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Extended Phase 1 Report Extended Phase 1 Report JLL Sports Field adjacent to Wootton Hall Park, Northampton – including additional area and access Ref: 15-3271 3983 01 Version: 4 Date: June 2016 Author: James Hildreth Reviewer: Samantha Hodgson Address: 7-8 Melbourne House Corbygate Business Park Weldon Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5JG Tel: 01536 408840 Executive Summary Executive Summary Lockhart Garratt Ltd was commissioned by JLL to carry out an Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey including desk study for land at Wootton Hall Park. The survey also included a ground based evaluation of the trees within the site boundary for their potential to support roosting bats. An additional area and access was added to the proposals in early June 2016 and a second site visits and updated report was prepared. There were 5 statutory designated sites revealed within the desk study and 12 non-statutory sites within 2km of the Site, with Wootton Railway embankment, a local wildlife site, approximately 1km away. A range of protected mammal, amphibian and reptile species were identified within 2km of the Site by the desk study. The Extended Phase 1 Survey was undertaken on 8th March 2016 with an update to the assessment completed on 1st June 2016. The habitat within the Site consisted of an extensive area of regularly managed amenity grassland used as a sports pitch, with associated hardstanding. The hardstanding and amenity grassland were considered to be of low ecological value. The mature scattered trees along the western and southern boundary of the Site had a higher ecological value. The additional area consisted of access road and parking (hardstanding) with amenity grassland and standard trees the same as found in the original survey of the adjoining area. An external assessment of the trees for bat potential was undertaken as part of the survey. The report considers the proposal to submit a planning application for the installation of temporary cabins to be used as teaching accommodation in conjunction with a hard play area and temporary MUGA courts. The temporary cabins are being installed in anticipation of a new school area, which is to be built as part of future phases on an area to the south of the Site. It is anticipated that habitat loss will be limited to areas of amenity grassland and Recommendations: Vegetation clearance works should be scheduled outside of the main bird breeding season (Mid- March to August inclusive). If in the event works must take place within the breeding season they should be supervised by a suitably qualified ecologist. The scattered trees, are retained as they offer potential foraging, breeding and sheltering opportunities for a range of species. Four of the trees along the western boundary and one in the northern area were identified as having some (low) bat potential. In the event that any of these trees require works (including cutting, pruning, crown lifting), as a precautionary recommendation it is proposed that any tree work is preceded by an ecological inspection and advice. 15-3271 EXTENDED PHASE 1 SURVEY REPORT JH V4 090616 Page 2 of 26 Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 5 Terms of Instruction ............................................................................................................................ 5 Report Limitations ............................................................................................................................... 5 Documents provided ........................................................................................................................... 5 Qualifications ....................................................................................................................................... 5 The Site ................................................................................................................................................ 5 2. METHODOLOGY ...................................................................................................................... 7 Desk Study ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey ...................................................................................................... 7 Habitat Assessment Evaluation Criteria ............................................................................................ 7 Protected species survey .................................................................................................................... 7 Badger Appraisal ................................................................................................................................. 7 Bat Tree Assessment .......................................................................................................................... 8 3. RESULTS .................................................................................................................................. 9 Northamptonshire Biological Records Centre ................................................................................... 9 Northants Bat Group ........................................................................................................................... 9 Designated Sites .................................................................................................................................. 9 Protected Species ................................................................................................................................ 9 Phase 1 Survey .................................................................................................................................. 13 Field Survey Limitations ................................................................................................................... 13 Habitat Description ............................................................................................................................ 13 Amenity grassland ............................................................................................................................. 13 Hardstanding ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Introduced shrub ............................................................................................................................... 13 Scattered trees ................................................................................................................................... 13 Evidence of Protected Species and Other Faunal Interest ............................................................. 14 4. EVALUATION ......................................................................................................................... 19 Background ........................................................................................................................................ 19 Designated Sites ................................................................................................................................ 19 Habitats .............................................................................................................................................. 19 Species ............................................................................................................................................... 19 5. RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................................... 21 Designated Sites ................................................................................................................................ 21 Habitats .............................................................................................................................................. 21 Species ............................................................................................................................................... 21 Amphibians ........................................................................................................................................ 21 15-3271 EXTENDED PHASE 1 SURVEY REPORT JH V4 090616 Page 3 of 26 Bats..................................................................................................................................................... 21 Birds ................................................................................................................................................... 21 Reptiles .............................................................................................................................................. 22 General ............................................................................................................................................... 22 6. REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY ................................................................................... 23 Appendix 1: Desk Study Results ...................................................................................................... 24 Appendix 2: Phase 1 Plan ................................................................................................................. 25 Appendix 3: Photographic Record ................................................................................................... 26 This report
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