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PEA August 18 Preliminary Ecological Appraisal The Salings Neighbourhood Plan Prepared for: Great Saling Parish Council Bardfield Saling Parish Council August 2018 T4ecology Ltd 2, Elizabeth Way Heybridge Maldon Essex CM9 4TG Tel: 07546 946715 Email: [email protected] Web: www.t4ecology.eu Report Reference MH787 Version -Dated August 2018 Peter Harris Bsc (hons) MCIEEM This report is for the sole use of the client Great Saling Parish Council. No liability is accepted for conclusions/actions by any third party. All rights reserved T4 ecology Ltd 2018. August 2018 Page 2 of 51 1. Survey Finding and Recommendations Summary The survey element identified that protected and priority species have been previously recorded within the boundaries and are therefore currently, or have been present. In addition, key ecological features have been identified that will support such species. However, whilst present and identifiable, the main finding from the survey identified that the key ecological features are currently relatively disparate and isolated from one another. Therefore, it is critical to retain the features and networks from a strategic level down to a site by site level to ensure retention of key habitats and networks as part of a Neighbourhood Plan (NP). This report has set out the factors to consider in delivering such a strategy, identified the ecological processes that may need to be undertaken and makes recommendations for enhancement that could be included in future proposals. Consequently, in respect of these Parishes, it is concluded that in considering the NP, the focus should be upon encouraging and welcoming ‘good’ well designed schemes that retain key ecological features, that have been designed around ecological constraints and are also innovative in their approach to ecological management and enhancement right from the beginning of the design stage. August 2018 Page 3 of 51 Contents 1. Survey Finding and Recommendations Summary .................................................... 3 2. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 6 2.1. Phase 1 Brief .......................................................................................................... 6 2.2. Development Proposals & Planning Context ..................................................... 6 2.3. Scope of Survey .................................................................................................... 6 3. Methodology ............................................................................................................... 7 3.1. Survey .................................................................................................................... 7 3.1.1. Survey Timings and Conditions ......................................................................... 7 3.2. Desktop Study & Records Search ........................................................................ 8 3.2.1. Historical Protected Species Data ............................................................... 8 3.2.2. Designations ................................................................................................... 8 3.2.3 Additional Information .................................................................................. 8 4. Results ........................................................................................................................... 9 4.1. Desk study Results. ................................................................................................ 9 4.1.1. Statutory & Non-Statutory Designations....................................................... 9 4.1.2. Biological Records ...................................................................................... 11 4.2. Survey Results & Analysis .................................................................................... 12 4.2.1 Survey Area General Description ............................................................... 12 4.3. Principal Features of Ecological Interest ........................................................... 13 4.4. Factors to Consider in respect of Salings NP .................................................... 15 4.4.1. Retention of Key Ecological Features-Strategic Level .............................. 15 4.4.2. Retention of Key Ecological Features-Site Level ....................................... 15 4.4.3. Aim to focus developments in less sensitive areas ................................... 16 4.4.4. Seek Opportunities for Ecological Enhancement ..................................... 16 5. Management of Potential Impacts ......................................................................... 18 5.1.1 Non-Statutory designations ........................................................................ 18 5.1.2 Further Ecological Surveys .......................................................................... 18 5.1.3 Opportunities for Enhancement ................................................................. 19 6. Conclusions ................................................................................................................ 21 1. Annex 1 – Legislation & Planning Policy ................................................................... 22 1.1. Habitat Regulations ............................................................................................ 22 1.2. Wildlife & Countryside Act ................................................................................. 22 1.3. Natural Environment & Rural Communities Act ............................................... 22 August 2018 Page 4 of 51 1.4. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) .................................................... 22 1.5. Biodiversity Action Plans ..................................................................................... 23 1.6. Local Development Plans .................................................................................. 23 1.7. Natural England Standing Advice .................................................................... 23 2. Annex 2 – Photographs & Photograph Location Plan ............................................ 24 3. Annex 3 – Survey Area .............................................................................................. 45 4. Annex 4 – Ecological Features & Desk Study Plans ................................................. 47 August 2018 Page 5 of 51 2. Introduction 2.1. Phase 1 Brief T4 Ecology Ltd was commissioned by Great Saling Parish Council (GSPC)to undertake an ecological assessment of Great Saling and Bardfield Saling Parish. The site-based element is supported by a desktop study undertaken to identify presence of Statutory/National/Local designations or protected species within the vicinity (up to a 5KM radius) of the site. The final part of the project brief was to identify and make recommendations as appropriate for any further surveys required to determine presence/absence of protected species on site if the survey determined that presence of a protected species on site was considered to be reasonably likely. 2.2. Development Proposals & Planning Context The purpose of this PEA is to assist GSPC in their development of a Neighbourhood Plan (NP). As such, this report will discuss the survey areas and identify ecological issues that should be taken into account, with the purposes of assisting development of the NP. Whilst this report has not assessed a proposed layout, any future planning applications within the Parishes would need to be accompanied by ‘development specific’ surveys, reports and mitigation strategies. As a guide, this report has sought to identify likely presence of protected species/areas of ecological interest where appropriate through identification of key ecological features within the Parishes. 2.3. Scope of Survey The purpose of this report is to provide an independent opinion of the likely presence of protected species/key ecological habitats to assist GSPC in their development of a NP. It should be noted that whilst every effort has been made to provide a comprehensive description of the site, no investigation could ensure the complete characterisation and prediction of the natural environment. August 2018 Page 6 of 51 3. Methodology 3.1. Survey Habitats on site were recorded in accordance with the general principles and methods provided in the Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey, JNCC 1993. The survey methodology involves undertaking a site visit to gain an understanding of the site ecology and surrounding characteristics. During the site visit the recording and mapping of habitat types and ecological features present on site is undertaken, including the identification of the main species present. The potential for presence of protected species is assessed as part of the overall methodology, and further advice/surveys recommended as considered appropriate based on the evidence obtained. The survey works were undertaken in accordance with Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal produced by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) in December 2017. Methods are also in accordance to the general principles contained within British Standards Institute (BSI) BS42020 – Biodiversity-Code of Practice for Planning & Development. A survey area plan is included as Annex 3. Photographs are included within Annex 2. 3.1.1. Survey Timings and Conditions The surveys were undertaken by Consultant Ecologist Peter Harris BSc (hons) MCIEEM. Surveys were undertaken
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