedule 9

of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981), as amended, which includes

entire-leaved cotoneaster and Japanese rose (within SS/IS1 and IS1-8 on

Figure 2) should be eradicated from site if it likely that any re-landscaping or

the development could cause the species to spread. Eradication can be

performed by digging the plant up at the root stock and disposing of the

vegetation appropriately, for example, by burning in situ to reduce the risk of

spreading.

7.2 ECOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENTS

7.2.1 To improve a development for the benefit of wildlife in line with PPS9, Policy

NRM5 of the South East plan and Policy EN21 of the East Sussex and

Brighton and Hove Structure Plan some simple measures can be taken,

however they are not required by law. Suggestions for ecological

enhancement include the following:

Provision of bird and bat boxes on any new buildings and

suitable trees in the surrounding habitat;

Creation of log piles on woodland edge as habitat for

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Using native plant species in landscaping design, such as

wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare), wild cherry (Prunus

avium), blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), buckthorn

(Rhamnus cathartica), foxglove (Digitalis purpurea),

honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) and a heather

species (Erica sp.); and

Adopting good horticultural practice, e.g. no or low use of

residual pesticides.

7.3 FURTHER SURVEY

Bats

7.3.1 Current proposals include extensions (to the south east and to the north west

of the existing building) and refurbishment to the existing school building

(B1). The extension, repairs and maintenance to building B1 could potentially

result in disturbance or harm to individual bats that could be present within

the building.

7.3.2 Therefore, further survey is recommended to assess the potential of the

building to support roosting bats. Initially, this should comprise a stage 1

daytime inspection survey for bats, which can be undertaken year round.

7.3.3 Building B2 is to be retained under the current proposals. Further survey

would also be required should proposals change to include the removal of

building B2. Current proposals also include the retention of the mature trees

on site, which include the mature oak trees within habitats BW/DS1, BW/DS3

and TR/COG2. However, if the plans change and any of the mature trees on

site are to be removed or affected by the development then a bat scoping

survey is also recommended in order to assess the potential of these trees to

support roosting bats.

7.3.4 Further surveys and mitigation measures may be required following the

results of the bat scoping surveys. It is recommended further survey for bats

is undertaken promptly to minimise the potential for delays to the

development.



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8 CONCLUSION

8.1.1 Providing the mitigation proposals and precautionary measures concerning

designated sites, UKBAP Priority habitats, great crested newts, water voles,

reptiles, badgers, breeding birds, rabbits and trees are undertaken, the

proposed development should be compliant with legislation and national and

local planning policy with regard to these habitats and species.

8.1.2 However, further survey for bats is required to ensure that the development

is compliant with legislation and planning policy regarding this species and

the proposed development. It is recommended that the further survey for

bats is undertaken promptly to avoid delays to the development.

8.1.3 Additionally, if habitats with the potential to support protected species

including great crested newts, water voles and reptiles, are to be cleared as

a result of the development, further survey will be required for these species

in order to assess the legal and planning policy issues that these species

have with regard to this development.



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9 REFERENCES

9.1.1 Biodiversity Reporting and Information Group (2007) Report on the Species

and Habitats Review.

9.1.2 British Standard 5837:2005 Trees in Relation to Construction.

9.1.3 Cheffings. C, and Farrell. C, (2005) The Vascular Plant Red Data List for

Great Britain. Joint Nature Conservancy Committee, Peterborough.

9.1.4 East Sussex County Council (1991) East Sussex and Brighton and Hove

Structure Plan (1991 – 2011).

9.1.5 English Nature (1999) Water Vole: Guidance for Planners and Developers.

English Nature, Peterborough.

9.1.6 English Nature (2001) Great Crested Newt Mitigation Guidelines. English

Nature. Peterborough.

9.1.7 Environment Agency (2007) PPG5 Pollution Prevention Guidelines.

Environment Agency , Bristol.

9.1.8 Government Office for the South East (2009) South East Plan. Regional

Spatial Strategy for the South East of England. TSO.

