Phase 3 Children’s Centre, Brixworth Uplands, Church Street, Brixworth for Northamptonshire County Council.
Supporting Statement – Revision B
Address: Brixworth Uplands, Church Street, Brixworth, Northamptonshire. NN6 9BZ
REASON FOR DEVELOPMENT:
National Overview Sure Start Children‟s Centres are key to the Governments Every Child Matters: Change for Children Programme. Children‟s Centres will be the key to providing families with all the services that they might need. The Government has set the target that by April 2010 there will be a Children‟s Centre in every community. This will total 3,500 centres nationally.
The Childcare Act 2006, is a key milestone for driving the improvement of services that will reduce inequalities and increase young children‟s wellbeing. The Act set a requirement on the Local authority to deliver good quality integrated early childhood services, provide out reach and the inclusion and involvement of families. This work will be carried out in partnership with key partners such as the Primary Care Trusts and Job Centre Plus. Every Child Matters (ECM) focuses on the improvement of outcomes for children. Life chances for children are enhanced via making available families‟ access to additional appropriate services. This has and will continue to be achieved through the development of Northamptonshire Children‟s Centres.
The National Childcare Strategy links Children‟s Centres to Extended Services, which continue to provide integrated services to children aged 5 plus and their families, through schools.
Northamptonshire Goals and Targets The work being achieved by Children‟s Centres now and in the future fits into many local strategies and targets:
The Councils corporate outcomes Through working with the County Council internal teams and other professionals and agencies, Children‟s Centres and the services associated with them will contribute towards the 4 corporate Outcomes, these being:
A safer, freer and stronger communities A secure, healthy and independent future for our children, our young people and our adults A smaller more enabling council focussed on out customers A cleaner, greener and more prosperous County
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The Sustainable Community Strategy for Northamptonshire
This consists of 4 headline aims, these being: To be successful through sustainable growth and regeneration To develop through having a growing economy with more skilled jobs To have safe and strong communities To have healthy people who enjoy a good quality of life
Under each of these aforementioned headline aims there are three key principles. Children‟s Centres can contribute to a minimum of one of these principles under each aim
Within “To be successful through sustainable growth and regeneration” a key principle is to”....improve and preserve buildings.... for future generations” The Children‟s Centre build programme contributes towards this
Within “To develop through having a growing economy with more skilled jobs” 2 key principles are “workers have the right skills to respond to the employment needs of a dynamic economy” and “residents have the opportunity to learn throughout their lives” The delivery of support by Job Centre plus and Family / Adult learning through Children‟s Centres will support both of these
Within “”To have Safe and Strong Communities” two key principles are “residents have a shared identity and are involved in developing their communities” and “ public services meet the needs of residents” Children‟s Centres will contribute towards the former by members of the local community being involved in its governance and the latter by Centres being responsible for identifying and responding to need in the local economy. E.g. if there is a high rate of Reception year obesity, activity such as healthy eating courses would be provided
Within “To have healthy people who enjoy a good quality of life” all three principles will be supported through Children‟s Centres. In relation to “supporting vulnerable people to help them lead fulfilling lives” Children‟s Centres are tasked with prioritising support, through National Performance Indicators, for certain already defined excluded groups. In terms of “helping young people to have the best possible preparation to become adults” the driving ethos behind Children‟s Centres is to develop early intervention and preventative services. In respect to “helping residents to make choices that improve their health and quality of life” Children‟s Centres will offer easier access to a variety of health services such as midwifery and health visitors as well as providing family and employment support activity which will enhance quality of life.
2 Northamptonshire Children and Young People’s Plan –May 2009 The Plan identifies the five outcomes associated with Every Child Matters agenda. This agenda was embedded through the Children‟s Act 2004.
The five outcomes are: Be healthy Stay Safe Enjoy and achieve Make a positive contribution Achieve economic well-being
The plan identifies priority outcomes and measures. Children‟s Centres and the activities / services delivered under its umbrella will play a key part in achieving these. They will also adopt the ethos that runs throughout this plan. In particular they will Deliver integrated services through effective partnership working Adopt prevention and early Intervention principles Be a key delivery element of emerging area based working Support the development of the Children and Young peoples workforce Respond to identified needs by offering activities that will support communities to support families to support their children to achieve the five outcomes
Northamptonshire How are we going to achieve this in our County?
During 2004 – 2008, Northamptonshire have developed Sure Start Children‟s Centres to become a „one stop shop‟, where children 0-5 years old and their families can have access to integrated services and information.
Over the 2008-10 development phase Children‟s Centres will be more of a “first stop shop”, with greater emphasis on outreach provision at different locations. This reflects the roll out of this project into more rural areas.
However the overall vision, to ensure every child gets the best start in life and to give parents more choice about how to balance work and family life is maintained
Each Centre will deliver a carefully planned range of integrated services, responding to locally identified needs. They will work with parents and service providers to deliver inclusive, accessible and child-friendly services that support children and their families, through early intervention at age and stage, to reach their full potential.
Centres will deliver to different degrees, dependant on local need and demand activities and services outlined below
3 Links to Links with Child and Extended Families Family Services / Information Health schools Service (FIS) Services
Family support and Parental Sure Start outreach services involvement and outreach Children‟s Centre
Creche Training and employment Childminder support support / and or network
Furthermore additional services to this will be developed should feedback from consultation with the local community show that there is a need, for example baby massage, breastfeeding café or advice on money management.
Family support and Outreach Services
Visits to parents within two months of birth informing them of how they can access services through Children‟s Centres Access to specialist health and education services Drop-in sessions for parents and carers Support and information to parents and carers about pre-birth, early days and childcare settings Encouragement for parents, especially fathers, to get involved with and support their child‟s learning and development Help and advice on parenting skills
Child and Family Health Services
Antenatal help, advice and support from Health Visitors and Midwives Information and guidance on breast feeding, hygiene, nutrition and safety Identification, support and care for mothers suffering from depression before or after birth Support with speech and language development Help with giving up smoking
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Links with Families Information Service (FIS)
Access through the Families Information Service (FIS) to comprehensive information on all local childcare options, as well as out of school groups and extended services available in schools. Information will also be available on local opportunities for family learning, sport and leisure, and community groups as well as signposting to national services for children and families.
Support for Training and Employment
Access will be available to Jobcentre Plus in addition to local education and training providers.
EXISTING SITE/ PROPOSALS: The site upon which the proposed Children‟s Centre is proposed, is owned by Northamptonshire County Council and is currently unoccupied. The site is within a predominantly residential area close to the centre of Brixworth.
To create the Children‟s Centre, it is proposed that the internal layout of the existing building is altered and refurbished to create the level of accommodation required. In order to achieve this a small, flat roofed extension is proposed to form a new accessible entrance. It is also proposed to insulate the existing building shell to bring it up to modern standards. Externally it is proposed to repair / renovate the existing site.
Design approach: The proposed design has been developed in order to maintain as much of the original building as possible whilst providing for the specific needs of the Children‟s Centre (refer to Design & Access Statement attached). A large emphasis has been placed upon the creation of a “welcoming” environment.
The proposal is to completely refurbish the existing building and grounds. From re-pointing brickwork and re-slating the roof to completely new mechanical and electrical services. .
All relevant Disability Discrimination Act legislation has been taken account of during the design process within the areas affected by the construction works.
The external works will create new grassed and tarmac play areas together with new perimeter timber fencing to the road elevation. There will also be a prefabricated Buggy Store and External Store.
5 Staffing implications: The creation of the Children‟s Centre will result in the employment of 1 additional fixed term contract member of staff (Information officer). In addition it is anticipated there will be a further 2 staff who will use the site intermittently. As indicated previously a high proportion of these employees time are likely to be spent delivering outreach activity at other community buildings.
Statement of Community Involvement / Pre-application publicity: A public consultation took place on Tuesday 1st August 2009 at Brixworth Library between 2-5pm. The event was publicised with flyers around the village and in shops; the health Centre was visited, and numerous flyers were posted in houses close the site.
Demolitions: Not required.
Trees to be felled: The proposed works do not require the felling of any trees. One existing small tree stump will be removed in order to prevent any structural damage to the existing building.
Flood Risk Assessment: Not required- a search on the Environment Agency website indicates that the site is not within an area at risk of flooding.
Land Contaminants: A contaminant survey / soils test has been carried out and forms part of the application.
Vehicle access: There is no vehicular access to the site.
Site access during construction period: Site access during the construction period will be via the existing road / pedestrian access off the Church access road.
Car parking: Car parking has been agreed with the adjacent Church to allow up to 3 car parking spaces within their existing car park. See letter attached.
Services implications: Existing services will be used with repair works to the existing drainage system in order to maintain its proper function.
6 Proposed Extension to Brixworth Uplands Design & Access Statement
This statement should be read in conjunction with the associated building plans and elevations depicting detailed elements.
Assessment
o Physical – The physical appearance of the existing building will change very little, the main alteration being the addition of an entrance lobby to assist and provide Disabled access to the building. The small flat roof extension will match the existing flat roof extension to the side of the building. Also the existing windows will be replaced with new white timber double glazed units with top hung opening lights.
o Social – To meet the core offer of a Children‟s Centre the service provider will be working in partnership with agencies / organisations from the public, private and third sector. The Centre will provide out reach work in the local area. We envisage families attending for small group work or appointments to meet with the Local health Visitor, Midwife or Speech and language Therapist. They may well also be drop in sessions with a representative from Job Centre Plus. If these services are already being delivered within the community elsewhere then the centre will act as an information point and will signpost families to these services rather than recreate additional ones.
o Planning policy – this development supports the planning policy of development of brown field sites for construction works. Consideration has been given to the Daventry Local Plan Policy EN2- Development within Conservation Areas and Regional Policies.
Involvement
As this site is developing the a) lead body delivering the service / activities (Provider Services / ActionforChildren) or b) NCC will have the responsibility to ensure consultation with the local residents in their community takes place to find out peoples understanding of the building work and about peoples knowledge of what will be provided and the services they would like to see from this site. Evaluations will be drawn up from the results and plans will be made.
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Evaluation In the evaluation process, a number of elements had to be incorporated into the detailed design process, outlined below:-.
Design
o Use – Families attending for small group work or appointments to meet with the Local health Visitor, Midwife or Speech and language Therapist. They may well also be drop in sessions with a representative from Job Centre Plus. As indicated previously a high proportion of the employee's time are likely to be spent delivering outreach activity at other community buildings
o Amount – The proposed extension will create an additional 3.5m² internal floor area.
o Layout – The plan layout is designed to minimize circulation space and cause as little disruption to the existing building as possible while providing the centre with the facilities they require.
o Scale – The proposed extension is of a scale to match the existing flat roofed area of the existing building.
o Landscaping – The existing tarmac playground will be removed and replaced with a new tarmac playground and grassed play area. The existing access to the Millennium Garden to the rear of the site will require alteration once the proposed steps have been installed.
o Appearance – The extension will be constructed with facing materials to match the existing building. The existing structure will undergo remedial works (re-pointing) in order to improve its appearance. The existing roof will be removed and replaced with a new natural slate covering. It is proposed that the existing timber windows and doors be replaced with new double glazed units. Consideration has been given to the Daventry Local Plan Policy EN2- Development within Conservation Areas and Regional policies.
