Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2Nd Addendum) Ref: R1989/A

LP/Ev/8c

Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA) Sites Bracknell Forest Berkshire

Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) Ref: R1989/a

August 2018

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APPENDIX 1 – BINFIELD PARISH ...... 4

APPENDIX 2 – WARFIELD PARISH ...... 56

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1.1.1 This report is an addendum to the Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment – Phase 1 Ecological Survey (Ref: R1562/a September 2017 and CLP/Ev/8a). For ‘how to use this report’, the planning context and the survey methodology, please refer to Sections 1-3 in the main report. This report sets out the findings of Phase 1 ecological surveys for a further five SHELAA sites (BIN16, BIN17, BIN18, BIN19 and WAR25).

1.1.2 The information can be used to guide development to the most suitable sites, and within sites, to the most suitable parts of the site but these surveys were carried out during late summer in dry conditions only; the actual survey date for each site is recorded in Figure 1. Surveys are subject to seasonal and access constraints and represent a snapshot of the sites at the time of the survey, because the ecology of a site will change over time and as a result in changes in land management.

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Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 3 - APPENDIX 1 – BINFIELD PARISH BIN16 Figure 1. Phase 1 Habitat Map of BIN16. Site Name BIN16 – 3M Cain Road/Turnpike Road

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Table 1. Target notes for Phase 1 habitat map. Target Note Notes N/A N/A

Table 2a. Table of plant and fauna species recorded for each habitat type. Habitat Habitat and Plant/Fauna Species Recorded Photograph (Area in ha) Grasslands AM1 Amenity grassland (0.15) Grassland mown short and dominated by grass species with some herbaceous species present typical of lawn environments. Large amounts of goose droppings on the grassland.

Flora Agrostis stolonifera (Creeping Bent) - DAFOR: Dominant Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) - DAFOR: Occasional Cerastium fontanum (Common Mouse-ear) - DAFOR: Occasional Leucanthemum vulgare (Ox-Eye Daisy) - DAFOR: Occasional Picris echioides (Bristly Ox-tongue) - DAFOR: Occasional Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain) - DAFOR: Occasional Poa spp. (Meadow Grasses) - DAFOR: Occasional Potentilla reptans (Creeping Cinquefoil) - DAFOR: Occasional Prunella vulgaris (Selfheal) - DAFOR: Occasional Senecio jacobaea (Common Ragwort) - DAFOR: Occasional Trifolium campestre (Hop Trefoil) - DAFOR: Occasional

Woodland and scrub BW2 Semi-natural broadleaved woodland (0.18) Patch of woodland with a range of broadleaved species and a dense understory.

Flora Hedera helix (Ivy) - DAFOR: Dominant Acer campestre (Field Maple) - DAFOR: Frequent Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) - DAFOR: Frequent Cornus sanguinea (Dogwood) - DAFOR: Frequent Ilex aquifolium (Holly) - DAFOR: Frequent Ulmus procera (English Elm) - DAFOR: Frequent Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - DAFOR: Occasional Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) - DAFOR: Occasional Populus tremula (Aspen) - DAFOR: Occasional Prunus sp.(Cherry sp.) - DAFOR: Occasional Quercus robur (Pedunculate Oak) - DAFOR: Occasional Anthriscus sylvestris (Cow Parsley) - DAFOR: Rare Corylus avellana (Hazel) - DAFOR: Rare Epilobium hirsutum (Great Willowherb) - DAFOR: Rare

Other Habitat Features BG1 Bare ground - (0.22) Tarmac and paved footpaths.

BG2 Bare ground - (0.02) Tarmac footpath

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Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 5 - OH1 Bare ground (0.16) Tennis courts

OH2 Other habitat (0.02) Train carriage and platform

IS1 Introduced shrubs (0.2) Planted shrubs on the north western edge of the amenity grassland.

Flora Cupressus × leylandii (Leyland Cypress) - DAFOR: Frequent Choisya sp. - DAFOR: Occasional Cotoneaster sp. (Cotoneaster sp.) - DAFOR: Occasional Pyracantha sp. (Firethorn) - DAFOR: Occasional Rubus fruticosus agg. (Bramble) - DAFOR: Occasional Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) - DAFOR: Rare

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Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 6 - IS2 Introduced shrubs (0.01) Planted shrubs around the northern side of a corrugated storage shed and hard standing, dominated by Cotoneaster.

Flora Cotoneaster sternianus - DAFOR: Dominant Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) - DAFOR: Rare Cornus sanguinea (Dogwood) - DAFOR: Rare

IS3 Introduced shrubs (0.1) Planted shrubs on the the north eastern edge of the tennis courts.

Flora Cornus sanguinea (Dogwood) - DAFOR: Frequent Cotoneaster spp. (Cotoneaster spp.) - DAFOR: Frequent Cotoneaster sternianus - DAFOR: Frequent Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) - DAFOR: Frequent Acer campestre (Field Maple) - DAFOR: Occasional Buddliea davidii (Butterfly-bush) - DAFOR: Occasional Ilex aquifolium (Holly) - DAFOR: Occasional

Built structures B1 Building (0.05) Brick-built building with interlocking roof tiles and wooden vents present in the roof. Lead flashing was present around a weather vane and occasional visible gaps offered bat roosting potential.

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Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 7 - B2 Building (0.01) A corrugated storage shed with negligible bat roosting potential.

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Table 2b. Table of plant and fauna species recorded for each linear feature recorded .

Habitat Habitat and Plant/Fauna Species Recorded Photograph (Length in m) BW1 Semi-natural broadleaved woodland (29) A strip of trees in the south eastern corner of the site, which was part of a woodland patch just offsite.

Flora Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) - DAFOR: Occasional Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - DAFOR: Occasional Ilex aquifolium (Holly) - DAFOR: Occasional Prunus sp.(Cherry sp.) - DAFOR: Occasional Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn) - DAFOR: Occasional Rosa canina (Dog-rose) - DAFOR: Occasional Taxus baccata (Yew) - DAFOR: Occasional

PH1 Intact hedge – species-poor (151) Managed dense hedgerow running along the north eastern boundary of the site dominated by conifer and occasional broadleaved trees.

Flora Conifer sp. - DAFOR: Dominant Cornus sanguinea (Dogwood) - DAFOR: Frequent Acer campestre (Field Maple) - DAFOR: Occasional Cotoneaster spp. (Cotoneaster sp.) - DAFOR: Occasional Epilobium hirsutum (Great Willowherb) - DAFOR: Occasional Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) - DAFOR: Occasional Hypericum androsaemum (Tutsan) - DAFOR: Occasional Quercus robur (Pedunculate Oak) - DAFOR: Occasional Rosa spp. (Rose sp.) - DAFOR: Occasional Rubus fruticosus agg. (Bramble) - DAFOR: Occasional

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Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 9 - PH2 Intact hedge – species-poor (32) Managed dense hedgerow along the south western edge of the tennis courts dominated by Pyracantha.

Flora Pyracantha sp. (Firethorn).- DAFOR: Dominant Cotoneaster spp. (Cotoneaster sp.) - DAFOR: Frequent Acer campestre (Field Maple) - DAFOR: Occasional Cornus sanguinea (Dogwood) - DAFOR: Occasional Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) - DAFOR: Occasional Populus tremula (Aspen) - DAFOR: Occasional Symphoricarpos albus (Snowberry) - DAFOR: Occasional

Table 3a. All protected/notable species recorded within 250 metres of the centre of the site (Source: TVERC, BSBBG and BBG). Common Scientific Abundance Date Grid reference Location Level of name name (maximum) (most protection recent) Amphibians Common Frog Rana Adults 1998 SU850697 Farley Copse HabDir-A5, temporaria (1998) WACA-Sch5- s9.5a/s9.5b

Birds Kestrel Falco 1 Adult 29-11-11 SU852692 Land at Cain Bird-Amber tinnunculus Road,Bracknell Higher plants - flowering plants Bluebell Hyacinthoides 01-05-84 SU852692 Woodland near WACA-Sch8 non-scripta Popeswood Wild Service- Sorbus 01-05-84 SU852692 Woodland near BF-LBAP tree torminalis Popeswood Bluebell Hyacinthoides 02-03-15 SU849696 Farley Copse WACA-Sch8 non-scripta Wild Service- Sorbus 02-06-94 SU849696 Farley Copse BF-LBAP tree torminalis

Reptiles Slow-worm Anguis fragilis Adults 06-06-95 SU850697 Amen Corner WACA-Sch5- s9.1k/s9.5a/s9.5 b, NERC-S41

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Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 10 - Kestrel Falco 1 Adult 11-11 SU852692 Land at Cain tinnunculus Road,Bracknell Bird-Amber Pied Flycatcher Ficedula 2 Pairs 04-08 SU842700 hypoleuca Popes Meadow Bird-Amber Swift Apus apus 2 Adults 07-05-12 SU85886956 Wokingham Road, BF-LBAP, Bracknell Bird-Amber Swift Apus apus 6 Adults 19-06-12 SU85797000 Meadow Vale BF-LBAP, (28/05/12) Primary School, Bird-Amber Moordale Avenue, Bracknell Kestrel Falco 02-03-15 SU843700 Popes Meadow Bird-Amber tinnunculus

Higher plants - flowering plants Bluebell Hyacinthoides 04-10 SU843701 Site 24, West WACA-Sch8 non-scripta Binfield SHLAA sites Broad Area 4

Bluebell Hyacinthoides F (DAFOR) 02-05-15 SU849696 Farley Copse WACA-Sch8 non-scripta (07-11)

Bluebell Hyacinthoides 02-05-15 SU843700 Popes Meadow WACA-Sch8 non-scripta

Wild Service- Sorbus R/LF 07-12 SU853702 Bryony Copse BF-LBAP tree torminalis (DAFOR) Wild Service- Sorbus R (DAFOR) 07-12 SU856704 Tinker's & Jock's BF-LBAP tree torminalis Copses Wild Service- Sorbus R (DAFOR) 07-11 SU849696 Farley Copse BF-LBAP tree torminalis Mammals - bats Brown Long- Plecotus 1 Adult 07-10 SU857701 Unknown HabDir-A4, eared Bat auritus HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC-S41

Brown Long- Plecotus Droppings 06-14 SU8454569705 Crossways, St HabDir-A4, eared Bat auritus Marks Road, HabReg-Sch2, Binfield WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC-S41 Brown Long- Plecotus 6 Adults 09-14 SU843697 Pope's Manor HabDir-A4, eared Bat auritus (07-14) HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC-S41 Brown Long- Plecotus 1 Adult 09-11 SU8669 Unknown HabDir-A4, eared Bat auritus HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC-S41 Brown Long- Plecotus 1 Adult 11-09 SU85787001 Meadow Vale HabDir-A4, eared Bat auritus School HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC-S41 Common Pipistrellus 2 Adults 09-14 SU8454669706 St Mark's Road, HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pipistrellus Binfield HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Common Pipistrellus 1 Adult 09-14 SU849690 Palm Hills Estate, HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pipistrellus London Road, HabReg-Sch2, Bracknell WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b

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Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 11 - Common Pipistrellus 4 Adults 09-14 SU843697 Pope's Manor HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pipistrellus (09-14) HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Common Pipistrellus 07-10 SU847692 Amen Corner HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pipistrellus HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Common Pipistrellus Droppings 24-04-12 SU845698 Thomas Ross Ltd, HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pipistrellus St Mark's Road, HabReg-Sch2, Binfield, Berks WACA-Sch5- RG42 4TR s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Common Pipistrellus Injured bat 20-07-15 SU846696 Binfield HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pipistrellus record HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Daubenton's Myotis 1 Adult 07-13 SU84356979 Pope's Manor HabDir-A4, Bat daubentonii HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Long-eared Bat Plecotus 1 Adult 09-14 SU8454669706 St Mark's Road, HabReg-Sch2, species Binfield WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Long-eared Bat Plecotus 04-07-11 SU842684 Big Wood HabReg-Sch2, species WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Natterer's Bat Myotis nattereri 1 Adult 07-14 SU843697 Pope's Manor HabDir-A4, HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Noctule Bat Nyctalus 1 Adult 01-09-14 SU849690 Palm Hills Estate, HabDir-A4, noctula London Road, HabReg-Sch2, Bracknell WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC- S41 Noctule Bat Nyctalus 2 Adults 06-14 SU843697 Pope's Manor HabDir-A4, noctula HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC- S41 Noctule Bat Nyctalus 1 Adult 08-14 SU845700 St Mark's Road, HabDir-A4, noctula Binfield HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC- S41 Noctule Bat Nyctalus 10-15 04-07-11 SU842684 Big Wood HabDir-A4, noctula HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC- S41 Serotine Eptesicus 1 Adult 06-14 SU843697 Pope's Manor HabReg-Sch2, serotinus WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Serotine Eptesicus 1 Adult 08-14 SU845700 St Mark's Road, HabReg-Sch2, serotinus Binfield WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Soprano Pipistrellus 07-10 SU847692 Amen Corner HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pygmaeus HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, John Wenman Ecological Consultancy

Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 12 - NERC-S41 Soprano Pipistrellus 2 Adults 09-14 SU849690 Palm Hills Estate, HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pygmaeus London Road, HabReg-Sch2, Bracknell WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC-S41 Soprano Pipistrellus 2 Adults (Jul 09-14 SU843697 Pope's Manor HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pygmaeus 14) HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC-S41 Soprano Pipistrellus 1 Adult 09-14 SU8454669706 St Mark's Road, HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pygmaeus Binfield HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC-S41 Unidentified Bat Myotis 1 Adult 09-14 SU8454669706 St Mark's Road, HabReg-Sch2, Binfield WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Whiskered/ Myotis In flight 04-07-11 SU842684 Big Wood HabReg-Sch2, Brandt’s mystacinus/ WACA-Sch5- brandtii s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Mammals - excluding bats Eurasian Meles meles 1 09-14 SU84186921 B3408 London Badgers-1992 Badger Road, Binfield Eurasian Meles meles Sett 15-09-14 SU847695 Farley Copse Badgers-1992 Badger outlier Eurasian Meles meles Sett 27-06-13 SU84906970 London Road, Badgers-1992 Badger Binfield Eurasian Meles meles Sett 09-14 SU84666962 Popeswood, Badgers-1992 Badger Binfield Eurasian Meles meles 1 06-11 SU85026998 Blue Mountain golf Badgers-1992 Badger course Eurasian Meles meles 15-09-14 SU846696 Popeswood, Badgers-1992 Badger Binfield Eurasian Meles meles 15-09-15 SU847695 Popeswood, Badgers-1992 Badger Binfield Eurasian Meles meles 07-04-16 SU852702 Temple (a.k.a. Badgers-1992 Badger Bryony) Copse, Binfield Eurasian Meles meles 27-06-13 SU849697 London Road, Badgers-1992 Badger Binfield Eurasian Meles meles 1 19-11-17 SU856702 1 Crockford Pl, Badgers-1992 Badger Binfield. Nr Jocks Copse West European Erinaceus Dead 11-14 SU84906920 3M car park, NERC-S41 Hedgehog europaeus Bracknell West European Erinaceus Dead 05-13 SU86006900 A329M, near Twin NERC-S41 Hedgehog europaeus Bridges West European Erinaceus 1 Adult 09-10 SU850685 Peacock Lane, NERC-S41 Hedgehog europaeus Bracknell, by Wykery Copse SSSI

Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 13 - Plants Badgers-1992 Protection of Badgers Act 1992 UK Legislation HabReg-Sch2 Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010, UK Legislation Schedule 2 NERC-S41 NERC 2006, section 41 UK Priority Species RL-GB-post2001-NT National Red List - near threatened Other designation RL-GB-post2001-VU National Red List - vulnerable Other designation RL-Global-post2001-NT IUCN Red List of Threatened Species- near threatened Other designation Bird-Red Bird of Conservation Concern Other designation Bird-Amber Bird of Conservation Concern Other designation BF-LBAP Bracknell Forest Local BAP species Other designation Nationally Notable A Species found in 16 to 30 hectads UK Legislation Taxa which do not fall within the IUCN Red List categories but which are still uncommon in Great Britain. Nationally Notable B Species found in between 31 and 100 hectads UK Legislation Taxa which do not fall within the IUCN Red List categories but which are still uncommon in Great Britain.

Table 3d. Designated sites within the vicinity of the site (Source: TVERC and MAGIC). SPA/SSSI/LWS Site Name Designation Description Distance from nearest site boundary (m) Broadmoor to Bagshot Within the Thames Mixture of dry and wet heathland 3346 SE Woods and Heaths Basin Heaths Special and coniferous and broadleaved Protection Area (SPA) woodland offering a rich diversity of vegetation and habitats. Wykery Copse Special Scientific Broadleaved, mixed and yew 660 S Interest (SSSI) woodland with diverse canopy and sub-canopy layers. There is rich ancient woodland ground flora with bluebell, wood anemone, wood sorrel and yellow archangel. Bryony Copse/Temple Local Wildlife Site Small area of ancient woodland. 690 N Copse (LWS) & Local Nature The site has wild service trees and Reserve (LNR) patches of bluebells. Popes Meadow Local Wildlife Site 1.26ha of oak and beech woodland 685 W (LWS) with dense areas of holly. Numerous ancient woodland indicators present. The Copse Local Wildlife Site Small area of woodland with a 395 NW (LWS) meadow and a pond. The site is managed for wildlife and is home to newts, damselflies, dragonflies and a historically-important badger sett which is over 140 years old. Farley Copse Local Nature Reserve A semi-natural and part ancient 75 NW (LNR) & Local Wildlife woodland supporting lowland mixed Site (LWS) deciduous woodland Tinkers Copse and Local Wildlife Site Two strips of ancient coppiced 895 NE Jocks Copse (LWS) woodland, mainly oak and hazel, with an area of amenity grassland to the east Good range of woodland flora, bird and insect life. BAP species of note include wild service tree, bullfinch, ragged robin. Blackman's Copse Local Wildlife Site Ancient woodland with remnant 925 W (LWS) areas of coppice woodland and wild service trees are present. Rigg's Copse Local Wildlife Site Small ancient woodland with stand 845 SW (LWS) of oak and birch with hazel coppice, beech and diverse ground flora. Wildridings Copse Local Wildlife Site A small isolated area of ancient 770 SE (LWS) woodland situated on the western John Wenman Ecological Consultancy

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Ancient Woodland Site name Parcel names Distance of nearest parcel from nearest site boundary (m) Furzes Coppice N/A 910m NW (Part of Popes Meadow LWS) Applepie Green Furzes Coppice 855m NW (Part of Popes Meadow LWS) Blackman's Copse The Wood 925m W (same area as Blackman's Copse LWS) The Grove The Grove 820m NW Dean's Coppice N/A 740m NW Dean's Coppice N/A 520m NW Allotment to Farley N/A 340m NW Moor Coppice Farleymoor Copse Farley Moor Coppice 75m NW (10 parcels of ancient woodland in to Farley Copse) Jock's Copse Jocks Coppice 895m NE Tinker's Copse An Intake 960m NE Temple Coppice N/A 690m N (part of Temple Copse LWS) Bulstreads Grove N/A 530m S Wildridings Wild Ridings 770m SE (large part of Wildridings LWS) Rigg's Copse 716=part of Peacock Farm. 732=Bridle Coppice 845m SW (same as Rigg's LWS) Wykery Copse Wythery Coppice 625m S Tarman's Copse Sketes Grove 985m S (large part of Tarman's LWS)

Table 4. Likely occurrence of protected and/or notable species/habitats and survey/mitigation recommendations. Species/ Habitats Likely Justification Recommended survey/ Habitats occurrence mitigation of species/ habitats Bats BW1 High The woodland and woodland edge offer Bat activity survey of the (Activity) BW2 good foraging habitat for bats. features likely to support foraging bats.

Survey schedule = April/May- September/October

Bats BW1 High There are semi-mature trees within the Further emergence and re- (Roosting) BW2 woodland and woodland edge on the entry surveys (if needed) of B1 site that have bat roosting potential. trees on site. John Wenman Ecological Consultancy

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The building has some visible gaps Survey schedule = April/May- offering bat roosting potential. September/October

Nesting BW1 High The woodland, intact hedgerows and Removal of any of these Birds BW2 patches of introduced shrubs on site features should avoid the bird PH1 offer suitable nesting habitat for nesting season i.e. March to PH2 common, widespread birds. August inclusive, or take place IS1 only after a survey by an IS2 ecologist has confirmed that IS3 nesting birds are not present.

Wintering AM1 Low The grassland had evidence of use by Wintering bird survey of the Bird wildfowl likely to be that of just Canada field to identify the importance Survey geese, but it does offer relatively of these fields for undisturbed grassland within an foraging/over-wintering otherwise urban environment which wildfowl. might be important within the local area for wintering birds. Survey schedule = mid- October – March and November – February is the main survey period

Table 5. Relative nature conservation importance of the site. Ecological Comments Importance Features of The site is not subject to any international statutory nature conservation designations and the International closest site of international importance is Broadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths Site of Importance Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) approximately 3.3 kilometres to the south east of the site. Broadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths is part of the wider Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (SPA) - designated under the Directive 79/409/EEC on the Conservation of Wild Birds.

No species listed on Annex II of the Habitats Directive (2010) have been recorded on the site or in close proximity to it.

Features of The site is not subject to any national statutory nature conservation designations. National Importance The closest site of national importance is Wykery Copse Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) just over 660 metres to the south of the site. Wykery Copse is a fragment of ancient broadleaved woodland is exceptionally diverse for its size, in terms of both woodland stand-types and herbaceous flora, and it contains several rarities. Its interest is enhanced still further by the small stream which flows through it. It is not considered that any habitats or populations or assemblages of species within the site would meet the criteria for the designation of SSSIs similar to Wykery Copse.

Features of The site is not subject to any current non-statutory nature conservation designations i.e. Regional designation as a Local Wildlife Site (LWS). (County Level) Importance (Berkshire)

Features of The lowland deciduous woodland on site is an example of a UK Priority Habitat offering foraging Local (Borough habitat and possible roosting sites for bats and foraging and nesting habitat for woodland birds. Level) Importance (Bracknell Forest)

Features of Site The intact hedgerows on site are dominated by non-native trees and shrubs but they do however, Importance offer nesting habitat for birds and could act as movement corridors for species such as the (BIN16) European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus).

The introduced shrubs on site in combination with the woodland and hedgerows provide habitat for nesting birds.

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Semi-natural Manage woodland to increase ground flora diversity and increase woodland area to broadleaved reduce isolation: woodland  Thin out trees in dense areas to allow sunlight to the ground and encourage ground flora growth;  Plant more trees connecting the two woodland parcels together on site to improve connectivity with offsite woodland situated towards the south east and retain the existing woodland to the north of the site which connects to further woodlands to the north west, to reduce isolation of the woodland from more natural habitats.

Hedgerows Manage hedgerows to increase species diversity:  Annual cut of the hedge in winter  Increase the diversity of the hedgerows by planting native species and allowing some trees to develop as standards

Amenity grassland Manage grassland to increase structural and species diversity:  Annual cut of the grassland;  Remove grass cuttings from site to allow more species to establish;  Sow the grassland with wildflower seed to diversify the grassland if required.

Figure 2. Ecological Constraints/Mitigation Plan for BIN16.

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BIN17 Figure 1. Phase 1 Habitat Map of BIN17. Site Name BIN17 – Land North of Tile House and Honeysuckle Cottage

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Table 1. Target notes for Phase 1 habitat map. Target Note Notes TN1 A mown path from the western stock gate through the tall ruderal area extending to the main area of grassland. TN2 A patch of willow (Salix sp.) and fallen tree with an open area dominated by nettles.

Table 2a. Table of plant and fauna species recorded for each habitat type. Habitat Habitat and Plant/Fauna Species Recorded Photograph (Area in ha) Grasslands SI1 Poor semi-improved grassland (0.30) The grassland is ungrazed and unmanaged with a tussocky sward dominated by a few grass species and a few additional herbaceous species present rarely. Young self- seeded oak trees are located frequently throughout.

Flora Alopecurus pratensis (Meadow Foxtail) - DAFOR: Abundant Arrhenatherum elatius (False Oat-Grass) - DAFOR: Abundant Cirsium arvense (Creeping Thistle) - DAFOR: Frequent Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) - DAFOR: Frequent Quercus robur (Pedunculate Oak) - DAFOR: Frequent Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort) - DAFOR: Occasional Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - DAFOR: Occasional Dactylis glomerata (Cock's-Foot) - DAFOR: Occasional Ranunculus repens (Creeping Buttercup) - DAFOR: Occasional Rumex obtusifolium (Broad-leaved Dock) - DAFOR: Occasional Senecio jacobaea (Common Ragwort) - DAFOR: Rare Stellaria graminea (Lesser Stitchwort) - DAFOR: Rare

Woodlands and scrub SS1 Scattered scrub (0.01) A patch of scattered scrub on the boundary in the north eastern corner of the site; composed mainly of bramble.