9.1.9 Hastings Borough County Council (2004) Hastings Borough Council Local

Plan (saved policies).

9.1.10 HGBI (1998) Evaluating local mitigation/translocation programmes:

Maintaining best practice and lawful standards. HGBI, Halesworth.

9.1.11 HM Government (1994 et seq). Biodiversity: The UK Action Plan. JNCC,

Peterborough.

9.1.12 JNCC (1993) Handbook for Phase 1 habitat survey: A technique for

environmental audit. Joint Nature Conservancy Committee, Peterborough.

9.1.13 Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (2005) Planning Policy Statement 9;

Biodiversity and Geological Conservation.

9.1.14 RSPB (1996) Species of Conservation Concern in the United kingdom,

Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. RSPB, Sandy, Bedfordshire.

9.1.15 Stace C (2010) New Flora of the British Isles (third edition). Cambridge

University Press, Cambridge.

9.1.16 Thomson Ecology (2009) Filsham Valley School and Adjoining Land, Desk

Study and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey. Report MRHS/101/001.



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10 APPENDIX 1: PROTECTED SPECIES AND OTHER SPECIES OF CONSERVATION CONCERN

Table 1. Records of Protected and Other Species of Conservation Concern derived from the desk study

Common Name Scientific Name HR

Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book

Other Grid Ref. Distance

from site

(km)

Source

Plants

Frogbit Hydrocharis

morsus-ranae

Vulnerable

SRSIS TQ 779 096 0.549 SBRC

Blunt-flowered

rush

Juncus

subnodulosus


Annual beard-

grass

Polypogon

monspeliensis

SRSIS TQ 78683

08758

0.369 SBRC

Whorled water-

milfoil

Myriophyllum

verticillatum

Vulnerable


Bladderwort Urticularia

australis

SRSIS TQ 7788

0969

0.601 SBRC

False fox sedge Carex otrubae TQ 782 089 0.4 SBRC

Common

meadow-rue

Thalictrum flavum SRSIS TQ 778 097 0.678 SBRC



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Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book


from site

(km)

Source

Broad-leaved

osier

Salix viminalis x

caprea

SRSIS TQ 7772

0953

0.707 SBRC

Insects

Long-winged

conehead

Conocephalus

fuscus

SRSIS TQ 7709 Unknown SBRC

A ground beetle Bembidion clarkii SRSIS TQ 775 098 0.994 SBRC

A rove beetle Sepedophilus

pedicularis

Nationally

notable and

SRSIS

TQ 775 098 0.994 SBRC

Large clothes

moth

Morophaga

choragella


Marsh button Acleris

lorquiniana


Bulrush veneer Calamotropha

paludella


Giant water-

veneer

Schoenobius

gigantella




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Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book


from site

(km)

Source

Maple

prominent

Ptilodon cucullina Nationally

local and

SRSIS

TQ 778 097 0.678 SBRC

L-album

wainscot

Mythimna l-album Nationally

scarce (b) and

SRSIS

TQ 7935

0892

0.730 SBRC

Reed dagger Simyra

albovenosa

Nationally

scarce (b) and

SRSIS

TQ 778 097 0.678 SBRC

Crescent Celaena

leucostigma


Webb’s

wainscot

Archanara

sparganii

Nationally

scarce (b) and

SRSIS

TQ 778 097 0.678 SBRC

Dotted fan-foot Macrochilo

cribrumalis

Nationally

scarce (b) and

SRSIS

TQ 778 097 0.678 SBRC

Oak hook-tip Watsonalla

binaria

TQ 793 089 0.695 SBRC



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Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book


from site

(km)

Source

Blood-vein Timandra comae TQ 778 097 0.678 SBRC

Mullein wave Scopula

marginepunctate

TQ 793 089 0.695 SBRC

Small phoenix Ecliptopera

silaceata

TQ 778 097 0.678 SBRC

Garden tiger Arctia caja TQ 778 097 0.678 SBRC

Buff ermine Spilosoma luteum TQ 778 097 0.678 SBRC

Dot moth Melanchra

persicariae

TQ 778 097 0.678 SBRC

Shoulder-striped

wainscot

Mythimna comma TQ 778 097 0.678 SBRC

Hornet mimic

hoverfly

Volucella zonaria Nationally

scarce and

SRSIS

TQ 778 097 0.678 SBRC

Herptiles (reptiles and amphibians)