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Access
The property design takes account of:-
Approach – The approach to the building is as existing.
Parking –As previously mentioned there is no on site parking. Car parking has been agreed with the adjacent Church to allow up to 3 car parking spaces within their existing car park. See letter attached.
Entrances – A new main entrance will be created within the proposed extension and will feature a wide door with level threshold in order to allow disabled access.
Horizontal and Vertical circulation – The horizontal circulation within the property has been designed to allow disabled access throughout. There is no vertical circulation.
Access to all services – Internally the new extension has been carefully laid-out to maximise use and management. All facilities take account of the security of the employees yet still ensures the provision of an appropriate, friendly and welcoming environment.
Emergency Egress/Alarm Systems and Evacuation Planning – The existing emergency egress routes are retained. New alarm systems will be installed as part of the works.
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Philosophy and Approach: The Children‟s Centre property has been specifically designed to enable ease of access for people with disability. Access to and internal travel routes within the new extension and proposed Children‟s Centre have been carefully planned to provide ease of access for visitors and can make use of essential facilities. The design of the property is considered to meet the spirit of the Disability Discrimination Act as well as meeting other regulatory and statutory requirements.
Sources of advice and consultation Planning advice from Northamptonshire County Council. Advice from a range of professional groups and bodies – particularly around disabled access and compliance with Building Regulations. During the design process key structural, mechanical/electrical and access professional advice has been sought to ensure the Children‟s Centre operates as efficiently as possible.
9 Advice form Daventry Conservation Officer – Rachael Booth which has resulted in the following amendments being made to the original submitted scheme.
1. Removal of the external shutters. 2. Amending the metal windows to timber double glazed. 3. Amending the perimeter fencing from timber to metal bow top.
The following items were discussed and Rachel confirmed Daventry Planners would re-consider their original objections.
1. Consideration was given to Policy Document EN2 – Conservation Areas and Policy documents GN 1 and GN2. Especially policy EN2-E – repairs should be sympathetic to the character and appearance of the building and conservation area. 2. Internal layout / window positions. This was discussed at length and various options deliberated. We believe the works confirm to Policy GN2 / E in not adversely affecting area / building in it setting. The scheme has been left un-altered also to conform to various Children Centre / Child Welfare / Building Regulation requirements. 3. The appearance of the extension remains un-altered. This adheres to Policy EN2-A stating that the development should reflect the general architectural character of the existing buildings. The extension closely matches the existing flat roof structure while provide a new Disabled compliant access to the building, which the current building does nor achieve.
Nature and impact of environmental constraints No apparent environmental constraints identified.
Proposed solutions for overcoming identified constraints N/A
What steps have been taken to ensure this information is made available to building occupiers Refer above. All key building occupiers have been regularly consulted with and are part of the overall design team. Information has been disseminated to all interested parties for comment and direction on a regularly basis.
Additional material information N/A
Sursham Tompkins & Partners Architectural Services and Project Management Cottage Farm Sywell Northampton NN6 0BJ
Reference: JV/4549/25533/JV Revision B 26 February 2010
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UPLANDS CHILDRENS CENTRE, BRIXWORTH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY
A Report to Lambert Smith Hampton
Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Triumph House Birmingham Road Allesley Coventry CV5 9AZ
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E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.middlemarch-environmental.com
Report Number: RT-MME-107599-01
June 2010
Uplands Childrens Centre, Brixworth, Northampton RT-MME-107599-01 Extended Phase I Habitat Survey
UPLANDS CHILDRENS CENTRE, BRIXWORTH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY
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01 LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON 02 MIDDLEMARCH ENVIRONMENTAL LTD
This report was conducted and compiled by: Lizzie Reffin Bsc (Hons)
The contents of this report are the responsibility of Middlemarch Environmental Ltd. It should be noted that, whilst every effort is made to meet the client’s brief, no site investigation can ensure complete assessment or prediction of the natural environment.
Contract Number C107599
June 2010
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Middlemarch Environmental Ltd was commissioned by Lambert Smith Hampton to carry out an initial ecological appraisal at the site known as Uplands Childrens Centre, Brixworth in Northamptonshire. To fulfil this brief an ecological desk study and Extended Phase I Habitat Survey were undertaken.
Middlemarch Environmental Ltd have previously undertaken an initial bat survey at the site. The findings of the initial bat survey can be found detailed in Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Report Number RT-MME- 107599-02.
The ecological desk study revealed four nature conservation sites with non-statutory protection within the 1 km search radius, the closest of these was the Glebe Allotments, Brixworth, Local Geological Site (LGS). Glebe Allotments is located 240 m north of the survey area. The desk study identified the presence of a number of bird species and common toad within a 1 km radius of the site.
The Extended Phase I Habitat Survey was undertaken on 14th June 2010 by Lizzie Reffin (Ecological Consultant). The survey identified the presence of a buildings, hardstanding and ornamental planting.
The key ecological features on site in relation to the proposed works are the buildings due to their potential to support bats and nesting birds.
In order to ensure compliance with wildlife legislation and relevant planning policy, the following further works are recommended:
• Bat emergence/activity surveys on the disused building on site; and, • Nesting bird survey prior to the demolition of the building.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...... 5 1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND ...... 5 1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION ...... 5 2. METHODOLOGIES ...... 6 2.1 DESK STUDY ...... 6 2.2 EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY ...... 6 3. DESK STUDY RESULTS ...... 7 3.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 7 3.2 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES ...... 7 3.3 PROTECTED SPECIES ...... 7 4. EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY ...... 9 4.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 9 4.2 SURVEY CONSTRAINTS ...... 9 4.3 HABITATS ...... 9 4.4 FAUNA ...... 10 5. DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS ...... 11 5.1 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES ...... 11 5.2 HABITATS ...... 11 5.3 PROTECTED/NOTABLE SPECIES ...... 12 6. RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 13 6.1 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES ...... 13 6.2 HABITATS ...... 13 6.3 PROTECTED / NOTABLE SPECIES ...... 13 REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY ...... 14 APPENDICES ...... 15 APPENDIX 1 ...... 23 APPENDIX 2 ...... 45 APPENDIX 3 ...... 47
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND In June 2010, Lambert Smith Hampton commissioned Middlemarch Environmental Ltd to undertake an initial ecological appraisal of the site of the Uplands Childrens Centre, Brixworth in Northamptonshire.
Middlemarch Environmental Ltd has previously undertaken an initial bat survey of the building to be demolished. Details of the findings of the survey can be found in Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Report Number RT-MME-107599-02.
It is understood that the smaller derelict building within the survey area is to be demolished to allow for a new development.
To fulfil the above brief to assess the existing ecological interest of the site, a desk study and an Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey were undertaken on 14th June 2010.
1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION The site is located off Church Street in Brixworth, Northamptonshire and is centred at National Grid Reference SP 747 710. The site comprises two buildings surrounded by hardstanding. The larger building is utilised as a school and the smaller building is vacant which is falling into a state of disrepair. Hardstanding surrounds the site if the form of recreational areas and footpaths a small area of ornamental planting is present to the northern portion of the site.
The site is set in a semi-rural location and surrounded by residential properties. Church Street forms the southern boundary to the site, the track to All Saints Church forms the western boundary, the church yard forms the northern boundary and residential properties with their associated gardens are present to the east. Residential properties are located further beyond the immediate boundaries with agricultural land surrounding the town of Brixworth.
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2. METHODOLOGIES
2.1 DESK STUDY A desk study was undertaken to determine the presence of any designated nature conservation sites and protected species that have been recorded within a 1 km radius of the site. This involved contacting appropriate statutory and non-statutory organisations which hold ecological data relating to the survey area. Middlemarch Environmental Ltd then assimilated and reviewed the desk study data provided by these organisations.
The consultees for the Desk Study were:
• Natural England - MAGIC website for statutory conservation sites; • Northamptonshire Biodiversity Partnership; and, • National Biodiversity Network Gateway website.
The data collected from these consultees is discussed in Section 3. Raw data are provided in Appendix 1.
2.2 EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY
An Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey was conducted following the methodology of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC, 1993) as modified by the Institute of Environmental Assessment (IEA, 1995). Phase 1 Habitat Survey is a standard technique for classifying and mapping British habitats. The aim is to provide a record of habitats that are present on site. During the survey, the presence, or potential presence, of protected species was noted. Data recorded during the field survey is discussed in Section 4.
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3. DESK STUDY RESULTS
3.1 INTRODUCTION From the details provided by the consultees all relevant ecological data has been reviewed. The results from these investigations for the site are summarised below in Sections 3.2 and 3.3. Data are provided in Appendix 1.
3.2 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES Reference to the Multi Agency Geographical Information for the Countryside (MAGIC) website and the local biodiversity records centre indicate that four nature conservation sites with non-statutory protection occur within a 1 km radius of the survey area. Table 3.1 summarises the details of this site.
Proximity Site Name Designation to Survey Description Area Glebe Allotments, LGS 240 m north No further information provided Brixworth 420 m south Brixworth Pocket Park PP No further information provided east Brixworth Ironstone 450 m north LGS No further information provided Cut west The site is a disused railway now being managed to provide public access. Acidic grassland, ruderal and clay scrub are present Brampton Valley Way LWS/CP 900 m west throughout the site. The site provides an important wildlife site for a variety of species and acts as a wildlife corridor. Key: LGS: Local Geological Site PP: Pocket Park LWS/CP: Local Wildlife Site/Country Park Table 3.1: Summary of Non-Statutory Sites within 1 km of the Study Site
3.3 PROTECTED SPECIES Table 3.2 provides a summary of protected species records within a 1 km radius of the study area. It should be noted that the absence of records should not be taken as confirmation that a species is absent from the search area. Records of UK and local Biodiversity Action Plan have also been included within this table.
