Tarmac Girton Quarry Planning Application to Vary Conditions to Facilitate an Extension of Time Environmental Statement

Appendix 4

Ecological Scoping Report

dated February 2016

Proposed Extension of Time at Girton Quarry Nottinghamshire

Ecological Scoping Report

A report to:

Tarmac Trading Limited Portland House Bickenhill Lane Birmingham B37 7BQ

By:

EMEC Ecology The Old Ragged School Brook Street Nottingham NG1 1EA

Tel: 0115 964 4828 Fax: 0115 964 4829 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.emec-ecology.co.uk

February 2016

This report contains confidential information with regards to badger. Any references to badger sett locations should be removed if the report is to be put into the public domain.

Proposed Extension of Time at Girton Quarry in Nottinghamshire Ecological Scoping Report

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Site Location and Background Information

This report has been prepared by EMEC Ecology for Tarmac Trading Limited. It provides the details of a desk study and an ecological walk-over survey of an area of land at Girton Quarry for which a planning application is being prepared to extend the working time of the quarry.

The area of land where the works are proposed is centred on grid reference SK 823 690 to the north of Girton in Nottinghamshire. The location of the survey area is shown on Figure 1 in Appendix 1.

1.2 Proposed Works

Girton Quarry is a mothballed sand and gravel quarry which ceased works in January 2009. A planning application is now being prepared for an extension of time from the 31st August 2016 to the 31st August 2030 to enable the remaining mineral reserves to be worked. It estimated approximately 3 million tonnes of minerals remain within the site.

The previously approved phasing plan is provided in Figure 2 in Appendix 1. As shown within this plan, Phases 1 to 3 have been completed and the habitats restored. The location of the processing plant, stockpiles and site office are also shown on the plan and these remain within this location today. In addition, prior to mothballing extraction had been completed in Phases 4 and 5 while extraction was taking place within Phase 6 and soils had been stripped in Phase 7 in preparation for extraction.

The remaining working areas therefore include a section of Phase 6 as well as Phases 7 to 14. This work will also require the installation of an access route between the extraction areas as shown with Figure 2 in Appendix 1. Although Phases 4, 5 and a section of 6 have been partly restored, full restoration in line with the previously approved restoration plan (see Figure 3 in Appendix 1) is still proposed.

1.3 Survey Brief and Approach

EMEC Ecology’s brief was to evaluate potential ecological issues associated with the works and outline mitigation, compensation and enhancement measures within an Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) for a planning application.

Initially EMEC Ecology has been commissioned to carry out a preliminary ecological appraisal (PEA) of the site to assess any initial ecological constraints and the need for any further survey work. Following the survey, the need for further surveys has been identified before an accurate evaluation of the site can be made and appropriate mitigation measures outlined. Therefore this scoping report details the results of the survey and outlines the further survey work required.

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2. METHODOLOGY

2.1 Desk Study

This involved consultation to obtain any existing records of protected and/or notable species and designated nature conservation sites e.g. Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) from the site / survey area to a distance of approximately 2km (this will be referred to as the ‘study area’). The following organisations and web-based resources were consulted:

 Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Records Centre and the county mammal recorder (Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust)  Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (Magic website for statutory nature conservation sites).

2.2 Ecological Survey

2.2.1 Survey Area The area surveyed is shown on Figure 4 in Appendix 1 and comprised of the remaining working areas.

2.2.2 Ecological Walk-over Survey An ecological walk-over survey of the survey area was conducted and notes were made on the Phase-1 habitat types present (JNCC 2010) and their suitability for protected species. Target notes were used to record any habitats or features of particular interest and any sightings, signs or evidence of protected or notable faunal species or any potential habitat for such species, as detailed below:

 The suitability of habitats for badgers (Meles meles) was recorded and any evidence of badgers including setts, dung pits, badger paths, hairs, bedding, footprints and scratching trees was noted.

 Trees with features suitable for roosting bats were noted, such as hollows, cracks and cavities within trunks and branches (e.g. old woodpecker holes), crevices behind loose bark and ivy growth.

 The suitability of habitats was assessed for amphibians (including great crested newt Triturus cristatus) and reptiles.

 The suitability of habitats was assessed for otter (Lutra lutra), water vole (Arvicola amphibius) and white-clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes).

 The suitability of habitats was assessed for nesting birds.

2.2.3 Survey Details EMEC Ecology carried out the above surveys on the 2nd February 2016. The survey was carried out by Richard Anderton BSc (Hons) MSc ACIEEM.