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Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book


from site

(km)

Source

Common toad Bufo bufo Sch 5

(sale)

TQ 778 097 0.678 SBRC

Slow worm Anguis fragilis Sch 5 SPSRS TQ 787 093 0.011 SBRC

Grass snake Natrix natrix Sch 5 SPSRS TQ 778 097 0.678 SBRC

Water Vole Arvicola terrestris Sch 5 SRSIS and

SPSRS

TQ 776 101 1.060 SBRC

Mammals

Bottle-nosed

dolphin

Tursiops

truncatus

Sch

2

Sch 5 SPSRS TQ 799 086 1 SBRC

Noctule Bat Nyctalus noctula Sch

2

Sch 5 Roost TQ 789 107 1.172 SBRC

Bat sp. Chiroptera sp. Sch

2

Sch 5 In flight TQ 797 104 1.306 SBRC

Pipistrelle bat Pipistrellus

pipistrellus

Sch

2

Sch 5 Roost TQ 796 107 1.457 SBRC

Birds

Greylag goose Anser anser BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS



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Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book


from site

(km)

Source

Brent goose Branta bernicla BoCC Amber TQ 7708 Unknown SOS

Common

shelduck

Tadorna tadorna BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Eurasian

Wigeon

Anas penelope BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Gadwall Anas strepera BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Eurasian teal Anas crecca BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Mallard Anas

platyrhynchos

BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Pintail Anas acuta BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Garganey Anas

querquedula

Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Shoveler Anas clypeata BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Common Quail Coturnix coturnix Sch 1 BoCC Red TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Red throated

diver

Gavia stellata Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 7708 Unknown SOS

Black throated

diver

Gavia arctica Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 7708 Unknown SOS



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Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book


from site

(km)

Source

Fulmar Falmarus glacialis BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Eurasian bittern Botaurus stellaris Sch 1 TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Little egret Egretta garzetta BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Little grebe Tachybaptus

ruficollis


Red-necked

grebe

Podiceps

grisegena

BoCC Amber TQ 7708 Unknown SOS

Slavonian grebe Podiceps auritus Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 7708 Unknown SOS

Black necked

grebe

Podiceps

nigricollis


Red kite Milvus milvus Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Marsh harrier Circus

aeruginosus


Osprey Pandion haliaetus Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 773 093 1.0 SOS

Merlin Falco

columbarius




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Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book


from site

(km)

Source

Hobby Falco subbuteo Sch 1 TQ 776 090 0.792 SOS

Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Oystercatcher Haematopus

ostralegus


Avocet Recurvirostra

avosetta


Ringed plover Charadrius

hiaticula


Grey plover Pluvialis

squatarola


Northern

lapwing

Vanellus vanellus BoCC Red TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Purple

sandpiper

Calidris maritima Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 7708 Unknown SOS

Dunlin Calidris alpina BoCC Red TQ 7708 Unknown SOS



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Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book


from site

(km)

Source

Jack snipe Lymnocryptes

minimus


Common snipe Gallinago

gallinago


Woodcock Scolopax

rusticola


Whimbrel Numenius

phaeops


Greenshank Tringa nebularia Sch 1 TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Common

sandpiper

Actitis hypoleucos BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Green

sandpiper

Tringa ochropus Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Wood sandpiper Tringa glareola Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Common

redshank

Tringa totanus BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS



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Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book


from site

(km)

Source

Turnstone Arenaria interpres BoCC Amber TQ 7708 Unknown SOS

Mediterranean

gull

Larus

melanocephalus


Common gull Larus canus BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Lesser black-

backed gull

Larus fuscus BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Herring gull Larus argentatus BoCC Red TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Yellow-legged

gull

Larus michahellis BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Great black-

backed gull

Larus marinus BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Sandwich tern Sterna

sandvicensis


Common

guillemot

Uria Aalgue BoCC Amber TQ 7708 Unknown SOS



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Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book


from site

(km)

