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Polegate and Willingdon Appendix 1.4 – Polegate and Willingdon 547 Sites 120_1510 Hindsland Fields (East) 193_1510 Land Bounded in Part by A27 & Levett Road 204_1510 Cophall Farm 236_3370 Mornings Mill Farm 241_1510 Land at Shepham Lane 255_1510 Land at and Adjoining Honey Farm 257_1510 Land Adjacent to Cophall Farm 271_1510 Land South of Aberdale Road 457_1510 Little Shepham, Shepham Lane 540_3370 Land at Broderickland & Hamlands Farm 772_1510 Land at Rear of Dittons Farm 835_1510 Land at Polly Arch, Lynholm Road 548 120/1510 Hindsland Fields (East), Eastbourne Road Ecological Assessment Site overview The site is identified as a playing field in a semi-urban setting on the boundary of residential development between Polegate and Lower Willingdon; it is bordered on the east by agricultural land (Morning’s Mill Farm). Aside from farmland, the surrounding area is developed for housing, recreation and transport. The site itself comprises open grassed land bordered by scrub, hedgerow and trees. No significant built structures are present. The local soils are slightly permeable seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loams and clays with impeded drainage. Ecological baseline: search radii from site boundary Sites of European and national importance: 500m Sites of local importance and protected and/or notable species: 500m Ponds and waterbodies: 500m Ecological baseline: designated sites A number of designated sites have been recorded from within the search radius; refer to Figure 6.4 designated sites mapping for more details of locations. Sites of European importance None Sites of national importance None Sites of local importance Distance Site from site Direction Key habitat/ features of interest (approx.) Deciduous woodland A small area of deciduous woodland lies to the 350m NE Priority Habitat north east of site beyond the site boundary. Ecological baseline: protected species Records covered a broad range of species, including some of the following: - Plants (box, broad-leaved spurge, large leaved lime) - Reptiles (common lizard, slow worm,) - Birds (hobby, black redstart) - Invertebrates (wall, sallow, white admiral, Webb’s wainscot, Roesel’s Bush-cricket) - Mammals (water vole, common pipistrelle, hedgehog) 549 120/1510 Hindsland Fields (East), Eastbourne Road Refer to Figure 6.5 protected species mapping for more details of locations Ecological baseline: non-native species The following non-native species have previously been recorded from within the search radius: - Plants; Wall cotoneaster Setting and green infrastructure The sites lies in a semi-urban landscape adjacent to the urban edge of Polegate with a strong green infrastructure network on all except the west side comprising in-site woodland and some hedged field boundaries. The surrounding landuse is a mixture of farmland, recreation (playing fields) and housing. A minor watercourse (drain) arises to the south of the site and flows south toward the A2270. There are no ponds within the search area. Local wildlife corridors and green infrastructure connectivity are mapped at Figure 6.3A. ‘Blue’ infrastructure connectivity and ponds are mapped at Figure 6.3B. Management and habitat condition The site is unmanaged, although tracks through the vegetation indicate informal public access. Habitat Description Figure 120/1510/E01 shows the results of the Phase I survey and the habitats present. Each of these is described below. A2.1 Dense/continuous scrub This community type, which appears to have developed from the hedgerows which previously bounded the site, now skirts more or less the entirety of the site boundary. The scrub is tiered in structure, increasing in height with distance from the interior of the site, and this is particularly the case along the site’s eastern boundary where there is less shading tree cover. Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. dominates towards the centre of the field, with blackthorn Prunus spinosa, elder Sambucus nigra and hawthorn Crataegus monogyna becoming more prominent towards the site boundaries. Scrub towards the northern boundary contains a higher proportion of oak Quercus robur, hazel Corylus avellana, and goat willow Salix caprea relative to the other species. Ground storey species include lesser stitchwort Stellaria graminea, creeping thistle Cirsium arvense, bittersweet Solanum dulcamara, nettle Urtica dioica, cleavers Galium aparine, hogweed Heracleum spondylium, and bindweed Calystegia sepium. A2.2 Scattered scrub Scattered scrub is a prominent feature through the interior of the site. Juvenile oak Quercus robur dominates, with other species including dog rose Rosa canina, bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. and hawthorn Crataegus monogyna. B2.2 Semi-improved neutral grassland This grassland community type occupies the