2.2.4 Survey Limitations Surveying in winter is not an ideal time to carry out a habitat survey as it is outside of the plant growing season (i.e. April to September inclusive) when plants may not be readily

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apparent and many faunal species are less active / dormant. However, vegetative growth including seed heads are generally still visible and can be identified by an experienced surveyor and used to make reliable judgements about the quality and composition of habitats.

Only a brief assessment of the survey area was made and no systematic surveys to establish the presence / absence of protected species were undertaken. As such, a lack of evidence of a protected species does not necessarily indicate an absence of the species. It should be noted that a single visit at any time of year is likely to miss a proportion of the plant species present.

2.3 Ecological Evaluation Criteria

Ecological evaluation was undertaken using a combination of evaluation criteria for both habitats and species although the general framework follows that provided by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM 2006). Key categories are as follows:

 International value (internationally designated sites or sites supporting populations of internationally important species);  National value (nationally designated sites such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, or sites supporting viable populations of nationally important species);  Regional value (sites exceeding county-level designations but not meeting SSSI criteria or supporting viable populations of species on the regional Biodiversity Action Plan, BAP);  County value (county sites (e.g. Local Wildlife Site) and other sites which meet the published ecological selection criteria for county designation, a viable area of habitat identified on the county BAP);  District value (sites/features that are scarce within the District and appreciably enrich the District’s habitat resource);  Parish value (areas of habitat considered to appreciably enrich the habitat resource within the context of a parish or neighbourhood);  Sub-parish value (common, low grade habitats).

Additional criteria employed were from the following:

 Schedules and Annexes of UK and European wildlife legislation, e.g. Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) (as amended) and The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended);  International conventions on wildlife (e.g. Bern Convention, Bonn convention);  Habitats and Species of Principal Biological Importance listed on Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006);  UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP 2007);  County /Local Biodiversity Action Plan (Nottinghamshire BAG 1998);  Taxa-specific conservation lists (e.g. Bird Species of Conservation Concern, Eaton et al. 2009).

2.4 Mitigation Measures

Wherever possible, mitigation measures have been proposed for adverse ecological effects.

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3. RESULTS

3.1 Desk Study1

3.1.1 Designated Nature Conservation Sites a) Statutory Sites The only statutory designated nature conservation sites (i.e. SSSI) within the study area is Spalford Warren SSSI which is situated approximately 100m to the east of the survey area. The site is designated as it “comprises the best remaining example of grass-heath dominated by wavy hair-grass and sand sedge remaining in Nottinghamshire and is one of the few sites of this type to be found in the Midlands.” b) Non-statutory Sites There is one non-statutory designated nature conservation site within the survey area. This is Old Trent Oxbox, Spalford LWS which runs north to south through the survey area, dividing it in two. This site is designated for its botanical, water beetle and water bug interest. In addition, there are three LWS which either border or are found immediately adjacent to the site boundary; details of these are provided in Table 3.1 below. A further sixteen LWS are found within the study area however the majority of these are over 500m from the survey area, with the exception of Spalford Warren which is also designated as a LWS for its moth, amphibian and reptile interest in addition to botanical reasons.

Table 3.1: Non-statutory Designated Nature Conservation within the Survey Area Boundary and it’s Immediate Vicinity

LWS Location and Approx. Reason for Designation Distance from Survey Area Old Trent Within the survey area Botanical, water beetle, and/or water bug Oxbow, Spalford interest. LWS Gainsborough Located along Gainsborough Botanical interest. A dry sandy roadside verge Road Verges, Road which borders the eastern with a plant community of very restricted Spalford LWS boundary of the site. distribution in the county. Sand Lane, Located along Sand Lane which A roadside verge with botanical interest. Spalford LWS borders the boundary of the site to the east. South Clifton Borders the site boundary to the A neutral Trent-side pasture of botanical Grassland LWS north. interest.

3.1.2 Protected/notable and Invasive Floral Species There are no previous records of protected or notable floral species for the study area, however there are records of Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) from within the study area. This is an invasive plant which is listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This makes it an offence to plant or otherwise cause it to grow in the wild. The closest record is from approximately 600m to the north of the survey area.

1 A copy of the full desk study data is provided in Appendix 4.

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3.1.3 Protected/notable Faunal Species There is a grass snake (Natrix natrix) record and water vole records for within the survey area as well as numerous water beetle records for the Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford LWS which runs through the survey area. In addition, there are records of a number of protected species within the wider study area as shown with Table 3.2 below. Protected species legislation details are provided in Appendix 2.