Flora Rubus fruticosus agg. (Bramble) - DAFOR: Abundant Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - DAFOR: Frequent

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Flora Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) - DAFOR: Frequent Prunus sp. (Cherry sp.) - DAFOR: Occasional

Tall herb and fern TR1 Tall ruderal vegetation (0.15) The main area of grassland changes into a ruderal- species dominated area with denser tree cover on the western side of the site. Within this are areas of encroaching dense bramble.

Flora Cirsium arvense (Creeping Thistle) - DAFOR: Abundant Rubus fruticosus agg. (Brambles) - DAFOR: Abundant Rumex obtusifolium. (Broad-leaved Dock) - DAFOR: Abundant Quercus robur (Pedunculate Oak) - DAFOR: Frequent Ranunculus repens (Creeping Buttercup) - DAFOR: Frequent Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort) - DAFOR: Occasional Dipsacus fullonum (Teasel) - DAFOR: Occasional Galium aparine (Cleavers) - DAFOR: Occasional Senecio jacobaea (Common Ragwort) - DAFOR: Occasional Urtica dioica (Common Nettle) - DAFOR: Occasional Buddleia davidii (Butterfly-Bush) - DAFOR: Rare

Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - DAFOR: Rare Pulicaria dysenterica (Common Fleabane) - DAFOR: Rare

Table 3a. All protected/notable species recorded within 250 metres of the centre of the site (Source: TVERC, BSBBG and BBG). Common Scientific Maximum Date Grid ref. Location Level of name name abundance most protection recent Invertebrates Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 01-01-02 SU845712 Private garden HabDir-A2np, WACA-Sch5- s9.5a/s9.5b, NERC-S41, BF- LBAP, Notable-B Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 10 Males 08-06-06 SU848712 Private garden – HabDir-A2np, Hedge/hedgerow WACA-Sch5- s9.5a/s9.5b, NERC-S41, BF- LBAP, Notable-B Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus 1 Male 18-06-06 SU848712 Private garden – HabDir-A2np, Flowerbed WACA-Sch5- s9.5a/s9.5b, NERC-S41, BF- LBAP, Notable-B John Wenman Ecological Consultancy

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Table 3b. Protected/notable species recorded in the last 10 years within 1 kilometre of the centre of the site (Source: TVERC, BSBBG and BBG). Common Scientific Maximum Date Grid ref. Location Level of name name abundance most protection recent Amphibians Great Triturus 21-02-08 SU83997143 Wicks Green Rec. HabDir-A2np, Crested Newt cristatus Ground Pond HabDir-A4, HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC- S41, BF-LBAP Great Triturus 2 Adults 01-05-10 SU857717 Bracknell Sewage HabDir-A2np, Crested Newt cristatus Treatment Wks, HabDir-A4, Binfield HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC- S41, BF-LBAP Great Triturus 1 24-04-13 SU839714 Silver Jubilee HabDir-A2np, Crested Newt cristatus Playing fields, HabDir-A4, Binfield HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC- S41, BF-LBAP Great Triturus 9 23-04-13 SU838712 Binfield HabDir-A2np, Crested Newt cristatus HabDir-A4, HabReg-Sch2,

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Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 23 - Table 3c. Level of protection key (Source: TVERC). Abbreviation Legislation Level of protection BirdsDir-A1 Annex 1 of EC Directive 79/409/EEC on the Conservation European directive of Wild Birds. HabDir-A2np EC Habitats Directive, includes animal and plant species European directive of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation HabDir-A4 EC Habitats Directive, includes animal and plant species European directive of community interest in need of protection WACA-Sch1-p1 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Wild Birds UK Legislation WACA-Sch5-s9.5a/s9.5b Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Wild UK Legislation Animals WACA-Sch8 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 8 Wild UK Legislation Plants Badgers-1992 Protection of Badgers Act 1992 UK Legislation HabReg-Sch2 Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010, UK Legislation Schedule 2 NERC-S41 NERC 2006, section 41 UK Priority Species RL-GB-post2001-NT National Red List - near threatened Other designation RL-GB-post2001-VU National Red List - vulnerable Other designation RL-Global-post2001-NT IUCN Red List of Threatened Species- near threatened Other designation Bird-Red Bird of Conservation Concern Other designation Bird-Amber Bird of Conservation Concern Other designation BF-LBAP Bracknell Forest Local BAP species Other designation Nationally Notable A Species found in 16 to 30 hectads UK Legislation Taxa which do not fall within the IUCN Red List categories but which are still uncommon in Great Britain. Nationally Notable B Species found in between 31 and 100 hectads UK Legislation Taxa which do not fall within the IUCN Red List categories but which are still uncommon in Great Britain.

Table 3d. Designated sites within the vicinity of the site (Source: TVERC and MAGIC). SPA/SSSI/LWS Site Name Designation Description Distance from nearest site boundary (m) Binfield Hall Local Wildlife Site 1.26ha of oak and beech woodland 620 SW (LWS) with dense areas of holly. Numerous ancient woodland indicators present. Binfield Manor Local Wildlife Site A narrow woodland belt around 445 SE (LWS) Binfield Manor Estate. The canopy includes native and non-native trees including ash, oak, horse chestnut, alder and hornbeam. Hazelwood Local Wildlife Site A group of small meadows and 880 NE Meadow/Hazelwood (LWS) pastures under a range of House Garden management regimes with horse grazing being perhaps dominant. A small range of typical rough and improved grassland species having been recorded. Ryehurst Meadow Local Wildlife Site Meadow with wet areas to the south 470 E (LWS) and some old dried out fishponds with developing willow carr. The site supports a number of species associated with unimproved neutral grassland as well as a variety of typical wet grassland species. Tinkers Copse and Jocks Local Nature Two strips of ancient coppiced 980 SE Copse Reserve (LNR) & woodland, mainly oak and hazel, Local Wildlife Site with an area of amenity grassland to (LWS) the east. Good range of woodland flora, bird and insect life. BAP John Wenman Ecological Consultancy

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Table 4. Likely occurrence of protected and/or notable species/habitats and survey/mitigation recommendations. Species/ Habitats Likely Justification Recommended survey/ habitats occurrence mitigation of species/ habitats Stag TN2 High The fallen tree provides suitable Removal of this feature Beetles deadwood material for female stag should be accompanied by beetles to lay eggs beneath the soil. an ecologist with the understanding of stag beetle requirements so that larvae/adults can be translocated to an appropriate alternative habitat. Bats SBW1 Medium The patch of scattered broadleaved trees Bat activity survey of the (activity) TR1 and the young trees in the tall ruderal features likely to support area, combination with the woodland in foraging bats. the surrounding area offer good quality foraging habitats for bats. Survey schedule = April/May- September/October Nesting SS1 Low The patch of scattered scrub and Removal of any of these Birds SBW1 scattered broadleaved trees offer suitable features should avoid the TR1 nesting opportunities for common, bird nesting season i.e. SI1 widespread birds but are limited in size. March to August inclusive, The trees located throughout the tall or take place only after a ruderal area and grassland are young survey by an ecologist has and offer limited suitability for nesting confirmed that nesting birds birds. The grassland onsite and offsite are not present. offer invertebrate-rich foraging areas. Great SI1 Medium The poor semi improved grassland and Habitat Suitability Index of Crested TR1 tall ruderal area with patches of dense each waterbody within 250 Newts TN2 bramble and scrub provide shelter and metres, and subject to site foraging opportunities for amphibians specific risk assessment, such as great crested newt. The tussocky presence/absence surveys grassland has good structural diversity of all those found to be and connects to gardens to the south suitable waterbodies. with possible garden ponds, and to further patches of open countryside in the Survey schedule = surrounding area. There is no standing March/April/May water on site that would provide breeding habitat for newts, but there is a pond offsite at Stable Cottage 123 metres to the northwest. There are also four records of great crested newts in the last 10 years within 1km of the site. The target noted fallen tree provides suitable refuge habitat for great crested newts. Common SI1 Medium The poor semi improved grassland, Presence/absence survey Reptile SS1 scattered scrub on the east boundary and comprising a minimum of Species TR1 tall ruderal area with patches of dense seven survey visits to TN1 bramble provide shelter and foraging check artificial refugia set opportunities for reptiles such as the slow out on the site in advance. worm, common lizard and grass snake. The grassland is tussocky with good Survey schedule = April- structural diversity and connects to September John Wenman Ecological Consultancy

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Table 5. Relative nature conservation importance of the site. Ecological Comments Importance Features of The site is not subject to any international statutory nature conservation and the closest site of International international importance is Broadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths Site of Special Scientific Importance Interest (SSSI) (part of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (SPA)), which is over 5km from the site.

The stag beetle- listed on Annex II of the Habitats Directive (2010) - has been recorded in private gardens local to the site.

Great crested newts - listed on Annex II of the Habitats Directive (2010) - have been recorded within 1km radius of the site. Features of The site is not subject to any national statutory nature conservation designations. National Importance The closest site of national importance is Wykery Copse Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) which is over 2km to the south of the site.

Features of The site is not subject to any current non-statutory nature conservation designations i.e. Regional designation as a Local Wildlife Site (LWS). (County Level) Importance (Berkshire) Features of There are no features on site considered to be of local importance and there are no UK Priority Local Habitats. (Borough Level) Importance (Bracknell Forest) Features of The scattered trees on site provide some habitat for nesting birds and foraging habitats for bats Site so are of site importance. Importance (BIN17) The grassland and tall ruderal area with patches of dense bramble and scrub could support protected and/notable species such as great crested newts and reptiles. There is no standing water on site that would provide breeding habitat for newts, but there are four records of great crested newts within 1km of the site. The target noted fallen tree provides suitable refuge habitat for great crested newts.

The poor semi-improved, tussocky grassland provides suitable habitat for good numbers of small mammal prey species for the barn owl.

Table 6. Potential opportunities for ecological enhancements to be taken forward as part of ecological management plans within future development projects. Habitat feature Ecological Enhancements Buildings Incorporate new bat roosting and bird nesting features in to all new developments/conversions on site and avoid the use of breathable roofing membranes. Poor semi- Due to the likely low ecological value of the site, it has the potential to be managed to form improved an area of UK Priority Habitat such as good quality grassland or woodland. The denser grassland & tall area of young broadleaved trees at the west of the site is a potential area for allowing a ruderal vegetation semi-natural broadleaved woodland to form.

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Table 1. Target notes for Phase 1 habitat map. Target Note Notes TN1 Habitat with high grass snake potential TN2 Good quality habitat for common reptile species TN3 Mature oak tree with potential for roosting bats TN4 Grass cuttings pile has the potential to be a grass snake egg-laying site

Table 2a. Table of plant and fauna species recorded for each habitat type. Habitat Habitat and Plant/Fauna Species Recorded Photograph (Area in ha) Grasslands SNG1 Semi-improved neutral grassland (0.16) Unmanaged sloping grassland supporting several grass species and a few herbaceous species.

Flora Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) - DAFOR: Abundant Festuca rubra (Red Fescue) - DAFOR: Frequent Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot Trefoil) - DAFOR: Frequent Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) - DAFOR: Occasional Arrhenatherum elatius (False Oat-Grass) - DAFOR: Occasional Dactylis glomerata (Cock's-Foot) - DAFOR: Occasional Lolium perenne (Perennial Rye Grass) - DAFOR: Occasional Potentilla reptans (Creeping Cinquefoil) - DAFOR: Occasional Ranunculus repens (Creeping Buttercup) - DAFOR: Occasional Senecio jacobaea (Common Ragwort) - DAFOR: Occasional Trifolium repens (White Clover) - DAFOR: Occasional Agrostis capillaris (Common Bent) - DAFOR: Rare SI1 Poor semi-improved grassland (0.66) Disused football pitch. Grassland dominated by false oat grass with creeping thistle abundant throughout; species typical of nutrient rich soils. Two islands of this grassland are separate from the football pitch and are mounds composed of the same group of species.

