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.
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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
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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 is for the sole use of the Client. Its reproduction or use by a third party is forbidden unless written consent is obtained from the Author.
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1. INTRODUCTION Terms of Instruction 1.1. This report has been commissioned by JLL. It provides an ecological assessment of the potential impact relating to the siting of temporary education cabins upon the sports field within Wootton Hall Park, Northampton. Report Limitations 1.2. This is an ecological report and as such no reliance should be given to comments relating to buildings, engineering, soils or other unrelated matters. Documents provided 1.3. As background information the following documentation was provided: Wootton Hall Park: AI-2243 WP-70 Temporary Accommodation Proposed Site Layout Qualifications 1.4. The authors of this report are detailed below: Joanne Underwood FdSc BA (Hons) – Primary Author / Primary Surveyor James Hildreth BSc (Hons) PhD CEnv MCIEEM – Secondary Author / Secondary Surveyor John Lockhart FRICS CEnv – Project Director Simon Muddiman – Graphics Marie Allcoat – Project Administrator The Site 1.5. The site is located at Wootton Hall Park, Northampton (grid reference SP 7526 5763) (“the Site”) and is approximately 4 ha in area. 1.6. At the time of the assessment the Site mostly consisted of amenity grassland with some scattered trees and areas of introduced shrub plus hardstanding roads and a single building (sports pavillion, not affected by the works). 1.7. The Site was surrounded by residential buildings with associated gardens to the south and west with the dual carriageway A45 forming the eastern boundary. Further to the north of the Site is an area of further residential buildings with a school and golf course complex. Further details of the Site location can be found at Figure 1.
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Approximate site location
Figure 1: Site Location Plan
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2. METHODOLOGY Desk Study 2.1. The purpose of the desk study was to collect baseline data held by statutory and non-statutory consultees and to obtain any views they may have about the proposals. A secondary purpose of the desk study was to collect records of species that may not be present at the time of survey and identify any protected species or habitats which may potentially be affected by the proposals. 2.2. Information was requested for the site as well as a 2km radius around the Site in line with the IEEM Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (2012). This information was gathered from the various organisations (with the full information presented in Appendix 1). Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey 2.3. The aim of the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey was to provide information to establish the ecological value of the Site and to determine any further assessments. 2.4. During the Phase 1 Habitat Survey the dominant plant species present were recorded and the habitats classified according to their vegetation types. 2.5. The information is presented in accordance with the standard Phase 1 Habitat Survey format with habitat descriptions and a habitat map (Joint Nature Conservation Committee, 2010), presented in Appendix 2. In addition Target Notes providing supplementary information, for example relating to species, composition, structure and management area also presented on the Habitat map. 2.6. In addition invasive weeds were also searched for during the Phase 1 Habitat Survey. 2.7. This assessment has followed the current baseline ecological survey guidance as set out in the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management’s Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (2012). Habitat Assessment Evaluation Criteria 2.8. A five point evaluation scale has been applied to assist with the identification of key features of ecological significance in relation to the proposed development, following guidance outlined in IEEM (2006) guidelines. This is an arbitrary scale which experience has shown is effective at this level of assessment. 2.9. The five point scale is outlined below: Low value; Intermediate value; High value (Local/District importance e.g. Local Wildlife Site); Very high value (County importance e.g. Local Nature Reserve); and Exceptional value (National importance e.g. Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)). Protected species survey Badger Appraisal 2.10. During the walkover surveys conducted on 8th March and 1st June 2016 incidental signs of current badger activity were recorded. The survey method was based on a standard approach as in The history, distribution, status and habitat requirements of the Badger in Britain, (1990). This involved a systematic search of the survey area for all signs of badger activity including badger setts, worn pathways in vegetation and/or across field boundaries, footprints, hairs, dung pits/latrines, bedding and evidence of foraging activity including snuffle holes. Particular attention was paid to habitats of suitable topography or supporting suitable vegetation for sett-building as well as to those features particularly favoured by badgers including hedgerows, areas of dense scrub, woodland, ditches and banks. 15-3271 EXTENDED PHASE 1 SURVEY REPORT JH V4 090616 Page 7 of 26
2.11. All holes of an identified sett were examined closely and the number of entrances and evidence of its usage were recorded. Where possible, setts identified during the survey were categorised using nationally recognised sett classification as described below: Main sett: These are large setts comprising a number of well-used, active holes with conspicuous spoil heaps. They are well established with worn paths to and from the sett and between entrances. Main setts area breeding setts and are normally in continuous use throughout the year, with only one main sett per social group of badgers; Annexe sett: Where present they occur in close association with the main sett (normally less than 150m away) and are linked to them by clear, well-worn paths. Annexe setts arise for the purposes of rear cubs should a second litter be born, and have several entrances (though not all in use at the same time); Subsidiary sett: These setts usually consist of three to five entrances which are no in continuous use. They are usually more than 50m away and may not have well-used paths connecting them to other setts; and Outlier sett: These typically comprise one to three holes with small spoil heaps indicating that they are not very extensive underground. They are used sporadically and are thought to serve multiple functions, including allowing efficient and safe travel to important parts of their home range. Bat Tree Assessment 2.12. An external assessment of all suitable trees located on or immediately adjacent to the Site was undertaken to determine their potential to support roosting bats (for details on the location of trees with bat roost potential refer to highlighted trees on the phase 1 plan in Appendix 2). 2.13. All suitable features such as cracks and splits in limbs, hollows and cavities, natural holes, woodpecker holes, loose bark and thick-stemmed ivy were assessed using binoculars and high powered torches where appropriate. Evidence of bat roost themselves, including droppings, feeding remains and urine staining were also searched for during the assessment. Where no direct or indirect evidence of roosting bats were confirmed, trees were categorised as being of high, medium, low or negligible potential to support roosting bats based on the type and number of suitable bat features present, in accordance with best practice guidance, Bat Conservation Trust (2012) Bat Surveys: Good Practice Guidelines 2nd Edition. 1) High potential (Category 1*) – whereby no evidence of bats was observed but where the potential to support bats is noted due to a number of suitable features present, including most of the following: large number of suitable cracks and fissures, loose bark, woodpecker holes, dead limbs and Ivy; 2) Low potential (Category 2) – whereby no evidence of bats was observed and where the potential for bats being present is considered unlikely. Some features may be present, including 1 or 2 of the following: suitable cracks and fissures, loose bark, woodpecker holes, dead limbs, Ivy; however these are considered to be of limited potential only; and 3) Negligible potential (Category 3) – whereby no evidence of bats was observed and no suitable features for bats are supported, such that their presence is considered negligible.
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3. RESULTS 3.1. The full information collected during the desk study is presented in Appendix 1 and summarised below. Northamptonshire Biological Records Centre Northants Bat Group Designated Sites 3.2. The records search identified 5 statutory protected sites and 12 non-statutory sites with 2km. These sites are summarised in Table 1. Protected Species 3.3. Table 2 summaries the protected species which were found within 2km of the Site. It should be noted that the absence of records should not be taken as confirmation that a species is absent from the search area.
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Site Name Designation Proximity to Description Project
Wootton Railway LWS 1000m Originally an acid grassland area, which has started to scrub over and requires management in order to maintain Embankments West condition.
Collingtree Golf LWS 1228m A stream and series of lakes and ponds through Collingtree Golf Course which provide a useful wildlife corridor and good Course South wetland habitat.
Hunsbury Hill LWS 1525m A Country Park with a variety of grassland and woodland indicators, some of which are ancient woodland indicator Country Park North-west species.
Shelfleys Lake LWS 1900m A lake on the edge of Northampton with a wide fringe of marginal vegetation. The site has 11 wetland indicator species West and a range of invertebrate species.
Delapre Lake LWS 2000m A large gravel pit forming an open lake bounded on most sides by tree cover. The site buffers a local nature reserve and North-east also has records of 6 wetland floral species being present.
Delapre Wood PWS 325m Large area of urban woodland, south of Delpare golf complex. Ground flora includes a good range of funghi and marsh North species.
The Rookery PWS 750m A strip of damp woodland along the stream that runs through the centre of Delapre Golf Course. North Grange Wood PWS 760m A strip of older woodland which attracts a lot of common bird species. (Penn Valley) West Lower Pond PWS 860m A heavily shaded and densely vegetated pond on the edge of the Delapre Golf Complex. Contains good emergent North-east vegetation and attracts dragonflies and damselflies.
Delapre Pond PWS 995m A well-established pond on the outskirts of Delpare Golf Course. North Hillside Pond PWS 1100m A well-kept pond, forming part of the Delapre gold complex with a thick fringe of marginal vegetation. North-east
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Site Name Designation Proximity to Description Project
Land adjacent to PWS 1150m An area of land above the railway cutting. Wootton Railway West Embankment Delapre Triangular PWS 1550m An area of relatively species poor grassland. Grassland North-west
Brackmills Woods PWS 1800m A recent plantation forming part of Brackmills woods. West East Collingtree PWS 1800m South Brackmills Woods PWS 1900m Part of Brackmills woods, this is a seeded, semi-improved grassland. Roundabout North-east
Brackmills Woods PWS 1900m Park of Brackmills woods, comprising scattered trees over herb-poor grassland. South-west East
Key:
LWS: Local Wildlife Site
PWS: Potential Wildlife Site
Table 1: Summary of Ecology Designations
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Species/Group No. of records Date of latest Proximity to Project Legislation / Conservation Status Record
Herpetofauna Common toad 2 1996 1000m NERC S.41, UK BAP, WCA 5 S9(5) (sale only) Bufo bufo North-east Grass snake 6 2014 1250m NERC S.41, UK BAP, WCA 5 S9(5) (killing/injuring) Natrix natrix South Mammals Water vole 1 1984 1300m NERC S.41, UK BAP, WCA 5 S9(5) Arvicola terrestris North-east Hedgehog 8 2005 475m NERC S.41, UK BAP Erinaceus europaeus South-east Dormouse 1 2005 860m NERC S.41, UK BAP, WCA 5 S9(5), CHSR Muscardinus avellanarius North-east Common pipistrelle 4 2009 1700m WCA 5 S9(5), CHSR Pipistrellus pipistrellus South-east Soprano pipistrelle 4 2009 450m NERC S.41, UK BAP, WCA 5 S9(5), CHSR Pipistrellus pygmaeus North-west Noctule bat 6 2009 450m NERC S.41, UK BAP, WCA 5 S9(5), CHSR Nyctalus noctula North-west Brown long-eared bat 9 2012 1300m NERC S.41, UK BAP, WCA 5 S9(5), CHSR Plecotus auritus North-west Natterer’s bat 3 2011 1400m WCA 5 S9(5), CHSR Myotis nattereri North-east Daubenton’s bat 5 2009 1570m WCA 5 S9(5), CHSR Myotis daubentonii North-east Birds Barn owl 1 1995 1800m WCA 1i, Tyto alba South-east Hobby 1 2002 790m WCA 1i, Falco Subbuteo South-west Fieldfare 1 2005 825m WCA 1i, Turdus pilaris North-east Redwing 1 2005 790m WCA 1i, Turdus iliacus North-east Kingfisher 8 2013 850m WCA 1i, Alcedo atthis North-east
Key: CRoW: Countryside and Rights of Way Act, 2000: Protection of certain birds and animals. WCA 1i: Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) (as amended); Birds protected by special penalties at all times, species specific. WCA 5 S9(5): Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) (as amended); Protected animals (other than birds). Protection limited to selling, offering for sale, processing or transporting for purpose of sale, or advertising for sale, any live or dead animal, or any part of, or anything derived from, such animal. UK BAP: United Kingdom Biodiversity Action Plan NERC S.41: Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, Section 41: Habitats and Species of Principal Importance in England PBA: Protection of Badgers Act (1992) CHSR: The Conservation of Habitat and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended) Table 2: Summary of Protected Species
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Phase 1 Survey 3.4. The field survey for the phase 1 survey was conducted on 8th March 2016 in reasonable conditions (100% cloud cover, Beaufort scale 1-2, dry 3°C). Field Survey Limitations 3.5. Full access was provided to the Site and there were no limitations in relation to the survey. 3.6. Bat tree inspections were undertaken from the ground without the use of ladders. Habitat Description 3.7. Habitats identified during the Phase 1 habitat survey are detailed below in alphabetical order: Amenity grassland Hardstanding Introduced shrub Scattered trees 3.8. The full Phase 1 Habitat Survey Map detailing the location of the above habitats and other features of ecological interest is presented at Appendix 2. The habitat descriptions below should be read in conjunction with this plan, associated target notes and the photo record at Appendix 3. Amenity grassland 3.9. This was the dominant habitat within the Site, which comprised a closely mown (<50mm) sports pitch. 3.10. There was a limited species composition, which included perennial ryegrass Lolium perenne, daisy Bellis perennis, dandelion Taraxacum agg. and dove’s foot crane’s-bill Geranium molle. 3.11. Towards the edges of the grassed area, the sward was longer and included species such as cleavers Gallium aparine and red dead-nettle Lamium purpureum. 3.12. This habitat has a low ecological value. Hardstanding 3.13. There was an area of tarmacked car parking along the northern and western boundary of the Site as well an access road leading to the Northamptonshire police headquarters. A hardstanding access road and to the sports pavilion and associated parking spaces are to be used as part of the access proposed to the temporary school cabins. 3.14. This habitat has a negligible ecological value. Introduced shrub 3.15. Along the southern boundary to the Site were a number of mature introduced shrub beds, which had been heavily pruned. 3.16. Species present included dogwood Cornus sanguinea, Japanese rose Rosa rugosa, snowberry Symphoricarpos albus and garden privet Ligustrum vulgare. 3.17. This habitat has a low ecological value. Scattered trees 3.18. A number of immature and mature broadleaved and trees were recorded within the Site. 3.19. Along the southern boundary, within the introduced shrub, were a number of semi-mature trees, which had been well maintained. Species included silver birch Betula pendula, sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus, beech Fagus sylvatica and oak Quercus robur.
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3.20. Along the western boundary of the Site was an avenue of mature trees, which it is understood are subject to a tree protection order, some of the trees were tagged. Species included horse chestnut Aesculus hippocampus, oak, lime Tilia sp. and common walnut Juglans regia. 3.21. In the northern and north western part of the site were additional semi-mature and mature trees including horse chestnut, oak and lime. 3.22. A detailed breakdown of the bat roosting potential of trees considered appropriate is presented in Table 3 & Table 4. 3.23. This habitat has an intermediate ecological value. Evidence of Protected Species and Other Faunal Interest 3.24. A number of common bird species were recorded during the survey including woodpigeon Columba palumbus, magpie Pica pica and carrion crow Corvus corone.
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Tree Tag ref Description Notes / Potential features Category No. (if any) 1 Mature horse chestnut No obvious defects. 3 – Negligible potential
2 Mature lime, heavily Ivy extends only extends up to 2m of trunk, very light. No 3 – Negligible potential pollarded with some light ivy obvious defects cladding 3 Mature lime No obvious defects 3 – Negligible potential
4 Mature horse chestnut Some fissures in the bark on the eastern and north- 2 – Low bat potential eastern side of the trunk 5 Mature lime A small rot hole on south-western aspect of the trunk , no 3 – Negligible potential other significant defects 6 0578 Mature oak Numerous rot holes and some standing dead wood within 2 – Low bat potential the crown 7 Mature lime Rot hole on the south-western aspect, but no other 3 – Negligible potential significant defects 8 0580 Mature horse chestnut No obvious defects 3 – Negligible potential
9 0582 Mature horse chestnut Some fissures within the bark and an occasional rot hole 2 – Low bat potential
10 0748 Mature oak No obvious defects 3 – Negligible potential
11 Mature horse chestnut No obvious defects 3 – Negligible potential
12 Mature lime Occasional, small rot holes, no other significant defects 2 – Low bat potential
Table 3: Assessment of trees with bat potential (Main Area – Western Boundary)
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Tree Tag ref Description Notes / Potential features Category No. (if any) T19 N/A Horse Chestnut Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T20 N/A Beech Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T21 N/A Oak Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T22 N/A Oak Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T23 N/A Oak Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T24 N/A Horse Chestnut Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T25 N/A Horse Chestnut Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T26 N/A Lime Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T27 N/A Horse Chestnut Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T28 N/A Horse Chestnut Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T29 N/A Oak Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T30 N/A Oak – Some deadwood Trees unaffected by proposal – limited features, deadwood 2 – Low bat potential unlikely to provide roost spaces
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Tree Tag ref Description Notes / Potential features Category No. (if any) T31 N/A Horse Chestnut Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T32 N/A Horse Chestnut Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T33 N/A Lime Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway. No likely roost 3 – Negligible potential features T34 N/A Lime Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway. No likely roost 3 – Negligible potential features T35 N/A Oak Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T36 N/A Lime Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T37 N/A Sweet Chestnut Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway. No likely roost 3 – Negligible potential features T38 N/A Lime Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway. No likely roost 3 – Negligible potential features T39 N/A Horse Chestnut Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway. No likely roost 3 – Negligible potential features T40 N/A Sweet Chestnut Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T41 N/A Whitebeam Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T42 N/A Locust Tree / False Acacia Tree to be removed to allow cycleway construction. No 3 – Negligible potential likely roost features.
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Tree Tag ref Description Notes / Potential features Category No. (if any) T43 N/A Birch Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T44 N/A Lime Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
T45 N/A Oak Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway. No likely roost 3 – Negligible potential features T46 N/A Lime Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway. No likely roost 3 – Negligible potential features T47 N/A Sweet Chestnut Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway. No likely roost 3 – Negligible potential features T48 N/A Lime Trees unaffected by proposal. No likely roost features 3 – Negligible potential
Table 4: Assessment of trees with bat potential (Northern Area)
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4. EVALUATION Background 4.1. The Site will be used for the installation of temporary cabins to be used as teaching accommodation in conjunction with a hard play area and temporary MUGA courts. 4.2. 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. 4.3. It is anticipated that areas of amenity grassland only will be lost as a result of the proposed works. Designated Sites 4.4. The nearest designated nature conservation site is 1km away from the Site. Due to the distance between the study site and these designated sites it is anticipated that there will be no negative impact on any of these sites. Habitats 4.5. The majority of the habitat within the Site is considered to be of low ecological value. 4.6. The scattered trees have the most ecological value within the Site, particularly those along the western boundary, which are mature and have bat roosting potential. 4.7. The survey did not identify any habitats within the Site, considered to be of local, regional or national ecological value. Species 4.8. The desk study located a variety of protected species records for the local area (see plan and details at Appendix 1). 4.9. The Site has been assessed on the suitability of the habitats to support such protected species and the likelihood of those species being present. This evaluation is presented in Table 5.