Table 3.2: Protected and Notable Faunal Species within the Study Area

Species Approx. Distance from Site Boundary Legislation / Conservation Status Amphibians Common toad Records exist from 2014 for Girton Pits, the closest Protected from sale Bufo bufo of which is situated approximately 700m to the south under UK legislation. at SK 824 672. UK BAP Priority Species. SoCC in Nottinghamshire. Common frog Records exist from 2014 for Girton Pits, the closest Protected from sale Rana temporaria of which is situated approximately 1km to the south under UK legislation. at SK 824 669. SoCC in Nottinghamshire. Reptiles Grass snake A record exists from 2001 within the site boundary at Protected under UK Natrix natrix SK 829 689. The majority of records are from legislation against Spalford Warren SSSI situated at least 100m to the deliberate or reckless east. killing and injuring and sale. UK BAP Priority Species. SoCC in Nottinghamshire. Common lizard The closest record is from 1997 which exists for Protected under UK Zootoca vivipara Spalford Warren SSSI and occurs approximately legislation against 150m to the east at SK 829 681. deliberate or reckless killing and injuring and sale. UK BAP Priority Species. SoCC in Nottinghamshire. Mammals Badger Due to the sensitive nature of such records the exact Protected under UK Meles meles grid references will not be given. However, numerous legislation from wilful records exist for the study area and the closest record killing, injury, taking, or is from 2015 within 100m of the site boundary. cruel treatment. It is also illegal to intentionally or recklessly interfere with a badger sett. SoCC in Nottinghamshire. Pipistrelle bat Numerous records exist for the study area, the closest Animal and roost fully Pipistrellus of which is from 2006 and occurs approximately protected under UK and pipistrellus 100m to the south at SK 827 678. European legislation. County BAP Priority Species. Soprano pipistrelle Several records exist for the study area, the closest of Animal and roost fully bat which is from 2012 and occurs approximately 600m protected under UK and Pipistrellus pygmaeus to the north at SK 823 702. European legislation. UK and County BAP Priority Species.

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Species Approx. Distance from Site Boundary Legislation / Conservation Status Brown long-eared Several records exist for the study area, the closest of Animal and roost fully bat which is from 2007 and occurs approximately 580m protected under UK and Plecotus auritus to the north at SK 821 702. European legislation. UK and County BAP Priority Species. Noctule bat Two records exist for the study area, the closest of Animal and roost fully Nyctalus noctula which is from 2006 and occurs approximately 100m protected under UK and to the south at SK 827 678. European legislation. UK and County BAP Priority Species. Natterer’s bat Two records exist from 2011, both of which exist Animal and roost fully Myotis nattereri immediately adjacent the site to the east at SK 828 protected under UK and 682. European legislation. County BAP Priority Species. Water vole Numerous records exist within the study area, Animal and resting Arvicola amphibius including a record of ten individuals along the Old places are fully Trent within the survey area at SK 829 692. protected under UK legislation. UK and County BAP Priority Species. Otter Several records exist for the study area, most of Animal and resting Lutra lutra which are between 1995 and 2014 and are generally places fully protected around 1km away. The closest record however is an under UK and old record from 1978 which occurs for the 1km grid European legislation. square SK 8170 placing it at least 350m north of the UK and County BAP Priority Species. site. Brown hare Several records exist for the study area, the closest of UK BAP Priority Lepus europaeus which is from 2004 and occurs approximately 250m Species. SoCC in to the west at SK 820 683. Nottinghamshire. Hedgehog Several records exist for the study area, the closest of UK BAP Priority Erinaceus europaeus which is from 2015 and occurs adjacent to the site to Species. SoCC in the east at SK 8290 6849. Nottinghamshire. Invertebrates Moth, water beetle Numerous invertebrate records exist for various LWS UK and County BAP and water bug within the study area, including the Old Trent Priority Species. Oxbow, Spalford LWS and Spalford Warren LWS. Please refer to Appendix 4 for full details. SoCC = Species of Conservation Concern

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3.2 Ecological Walk-over Survey

3.2.1 Habitat Types The following Phase-1 habitat types were recorded on and immediately adjacent to the site as shown within Figure 3, Appendix 1:

 Arable  Dense scrub  Dry ditch  Ephemeral / Short Perennial  Fence  Hardstanding  Improved grassland  Marshy grassland  Open water  Poor semi-improved grassland  Running water  Scattered broad-leaved tree  Scattered scrub  Species-poor intact hedgerow  Standing water  Tall ruderal  Wet ditch

Habitat and target note descriptions are provided below. Nomenclature follows that of Stace (1997). In the text species are referred to using their English names, Appendix 3 provides a list of species including their scientific names. Photographs of the survey area are provided within the text.