area not dominated by dense scrub. False oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius dominates. Other grasses present include timothy Phleum pratense, Yorkshire fog Holcus lanatus, common bent Agrostis capillaris, and cock’s-foot Dactylis glomerata. Associated forbs include common bird’s-foot trefoil Lotus corniculatus, meadow vetchling Lathyrus pratensis, lesser stitchwort Stellaria 550 120/1510 Hindsland Fields (East), Eastbourne Road graminea, hogweed Heracleum spondylium, ragwort Senecio jacobaea, and creeping thistle Cirsium arvense, which is patchily abundant. J2.1.1 Native species-rich hedge with trees The hedgerows are partially obscured by the dense and continuous scrub habitats alongside the boundaries. The hedgerows appear dominated by a mixture of hawthorn Crataegus monogyna and blackthorn Prunus spinosa, with associated woody species including oak Quercus robur, goat willow Salix caprea, bramble Rubus fruticosus agg., hazel Corylus avellana, elder Sambucus nigra and dog rose Rosa canina. The hedgerow standards primarily consist of large, mature oaks Quercus robur The hedge bases were not visible. Protected species The site is considered to have potential to support the following protected species and features: Present/potentially present Species/Features (suitable habitats onsite) Veteran trees There are no veteran trees on site. The site features species rich hedgerow habitat. Notable site habitats If these habitats are likely to be impacted by development proposals then habitat surveys would be advisable. Rare and scarce plants The presence of uncommon plant species is unlikely. The site is considered unlikely to support rare or scarce Rare and scarce invertebrates invertebrates. Site habitats e.g. hedgerow, scrub, grassland, are suitable for Amphibians including great crested newts this group, however the absence of local ponds means that presence is unlikely. The following habitats are suitable for this species group Reptiles (hedgerow, scrub, grassland) and presence on site is likely. The hedgerow and scrub habitats are likely to support nesting birds. The proximity to high quality bird nesting and foraging Breeding/Wintering birds habitats including a large tract of pasture means that the presence of less common species cannot be ruled out. The site is not considered likely to support significant populations of wintering birds The scrub and hedgerow habitats have potential to support Dormouse dormouse. Aquatic mammals including water vole and otter There are no habitats on site suitable for these species. 551 120/1510 Hindsland Fields (East), Eastbourne Road Terrestrial mammals including badger No badger setts or other signs were noted during the Phase I survey. However, the habitats in the local area are very suitable for this species and foraging use cannot be ruled out. Several of the site trees are of sufficient size, or age, or have structural features which are suitable for bats. However, Bats (roosting potential) detailed bat inspections have not been undertaken. Bat presence cannot be ruled out. The site is likely to offer bat foraging opportunity and may also Bats (foraging and commuting) be used by bats moving between foraging habitat within the local landscape. Indicative Ecological Appraisal The table below summarises the likely or potential value of ecological receptors with a provisional assessment of the unmitigated impact of any development. This assessment is indicative until such time the recommended further surveys can be undertaken. The precautionary principal has been adopted in arriving at this assessment. Level of Unmitigated Confidence Mitigated Feature Scale value impact level impact Sites of European N/A N/A importance Sites of national importance N/A N/A Sites of local importance Medium County Neutral Probable Moderate Habitats Lower Parish Probable Adverse Veteran trees N/A N/A Plants N/A N/A Invertebrates N/A N/A Amphibians including great N/A N/A crested newts Reptiles Unknown Unknown Breeding birds Unknown Unknown Dormice Unknown Unknown Aquatic mammals including N/A N/A water voles and otters Terrestrial mammals Unknown Unknown including badgers Bats Unknown Unknown Recommendations for further survey Detailed development proposals must be informed by an updated Phase 1 Habitat Survey and species surveys as set out below to identify the likely mitigation requirement in respect of these habitats and species and ensure that potential impacts are identified and appropriate mitigation developed. Recommended further survey Survey type Season for survey Survey required? Phase III NVC habitat survey May to September X Hedgerow survey May to October ✓ Rare plant survey April to September (depending upon species) X 552 120/1510 Hindsland Fields (East), Eastbourne Road Invertebrate survey April to September (depending
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