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Species Recorded in desk Evidence on site Potential onsite to support Impact on species Relevant study presence legislation
Amphibians Yes – 2 records of None No- the majority of the Site is low Negligible – the amenity grassland has limited WCA 5 S9(5), CRoW, common toad from 1km value amenity grassland, although the suitability for this range of species and the NERC, CHSR, UK from the Site. introduced shrub area may offer some introduced shrub is not expected to be affected BAP opportunity for sheltering. by the proposals.
Badgers No. None. No- the majority of the Site is low Negligible – as there is limited habitat within PBA value amenity grassland. the Site and there was no evidence of badger activity during the survey.
Bats Yes – several common None Yes – some of the scattered trees Low – the current proposals do not appear to WCA 5 S9(5), CRoW, species including along the western boundary of the be directly affecting the scattered trees and NERC, CHSR, UK soprano and common Site have features that my provide none are expected to be removed. BAP pipistrelle, Brown-long suitability for bats. eared bat and Daubenton’s bat.
Birds Yes – a large number of Yes – an assemblage Yes – there is potential for birds to be Low – the current proposals are not expected CHSR, CRoW, WCA woodland and garden of common bird utilising the introduced shrubs and to affect either of these habitats. 1i, NERC, UK BAP birds. species. scattered trees for foraging and nesting.
Dormouse Yes – 1 record plus None No – habitats on site do not offer the Negligible - as there is no potential on Site WCA 5 S9(5), CRoW, confirmation of a second cover, food plants or nesting material NERC, CHSR, UK record from recent required by dormice. BAP surveys
Reptiles Yes – several records of None No- the majority of the Site is low Negligible – as there is limited habitat within NERC S.41, UK BAP, grass snake at least value amenity grassland. the Site. WCA 5 S9(5) 1250m from the Site. (killing/injuring)
Otter No None No – there is no running water on Site Negligible – as there is no potential on Site NERC S.41, UK BAP, WCA 5 S9(5), CHSR
Water vole Yes- 1 record nearly 30 None No – there is no running water on Site Negligible – as there is no potential on Site NERC S.41, UK BAP, years old, 2km away. WCA 5 S9(5)
Other faunal Yes – several records of None Yes – there is potential for hedgehogs Low – the current proposals are not expected UK BAP interest (eg hedgehog within 500m of within the introduced shrub area to directly affect this habitat. fox, hare) the Site. Table 5: Summary of protected species associated with the Site
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5. RECOMMENDATIONS Designated Sites 5.1. Due to the distance between the Site and designated nature conservation sites in the local area it is considered highly unlikely that there will be any adverse effects on these sites as a result of the works. Therefore no recommendations in relation to the designated sites are made. Habitats 5.2. The majority of the Site (amenity grassland/hardstanding) is of low ecological value and can be removed with very limited ecological impact. 5.3. The introduced shrub may offer habitat for some species of amphibians, with potential for some mammals. It is understood that this habitat will be retained and therefore no further recommendations are made. If this habitat is due to be removed then further consideration will be required. 5.4. It is recommended that as far as possible, the boundary features, namely the scattered trees, are retained as they offer potential foraging, breeding and sheltering opportunities for a range of species. Some of the trees have potential for bat roosting and may also be used as bat commuting and / or foraging areas. Species Amphibians 5.5. There is no standing water within the Site and the terrestrial habitat is very limited for amphibians. As such no further recommendations are made in relation to this range of species. Bats 5.6. As described above (5.4) the scattered trees around the boundaries of the Site should be retained. 5.7. Four of the trees along the western boundary (T4, T6, T9 and T12) and the northern area (T30, were identified as having some (low) bat potential. In the event that any of these trees require works (including cutting, pruning, crown lifting), a further inspection by a licensed bat worker will be required prior to such works commencing. 5.8. The existing scattered trees may also provide foraging and commuting opportunities for bats and this should be maintained. To minimise the effect of indirect effects, the following practices should be implemented: Night working should be avoided where possible, lighting used during the construction phase must be directed away from the trees around the boundaries of the Site. Construction practices should follow best practice in terms of dust and noise and control. Any exterior lighting installed on the cabins should be directed away from the trees on the western boundary and into the temporary hard play area, which will be situated to the south of the cabins. Birds 5.9. As the scattered trees and introduced shrub may potentially offer breeding opportunities for birds works affecting these habitats should take place outside the bird breeding season (March to August inclusive). If in the event works need to proceed within this period then specialist advice from a suitable qualified ecologist should be sought. Dormice 5.10. The habitat for dormice is very limited with none of the key features (good plants, good cover / shelter, nesting materials and good connectivity to woodland) present. As such no further recommendations are made in relation to this species. 15-3271 EXTENDED PHASE 1 SURVEY REPORT JH V4 090616 Page 21 of 26
Reptiles 5.11. The habitat for reptiles is very limited. As such no further recommendations are made in relation to this range of species. General 5.12. If in the unlikely event any protected species (e.g. badgers, reptiles, or nesting birds) are encountered as part of the works, then all works must stop, with advice sought immediately from Lockhart Garratt (01536 408840). 5.13. It should be noted that the information above provides a snap shot of the current ecological situation. In the event that the proposed development does not commence within 12 months of the date of this report, further advice should be sought from a suitably qualified ecologist as to whether the information provided requires updating.
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6. REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bat Conservation Trust (2012) Bat Surveys: Good Practice Guidelines 2nd Edition
Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, CIEEM (2006) Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment in the United Kingdom
CIEEM (2012) Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (GPEA)
English Nature (2001) Great Crested Newt Mitigation Guidelines
Froglife (1999) Reptile Survey – Advice Sheet 10
JNCC (1998) The Herpetofauna Worker’s Manual
Langton et al (2001) The Great Crested Newt Conservation Handbook
Mammal Society (2013) How to Find and Identify Mammals, 2nd Edition
Natural England (2004) Bat Mitigation Guidelines
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Appendix 1: Desk Study Results
Ref: 15-3274 15-3312 15-3321
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Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre
Marie Allcoat Northamptonshire Biodiversity Lockhart Garratt Ltd Records Centre C/O The Wildlife Trust 7-8 Melbourne House Lings House Corbygate Business Park Billing Lings Weldon Northamptonshire Northants NN3 8BE NN17 5JG Tel: 01604 400448 Fax: 01604 784835 [email protected]
Our Reference: 16-047 Thursday 10 th March 2016
Dear Marie,
Re: Ecological data search, Wootton Hall Park
Thank you for approaching the NBRC with this enquiry. All the information that you have requested is contained within this report. This includes a map of the search area, statutory and non-statutory site details and a list of protected and notable species records from your specified search area. For definitions of these sites please refer to the document at the end of this report.
Statutory sites
According to the most recent GIS layers available to NBRC from Natural England there are currently no statutory sites within your specified search area.
Non-statutory sites
Following the Natural Environment White Paper (2011), twelve Nature Improvement Areas (NIA’s) were designated and granted government funding in February 2012. They should aim to achieve significant and demonstrable enhancements of the ecological network over large areas by undertaking the actions prioritised in the review.
Further information regarding the Nene Valley Nature Improvement Area can be found on the Natural England website using the following link: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/biodiversity/funding/nia/proje cts/nenevalley.aspx
The following non-statutory sites are located within your specified search area. These sites have been labelled on the accompanying map.
Site Name Site Status Brackmills Woods Roundabout Potential Wildlife Site Brackmills Woods south west Potential Wildlife Site Brackmills Woods West Potential Wildlife Site Collingtree (no info) Potential Wildlife Site Collingtree Golf Course Local Wildlife Site Delapre Lake Local Wildlife Site Delapre Pond Potential Wildlife Site Delapre Triangular Grassland Potential Wildlife Site Delapre Wood Potential Wildlife Site Grange Wood (Penn Valley) Potential Wildlife Site Hillside Pond Potential Wildlife Site Hunsbury Hill Country Park Local Wildlife Site/LGS Land adjacent to Wootton Railway Embankm Potential Wildlife Site Lower Pond Potential Wildlife Site Shelfleys Lake Local Wildlife Site The Rookery Potential Wildlife Site Wootton Railway Embankments Local Wildlife Site
Descriptions for most of these non-statutory sites are attached to this report. Please note that there is no information available for Collingtree Potential Wildlife Site.
In addition some Potential Wildlife Sites have been highlighted in blue on the map. Please note that we do not hold information for all of these sites. For a full definition of Potential Wildlife Site please refer to the section “Sites of wildlife and geological importance in Northamptonshire” below.
Species records
Please note that we do not provide data for bats. This information can be obtained directly from the Northants Bat Group/County Recorder for Mammals using the contact details already provided.
234 protected and notable species records fall within your specified search boundaries. A list of these species records is attached to this report.
This report contains sensitive information about the location of protected species and has been provided in confidence to assist you in your work. Because of this OS Grid References must be withheld from documents destined for public consumption.
I would remind you that these data are limited spatially and temporally and I would strongly recommend that follow-up surveys be carried out to support the baseline provided. I would also like to draw your attention to our terms and conditions once again.
Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre Terms and conditions
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2. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of all the data provided, the N.B.R.C. can accept no responsibility for any costs, damages or liabilities whatsoever arising from the use of the data or for any omissions or inaccuracies within it.
3. The data held by the N.B.R.C. may not be comprehensive and the absence of data, in response to a data search, does not imply that a species, important habitat or designation does not exist within that search area. Recorded presence does not imply current presence and the date for all records will be provided.
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7. The N.B.R.C. will only release un-interpreted data and will not usually comment upon its significance.
8. The N.B.R.C. will release as soon as possible, and within twenty working days of receipt, the request unless an extension of time is necessary. In this event the enquirer will be informed within ten working days.
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As agreed, the total charge for the time taken to extract this information and put together the report is £180 plus VAT (£216 including VAT). An invoice will be sent under different cover from our Cambridgeshire office.
Should you have any enquiries please feel free to contact me at the above address.
Yours sincerely,
Nathalie Hueber Biodiversity Data Officer Sites of wildlife and geological importance in Northamptonshire
Statutory Sites:
Special Protected Area (SPA) SPAs are strictly protected sites classified in accordance with Article 4 of the EC Directive on the conservation of wild birds (79/409/EEC), the Birds Directive.
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) The SSSI series provide statutory protection for the best examples of the natural environment. SSSI were originally notified under the National Park and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and they were renotified under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Improved provisions for their protection and management were introduced in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
National Nature Reserve (NNR) NNRs are declared by the statutory country conservation agency (English Nature) under the National Park and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. NNR contain the most important examples of natural and semi-natural ecosystems within Great Britain. NNR conserve the habitats within them and offer opportunities for research.
Local Nature Reserve (LNR) LNRs are declared under the National Park and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 by local authorities. LNR are declared and managed for nature conservation, education and research or opportunities for public access to nature.
Non-statutory sites:
Nature Improvement Area (NIA) Following the Natural Environment White Paper (2011), twelve NIAs were designated and granted government funding in February 2012. They should aim to achieve significant and demonstrable enhancements of the ecological network over large areas by undertaking the actions prioritised in the review: • Improving the management of existing wildlife sites • Increasing the size of existing wildlife sites • Increasing the number of wildlife sites • Improving connectivity between sites • Creating wildlife corridors
Local Wildlife Site (LWS) Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land which are rich in wildlife and are the equivalent to Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation. Criteria for selection take in threats and declines in certain species, national priorities and local distinctiveness. The LWS system is managed, in partnership, by The Wildlife Trust, local authorities, statutory nature conservation agencies, local naturalists and landowners. Local Wildlife Sites were previously known as County Wildlife Site (CWS) in the past.
Protected Wildflower Verge (PWV) Protected Wildflower Verges are roadside verges rich in wildlife and are crucial to the success of the local Biodiversity Action Plan. Criteria for selection take in threats and declines in certain species, national priorities and local distinctiveness. The PWV system is managed, in partnership, by The Wildlife Trust, local authorities, statutory nature conservation agencies, local naturalists and landowners.
Pocket Park The Pocket Park vision is to develop easy public access to the countryside, bringing the countryside to the people and providing opportunities for enjoyment and understanding of 'Countryside on the Doorstep'. Over the past 18 years, the county council has worked in partnership with many organisations and other local authorities to help create 80 Pocket Parks. For more information on this scheme please refer to the website at www.pocketparks.com.
Local Geological Site (LGS) Local Geological Sites (LGS) are the most important places for geology and geomorphology outside the statutory SSSI. The sites are designated using locally developed criteria and are assessed by the local geological group.
Potential Local Geological Site (PLGS) Potential Local Geological Sites (PLGS) are sites that were identified and considered to be important geological exposures. These sites have not yet been formally notified as Local Geological Sites by the local geological group. Currently these sites can only be located by a grid reference, as they do not have a formal site boundary and there is no descriptive survey information.
Potential Wildlife Site (PWS) Potential Wildlife Sites (PWS) are sites that are either known or thought to be of higher biodiversity value than the average countryside but have not been confirmed to be of Local Wildlife Site (LWS) standard.
PWS can belong to one of three categories: 1. Sites never fully surveyed and assessed against LWS criteria. 2. Sites surveyed and assessed against the LWS criteria but not currently reaching the standard. 3. Sites previously recognised as LWS but not currently meeting the latest LWS criteria.
PWS were originally outlined using a combination of local knowledge and looking at aerial photographs for evidence of biodiverse habitats. All PWS are likely to be important for the County’s biodiversity, either in their own right, or through buffering and linking current LWS and contributing to Green Infrastructure. Many of these sites could potentially be of LWS standard once surveyed. Area around Wootton Hall Park (2km search area)
Local Geological Site Local Geological Site
Local Nature Reserve
Pocket Park
Nature Improvement Area
Wildlife Trust Reserve
Local Wildlife Site
Potential Wildlife Site
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This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Northamptonshire County Council: Licence No. 100019331. Published 09/03/2016. Brackmills Woods Roundabout
Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-)) Northampton(E District (74-)) Hardingstone(Civil Parish)
Status(es): PWS Centroid: SP773581 (Site Centroid) Site type: Site File code: N1232 Site/Subsite hierarchy: Brackmills Woods Roundabout
Description: 2005: This site is part of Brackmills Woods, adjacent to Brackmills industrial estate. It is predominantly seeded grassland; this is herb-poor though species recorded were bristly ox-tongue (Picris echioides), compact rush (Juncus conglomerates), creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense), cat's-ear (Hypochaeris radicata), common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea), rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium). This site is not of CWS quality though may contribute to Green Infrastructure.
Total number of records: 6 Total number of species: 6
Page 1 05/02/2013 Brackmills Woods south west
Administrative areas: Northampton(E District (74-)) Hardingstone(Civil Parish) Northamptonshire(E County (74-))
Status(es): PWS Centroid: SP773577 (Site Centroid) Site type: Site File code: N1230 Site/Subsite hierarchy: Brackmills Woods south west
Description: 2005: This site is part of Brackmills Woods, adjacent to Brackmills industrial estate. It comprises scattered trees over predominantly herb-poor grassland.
This site is not of CWS quality though may contribute to Green Infrastructure.
Total number of records: 0 Total number of species: 0
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Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-)) Northampton(E District (74-)) Hardingstone(Civil Parish)
Status(es): PWS Centroid: SP771579 (Site Centroid) Site type: Site File code: N1231 Site/Subsite hierarchy: Brackmills Woods West
Description: 2005: This site is part of Brackmills Woods, adjacent to Brackmills industrial estate. It is a recent plantation. This site is not of CWS quality though it may contribute to Green Infrastructure.
Total number of records: 0 Total number of species: 0
Page 1 05/02/2013 Site Name: Collingtree Golf Course
Site Code: N808
Status: LWS
Other Designations: Nene Valley NIA
Grid Reference: SP749564
Area (ha): 5.22
District: Northampton
Site History: 18/08/1992 LWS 09/07/2007 LWS 21/08/2014 LWS
Habitats present Broad Habitat: Wetland BAP Habitat: Eutrophic Standing Waters, Rivers
Reason for Designation: A stream and series of lakes and ponds through Collingtree Golf Course which provide a useful wildlife corridor and good wetland habitat. From the orginal survey lakes 1, 3-7 and 9 have been included in the Wildlife Site. The complex qualifies as a Wildlife Site as 15 wetland indicator species were recorded alongside futher aquatic and emergent species and areas of A11 plant communities.
Site Description:
17/07/2014 On the site were nine large ponds or small lakes. Following the survey Lake 2 and Lake 8 were removed from the Wildlife Site boundary as these two small lakes did not meet the LWS criteria. All had sequences of aquatic vegetation, through swamp in standing water, to fen/mire and/or rush- pasture on the terrestrial side, then leading on to drier grassland.
However, the steep edges of most lakes meant that this sequence was very compressed and only rarely reached a metre wide, which made it difficult to draw a line where one habitat type ended and another began. Because this was a golf course rather than agricultural land, the band of vegetation was not disturbed by grazing stock and the lakes were small enough to prevent significant wave erosion of the banks, meaning the swamp fringe was more or less continuous. Fragments of the drier grassland at the edges of the lakes had missed the frequent mowing of most adjacent ground but were mainly rather species-poor.
Lakes 3 and 7 differed from the other lakes in being smaller and having less steeply sloping banks, at least in places, allowing for a few larger areas of swamp vegetation. The lakes were generally with a very open aspect, with shrubs and trees mostly rather small. However, Lakes 3-5 were with frequent tall trees on their south-western edge, most of these being in private gardens.
The brook here flowed from south-east to north-west and passed through Lakes 3 to 7 before continuing its journey over a series of small weirs. For the purposes of this survey, the Brook begins at the north-western tip of Lake 7 and ends just beyond Lake 9.
In the south the brook ran alongside private gardens to the south-west, on its left bank, with only scrappy aquatic and swamp vegetation. Further to the north the golf course continued on the north- eastern side of the Brook, while on the south-western side was agricultural land: arable followed by hay meadow. The brook was connected to Lake 9 by two narrow channels. In the vicinity of Lake 8, the brook widened out to produce some small bays where swamp vegetation was locally abundant.
16/03/2015, Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre Lakes 4-6 were all of similar character and connected to one another by narrow channels and were surveyed as one unit, the Brook and other lakes each have their own species lists.
The Lakes
These had a lot of natural vegetation, but plantings included Horse Chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum and Olive Willow Salix elaeagnos. Weeping Willows Salix x sepulcralis were also quite frequent.