Source

Stock dove Columba oenas BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Turtle dove Streptopelia turtur BoCC Red TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Cuckoo Cuculus canorus BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Barn Owl Tyto alba Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Short-eared owl Asio flammeus BoCC Amber TQ 7709 Unknown SOS

Common swift Apus apus BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Kingfisher Alcedo atthis Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 776 090 0.792 SOS

Green

woodpecker

Picus viridis BoCC Amber TQ 776 090 0.792 SOS

Lesser spotted

woodpecker

Dendrocopos

minor

BoCC Red TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Willow tit Poecile montanus BoCC Red TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Bearded tit Panurus

biarmicus




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Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book


from site

(km)

Source

Wood lark Lullula arborea Sch 1 BoCC Red TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Skylark Alauda arvensis BoCC Red TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Sand martin Riparia riparia BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Barn swallow Hirundo rustica BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

House martin Delichon urbica BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Black redstart Phoenicurus

ochruros


Common

redstart

Phoenicurus

phoenicurus


Ring ouzel Turdus torquatus BoCC Red TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Fieldfare Turdus pilaris Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Redwing Turdus iliacus Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Song thrush Turdus

philomelos




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Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book


from site

(km)

Source

Mistle thrush Turdus viscivorus BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Cetti’s warbler Cettia cetti Sch 1 TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Marsh warbler Acrocephalus

palustris

Sch 1 BoCC Red TQ 777 093 0.686 SOS

Common

whitethroat

Sylvia communis BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Willow warbler Phylloscopus

trochilus


Dartford warbler Sylvia undata Sch 1 BoCC Amber TQ 775 093 0.883 SOS

Grasshopper

warbler

Locustella naevia BoCC Red TQ 776 098 0.901 SOS

Common

starling

Sturnus vulgaris BoCC Red TQ 7708 Unknown SOS

Common

nightingale

Luscinia

megarhynchos


Firecrest Regulus

ignicapilla




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Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book


from site

(km)

Source

Spotted

flycatcher

Muscicapa striata BoCC Red TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Northern

wheatear

Oenanthe

oenanthe


Dunnock Prunella

modularis


House sparrow Passer

domesticus


Tree sparrow Passer montanus BoCC Red TQ 7709 Unknown SOS

Yellow wagtail Motacilla flava BoCC Red TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Grey wagtail Motacilla cinerea BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Tree pipit Anthus trivialis BoCC Red TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Meadow pipit Anthus pratensis BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Brambling Fringilla

montifringilla

Sch 1 TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS



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Sch 2

or 4

WCA

Sch1, 5 or

8

UKBAP

Priority

Local

BAP

species

Red Data

Book


from site

(km)

Source

Linnet Carduelis

cannabina


Lesser redpoll Carduelis caberet BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Common

crossbill

Loxia curvirostra Sch 1 TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula BoCC Amber TQ 778 097 0.406 SOS

Yellowhammer Emberiza

citronella


Reed bunting Emberiza

schoeniclus


HR = Conservation (Habitats &c) Regulations 1994

WCA = Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended

BAP = UK Biodiversity Action Plan

SRSIS = Sussex Rare Species Inventory Species

SPSRS = Sussex Protected Species Register Species

BoCC = Birds of Conservation Concern

Other to include red and amber list birds, nationally scarce species and species listed on Annex II of the Habitats Directive.