Most Proximity of NERC Legislation / No. of UK Local Species Recent Nearest Record S.41 Conservation Records BAP? BAP? Record to Study Area List? Status Mammals Badger 6 2007 650 m north east - - - PBA, WCA6 Meles meles Harvest mouse 950 m south 1 1996 9 9 9 - Micromys minutes west West European hedgehog 1 1995 590 m south east 9 9 9 WCA6 Erinaceus europaeus Amphibians Common toad 2 2007 260 m north 9 9 9 WCA5 Buffo buffo Table 3.2: Summary of Protected/Notable Species Records within 1 km Radius of Study Site, (Table Continues)
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Most Proximity of NERC Legislation / No. of UK Local Species Recent Nearest Record S.41 Conservation Records BAP? BAP? Record to Study Area List? Status Birds Red kite Potentially within WCA1, ECB, 2 2007 - - - Milvus milvus 1 km* RSPB Amber Green woodpecker 930 m south 2 2007 - - - RSPB Amber Picus viridis west Cormorant Potentially within 1 2002 - - - - Phalacrocorax carbo 1 km* House sparrow 930 m south 8 2008 9 9 9 RSPB Red Passer domesticus west Eurasian tree sparrow 930 m south 15 2008 9 9 9 RSPB Red Passer montanus west Common starling 930 m south 8 2008 9 9 9 RSPB Red Sturnus vulgaris west Yellowhammer 930 m south 2 2008 9 9 9 RSPB Red Emberiza citrinella west Reed bunting 930 m south 4 2008 9 9 9 RSPB Amber Emberiza schoeniclus west Marsh tit 930 m south 2 2008 9 9 9 RSPB Red Parus palustris west Black-headed gull 930 m south 1 2007 - - - RSPB Amber Larus ridibundus west Hedge accentor 930 m south 3 2008 9 9 9 RSPB Amber Prunella modularis west Barn swallow 930 m south 1 2008 - - - RSPB Amber Hirundo rustica west White wagtail 930 m south 1 2008 - - - - Motacilla alba west Stonechat 930 m south 1 2008 - - - - Saxicola torquata west Common kestrel 930 m south 2 2008 - - - RSPB Amber Falco tinnunculus west Brambling 930 m south 1 2008 - - - WCA1 Fringilla montifringilla west Great spotted 930 m south woodpecker 1 2008 - - - - west Dendrocopos major Song thrush 930 m south 1 2008 9 9 9 RSPB Red Turdus philomelos west Common kingfisher 930 m south WCA1, ECB, 1 2008 9 - 9 Alcedo atthis west RSPB Amber Invertebrates Currant clearwing 930 m south Synanthedon 1 2007 - - - - west tipuliformis Cinnabar 930 m south 1 2007 9 9 9 - Tyria jacobaeae west Ghost moth 930 m south 1 2007 9 9 9 - Hepialus humuli west Luna yellow underwing 930 m south 1 2008 9 9 9 - Noctua orbona west Key ECB: European Communities Council Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds PBA: Protection of badgers Act 1992 WCA1,5,6: Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Schedule 1, 5 and 6 LBAP: Northamptonshire Biodiversity Action Plan RSPB: RSPB Red and Amber Lists of Species of Conservation Concern * Four Figure Grid Reference Provided Note. This table does not include reference to the Berne Convention (Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats), the Bonn Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals or the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Table 3.2 (Continued): Summary of Protected/Notable Species Records within 1 km Radius of Study Site,
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4. EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY
4.1 INTRODUCTION The results of the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey are presented in Section 4.2. An annotated Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey Drawing (Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Drawing Number C107599-01A) is attached in Appendix 2. This drawing illustrates the location and extent of all habitat types recorded on site. Any notable features or features too small to map are detailed using target notes.
The survey was carried out on 14th June 2010 by Lizzie Reffin (Ecological Consultant). Table 4.1 details the weather conditions at the time of the survey.
Parameter Condition Temperature (ºC) 12 Cloud (%) 100 Wind F1-2 Precipitation Showers Table 4.1: Weather Conditions during Survey Period
4.2 SURVEY CONSTRAINTS All areas of the site were accessible and as such no constraints were encountered at the time of the survey.
4.3 HABITATS The following habitat types/structures were recorded on site during the field survey:
• Buildings; • Hardstanding; • Ornamental Planting; • Scattered Scrub; and, • Wall.
These habitats are described below. They are ordered alphabetically, not in order of ecological importance.
Buildings Two buildings were present within the survey area. The larger two-storey building was currently in use as a school building. This building was constructed of brick with a pitched and slate roof. It is understood that the development works do not affect this building.
The smaller building located to the south western corner of the site is a single-storey brick building with a pitched and slate roof. The building has been unused for some time and is falling into a state of disrepair and is subjected to vandalism regularly.
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The windows and doors have been boarded over. However, one window had been uncovered and broken to gain access into the building. The slates were in good condition with some areas that had lifted or slipped. Missing mortar was recorded around the eaves of the building and lifted lead flashing was recorded along the roof. A swift nest was recorded at the apex of the southern gable end.
A detailed description of the buildings can be found in the initial bat survey Middlemarch Environmental Ltd RT-MME-107599-02.
Hardstanding A large portion of the survey areas comprised of hardstanding in the form of footpaths and recreational areas. This habitat supported little or no vegetation. Ephemeral vegetation including willowherb Epilobium sp. and dandelion Taraxacum officinale agg. were recorded colonising along the edges of the hardstanding.
Ornamental Planting A small section of ornamental planting was present to the northern portion of the survey area, species present included barley grass Hordeum sp., meadow grass Poa sp., perennial rye grass Lolium perenne, creeping cinquefoil Potentilla reptens, ribwort plantain Plantago lanceolata, lavender Lavandula sp., creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens, hedge bindweed Calystegia sepium, broad leaved dock Rumex obtusifolius, vetch Vicia sp., laurel Laurus sp., euonymus Euonymus sp., Oregon grape Mahonia nervosa, rosemary rosmarinus officinalis, yukka sp. Yukka sp. and nettles Urtica dioica.
Scattered Scrub Scattered scrub was present to the northern and southern boundaries species present included butterfly bush Buddleia davidii, cleavers Galium aparine, dogrose Rosa canina. Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus saplings were recorded growing within the areas of scattered scrub around the boundaries.
Wall A wall was present to the north western boundary ivy Hedera helix was present growing up the wall.
4.4 FAUNA During the field survey field signs of faunal species were noted and mapped. The time of year at which the survey is undertaken will affect species or field signs directly recorded during the survey.
No faunal species were observed on site at the time of the survey.
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5. DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
5.1 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES
Non-Statutory Sites The desk study identified four nature conservation sites with non-statutory protection within the 1 km search area, the closest of these was the Glebe Allotments, Brixworth (LGS) no further information was provided regarding this site. It is considered that due to the nature of the proposed works and the distance between the survey site and the Glebe Allotment site and the nature of the intervening landscape including road networks and residential properties with their associated gardens that the development works will not have a negative impact upon the nature conservation site.
5.2 HABITATS It is understood that the smaller building present to the south western corner of the site is to be demolished as part of the development works, it is understood that the remaining habitats present on site will not be affected by the works and as such a precautionary approach has been adopted due to their close proximity.
The ecological importance of the habitats present on site is assessed against their presence on the UK and Local BAPs and on Section 41 of the NERC Act and their ability to support protected or notable species. Those habitats which meet any of these criteria and are considered likely to be impacted by the proposals are highlighted as notable considerations. This is summarised in Table 5.1 and further discussed in the text below.
Is Habitat a Notable Habitat Type UK BAP? Local BAP? NERC Act? Consideration? Buildings - - - Yes Hardstanding - - - No Ornamental Planting - - - Yes Scattered Scrub - - - No Wall - - - No Table 5.1: Summary of Ecological Importance of Habitats on Site
The buildings and ornamental planting are of notable consideration due to their potential to support one or more of the following protected species; bats and nesting birds.
The hardstanding, scattered scrub and wall are not of notable consideration due to their lack of potential to support protected species due to the sparse nature of the vegetation present.
None of the habitats present within the survey area are present on the Northamptonshire BAP or the UK BAP.
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5.3 PROTECTED/NOTABLE SPECIES Table 5.2 summarises which species are notable considerations for any development of the survey area. It also states whether these species are targeted by national or local Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) or afforded some protection under the NERC Act 2006.
It is understood that the building located to the south western corner of the site is to be demolished to allow for a new development.
Is Species a Notable Species UK BAP? Local BAP? NERC Act? Consideration? Birds 9* 9 9* Yes Bats 9* 9 9* Yes Common toad 9 9 9 No * Level of protection is species dependent Table 5.2: Summary of Ecological Importance of Species on Site
Birds The desk study identified several records of bird species within the 1 km search area. The ornamental planting on site provides birds with suitable foraging habitat. The presence of a nest at the apex of the gable end of the building suggests house martin Delichon urbica were recorded breeding on the site. The demolition of the building and the removal of the ornamental planting will negatively impact upon bird populations should they be found to be present.
Bats The desk study did not identify any records of bats within the 1 km search area. The building present within the survey area offers features suitable for use by roosting bats such as, lifted tiles and gaps at the eaves. The surrounding landscape offers suitable foraging and commuting habitat for bats. It is considered that bats will be negatively impacted upon by the demolition of the building should they be found to be present. Further recommendations are made regarding bats within the initial bat survey report Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Report Number RT-MME-107599-01.
A summary of legislation relevant to the ecology of the site is included in Appendix 3.
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6. RECOMMENDATIONS
6.1 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES No recommendations are made regarding the nature conservation sites identified within the 1 km search area.
6.2 HABITATS The following recommendations are made regarding the habitats present on site:
• Habitat Loss: In accordance with the provision of Planning Policy Statement 9 (Biodiversity & Geological Conservation) and Local Planning Policy, a habitat/species enhancement scheme should be incorporated into the landscaping scheme of any proposed works to maximise the ecological value of the site. This will involve, for example, the planting of native seed/fruit bearing species which will be of value to wildlife.
• Trees: Any trees and/or hedgerows on site, or overhanging the site, which are not to be removed as a part of any proposed works should be protected in accordance with British Standard "Trees in relation to construction - Recommendations" BS5837:2005. Protection should be installed on site prior to the commencement of any works on site.
6.3 PROTECTED / NOTABLE SPECIES The following recommendations are made regarding protected species that are potentially present on site:
Nesting/Nest Building Birds: A nesting bird survey should be carried out if any vegetation clearance and demolition works are to be undertaken during bird nesting season. Bird nesting season generally extends between March and September inclusive but is weather dependent. If this is not possible the vegetation should be checked by a suitably qualified ecologist immediately prior to its removal.
Bat: A bat survey should be undertaken prior to the commencement of any repair works to the bridges to determine presence/absence of bats. Further details regarding the recommendations for bat surveys can be found detailed in Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Report Number RT-MME-107599-02.
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REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
IEA. (1995). Guidelines for Baseline Ecological Assessment, Institute of Environmental Assessment. E&FN Spon, An Imprint of Chapman and Hall. London.
JNCC, (1993). Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey: A technique for environmental audit (reprint). Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Peterborough.
GIGL: Greenspace Information for Greater London (2010) Desk Study Data.
Middlemarch Environmental Ltd (2010). Initial Bat Survey, Uplands Childrens Centre, Brixworth, Northamptonshire. RT-MME-107599-02.
Planning Policy Statement 9: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation. (2005). Available: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/planningpolicystatement12
UK Biodiversity Partnership. (no date). ‘UK Biodiversity Action Plan’. Available: http://www.ukbap.org.uk
Northamptonshire Biodiversity Partnership (2010). Desk Study Data.
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1: Desk Study Data
APPENDIX 2: Extended Phase I Habitat Survey Drawing 107599-01A
APPENDIX 3: Overview of Relevant Legislation
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APPENDIX 1 Desk Study Data
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Damon Hall Northamptonshire Biodiversity Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Records Centre Triumph House, C/O The Wildlife Trust Birmingham Road, Lings House Allesley, Billing Lings Coventry Northamptonshire NN3 8BE CV5 8LB Tel: 01604 400448 Fax: 01604 784835 [email protected]
Our Reference: 10-102 10th June 2010
Dear Damon,
Re: Ecological data search, Church Street, Brixworth (Ref: c107599)
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
The NBRC does not hold information about statutory sites within your specified search area.