The most abundant species in the swamp strip of Lakes 1 and 2 was Yellow Iris Iris pseudacorus, often joined, or occasionally partially replaced, by Common Reedmace Typha latifolia or Reed Sweet- grass Glyceria maxima. Reed Sweet-grass, Branched Bur-reed Sparganium erectum and Bulrush were most frequent in the brook and in the lakes connected to the brook. Much rarer were small areas of Common Spike-rush Eleocharis palustris swamp at Lakes 1 and 8.
On the drier edges of the swamp were occasional tall-herb fen species such as Reed Canary-grass Phalaris arundinacea and Greater Willowherb Epilobium hirsutum, but more frequent was Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria mire or abundant Juncus species, mostly Hard Rush Juncus inflexus and Soft Rush Juncus effusus, with very locally frequent Jointed Rush Juncus articulatus. Among the Meadowsweet and rushes were frequent to locally abundant Gypsywort Lycopus europaeus, Water Mint Mentha aquatica, Water Forget-me-not Myosotis scorpioides. Less frequent was False Fox-sedge Carex otrubae, while Square-stalked St. John's Hypericum tetrapterum Wort and Lesser Water-parsnip Berula erecta were rather rare.
Drier grassland near the lake edges that had occasionally escaped mowing had grasses such as Common Bent Agrostis capillaris and Crested Dog's-tail Cynosorus cristatus but was generally species-poor. There were some areas of drier grassland however, that were mown much less frequently and these were dominated by False Oat-grass Arrhenatherum elatius with locally abundant Cocks-foot Dactylis glomerata. In these patches of taller grassland, plants such as Spiked Sedge Carex spicata and Perforate St John's-wort Hypericum perforatum were occasional. There was also a ruderal element to the drier grassland in places, presumably related to the excavation of the lakes, with locally frequent Bristly Oxtongue Picris echioides and Colt's-foot Tussilago farfara.
Lake 1 (SP75525550)
This was the best lake for aquatic species, which included abundant Spiked Water-milfoil Myriophyllum spicatum and Fennel Pondweed Potamogeton pectinatus, with smaller amounts of Rigid Hornwort Ceratophyllum demersum, Duckweed Lemna minor, Ivy-leaved Duckweed Lemna trisulca, Yellow Water-lily Nuphar lutea and Amphibious Bistort Persicaria amphibia. Yellow Flag was particularly abundant in the swamp fringe, with smaller amounts of Bulrush. Also present was a small amount of Common Spike-rush Eleocharis palustris. The lake has a considerable area of NVC plant community A11: the Fennel-leaved Pondweed-Spiked Water-milfoil community. Since 2005 some plants of the swamp/mire understorey, especially Water Forget-me-not, have increased in numbers
Near the south-eastern corner there was a little wet grassland where there were at least 30 flowering spikes of Common Spotted-orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii but Bee Orchid Ophrys apifera, found in good numbers in the adjacent drier grassland in 2005 was not seen this time.
Lake 2 (SP75415561)
Did not meet the Wildlife Site criteria and has been removed from the LWS.
Lake 3 (SP75695610)
This lake differed from most others in having a more gently sloping edge on the north-eastern side, and in also being the only lake where rafts of wetland vegetation extended out over the water. The lake was quite heavily overshadowed by tall trees on the south-western side.
This lake had a large amount of Yellow Water-lily, below which the only submerged aquatic plant recorded in quantity was Nuttall's Pondweed, together with occasional Fennel Pondweed Potamogeton pectinatus. Also out on the water were some floating rafts of Reed Sweet-grass, Water-
16/03/2015, Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre cress Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum and Fool's Water-cress Apium nodiflorum, as well as occasional Unbranched Bur-reed Sparganium emersum. Yellow Flag was again abundant at the lake edges, but was often replaced by Reed Sweet-grass, Branched Bur-reeds or Common Reedmace, with much smaller amounts of Lesser Pond-sedge Carex acutiformis. Backing the swamp here was a wider strip of Meadowsweet mire, with plants present including Wild Angelica Angelica sylvestris, Greater Bird's- foot-trefoil Lotus uliginosus, Gypsywort Lycopus europaeus, Water Figwort Scrophularia auriculata, Marsh Woundwort Stachys palustris, Tufted Vetch Vicia cracca and others,.
Drier grassland on the north-eastern edge was only occasionally mown and was MG1a in character. Found here were plants such as Hedge Bedstraw Galium mollugo, Meadow Vetchling Lathyrus pratensis, Black Medick Medicago lupulina and Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys.
Lakes 4-6 (Lake 4; SP75565616), (Lake 5; SP75155635), (Lake 6; SP75275628)
These lakes were all similar in having mature tall trees and private gardens on the south-western side, and in having a much more open character to the north-east. They were connected to each other, and to Lakes 3 and 7, by narrow channels crossed by bridges. With Lake 6 though, a swamp edge was occasionally missing.
The only submerged aquatic plant found in these lakes was Nuttall's Pondweed. Yellow Water-lily was locally frequent on the water, and there were some large accumulations of Duckweed in sheltered bays.
There was a similar narrow swamp/mire edge to these lakes as that of Lakes 1 and 2, but here Common Fleabane Pulicaria dysenterica, Square-stalked St John's-wort Hypericum tetrapterum and Tufted Vetch Vicia cracca joined the other typical plants on the swamps terrestrial edge, along with small patches of Blue Water-speedwell Veronica anagallis-aquatica. Lesser Pond-sedge Carex acutiformis was occasional in the swamp fringe, and Branched Bur-reed Sparganium erectum was much more abundant than in Lakes 1 or 2.
Drier grassland with False Oat-grass Arrhenatherum elatius dominant was most abundant in the northern corner of Lake 6. Here the tall grassland included Wild Angelica, Spiked Sedge Carex spicata, Hedge Bedstraw, Meadow Vetchling, Hoary Ragwort Senecio erucifolius and others. Also present were ruderal species such as Teasel Dipsacus fullonum, Bristly Oxtongue Picris echioides and Colt's-foot Tussilago farfara.
In a few places, in the shade from the taller trees, were plants such as Nipplewort Lapsana communis and Herb Robert Geranium robertianum.
Lake 7 (SP75155635)
This small lake, as well as being connected to Lake 6 by a channel beneath the adjacent road, had a small stream joining from the north. There was a block of swamp vegetation in the bay where the stream joined. Most abundant here were Common Reedmace and Branched Bur-reed, with less frequent Yellow Iris. Around the swamp edges were plants such as Wild Angelica, Greater Willowherb, Meadowsweet, Gypsywort and Marsh Woundwort. Water Cress was locally abundant, and there were lesser amounts of False Fox-sedge and Marsh Horsetail Equisetum palustre.
The inflowing stream had quite a fast flow, and was partly occupied by Water Cress and locally abundant Fool's Water Cress. On its fairly steep banks were Hemlock Conium maculatum, Greater Willowherb, Meadowsweet and Reed Canary-grass Phalaris arundinacea, along with rare Pendulous Sedge Carex pendula.
Otherwise, the lake was shaded by trees, and/or close-mown to the edges in the south-west, with only fragments of swamp vegetation. Small amounts of water-margin vegetation were present though, the main species being Water Forget-me-not, Celery-leaved Buttercup Ranunculus sceleratus, Blue Water-speedwell and Brooklime Veronica beccabunga.
Lake 8 (SP 74665676)
16/03/2015, Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre Did not meet the Wildlife Site criteria and has been removed from the LWS.
Lake 9 (SP74355698)
This was similar to the majority of lakes here in having a narrow swamp fringe backed by mire/fen and rush-pasture. Here though, Reed Sweet-grass, Branched Bur-reed and Common Reedmace were more abundant, and Yellow Flag much scarcer. On the drier edge of the swamp vegetation, in mire and rush-pasture, Gypsywort, Greater Bird's-foot-trefoil, Marsh Woundwort and Water Forget-me-not were still frequent, and they were joined by locally frequent Skullcap Scutellaria galericulata and patches of Marsh Marigold Caltha palustris.
The only submerged aquatic recorded from this lake was Nuttall's Pondweed.
Drier grassland at the lake edges had frequent Perennial Ryegrass Lolium perenne and locally frequent Crested Dog's-tail Cynosorus cristatus, along with Smooth Hawk's-beard Crepis capillaris, Perforate St John's-wort Hypericum perforatum, Hoary Ragwort, Red Clover Trifolium pratense, White Clover Trifolium repens.
There were a few taller trees toward each end of the lake, including Weeping Willow and Alder Alnus glutinosa, while smaller shrubs and small trees were occasional around the perimeter. At the south- eastern end of the lake there seemed to be a strip of a Rosa species planted immediately alongside the lake and a metre or so tall.
The Brook
In the south there were houses and gardens on the south-western side and there were plantings of alien species such as shrubs of Olive Willow Salix elaeagnos.
Only fragments of swamp vegetation were present, mostly as small stands of Branched Bur-reed and just occasional Water-plantain Alisma plantago-aquatica. The only submerged aquatic plant recorded was Common Water-starwort Callitriche stagnalis, while Unbranched Bur-reed Sparganium emersum was occasional. There was a scattering of water-margin plants present though: Fool's Water Cress, Square-stalked St. John's-wort, Water Forget-me-not, Water Figwort and Brooklime. Marsh Marigold was evenly spaced along the brook and there were small patches of Wild Angelica and Meadowsweet.
Higher on the bank, on the north-eastern side, were grassland and ruderal species ranging from False Oat-grass and Red Fescue Festuca rubra to Hemlock, Bristly Oxtongue and Teasel. These were confined to the north-eastern side but were often mown down to the edge of the stream. Also on this right bank of the brook were single trees and small groups of tall trees. Many were willow species, mostly White Willow Salix alba, but also present was Common Alder, as well as occasional Dogwood Cornus sanguinea, Hazel Corylus avellana and Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna. Grey willow Salix cinerea and Osier Salix viminalis were occasional on the lower banks, as were occasional seedlings/saplings of Alder.
Further to the north-west, the houses on the left bank ended, firstly with an area of amenity grassland, but then followed by arable fields and hay meadow, with the golf course continuing on the right bank only. In the area of the amenity grassland, the Brook had some silty areas where Common Reedmace was quite frequent, growing over Celery-leaved Buttercup and Brooklime and Blue Water- speedwell Also in these areas were Wild Angelica, Fool's Water-cress, Square-stalked St. John's- wort, Redshank Persicaria maculosa, Water Figwort and more Marsh Marigold. Trees and shrubs on the banks here included seedlings/saplings of Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus, Ash Fraxinus excelsior, Wild Cherry Prunus avium, Grey Willow, Osier and others.
From here to the north-west, swamp, particularly Branched Bur-reed swamp, became more frequent, and occasionally occupied the whole channel toward the north-western end of this site. Branched Bur- reed was occasionally replaced by locally dominant Reed Sweet-grass. At the same time, Nettle became more abundant higher on the banks.
16/03/2015, Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre In the vicinity of Lake 8, the brook widened out somewhat for a short way as a meandering course, producing areas of swamp vegetation on the western side and areas of wet silt on the eastern side. The western side was inaccessible, but species in the swamp included Reed Sweet-grass and Common Reedmace, with Reed Canary-grass on the edges. Silty areas on the right bank were with typical plants of the site, as well as varying amounts of Toad Rush Juncus bufonius, Redshank and Water Chickweed Myosoton aquaticum. Growing on wet mud beside the brook here were small patches of Lesser Water-parsnip Berula erecta and Common Water-starwort, while Marsh Marigold and Blue Water-speedwell continued be locally frequent, with Celery-leaved Buttercup being particularly abundant. A small amount of Various-leaved Water-starwort Callitriche platycarpa was found in another part of the Brook, and Yellow Water-lily was occasional to the north-west.
Groups of trees close to the Brook often suppressed any wetland vegetation and there were shade species below these, such as Hedge Garlic Alliaria petiolata and Nipplewort Lapsana communis, together with ruderal plants including Welted Thistle Carduus crispus, Teasel and Bristly Oxtongue. Spear Thistle Cirsium vulgare was locally abundant higher on the banks, also locally frequent Hemlock.
A short way downstream from Lake 9, the golf course ended at the site of an old lane, now largely occupied by abundant Nettle. Past here were areas of close-mown amenity grassland with lines of young trees. Osier and Grey Willow were frequent alongside the Brook, mainly growing over abundant Nettle with occasional Russian Comfrey Symphytum x uplandicum.
The Hedgerow (SP74925627)
Did not meet the Wildlife Site criteria and has been removed from the LWS.
Non-botancial interest
Families of Moorhen were present on all lakes, with Coots breeding on the larger lakes. The weirs in the Brook provided feeding, if not breeding, habitat for Grey Wagtails, and there were small cliffs suitable for Kingfishers in the north-west.
Remnants of a crayfish with large red claws (Signal Crayfish?) were found on a rock in the brook.
There were at least three pairs of Green Woodpecker on the site. Occasional Grass Snakes were seen basking on the lake banks.
29/06/2005 This site was extended in 2005 to include the lakes in the east (former TT58 from SP752562 to SP757560), which have been included in this survey.
Site summary The main interest for wildlife within the Golf Course are the lakes and brook and it is these that are included in the Local Wildlife Site boundaries. The lakes have been labelled 1 - 9 (from SE to NW) for the purpose of the survey and the centroid grid reference of each lake is listed below for the purposes of identification;
Lake 1; SP75535550, Lake 2; SP75425561, Lake 3; SP75705610, Lake 4; SP75575616, Lake 5; SP75425621, Lake 6; SP75265627, Lake 7; SP75145636, Lake 8; SP74675676, Lake 9; SP74355700
Quite a lot of exotic trees and shrubs had been planted along the brook, and the way Marsh Marigold Caltha palustris was regularly spaced along the brook and around the edge of the lakes suggests that this may have been planted too, perhaps along with some of the less expected plants such as Wood Clubrush Scirpus sylvaticus.
Lakes 3 to 7 were all directly connected and surveyed as one unit, the stream as another unit, and the other four lakes individually.
16/03/2015, Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre The line of tall trees along a drain, mentioned in the 1992 report, could not be identified.
The lakes were all similar in having quite steeply sloping edges below water-level, leaving space for only a narrow fringe of swamp and wetland vegetation in a sharply contracted transition from open water to dry grassland. This produced a very mixed vegetation with fragments of several swamp, mire and rush-pasture communities growing together, the main ones being S5 Glyceria maxima swamp, S12 Typha latifolia swamp, S14 Sparganium erectum swamp, S18 Carex otrubae swamp, S28 Phalaris arundinacea tall-herb fen, OV26 Epilobium hirsutum vegetation, M27 Filipendula ulmaria- Angelica sylvestris mire and MG10 Holcus lanatus - Juncus effusus rush-pasture.
The adjacent grassland was often tightly mown to the edges of the lakes, while the areas of rough were largely a species poor sward of abundant Perennial Rye-grass Lolium perenne, Red Fescue Festuca rubra, Yorkshire Fog Holcus lanatus, Smooth-stalked Meadow-grass Poa pratensis and Common Bent Agrostis capillaris about half a metre tall, although towards the edges of the lakes the grassland frequently held a scattering of herb species such as Meadow Vetchling Lathyrus pratensis, Lesser Stitchwort Stellaria graminea and Greater Bird’s-foot Trefoil Lotus uliginosus.
Lake One Lake one is in the extreme south of the golf course and fed from a nearby spring. This lake was very open with rare small Weeping Willows Salix x sepulcralis at the edge. Aquatics found here included a small area of All Potamogeton pectinatus-Myriophyllum spicatum vegetation.
The swamp fringe was up to one metre wide and almost continuous. Most abundant here were Great Willowherb Epilobium hirsutum, Yellow Iris Iris pseudacorus and Bulrush Typha latifolia with Water Mint Mentha aquatica being particularly abundant below, along with rarer plants of species such as Jointed Rush Juncus articulatus, Water Forget-me-not Myosotis scorpioides and Water Plantain Alisma plantgo-aquatica. In the rough grassland on the eastern edge of the lake, there was locally abundant Bee Orchid Ophrys apifera.
Lake Two A slightly smaller but otherwise similar lake with occasional shading from small White Willow Salix alba. Aquatics here included quite large areas of the A11 community and the A8 Nuphar lutea community. Lesser Bulrush Typha angustifolia was a little more frequent, while Water Mint was less so.
Lakes Three to Seven These lakes were all directly connected to each other, with the brook running through them from south east to north west, the water being heavily coloured at the time of survey after rain. Lake three was heavily shaded on its southern edge by overhanging trees and tall shrubs but open to the north and east. Yellow Water-lily Nuphar lutea was locally abundant, along with Fennel-leaved Pondweed Potamogeton pectinatus and Unbranched Bur-reed Sparganium emersum. The swamp and wetland fringe on the open edges was between one and two metres wide, much narrower or absent in shade. Reed Sweet-grass Glyceria maxima, Bulrush and Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria were abundant, together with less abundant Square-stalked St John’s-wort Hypericum tetrapterum, Water Figwort Scrophularia auriculata and Lesser Water-parsnip Berula erecta and rare Wood Club-rush Scirpus sylvaticus. Growing among the wetland vegetation were probable weed remnants from the lake excavation such as Bristly Ox-tongue Picris echioides and Wild Teasel Dipsacus fullonum. Species in the adjacent grassland included locally frequent Cat’s-ear Hypochoeris radicata, Hedge Bedstraw Galium mollugo and Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys.
Lakes four and five were similarly overhung by trees and shrubs to the south, where gardens ran down to the lake shore. Rigid Hornwort Ceratophyllum demersum was locally abundant in the water here, while the swamp fringe held locally abundant Yellow Iris, Meadowsweet, and Angelica Angelica sylvestris along the open northern edges, along with Water Figwort, Marsh Woundwort Stachys palustris and Gypsywort Lycopus europaeus.
Lake six was more open with steeper banks and frequent disturbed ground. The lake held an island, edged by continuous wooden piling, on which there was a golf green; and a new building was being constructed near the southern edge. This lake held locally abundant Yellow Water-lily and Amphibious Bistort Persicaria amphibia, but swamp plants were more scattered here, with more
16/03/2015, Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre species from the swamp understorey/water-margin vegetation such as Lesser Water-parsnip, Water Mint, Brooklime Veronica beccabunga, Fool’s Water-cress Apium nodiflorum, Wavy Bittercress Cardamine flexuosa and Marsh Horsetail Equisetum palustre. Spiked Sedge Carex spicata was locally abundant in the less heavily managed grassland near the north-west corner of the lake.