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11 APPENDIX 2: PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY SPECIES

LIST

Broadleaved woodland – BW1

Common Name Species Name DAFOR

Ash Fraxinus excelsior D

Field maple Acer campestre D

Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna D

Blackthorn Prunus spinosa O

Hazel Corylus avellana R

Pedunculate oak Quercus robur R

Bird’s-foot trefoil Lotus corniculatus R (E)

Yarrow Achillea millefolium R (E)

Common knapweed Centaurea nigra R (E)

Oxeye daisy Leucanthemum vulgare R (E)

Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. R

Dandelion Taraxacum agg. R (E)

Common nettle Urtica dioica R (E)

Ivy Hedera helix R

Broadleaved woodland/Dense scrub mosaic – BW/DS1




Ash Fraxinus excelsior D

Alder Alnus glutinosa F

Pedunculate oak Quercus robur F

Blackthorn Prunus spinosa O

Hazel Corylus avellana O

Gorse Ulex europaeus O(E)

Cherry laurel Prunus laurocerasus R

Goat willow Salix caprea R

Whitebeam Sorbus aria agg. R

Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. D (C)

Yarrow Achillea millefolium F

Red clover Trifolium pratense O

Oxeye daisy Leucanthemum vulgare R



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Cat’s-ear Hypochaeris sp. R

Ribwort plantain Plantago lanceolata R

Dandelion Taraxacum agg. R

Common nettle Urtica dioica R

Ivy Hedera helix R

Wood avens Geum urbanum R

False oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius R





Ash Fraxinus excelsior A


Blackthorn Prunus spinosa F

Hazel Corylus avellana O

Field rose Rosa arvensis R

Snowberry Symphoricarpos albus R

Cherry laurel Prunus laurocerasus O


Whitebeam Sorbus aria agg. R

Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. F

Yarrow Achillea millefolium R(E)

Red clover Trifolium pratense R(E)

Oxeye daisy Leucanthemum vulgare R

Cat’s-ear Hypochaeris sp. R

Bird’s-foot trefoil Lotus corniculatus R (E)


Prickly sow thistle Sonchus asper R(E)

Horsetail Equisetum sp. R



Blackthorn Prunus spinosa D


Elder Sambucus nigra F



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Pedunculate oak Quercus robur R(M)

Honeysuckle Lonicera periclymenum R

Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. D

Cleavers Galium aparine F

Thistle Cirsium sp. O

Common sorrel Rumex acetosa F

Common nettle Urtica dioica F

False oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius O

Bracken Pteridium aquilinum R

Crack willow Salix fragilis R


Burdock Arctium sp. R

Dense Scrub – DS1





Cock’s-foot Dactylis glomerata F

False oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius F

Cleavers Galium aparine O

Hedge bindweed Calystegia sepium O

Ivy Hedera helix O

Dense Scrub – DS2




False oat-grass Arrhenatherum elatius F


Ivy Hedera helix O

Dense Scrub – DS3





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Elder Sambucus nigra A



False oat-grass Arrhenatherum elatius F

Common nettle Urtica dioica F

Common knapweed Centaurea nigra R

Wood dock Rumex sanguineus R

Thistle Cirsium sp. R

Dense Scrub – DS4




Field rose Rosa arvensis O

Common nettle Urtica dioica O

Ivy Hedera helix O


Dense Scrub – DS5





Hedge bindweed Calystegia sepium F


Field rose Rosa arvensis O

Elder Sambucus nigra R


Ash Fraxinus excelsior R

Common knapweed Centaurea nigra R


Prickly sow thistle Sonchus asper R



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Scattered scrub – SS1


Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna D(Y)

Beech Fagus sylvatica A(Y)

Scattered scrub/tall ruderal vegetation mosaic – SS/TR1


Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. A(C)

Bittersweet Solanum dulcamara F

False oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius D

Cock’s-foot Dactylis glomerata O

Common couch Elytrigia repens O

Meadow fescue Festuca pratensis O

Common bent Agrostis capillaris O

Yorkshire fog Holcus lanatus O

Tufted hair-grass Deschampsia caespitosa O


Spear thistle Cirsium vulgare R(C)

Hairy buttercup Ranunculus sardous R

Barren brome Anisantha sterilis R

Scattered scrub/introduced – SS/IS1



Japanese rose Rosa rugosa R

Gorse Ulex europaeus O(C)