Non-statutory sites
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 Brampton Valley Way Local Wildlife Site/Country Park Brixworth Pocket Park Brixworth Ironstone Cut Local Geological Site Glebe Allotments, Brixworth Local Geological Site
A species list and description for Brampton Valley Way is attached to this report.
Unfortunately we do not hold descriptions for Pocket Parks (please refer to the website for further information www.pocketparks.com).
Local Geological Site descriptions are on paper copy only and available on demand.
In addition some Potential Wildlife Sites have been highlighted in blue on the map. Please note that we do not hold information for these sites. For a full definition of Potential Wildlife Site please refer to the section “Sites of wildlife and geological importance in Northamptonshire”.
Species records
111 protected and notable species records fall within your specified search boundaries. A list of these species records is attached to this report.
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
1. All rights to the data are reserved and ownership is not transferred with it. Data held by the Northamptonshire Biodiversity Record Centre (N.B.R.C.) remains the intellectual property, and in the ownership and copyright, of the originator(s).
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.
4. Data is provided solely for the use of the enquirer (and their client) and only for the purpose(s) specified by the enquirer at the time of its request. Data must not be reused or stored beyond the life of the project for which they were acquired.
5. Data may be used as required in support of the planning process but sensitive data concerning protected species must not be released unless the accuracy is downgraded to a 1km resolution.
6. The N.B.R.C. will provide access to data subject to any conditions imposed on its use by the Data Protection Act, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Copyright and Intellectual Property Right Law or the data owner. Restrictions on the release of information may therefore apply.
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.
9. All charges made by the N.B.R.C. relate to the provision of administration, data handling and search services.
As agreed, the total charge for the time taken to extract this information and put together the report is £75 plus VAT (£88.13 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,
Rachel Tate 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:
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 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 Church Street, Brixworth (1km search area)
Local Geological Site GlebeGlebe Allotments,Allotments, Local Geological Site BrixworthBrixworth Country Park
Local Wildlife Site BramptonBrampton ValleyValley WayWay Potential Wildlife Site
Pocket Park
BrixworthBrixworth Site of Special Scientific Interest IronstoneIronstoneIronstone CutCut
BrixworthBrixworth
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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 10/06/2010. Protected and notable species records from within the search area
Latin Name Common Name Taxon Group Status Start Date End Date Location Grid Reference Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian W&C Act 1981 Sch 5 (Section 9(5) only),Priority 13/04/1985 13/04/1985 Froghall, SP746712 Species (UK BAP 2007), Brixworth Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian W&C Act 1981 Sch 5 (Section 9(5) only),Priority 08/04/2007 08/04/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 Species (UK BAP 2007), Brixworth Buteo buteo Buzzard bird Bonn Convention,EC Cites annex A, 28/03/2002 28/03/2002 Brixworth SP7571
Buteo buteo Buzzard bird Bonn Convention,EC Cites annex A, 08/03/2002 08/03/2002 Spratton SP7370
Athene Little Owl bird Bern Convention annex 2,EC Cites annex A, 08/01/2002 08/01/2002 Brampton Valley SP7370 noctua
Athene Little Owl bird Bern Convention annex 2,EC Cites annex A, 26/01/2002 26/01/2002 Brampton Valley SP7370 noctua
Milvus milvus Red Kite bird Bonn Convention,Birds Directive annex 1,EC Cites 23/04/2002 23/04/2002 Brixworth SP7470 annex A,W&C Act 1981 Sch 1,Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List, Picus viridis Green bird Bern Convention annex 2,Birds of Conservation 01/01/2002 31/12/2002 Cottesbrooke SP7371 Woodpecker Concern Amber List,
Phalacrocorax Cormorant bird Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List, 07/09/2002 07/09/2002 Brixworth SP7571 carbo
Parus Blue Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2, 01/08/2007 01/08/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 caeruleus Brixworth Parus major Great Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2, 01/08/2007 01/08/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 Brixworth Passer House bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 01/08/2007 01/08/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 domesticus Sparrow Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Erithacus European bird Bern Convention annex 2, 01/08/2007 01/08/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 rubecula Robin Brixworth Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 01/08/2007 01/08/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Sturnus Common bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 01/08/2007 01/08/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 vulgaris Starling Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Carduelis European bird Bern Convention annex 2, 01/08/2007 01/08/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 chloris Greenfinch Brixworth Regulus Goldcrest bird Bern Convention annex 2,Birds of Conservation 01/08/2007 01/08/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 regulus Concern Amber List, Brixworth Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 01/10/2007 01/10/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Regulus Goldcrest bird Bern Convention annex 2,Birds of Conservation 01/12/2007 01/12/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 regulus Concern Amber List, Brixworth Accipiter Eurasian bird Bonn Convention,EC Cites annex A, 04/04/2007 04/04/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 nisus Sparrowhawk Brixworth Milvus milvus Red Kite bird Bonn Convention,Birds Directive annex 1,EC Cites 06/04/2007 06/04/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 annex A,W&C Act 1981 Sch 1,Birds of Conservation Brixworth Concern Amber List, Emberiza Yellowhammer bird Bern Convention annex 2,Priority Species (UK BAP 09/03/2007 09/03/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 citrinella 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Parus major Great Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2, 11/02/2007 11/02/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 Brixworth Parus ater Coal Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2, 11/02/2007 11/02/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 Brixworth Parus Blue Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2, 11/02/2007 11/02/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 caeruleus Brixworth Passer House bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 11/02/2007 11/02/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 domesticus Sparrow Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Sturnus Common bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 11/02/2007 11/02/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 vulgaris Starling Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Carduelis European bird Bern Convention annex 2, 11/02/2007 11/02/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 carduelis Goldfinch Brixworth Emberiza Reed Bunting bird Bern Convention annex 2,CRoW Act 2000,Priority 11/02/2007 11/02/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 schoeniclus Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of Conservation Brixworth Concern Red List, Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 11/03/2007 11/03/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Parus Marsh Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2,Priority Species (UK BAP 14/12/2007 14/12/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 palustris 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Sturnus Common bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 15/11/2007 15/11/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 vulgaris Starling Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 16/12/2007 16/12/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Emberiza Reed Bunting bird Bern Convention annex 2,CRoW Act 2000,Priority 17/02/2007 17/02/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 schoeniclus Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of Conservation Brixworth Concern Red List, Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 17/06/2007 17/06/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Passer House bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 17/06/2007 17/06/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 domesticus Sparrow Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 18/03/2007 18/03/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Emberiza Reed Bunting bird Bern Convention annex 2,CRoW Act 2000,Priority 18/03/2007 18/03/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 schoeniclus Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of Conservation Brixworth Concern Red List, Passer House bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 18/03/2007 18/03/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 domesticus Sparrow Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Accipiter Eurasian bird Bonn Convention,EC Cites annex A, 21/01/2007 21/01/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 nisus Sparrowhawk Brixworth Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 22/02/2007 22/02/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Sturnus Common bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 25/02/2007 25/02/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 vulgaris Starling Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Sturnus Common bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 28/01/2007 28/01/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 vulgaris Starling Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Troglodytes Winter Wren bird Bern Convention annex 2, 28/01/2007 28/01/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 troglodytes Brixworth Larus Black-headed bird Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List, 28/01/2007 28/01/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 ridibundus Gull Brixworth Parus Blue Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2, 28/01/2007 28/01/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 caeruleus Brixworth Carduelis European bird Bern Convention annex 2, 28/01/2007 28/01/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 chloris Greenfinch Brixworth Parus major Great Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2, 28/01/2007 28/01/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 Brixworth Prunella Hedge bird Bern Convention annex 2,Priority Species (UK BAP 28/01/2007 28/01/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 modularis Accentor 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List, Brixworth Passer House bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 28/01/2007 28/01/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 domesticus Sparrow Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 28/12/2007 28/12/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Hirundo Barn Swallow bird Bern Convention annex 2,Birds of Conservation 29/04/2007 29/04/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 rustica Concern Amber List, Brixworth Picus viridis Green bird Bern Convention annex 2,Birds of Conservation 29/07/2007 29/07/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 Woodpecker Concern Amber List, Brixworth Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 02/01/2008 02/01/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Troglodytes Winter Wren bird Bern Convention annex 2, 02/03/2008 02/03/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 troglodytes Brixworth Motacilla alba White Wagtail bird Bern Convention annex 2, 03/02/2008 03/02/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 Brixworth Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 03/02/2008 03/02/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Carduelis European bird Bern Convention annex 2, 03/05/2008 03/05/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 carduelis Goldfinch Brixworth Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 08/07/2008 08/07/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 08/10/2008 08/10/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Saxicola Stonechat bird Bern Convention annex 2,Birds of Conservation 09/03/2008 09/03/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 torquata Concern Amber List, Brixworth Falco Common bird Bern Convention annex 2,Bonn Convention,EC Cites 10/07/2008 10/07/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 tinnunculus Kestrel annex A,Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List, Brixworth Passer House bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 14/03/2008 14/03/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 domesticus Sparrow Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 14/03/2008 14/03/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Emberiza Yellowhammer bird Bern Convention annex 2,Priority Species (UK BAP 14/03/2008 14/03/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 citrinella 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Parus major Great Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2, 14/03/2008 14/03/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 Brixworth Carduelis European bird Bern Convention annex 2, 14/03/2008 14/03/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 carduelis Goldfinch Brixworth Carduelis European bird Bern Convention annex 2, 14/03/2008 14/03/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 chloris Greenfinch Brixworth Sturnus Common bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 14/03/2008 14/03/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 vulgaris Starling Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Parus Marsh Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2,Priority Species (UK BAP 17/02/2008 17/02/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 palustris 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Parus major Great Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2, 17/06/2008 17/06/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 Brixworth Parus Blue Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2, 19/10/2008 19/10/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 caeruleus Brixworth Parus major Great Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2, 19/10/2008 19/10/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 Brixworth Parus ater Coal Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2, 19/10/2008 19/10/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 Brixworth Carduelis European bird Bern Convention annex 2, 19/10/2008 19/10/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 carduelis Goldfinch Brixworth Carduelis European bird Bern Convention annex 2, 19/10/2008 19/10/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 chloris Greenfinch Brixworth Sturnus Common bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 19/10/2008 19/10/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 vulgaris Starling Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Prunella Hedge bird Bern Convention annex 2,Priority Species (UK BAP 19/10/2008 