Lake seven occurred on the western side of Winding Brook Lane and was used by a fishing club. The lake represented a narrowing from lake into brook. Unbranched Bur-reed and Branched Bur-reed Sparganium erectum occurred out in the water, while the swamp fringe varied from 0 to 3 metres in width and held the same selection of species found in this series of lakes.
These lakes were used by feeding Common Terns Stirna hirundo, while Mandarin Ducks Aix galericulata used the adjacent tall trees.
Lake 8 This lake had no connection to the brook and was very open with just occasional small trees of White Willow. Yellow Water-lily and White Water-lily Nymphaea alba were locally abundant on the water, together with some exotic lilies. The narrow swamp fringe here was more open than at other lakes, the taller species being less abundant and the smaller plants of the understorey or other swamp types more prominent. The banks were also less steep and water-level was often close to ground-level.
Marsh Marigold was again regularly spaced around the lake. There was locally frequent Lesser Bulrush, Hard Rush Juncus inflexus, Soft Rush J. effusus and Jointed Rush J. articulatus along with the usual mixture of smaller species such as Lesser Water-parsnip, Gypsywort and Square-stalked St.John’s-wort. There were also bur-reed plants here that matched S. erectum in every way except that they were quite tiny. Unique to this lake were small areas of Spike-rush Eleocharis palustris and larger patches of abundant New Zealand Pygmyweed Crassula helmsii. The lake was often very low, particularly on the western edge where there were patches of sodden grassland with locally abundant Floating Sweet-grass Glyceria fluitans, Marsh Foxtail Alopecurus geniculatus and Creeping Bent Agrostis stolonifera similar to the MG13 Agrostis stolonifera-Alopecurus gerniculatus grassland.
Lake 9 This lake was connected to the brook by a by-pass channel. It was very open with just rare shrubs at the edge.
The swamp fringe was about one metre wide with abundant Reed Canary-grass Phalaris arundinacea, Yellow Iris and Reed Sweet-grass. Marsh Marigold was regularly spaced around the lake and there was frequent Water Mint, Greater Bird’s-foot Trefoil Lotus uliginosus, Square-stalked St.John’s-wort, Gypsywort, Marsh Woundwort and others in the understorey. The adjacent grassland held Meadow Vetchling, Hoary Ragwort Senecio erucifolius, Red Clover Trifolium pratense and Ox- eye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare.
The Brook This covers the brook from where it leaves Lake 9, downstream to the north-west corner of the site. The brook was mainly 2-3 metres wide and ran down a series of weirs that resulted in slow and faster flowing sections. The weirs had largely become softened by swamp vegetation and occasionally could not even be seen.
The stream was in spate at the time of survey and no aquatics were seen. The main emergent vegetation was Glyceria maxima swamp, although there was also some Branched Bur-reed, Bulrush, Reed Canary-grass, and there was also a similar mix of understorey and water-margin vegetation as that found around the lakes. Marsh Marigold was regularly spaced along the edge and there was locally frequent Water Figwort and many others.
In the south there were formal gardens on the western side of the stream, while on the eastern side there were frequent tall, dense shrubs of the alien willow species Olive Willow Salix eleagnos, which often, and maybe deliberately, shaded out some of the swamp vegetation. The swamp in the stream here, which included the only stand of Greater Pond-sedge Carex riparia found during the survey, has to be sprayed out from time to time because it is thought to contribute to flooding of the adjacent gardens.
16/03/2015, Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre Further downstream, to the north of the gardens, and some tall shading Crack Willow Salix fragilis, the brook was more open, with more abundant swamp vegetation. The swamp was now becoming more colourful as Purple Loosestrife Lythrum salicaria and Marsh Woundwort became more abundant. Near Lake 8, the stream came to form the western boundary of the golf course and widened out for a short distance to produce a pool before dropping down a weir. To the west there was first a large arable field, followed by pasture land, and the brook now had a much more rural feel. The banks were now becoming rather higher and steeper, with occasional almost bare soil where liverworts were locally abundant. On the more formal golf course side there were occasional stands of tall trees, including Alder Alnus glutinosa, Italian Alder Alnus cordata and willows Salix species, as well as occasional Gorse bushes Ulex europaeus.
18/08/1992 A very large area of golf course with some existing features of interest and a series of created lakes which have some added species (not all of them native) and some semi-natural colonization. The Wootton brook runs through the site and has good water quality for most of this length. Species in and alongside the water include Caltha palustris, large patches of Sparganium erectum, Alisma plantago- aquatica, Iris pseudoacorus, Scrophularia auriculata, Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum, Phalaris arundinacea, Polygonum amphibium, Veronica beccabunga, Mentha aquatica, Juncus articulatus and J. effusus. There are areas of brook which have been landscaped into steps and riffles, and these have probably had species added (these have not been counted in the above list). Whilst gross, the landscaping probably has the effect of increasing the oxygen level of the brook. The banks of the brook are largely open, with dotted Salix spp. and hawthorns which may have been planted.
As the course of the brook turns to cross the golf course the watercourse widens and is subject to a lot more landscaping. On the rocks of the man-made borders to this stretch the vegetation is a somewhat bizarre mix of natural colonizing species and garden varieties. Of these it appears that Cirsium palustre, Ranunculus sceleratus, Veronica beccabunga, Lythrum salicaria, Myosotis scorpioides, Lycopus europaea, Scrophularia auriculata, Conyza canadensis, Chamaerion angustifolium and possibly a single plant of the rare Verbascum lychnitis (on the rocks at the edge of the water - undoubtedly a casual) appear to have arrived through natural means.
The lakes at the northwest end of the golf course seem to be better established than the very new lakes at the south end. As well as a variety of incongruous garden species the lakes have colonized with Typha latifolia, Juncus inflexus, Salix fragilis, Lythrum salicaria, Lycopus europaea and Ranunculus repens.
All the water areas attract a large number of damselflies and dragonflies and could repay an earlier survey to ascertain their numbers and identity more exactly.
To the south of the road to the club house the lakes are so new that they have very little vegetation and cannot yet be considered good enough habitat for a Prime Site even in this urban area.
The hedge at the centre of the northwest end of the site joins onto another, probably of the same origin, leading to the club house. Both are alongside the public footpath and have a good diversity of woody species including oak, ash, field maple, blackthorn, cherry, wych elm, buckthorn, hornbeam, horse chestnut, field rose, midland hawthorn, hawthorn, crab apple and a small amount of planting eg of Oregon grape at the southern end near the Club House.
One other corridor crosses the course and is included as it links the brook and the hedge. This is the line of tall, mature trees along a drain which bounds waste ground near the centre of the site. The brook has dense emergent species and Odonata activity, and is relatively undisturbed compared to the rest of the area, so provides a valuable habitat for wildlife.
These habitats are all worth monitoring as they could well improve with time, especially the lakes - provided the golf course management do not oust the native colonizing species in favour of more garden and amenity plants.
Boundary Changes
16/03/2015, Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre 23/07/2010 This site was extended in 2005 to include the lakes to the east (former TT58 from SP752562 to SP757560), which were all inlcuded in the 2005 survey 02/05/2013 Original site centroid changed from SP750565 to SP749564 02/12/2014 Removed two ponds (pond 2 SP75425561 and 8 SP74675676) and hedgerow (SP74925627) as didn't meet LWS standard. Also removed furthest west section of stream which is beyond the golf course.
16/03/2015, Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre Site Name: Delapre Lake
Site Code: N702
Status: LWS
Other Designations: Nene Valley NIA
Grid Reference: SP767592
Area (ha): 13
District: Northampton
Site History: 28/08/1992 LWS 09/07/2007 LWS 12/09/2013 LWS
Habitats present Broad Habitat: Wetland BAP Habitat: Eutrophic Standing Waters
Reason for Designation: A large gravel pit providing a useful wetland habitat on the outskirts of Northampton and adjacent to Barnes Meadow Nature Reserve. The site qualifies as a LWS with 6 wetland species recorded (although one was rare), as well as the supplementary criteria of buffering a nature reserve and potential to improve with management.
Site Description:
24/07/2013 A large open water lake, bounded in most parts by tree cover, with occasional patches of marginal vegetation. The banks are fairly steep sided, especially to the west, where they likely suffer from wave erosion. The west bank is fairly open, with frequent small bays between which is dense vegetation which grades from wetland at the bank edges, including rushes Juncus inflexus, woundwort Stachys palustris and meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria, to more ruderal species, i.e. willowherb Epilobium hirsutum, and thistle Cirsium vulgare beyond. There were lots of green-veined whites Pieris napi on the sand and dragonflies and damselflies hunting above. There was some good aquatic vegetation, including pondweed Potamogetan sp and amphibious bistort Persicaria amphibian close to the bank. In the northwest corner associated with the inflow channel was the best area for marginal vegetation, with abundant bur-reed Sparganium erectum, frequent bulrush Typha latifolia and reed canary grass Phalaris arundinacea, alongside willowherb, bittersweet Solanum dulcamara and woundwort. This was also the best area for insect activity. Moving east the south banks then become dominated by large multi-stemmed white willows Salix alba, with little marginal vegetation below. The islands are densely vegetated by willow scrub with little growth beneath. There are frequent fishing swims along the bank and a well-worn and used footpath around the lake. The bank continues to be steep sided with a vertical drop of up to a metre down to the water, meaning there is limited marginal vegetation. There is a section along the south bank which is open with a number of Jetties belonging to the watersports company. At the southeast end the banks again become dominated by large white willows and willow scrub, with occasional openings, usually characterised by bare ground. The east bank is dominated by brambles, with a small section of bur-reed and bulrush in the northeast corner, near the overflow channel. There is also a patch of Cyperus sedge Carex pseudocyperus in this area. The north bank is generally shaded by variety of trees, the majority being willows, with occasional patches of marginal vegetation in the openings, either side of the fishing swims. The ditch on the other side of the footpath was dry and held a variety of wetland and ruderal species. Overall the site provides a useful open water habitat for birds in addition to local SPA lakes and Barnes Meadow Nature Reserve. Mute swan Cygnus olor, mallard Anas platyrhynchos and greylag
16/04/2015, Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre geese Anser anser were frequent and there was a handful of coot Fulica atra and moorhen Gallinula chloropus as well a pair of great crested grebe Podiceps cristatus. A kingfisher Alcedo atthis was observed hunting off the island in the northwest corner. Ten butterfly species were recorded across the site associated with the vegetation surrounding the lake as were brown Aeshna grandis and southern hawker Aeshna cyanea dragonflies and numerous common blue Enallagma cyathigerum damselfly. The wetland vegetation at the west end provided the most important invertebrate habitat, and this area also had the best aquatic vegetation.
23/06/2005 A flooded old gravel pit with public access to the banks, popular with walkers and fishermen (by permit). A water ski run is set up within the lake but was not in use at the time of the site visit. Inlets are from a pond to the south-east of the lake and from a ditch at the west end of the lake; the outlet flows under the A45 to the east of the lake. The lake is set within a park with recreational areas to the south.
A band of woodland shades the north bank; patches of woodland also shade the south-east corner of the lake and scattered trees occur above the south-west bank although predominantly set back from the water's edge. A narrow band of swamp vegetation occurs where the banks are not heavily shaded. This is fairly diverse and includes; Cyperus Sedge Carex pseudocyperus, Greater Pond-sedge Carex riparia, Water Mint Mentha aquatica, Water Forget-me-not Myosotis scorpioides, Reed Canary-grass Phalaris arundinacea, Common Club-rush Schoenoplectus lacustris, Branched Bur-reed Sparganium erectum, Angelica Angelica sylvestris, False Fox-sedge Carex otrubae, Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria, Jointed Rush Juncus articulatus, Gypsywort Lycopus europaeus, Water Figwort Scrophularia auriculata and Marsh Woundwort Stachys palustris.
The submerged aquatic flora is diverse and abundant in the west half of the lake but only scattered in the east half; these are predominantly native species but also include occasional Nuttall's Waterweed Elodea nuttallii - this is now a widespread species in the UK but is not highly invasive. This could be related to the substrate, which is sandy in the east and gravelly in the north, or to the prevailing wind or maybe related to the water skiing activities on the site. Native species include the stoneworts Chara vulgaris and Chara contraria, Fan-leaved Water-crowfoot Ranunculus circinatus and Horned Pondweed Zannichellia palustris.
Large areas of S7 Carex acutiformis swamp are found in a ditch which runs along the northern edge of the band of woodland above the north bank of the lake. This drain should qualify as a CWS (see the report for TT44 for further details).
28/08/1992 A large flooded gravel pit which is now used for water sports including water skiing. The lake has several small islands populated with trees including white and crack willows. The lake margins are sparsely populated with fringes of Typha latifolia, Juncus effusus, J. inflexus, J. articulatus, Stachys palustris, Lycopus europaeaus, Phalaris arundinacea, Tussilago farfara and Polygonum amphibium. The lake is popular with dragonflies and in particular with waterfowl, which are still plentiful despite the periodic disturbance. Birds recorded in recent seasons include great crested grebe, mallard, mute swan, coot, pochard and large numbers of tufted duck. This lake is included in the Bird Club's annual wildfowl count. This site will have more value for wildlife once the vegetation has been allowed to grow around the lake margins. This may never be fully realized due to the wash and other disturbances from the waterskiing on the lake.
Boundary Changes 25/11/2013 Boundary slightly redrawn following 2013 survey to follow lake edge for whole perimeter 05/06/2014 Site centroid changed from SP768592 to SP767592
16/04/2015, Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre Delapre Pond
Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-)) Hardingstone(Civil Parish) Status(es): PWS Centroid: SP755586 (Site Centroid) Site type: Site File code: N/28.8.92 Site/Subsite hierarchy: Delapre Pond
Description: A small, well-established pond on the outskirts of the main Delapre Golf Course. Despite some litter and disturbance this has a good variety of vegetation and is visited by dragonflies. The east edge of the pond has a patch of tall, marshy vegetation including hawthorn, blackthorn, goat sallow, crack willow and common marsh plants such as Epilobium hirsutum and Juncus effusus. The water is shaded by a large oak tree and contains Apium nodiflorum, Lemna minor, Ranunculus sceleratus, Agrostis stolonifera, Solanum dulcamara and a small patch of Typha latifolia. A useful patch of habitat which greatly enhances the habitat value of the golf course. It could benefit from the occasional clean out of both leaves and litter.
2005 Update This site is listed as a PWS due to the lack of up-to-date information. The previous survey in 1992 suggests that this is a site with some potential but not yet achieving CWS status. Resurvey work is needed.
Total number of records: 17 Total number of species: 17
Page 1 26/01/2016 Site Name: Delapre Triangular Grassland
Site Code: N1499
Status: PWS
Other Designations: Nene Valley NIA
Grid Reference: SP763591
Area (ha): 1.7
District: Northampton
Site History: 24/07/2013 PWS 12/09/2013 PWS
Habitats present Broad Habitat: Grassland
Reason for Designation: An area of relatively species poor grassland, which Delepre Park are hoping to restore to a meadow habitat through a change in management.
Site Description:
24/07/2013 Tall unmanaged grassland dominated by false oat-grass and Yorkshire fog. There was creeping thistle, ragwort and creeping buttercup, but few other herbs / wildflowers
20/03/2014, Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre Delapre Wood
Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-)) Hardingstone(Civil Parish) Status(es): PWS Centroid: SP760583 (Site Centroid) Site type: Site File code: (N/28.8.92) N956 Site/Subsite hierarchy: Delapre Wood
Description: Large area of urban woodland south of the Delapre Golf Complex. The mixture of mature trees is particularly diverse, and probably stems from a mixture of semi-natural and parkland origins. The trees include very large English oaks, hawthorn, midland hawthorn, crab apple, field rose, rowan, common lime, beech, elder, birch, rhododendron, hazel, snowberry, beech, horse chestnut, sycamore, cherry and larch. The scrub layer is mostly well-developed on the south edges of the wood and absent from the more open trees on the golf course side. Groundflora contains a good diversity of fungi and some marsh species on a small flush next to the stream that leads through the centre of the wood north to The Rookery and accross the golf course. The more densely vegetated areas have frequent bramble and occasional gorse on the bank near the A45 (which appears to be slightly more sandy in nature). Herb layer species include Geranium robertianum, Sisymbrium officinale, Torilis japonica, Pteridium aquilinum, Dryopteris filix-mas, Brachypodium sylvaticum, Hedera helix, Holcus mollis, Stachys sylvatica, Geum urbanum, Bromus ramosus, Arum maculatum, Glechoma hederacea, Veronica beccabunga and Ranunculus repens. Important for its size and diversity of mature trees. The groundflora is less rank than might be expected in a heavily-used urban site. A possible badger habitat?
2005 Update This site has not been resurveyed but has been re-assessed using the 1992 survey data. The previous survey in 1992 suggests that this is a site with good potential but not yet achieving CWS status.. Resurvey work is needed.
Total number of records: 125 Total number of species: 123
Page 1 26/01/2016 Grange Wood
Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-)) Wootton(Civil Parish) Status(es): PWS Centroid: SP743575 (Site Centroid) Site type: Site File code: N/8.6.94 Site/Subsite hierarchy: Grange Wood
Description: A strip of older woodland dating from before the development of the surrounding area (ie it was next to Wootton Grange) plus an extra planted area of a mixture of trees and shrubs surrounding mown, amenity grassland which is signposted as Penn Valley. The main woodland has some older oak and ash, plus a wide variety of scrub species, most of which are probably natural arrivals, but some of which are escaped ornamentals from the newer area. Species include common lime, sycamore, hawthorn, blackthorn, dogwood, elder, hazel, wild plum, crab apple, wayfaring tree and field maple. On the whole the field layer is scarce, and heavily shaded by all the scrub species. In the better-lit areas the plants include Geum urbanum, Cardamine flexuosa, Arum maculatum, Anthriscus sylvestris, Ranunculus repens and one or two snowberry bushes. This appears to attract a lot of common bird species. An unexpectedly varied site, and the only remaining seminatural habitat in what was open farmland until a decade ago.
2005 Update This site consisted of a block of older woodland with adjacent more recent plantings and with closely mown amenity grassland areas with frequent islands of young exotic trees at the northern and south-eastern ends. Several alien species occurred within the woodland, including variegated nettles and a comfrey (Symphytum sp.).
Within the mown grassland area in the north were small unmown islands of trees and grasses where bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) was locally frequent, along with grasses that included meadow foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis), cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata) and couch grass (Elytrigia repens); ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) also was recorded. Small trees here included Italian alder (Alnus cordata), rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), Swedish whitebeam (Sorbus intermedia), Turkey oak (Quercus cerris) and lilacs (Syringa vulgaris).