Flora Arrhenatherum elatius (False Oat-Grass) - DAFOR: Dominant Cirsium arvense (Creeping Thistle) - DAFOR: Abundant Festuca rubra (Red Fescue) - DAFOR: Occasional Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) - DAFOR: Occasional Senecio jacobaea (Common Ragwort) - DAFOR: Occasional Vicia sativa (Common Vetch) - DAFOR: Occasional Juncus effusus (Soft Rush) - DAFOR: Rare

Fauna Milvus milvus (Red Kite) – DAFOR: Rare Pyronia tithonus (Gatekeeper) – DAFOR: Rare Maniola jurtina (Meadow Brown) – DAFOR: Frequent Aphantopus hyperanthus (Ringlet) – DAFOR: Rare Pieris brassicae (Large White) – DAFOR: Occasional

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Woodland and Scrub PBW1 Plantation broadleaved woodland (0.84) Woodland dominated by hazel with many other native trees frequently distributed throughout. Trees more tolerant to damp soil, such as alder and crack willow, are located around the perimeter of the pond.

Flora Corylus avellana (Hazel) - DAFOR: Dominant Acer campestre (Field Maple) - DAFOR: Frequent Alnus glutinosa (Alder) - DAFOR: Frequent Carex remota (Remote Sedge) - DAFOR: Frequent Cornus sanguinea (Dogwood) - DAFOR: Frequent Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - DAFOR: Frequent Geranium robertianum (Herb Robert) - DAFOR: Frequent Geum urbanum (Wood Avens) - DAFOR: Frequent Hedera helix (Ivy) - DAFOR: Frequent Ilex aquifolium (Holly) - DAFOR: Frequent Rumex sanguineus (Wood Dock) - DAFOR: Frequent Salix fragilis (Crack Willow) - DAFOR: Frequent Urtica dioica (Common Nettle) - DAFOR: Frequent Arctium sp. (Burdock) - DAFOR: Occasional Betula pendula (Silver Birch) - DAFOR: Occasional Cotoneaster sp. (Cotoneaster) - DAFOR: Occasional Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) - DAFOR: Occasional Ligustrum vulgare (Wild Privet) - DAFOR: Occasional Prunus avium (Wild Cherry) - DAFOR: Occasional Rubus fruticosus agg. (Bramble) - DAFOR: Occasional Viburnum tinus (Viburnum Tinus) - DAFOR: Occasional Vinca major (Periwinkle) - DAFOR: Occasional

Fauna Sylvia atricapilla (Blackcap) Turdus merula (Blackbird) Chloris chloris (Greenfinch) Erithacus rubecula (Robin) BW1 Semi-natural broadleaved woodland (0.14) Area of young, self-seeded alder which has encroached into the south of the disused football pitch (SI1).

Flora Alnus glutinosa (Alder) - DAFOR: Dominant Urtica dioica (Common Nettle) - DAFOR: Frequent Agrostis stolonifera (Creeping Bent) - DAFOR: Occasional Cirsium arvense (Creeping Thistle) - DAFOR: Occasional Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) - DAFOR: Occasional Rubus fruticosus agg. (Bramble) - DAFOR: Occasional Salix sp. (Willow sp.) - DAFOR: Rare

BW2 Semi-natural broadleaved woodland (0.09) Strip of woodland along the western site boundary composed of oak and ash; including mature trees.

Flora Quercus robur (Pedunculate Oak) - DAFOR: Frequent Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) - DAFOR: Occasional

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Flora Rubus fruticosus agg. (Bramble) - DAFOR: Frequent Cotoneaster sp. (Cotoneaster sp.) - DAFOR: Occasional Laurus nobilis (Bay laurel) - DAFOR: Occasional Ligustrum vulgare (Wild Privet) - DAFOR: Occasional Pyracantha sp (Pyracantha sp.) - DAFOR: Occasional Rosa canina (Dog Rose) - DAFOR: Occasional Ulex europaeus (Gorse) - DAFOR: Rare Ranunculus repens (Creeping Buttercup) - DAFOR: Abundant Cirsium arvense (Creeping Thistle) - DAFOR: Frequent Urtica dioica (Common Nettle) - DAFOR: Frequent Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort) - DAFOR: Occasional Cornus sanguinea (Dogwood) - DAFOR: Occasional Epilobium spp. (Willowherbs) - DAFOR: Occasional Heracleum sphondylium (Common Hogweed) - DAFOR: Occasional Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn) - DAFOR: Occasional Open water SWE1 Standing water - eutrophic (0.26) Pond in the middle of the woodland (PBW1), with a large population of carp. Good variety of species in the marginal vegetation.

Flora Epilobium hirsutum (Great Willowherb) - DAFOR: Frequent Iris pseudacorus (Yellow Flag Iris) - DAFOR: Frequent Lycopus europaeus (Gypsywort) - DAFOR: Frequent Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) - DAFOR: Frequent Menyanthes trifoliata (Bog Bean) - DAFOR: Frequent Nymphaea alba (White Water-Lily) - DAFOR: Frequent Oenanthe aquatica (Water Dropwort) - DAFOR: Frequent Pontederia cordata (Pickerel Weed) - DAFOR: Frequent Typha latifolia (Bulrush) - DAFOR: Frequent Mentha aquatica (Water Mint) - DAFOR: Occasional Myosotis scorpioides (Water Forget-me-not) - DAFOR: Occasional Built Structures B1 Building (0.02) Disused sports club-house with moderate bat roosting potential.

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Other Habitats BG1 Bare Ground (0.16) Brick/pathed pathway.

Table 2b. Table of plant and fauna species recorded for each linear feature recorded. Habitat Habitat and Plant/Fauna Species Recorded Photograph (Length in m) SMW1 Mixed parkland/scattered trees (151) Strip of trees growing through the dense scrub along the northern site boundary.

Flora Corylus avellana (Hazel) - DAFOR: Frequent Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine) - DAFOR: Frequent Quercus robur (Pedunculate Oak) - DAFOR: Frequent Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) - DAFOR: Occasional Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum) - DAFOR: Occasional Salix spp. (Willow) - DAFOR: Occasional

SBW1 Broadleaved parkland/scattered trees (58) Line of planted Prunus trees along the top of the semi- improved neutral grassland.

Flora Prunus sp. - DAFOR: Dominant

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Higher plants - flowering plants Bluebell Hyacinthoides 26-06-86 SU844687 Rigg's Copse WACA-Sch8 non-scripta Wild Service- Sorbus 26-06-86 SU844687 Rigg's Copse BF-LBAP tree torminalis

Table 3b. Protected/notable species recorded in the last 10 years within 1kilometre of the centre of the site (Source: TVERC, BSBBG and BBG). Common Scientific Maximum Date Grid ref. Location Level of name name abundance most protection recent Amphibians Smooth Newt Lissotriton 4 males (15- 07-05-15 SU84387007 Binfield WACA-Sch5- vulgaris 05-13) s9.5a/s9.5b 4 females (30-05-13) Birds Barn Owl Tyto alba 2 Adults 10-07-14 SU843697 Pope's Manor WACA-Sch1-p1, BF-LBAP, Bird- Amber Kestrel Falco 1 Adult 29-11-11 SU852692 Land at Cain Bird-Amber tinnunculus Road,Bracknell Red Kite Milvus milvus 1 Adult 22-08-13 SU8440668229 Peacock BirdsDir-A1, Meadows, WACA-Sch1-p1, Jennett's Park, Bird-Amber, RL- Bracknell Global- post2001-NT Green Picus viridis 14-05-12 SU840683 Big Wood Bird-Amber Woodpecker Red Kite Milvus milvus 14-05-12 SU840683 Big Wood BirdsDir-A1, WACA-Sch1-p1, Bird-Amber, RL- Global- post2001-NT Skylark Alauda arvensis 4 Individuals 03-02-14 SU841682 Peacock NERC-S41, BF- meadows LBAP, Bird-Red Meadow Anthus 2 Individuals 03-02-14 SU841682 Peacock Bird-Amber Pipit pratensis meadows

Higher plants - flowering plants

Bluebell Hyacinthoides 05-15 SU840694 Blackman's Copse WACA-Sch8 non-scripta Bluebell Hyacinthoides D (DAFOR) A 05-13 SU850683 Tarman's Copse WACA-Sch8 non-scripta Bluebell Hyacinthoides R (DAFOR) 05-12 SU840683 Big Wood WACA-Sch8 non-scripta Bluebell Hyacinthoides 04-10 SU843701 Site 24, West WACA-Sch8 non-scripta Binfield SHLAA sites Broad Area 4 Bluebell Hyacinthoides F (DAFOR) 02-03-15 SU849696 Farley Copse WACA-Sch8 non-scripta Bluebell Hyacinthoides 02-03-15 SU843700 Popes Meadow WACA-Sch8 non-scripta Field Stachys R (DAFOR) 14-05-12 SU840683 Big Wood RL-GB- Woundwort arvensis post2001-NT Marsh Stellaria R (DAFOR) 05-12 SU840683 Big Wood NERC-S41, RL- Stitchwort palustris GB-post2001-VU Wild Service- Sorbus R (DAFOR) 07-11 SU849696 Farley Copse BF-LBAP tree torminalis Wild Service- Sorbus 14-05-12 SU84056839 Big Wood BF-LBAP tree torminalis Wild Service- Sorbus 02-03-15 SU840694 Blackman's Copse BF-LBAP tree torminalis Wild Service- Sorbus 02-03-15 SU843700 Popes Meadow BF-LBAP tree torminalis Invertebrates Forester Adscita statices 1 Individual 27-06-14 SU842688 Amen Corner NERC-S41

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Table 3c. Level of protection key (Source: TVERC). Abbreviation Legislation Level of protection BirdsDir-A1 Annex 1 of EC Directive 79/409/EEC on the Conservation European directive of Wild Birds. HabDir-A2np EC Habitats Directive, includes animal and plant species European directive of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation HabDir-A4 EC Habitats Directive, includes animal and plant species European directive of community interest in need of protection WACA-Sch1-p1 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Wild Birds UK Legislation WACA-Sch5-s9.5a/s9.5b Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Wild UK Legislation Animals WACA-Sch8 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 8 Wild UK Legislation Plants Badgers-1992 Protection of Badgers Act 1992 UK Legislation HabReg-Sch2 Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010, UK Legislation Schedule 2 NERC-S41 NERC 2006, section 41 UK Priority species RL-GB-post2001-NT National Red List - near threatened Other designation RL-GB-post2001-VU National Red List - vulnerable Other designation RL-Global-post2001-NT IUCN Red List of Threatened Species- near threatened Other designation Bird-Red Bird of Conservation Concern Other designation Bird-Amber Bird of Conservation Concern Other designation BF-LBAP Bracknell Forest Local BAP species Other designation Nationally Notable A Species found in 16 to 30 hectads UK Legislation Taxa which do not fall within the IUCN Red List categories but which are still uncommon in Great Britain. Nationally Notable B Species found in between 31 and 100 hectads UK Legislation Taxa which do not fall within the IUCN Red List categories but which are still uncommon in Great Britain.

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Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 36 - indicators present. The Copse Local Wildlife Site A small area of woodland with a 725m N (LWS) meadow and a pond. The site is managed for wildlife and is home to newts, damselflies, dragonflies and a historically-important badger sett which is over 140years old. Farley Copse Local Nature A semi-natural and part ancient 670m N Reserve (LNR) & woodland supporting lowland mixed Local Wildlife Site deciduous woodland. (LWS) Blackman's Copse Local Wildlife Site An ancient woodland with remnant 730m NW (LWS) areas of coppice woodland and wild service trees are present. Rigg's Copse Local Wildlife Site Small ancient woodland with stand Immediately to the W of (LWS) of oak (Quercus spp.) and birch with the site hazel (Corylus avellana) coppice, beech (Fagus sylvatica) and diverse ground flora. Wildridings Copse Local Wildlife Site Small ancient woodland within a 930m E (LWS) complex of other ancient woodlands. Tarman's Copse Local Wildlife Site Mature, outgrown sweet chestnut 450m S (LWS) coppice. It has ancient woodland indicators such as old ash coppice stools and wood banks with old pollard marker trees. West Garden Copse Local Wildlife Site Lowland mixed deciduous woodland 710m S (LWS) with a mixed canopy layer and an area of hazel coppice towards the centre. Seven different ancient woodland indicators area found within this site. Big Wood Local Wildlife Site Semi-natural secondary woodland 400m SW (LWS) though some areas might have been wooded for some considerable time. The main woodland stand type consists of acid oak and birch woodland. Northerams Wood Local Wildlife Site The core of the site is remnant 945m SE (LWS) ancient woodland within a complex of small ancient woodlands. It is dominated by oak with ash and hazel coppice understory; it has a variety of woodland ground flora. Pockets Copse Local Wildlife Site An ancient woodland with 960m NW (LWS) predominantly neglected hazel coppice with a few broad-leaved standards. The site has varied ancient woodland ground flora and includes a wild service tree and soft shield fern. Ancient Woodland Site name Parcel names Distance of nearest parcel from nearest site boundary (m) Blackman's Copse The Wood 730m NW (majority of Blackman's Copse LWS) The Grove The Grove 750m NW Allotment to Farley Allotment to Farley Moor Coppice 955m NE (2 parcels) Moor Coppice Farleymoor Copse Farley Moor Coppice 695m NE (10 parcels of ancient woodland in to Farley Copse) Bulstreads Grove Bulstreads Grove 430m E Wildridings Wild Ridings 930m E (large part of Wildridings LWS) John Wenman Ecological Consultancy

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Table 3e. Previous Survey Information. Survey Details Summary of Findings Initial Phase 1 habitat survey and Habitats recorded within the site’s boundary comprised broadleaved additional protected species deciduous woodland, situated around a large drainage pond, young recommendations by FPCR Ecology plantation woodland, poor semi-improved grassland and thistle-dominated carried out in 2018 tall ruderal vegetation.