3.2.2 Site Description The site as a whole can be split into three areas; an area which has previously been worked and restored; an area that has not and will not be worked and an area made up of the working phases which are still to be worked or require restoration. Within the latter area, the processing plant, stockpiles and site office still remain in place. A map of these areas is provided in Figure 4, Appendix 1.

The area which has been restored is situated in southern end of the site along with the zone which will not be worked. As no extraction works will take place in these areas they were not thoroughly surveyed although brief habitat notes were taken. The restored area is made up of open water, grassland and newly planted broadleaved plantation. The zone which will not be worked is made up of rank grassland which has also been planted with young trees forming a plantation.

The areas to be worked in the future formed the main survey area along with Phase Areas 4 and 5 which have been worked previously although restoration still requires completion in these areas. Habitat descriptions within this area are provided within Section 3.2.3 below.

The processing plant, stockpiles and site office sit partly within Phase 14; the last phase to be worked. Large stockpiles still exist in this area although scattered scrub has started to take hold at the foot of piles and pools of standing water have started to form

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between piles. With the exception of these habitats, the remaining areas consist of bare ground and site buildings / infrastructure.

3.2.3 Habitat Descriptions a) Arable A large proportion of the area still to be worked is made up of arable land. At the time of survey, the majority of arable land was either ploughed or sown with a cereal crop which was only just starting to grow. Target Note (TN) 8 indicates a section of an arable field which has left; old crops have started to grow in this area alongside broad-leaved dock, bristly oxtongue and thistle.

b) Dense scrub An area of dense scrub surrounded much of Pond 1. The scrub was dominated by hawthorn although crab apple was also noted. Scattered trees were present around the scrub and ground flora was dominated by common nettle and common reed in wetter areas. c) Dry Ditch Many ditches are present along field margins within the survey area and they typically run alongside hedgerows. A dry ditch was present alongside the Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford LWS and was lined with mature poplar trees. As a result, the ditch appeared to have been dry for some time and was generally made up of leaf litter and areas of tall ruderal vegetation dominated by common nettle. A long dry ditch ran within the west side of the survey area; this was heavily shaded by the hedgerow and lacked vegetation with the exception of tall ruderal vegetation and bramble in places. d) Ephemeral / Short Perennial The top soil of this area had been stripped in the past in preparation of for extraction. As a result of this, the majority of the area was made up of a bare sandy substrate however early colonisers had started to establish once again. Typical species included American willowherb, mouse-ear hawkweed, moss, cleavers, sedge, creeping thistle, common cat’s- ear, common cudweed, weld as well as a few lichen species. Cock’s-foot had started to

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take hold in some areas, especially where a series of pits had been dug, while creeping bent was prominent around the margins of this habitat.

e) Fence A number of fences were present throughout the survey area and ranged from wooden post and rail fencing to wire stock fencing. f) Hardstanding The only area of hardstanding within the survey area was the access road which leads into the site and the processing area. g) Improved grassland Two fields of improved grassland were present within the survey area. Very few herbaceous species were present within these fields which were dominated by perennial rye-grass and false oat-grass. Very occasional creeping thistle, broad-leaved dock, cow parsley, garlic mustard and prickly sow- thistle were recorded however these were generally restricted to field margins. h) Marshy grassland An area of marshy grassland was present between the processing area and the large lagoon which now forms a large part of Phases 4, 5 and 6. Wet flushes and small ephemeral pools were also present throughout this habitat as well and areas of bare sandy substrate. This grassland was dominated by soft rush but also contained tufted hair-grass, common reed, reedmace, marsh thistle, great willowherb, cock’s-foot, moss as well as occasional saplings of birch, alder and willow. i) Open water A large proportion of Phases 4, 5 and 6 have been partly restored and are now made up of a large lagoon. Marginal vegetation within this lagoon was relatively sparse with small areas of common reed, reedmace and soft rush. Marshy grassland was present along the southern edge of the lagoon while tall ruderal vegetation and areas of open shingle were

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present along the western and northern edge. The eastern edge was made up of an exposed sandy bank.