The wide rambling hedge on the western edge of the site was species rich and included locally frequent wayfaring tree (Viburnum lantana), wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare), hazel (Corylus avellana), guelder rose (Viburnum opulus) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), as well as frequent hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna).
The main woodland area was split into two main parts by a north-south ditch. To the west trees were quite young and closely spaced producing variable shade. Where shade was heaviest, ground was largely bare with occasional plants of cuckoo pint (Arum maculatum), bluebell and male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas); in lesser shade there was locally abundant ivy (Hedera helix), wood avens (Geum urbanum) and wood dock (Rumex sanguineus). Least shaded areas held a ground flora of abundant cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) with locally frequent nettle (Urtica dioica) and rough-stalked meadow-grass (Poa trivialis). There were occasional shrubs beneath the young trees here, but this layer was only at all dense along the western edge of the woodland where snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), yew (Taxus baccata), holly (Ilex aquifolium) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) formed an almost impenetrable strip.
To the east of the ditch trees were generally much more mature and more widely spaced, although their spreading canopies cast a similar amount of shade; bluebells were frequent below. Tall oak (Quercus robur), lime (Tilia x europaea), horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), wild cherry (Prunus avium) and beech (Fagus sylvatica) were present here. Hazel, elder (Sambucus nigra), holly and hawthorn occurred in a variable shrub layer, though this woodland was mainly rather open and easy to walk through. Also present were occasional small patches of suckering young English elm (Ulmus procera). There was a small stand of much younger oak and ash (Fraxinus excelsior) trees near the southern end of this area.
The amenity area to the south-east included frequent planted young cherry trees (Prumus sp.) as well as some hybrid elm (Ulmus hybrid).
This survey found a total of 39 woodland plants, including 6 from the Ancient Woodland Indicator list. The site falls one species short of meeting CWS selection criteria for woodlands. This site therefore does not qualify as a CWS but should be considered a very high quality PWS with potential to become a CWS if managed appropriately.
Total number of records: 123 Total number of species: 101
Page 1 05/02/2013 Hillside Pond
Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-)) Hardingstone(Civil Parish) Status(es): PWS Centroid: SP764580 (Site Centroid) Site type: Site File code: N/14.9.92 Site/Subsite hierarchy: Hillside Pond
Description: A well-kept, circular pond which is now part of the Hardingstone section of the Delapre Golf Complex, although it was there before the golf course was created. The only tree cover is two old weeping willows by the edge of the pond. The water has a thick fringe of Typha latifolia and Glyceria maxima around the top margins, with a slightly narrower band of vegetation on the north edge. Other plants include Berula erecta, Solanum dulcamara, Sparganium emersum, Lemna minor, Juncus effusu, Epilobium hirsutum and abundant Veronica beccabunga. Two species of large dragonfly were hunting over the pond, one Aeshna grandis, the other too fast to identify. Common darters were also present. Despite the disturbance from golfers, on approaching the pond from a distance a grey heron could be seen by the edge of the pond. A good wetland habitat which is likely to improve as long as the surrounding grass is not improved.
2005 Update This site has not been resurveyed but has been re-assessed using the 1992 survey data. The previous survey in 1992 suggests that this is a site with reasonable potential but not yet achieving CWS status. Resurvey work is needed.
Total number of records: 16 Total number of species: 16
Page 1 05/02/2013 Hunsbury Hill Country Park
Administrative areas: Northampton(E District (74-)) Status(es): Part LGS Local Wildlife Site Centroid: SP737584 (Site Centroid) Site type: Site File code: N810 Site/Subsite hierarchy: Hunsbury Hill Country Park ....Hunsbury Green Lane ....Hunsbury Hill Country Park subsite ....Hunsbury Ironstone Railway ....Hunsbury Ironstone Gullet
Description: 2005: The complex meets the woodland section of the CWS criteria in that it holds 45 woodland species, 4 of which are ancient woodland indicators.
2009 Update The park is currently recognised as a Local Wildlife Site. This means that it has been identified as being of county importance for biodiversity. The park was last surveyed in detail in 2005 by a Wildlife Trust surveyor.
The walkover survey carried out on 28th May sought to update the previous survey information and to identify any opportunities for improved management of the park for biodiversity. A full species list was not produced.
The key habitats on the park are acid grassland, lowland meadow and woodland. All of these are UK and Northamptonshire Biodiversity Action Plan habitats. The most significant of these is acid grassland as this habitat has a restricted range in Northamptonshire. The acid grasslands on the site appeared to be the most botanically diverse from a quick glance. The true value of each of these habitats should be identified through detailed botanical surveying.
The combination of woodland and grassland habitats makes the site good for birds, but as yet this value is un- quantified. It will be of benefit for a bird survey to be carried out on the park in order to help inform the ecological management plan.
Short mown and rabbit grazed grasslands:
The grasslands to the south and south-east of the fort, and on the fort itself appeared to have formed on acidic sandy soils, which overlay ironstone rock. Some of these areas are being mown and others are being grazed heavily by rabbits. The turf is short and a number of plant species are evident such as germander speedwell, lesser stitchwort and small leaved crane's-bill(?).
The habitat provided in these areas is of county significance, and is currently being fairly well maintained by the rabbits. Ideally the intensive mowing of some areas should be stopped or reduced to allow more plant species to flower and reproduce.
Scrub and ragwort may need controlling periodically on these areas of grassland to prevent loss of the diverse open habitat.
Lowland meadow habitat:
Areas of meadow-like habitat occur to the east of the fort and within the circular railway track.
The grassland within the railway track appears to have developed on sandy soil but the vegetation has been allowed to grow taller, resembling a meadow. This area of grassland is fairly diverse, and on the day of the walk over was full of butterflies and damselflies. This area would benefit from being managed as a meadow or from being grazed over winter. There is currently a layer of dead plant material on the ground beneath this year's growth which should be removed by grazing or cutting and raking. More detailed survey work is required to determine the most appropriate method of management of this area.
To the east of the fort the grassland appears more nutrient rich and is dominated by rye grass and creeping buttercup. The botanical diversity of this area is currently lower than other grasslands on the site. Long term management of this area as a hay meadow would encourage more wild flower species to colonise and grow here. In the long term the area could be seeded with wildflower seeds to increase the diversity artificially. The management of this area could be combined with development into an area of traditional parkland, with native trees such as oak planted in it.
Tall ruderal:
The area of tall vegetation around the school would mainly be classed as tall ruderal, with some pockets of grassland. This area has obviously remained uncut and ungrazed for many years. Although the area is dominated by common 'weed' species such as thistle, bramble, nettle and rosebay willowherb, it will still be providing food for insects and birds. The long term management of this area will take some thought.
Page 1 26/01/2016 Depending on the hydrology of this area it may be a good candidate for creation of a pond/s. Open water is fairly scarce on the site, so adding a new water feature will be of benefit to the diversity. Guidelines on pond creation should be taken from Pond Conservation.
Woodlands:
There are no true areas of semi-natural woodland on the site. However, there are areas of dense sycamore and silver birch plantation, narrow strips of non-native tree plantation, and sections such as the green lane which may have historic origins of woodland, but are now very narrow linear features containing mature trees, remnant hedgerows and scrub.
The existing 'woodland' areas of the park do not have a typical woodland structure and contain very limited ground flora, although over the entire area of the park 45 woodland species were recorded in 2005.
There is potential to restore a more natural structure and species composition to the plantations between the fort and the circular railway. This could be achieved by significantly thinning the plantations and then planting native shrubs and trees in some of the cleared areas. The aim should be for a W10 woodland (National Vegetation Classification), of pedunculate oak, silver birch, and hazel, with small amounts of holly, wild cherry and crab apple. Bramble, bracken, honey suckle, wood anemone and bluebell are all typical species that might naturally recolonise. A felling license is probably required for this work due to the significant amount of timber to be removed. The work may also be applicable for a grant through the English Woodland Grant Scheme administered by the Forestry Commission.
Work on the tree belts and other areas of woodland should be informed by the bird survey.
Ironstone Gullet:
The Ironstone gullet is part of the Wildlife Site and also a Regionally Important Geological Site. The management of this should take place in consultation with the Northamptonshire RIGS group. Initial suggestions for the management of this area for wildlife would be to thin some of the bramble that is covering the rock face and to improve the ponds.
The ponds are heavily shaded and full of leaf matter and rubbish. Clearing out the litter and leaves should expose more open water. In order to maintain the open water the overhanging trees should be thinned to reduce shading.
Annual cutting back of the nettles along the base of the gullet will open up access and encourage less vigorous plant species to grow.
Green Lane:
The green lane shows remnants of old hedgerows including some mature ash and oak trees. In between the hedgerows are areas of scrub, tall grasses and ruderal vegetation, and short mown grass strips along the path. Garden plant species have spread into some sections of the green lane.
Removal of the non-native garden plants will be beneficial as these can have a tendency to dominate over native vegetation.
In the 2005 survey changing forget-me-not, which is uncommon in Northamptonshire, was found at the eastern end of the green lane past the fort. This plant likes dry, open grassland on sandy soils, which occur in and around the fort and on some of the grasslands in the park.
The hedges bordering the green lane would benefit from being properly identified, gaps replanted with appropriate species, and then sections layed each year. Laying the hedges will prolong their lives and will maintain a more bushy growth which benefits bird and mammal species.
There has been concern that older trees are being felled but no provision is being made for their replacement in time. Young saplings of certainly ash were present along the green lane, and oak may also be present. Some of these saplings should be protected from cutting so that they can grow to become the next generation of mature trees. A selection of young trees of various ages should be selected so that they mature at different stages.
Less frequent cutting of the grass along the path will benefit wildflowers as it will give them more opportunity to flower and this will provide food for insects.
2011 Update A country park on the outskirts of Northampton, the site contains a mixture of grassland and woodland habitats and is well used by the local public. Much of the grassland is species poor amenity grassland. This survey focussed on the grassland areas of interest as identified in previous surveys.
Meadow 1 (SP736585) A species poor unmanaged meadow, which was very dry at the time of the survey with few herbs recorded, with the exception of frequent ribwort plantain Plantago lanceolata, yarrow Achillea millefolium and upright hedge parsley Torilis japonica. The grass sward is dominated by cocks-foot Dactylis glomerata, false oat-grass Arrhenatherum elatius and creeping bent Agrostis stolonifera and there are frequent hawthorn Crataegus monogyna saplings across the site. Overall the grassland is tussocky with a build-up of thatch below.
To the centre of the site there is abundant creeping cinquefoil Potentilla reptans, common vetch Vicia sativa and hairy tare Vicia hirsute as well as frequent hawthorn scrub. There is increased rabbit grazing along the east
Page 2 26/01/2016 and south boundaries causing a much shorter and species rich sward. Within this was abundant sheep's sorrel Rumex acetosella and mouse-ear hawkweed Pilosella officinarum, suggesting the overall site could increase in diversity should appropriate management be introduced.
Tall ruderal vegetation was frequent around most of the boundary including rosebay willowherb Chamerion angustifolium and nettle Urtica dioica.
To the east of the field ragwort Senecio jacobaea and yarrow Achillea millefolium becomes much more abundant.
The site is bounded by the railway line on all sides, between which is a (non-stockproof) post and wire fence. There is plenty of birdsong from the surrounding trees which line the railway line, predominantly oak Quercus robur and hawthorn.
A large number of grasshoppers, crickets, spiders, butterflies and moths were recorded across the field as well as common blue damselflies Enallagma cyathigerum. A large number of small skippers Thymelicus sylvestris and meadow browns Maniola jurtina were recorded, as well as a hawker dragonfly.
Meadow 2 (SP739585) This grassland has a little more interest than the surrounding amenity grassland, with rabbit grazing providing a variety of shorter and longer grassland areas. There were fairly frequent herbs including creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens, common mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum, lesser stitchwort Stellaria graminea, white clover Trifolium repens and germander speedwell Veronica chamaedrys. Dock Rumex obtusifolius and ragwort Senecio jacobaea were occasional. The areas of longer grassland were very species poor, with frequent false- oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius.
Fort grassland (SP738584) This is a short rabbit grazed grassland, with frequent herbs including creeping buttercup, white clover and selfheal Prunella vulgaris. Slender Veronica filiformis and thyme-leaved speedwell Veronica serpyllifolia are also fairly frequent across the site alongside common mouse-ear and lesser stitchwort. There were occasional patches of ragwort and spear thistle Cirsium vulgare but the grassland was generally controlled by rabbit grazing. The grassland is surrounded by steep embankments with developing woodland, predominantly oak, ash and hawthorn with bare ground beneath. The grassland margins have a thin boundary of tall ruderal vegetation. There are anthills to the eastern side of the grassland.
Woodland The main woodland area is planted woodland with dense lines of sycamore, norway maple and silver birch, with little growing beneath. There is more natural woodland along the path edges and scattered across the site, with frequent large oak, and ash with typical hedgerow species below.
The site originally qualified as an LWS under the woodland criteria. The grasslands were the focus of this survey and provide a useful habitat alongside the woodland. The site should therefore be retained as a LWS site is retained as a LWS until it is next fully surveyed.
Total number of records: 105 Total number of species: 70
Page 3 26/01/2016
Land adjacent to Wootton Railway Embankment
Administrative areas: Status(es): PWS Centroid: SP740577 (Site Centroid) Site type: Site File code: Site/Subsite hierarchy: Land adjacent to Wootton Railway Embankment
Description: 2005: This area of land is above the railway cutting; although not on a steep slope there are a number of hills and hollows in the south of the site formed by contractors working on land around the car park to the south. This is abandoned pasture, not as acidic as further west, not yet succeeded to scrub or nettles / thistles. Botanically it comes close to meeting the CWS criteria though a more detailed survey is required to fully assess the site against the criteria. A marshy area had abundant dead orchid spikes (some leaves still present, look like southern marsh orchid).
Survey next summer is likely to bring to light more species, including the identity of the orchid species - it will probably be a strong indicator of a habitat, just need specific identification to know which. So the site may meet the criteria on a number of counts and it needs to be assessed for these early next summer:
A grassland habitat - probably neutral but there are also areas of marshy and other grassland so these also need to be assessed.
In the brief visit to the site, 44 grassland species from the grassland record sheet were recorded. A criterion under which a site can be selected is the presence of 50 grassland species - however, the definition of grassland species has not been qualified. From such a brief survey, the presence of 44 grassland species indicates that it is highly unlikely that a more detailed survey will not result in more than 50 grassland species being recorded, particularly as grasses were not looked at during the visit.
This site could also be considered as a Green Infrastructure site. Although it is currently not open access, it appears to not be used by the owners and is fenced off from the railway so safety issues are not a major worry. The site may also be worth surveying for its invertebrate interest.
Management will be required to prevent the site succeeding to scrub and woodland.
Total number of records: 88 Total number of species: 88
Page 1 05/02/2013 Lower Pond
Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-)) Hardingstone(Civil Parish) Status(es): PWS Centroid: SP764582 (Site Centroid) Site type: Site File code: N/14.9.92 Site/Subsite hierarchy: Lower Pond
Description: A small pond on the edge of the Hardingstone half of the Delapre Golf Complex. Hillside pond is a short distance away, but contains quite different vegetation. This pond is more shaded but also more densely vegetated, with tall oak and sycamore around the margins, and young English elm. Plants include Typha latifolia, Lycopus europaeaus, Lemna minor, Scrophularia auriculata, Juncus effusus, Solanum dulcamara, Salix cinerea, Veronica beccabunga, Rranunculus repens, Berula erecta, Callitriche stagnalis, Glyceria sp., Potamogeton natans and abundant Alisma plantago-aquatica. Moorhens, dragonflies and damselflies were seen using the pond at the time of survey. Newts were also present. A well-kept pond that is likely to be maintained and which seems to recieve surprisingly little disturbance considering it is next to the entrance hut of this half of the golf course.
2005 Update This site has not been resurveyed but has been re-assessed using 1992 survey data. The previous survey in 1992 suggests that this is a site with good potential but not yet achieving CWS status. Resurvey work is needed.
Total number of records: 23 Total number of species: 23
Page 1 05/02/2013 Site Name: Shelfleys Lake
Site Code: N695
Status: LWS
Other Designations: Nene Valley NIA
Grid Reference: SP731578
Area (ha): 1.8
District: Northampton
Site History: 19/08/1992 LWS 09/07/2007 LWS 29/10/2014 LWS
Habitats present Broad Habitat: Grassland, Wetland
Reason for Designation: A lake on the edge of Northampton with a wide marginal fringe of wetland vegetation. This site qualifies as a Wildlife Site with 11 wetland indicators recorded and supports a range of invertebrates.
Site Description:
23/07/2014 The previous description still stands, although the water quality is perhaps slightly improved. The wide marginal fringe around nearly all of the lake holds a nice range of wetland plants. Some parts of the dry grassland, particularly in the south-west where the soil is thinner and more gravelly, hold some wild flowers as well.
The small river channel that feeds the lake has very steep banks which are eroding. There are many holes in the banks, most likely from signal crayfish. Young fish were seen in the river at the time of the survey. Small fish were also seen in the lake. The lake is obviously well used by waterfowl, and people were visiting to feed them.
21/07/2005 This is a popular site in a town park. The banks are mostly gently sloping; unshaded sections (the majority of the west bank and parts of the north and south banks) support wide bands of wetland vegetation. Above the banks is mown improved grassland.
The submerged aquatic flora, however, is very poor; this could be due to eutrophication by waterfowl faeces - waterfowl numbers are quite high and probably artificially so due to the levels of duck-feeding by the general public. The increase in eutrophication by waterfowl species results in reduced water oxygen levels and increased turbidity, thus aquatic invertebrates cannot breathe and aquatic plants cannot photosynthesise and the lake loses the ability to support aquatic species.
19/08/1992 A lake at the north end of the Wootton Brook Park at East Hunsbury, separated by a road into a pond and a larger lake to the north (although they are in fact joined under the road). The large lake has a fringe of vegetation including Glyceria maxima, Typha latifolia, Lycopus europaea, Filipendula ulmaria, Angelica sylvestris, Stachys palustris, Carex riparia, Mentha aquatica and Salix spp. This fringe is 3-5m broad in places, and crisscrossed with orb-spider webs, of which there are an enormous number. Other invertebrates also flourish, particularly damselflies. There seems to be a fish
24/03/2015, Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre population in the lake large enough to warrant angling, although it is unlikely to have been stocked. Both frogs and a toad were seen amongst the fringing vegetation at the time of survey.