Recommendations for protected species surveys was as follows:  Possible entry points for bats to roost in the disused club house building and inaccessible trees on the western boundary with possible suitable bat-roosting features. Seasonal bat surveys recommended to be undertaken to determine the bat assemblage onsite  Mosaic of scrub, grassland and hedgerow habitats present were considered to support breeding bird species assemblages typical of urban edge, scrub and grassland habitats. Due to declining population status of many birds that utilise these habitats and the moderate size of the site, further breeding bird surveys recommended should a scoping survey identify any notable species.  No evidence of badgers was found onsite; however, the habitats and topography were considered to provide suitable substrate for the excavation of setts; and the scrub, tussock grassland and nearby residential dwellings could provide ample foraging opportunities. Badger activity to be monitored during the other protected species surveys.  Further survey work recommended for great crested newts on site because of the large waterbody and three other ponds identified within a 500m radius. This would comprise presence/absence surveys and further surveys if great crested newts are found in order to ascertain a population estimate.  The structural complexity of the woodland was thought to provide suitable possible dormouse habitat. In combination with a historical nearby record, it was recommended that the LPA and/or Natural England is consulted to establish the necessity of surveys.  Due to suitable reptile habitat identified onsite and past records for common species, presence/absence surveys recommended to gauge current population levels.

Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 38 - SNG1 Bats PBW1 High Common pipistrelle, soprano Bat activity survey of habitats (Activity) BW1 pipistrelle and noctule bats have been likely to support foraging bats BW2 recorded within a 250m radius of the DS1 site with at least a further five species Survey schedule = April/May- SMW1 within a 1km radius. The site sits next September/October to a complex of ancient woodland parcels and has native broadleaved woodland and strips of dense scrub with scattered trees on site which provide good foraging opportunities. Bats PBW1 Moderate There are potential roosting Detailed inspections of (Roosting) BW2 opportunities in the disused club building/trees and emergence TN3 house and the target noted mature and re-entry surveys of the B1 oak on the western site boundary. features to be affected as SMW1 necessary. There are other potential trees with roosting features which were Further emergence and re-entry inaccessible due to dense scrub. surveys (if needed) of building/trees on site.

Survey schedule = April/May- September/October Lowland SNG1 Low The grassland has some Botanical species composition Meadow characteristics of Lowland Meadow survey of the grassland. UK Priority Habitat and due to the survey constraint of surveying the Survey schedule = spring grassland in late summer in dry and/or summer conditions, the full species composition could not be ascertained at the time of the survey.

Nesting PBW1 High The woodland and dense scrub with Removal of any of these Birds BW1 scattered trees throughout provide features should avoid the bird BW2 nesting opportunities for common, nesting season i.e. March to DS1 widespread birds and the grassland August inclusive, or take place SMW1 offers invertebrate-rich foraging only after a survey by an areas. ecologist has confirmed that nesting birds are not present. mid-May and June Common SI1 High The disused football pitch provides Presence/absence survey Reptile TN1 rough grassland with dense scrub comprising a minimum of seven Species TN2 around the edge which provides survey visits to check artificial TN4 shelter and foraging opportunities for refugia set out on the site in reptiles such as the slow worm and advance. common lizard. Slow worms have been recorded within a 1km radius of Survey schedule = April- the site. September

The pond provides good quality foraging habitat for grass snakes and a grass cuttings pile target noted in the north western corner of the site is a potential site for egg-laying. Great SWE1 Low No great crested newts have been Updated Habitat Suitability Crested PBW1 recorded on the site, but the pond Index of each waterbody within Newts BW1 could provide suitable breeding 250m and presence/absence BW2 habitat. surveys of all those found to be suitable waterbodies. The woodland areas provide shelter and foraging opportunities for great Survey schedule = crested newts. March/April/May

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There is good connectivity onsite with Presence/absence survey (if strips of woodland and dense scrub needed) comprising survey around the site boundary. visits to check nest tubes set out on the site in advance.

Survey schedule = April- October

Table 5. Relative nature conservation importance of the site Ecological Comments Importance Features of The site is not subject to any international statutory nature conservation designations and the International closest site of international importance is Broadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths Site of Importance Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) approximately 4.1 kilometres to the south east of the site. Broadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths is part of the wider Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (SPA) - designated under the Directive 79/409/EEC on the Conservation of Wild Birds. Features of The site is not subject to any national statutory nature conservation designations. National Importance The closest site of national importance is Wykery Copse Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) 1.5km to the south east of the site. Wykery Copse is a fragment of ancient broadleaved woodland is exceptionally diverse for its size, in terms of both woodland stand-types and herbaceous flora, and it contains several rarities. Its interest is enhanced still further by the small stream which flows through it. It is not considered that any habitats or populations or assemblages of species within the site would meet the criteria for the designation of SSSIs similar to Wykery Copse.

Features of The site is not subject to any current non-statutory nature conservation designations i.e. Regional designation as a Local Wildlife Site (LWS). (County Level) Importance (Berkshire)

Features of The standing water on site is an example of Eutrophic Standing Water – a Priority Habitat and Local could support protected and/or notable aquatic species such as the great crested newt (Triturus (Borough cristatus). Level) Importance The semi-natural and plantation woodland on site are examples of Lowland Deciduous (Bracknell Woodland UK Priority Habitat. The woodland provides nesting opportunities for common, Forest) widespread birds and foraging habitat and possible roosting sites for bats. The hazel coppice and bramble patches in the plantation broadleaved woodland offers potential habitat for dormice. The site is situated next to Rigg’s Copse (LWS), which has a small parcel of ancient woodland. The woodland onsite connects to Rigg’s Copse thus creating a wildlife corridor for species such as the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europeaus).

The semi-improved neutral grassland on site has some characteristics typical of Lowland Meadow UK Priority Habitat, and subject to further survey findings may be confirmed to fall within this habitat designation. The grassland also offers foraging opportunities for reptiles, amphibians (potentially great crested newts) and badgers.

Features of The rough, poor semi-improved grassland and woodland/scrub habitats all provide shelter and Site foraging opportunities for reptiles, amphibians and badgers. Importance (BIN18) The building and mature oak tree (TN3) is of site importance as it offers bat roosting potential.

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Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 40 - Table 6. Potential opportunities for ecological enhancements to be taken forward as part of ecological management plans within future development projects. Habitat feature Ecological Enhancements Buildings Incorporate new bat roosting and bird nesting features in to all new development on site and avoid the use of breathable roofing membranes where bats have access to roofs.

Broadleaved Manage woodland to increase ground flora diversity and increase woodland area to woodland reduce isolation:  Thin out trees in dense areas to allow sunlight to the ground and encourage ground flora growth.  Re-coppice outgrown hazel stools in plantation woodland Semi-improved Manage grassland to increase structural and species diversity: neutral grassland  Annual cut of the grassland; and poor semi-  Remove grass cuttings from site to allow more species to establish; improved  Sow the grassland with wildflower seed to diversify the grassland if required. grassland Pond Manage waterbody to encourage amphibians and invertebrates and prevent the colonisation of invasive plant species  Monitor the pond for invasive plant species and remove with care if found;  Ensure sunlight can reach areas of the pond and there is continuous shade in other areas.  Remove carp

Figure 2. Ecological Constraints/Mitigation Plan for BIN18.

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Figure 1. Phase 1 Habitat Map of BIN19. Site Name BIN19 – Hewlett Packard Main Site, Cain Road

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Table 1. Target notes for Phase 1 habitat map. Target Note Notes TN1 Low quality reptile habitat; dense scrub near to woodland TN2 Low quality reptile habitat; small amenity grassland surrounded by woodland

Table 2a. Table of plant and fauna species recorded for each habitat type. Habitat Habitat and Plant/Fauna Species Recorded Photograph (Area in ha) Grasslands AM1 Amenity grassland (0.27) Islands of regularly mown grass with abundant grass species and frequent herbaceous species. The herb assemblage was richer in areas where mowing was restricted such as the grassland bordering planted hedgerows.

Flora Festuca rubra (Red Fescue) - DAFOR: Abundant Lolium perenne (Perennial Rye Grass) - DAFOR: Abundant Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) - DAFOR: Frequent Agrostis capillaris (Common Bent) - DAFOR: Frequent Arrhenatherum elatius (False Oat-Grass) - DAFOR: Frequent Crepis capillaris (Smooth Hawk's-Beard) - DAFOR: Frequent Dactylis glomerata (Cock's-Foot) - DAFOR: Frequent Helminthotheca echioides (Bristly Ox-tongue) - DAFOR: Frequent Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) - DAFOR: Frequent Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain) - DAFOR: Frequent Potentilla reptans (Creeping Cinquefoil) - DAFOR: Frequent Senecio jacobaea (Common Ragwort) - DAFOR: Frequent Trifolium repens (White Clover) - DAFOR: Frequent Cirsium arvense (Creeping Thistle) - DAFOR: Occasional Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) - DAFOR: Occasional Hawkbit sp. (Hawkbit sp.) - DAFOR: Occasional Hypericum perforatum (Perforate St Johns-Wort) - DAFOR: Occasional Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot Trefoil) - DAFOR: Occasional Prunella vulgaris (Selfheal) - DAFOR: Occasional Ranunculus repens (Creeping Buttercup) - DAFOR: Occasional Trifolium dubium (Lesser Trefoil) - DAFOR: Occasional Leucanthemum vulgare (Ox-Eye Daisy) - DAFOR: Rare Woodland and Scrub PBW1 Plantation broadleaved woodland (0.19) A woodland rich in native tree species, with dogwood and hazel the most abundant. It also includes non-native trees that were either planted or self-seeded.

Flora Cornus sanguinea (Dogwood) - DAFOR: Abundant Corylus avellana (Hazel) - DAFOR: Abundant Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) - DAFOR: Frequent Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - DAFOR: Frequent Hedera helix (Ivy) - DAFOR: Frequent Ligustrum vulgare (Wild Privet) - DAFOR: Frequent Quercus robur (Pedunculate Oak) - DAFOR: Frequent Alnus cordata (Italian Alder) - DAFOR: Occasional Ilex aquifolium (Holly) - DAFOR: Occasional Liquidamber styraciflua (American Sweetgum) - DAFOR: Occasional

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Fauna Carduelis carduelis (Goldfinch) Chloris chloris (Greenfinch) Columba palumbus (Wood Pigeon) Aegithalos caudatus (Long-tailed Tit) Dendrocopos major (Great Spotted Woodpecker) Streptopelia decaocto (Collared Dove) SBW1 Broadleaved parkland/scattered trees (0.014) Predominantly Italian alder and cherry trees scattered around the car park and behind patches of introduced shrubs.

Flora Alnus cordata (Italian Alder) - DAFOR: Abundant Prunus sp. (Cherry sp.) - DAFOR: Abundant Acer platanoides (Norway maple) - DAFOR: Occasional Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan) - DAFOR: Occasiona

DS1 Dense scrub (0.24) A strip of dense bramble in the western portion of the carpark along an area which is disused. There is a line of scattered trees running throughout composed mainly of Italian alder.

Flora Rubus fruticosus agg. (Bramble) - DAFOR: Dominant

Other Habitats IS1 Introduced shrubs (>0.53) Formal beds with non-native ornamental shrub species with some areas of rockery scattered across the site. Some trees dotted throughout – mainly Scots pine.