19/10/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 modularis Accentor 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List, Brixworth Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 19/10/2008 19/10/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Passer House bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 19/10/2008 19/10/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 domesticus Sparrow Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Fringilla Brambling bird W&C Act 1981 Sch 1, 21/03/2008 21/03/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 montifringilla Brixworth Dendrocopos Great Spotted bird Bern Convention annex 2, 23/08/2008 23/08/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 major Woodpecker Brixworth Accipiter Eurasian bird Bonn Convention,EC Cites annex A, 24/04/2008 24/04/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 nisus Sparrowhawk Brixworth Buteo buteo Common bird Bonn Convention,EC Cites annex A, 26/09/2008 26/09/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 Buzzard Brixworth Erithacus European bird Bern Convention annex 2, 27/01/2008 27/01/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 rubecula Robin Brixworth Emberiza Reed Bunting bird Bern Convention annex 2,CRoW Act 2000,Priority 27/01/2008 27/01/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 schoeniclus Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of Conservation Brixworth Concern Red List, Parus major Great Tit bird Bern Convention annex 2, 27/01/2008 27/01/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 Brixworth Prunella Hedge bird Bern Convention annex 2,Priority Species (UK BAP 27/01/2008 27/01/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 modularis Accentor 2007), Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List, Brixworth Passer House bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 27/01/2008 27/01/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 domesticus Sparrow Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Sturnus Common bird Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Birds of 27/01/2008 27/01/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 vulgaris Starling Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 27/01/2008 27/01/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Passer Eurasian Tree bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 27/04/2008 27/04/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 montanus Sparrow Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Buteo buteo Common bird Bonn Convention,EC Cites annex A, 27/04/2008 27/04/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 Buzzard Brixworth Turdus Song Thrush bird CRoW Act 2000,Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 27/04/2008 27/04/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 philomelos Birds of Conservation Concern Red List, Brixworth Falco Common bird Bern Convention annex 2,Bonn Convention,EC Cites 27/04/2008 27/04/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 tinnunculus Kestrel annex A,Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List, Brixworth Carduelis European bird Bern Convention annex 2, 28/08/2008 28/08/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 carduelis Goldfinch Brixworth Alcedo atthis Common bird Bern Convention annex 2,Birds Directive annex 28/09/2008 28/09/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 Kingfisher 1,W&C Act 1981 Sch 1,Birds of Conservation Brixworth Concern Amber List, Synanthedon Currant insect - Nationally Notable B, Butterfly Conservation Medium 14/06/2007 14/06/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 tipuliformis Clearwing moth Priority, Brixworth Tyria Cinnabar insect - Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 14/06/2007 14/06/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 jacobaeae moth Brixworth Hepialus Ghost Moth insect - Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 29/06/2007 29/06/2007 Dairy Close, SP742701 humuli moth Brixworth Noctua Lunar Yellow insect - Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Butterfly 09/08/2008 09/08/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 orbona Underwing moth Conservation High Priority, Brixworth Xestia Neglected insect - Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Rare in 30/08/2008 30/08/2008 Dairy Close, SP742701 castanea Rustic moth Northamptonshire, Brixworth Micromys Harvest terrestrial Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Low Risk least 28/09/1995 28/09/1995 Merry Tom SP737707 minutus Mouse mammal concern (IUCN criteria), Crossing - Brixworth Car Park Micromys Harvest terrestrial Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), Low Risk least 01/01/1996 31/12/1996 Not recorded SP7370 minutus Mouse mammal concern (IUCN criteria), Meles meles Badger terrestrial Protection of Badgers Act 1992, 25/08/2004 25/08/2004 A508 near SP751714 mammal Brixworth .2m N of roundabout Meles meles Badger terrestrial Protection of Badgers Act 1992, 22/03/2006 22/03/2006 A508 n/bound nr SP753713 mammal Brixworth
Meles meles Badger terrestrial Protection of Badgers Act 1992, 10/04/2006 10/04/2006 Brixworth BYpass SP754708 mammal A508 just before bridge Meles meles Eurasian terrestrial Protection of Badgers Act 1992, 01/11/2006 01/11/2006 East side of A508 SP75097195 badger mammal nr Brixworth
Meles meles Badger terrestrial Protection of Badgers Act 1992, 21/02/2007 21/02/2007 A508 Brixworth SP753708 mammal by-pass Erinaceus West terrestrial Priority Species (UK BAP 2007), 02/08/1995 02/08/1995 Brixworth, SP751706 europaeus European mammal Grasslade hedgehog Meles meles Eurasian terrestrial Protection of Badgers Act 1992, 07/02/1993 07/02/1993 River Nene, SP736707 badger mammal Brampton Arm, Brixworth
Brampton Valley Way
Administrative areas: Northamptonshire(E County (74-)) Arthingworth(Civil Parish) Brixworth(Civil Parish) Chapel Brampton(Civil Parish) Draughton(Civil Parish) Great Oxendon(Civil Parish) Kelmarsh(Civil Parish) Lamport(Civil Parish) Maidwell(Civil Parish) Spratton(Civil Parish)
Status(es): County Wildlife Site Centroid: SP752755 (Site Centroid) Site type: Site File code: D/26.6+7&16.7.92 Site/Subsite hierarchy: Brampton Valley Way ....Boughton Cold Store - Pitsford Station ....Great Oxendon Car Park - Market Harborough ....Pitsford Station - Merry Tom Crossing ....Merry Tom Crossing - Brixworth Car Park ....Brixworth Car Park - Houghton Crossing ....Houghton Crossing - Lamport Station ....Lamport Station - Draughton Crossing ....Draughton Crossing - Kelmarsh Tunnels ....Kelmarsh Tunnels - Kelmarsh Car Park ....Kelmarsh Car Park - Gt Oxendon Car Park
Description: Start and end at SP736652 - Sp744855 The track of the old Northampton - Market Harborough railway. This is now part of a countryside amenity project to manage the line and the surrounding countryside for public access and enjoyment. The line passes through both cuttings and embankments and most of the district's geology is exposed at some point, with correspondingly varied vegetation types from diverse acid grassland to ruderal weeds and clay scrub. See individual subsite cards (divided into convenient lengths) for details. 1996 following extensive work to resurface parts of the track, this site needs a new survey as the south part is already known to have lost much of its botanical interest. A very valuable site for local wildlife with great management and educational potential. Much of the site is on sandy soil with the potential for management or recreation of acid grasslands now very rare in the county.
Total number of records: 27 Total number of species: 22
Page 1 09/06/2010 Species List for Brampton Valley Way
Taxon Group Scientific Name Common Name First date Last date bird Buteo buteo Common Buzzard 11/05/2008 11/05/2008 bird Carduelis carduelis European Goldfinch 18/05/2008 18/05/2008 bird Carduelis chloris European Greenfinch 03/12/2008 03/12/2008 bird Columba palumbus Common Wood Pigeon 03/12/2008 03/12/2008 bird Corvus corone Carrion Crow 03/12/2008 03/12/2008 bird Delichon urbicum House Martin 25/06/2008 25/06/2008 bird Dendrocopos major Great Spotted Woodpecker 17/05/2005 17/05/2005 bird Erithacus rubecula European Robin 03/12/2008 03/12/2008 bird Falco tinnunculus Common Kestrel 11/05/2008 11/05/2008 bird Fringilla coelebs Chaffinch 03/12/2008 03/12/2008 bird Larus ridibundus Black-headed Gull 03/12/2008 03/12/2008 bird Passer domesticus House Sparrow 03/12/2008 03/12/2008 bird Pica pica Black-billed Magpie 03/12/2008 03/12/2008 bird Prunella modularis Hedge Accentor 03/12/2008 03/12/2008 bird Pyrrhula pyrrhula Common Bullfinch 17/05/2005 17/05/2005 bird Regulus regulus Goldcrest 03/01/2009 03/01/2009 bird Turdus iliacus Redwing 03/12/2008 03/12/2008 bird Turdus merula Common Blackbird 03/12/2008 03/12/2008 bird Turdus pilaris Fieldfare 03/12/2008 03/12/2008 fern Asplenium ruta-muraria Wall-rue 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 fern Dryopteris filix-mas agg. Male Fern 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Acer campestre Field Maple 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Acer pseudoplatanus Sycamore 01/06/1991 26/06/1992 flowering plant Achillea millefolium Yarrow 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Aegopodium podagraria Ground-elder 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Aethusa cynapium Fool's Parsley 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Agrimonia eupatoria Agrimony 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Agrostis capillaris Common Bent 06/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Agrostis stolonifera Creeping Bent 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Aira caryophyllea Silver Hair-grass 26/06/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Aira praecox Early Hair-grass 26/06/1992 26/06/1992 flowering plant Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Alnus glutinosa Alder 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Alopecurus pratensis Meadow Foxtail 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Anagallis arvensis Scarlet Pimpernel 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Anisantha sterilis Barren Brome 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grass 06/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Anthriscus sylvestris Cow Parsley 01/06/1991 26/06/1992 flowering plant Arabidopsis thaliana Thale Cress 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Arenaria serpyllifolia Thyme-Leaved Sandwort 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Armoracia rusticana Horse-radish 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Arrhenatherum elatius False Oat-grass 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Arum maculatum Lords-and-Ladies 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Ballota nigra Black Horehound 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Barbarea vulgaris Winter-cress 01/06/1991 01/06/1991
Page 1 09/06/2010 Taxon Group Scientific Name Common Name First date Last date flowering plant Bellis perennis Daisy 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Betula pendula Silver Birch 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Brachypodium sylvaticum False-brome 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Bromus hordeaceus subsp. hordeaceus Common Soft-brome 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Bryonia dioica White Bryony 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Calamagrostis epigejos Wood Small-reed 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd's-purse 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Cardamine pratensis Cuckooflower 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Carduus crispus Welted Thistle 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Carduus nutans Musk Thistle 26/06/1992 26/06/1992 flowering plant Carex acuta Slender Tufted-sedge 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Carex flacca Glaucous Sedge 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Carex hirta Hairy Sedge 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Carex sylvatica Wood-sedge 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Centaurea nigra Common Knapweed 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Centaurea scabiosa Greater Knapweed 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Cerastium fontanum Common Mouse-ear 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Cerastium glomeratum Sticky Mouse-ear 01/06/1991 26/06/1992 flowering plant Chaenorhinum minus Small Toadflax 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Chaerophyllum temulum Rough Chervil 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Chamerion angustifolium Rosebay Willowherb 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Circaea lutetiana Enchanter's-nightshade 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Cirsium arvense Creeping Thistle 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Cirsium palustre Marsh Thistle 06/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Conium maculatum Hemlock 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Convolvulus arvensis Field Bindweed 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Conyza canadensis Canadian Fleabane 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Cornus sanguinea Dogwood 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Coronopus squamatus Swine-cress 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Crepis capillaris Smooth Hawk's-beard 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Crepis vesicaria Beaked Hawk's-beard 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Cynosurus cristatus Crested Dog's-tail 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Dactylis glomerata Cock's-foot 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Daucus carota subsp. carota Wild Carrot 06/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Deschampsia cespitosa Deschampsia cespitosa 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Dipsacus fullonum Dipsacus fullonum 01/06/1991 26/06/1992 flowering plant Epilobium hirsutum Great Willowherb 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Epilobium montanum Broad-leaved Willowherb 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Epilobium parviflorum Hoary Willowherb 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Epilobium roseum Pale Willowherb 26/06/1992 26/06/1992 flowering plant Epilobium tetragonum Square-stalked Willowherb 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Erigeron acer Blue Fleabane 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Euonymus europaeus Spindle 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Euphorbia exigua Dwarf Spurge 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Euphorbia peplus Petty Spurge 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Festuca arundinacea Tall Fescue 01/06/1991 06/07/1992