The main island has tall white and crack willows and a small amount of scrub, and is used by waterfowl including mallard, coot and mute swan. The smaller pond to the south of the road is joined to the lake, under the road, and is essentially the same habitat. It has a thick fringe of Glyceria maxima, Typha latifolia, Sparganium erectum and Salix spp. and like the bigger lake attracts damselflies. This site is likely to improve with time and does not seem to need any extra management at the moment. The grassland around the lake however is not currently being managed for its wildlife habitat potential and it would greatly improve the interest of the site if this were to change.
Boundary Changes 23/05/2013 Grid ref changed from SP735576 to SP731578 as was not near the site
24/03/2015, Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre The Rookery
Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-)) Hardingstone(Civil Parish) Status(es): PWS Centroid: SP758587 (Site Centroid) Site type: Site File code: (N/28.8.92) N980 Site/Subsite hierarchy: The Rookery
Description: A strip of damp woodland along the stream which runs through the centre of the Delapre Golf Complex. This has a mixture of established mature trees and scrub, including crab apple, sycamore, English oak, English elm, white poplar, holly and common lime. The scrub layer is well developed and consists mostly of hawthorn, young elm and elder. The groundflora is varied and not too rank, although there do not seem to be any reliable ancient woodland indicators present. Species include Digitalis purpurea, Geum urbanum, Viola odorata, Hedera helix, Anthriscus sylvestris, Arum maculatum, Stachys sylvestris, Alliaria petiolata, Geranium robertianum, Brachypodium sylvaticum and Chaerophyllum temulentum. Although there does not seem to be much of a rookery, the site is used by a lot of birds and small mammals as cover from the disturbance of the golf course, and a feeding and breeding habitat. The habitat value of this site largely relates to how undisturbed it is compared to the surrounding area. Any management of the wood is probably best kept to keeping some areas inaccessible rather than opening up much of the more tangled areas.
2005 Update This site has not been resurveyed but has been re-assessed using the 1992 survey data. The previous survey in 1992 suggests that this is a site with some potential but not yet achieving CWS status. Resurvey work is needed.
Total number of records: 25 Total number of species: 25
Page 1 26/01/2016 Wootton Railway Embankments
Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-)) Wootton(Civil Parish) Status(es): County Wildlife Site Centroid: SP740579 (Site Centroid) Site type: Site File code: N/18.8.92 Site/Subsite hierarchy: Wootton Railway Embankments
Description: The west side of this high embankment is now beginning to scrub over, but there is still a fair area of grassland present, especially in the central part of the site. This is an unusual grassland for the area as it appears to be on a slightly acid, Northampton Sand substrate. Young scrub on the site includes Cytisus scoparius, Rubus agg. and Ulex europaea, with frequent regenerating Quercus robur. A close survey was not possible as the line is in use, but some of the grassland species were noted, including frequent Daucus carota, Lathyrus pratensis, Arrhenatherum elatius, Festuca rubra, Agrostis tenuis, Aira sp., Vulpia sp. and Senecio jacobaea. NB. the east side of the embankment has much more rank vegetation and is covered with Calystegia sepium, so is not included in the Prime Site. There is a possibility that this site could be a reptile site for one or more species, but a sufficiently close survey was not possible. A priority site for a full survey - although this may be difficult as BR have not been responsive. The grassland is well worth managing as it will probably be lost to encroachment fairly soon.
2003: Access still not possible to the whole site. Atkins consulted NCC on management works, and brief survey carried out by us - site retains considerable interest, with lichen-rich very low turf - BE to supply lichen list. Also possible record of Sweet Briar, to be confirmed. Impact of management works (seeding slope, removing rabbits, redirecting drainage) may be minimised and suggestions have been passed to Atkins.
2005 update The east side of the embankment was covered in netting about a year ago, possibly seeded with various species of grass, which currently dominate this part of the site (Linda recorded this bank as being mostly hedge bindweed). Above the steep bank is open tall ruderal vegetation over bare ground (contractors were working around this area recently). North of this on a short steep bank up to the top of the bridge from the railway line and above the bridge itself is an acidic community; this is grassland but very sparse due to very high levels of rabbit grazing (less than 50% vegetated) - this is the area of main interest, it extends across the top of the bridge but is replaced by dense bracken in the west corner and down the west bank adjacent to the bridge together with locally abundant perforate St. John's wort ( Hypericum perforatum ). The area of interest is predominantly red fescue ( Festuca rubra ), common bent ( Agrostis capillaris ) and sheep sorrel ( Rumex acetosella ) with frequent lichens (samples collected and given to Brian Eversham, mostly small ground-level specimens). Also scattered here are carline thistle ( Carlina vulgaris ), ragwort ( Senecio jacobaea ), field pansy ( Viola arvensis ), spear thistle ( Cirsium vulgare ), a parsley piert species ( Aphanes sp. - only bottom young leaves, not identifiable to species), basal leaves of greater mullein ( Verbascum thapsus ) and bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.). More frequent are ox-eye daisy ( Leucanthemum vulgare ), bird's-foot trefoil ( Lotus corniculatus ), teasel ( Dipsacus fullonum ) and rosebay willowherb ( Chamerion angustifolium ), germander speedwell ( Veronica chamaedrys ). Also recorded rarely were broom ( Cytisus scoparius ), smooth sow-thisle (Sonchus oleraceus ), square-stalked willowherb ( Epilobium tetragonum ) and dog rose ( Rosa canina ). Buzzard and magpie flew over. Large piles of ironstone rocks lie at the bottom of the slope. A hawkweed Hieracium vulgatum was present either above the railway or on the west bank. The west bank was described as of interest in the survey in 1992, at which time it was said to be beginning to scrub over and had frequent regenerating pedunculate oak ( Quercus robur ) - this has now resulted in loss of the majority of the grassland (the oak is mostly planted rather than regeneration). However, the north half of the west bank does still support interesting patches within the young woodland - these areas are also heavily rabbit grazed and often almost exclusively sheep sorrel, but small leaves of a species of wood-rush ( Luzula sp.) are also scattered together with common bent. There are also patches of a Polytrichum moss with lichens, red fescue and common mouse-ear ( Cerastium fontanum ) also in the same community. Along the bottom of the bank adjacent to the railway are areas of damp neutral grassland (these are regularly sprayed with herbicide from the track but nevertheless have managed to retain some diversity with occasional perforate St. John's wort, bird's-foot trefoil, nettle ( Urtica dioica ), tufted hair-grass ( Deschampsia cespitosa ), dove's-foot crane's-bill ( Geranium molle ), selfheal ( Prunella vulgaris ) and smooth hawk's-beard ( Crepis capillaris ). More frequent are black medick ( Medicago lupulina ), hairy sedge ( Carex hirta ), creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense ), tall oat-grass ( Arrhenatherum elatius ) and creeping bent ( Agrostis stolonifera ). Further south the open areas are generally less rabbit-grazed and dominated by tall ruderal vegetation, predominantly nettle and rosebay willowherb with bramble. This site qualifies as a CWS because it contains a lichen listed in the Northamptonshire Red Data Book as a Northamptonshire Scarce Species. The acid grassland is currently too degraded to qualify as CWS. It is under serious threat and will be lost entirely unless management is altered soon.
Page 1 01/10/2014 Total number of records: 103 Total number of species: 97
Page 2 01/10/2014 Protected and notable species records from within the 2 km search area
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Latin Name Common Taxon Status Date Name Group Bufo bufo Common amphibian NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 14/09/1992 Toad Bufo bufo Common amphibian NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 01/03/1996 Toad - 31/03/1996 Alcedo atthis Kingfisher bird BoCC4 Amber, WACA-Sch1_part1 24/07/2013 Alcedo atthis Kingfisher bird BoCC4 Amber, WACA-Sch1_part1 2000 - 2005 Alcedo atthis Kingfisher bird BoCC4 Amber, WACA-Sch1_part1 02/02/1993 Alcedo atthis Kingfisher bird BoCC4 Amber, WACA-Sch1_part1 25/04/1982 Alcedo atthis Kingfisher bird BoCC4 Amber, WACA-Sch1_part1 15/05/1982 Alcedo atthis Kingfisher bird BoCC4 Amber, WACA-Sch1_part1 24/03/2002 Alcedo atthis Kingfisher bird BoCC4 Amber, WACA-Sch1_part1 08/12/2002 Alcedo atthis Kingfisher bird BoCC4 Amber, WACA-Sch1_part1 10/09/2002 Anas penelope Wigeon bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 Anas Mallard bird BoCC4 Amber 28/08/1992 platyrhynchos Anas Mallard bird BoCC4 Amber 24/07/2013 platyrhynchos Anas Mallard bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 platyrhynchos Anas Mallard bird BoCC4 Amber 21/07/2005 platyrhynchos Anas Mallard bird BoCC4 Amber 23/07/2014 platyrhynchos Anas Mallard bird BoCC4 Amber 05/03/2015 platyrhynchos Anas Mallard bird BoCC4 Amber 25/04/1982 platyrhynchos Anas Mallard bird BoCC4 Amber 15/05/1982 platyrhynchos Anas Mallard bird BoCC4 Amber 05/06/1982 platyrhynchos Anser anser Greylag bird BoCC4 Amber 24/07/2013 Goose Anser anser Greylag bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 Goose Anser anser Greylag bird BoCC4 Amber 13/01/2012 Goose Apus apus Swift bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 Aythya ferina Pochard bird BoCC4 Red 28/08/1992 Aythya ferina Pochard bird BoCC4 Red 2000 - 2005 Bucephala Goldeneye bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 clangula Carduelis Redpoll bird BoCC4 Amber 03/01/2002 flammea Carduelis Redpoll bird BoCC4 Amber 13/01/2002 flammea Carduelis Redpoll bird BoCC4 Amber 21/01/2002 flammea Carduelis Redpoll bird BoCC4 Amber 19/11/2002 flammea Chroicocephalus Black- bird BoCC4 Amber 24/07/2013 ridibundus headed Gull Chroicocephalus Black- bird BoCC4 Amber 05/03/2015 ridibundus headed Gull Columba oenas Stock Dove bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 Columba oenas Stock Dove bird BoCC4 Amber 18/08/1992 Cuculus canorus Cuckoo bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 28/05/2014 Cygnus olor Mute Swan bird BoCC4 Amber 28/08/1992 Cygnus olor Mute Swan bird BoCC4 Amber 24/07/2013 Cygnus olor Mute Swan bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 Cygnus olor Mute Swan bird BoCC4 Amber 21/07/2005 Cygnus olor Mute Swan bird BoCC4 Amber 23/07/2014 Cygnus olor Mute Swan bird BoCC4 Amber 05/03/2015 Cygnus olor Mute Swan bird BoCC4 Amber 15/05/1982 Delichon urbica House bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 Martin Dendrocopos Lesser bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2000 - 2005 minor Spotted Woodpecker Emberiza Reed bird BoCC4 Amber, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2000 - 2005 schoeniclus Bunting Falco peregrinus Peregrine bird WACA-Sch1_part1 13/01/2014 Falco subbuteo Hobby bird WACA-Sch1_part1 01/07/2002 Falco Kestrel bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 tinnunculus Ficedula Pied bird BoCC4 Red 2000 - 2005 hypoleuca Flycatcher Gallinago Snipe bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 gallinago Gallinago Snipe bird BoCC4 Amber 25/04/1982 gallinago Larus canus Common bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 Gull Larus fuscus Lesser Black- bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 Backed Gull Larus Black- bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 ridibundus Headed Gull Motacilla Grey bird BoCC4 Red 17/07/2014 cinerea Wagtail Motacilla Grey bird BoCC4 Red 21/07/2005 cinerea Wagtail Motacilla flava Yellow bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2000 - 2005 Wagtail Motacilla flava Yellow bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 25/04/1982 Wagtail Motacilla flava Yellow bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 15/05/1982 Wagtail Motacilla flava Yellow bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 05/06/1982 Wagtail Muscicapa Spotted bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2000 - 2005 striata Flycatcher Muscicapa Spotted bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 14/06/2002 striata Flycatcher Numenius Curlew bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 25/04/1982 arquata Numenius Curlew bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 05/06/1982 arquata Passer House bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2000 - 2005 domesticus Sparrow Phylloscopus Willow bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 trochilus Warbler Podiceps auritus Slavonian bird BoCC4 Red, WACA-Sch1_part1 2000 - 2005 Grebe Podiceps Red-Necked bird BoCC4 Red 2000 - 2005 grisegena Grebe Prunella Dunnock bird BoCC4 Amber, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2000 - 2005 modularis Prunella Dunnock bird BoCC4 Amber, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 18/08/1992 modularis Pyrrhula Bullfinch bird BoCC4 Amber, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2000 - 2005 pyrrhula Pyrrhula Bullfinch bird BoCC4 Amber, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 10/12/2002 pyrrhula Pyrrhula Bullfinch bird BoCC4 Amber, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 01/03/2002 pyrrhula Pyrrhula Bullfinch bird BoCC4 Amber, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 13/01/2012 pyrrhula Sterna hirundo Common bird BoCC4 Amber 26/09/2005 Tern Sterna hirundo Common bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 Tern Strix aluco Tawny Owl bird BoCC4 Amber 2000 - 2005 Sturnus vulgaris Starling bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2000 - 2005 Tringa totanus Redshank bird BoCC4 Amber 24/03/2002 Turdus iliacus Redwing bird BoCC4 Red, WACA-Sch1_part1 2000 - 2005 Turdus Song Thrush bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 18/05/2013 philomelos Turdus Song Thrush bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2000 - 2005 philomelos Turdus pilaris Fieldfare bird BoCC4 Red, WACA-Sch1_part1 2000 - 2005 Turdus Mistle bird BoCC4 Red 2000 - 2005 viscivorus Thrush Tyto alba Barn Owl bird LBAP 2008, WACA-Sch1_part1 Jan-95 Vanellus Lapwing bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 25/04/1982 vanellus Vanellus Lapwing bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 15/05/1982 vanellus Vanellus Lapwing bird BoCC4 Red, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 05/06/1982 vanellus Pinus sylvestris Scots Pine conifer NS-excludes 19/05/2005 Pinus sylvestris Scots Pine conifer NS-excludes 18/08/1992 Pinus sylvestris Scots Pine conifer NS-excludes 01/08/2005 Pinus sylvestris Scots Pine conifer NS-excludes 18/08/1992 subsp. scotica Filago vulgaris Common flowering RedList_GB_post2001-NT 1973 Cudweed plant Filago vulgaris Common flowering RedList_GB_post2001-NT 1973 Cudweed plant Hippophae Sea- flowering NS-excludes 23/06/2005 rhamnoides buckthorn plant Hyacinthoides Bluebell flowering WACA-Sch8 19/05/2005 non-scripta plant Lactuca saligna Least flowering NERC S.41, NR-excludes, RedList_GB_post2001-EN, UK 17/07/2014 Lettuce plant BAP 2007, WACA-Sch8 Potamogeton Flat-Stalked flowering NS-excludes, RedList_GB_post2001-NT 1887 friesii Pondweed plant Sagina nodosa Knotted flowering Locally Scarce Plants 01/08/2005 Pearlwort plant Silene noctiflora Night- flowering RedList_GB_post2001-VU 1973 Flowering plant Catchfly Verbascum White flowering NS-excludes 18/08/1992 lychnitis Mullein plant Coenonympha Small Heath insect - NERC S.41, RedList_GB_post2001-NT, UK BAP 2007 1975 - 1980 pamphilus butterfly Lasiommata Wall insect - Medium Priority, NERC S.41, RedList_GB_post2001-NT, 1975 - 1980 megera butterfly UK BAP 2007 Leptidea sinapis Wood White insect - High Priority, NERC S.41, RedList_GB_post2001-EN, UK 1975 - 1980 butterfly BAP 2007 Abraxas sylvata Clouded insect - Very Locally Restricted 1979 Magpie moth Acronicta psi Grey Dagger insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 moth Acronicta psi Grey Dagger insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 22/09/2012 moth Acronicta Knot Grass insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 20/09/2005 rumicis moth Acronicta Knot Grass insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 rumicis moth Acronicta Knot Grass insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2011 rumicis moth Acronicta Knot Grass insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2012 rumicis moth Agrochola Beaded insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 lychnidis Chestnut moth Agrochola Beaded insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2011 lychnidis Chestnut moth Agrochola Beaded insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2012 lychnidis Chestnut moth Amphipyra Mouse insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 tragopoginis Moth moth Amphipyra Mouse insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2012 tragopoginis Moth moth Apamea Dusky insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 20/06/2010 remissa Brocade moth Atethmia Centre- insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 centrago barred moth Sallow Atethmia Centre- insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2011 centrago barred moth Sallow Atethmia Centre- insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2012 centrago barred moth Sallow Atolmis Red-necked insect - Locally Scarce, Medium Priority 1959 rubricollis Footman moth Blastodacna Apple Pith insect - Medium Priority 17/07/2012 atra Moth moth Blastodacna Apple Pith insect - Medium Priority 17/06/2014 atra Moth moth Calamotropha Bulrush insect - Medium Priority, Notable-B 19/08/2012 paludella Veneer moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 08/06/2010 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 11/06/2010 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 13/06/2010 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 14/06/2010 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 15/06/2010 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 16/06/2010 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 17/06/2010 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 20/06/2010 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 25/06/2010 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 26/06/2010 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 27/06/2010 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 28/06/2010 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 29/06/2010 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2011 morpheus Rustic moth Caradrina Mottled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2012 morpheus Rustic moth Diarsia rubi Small insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 02/06/2010 Square-spot moth Diarsia rubi Small insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 07/06/2010 Square-spot moth Diarsia rubi Small insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 13/06/2010 Square-spot moth Diarsia rubi Small insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 15/06/2010 Square-spot moth Diarsia rubi Small insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 17/06/2010 Square-spot moth Eilema Orange insect - Medium Priority 2010 sororcula Footman moth Ennomos Dusky Thorn insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 fuscantaria moth Entephria Grey insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 1882 caesiata Mountain moth Carpet Eulithis Spinach insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2009 mellinata moth Eupithecia Valerian Pug insect - Locally Scarce 1989 valerianata moth Hemistola Small insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 26/06/2010 chrysoprasaria Emerald moth Hemistola Small insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2009 chrysoprasaria Emerald moth Hepialus humuli Ghost Moth insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 moth Hepialus humuli Ghost Moth insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2011 moth Hoplodrina Rustic insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 07/06/2010 blanda moth Hoplodrina Rustic insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 17/06/2010 blanda moth Hoplodrina Rustic insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 blanda moth Hoplodrina Rustic insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2011 blanda moth Hoplodrina Rustic insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2012 blanda moth Lycia hirtaria Brindled insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 23/04/2010 Beauty moth Melanchra Dot Moth insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 17/06/2010 persicariae moth Melanchra Dot Moth insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 