Flora Berberis sp. (Barberry sp.) - DAFOR: Frequent Colocasia sp. (Elephant Ears) - DAFOR: Frequent Cornus sanguinea (Dogwood) - DAFOR: Frequent Hebe sp. (Hebe sp.) - DAFOR: Frequent Laurus nobilis (Bay Laurel) - DAFOR: Frequent Lavandula sp. (Lavender sp.) - DAFOR: Frequent Lonicera nitida (Wilson’s Honeysuckle) - DAFOR: Frequent Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine) - DAFOR: Frequent Pyracantha sp. (Firethorn sp.) - DAFOR: Frequent TR1 Tall ruderal vegetation - (~0.01) One small patch adjacent to the dense scrub and a second larger area with creeping thistle and nettles in the south eastern corner.

Flora Lamium purpureum (Red Dead-nettle) - DAFOR: Dominant Cirsium arvense (Creeping Thistle) - DAFOR: Occasional Urtica dioica (Common Nettle) - DAFOR: Occasional

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Flora Erigeron canadensis (Canadian Fleabane) - DAFOR: Occasional Hypericum perforatum (Perforate St Johns-Wort) - DAFOR: Occasional Leontodon spp. (Hawkbit Spp.) - DAFOR: Occasional Picris echioides (Bristly Ox-tongue) - DAFOR: Occasional Plantago major (Greater Plantain) - DAFOR: Occasional Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) - DAFOR: Rare Built Structures B1 Building (0.55) One of two main office buildings. The building is approximately 16-18m high with metal/prefabricated cladding, a large metal soffit box and a hipped aggregate tile roof. Very limited bat roosting potential.

B2 Building (0.42) One of two main office buildings. The building is approximately 16-18m high with metal/prefabricated cladding, a large metal soffit box and a hipped aggregate tile roof. Very limited bat roosting potential.

B3 Building (0.02) Approximately 3-4m high storage outbuilding, metal clad with a metal roller shutter door, hipped aggregate tile roof and a few lifted ridge tiles. Limited bat roosting potential.

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Table 2b. Table of plant and fauna species recorded for each linear feature recorded. Habitat Habitat and Plant/Fauna Species Recorded Photograph (Length in m and are1 in ha) SBW1 Broad-leaved Parkland/Scattered Trees (527m) Lines of scattered trees planted throughout the car park.

Flora Alnus cordata (Italian Alder) - DAFOR: Abundant Prunus sp. (Cherry sp.) - DAFOR: Abundant Acer platanoides (Norway maple) - DAFOR: Occasional Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan) - DAFOR: Occasional

PH1 Intact species-poor hedge (0.47ha) Intensively managed, intact hedges running around and throughout the carpark. Some hedges composed almost entirely of hornbeam and others entirely of Wilson’s honeysuckle.

Flora Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) - DAFOR: Dominant Ilex aquifolium (Holly) - DAFOR: Occasional Laurus nobilis (Bay Laurel) - DAFOR: Occasional Lonicera nitida (Wilson’s Honeysuckle) - DAFOR: Frequent Rubus fruticosus agg. (Bramble) - DAFOR: Occasional Acer campestre (Field Maple) - DAFOR: Rare Euonymus sp. - DAFOR: Rare PHT1 Species-poor hedge with trees (0.05ha) Unmanaged hedgerow running along the southern boundary of the site including native and non-native tree species.

Flora Alnus cordata (Italian Alder) - DAFOR: Abundant Corylus avellana (Hazel) - DAFOR: Abundant Betula pendula (Silver Birch) - DAFOR: Frequent Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - DAFOR: Frequent Hedera helix (Ivy) - DAFOR: Frequent Ilex aquifolium (Holly) - DAFOR: Frequent Quercus robur (Pedunculate Oak) - DAFOR: Frequent Symphoricarpos alba (Snowberry) - DAFOR: Occasional Populus x canescens (Grey Poplar) - DAFOR: Rare

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Table 3a. All protected/notable species recorded within 250 metres of the centre of the site (Source: TVERC, BSBBG and BBG). Common Scientific Maximum Date Grid reference Location Level of name name Abundance most protection recent Mammals - bats Common Pipistrellus 1 Adult 25-09-14 SU849690 Palm Hills Estate, HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pipistrellus London Road, HabReg-Sch2, Bracknell WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Soprano Pipistrellus 2 Adults (24- 25-09-14 SU849690 Palm Hills Estate, HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pygmaeus 09-14) London Road, HabReg-Sch2, Bracknell WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC- S41 Noctule Bat Nyctalus 1 Adult 25-09-14 SU849690 Palm Hills Estate, HabDir-A4, noctula London Road, HabReg-Sch2, Bracknell WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC- S41, BF-LBAP Common Pipistrellus 01-07-10 SU847692 Amen Corner HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pipistrellus HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Soprano Pipistrellus 01-07-10 SU847692 Amen Corner HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pygmaeus HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC- S41 Mammals - excluding bats West Erinaceus Dead 22-11-14 SU84906920 3M car park, NERC-S41 European europaeus Bracknell Hedgehog

Table 3b. Protected/notable species recorded in the last 10 years within 1kilometre of the centre of the site (Source: TVERC, BSBBG and BBG). Common Scientific Maximum Date Grid ref. Location Level of name name abundance most protection recent Amphibians Smooth Newt Lissotriton 4 males (15- 07-05-15 SU84387007 Binfield WACA-Sch5- vulgaris 05-13) s9.5a/s9.5b 4 females (30-05-13) Common Bufo bufo 1185 Adults 01-07-05 SU842699 Murrell Hill Lane WACA-Sch5- Toad adjacent to Pope's s9.5a/s9.5b, Meadow, Binfield, NERC-S41 Berks Common Rana 34 Adults 02-07-05 SU842699 Murrell Hill Lane HabDir-A5, Frog temporaria adjacent to Pope's WACA-Sch5- Meadow, Binfield, s9.5a/s9.5b Berks Birds Barn Owl Tyto alba 2 Adults 10-07-14 SU843697 Pope's Manor WACA-Sch1-p1, BF-LBAP, Bird- Amber Kestrel Falco 1 Adult 29-11-11 SU852692 Land at Cain Bird-Amber tinnunculus Road,Bracknell Red Kite Milvus milvus 1 Adult 22-08-13 SU8440668229 Peacock BirdsDir-A1, Meadows, WACA-Sch1-p1, Jennett's Park, Bird-Amber, RL- Bracknell Global- post2001-NT Skylark Alauda arvensis 2 30-06-05 SU85536969 1, 14 Wokingham NERC-S41, BF- Road, Bracknell LBAP, Bird-Red Pied Ficedula 2 Pairs 17-04-08 SU842700 Popes Meadow Bird-Amber Flycatcher hypoleuca John Wenman Ecological Consultancy

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Mammals - bats Common Pipistrellus 1 Adult 05-09-14 SU8454669706 St Mark's Road, HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pipistrellus Binfield HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Long-eared Plecotus 1 Adult 04-09-14 SU8454669706 St Mark's Road, HabReg-Sch2, Bat species Binfield WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Unidentified Myotis sp. 1 Adult 04-09-14 SU8454669706 St Mark's Road, HabReg-Sch2, Bat Binfield WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Serotine Eptesicus 1 Adult 04-09-14 SU8454669706 St Mark's Road, HabDir-A4, serotinus Binfield HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b Soprano Pipistrellus 1 Adult 05-09-14 SU8454669706 St Mark's Road, HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pygmaeus Binfield HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9.5 a/s9.5b, NERC- S41 Brown Long- Plecotus Droppings 04-06-14 SU8454569705 Crossways, St HabDir-A4, eared Bat auritus Marks Road, HabReg-Sch2, Binfield WACA-Sch5- John Wenman Ecological Consultancy

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Table 3d. Designated sites within the vicinity of the site (Source: TVERC and MAGIC). SPA/SSSI/LWS Site Name Designation Description Distance from nearest site boundary (m) Broadmoor to Bagshot Within the Thames Mixture of dry and wet heathland 2909m SE Woods and Heath Basin Heath and coniferous and broadleaved Special Protection woodland offering a rich diversity of Area (SPA) vegetation and habitats. Wykery Copse Site of Specific Broadleaved, mixed and yew 296m SE Scientific Interest woodland with diverse canopy and (SSSI) sub-canopy layers. There is rich ancient woodland ground flora with bluebell, wood anemone, wood sorrel and yellow archangel. Popes Meadow Local Wildlife Site 1.26ha of oak and beech woodland (LWS) with dense areas of holly. Numerous ancient woodland indicators present. 600m N The Copse Local Wildlife Site A small area of woodland with a (LWS) meadow and a pond. The site is managed for wildlife and is home to newts, damselflies, dragonflies and a historically-important badger sett which is over 140years old. 395m N Farley Copse Local Nature A semi-natural and part ancient Reserve (LNR) & woodland supporting lowland mixed Local Wildlife Site deciduous woodland. (LWS) 375m N Blackman's Copse Local Wildlife Site An ancient woodland with remnant (LWS) areas of coppice woodland and wild service trees are present. 550m NW Rigg's Copse Local Wildlife Site Small ancient woodland with stand (LWS) of oak (Quercus spp.) and birch with hazel (Corylus avellana) coppice, beech (Fagus sylvatica) and diverse ground flora. 240 m SW Wildridings Copse Local Wildlife Site Small ancient woodland within a (LWS) complex of other ancient woodlands. 775m SE Tarman's Copse Local Wildlife Site Mature, outgrown sweet chestnut (LWS) coppice. It has ancient woodland indicators such as old ash coppice stools and wood banks with old 525m S

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Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 51 - pollard marker trees. West Garden Copse Local Wildlife Site Lowland mixed deciduous woodland (LWS) with a mixed canopy layer and an area of hazel coppice towards the centre. Seven different ancient woodland indicators area found within this site. 950m S Big Wood Local Wildlife Site Semi-natural secondary woodland (LWS) though some areas might have been wooded for some considerable time. The main woodland stand type consists of acid oak and birch woodland. 650m SW Pockets Copse Local Wildlife Site An ancient woodland with (LWS) predominantly neglected hazel coppice with a few broad-leaved standards. The site has varied ancient woodland ground flora and includes a wild service tree and soft shield fern. 820m NW Ancient Woodland Site name Parcel names Distance of nearest parcel from nearest site boundary (m) Blackman's Copse The Wood 550m NW (majority of Blackman's Copse LWS) The Grove The Grove 520m NW Allotment to Farley Allotment to Farley Moor Coppice Moor Coppice 600m NE (2 parcels) Farleymoor Copse Farley Moor Coppice 430m NW (10 parcels of ancient woodland in to Farley Copse) Bulstreads Grove Bulstreads Grove 365m SE Wildridings Wild Ridings 775m SE (large part of Wildridings LWS) Rigg's Copse Peacock Farm (part of) and Bridle Coppice 240m SW (same as Rigg's LWS) Wykery Copse Wythery Coppice 530m S (2 parcels) Tarman's Copse Sketes Grove 525m S (large part of Tarman's LWS) Pocock's Copse Pococks Coppice 820m NW (same area as Pockets Copse) Big Wood Oaken Coppice and Fern Grove Coppice 635m SW (15 parcels) Easthampstead Park: West Garden Coppice 950m S (same as West West Garden Copse Garden Copse LWS) Dean’s Coppice Dean’s Coppice 950m N (2 parcels) Applepie Green Furzes Coppice 760m N (part of Popes Meadow LWS)

Bracknell Forest Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Phase 1 Ecological Survey (2nd Addendum) - 52 - moderate size of the site, further breeding bird surveys recommended should a scoping survey identify any notable species.  No evidence of badgers was found onsite; however, the habitats and topography were considered to provide suitable substrate for the excavation of setts; and the scrub, tussock grassland and nearby residential dwellings could provide ample foraging opportunities. Badger activity to be monitored during the other protected species surveys.  Further survey work recommended for great crested newts on site because of the large waterbody and three other ponds identified within a 500m radius. This would comprise presence/absence surveys and further surveys if great crested newts are found in order to ascertain a population estimate.  The structural complexity of the woodland was thought to provide suitable possible dormouse habitat. In combination with a historical nearby record, it was recommended that the LPA and/or Natural England is consulted to establish the necessity of surveys.  Due to suitable reptile habitat identified onsite and past records for common species, presence/absence surveys recommended to gauge current population levels.