Page 2 09/06/2010 Taxon Group Scientific Name Common Name First date Last date flowering plant Festuca longifolia Blue Fescue 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Festuca ovina agg. Festuca ovina agg. 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Festuca rubra agg. Festuca rubra agg. 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Fragaria vesca Wild Strawberry 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Fraxinus excelsior Ash 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Galium aparine Cleavers 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Galium mollugo Hedge Bedstraw 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Galium verum Lady's Bedstraw 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Geranium dissectum Cut-leaved Crane's-bill 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Geranium molle Dove's-foot Crane's-bill 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Geranium pratense Meadow Crane's-bill 01/06/1991 26/06/1992 flowering plant Geranium robertianum Herb-Robert 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Geum urbanum Wood Avens 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Glechoma hederacea Ground-ivy 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Hedera helix Ivy 01/06/1991 26/06/1992 flowering plant Heracleum sphondylium Hogweed 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Holcus lanatus Yorkshire-fog 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Holcus mollis Creeping Soft-grass 06/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Hordeum murinum Wall Barley 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Humulus lupulus Hop 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Hypericum perforatum Perforate St John's-wort 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Hypochaeris radicata Cat's-ear 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Juncus articulatus Jointed Rush 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Juncus effusus Soft-rush 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Juncus inflexus Hard Rush 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Kickxia spuria Round-leaved Fluellen 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Knautia arvensis Field Scabious 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Lamium album White Dead-nettle 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Lamium purpureum Red Dead-nettle 01/06/1991 26/06/1992 flowering plant Lapsana communis Nipplewort 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Lathyrus linifolius Bitter-vetch 26/06/1992 26/06/1992 flowering plant Lathyrus nissolia Grass Vetchling 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Lathyrus pratensis Meadow Vetchling 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Leontodon autumnalis Autumn Hawkbit 26/06/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Leucanthemum vulgare Oxeye Daisy 26/06/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Ligustrum vulgare Wild Privet 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Linaria vulgaris Common Toadflax 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Linum catharticum Fairy Flax 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Lolium perenne Perennial Rye-grass 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Lonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Lotus corniculatus Common Bird's-foot-trefoil 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Luzula campestris Field Wood-rush 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Lychnis flos-cuculi Ragged-Robin 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Malus sylvestris Apple 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Malva moschata Musk-mallow 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Malva sylvestris Common Mallow 01/06/1991 26/06/1992 flowering plant Matricaria discoidea Pineappleweed 01/06/1991 06/07/1992
Page 3 09/06/2010 Taxon Group Scientific Name Common Name First date Last date flowering plant Medicago lupulina Black Medick 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Melilotus officinalis Ribbed Melilot 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Mercurialis perennis Dog's Mercury 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Moehringia trinervia Three-nerved Sandwort 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Myosotis arvensis Field Forget-me-not 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Myosotis ramosissima Early Forget-me-not 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Odontites vernus Red Bartsia 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Papaver dubium subsp. dubium Long-headed Poppy 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Papaver rhoeas Common Poppy 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Pastinaca sativa Wild Parsnip 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Persicaria maculosa Redshank 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Phleum pratense Timothy 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Picris echioides Bristly Oxtongue 01/06/1991 26/06/1992 flowering plant Pimpinella saxifraga Burnet-saxifrage 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Plantago lanceolata Ribwort Plantain 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Plantago major Greater Plantain 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Poa annua Annual Meadow-grass 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Poa pratensis Smooth Meadow-Grass 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Poa trivialis Rough Meadow-grass 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Potentilla anserina Silverweed 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Potentilla erecta Tormentil 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Potentilla reptans Creeping Cinquefoil 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Primula vulgaris Primrose 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Prunella vulgaris Selfheal 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Prunus spinosa Blackthorn 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Pulicaria dysenterica Common Fleabane 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Quercus robur Pedunculate Oak 01/06/1991 26/06/1992 flowering plant Ranunculus acris Meadow Buttercup 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Ranunculus arvensis Corn Buttercup 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Ranunculus bulbosus Bulbous Buttercup 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Ranunculus ficaria Lesser Celandine 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Ranunculus repens Creeping Buttercup 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Reseda lutea Wild Mignonette 26/06/1992 26/06/1992 flowering plant Reseda luteola Weld 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Rhamnus cathartica Buckthorn 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Rosa Rosa 26/06/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Rosa arvensis Field-rose 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Rosa canina agg. Rosa canina agg. 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Rubus caesius Dewberry 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Rubus fruticosus agg. Bramble 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Rubus idaeus Raspberry 06/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Rumex acetosa Common Sorrel 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Rumex acetosella Sheep's Sorrel 06/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Rumex crispus Curled Dock 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Rumex obtusifolius Broad-leaved Dock 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Sagina apetala Annual Pearlwort 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Sagina nodosa Knotted Pearlwort 01/01/1990 15/07/1992 flowering plant Sagina procumbens Procumbent Pearlwort 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Salix caprea Goat Willow 01/06/1991 15/07/1992
Page 4 09/06/2010 Taxon Group Scientific Name Common Name First date Last date flowering plant Salix fragilis Crack-willow 26/06/1992 26/06/1992 flowering plant Salix viminalis Osier 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Sambucus nigra Elder 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Sanguisorba officinalis Great Burnet 26/06/1992 26/06/1992 flowering plant Sanicula europaea Sanicle 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Scabiosa columbaria Small Scabious 26/06/1992 26/06/1992 flowering plant Scrophularia nodosa Common Figwort 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Senecio erucifolius Hoary Ragwort 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Senecio jacobaea Common Ragwort 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Senecio squalidus Oxford Ragwort 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Senecio viscosus Sticky Groundsel 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Senecio vulgaris Groundsel 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Silene dioica Red Campion 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Silene latifolia White Campion 01/06/1991 26/06/1992 flowering plant Sinapis arvensis Charlock 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Sisymbrium officinale Hedge Mustard 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Solanum dulcamara Bittersweet 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Sonchus arvensis Perennial Sow-thistle 01/06/1991 06/07/1992 flowering plant Sonchus asper Prickly Sow-thistle 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Sonchus oleraceus Smooth Sow-thistle 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Stachys sylvatica Hedge Woundwort 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Stellaria graminea Lesser Stitchwort 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Stellaria media Common Chickweed 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Tamus communis Black Bryony 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Taraxacum officinale agg. Taraxacum officinale agg. 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Torilis japonica Upright Hedge-parsley 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Tragopogon pratensis Goat's-beard 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Tragopogon pratensis subsp. pratensis Tragopogon pratensis subsp. pratensis 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Trifolium campestre Hop Trefoil 01/06/1991 26/06/1992 flowering plant Trifolium dubium Lesser Trefoil 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Trifolium pratense Red Clover 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Trifolium repens White Clover 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Tripleurospermum maritimum Tripleurospermum maritimum 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Trisetum flavescens Yellow Oat-grass 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Tussilago farfara Colt's-foot 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Ulmus procera English Elm 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Urtica dioica Common Nettle 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Verbascum nigrum Dark Mullein 06/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Verbascum thapsus Great Mullein 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Veronica arvensis Wall Speedwell 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Veronica chamaedrys Germander Speedwell 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Veronica hederifolia Ivy-leaved Speedwell 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Veronica officinalis Heath Speedwell 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Veronica persica Common Field-speedwell 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Veronica serpyllifolia Thyme-leaved Speedwell 06/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Viburnum lantana Wayfaring-tree 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Vicia cracca Tufted Vetch 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Vicia hirsuta Hairy Tare 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Vicia sativa subsp. nigra Narrow-leaved Vetch 01/06/1991 15/07/1992
Page 5 09/06/2010 Taxon Group Scientific Name Common Name First date Last date flowering plant Vicia sepium Bush Vetch 15/07/1992 15/07/1992 flowering plant Vicia tetrasperma Smooth Tare 06/07/1992 06/07/1992 flowering plant Viola arvensis Field Pansy 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 flowering plant Viola odorata Sweet Violet 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 flowering plant Viola riviniana Common Dog-violet 26/06/1992 26/06/1992 flowering plant Vulpia bromoides Squirreltail Fescue 26/06/1992 06/07/1992 fungus Coriolopsis gallica Coriolopsis gallica 26/06/1992 26/06/1992 horsetail Equisetum arvense Field Horsetail 01/06/1991 15/07/1992 insect - beetle (Coleoptera) Adalia decempunctata 10-spot Ladybird 19/07/2008 19/07/2008 insect - beetle (Coleoptera) Amara Amara 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - beetle (Coleoptera) Bembidion Bembidion 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - beetle (Coleoptera) Bruchus pisorum Pea Beetle 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - beetle (Coleoptera) Clytus arietis Wasp Beetle 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - butterfly Aglais urticae Small Tortoiseshell 08/04/2007 19/07/2008 insect - butterfly Anthocharis cardamines Orange-tip 11/05/2008 11/05/2008 insect - butterfly Aphantopus hyperantus Ringlet 19/07/2008 19/07/2008 insect - butterfly Gonepteryx rhamni Brimstone 05/04/2007 08/04/2007 insect - butterfly Inachis io Peacock 05/04/2007 26/04/2008 insect - butterfly Maniola jurtina Meadow Brown 19/07/2008 19/07/2008 insect - butterfly Pieris napi Green-veined White 11/05/2008 16/05/2009 insect - butterfly Pieris rapae Small White 05/04/2007 08/04/2007 insect - butterfly Polygonia c-album Comma 29/10/2008 29/10/2008 insect - butterfly Polyommatus icarus Common Blue 11/05/2008 16/05/2009 insect - butterfly Pyronia tithonus Hedge Brown 19/07/2008 19/07/2008 insect - hymenopteran Formica fusca Formica fusca 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - moth Anthophila fabriciana Common Nettle-tap 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - moth Euproctis similis Yellow-tail 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - moth Scotopteryx chenopodiata Shaded Broad-bar 19/07/2008 19/07/2008 insect - moth Udea lutealis Pale Straw Pearl 19/07/2008 19/07/2008 insect - moth Zygaena filipendulae Six-spot Burnet 19/07/2008 19/07/2008 insect - true bug Centrotus cornutus Tree Hopper 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - true fly (Diptera) Agromyza reptans Agromyza reptans 01/06/1991 01/06/1991 insect - true fly (Diptera) Beris chalybata Beris chalybata 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - true fly (Diptera) Cheilosia proxima Cheilosia proxima 19/07/2008 19/07/2008 insect - true fly (Diptera) Chrysogaster solstitialis Chrysogaster solstitialis 19/07/2008 19/07/2008 insect - true fly (Diptera) Epistrophe eligans Epistrophe eligans 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - true fly (Diptera) Episyrphus balteatus Episyrphus balteatus 19/07/2008 19/07/2008 insect - true fly (Diptera) Eristalis pertinax Eristalis pertinax 19/07/2008 19/07/2008 insect - true fly (Diptera) Leucozona lucorum Leucozona lucorum 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - true fly (Diptera) Lonchaeidae Lonchaeidae 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - true fly (Diptera) Mesembrina meridiana Mesembrina meridiana 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - true fly (Diptera) Myathropa florea Myathropa florea 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - true fly (Diptera) Pelidnoptera fuscipennis Pelidnoptera fuscipennis 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - true fly (Diptera) Platycheirus albimanus Platycheirus albimanus 19/07/2008 19/07/2008 insect - true fly (Diptera) Platycheirus tarsalis Platycheirus tarsalis 16/05/2009 16/05/2009 insect - true fly (Diptera) Syrphus ribesii Syrphus ribesii 19/07/2008 19/07/2008 insect - true fly (Diptera) Tephritis leontodontis Tephritis leontodontis 19/07/2008 19/07/2008 terrestrial mammal Micromys minutus Harvest Mouse 28/09/1995 28/09/1995 terrestrial mammal Sciurus carolinensis Eastern Grey Squirrel 18/05/2008 18/05/2008
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APPENDIX 3 Overview of Relevant Legislation
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GENERAL LEGISLATION AND POLICY OVERVIEW
This section provides an overview of the framework of legislation and policy which underpins nature conservation and is a material consideration in the planning process in England.