22/06/2010 persicariae moth Melanchra Dot Moth insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 persicariae moth Melanchra Dot Moth insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2011 persicariae moth Melanchra Dot Moth insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2012 persicariae moth Melanchra pisi Broom Moth insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2009 moth Mompha Scarce insect - Medium Priority 13/02/2012 jurassicella Cosmet moth Mompha Scarce insect - Medium Priority 23/02/2012 jurassicella Cosmet moth Mythimna Shoulder- insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2009 comma striped moth Wainscot Nemapogon White- insect - Medium Priority 03/09/2011 wolffiella speckled moth Clothes Oegoconia Straw insect - Notable-B 26/06/2011 caradjai Obscure moth Orthosia gracilis Powdered insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 20/04/2010 Quaker moth Orthosia gracilis Powdered insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 29/04/2010 Quaker moth Orthosia gracilis Powdered insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 Quaker moth Orthosia gracilis Powdered insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2011 Quaker moth Phyllonorycter White- insect - Medium Priority 14/10/2013 platanoidella bodied moth Midget Spilosoma White insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 25/05/2010 lubricipeda Ermine moth Spilosoma White insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 02/06/2010 lubricipeda Ermine moth Spilosoma White insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 03/06/2010 lubricipeda Ermine moth Spilosoma White insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 08/06/2010 lubricipeda Ermine moth Spilosoma White insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 11/06/2010 lubricipeda Ermine moth Spilosoma White insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 13/06/2010 lubricipeda Ermine moth Spilosoma White insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 14/06/2010 lubricipeda Ermine moth Spilosoma White insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 15/06/2010 lubricipeda Ermine moth Spilosoma White insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 lubricipeda Ermine moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 07/06/2010 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 11/06/2010 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 14/06/2010 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 15/06/2010 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 16/06/2010 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 17/06/2010 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 20/06/2010 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 21/06/2010 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 22/06/2010 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 23/06/2010 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 25/06/2010 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 27/06/2010 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 28/06/2010 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2011 luteum moth Spilosoma Buff Ermine insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2012 luteum moth Stathmopoda Alder Signal insect - Notable-B 17/07/2014 pedella moth Synanthedon Red-belted insect - Medium Priority 1989 myopaeformis Clearwing moth Timandra Blood-Vein insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 comae moth Timandra Blood-Vein insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2011 comae moth Timandra Blood-Vein insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2012 comae moth Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 26/05/2010 moth Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2010 moth Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2011 moth Tyria jacobaeae Cinnabar insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2012 moth Watsonalla Oak Hook- insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2011 binaria tip moth Xanthia gilvago Dusky- insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 1989 lemon moth Sallow Xanthia icteritia Sallow insect - NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2011 moth Cladonia Cladonia lichen NR-excludes, NS-excludes 24/09/2003 chlorophaea chlorophaea Pterygoneurum Spiral Chalk- moss NR-excludes, RedList_GB_post2001-EX 01/01/1899 lamellatum moss Natrix natrix Grass Snake reptile NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007, WACA- 17/07/2014 Sch5_sect9.1(kill/injuring) Natrix natrix Grass Snake reptile NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007, WACA- 04/04/2009 Sch5_sect9.1(kill/injuring) Natrix natrix Grass Snake reptile NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007, WACA- 1990 Sch5_sect9.1(kill/injuring) Natrix natrix Grass Snake reptile NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007, WACA- 1958 - 1964 Sch5_sect9.1(kill/injuring) Natrix natrix Grass Snake reptile NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007, WACA- 1981 Sch5_sect9.1(kill/injuring) Natrix natrix Grass Snake reptile NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007, WACA- 1966 Sch5_sect9.1(kill/injuring) Arvicola Water Vole terrestrial NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007, WACA- 1984 terrestris mammal Sch5_sect9.1(kill/injuring), WACA-Sch5_sect9.1(taking), WACA-Sch5_sect9.2, WACA-Sch5_sect9.4.a, WACA- Sch5_sect9.4b, WACA-Sch5Sect9.4c Erinaceus Hedgehog terrestrial NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 2000 - 2005 europaeus mammal Erinaceus West terrestrial NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 February europaeus European mammal 1995 - May Hedgehog 1995 Erinaceus West terrestrial NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 25/08/1995 europaeus European mammal Hedgehog Erinaceus West terrestrial NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 30/08/1995 europaeus European mammal Hedgehog Erinaceus West terrestrial NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 Aug-95 europaeus European mammal Hedgehog Erinaceus West terrestrial NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 Aug-95 europaeus European mammal Hedgehog Erinaceus West terrestrial NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 16/07/1995 europaeus European mammal Hedgehog Erinaceus West terrestrial NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007 14/09/1995 europaeus European mammal Hedgehog Lutra lutra Otter terrestrial HabDir-A2*, HabDir-A4, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007, WACA- Jul-95 mammal Sch5_sect9.4b, WACA-Sch5Sect9.4c Lutra lutra Otter terrestrial HabDir-A2*, HabDir-A4, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007, WACA- Oct-95 mammal Sch5_sect9.4b, WACA-Sch5Sect9.4c Muscardinus Common terrestrial HabDir-A4, NERC S.41, UK BAP 2007, WACA- 2000 - 2005 avellanarius Dormouse mammal Sch5_sect9.4b, WACA-Sch5Sect9.4c
*Please note that we do not provide data for bats. This information can be obtained directly from the Northants Bat Group/County Recorder for Mammals using the contact details already provided.
Northants Bat Group
10 Bedford Cottages Great Brington Northampton NN7 4JF 01604 770632 [email protected]
Lockhart Garratt Ltd 8 Melbourne House Corbygate Business Park Weldon Corby NN17 5JG
18th March 2016
Northampton, Wootton Hall Park 2km
Bat Database Search
There are currently 12 of the 17 UK bat species recorded in the county of Northamptonshire. The attached spread-sheet should in no way be taken as fully representative of the bat roosts in the area. The bat group has unsystematically collected the results since 1980 during surveys. Bats have a lifespan up to 30 years in the UK (present research) and so records from over the last two decades are a very good indicator of the presence in an area of these long-lived mammal species. Older records should not be ignored. These results are not to be used in place of thorough site-specific and species-specific bat surveys, which should be undertaken for all developments.
These data are for your use on this contract and should not be passed on to third parties.
The change in structure of the town centre over the last 50 years must have affected bats and their roosts: the concentration of shops and churches in the centre were surrounded by high-density housing. Now the shops are more spread out and housing has extended to incorporate surrounding villages. The R Nene flows just north through the town and this is a well-used foraging area for bats, together with the flooded gravel pits along it, such as at Sixfields (Stortons) and Hardingstone. The parks in town are also good foraging areas, especially Abington Park in the east of centre and Delapre Park to the south. These also have large, old buildings that are used as roosts. In the town centre there are still some green areas used by bats such as the churchyards at St Giles.
Phil Richardson
Any bat records generated by your fieldwork, in any format, would be gratefully received to update and further our knowledge of bats for conservation purposes.
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Ref Site Date Status Pipistrelle 776 Collingtree Church 1981 Roost 1984 Collingtree, High Street 2004 Roost 775 Collingtree, Spinney Drive 1983 Roost 1595 Hardingstone gravel pit from 1981 Foraging 817 Hardingstone, Back Lane 1984 Roost 816 Hardingstone, High Street from 1989 Roost 502 Hardingstone, Back Lane (2) from 1982 Roost 1174 Hardingstone, N Pagnell road 1990 One grounded 2006 Milton Malsor Church 2005 Roost 1137 Milton Malsor, Green Street 1991 One grounded 1679 Milton Malsor, barn to south 1999 Foraging 1066 Milton Malsor, Rectory Lane 1993 One grounded 1577 Milton Malsor, west canal bridge 1982 Foraging 594 Northampton, Limefields Way, E Hunsbury 1997 Roost 585 Northampton, Whistletts Close, W Hunsbury 1997 Roost 1717 Northampton, Tall Trees Close, West Hunsbury 2000 Roost 1057 Northampton, Weedon Rd 1993 Roost 580 Northampton, Hembury Place, Briar Hill 1996 Roost 856 Northampton, Cranmere Ave., Rushmere 1987 Roost 603 Northampton, Wootton Hall Park 1987 Roost 858 Northampton, Winchester Road, Delapre 1990 Roost 1055 Northampton, Arrow Head Rd., Briar Hill 1993 One grounded 1144 Northampton, The Briars, Briar Hill 1991 One grounded 851 Northampton, Ringway, Briar Hill 1986 Roost 1281 Northampton, Briar Hill Farm 1987 One grounded 1331 Northampton, centre 1986 One grounded 2159 Northampton, Clarence Avenue 2007 One grounded 1051 Northampton, Cliftonville NCC 1993 One grounded 1150 Northampton, Colwyn Road 1991 One grounded 1295 Northampton, Commercial St. 1987 One grounded 1482 Northampton, Delapre Gardens 1983 Foraging 82 Northampton, Delapre Stable Block, 2007 Roost 1368 Northampton, Guildhall Rd Museum 1985 One grounded 2054 Northampton, Hunsbury Hill Centre 2006 Roost 1062 Northampton, St James 1993 One grounded 1517 Northampton, Stortons GP 1983 Foraging 1283 Northampton, Vernon Terrace School 1987 One grounded 928 Wootton, High Street 1987 Roost Common pipistrelle 1893 Northampton, Delapre Woods from 1993 Roost 991 Northampton, Rushmere Road 1995 One grounded
2 Northampton, St Andrews Hospital grounds, Billing 2438 Rd 2009 Foraging 51 Wootton 1997 One grounded Soprano pipistrelle 1931 Collingtree school 2004 One grounded 992 Milton Malsor 1995 One grounded 1893 Northampton, Delapre Woods from 1993 Roost 2444 Northampton, St Andrews Hospital, Billing Rd 2009 Roost Brown long-eared bat 8427 Collingtree, Barn Close 2012 Roost 1866 Milton Malsor Church 2003 Roost 1679 Milton Malsor, barn to south 1999 Roost 8203 Milton Malsor, farm 2011 Roost 1341 Northampton, Castle Station 1986 One grounded 82 Northampton, Delapre Stable Block, 2007 Roost 2054 Northampton, Hunsbury Hill Centre 2006 Roost 8245 Northampton, Nunn Mills Road 2011 Foraging 1435 Northampton, Spring Lane School, Semilong 1984 One grounded Daubenton's bat 1534 Milton Malsor, west canal bridge 1982 Foraging 2086 Northampton, Beckets Park, R Nene 2004 Foraging 2083 Northampton, Hardingstone Gravel Pit 1990 Foraging 8244 Northampton, Nunn Mills Road 2011 Foraging 1616 Northampton, Stortons GP 1982 Foraging Natterer's bat 1679 Milton Malsor, barn to south 1999 Roost 82 Northampton, Delapre Stable Block, from 1992 Roost 8243 Northampton, Nunn Mills Road 2011 Foraging Whiskered/Brandt's bat 2054 Northampton, Hunsbury Hill Centre 2006 Roost Noctule 1473 Northampton, Becket's Park 1983 Foraging 1470 Northampton, Delapre Gardens 1983 Foraging 1893 Northampton, Delapre Woods from 1993 Roost 1472 Northampton, Stortons GP 1983 Foraging 2480 Northampton, willow tree, Delapre Abbey parkland 2009 Roost 1469 Rothersthorpe Canal 1983 Foraging
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Appendix 3: Photographic Record
Ref: 15-3310
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Wootton Hall Park Photographic Record
1. Introduced shrub with some scattered trees along the 2. Amenity grassland southern boundary.
3. Western boundary showing areas of hardstanding and amenity grassland
Title: Photographic Record Client Name: JLL Reference: 15-3310 Photographic Record v1 JU 170316 Date: 17.03.16 4. Avenue of mature trees along western Produced by: JU boundary Checked by: JW 1
Arboricultural Impact Assessment
JLL
Wootton Hall Park
Ref: 15-3473
Version: 4
Date: April 2016
Author: Shaun Phillips CMS, HNDArb,MArborA
Reviewer: Clare Rutherford Tech Cert (ArborA)
Address: 7-8 Melbourne House Corbygate Business Park Weldon, Corby Northamptonshire, NN17 5JG
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Purpose of Document
This report has been commissioned to provide an assessment of the trees at Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, in accordance with the guidelines provided by BS5837:2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction – Recommendations.
It consists of:
• A Tree Survey that records all relevant information about the trees on or adjacent to the site that may be impacted by the proposals. This includes a Tree Constraints Plan that shows the location of the trees on the site irrespective of any development considerations. • An Arboricultural Impact Assessment to consider the impact that the development proposal may have on the trees. It provides details of how any adverse impact will be mitigated (including indicative protection measures) and includes an Arboricultural Impact Plan. This shows the location of the trees in relation to the proposed development and the above and below ground constraints posed by the trees. It will also show an illustration of the tree protection measures.
The purpose of this report is to demonstrate how the tree constraints have been considered in/influenced the design and layout of the site. It also provides the local authorities (Northampton Borough Council / Northamptonshire County Council) with the necessary information to assess the tree issues associated with the planning application.
The aim is to present the information in a manner that can easily be understood by people without specific knowledge of tree related matters.
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Executive Summary
The proposal is for the temporary installation of mobile classrooms and areas of hard standing. The proposal has been amended to extent the existing area of parking to the north of the site, adjacent to the Social Club Building, and connecting footpath. The existing entrance to the Social Club is to be used, meaning no impact to adjacent trees T27 and 28. The extension of the parking area has been amended so it will not impact on the adjacent Trees Root Protection Area (RPA) of T29.
The proposal for a temporary cycle way will pass through the RPA’s of six trees, though the use of a no dig construction method means the effect to these trees will be minimal. It will also require the removal of one retention category U tree, T42, which is in poor condition. Remedial pruning to provide clearance over the cycle way may be required; this will be carried out in accordance to BS3998 2010 Tree work- Recommendations.
(NB It should be noted that the position of the cycle way is shown as positioned differently to other submitted plans. The final position is to be confirmed during an Arboricultural pre- commencement meeting carried out on site, in line with the realigned position on the Tree Protection Plan (Ref: D15-3475). This will be a requirement of an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS), and it is recommended that the submission of an AMS should be a condition of any planning consent.)
A temporary access will be constructed that will enter the site to the north, through an existing gap between trees T33 and T34. The use of track matting will protect the RPA’s of these trees, where it might cross over any, but a distance of approximately 10.5m between their RPA’s should mean that the access may not need to do so. Remedial pruning to provide clearance over the construction access may be required; this will be carried out in accordance to BS3998 2010 Tree work- Recommendations.
Connection of services is still to be confirmed, but the location of these will be decided with Arboricultural advice so as to ensure RPA’s are avoided, or appropriate methods of installation are used so as not to affect the viability and long term retention of trees on the site (This will be a requirement of an Arboricultural Method Statement).
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ...... 7
Instruction ...... 7 Scope ...... 7 Site Description ...... 7 Limitations ...... 7
2. TREE SURVEY AND CONSTRAINTS ...... 9
Tree Survey ...... 9 Tree Constraints ...... 9
3. ARBORICULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ...... 10
Design Principles ...... 10 Development Proposal ...... 10 Mitigation through design ...... 10 Impact Assessment...... 10 Protection of Retained Trees ...... 11
4. SUMMARY OF THE ARBORICULTURAL IMPACTS BY THIS DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL ...... 13 5. APPENDICES...... 14
Appendix 1: Tree Survey Criteria (BS5837:2012) ...... 14 Appendix 2 - Documents Supplied ...... 16
Attachments
Description Reference Version Tree Schedule 15-3277 5 Tree Schedule (additional area) 16-0375 3 Tree Constraints Plan D15-3276 4 Arboricultural Impacts Plan D15-3474 4 Draft Tree Protection Plan D15-3475 4
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1. INTRODUCTION
Instruction
1.01. Written instruction was received from JLL on 1st March 2016 to undertake a tree survey and to prepare an Arboricultural Impact Assessment to supplement a full planning application for proposed temporary classrooms at Wootton Hall Park. Amendments to the proposed scheme meant an additional instruction was received in June 2016.
1.02. The proposed development relates to the creation of hard standing areas and the installation of temporary classrooms.
Scope
1.03. The survey has been carried out in accordance with the recommendations laid down by BS5837:2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction.
1.04. The information collected during the survey has been used to assist in the preparation of a report to accompany a planning application. This report includes:
• A schedule of the relevant trees to include basis data and condition assessment • An appraisal of the impact that the proposed development may have on the trees and the resulting impact this may have on the local amenity.
Site Description
1.05. The site is grass playing fields with an area of existing hard standing used for car parking.
1.06. The site is influenced by mature trees along the access road and around the perimeter of the playing fields.
Limitations
1.07. The following limitations apply to this report:
• Ecology and Archaeology: Although trees can be a valuable ecological habitat and can grow in archeologically sensitive areas, I have no specialist expertise in these disciplines and this report does not consider those aspects.
• Tree Safety: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that comments relating to the trees surveyed are accurate, it must be noted that no trees have been climbed, no internal inspections carried out and no excavation of root
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areas has taken place. As such this report should not be taken to mean or imply that any of the inspected trees should be considered safe. No tree can be guaranteed to be 100% safe as some defects are not detectable by visual non- climbed, non-invasive inspection. Failure of an apparently healthy tree, either in part or totally may occur as a result of physical or physiological stress.
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2. TREE SURVEY AND CONSTRAINTS
Tree Survey
2.01. A tree survey was undertaken on 14/03/2016 and a copy of the recorded data can be seen in the tree schedule attached to this report (Ref: 15-3277). An additional area was surveyed on 01/06/16 for the revised parking area, and construction access (Ref: 16-0375).
2.02. The tree survey considered all trees that have the potential to be impacted by any development proposals. This included trees that are outside the application boundary, but within influencing distance. The extent of the tree survey has been marked on the Tree Constraints Plan (TCP) attached to this report (Ref: D15-3276).
2.03. The purpose of the tree survey has been to provide guidance to the developer on the existing tree stock and to inform the site design and layout.