Scattered mixed trees - SMW

Common Name Species Name Habitat DAFOR

Pine Pinus sp. AM D

Ash Fraxinus excelsior AM A

Cherry laurel Prunus

laurocerasus

AM R

Peducunculate oak Quercus robur AM O

Sycamore Acer

pseudoplatanus

AM R



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Common Name Species Name Habitat DAFOR

Turkey oak Quercus cerris AM R

Holm Oak Quercus ilex AM R

Pine Pinus sp. IS1 D

Silver birch Betula pendula IS3 D

Ash Fraxinus excelsior IS7 D

Tall ruderal – TR1




Common couch Elytrigia repens F

Creeping thistle Cirsium arvense F

Meadow fescue Festuca pratensis F

Broad-leaved dock Rumex obtusifolius F

Creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens O


Ribwort plantain Plantago lanceolata O

Spear thistle Cirsium vulgare O



Cow parsley Anthriscus sylvestris LF

Cleavers Galium aparine R

Curled Dock Rumex crispus R

Tall ruderal/coarse grassland mosaic – TR/COG1



Barren brome Anisantha sterilis F




Broad-leaved dock Rumex obtusifolius F



Meadow fescue Festuca pratensis O

Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. O(C)



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Bird’s-foot trefoil Lotus corniculatus O






Dove’s-foot crane’s-bill Geranium molle R

Elder Sambucus nigra R


Curled Dock Rumex crispus R


Horsetail Equisetum sp. R

Hogweed Heracleum sphondylium R

Tall ruderal/coarse grassland mosaic – TR/COG2





Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. F(C)

Meadow fescue Festuca pratensis F

Broad-leaved dock Rumex obtusifolius O


Bird’s-foot trefoil Lotus corniculatus O







Pedunculate oak Quercus robur R(M)






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Tall ruderal/coarse grassland – TR/COG3



Teasel Dipsacus fullonum O


Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. O

Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna R

Broadleaved dock Rumex obtusifolius F










Barren brome Anisantha sterilis R

Curled dock Rumex crispus R

Tall ruderal/coarse grassland – TR/COG4





Broadleaved dock Rumex obtusifolius F





Yorkshire fog Holcus lanatus F


Wood dock Rumex sanguineous R



Red clover Trifolium pratense R

Prickly sow-thistle Sonchus asper R



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Common sorrel Rumex acetosa R

Amenity grassland – AM1-17


Broadleaved dock Rumex obtusifolius R

White clover Trifolium repens F

Perennial rye-grass Lolium perenne D





Greater plantain Plantago major O

Red dead-nettle Lamium purpureum R

Spear thistle Cirsium vulgare R

Yarrow Achillea millefolium O

Dandelion Taraxacum agg. O

Daisy Bellis perennis F

Bristly oxtongue Helminthotheca echioides R

Red clover Trifolium repens F

Bird’s-foot trefoil Lotus corniculatus F

Selfheal Prunella vulgaris O

Ground-ivy Glechoma hederacea R

Introduced shrub – IS1


Cotoneaster Cotoneaster sp. D

Mahonia Mahonia sp. R(C)

Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus R(Y)

Japanese rose Rosa rugosa R(C)


Hebe Hebe sp. O

Pine Pinus sp. R



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Japanese rose Rosa rugosa D





Silver birch Betula pendula R

Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus R(Y)




Entire-leaved cotoneaster Cotoneaster integrifolius D

Gorse Ulex europaeus F

Honeysuckle Lonicera periclymenum O





Horsetail Equisetum sp. F


Garden privet Ligustrum ovalifolium O

Thistle Cirsium sp. O

Ash Fraxinus excelsior R(Y)



Japanese rose Rosa rugosa A

Cotoneaster Cotoneaster sp. A

Ivy Hedera helix F




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Garden privet Ligustrum ovalifolium R




Cotoneaster Cotoneaster sp. F

Ash Fraxinus excelsior R



Dwarf cypress sp. Cupressaceae sp. D

Cotoneaster Cotoneaster sp. D

A spindle Euonymus sp. A(C)