CONSERVATION OF HABITATS AND SPECIES REGULATIONS 2010 (HABITATS REGULATIONS 2010) The Habitats Regulations 2010 consolidate and update the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 and all its various amendments. The Habitats Regulations 2010 are the principal means by which the EEC Council Directive 92/43 (The Habitats Directive) as amended is transposed into English and Welsh law.
The Habitats Regulations 2010 place duty upon the relevant authority of government to identify sites which are of importance to the habitats and species listed in Annexes I and II of the Habitats Directive. Those sites which meet the criteria are, in conjunction with the European Commission, designated as Sites of Community Importance, which are subsequently identified as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) by the European Union member states. The regulations also place a duty upon the government to maintain a register of European protected sites designated as a result of EC Directive 79/409/EEC on the Conservation of Wild Birds (The Birds Directive). These sites are termed Special Protection Areas (SPA) and, in conjunction with SACs, form a network of sites known as Natura 2000. The Habitats Directive introduces for the first time for protected areas, the precautionary principle; that is that projects can only be permitted having ascertained no adverse effect on the integrity of the site. Projects may still be permitted if there are no alternatives, and there are imperative reasons of overriding public interest.
The Habitats Regulations 2010 also provide for the protection of individual species of fauna and flora of European conservation concern listed in Schedules 2 and 5 respectively. Schedule 2 includes species such as otter and great crested newt for which the UK population represents a significant proportion of the total European population. It is an offence to deliberately kill, injure, disturb or trade these species. Schedule 5 plant species are protected from unlawful destruction, uprooting or trade under the regulations.
THE WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT (WCA) 1981 (AS AMENDED) The WCA, as amended, consolidates and amends pre-existing national wildlife legislation in order to implement the Bern Convention and the Birds Directive. It complements the Conservation (Natural Habitats. &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended), offering protection to a wider range of species. The Act also provides for the designation and protection of national conservation sites of value for their floral, faunal or geological features, termed Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs).
Schedules of the act provide lists of protected species, both flora and fauna, and detail the possible offences that apply to these species. All relevant species specific legislation is detailed later in this Appendix.
THE COUNTRYSIDE AND RIGHTS OF WAY (CROW) ACT 2000 The CROW Act, introduced in England and Wales in 2000, amends and strengthens existing wildlife legislation detailed in the WCA. It places a duty on government departments and the National Assembly for Wales to have regard for biodiversity, and provides increased powers for the protection and maintenance of SSSIs.
The Act also contains lists of habitats and species (Section 74) for which conservation measures should be promoted, in accordance with the recommendations of the Convention on Biological Diversity (Rio Earth Summit) 1992.
THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL COMMUNITIES (NERC) ACT 2006 Section 40 of the NERC Act places a duty upon all local authorities and public bodies in England and Wales to promote and enhance biodiversity in all of their functions. Sections 41 (England) and 42 (Wales) list habitats and species of principal importance to the conservation of biodiversity. These lists supersede Section 74 of the CRoW Act 2000. These species and habitats are a material consideration in the planning process.
THE HEDGEROW REGULATIONS 1997 The Hedgerow Regulations make provision for the identification of important hedgerows which may not be removed without permission from the Local Planning Authority.
UK BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN
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The United Kingdom Biodiversity Action Plan (UKBAP), first published in 1994 and updated in 2007, is a government initiative designed to implement the requirements of the Convention of Biological Diversity to conserve and enhance species and habitats. The UKBAP contains a list of priority habitats and species of conservation concern in the UK, and outlines biodiversity initiatives designed to enhance their conservation status. Lists and Broad and Local habitats are also included. The priority habitats and species correlate with those listed on Section 41 and 42 of the NERC Act.
The UKBAP requires that conservation of biodiversity is addressed at a County level through the production of Local BAPs. These are complementary to the UKBAP, however are targeted towards species of conservation concern characteristic of each area. In addition, a number of local authorities and large organisations have produced their own BAPs.
UKBAP and Local BAP targets with regard to species and habitats are a material consideration in the planning process.
PLANNING POLICY
Planning Policy Statement 9 Planning Policy Statement 9 provides guidance to local authorities regarding the protection of biodiversity and geology through the planning system in England. Key principles relating to biodiversity include:
• Development plan policies and planning decisions should be based upon up-to-date information about the environmental characteristics of their areas. These characteristics should include the relevant biodiversity and geological resources of the area. In reviewing environmental characteristics local authorities should assess the potential to sustain and enhance those resources.
• Plan policies and planning decisions should aim to maintain, and enhance, restore or add to biodiversity and geological conservation interests. In taking decisions, local planning authorities should ensure that appropriate weight is attached to designated sites of international, national and local importance; protected species; and to biodiversity and geological interests within the wider environment.
• Plan policies should promote opportunities for the incorporation of beneficial biodiversity and geological features within the design of development.
National planning policy is implemented through local and regional planning policies.
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SPECIES SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
Bats Bats and the places they use for shelter or protection (i.e. roosts) receive European protection under The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (Habitats Regulations 2010). They receive further legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (WCA) 1981, as amended. This protection means that bats, and the places they use for shelter or protection, are capable of being a material consideration in the planning process.
Regulation 41 of the Habitats Regulations 2010, states that a person commits an offence if they:
• deliberately capture, injure or kill a bat; • deliberately disturb bats; or • damage or destroy a bat roost (breeding site or resting place).
Disturbance of animals includes in particular any disturbance which is likely to impair their ability to survive, to breed or reproduce, or to rear or nurture their young, or in the case of animals of a hibernating or migratory species, to hibernate or migrate; or to affect significantly the local distribution or abundance of the species to which they belong.
It is an offence under the Habitats Regulations 2010 for any person to have in his possession or control, to transport, to sell or exchange or to offer for sale, any live or dead bats, part of a bat or anything derived from bats, which has been unlawfully taken from the wild.
Whilst broadly similar to the above legislation, the WCA 1981 (as amended) differs in the following ways:
• Section 9(1) of the WCA makes it an offence to intentionally (rather than deliberately) kill, injure or take any protected species. • Section 9(4)(a) of the WCA makes it an offence to intentionally or recklessly* damage or destroy, or obstruct access to, any structure or place which a protected species uses for shelter or protection. • Section 9(4)(b) of the WCA makes it an offence to intentionally or recklessly* disturb any protected species while it is occupying a structure or place which it uses for shelter or protection.
*Reckless offences were added by the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000.
As bats re-use the same roosts (breeding site or resting place) after periods of vacancy, legal opinion is that roosts are protected whether or not bats are present.
Nesting Birds Nesting and nest building birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act WCA 1981 (as amended). Some species (listed in Schedule 1 of the WCA) are protected by special penalties.
Subject to the provisions of the act, if any person intentionally: • kills, injures or takes any wild bird; • takes, damages or destroys the nest of any wild bird while that nest is in use or being built; or • takes or destroys an egg of any wild bird, he shall be guilty of an offence.
‘Reckless’ offences with regard to the disturbance of nesting wild birds included in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act were added by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
The Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 places a duty on Government Departments to have regard for the conservation of biodiversity and maintains lists of species and habitats which are of principal importance for the purposes of conserving biodiversity in England and Wales. These lists include a number of bird species.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
TITLE: UPLANDS CHILDRENS CENTRE, BRIXWORTH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY
A Report to Lambert Smith Hampton
Contract Number: C107599
Report Number: RT-MME-107599-01
Revision Number: 00
Description: Final
Date: June 2010
Checked by:
Jemma Gaskin Principal Technical Ecological Consultant
Approved by:
Philip Fermor Managing Director
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UPDATED INITIAL AND NOCTURNAL BAT SURVEY
UPLANDS CHILDRENS CENTRE, BRIXWORTH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
A Report to Lambert Smith Hampton
Middlemarch Environmental Ltd. Triumph House Birmingham Road Allesley, Coventry CV5 9AZ
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Report Number: RT-MME-107908
July 2010
Updated Initial and Nocturnal Bat Survey: RT-MME-107908 Uplands Childrens Centre, Brixworth, Northamptonshire
UPDATED INITIAL AND NOCTURNAL BAT SURVEY
UPLANDS CHILDRENS CENTRE, BRIXWORTH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
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This study was conducted and compiled by: Lizzie Reffin BSc (Hons)
The contents of this report are the responsibility of Middlemarch Environmental Ltd. It should be noted that whilst every effort is made to meet the client’s brief, no site investigation can ensure complete assessment or prediction of the natural environment
Contract Number C107908
July 2010
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...... 4 1.1 BACKGROUND...... 4 1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION ...... 4 1.3 LEGISLATION ...... 4 2. METHODOLOGY ...... 7 2.1 NOCTURNAL BAT SURVEY ...... 7 3. RESULTS ...... 8 3.1 NOCTURNAL BAT SURVEY ...... 8 4. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS...... 11 5. RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 12 REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY ...... 13 APPENDIX 1 ...... 14
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND In July 2010, Middlemarch Environmental Ltd was commissioned by Lambert Smith Hampton to undertake an updated initial bat survey and a nocturnal bat survey of the building at Uplands Childrens Centre, Brixworth in Northamptonshire. It is understood that the building is to be demolished to allow for a new development.
Middlemarch Environmental Ltd has previously undertaken an initial bat survey during June 2010 (Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Report Number RT-MME-107599-02) and an Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey (RT-MME-107599-01). During the initial survey several features were identified which may provide suitable roosting locations for bats and as access was not possible into the loft an updated initial survey and nocturnal survey was recommended.
1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION The site is located off Church Street in Brixworth, Northamptonshire and is centred at National Grid Reference SP 747 710. The site comprises two buildings surrounded by hardstanding. The larger building is utilised as a school and the smaller building is vacant which is falling into a state of disrepair. Hardstanding surrounds the site if the form of recreational areas and footpaths a small area of ornamental planting is present to the northern portion of the site.
The site is set in a semi-rural location and surrounded by residential properties. Church Street forms the southern boundary to the site, the track to All Saints Church forms the western boundary, the church yard forms the northern boundary and residential properties with their associated gardens are present to the east. Residential properties are located further beyond the immediate boundaries with agricultural land surrounding the town of Brixworth.