2.04. The tree survey has been undertaken without influence of the proposed site layout and prior to any works being undertaken on the site.
Tree Constraints
2.05. The results of the tree survey are graphically presented on the TCP.
2.06. The above ground constrains posed by canopy spread are plotted as a continuous line around the tree.
2.07. The below ground constraints posed by the root protection area (RPA) have been plotted as a magenta line with the text RPA inscribed.
2.08. A summary of my assessment of the quality of trees, hedges and woodlands that have been identified on the site is summarised in Table 1.
Table 1 - An overview of tree quality in the surveyed area
Category Category Category Category Total
A B C U Trees 3 27 11 4 46 Groups 0 2 0 0 2 Total 3 12 2 4 48
2.09. Full details of the assessment criteria for the tree survey can be found in Appendix 1.
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3. ARBORICULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Design Principles
3.01. The development proposal submitted as part of this application has been directly and indirectly influenced by the existing tree cover on site.
3.02. The default position has been that no buildings will be sited within the tree canopy or root protection area of any retained tree.
Development Proposal
3.03. The proposal is for the creation of hard standing areas to provide additional car parking, areas for the installation of temporary classrooms, and play areas.
Mitigation through design
3.04. The proposed new access that had been position at the end of the avenue of trees and would have impacted a Horse Chestnut (T10), that is in poor condition, has now been removed from the proposal.
3.05. The new parking to the north of the Social Club Building will retain the use of the existing entrance, and has been revised to avoid impacting on T28 and T29.
3.06. The positon of services will be finalised, with Arboricultural advice so as to ensure RPA’s are avoided, or appropriate methods of installation are used so as not to affect the viability and long term retention of trees on the site. Positions should be confirmed in an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS), or at a Pre commencement meeting.
3.07. A realignment of the cycle way to avoid the stems of trees T38, T46, T47 and T48 has been undertaken, and no dig construction will be used in any RPA’s. Final position will be determined on site to minimise remedial pruning and impact on retained trees. This will be a requirement of an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS), and it is recommended that the submission of an AMS should be a condition of any planning consent.
Impact Assessment
3.08. The impact assessment has been graphically presented by the Arboricultural Implications Plan (AIP) that is attached to this report (Ref: D15-3474).
3.09. The purpose of the AIP is to identify:
• Trees that are to be retained and protection measures that will be required to ensure they are sustainable post-development
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• Trees that are to be removed
• Trees that require facilitation pruning
• The impacts which have been considered (where possible) in terms of arboricultural impact.
Arboricultural Impacts
3.10. Tree removal and pruning has been limited to that which is necessary and unavoidable to the development of the site. Consideration has been given to species attributes and the tolerance of individual trees to disturbance. Consideration has also been given to the presence of surrounding trees and features of the site which may have an influence on retained trees.
3.11. The proposal requires the removal of one category U tree T42, which is in poor condition.
3.12. The proposal requires potential remedial pruning of eight trees. These works will be carried out in accordance to BS3998 2010 Tree work- Recommendations.
Ecological Impacts
3.13. A phase 1 ecological assessment of the site has been undertaken ref: 15-3271. The impact assessment considered in this report relates specifically to potential loss of habitat and biodiversity through tree removal.
Protection of Retained Trees
3.14. The successful retention of those trees that will remain on the site will be dependent upon the quality and maintenance of any protection system that is put in place. Indicative tree protection measures have been considered within this report.
3.15. The primary form of protection will be through the use of fencing. The precise form of fencing can vary provided it is fit for purpose and prevents damaging activities within the protected area. The Heras 151 system of fencing is commonly used to provide this level of protection.
3.16. Due to the nature of the works required and the large area of the site it may be appropriate to protect trees with fencing to identify the Construction Exclusion Zones (CEZ), as appose to requiring a physical barrier. In this instance chestnut pale fencing or Orange mesh secured with iron rods may be considered appropriate. This would require clarification in an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS), or at a Pre commencement meeting.
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3.17. The Heras fence panels should be joined using a coupling system such as the Heraslock Anti-tamper coupler, using a minimum of two clamps per panel side, and separated vertically by a distance of 1m. The panels should be secured to the ground using bracing poles or some other suitable form of support that ensures that they are fit for the purpose of excluding site traffic from the protected area and remain rigid and complete.
3.18. It is anticipated that an Arboricultural Method Statement will be required as a condition of any planning consent to provide detail of how the necessary tree protection can be implemented.
3.19. The processes of construction are highly unlikely to have a detrimental effect upon the health of the retained trees assuming recommendations made in this report are adhered to at all times by the contractors.
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4. SUMMARY OF THE ARBORICULTURAL IMPACTS BY THIS DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
4.01. The development proposal is for the creation of hard standing areas, temporary cycle way, and the installation of temporary classrooms.
4.02. Final positions for services, proposed temporary cycle way and temporary construction access, will be confirmed during pre-commencement meeting on site.
4.03. This development will require the removal of one poor quality tree.
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5. APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Tree Survey Criteria (BS5837:2012)
5.01. The assessment of the trees has been carried out in accordance with the guidance provided in Annexe C of BS5837. In summary this requires that any tree on the site with a stem diameter of over 75mm at 1.5m above ground level is recorded.
5.02. All observations were made from ground level, without detailed investigation with regard to the general condition of the tree.
5.03. Trees that are located outside of the site have been considered as part of this survey, and have been annotated on the accompanying plan as such.
5.04. Stem diameter measurements were taken using a girthing tape and in accordance with Annexe D of BS5837. Where access to the base of the tree was not possible for any reason, the diameter has been estimated.
5.05. Height, crown spread and canopy clearance measurements are recorded in accordance with the measurement convention detailed in paragraph 4.4.2.6 of BS5837.
5.06. The trees are categorised in an order defined in Table 1 of BS5837, a copy of which can be seen in below in Figure 1, but which can be summarised as:
• A Category Trees of high quality and value in such a condition as to be able to make a substantial contribution for a minimum of 40 years. • B Category Trees of moderate quality and value in such a condition as to make a significant contribution for a minimum 20 years. • C Category Trees of low quality and value currently in adequate condition able to remain until new planting can be established. These trees are expected to remain for a minimum of 10 years. It also includes young trees with a stem diameter less than 150mm measured at 1.5 metres above ground level. • U Category Trees in such a condition that any existing value would be lost within 10 years and which should, in the current context, be removed for reasons of sound arboricultural or forestry management.
5.07. Additionally, BS5837:2012 provides subcategories 1-3 within the category system outlined above which indicate the area(s) in which a tree or group retention value lies.
• Mainly arboricultural. • Mainly landscape.
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• Mainly cultural, including conservation.
Figure 1 - BS5837 Cascade Chart
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Document Date Document Details Supplied By Reference Received 05416RP March 16 Topographical Plan CLS WP-03 March 16 Proposed Site Plan Architecture initiative WP-03 April 16 Updated Proposed Site Plan Architecture initiative WP-070 June 16 Updated Proposed Site Plan Architecture initiative WP-071 June 16 Updated Proposed Site Plan Architecture initiative
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BS5837: 2012 Tree Survey
Client: JLL Reference: 15-3277 Site: Wootton Hall Park, Northampton Surveyor: Shaun Phillips & Clare Rutherford Date of survey: 08/03/2016 Key to Notations Age Class Definition Category Grading Stem Dia: Stem diameter (mm) at 1.5m above ground level Y Young 1st 1/3rd of life expectancy Category ULE Sub category C.C. Height of crown clearance above ground level EM Early Mature 2nd 1/3rd of life expectancy A High Quality & Value 40+ 1 Mainly arboricultural value L.B. Lowest branch height in meters M Mature Final 1/3rd of life expectancy B Moderate Quality & Value 20-40 2 Mainly landscape value D.L.B. Direction of Lowest Branch OM Over Mature Beyond life expectancy & in natural decline C Low Quality & Value 10-20 3 Mainly cultural value U.L.E. Useful Life Expectancy of tree in years V Veteran Great age & poss. high conservation value U Dead, dying or dangerous <10 Physiological condition No significant health problems Good Fair Symptoms of health that can be remediated Poor Significant ill health Structural condition Good No significant defects Fair Significant defects that can be remediated Poor Significant defects with no remedy
Stem No of Branch Spread (m) CC LB DLB RPA Radial Tree No. Tag No. Species Botanical Name H (m) Age PC SC Comments Recommendations ULE Cat. RPA (m2) Dia. Stems N E S W (m) (m) (m) distance (m) Signs of recent ground works. possible root Aesculus T1 N/A Horse Chestnut 13 770 1 6 4 5 8 2 4 West M Fair Fair severance and change in soil level. Small none 20-40 B2 272 9 hippocastanum patch of bacterial wetwood at base SW
Twin stemmed at 4m with included bark to T2 N/A Lime Tilia sp. 17 860 1 4 4 4 4 3 4 North M Fair Fair none 20-40 B2 327 10 1m
Horse Chestnut T3 N/A Aesculus spp. 10 550 1 3 3 3 2 2 2 South M Fair Fair None none 20-40 B2 137 7 (Group)
Kretzschmaria deusta at base with signs of T4 N/A Lime Tilia sp. 15 770 1 4 3 3 3 4 5 North M Fair Fair basal decay. Further investigation needed. Further investigation. Possible removal. >10 U 272 9 possible removal.
Aesculus T5 N/A Horse Chestnut 9 530 1 4 5 3 3 2 2 West M Fair Fair None none 20-40 B2 125 6 hippocastanum
T6 N/A Lime Tilia sp. 17 685 1 4 5 5 4 3 5 West M Fair Fair None none 20-40 B2 206 8 Aesculus Numerous patches of bark necrosis and T7 N/A Horse Chestnut 7 500 1 2 2 3 4 2 4 West M Fair Poor none 10-20 C2 113 6 hippocastanum decay in base of stem. T8 N/A Ash Fraxinus sp. 9 390 1 4 4 4 5 4 5 West EM Good Good None none 40+ B2 72 5 Lime x 10 Horse Chestnut x 8 Oak x 2 Walnut G9 N/A Mixed Species Mixed Species 17 800 1 4 4 4 4 3 3 West M Fair Fair x 1 (21 in total) none 20-40 B2 290 10
Horse chestnut with fungal fruiting bodies Tree now retained following amendments. Aesculus T10 N/A Horse Chestnut 17 800 1 5 5 5 5 3 3 West OM Poor Poor on lower stem, further investigation tagged Recommedned for removal in the near >10 U 290 10 hippocastanum 592. future on H&S grounds. T11 N/A Lime Tilia sp. 9 350 1 4 5 4 4 1 3 West EM Good Fair None None 40+ B2 55 4 T12 N/A Lime Tilia sp. 9 420 1 3 5 5 5 2 2 West EM Good Fair None None 40+ B2 82 5 T13 N/A Beech Fagus sylvatica sp. 10 420 1 5 5 5 5 2 1 North EM Good Fair None None 40+ B2 82 5
T14 N/A Sweet Chestnut Castanea sativa 8 450 1 5 5 5 5 2 2 North EM Good Good None None 40+ B1 92 5
T15 N/A Beech Fagus sylvatica sp. 8 320 1 3 4 3 3 2 2 East EM Good Fair Twin Stem at 2m None 40+ B1 48 4 T16 N/A Maple Acer sp. 7 340 1 4 4 4 4 2 2 East EM Good Fair None None 40+ B1 55 4 T17 N/A Birch Betula sp. 7 259 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 South EM Good Fair Twin stem at base None 20-40 C1 28 3 T18 N/A Maple Acer sp. 8 370 1 3 3 3 3 2 1 East EM Good Fair None None 20-40 B1 64 5 BS5837: 2012 Tree Survey
Client: JLL Reference: 16-0375 Site: Wootton Hall Park (additional area) Surveyor: Shaun Phillips Date of survey: 01/06/2016 Key to Notations Age Class Definition Category Grading Stem Dia: Stem diameter (mm) at 1.5m above ground level Y Young 1st 1/3rd of life expectancy Category ULE Sub category C.C. Height of crown clearance above ground level EM Early Mature 2nd 1/3rd of life expectancy A High Quality & Value 40+ 1 Mainly arboricultural value L.B. Lowest branch height in meters M Mature Final 1/3rd of life expectancy B Moderate Quality & Value 20-40 2 Mainly landscape value D.L.B. Direction of Lowest Branch OM Over Mature Beyond life expectancy & in natural decline C Low Quality & Value 10-20 3 Mainly cultural value U.L.E. Useful Life Expectancy of tree in years V Veteran Great age & poss. high conservation value U Dead, dying or dangerous <10 Physiological condition Good No significant health problems Fair Symptoms of health that can be remediated Poor Significant ill health Structural condition No significant defects Good Fair Significant defects that can be remediated Poor Significant defects with no remedy
Stem No of Branch Spread (m) CC LB DLB RPA Radial Tree No. Tag No. Species Botanical Name H (m) Age PC SC Comments Recommendations ULE Cat. RPA (m2) Dia. Stems N E S W (m) (m) (m) distance (m) T19 N/A Horse Chestnut Aesculus 5 250 1 3 3 1 2 2 2 West EM Poor Poor Canker on stem affecting 60% of diameter Trees unaffected by proposal. >10 U 28 3 T20 N/A Beech Fagus sylvatica sp. 20 1200 1 10 9 12 9 2 4 South M Fair Fair none Trees unaffected by proposal. 40+ A2 651 14 T21 N/A Oak Quercus sp. 8 410 1 5 5 5 5 1 2 East EM Good Fair none Trees unaffected by proposal. 40+ A2 72 5 T22 N/A Oak Quercus sp. 8 360 1 4 4 4 4 1 2 West EM Fair Fair none Trees unaffected by proposal. 40+ B2 55 4 T23 N/A Oak Quercus sp. 8 380 1 4 4 4 4 1 2 West EM Fair Fair none Trees unaffected by proposal. 40+ A2 64 5 T24 N/A Horse Chestnut Aesculus 6 350 1 4 4 3 4 1 2 West EM Poor Fair none Trees unaffected by proposal. 10-20 C2 55 4 Aesculus T25 N/A Horse Chestnut 20 790 1 4 5 6 4 1 4 South M Fair Fair none Trees unaffected by proposal. 20-40 B2 290 10 hippocastanum T26 N/A Lime Tilia sp. 7 270 1 4 4 4 4 1 2 West EM Fair Fair none Trees unaffected by proposal. 40+ B2 34 3 Aesculus T27 N/A Horse Chestnut 5 280 1 3 3 3 3 2 2 South EM Poor Fair Canker on stem covering 40% Trees unaffected by proposal. 10-20 C2 34 3 hippocastanum Aesculus T28 N/A Horse Chestnut 20 820 1 7 6 5 7 2 4 South M Fair Fair none Trees unaffected by proposal. 20-40 B2 308 10 hippocastanum T29 N/A Oak Quercus sp. 20 855 1 4 9 9 5 4 4 South M Fair Fair asymmetrical crown Trees unaffected by proposal. 40+ B2 327 10 Deadwood and sparse leaf cover indicating T30 N/A Oak Quercus sp. 20 880 1 5 10 9 7 4 4 South OM Poor Fair Trees unaffected by proposal. 20-40 C2 346 11 decline in health Aesculus Signs of bacterial wetwood and canker on T31 N/A Horse Chestnut 20 1050 1 8 7 7 9 2 4 South OM Fair Fair Trees unaffected by proposal. 10-20 C2 499 13 hippocastanum stem. Aesculus T32 N/A Horse Chestnut 10 700 1 4 3 5 6 1 3 South M Fair Fair Red Horse Chestnut. Trees unaffected by proposal. 20-40 B2 222 8 hippocastanum T33 N/A Lime Tilia sp. 18 700 1 4 4 5 2 2 4 East M Fair Fair plotted incorrectly on topo Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway 20-40 B2 222 8 T34 N/A Lime Tilia sp. 5 240 1 3 3 3 2 2 2 South EM Good Fair none Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway 40+ C2 28 3 T35 N/A Oak Quercus sp. 7 390 1 5 5 5 5 2 2 East EM Fair Fair none #REF! 40+ B2 72 5 T36 N/A Lime Tilia sp. 18 800 1 5 5 5 5 2 4 South M Fair Fair none Trees unaffected by proposal. 20-40 B2 290 10 T37 N/A Sweet Chestnut Castanea sativa 19 780 1 6 6 6 3 2 3 South M Fair Fair none Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway 20-40 B2 272 9 T38 N/A Lime Tilia sp. 19 800 1 5 4 5 6 2 2 South M Fair Fair none Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway 20-40 B2 290 10 Aesculus T39 N/A Horse Chestnut 8 540 1 2 3 6 5 2 4 South M Fair Poor Suppressed by adjacent tree. Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway 20-40 C2 137 7 hippocastanum T40 N/A Sweet Chestnut Castanea sativa 8 460 1 4 3 6 5 2 2 South EM Fair Fair Suppressed by adjacent tree Trees unaffected by proposal. 20-40 B2 92 5 T41 N/A Whitebeam Sorbus aria 5 280 1 3 3 3 4 2 2 South M Fair Poor Historical lean towards the north Trees unaffected by proposal. 10-20 C2 34 3 Locust Tree / Tree to be removed to allow cycleway T42 N/A Robinia sp. 8 260 1 6 3 - 3 2 2 North M Poor Poor Sparse canopy. Suppressed by adjacent tree. >10 U 28 3 False Acacia construction. T43 N/A Birch Betula sp. 5 140 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 South EM Good Fair none Trees unaffected by proposal. 20-40 C2 10 2 T44 N/A Lime Tilia sp. 5 300 1 3 3 3 3 2 2 West EM Good Fair Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway Trees unaffected by proposal. 40+ B2 41 4 T45 N/A Oak Quercus sp. 5 260 1 4 4 4 4 2 2 West EM Good Fair none Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway 40+ B2 28 3 T46 N/A Lime Tilia sp. 5 230 1 3 3 3 3 2 2 West EM Fair Fair none Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway 40+ C2 23 3 T47 N/A Sweet Chestnut Castanea sativa 5 360 1 4 4 4 4 2 2 West EM Fair Fair none Remedial Pruning to clear cycleway 40+ B2 55 4 T48 N/A Lime Tilia sp. 7 280 1 4 4 4 4 2 2 West EM Fair Fair none Trees unaffected by proposal. 40+ B2 34 3 LEGEND
TITLE: Tree Constraints Plan
PROJECT/SITE: Wootton Hall Park
CLIENT: JLL
MAP T: 3983/01/D15-3276
REVISION: v3
DATE: SCALE: 04/04/16 1:1000@A3
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