Table 4. Likely occurrence of protected and/or notable species/habitats and survey/mitigation recommendations. Species/ Habitats Likely Justification Recommended survey/ habitats occurrence mitigation of species/ habitats Bats B1 Low The potential roosting sites for bats Detailed inspections of (Roosting) B2 are low due to the close fitting modern buildings and emergence and B3 cladding. However, there are a few re-entry surveys of the features gaps in the aggregate tile roofing to be affected as necessary. which could be suitable for roosting bats. Further emergence and re-entry surveys (if needed) of building on site.

Survey schedule = April/May- September/October Nesting PBW1 Low The woodland, hedgerows and dense Removal of any of these Birds PH1 scrub with scattered trees throughout features should avoid the bird PHT1 provide some nesting opportunities nesting season i.e. March to DS1 for common, widespread birds and August inclusive, or take place SBW1 the grassland verges offer limited only after a survey by an foraging areas. ecologist has confirmed that nesting birds are not present. mid-May and June Common TN1 Low Two target-noted areas in the Presence/absence survey Reptile TN2 southern corner of the site provide comprising a minimum of seven Species PBW1 potential habitat for common reptile survey visits to check artificial DS1 species such as the common lizard refugia set out on the site in and slow worms. There is a small advance. mosaic of scrub, woodland and grassland in this area which provide Survey schedule = April- shelter and foraging opportunities. September Slow worms have been recorded within a 1km radius of the site.

Great PBW1 Low No great crested newts have been Updated Habitat Suitability Crested recorded on the site, but the pond to Index of each waterbody within Newts the south, just off site, could provide 250 metres and suitable breeding habitat. presence/absence surveys of all those found to be suitable The woodland area in the southern waterbodies. corner could provide shelter and foraging opportunities for great Survey schedule = John Wenman Ecological Consultancy

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Features of The site is not subject to any current non-statutory nature conservation designations i.e. Regional designation as a Local Wildlife Site (LWS). (County Level) Importance (Berkshire)

Features of The intact, native hedgerows on site are examples of Hedgerow Priority Habitat and offer Local nesting habitat for birds and could act as movement corridors for species such as the European (Borough hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus). Level) Importance (Bracknell Forest)

Features of The small mosaic of scrub, woodland and grassland in the southern corner of the site provide Site shelter and foraging opportunities for common reptile species. Importance (BIN19) The buildings (B1, B2 & B3) offer limited bat roosting potential but the lighting around the car park reduces the level of foraging habitat on site and commuting routes.

Reduce lighting around the site to encourage use by foraging and commuting bats. Broadleaved Manage woodland to increase ground flora diversity and increase woodland area to woodland reduce isolation:  Thin out trees in dense areas to allow sunlight to the ground and encourage ground flora growth. Intact hedges – Manage hedgerows to increase species diversity: species poor  Annual cut of the hedge in winter  Increase the diversity of the hedgerows by planting native species and allowing some trees to develop as standards

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Table 1. Target notes for Phase 1 habitat map. Target Note Notes TN1 Rabbit burrows TN2 Large weeping willow tree

Table 2a. Table of plant and fauna species recorded for each habitat type. Habitat Habitat and Plant/Fauna Species Recorded Photograph (Area in ha) Grasslands SNG1 Neutral grassland – semi-improved (0.46) A field of uncut neutral grassland with bramble and nettle encroaching onto the edges of the field. A line of mature oak trees which were part of woodland were present beyond the boundary.

Flora Centaurea nigra (Common Knapweed) - DAFOR: Abundant Cynosurus cristatus (Crested Dog's-Tail) - DAFOR: Frequent Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) - DAFOR: Frequent Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil) - DAFOR: Frequent Stellaria graminea (Lesser Stitchwort) - DAFOR: Frequent Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) - DAFOR: Occasional Agrostis capillaris (A.tenuis) (Common Bent) - DAFOR: Occasional Anthoxanthum odoratum (Sweet Vernal-Grass) - DAFOR: Occasional Dactylis glomerata (Cock's-Foot) - DAFOR: Occasional Festuca sp. (Fescue sp.) - DAFOR: Occasional Lolium perenne (Perennial Rye Grass) - DAFOR: Occasional Phleum pratense agg. (Timothy) - DAFOR: Occasional Senecio jacobaea (Common Ragwort) - DAFOR: Occasional Sonchus oleraceus (Smooth Sow-Thistle) - DAFOR: Occasional Tripleurospermum inodorum (Scentless Mayweed) - DAFOR: Occasional Juncus effusus (Soft Rush) - DAFOR: Rare Potentilla reptans (Creeping Cinquefoil) - DAFOR: Rare Rubus fruticosus agg. (Brambles) - DAFOR: Rare Rumex spp. (Docks and Sorrels) - DAFOR: Rare Trisetum flavescens (Yellow Oat-Grass) - DAFOR: Rare Urtica dioica (Common Nettle) - DAFOR: Rare

Fauna Maniola jurtina (Meadow brown)

SI1 Poor semi-improved grassland - (0.5) A field of uncut poor semi-improved grassland with scattered oak tree saplings.

Flora Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) - DAFOR: Abundant Agrostis capillaris (A.tenuis) (Common Bent) - DAFOR: Frequent Arrhenatherum elatius (False Oat-Grass) - DAFOR: Occasional Dactylis glomerata (Cock's-Foot) - DAFOR: Occasional Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil) - DAFOR: Occasional Rubus fruticosus agg. (Brambles) - DAFOR: Occasional John Wenman Ecological Consultancy

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SI2 Poor semi-improved grassland (0.03) A strip of uncut grassland along a pathway with some patches of sandy bare ground.

Flora Agrostis capillaris (A.tenuis) (Common Bent) - DAFOR: Frequent Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) - DAFOR: Frequent Senecio jacobaea (Common Ragwort) - DAFOR: Frequent Dactylis glomerata (Cock's-Foot) - DAFOR: Occasional Lolium perenne (Perennial Rye Grass) - DAFOR: Occasional Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil) - DAFOR: Occasional Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain) - DAFOR: Occasional Sonchus oleraceus (Smooth Sow-thistle) - DAFOR: Occasional Trifolium pratense (Red Clover) - DAFOR: Occasional Arum maculatum (Lords-and-Ladies) - DAFOR: Rare Dipsacus fullonum (Teasel) - DAFOR: Rare Linaria purpurea (Purple Toadflax) - DAFOR: Rare

SI3 (0.39) Poor semi-improved grassland A group of three fields of uncut poor semi-improved grassland.

Flora Festuca sp. (Fescue sp.) - DAFOR: Abundant Agrostis stolonifera (Creeping Bent) - DAFOR: Frequent Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) - DAFOR: Frequent Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) - DAFOR: Occasional Anthoxanthum odoratum (Sweet Vernal-Grass) - DAFOR: Occasional Cerastium holosteoides (Common Mouse-ear) - DAFOR: Occasional Lolium perenne (Perennial Rye Grass) - DAFOR: Occasional Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot-trefoil) - DAFOR: Occasional Phleum pratense agg. (Timothy) - DAFOR: Occasional Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain) - DAFOR: Occasional Stelleria graminea (Lesser Stitchwort) - DAFOR: Occasional Tripleurospermum inodorum (Scentless Mayweed) - DAFOR: Occasional Convolvulus arvensis (Field Bindweed) - DAFOR: Rare Senecio jacobaea (Common Ragwort) - DAFOR: Rare

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SI4 Poor semi-improved grassland (0.25) A field of uncut poor semi-improved grassland with a short sward.

Flora Agrostis stolonifera (Creeping Bent) - DAFOR: Abundant Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) - DAFOR: Frequent Ranunculus repens (Creeping Buttercup) - DAFOR: Frequent Anthoxanthum odoratum (Sweet Vernal-Grass) - DAFOR: Occasional Arrhenatherum elatius (False Oat-Grass) - DAFOR: Occasional Centaurea nigra (Common Knapweed) - DAFOR: Occasional Epilobium montanum (Broad-leaved Willowherb) - DAFOR: Occasional Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot Trefoil) - DAFOR: Occasional Phleum pratense agg. (Timothy) - DAFOR: Occasional Plantago lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain) - DAFOR: Occasional Prunella vulgaris (Selfheal) - DAFOR: Occasional Senecio jacobaea (Common Ragwort) - DAFOR: Occasional Tripleurospermum inodorum (Scentless Mayweed) - DAFOR: Occasional Picris echioides (Bristly Ox-tongue) - DAFOR: Rare

AM1 Amenity grassland (0.11) A garden to the east of the house with shortly mown amenity grassland.

Flora Agrostis stolonifera (Creeping Bent) - DAFOR: Dominant Lolium perenne (Perennial Rye Grass) - DAFOR: Abundant Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) - DAFOR: Occasional Ranunculus repens (Creeping Buttercup) - DAFOR: Occasional Geranium molle (Dove's-foot Cranesbill) - DAFOR: Rare Malus domestica (Apple) - DAFOR: Rare

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Woodlands and Scrub SS1 Scrub - Scattered (0.01) A strip of scattered scrub growing between two fields of semi-improved grassland which was dominated by bramble.

Flora Rubus fruticosus agg. (Brambles) - DAFOR: Dominant Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - DAFOR: Frequent Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn) - DAFOR: Frequent

Open Water SWM1 Standing water – mesotrophic - (0.01) A dried up pond. SWM2 Standing water – mesotrophic (0.00) A garden pond with a number of introduced plants present.

Flora Epilobium hirsutum (Great Willowherb) - DAFOR: Occasional Nuphar/Nymphaea spp. (Water Lilys) - DAFOR: Occasional Potamogeton spp. (Pondweeds) - DAFOR: Occasional

Other Habitat Features OH1 Other Habitat (0.09) Ménage

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IS1 Introduced shrub (0.00) A strip of planted flowers along the edge of the ménage.

Flora Choisya sp. - DAFOR: Frequent Senecio jacobaea (Common ragwort) - DAFOR: Frequent (Daisy sp.) - DAFOR: Occasional Cirsium arvense (Creeping thistle) - DAFOR: Occasional Cotoneaster spp. (Cotoneaster) - DAFOR: Occasional Rosa spp. (Rose) - DAFOR: Occasional Sedum sp. (Stonecrop) - DAFOR: Occasional

IS2 Introduced shrub (0.01) A strip of planted flowers along the eastern side of the garden.

Flora Betula pendula (Silver Birch) - DAFOR: Occasional Choisya sp. - DAFOR: Occasional Epilobium montanum (Broad-leaved Willowherb) - DAFOR: Occasional Hydrangea - DAFOR: Occasional Iris sp.- DAFOR: Occasional Kerria japonica - DAFOR: Occasional Prunella vulgaris (Selfheal) - DAFOR: Occasional Rosa sp. (Rose) - DAFOR: Occasional Salix babylonica (Weeping Willow) - DAFOR: Occasional Sonchus oleraceus (Smooth Sow-thislte) - DAFOR: Occasional

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Flora Bellis sp. (Daisy sp.) - DAFOR: Occasional Buddleia - DAFOR: Occasional Cotoneaster spp. (Cotoneaster) - DAFOR: Occasional Prunus sp. (Cherry sp.) - DAFOR: Occasional

IS4 Introduced shrub (0.00) A strip of planted flowers along the western side of the house.

Flora (Daisy Sp.) - DAFOR: Occasional Buxus sempervirens (Box) - DAFOR: Occasional Fagus sylvatica f. Purpurea (Copper Beech) - DAFOR: Occasional Hydrangea - DAFOR: Occasional Lavendula (Lavender) - DAFOR: Occasional Salvia officinalis (Common Sage) - DAFOR: Occasional

Sonchus oleraceus (Smooth Sow-thistle) - DAFOR: Occasional

IS5 Introduced shrub (0.00) A strip of planted flowers along the south western side of the house.

Flora (Water Parsnip) - DAFOR: Occasional Buxus sempervirens (Box) - DAFOR: Occasional Mentha sp. (Mint) - DAFOR: Occasional Ribes sp. - DAFOR: Occasional

BG1 Bare ground (0.02) Patio around the swimming pool.

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Flora Epilobium montanum (Broad-leaved Willowherb) - DAFOR: Rare Lolium perenne (Perennial Rye Grass) - DAFOR: Rare Plantago major (Greater Plantain) - DAFOR: Rare Poa annua (Annual Meadow Greass) - DAFOR: Rare

Built Structures B1 Building (0.00) A blockwork outbuilding with a sloping corrugated metal roof offering very negligible bat roost potential.

B2 Building (0.02) A timber stable with a multi pitched corrugated roof and offered bat roost potential.