1.3 LEGISLATION Bats and the places they use for shelter or protection (i.e. roosts) receive European protection under The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (Habitats Regulations 2010). They receive further legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (WCA) 1981, as amended. This protection means that bats, and the places they use for shelter or protection, are capable of being a material consideration in the planning process.
Regulation 41 of the Habitats Regulations 2010, states that a person commits an offence if they: • deliberately capture, injure or kill a bat; • deliberately disturb bats; or • damage or destroy a bat roost (breeding site or resting place).
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Disturbance of animals includes in particular any disturbance which is likely to impair their ability to survive, to breed or reproduce, or to rear or nurture their young, or in the case of animals of a hibernating or migratory species, to hibernate or migrate; or to affect significantly the local distribution or abundance of the species to which they belong.
It is an offence under the Habitats Regulations 2010 for any person to have in his possession or control, to transport, to sell or exchange or to offer for sale, any live or dead bats, part of a bat or anything derived from bats, which has been unlawfully taken from the wild.
Whilst broadly similar to the above legislation, the WCA 1981 (as amended) differs in the following ways:
• Section 9(1) of the WCA makes it an offence to intentionally (rather than deliberately) kill, injure or take any protected species. • Section 9(4)(a) of the WCA makes it an offence to intentionally or recklessly* damage or destroy, or obstruct access to, any structure or place which a protected species uses for shelter or protection. • Section 9(4)(b) of the WCA makes it an offence to intentionally or recklessly* disturb any protected species while it is occupying a structure or place which it uses for shelter or protection.
*Reckless offences were added by the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000.
As bats re-use the same roosts (breeding site or resting place) after periods of vacancy, legal opinion is that roosts are protected whether or not bats are present. The Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 places a duty on public bodies to have regard for the conservation of biodiversity and maintains lists of species and habitats which are of principal importance for the purposes of conserving biodiversity in England and Wales. These lists supersede Section 74 of the CRoW Act 2000.
The United Kingdom Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) first published in 1994 and updated in 2007, is a government initiative designed to implement the requirements of the Convention of Biological Diversity to conserve and enhance species and habitats. The UK BAP contains a list of priority habitats and species of conservation concern in the UK, and outlines biodiversity initiatives designed to enhance their conservation status. The priority habitats and species in England correlate with those listed on Section 41 of the NERC Act.
The following bat species are listed on the UK BAP and Section 41 of the NERC Act 2006: Barbastelle Bat Barbastella barbastellus, Bechstein’s Bat Myotis bechsteini, Noctule Bat Nyctalus noctula, Soprano Pipistrelle Pipistrellus pygmaeus, Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus
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Bats are not listed on the Northamptonshire BAP.
The reader should refer to the original legislation for the definitive interpretation.
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2. METHODOLOGY
2.1 INITIAL BAT SURVEY In line with the specifications detailed by English Nature (2004), a daytime survey of the site was conducted. A visual assessment was undertaken of the site internally and externally for activity and signs of possible bat presence. All likely roosting areas were visually assessed. Any accessible holes/cracks and crevices, which could have allowed bat access into potential roosting areas were inspected using an endoscope and clu-light (torch) where safe to do so.
2.2 NOCTURNAL BAT SURVEY A nocturnal survey was conducted, continuing until 120 minutes after sunset. The aim of this survey was to detect whether bats are roosting within the building on site, and to enable a profile of site utilisation by bats to be compiled.
The nocturnal survey was conducted using electronic bat detectors (Pettersson D240X time expansion and Bat Box Duet with associated recording devices) to facilitate the detection of bats and to aid in the determination of species of bat using the site. Subsequent computer analysis of recordings allowed all species of bat using the site to be identified.
The surveys were undertaken in accordance with guidance published by the Bat Conservation Trust in 2007.
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3. RESULTS
3.1 UPDATED INITIAL BAT SURVEY The updated initial bat survey was undertaken on 12th July 2010 by Lizzie Reffin (Ecological Consultant).
Weather conditions at the time of the initial survey are presented in Table 3.1.
Parameter Conditions Temperature (°C) 23 Cloud Cover (%) 90 Precipitation Dry Wind Speed (Beaufort) F0-1 Table 3.1: Weather Conditions during Initial Survey
The details of the external assessment and the site layout can be found in Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Report Number RT-MME-107599-02.
Internal Assessment The loft of the building comprised a large open space with exposed wooden beams including ridge beam (Plate 3.1).
Plate 3.1: Loft Space
No sarking was present within the loft space. The beams including the ridge beam were generally covered with a dense layer of cobwebs indicating that this feature has not been recently utilised as an access point or roosting location by bats.
Hanging cobwebs were recorded throughout the loft space stretching from the apex to the floor indicating that no bats have recently flown within the loft space.
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A gap was recorded at the southern gable end where a section of brick was missing (Plate 3.2). The gap was free of cobwebs indicating that this feature may have been recently utilised by bats or other fauna as an access point. No evidence of bats (i.e. droppings, scratch marks, urine staining, feeding remains or bats) was recorded in or around this feature.
Plate 3.2: Gap in Brickwork at Gable End
The northern and southern gable ends comprised exposed bricks. The brickwork was in good condition with no cracks, crevices or missing mortar recorded. Both gable ends were covered with dense cobwebs.
No evidence of bats (i.e. droppings, scratch marks, urine staining, feeding remains or bats) was recorded during the internal assessment of the building.
3.2 NOCTURNAL BAT SURVEY The nocturnal bat survey was conducted on 12th July 2010 by Lizzie Reffin (Ecological Consultant) and Ruth Hardie (Field Assisstant). Weather conditions at the time of the nocturnal survey are presented in Table 3.2.
Parameter Conditions Start Finish Temperature (°C) 20 18 Cloud Cover (%) 80 40 Precipitation Dry Dry Wind Speed (Beaufort) F0-1 F0-1 Table 3.1: Weather Conditions during Nocturnal Survey
Surveyors were placed at in strategic locations so as to ensure coverage of all potential roosting locations. The nocturnal survey commenced 20 minutes prior to sunset and continued until 120 minutes after sunset. Sunset was at 21.28 hrs (BBC Weather Centre Data for Northampton). Two species of bats, common pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus and noctule Nyctalus noctula were recorded during the survey. Surveyor locations and survey results are plotted on drawing number C107908-01 in Appendix 1.
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The first bat detected was a noctule at 21.51 (23 minutes after sunset). This bat was not observed but due to the faint detection it is anticipated that the bat was commuting high over the site.
At 21.54 (26 minutes after sunset) a common pipistrelle was detected commuting on to site from the north foraging above the school grounds before exiting the site to the north.
At 21.56 a second noctule was detected flying high above the site.
A second common pipistrelle was detected at 22.06. This bat was not observed and was only briefly detected to the north of the site.
At 22.08 a common pipistrelle was detected commuting from the north of the site from the direction of the church along the drive to the west of the site and exited the site to the south.
At 22.20 a common pipistrelle was detected to the north west of the site. This bat was not observed.
Subsequent analysis of sound recordings did not detect any further species of bat using the site.
No bats were noted exiting, or entering the building during the survey period.
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4. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS
External Assessment The building present within the survey area offers numerous features suitable for use by bats as roosting locations including: • Slipped and lifted roof tiles; • Gaps at eaves around beams; • Lifted lead flashing around chimney; and, • Lifted roofing felt.
No evidence of bats (i.e. droppings, scratch marks, urine staining or bats) was recorded during the external assessment of the building however, all features could not be fully inspected due to their height and location including lead flashing and roof tiles.
Internal assessment The loft space within the building offers the following suitable features which bats may utilise as access points or roosting locations: • The area between the slates and the ridge beam.
No evidence of bats (i.e. droppings, scratch marks, urine staining, feeding remains or bats) was recorded during the internal assessment of the building.
Nocturnal Survey Two bat species were recorded using the survey area during the nocturnal bat survey. No bats were noted emerging from, or entering into, any roost locations within the building which was the subject of this study.
Regular commuting and foraging by common pipistrelles was noted within the vicinity of the building which is scheduled for demolition with the access drive to the church and the garden area to the north of the site offering some foraging and commuting value.
The south western corner of the building was well lit with street lighting which may affect the likelihood of other species of bat utilising the building as a roost.
The peak emergence time for pipistrelle bats is generally considered to be between 20-30 minutes after sunset and occasionally before (Jones and Walsh, 2006). The observation of common pipistrelle bats close to the site 26 minutes after sunset would suggest that a roost is located within close proximity to the site.
Recommendations regarding the proposed redevelopment of the site are made in Section 5.
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5. RECOMMENDATIONS
After discussions with Carl Simms the County Ecologist for Northamptonshire it has been agreed that the building does not at present contain a bat roost and as such it is recommended that the building is demolished prior to the 2011 bat activity season. If this is not possible additional surveys will be required to ensure that no bats have colonised the features outlined in Section 4 of this report in the interim.
Should a bat be found during the demolition works all works must cease and a suitably qualified ecologist contacted.
The Bat Survey – Good Practice Guidelines published by the Bat Conservation Trust (2007) recommends that at least two to three nocturnal surveys (including a dawn swarm within 24 hours of a nocturnal survey) be undertaken during the bat activity season (optimal survey period May to August, inclusive).
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REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bat Conservation Trust (2007). Good Practice Guidelines. Bat Conservation Trust, London.
English Nature (2004). Bat Mitigation Guidelines. English Nature, Peterborough.
Jones and Walsh (2006). A Guide To British Bats. The Mammal Society, London.
Mitchell-Jones, A.J. & McLeish, A.P. (2004). The Bat Workers’ Manual (3rd Ed.). JNCC, Peterborough.
Middlemarch Environmental Ltd (2010). Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey, Uplands Childrens Centre, Brixworth, Northamptonshire RT-MME-107599-01.
Middlemarch Environmental Ltd (2010). Initial Bat Survey, Uplands Childrens Centre, Brixworth, Northamptonshire RT-MME-107599-02.
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APPENDIX 1
Middlemarch Environmental Ltd Drawing C107908-01 Nocturnal Survey Results
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Church Street
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Lambert Smith Hampton Uplands Childrens Centre, Brixworth Drawing Drawing Number
Nocturnal Bat Survey C107908-01 Revision Date C Legend 00 July 2010
Scale at A4 Drawn By 1
1:350 JONP 0 Approved By Notes
D 7 Surveyor location LR - 9 0 8 V Common pipistrelle, Foraging - 0 1
Triumph House, Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9AZ T:01676 525880 F:01676 521400 E:[email protected] This map is reproduced from the Ordance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty's Stationary Office. (c) Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution of civil proceedings. $ Licence Number: 100040519 Updated Initial and Nocturnal Bat Survey: RT-MME-107908 Uplands Childrens Centre, Brixworth, Northamptonshire
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UPDATED INITIAL AND NOCTURNAL BAT SURVEY
UPLANDS CHILDRENS CENTRE, BRIXWORTH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
A Report to Lambert Smith Hampton
Contract Number: C107908 Report Number: RT-MME-107908
Revision Number: 00 Description: Final Date: July 2010
Checked by:
Jemma Gaskin Principal Technical Ecological Consultant
Approved by:
Dr Philip Fermor Managing Director
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