Thistle Cirsium sp. A

Shepherd’s-purse Capsella bursa-pastoris F

Lavender Lavandula sp. R

Mint Mentha sp. R



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12 APPENDIX 312.1 IDENTIFICATION OF LEGAL AND PLANNING POLICY ISSUES IN ENGLAND

Scope of Assessment

12.1.1 The first step is to identify any biodiversity features found on the site that are

subject to legal or policy controls, as follows:

Designated Sites

12.1.2 The location of the site is compared to the distribution of sites with a statutory

or non-statutory nature conservation designation using information derived

from the desk study. Consideration is given to designated sites that could be

affected directly or indirectly by the proposed development.

Habitats outside Designated Sites

12.1.3 The habitats known to occur on the site are compared to those which receive

some protection, in law or policy, outside of designated sites i.e. hedgerows,

uncultivated land and semi-natural areas, habitats listed as Priorities in the

UKBAP, habitats listed as Habitats of Principal Importance for the

Conservation of Biodiversity by the Secretary of State and habitats listed as

requiring action in the Local Biodiversity Action Plan.

Ancient Woodland

12.1.4 The ancient woodland inventory is checked to determine whether any known

ancient woodland occurs either on the site or nearby.

Protected Species

12.1.5 The species known to occur on the site as a result of the desk study and

Phase 1 habitat survey are compared with those listed in nature

conservation legislation i.e. the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as

amended, the Conservation (Habitats &c) Regulations 1994.

12.1.6 In addition, the species known to occur on the site as a result of the desk

study and Phase 1 habitat survey are compared with those listed in animal

welfare legislation, i.e. the Badgers Act 1992 and the Wild Mammals

(Protection) Act 1996.

Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Species

12.1.7 The species known to occur on the site are compared with those listed as

Priorities in the UKBAP, Species of Principal Importance for the

Conservation of Biodiversity by the Secretary of State or requiring action in

the Local Biodiversity Action Plan.



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Other Species of Conservation Concern

12.1.8 The species known to occur on the site are compared with other nature

conservation listings, such as red data books.

Invasive Plant Species

12.1.9 The species of plant present on the site are compared with those listed by

government agencies as invasive non-natives, with particular attention given

to those listed in the Wildlife and Countryside Act.

Review of Legislation and Policy

12.1.10 If any of the above are found to occur on or near the site and are likely to be

affected by the development in any way, the relevant legislation and planning

policy (including national, regional, county and borough policies) are

examined to determine whether the proposed development is compliant.

Ecological Enhancement

12.1.11 Planning policy generally requires new developments to be enhanced for

biodiversity. The existing proposals are considered to determine whether

biodiversity enhancements are offered and whether they are adequate to

meet the policy requirements. Again, national, regional, county and borough

policies are considered.

12.2 IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL FURTHER ECOLOGICAL ISSUES

12.2.1 Further ecological issues are those which can not be resolved during the

desk study and extended Phase 1 habitat survey for any reason, including

the following:

The development is near a designated site and

consultation with the relevant regulator is required in

order to determine whether further assessment is

required;

Suitable habitat is present on or near the site for a

protected species/species of conservation concern and

specialist survey techniques are required for their

detection;

Suitable habitat is present on or near the site for a

protected species/species of conservation concern and

the extended Phase 1 habitat survey was not undertaken

at a suitable time of year for their detection;



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A protected species/species of conservation concern was

found on or near the site but further information on

population size or distribution is required in order to

resolve any legal and planning policy issues (such as

obtaining licences).

12.2.2 Discussion of issues raised by 3rd

parties, e.g. reports of protected species

from the site by local people, may also be discussed under this heading.

12.2.3 The desk study is used as a guide to the protected species/species of

conservation in the local area, however, the list is not taken to be exhaustive

and it is borne in mind that some species may no longer occur in the locality.

12.2.4 No attempt is made to evaluate the importance of the site for species not yet

confirmed to be on or near the site, nor to discuss the implications for the

development if the species were to be found on the site.

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