j) Poor semi-improved grassland Several fields within the survey area were made up of a similar semi-improved grassland community. They were dominated by false oat-grass while herbaceous species included broad-leaved dock, common nettle, red dead-nettle, common chickweed, creeping thistle, lesser cleandine, white dead- nettle, meadow buttercup, cuckoo-flower, dandelion, common field-speedwell, common mouse-ear, soft rush, white clover and common ragwort. The majority of these areas were mown however longer swards were present. k) Running water The River Trent borders the survey area to the west where it is approximately 60 to 70m wide. Marginal vegetation was lacking although small areas of common reed was present. A narrow strip of common nettle along the bankside was present between the waters edge and the improved grassland field bordering the watercourse. l) Scattered broad-leaved tree Scattered trees were present along field margins and the watercourses within the survey area. The most notable trees were mature ash and oak within the north-east corner of the survey area. Other tree species included mature poplars, notably along the Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford LWS as well as mature willow species. m) Scattered scrub This habitat was typically present along field margins and water courses and consisted of hawthorn, blackthorn, bramble and young willow.

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Pond 2 was a long narrow pond approximately 4m wide and 25m long. Reedmace was dominant within the pond while marsh grassland dominated by soft rush was present on the north and west banks of the pond. Pond 3 was a small 10m x 6m water body alongside one of the watercourses running through the survey area. Aquatic vegetation was dominated by reed mace while willow saplings were present along its banks.

Pond 4 was outside the survey area and appeared to be a recently constructed duck pond with steep banks and it totally lacked aquatic vegetation. Pond 5 was a large, tree lined lagoon on the northern boundary of the survey area which also lacked aquatic vegetation.

The only additional areas of standing water within the survey area were three small pools which had formed between stock piles in the site processing area as shown by TN 9. These contained reed mace, soft rush and floating sweet grass.

Pond 1 Pond 2

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Pond 3 Pond 4

Pool between stock piles p) Tall ruderal This habitat was present around much of the large lagoon within the survey area. It was dominated by common nettle and thistle with occasional willowherb, alder saplings, cock’s- foot, false oat-grass, broad-leaved dock, dog- rose and bramble. Most other areas of tall ruderal vegetation were made up of thistle, common nettle and dock. In addition to this flora, a small area of old arable land immediately north of the lagoon contained the tall flower heads of old crops. q) Wet ditch Several wet ditches ran through the survey area all of which appeared to be connected. The principle ditch was the Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford LWS which was approximately 7m in width. The banks of the ditch were relatively low although at water level they were steep sided and the water appeared deep. For the majority of its length, the banks were lined with either scattered trees and scrub or a hedgerow. Ground flora was dominated by common nettle. Reedmace was established along much of the water margins.

Of the other ditches, the most notable is marked by TN 2. This ditch was approximately 4m wide and contained aquatic vegetation including reedmace, fool’s water-cress, common reed and water-starwort. The banks were approximately 1m in height and dominated by false oat-grass on one side and great willowherb with scattered bramble on the other.

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Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford LWS Ditch at TN2

3.2.4 Target Notes The locations of target notes are shown on Figure 2 in Appendix 1.

1) Sand martin (Riparia riparia) colony within sheer sand bank alongside the large lagoon 2) Notable ditch with a range of aquatic species 3) A main badger sett outside survey area 4) Badger prints and tracks 5) Single badger hole and tracks 6) Single badger hole and tracks 7) Badger prints 8) A section of old arable land where old crops have become established 9) Three pools with aquatic vegetation between stock piles 10) Area which will not be worked and now contains plantation woodland 11) Previously worked area now restored

3.2.5 Faunal Species a) Amphibians Ponds 1, 2 and 3 were considered to provide some potential breeding habitat for amphibians however the pools with the highest potential were considered to be those between the stock piles (as shown by TN9) due to their relatively shallow nature and good covering of aquatic vegetation.

The large lagoon within the survey area as well as the lagoon bordering the northern boundary were considered to offer very low breeding potential as they appeared to be relatively deep, lacked aquatic vegetation and had high disturbance from water fowl. Pond 4 was not considered suitable as it appeared to be newly constructed duck pond which totally lacked aquatic vegetation.

The survey area provided potential foraging and sheltering habitat for amphibians. In particular the hedgerows, scrub, wooded areas and the longer grassland were considered to offer highest potential.

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TN3 b) Badger A main badger sett was noted to the north of the survey area on a south facing bank as marked by TN3. As this land could not be accessed a thorough survey of the sett could not be made however many holes were present and it appeared at least five were well used as indicated by large, fresh spoil mounds outside the holes.