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B4 Building (0.01) A barn with a tiled roof and parts of the walls clad with timber. Most of the barn was wide open with parts open up to the roof and a converted roof space was present over the western side. The building had bat roost potential.

B5 Building (0.03) A house with a partly pitched and flat roof. The walls were covered in hanging tiles and had bat roost potential.

B6 Building (0.00) A pool brick outhouse with a pitched tiled roof with negligible bat roost potential.

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Table 2b. Table of plant and fauna species recorded for each linear feature recorded. Habitat Habitat and Plant/Fauna Species Recorded Photograph (Length in m) SBW1 Broadleaved Parkland/scattered trees (139) A number of scattered trees between wooden fences trees likely to have bat roost potential.

Flora Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) - DAFOR: Occasional Quercus robur (Pedunculate Oak) - DAFOR: Occasional

PH1 Hedge – species-poor (21) A trimmed, intact hedge dominated by laurel.

Flora Prunus laurocerasus (Cherry Laurel) - DAFOR: Dominant Sambucus nigra (Elder) - DAFOR: Occasional

PH2 Hedge – species-poor (0.00) An intact hedge dominated by hawthorn with a strip of introduced shrubs growing along the front.

Flora Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - DAFOR: Dominant Aucuba japonica (Spotted Laurel) - DAFOR: Occasional Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) - DAFOR: Occasional Lavenula sp. (Lavender) - DAFOR: Occasional

RHT1 Hedge with Trees – species rich (45) A managed species rich hedgerow along a field edge. The semi-mature trees are likely to be of negligible bat roost potential.

Flora Acer campestre (Field Maple) - DAFOR: Occasional Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) - DAFOR: Occasional Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) - DAFOR: Occasional Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn) - DAFOR: Occasional Quercus robur (Pedunculate Oak) - DAFOR: Occasional Rubus fruticosus agg. (Brambles) - DAFOR: Occasional Ulmus procera (English Elm) - DAFOR: Occasional

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Table 3a. All protected/notable species recorded within 250 metres of the centre of the site. Common Scientific Maximum Date Grid reference Location Level of name name abundance most protection recent

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Table 3b. Protected/notable species recorded in the last 10 years within 1kilometre of the centre of the site. Common Scientific Maximum Date Grid ref. Location Level of name name abundance most protection recent Amphibians Great Triturus 1 Adult 19-04-13 SU8761370362 Berkshire HabDir-A2np, Crested Newt cristatus HabDir-A4, HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9. 5a/s9.5b, NERC-S41, BF-LBAP Great Triturus 8 Adult Males 12-05-13 SU876710 Maize Lane, North HabDir-A2np, Crested Newt cristatus 5 Adult Bracknell HabDir-A4, Females HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9. 5a/s9.5b, NERC-S41, BF-LBAP Great Triturus 15 Adults 11-04-14 SU8760170363 Near Flemish HabDir-A2np, Crested Newt cristatus Place, Bracknell HabDir-A4, HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9. 5a/s9.5b, NERC-S41, BF-LBAP Great Triturus 27 Adult 02-06-15 SU87607036 Thomas HabDir-A2np, Crested Newt cristatus Males; 9 Adult Lawrence HabDir-A4, Females Brickworks HabReg-Sch2, (04/14) WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9. 5a/s9.5b, NERC-S41, BF-LBAP Smooth Newt Lissotriton 4 Adult 28-05-13 SU876710 Maize Lane, North WACA-Sch5- vulgaris Females/ 4 Bracknell s9.5a/s9.5b Adult Males Smooth Newt Lissotriton 13 Adult 02-06-15 SU87607035 Thomas WACA-Sch5-

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Swift Apus apus 12 Adults 01-01-10- SU87167071 RG42 2QF BF-LBAP, Bird- 31-12-10 (Hebbecastle Amber Down, Warfield) Higher plants Bluebell Hyacinthoides O (DAFOR) 18-06-09 SU872706 Piggy Wood WACA-Sch8 non-scripta Cowslip Primula veris Flowering 17-04-15 SU87657062 Brickwork BF-LBAP Meadows, Warfield Cowslip Primula veris Flowering 17-04-15 SU870709 Lark's Hill orchard, BF-LBAP Warfield Ragged- Silene flos- Flowering 20-05-14 SU877706 Brickworks BF-LBAP Robin cuculi Meadow Summer Leucojum 4 Flowering 14-04-15 SU87597036 Thomas Lawrence Status-NS Snowflake aestivum Brickworks Newt Reserve Wild Service- Sorbus 01-06-09 SU869711 Quelm Lane BF-LBAP Tree torminalis Wild Service- Sorbus 01-06-09 SU870710 Watersplash lane BF-LBAP Tree torminalis Invertebrates Cinnabar Tyria jacobaeae 1 15-07-11 SU876706 Brickworks NERC-S41 Meadow Mammals – bats Brown Long- Plecotus Roosting 23-11-11 SU884709 Beggar's Roost HabDir-A4, eared Bat auritus HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9. 5a/s9.5b, NERC-S41 Brown Long- Plecotus 9 (09/15) 01-09-15 SU8824472303 Church Farm HabDir-A4, eared Bat auritus House, Church HabReg-Sch2, Lane, Warfield WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9. 5a/s9.5b, NERC-S41 Brown Long- Plecotus 1 Adult 20-07-14 SU8824670783 Maple Cottage, HabDir-A4, eared Bat auritus Jigs Lane North, HabReg-Sch2, Bracknell WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9. 5a/s9.5b, NERC-S41 Brown Long- Plecotus Droppings 18-07-09 SU872716 Scotlands Farm HabDir-A4, eared Bat auritus HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9. 5a/s9.5b, NERC-S41 Common Pipistrellus 1 (09/15) 01-09-15 SU8824472303 Church Farm HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pipistrellus House, Church HabReg-Sch2, Lane, Warfield WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9. 5a/s9.5b Common Pipistrellus 2 Adults 20-07-14 SU8824670783 Maple Cottage, HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pipistrellus (07/14) Jigs Lane North, HabReg-Sch2, Bracknell WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9. 5a/s9.5b Common Pipistrellus Droppings 18-07-09 SU872716 Scotlands Farm HabDir-A4, Pipistrelle pipistrellus HabReg-Sch2, WACA-Sch5- s9.4b/s9.4c/s9. 5a/s9.5b

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Table 3c. Level of protection key (Source: TVERC). Abbreviation Legislation Level of protection BirdsDir-A1 Annex 1 of EC Directive 79/409/EEC on the Conservation European directive of Wild Birds. HabDir-A2np EC Habitats Directive, includes animal and plant species European directive of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation HabDir-A4 EC Habitats Directive, includes animal and plant species European directive of community interest in need of protection WACA-Sch1-p1 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 1 Wild Birds UK Legislation WACA-Sch5-s9.5a/s9.5b Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 5 Wild UK Legislation Animals WACA-Sch8 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Schedule 8 Wild UK Legislation Plants Badgers-1992 Protection of Badgers Act 1992 UK Legislation HabReg-Sch2 Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010, UK Legislation Schedule 2 NERC-S41 NERC 2006, section 41 UK Priority Species RL-GB-post2001-NT National Red List - near threatened Other designation RL-GB-post2001-VU National Red List - vulnerable Other designation RL-Global-post2001-NT IUCN Red List of Threatened Species- near threatened Other designation Bird-Red Bird of Conservation Concern Other designation Bird-Amber Bird of Conservation Concern Other designation BF-LBAP Bracknell Forest Local BAP species Other designation Nationally Notable A Species found in 16 to 30 hectads UK Legislation Taxa which do not fall within the IUCN Red List categories but which are still uncommon in Great Britain. Nationally Notable B Species found in between 31 and 100 hectads UK Legislation Taxa which do not fall within the IUCN Red List categories but which are still uncommon in Great Britain.

Table 3d. Designated sites within the vicinity of the site (Source: TVERC and MAGIC). SPA/SSSI/LWS/LNR Site Name Designation Description Distance from nearest site boundary (m) Broadmoor to Bagshot Site of Special Mixture of dry and wet heathland 4,935m S Woods and Heaths Scientific Interest and coniferous and broadleaved (SSSI) and within woodland offering a rich diversity of the Thames Basin vegetation and habitats. Heath Special Protection Area (SPA) Piggy Wood Local Nature Ancient coppiced woodland, mainly 895m SW

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Table 4. Likely occurrence of protected and/or notable species/habitats and survey/mitigation recommendations. Species/ Habitats Likely Justification Recommended survey/ habitats occurrence mitigation of species/ habitats Bats SNG1 Medium The scattered trees, hedgerows and Bat activity survey of the (Activity) SBW1 woodland just off-site provide good features likely to support RHT1 foraging habitat for bats in the vicinity. foraging bats PH1 At least five bat species have been TN2 recorded within the local area. Survey schedule = April/May- September/October

Bats B2-5 High – The mature trees on site provide bat Daylight tree inspection (Roosting) SBW1 Medium roost potential. The buildings have and building inspections for TN2 varying levels of bat roost potential also. bat roosts of those trees At least five bat species have been and buildings proposed for recorded within the local area. removal plus potential further emergence/re-entry surveys

Survey schedule = May- September

Common RHT1 Medium The patches of scattered scrub, Presence/absence survey Reptiles SS1 woodland and hedgerow edges, and tall comprising a minimum of SBW1 uncut grassland provide some shelter seven survey visits to

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Great RHT1 Low The patches of scattered scrub, Habitat Suitability Index Created SS1 woodland and hedgerow edges, and tall assessment of the Newts SBW1 uncut grassland provide some shelter waterbody on site and SNG1 and foraging opportunities for great each waterbody within 250 SI1 - 4 crested newts (Triturus cristatus). There metres and SWM2 are two waterbodies on site: a dried out presence/absence surveys pond that is no longer suitable; and a of all those found to be garden pond. Although it is unlikely that suitable waterbodies. great crested newts are using the pond, there are a number of water bodies in Survey schedule = close vicinity of the site, in particular March/April/May towards the south. Great crested newts have been recorded in one location 380m to the south of the site. The record of great crested newts in the close vicinity increases the likelihood of the presence of newts and other amphibians.

Nesting RHT1 Medium The patches of scattered scrub, Removal of any of these Birds PH1-2 woodland and hedgerows, provide features should avoid the SS1 nesting opportunities for common, bird nesting season i.e. SBW1 widespread birds. March to August inclusive, or take place only after a survey by an ecologist has confirmed that nesting birds are not present.

Lowland SNG1 Medium The grassland was relatively species Botanical species Meadow rich and had characteristics of Lowland composition survey of the Meadow UK Priority Habitat but due to grassland. the dry and hot conditions, the full species composition could not be Survey schedule = spring ascertained. and/or summer.

Table 5. Relative nature conservation importance of the site. Ecological Comments Importance Features of The site is not subject to any international statutory nature conservation designations and the International closest site of international importance is Broadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths SSSI just Importance under 5 kilometres to the south of the site. Broadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths SSSI is part of the wider Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (SPA) - designated under the Directive 79/409/EEC on the Conservation of Wild Birds.

Great crested newts - listed on Annex II of the Habitats Directive (2010) - have been recorded at one site within 380 metres of the site.

Features of The site is not subject to any national statutory nature conservation designations. National Importance The closest site of national importance is Chawridge Bourne Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) 2.5km to the north east of the site.

Features of The site is not subject to any current non-statutory nature conservation designations i.e. Regional designation as a Local Wildlife Site (LWS). (County Level) The closest non-statutory wildlife site is Beggars Roost/Adj. Strawberry Hill LWS – an area of Importance lowland meadows spilt by a line of mature trees and a wooded area- 555m to the south east. (Berkshire)

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The scattered trees are of site importance and could support nesting birds and roosting bats s, as well as providing foraging corridors for bats. The buildings on site could also support roosting bats.

Features of The grassland, hedgerows and woodland edge on site provide habitat for notable/protected Site species associated with grasslands such as great crested newts and reptiles. Importance (WAR25)

Hedgerows Increase the ecological diversity of the species poor hedgerows by planting them with native woody species and increase ecological value. Remove non-native species such as the laurel.

Semi-improved Manage grassland to increase structural and species diversity: neutral grassland  Annual cut of the grassland; and semi-  Remove grass cuttings from site to allow more species to establish; improved  Sow the grassland with wildflower seed to diversify the grassland if required. grassland

Figure 2. Ecological Constraints/Mitigation Plan for WAR25.

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