Badgers obviously use the survey area regularly for foraging, particularly the TN6 grassland and arable fields west of the Old Trent Trent Oxbow. Well used badger trails and prints were noted throughout this area. In addition, single badger holes in two locations were noted off these trails (as shown by TNs 5 and 6), which could be used as outlier setts however both appeared to be irregularly used and are perhaps used more as ‘bolt holes’ to shelter from any near-by dangers. c) Bats A small number of trees were noted as having bat roosting potential as shown within Figure 4, Appendix 1. Features which were considered suitable for roosting bats included rot holes, cracks and crevices and small cavities.

The habitats within the survey area were considered to provide good foraging opportunities for bats, in particular the waterbodies, ditches, hedgerows and wooded areas. The watercourses also provided good habitat connectivity. d) Nesting Birds The habitats within the survey area were considered to provide breeding opportunities for a range of bird species. The hedgerows and wooded areas were considered to provide nesting habitat for common song birds while arable land provided nesting opportunities for ground nesters such as skylark (Alauda arvensis) which was recorded during the survey. The ephemeral / short perennial habitat and some of the barer areas of the marshy grassland were also considered to provide nesting opportunities for species such as little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius). In addition, two barn owl (Tyto alba) boxes were noted along the boundary of the survey area and therefore there is the potential for this Schedule-1 species to be present. The waterbodies and watercourses are also considered to provide nesting habitat for a variety of water birds, while a sand martin colony was noted within the steep sand bank alongside the main lagoon.

The habitats are also considered to provide good foraging and roosting opportunities to migratory and wintering birds, particularly the lagoons and marshy grassland. At the time of survey, although no systematic wintering bird survey was carried out, a large number of waterfowl and gulls were present on the main lagoon while green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) were flushed out from the around marshy grassland and ephemeral pools.

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No otter holts or resting sites were identified during the course of the survey work, although otters could potentially use the watercourses for commuting and records of otter exist within the wider study area. g) Aquatic Invertebrates The ditches were also considered to offer potential habitat for a range of water beetles and water bugs. The Old River Trent Oxbow, Spalford LWS which is listed as a LWS for its water bug community is present through the survey area and this is interconnected to all other ditches throughout the survey area. h) Other Species Several rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) holes, droppings and runs through the vegetation were noted at the base of hedgerows and a roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) was sighted during the survey work.

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4. FURTHER SURVEY RECOMMENDATIONS

4.1 Further Survey Recommendations a) Amphibians (Specifically Great Crested Newts) In order to mitigate for the potential disturbance to great crested newts, it will be necessary to conduct a great crested newt survey of Ponds 1 to 3 as well was the small pools between the stock piles in order to determine the presence or absence of great crested newts.

The standard methodology for great crested newt surveys comprises torch surveying, netting, bottle trapping and egg searching (Gent and Gibson 1998; English Nature 2001). To determine an absence of great crested newts, four survey visits using these methods are required during suitable weather conditions between mid-March and mid-June, with at least two of these visits during mid-April to mid-May (English Nature 2001). However, where great crested newts area found to be present, the standard methodology states that six survey visits are required. b) Badger Further badger survey work of will be required to determine if the two outlier holes (TNs 5 & 6) are in use by badger. This will involve monitoring using infra-red motion-activated cameras which are positioned overlooking the holes and left for several nights. Any motion around the hole will trigger the camera and activity will be recorded. Alongside this, hair traps (sticks with adhesive tape attached) can be placed within the hole so that any mammal entering / exiting the hole will dislodge the sticks and leave a hair sample. c) Bats Although not proposed, if it becomes necessary to impact any of the mature trees noted as having bat roost potential, further surveys will be required in order to determine the presence / absence of roosting bats. This is likely to comprise a daytime inspection and/or bat activity surveys.

A minimum of two bat activity transect surveys are recommended to identify any particularly rich foraging habitats (‘hotspots’) within the site and the results will be used to identify any additional mitigation measures required. This will involve surveyors walking pre-defined transects with electronic bat detectors. The transects will cover all habitat types and contain stopping points at locations requiring particular attention. d) Birds An extensive area will be lost as a result of the development; to fully determine the impact of this habitat loss on nesting birds, a breeding bird survey is recommended. This would involve four site visits during the breeding bird season (March to September) by a suitably qualified ornithologist to record bird activity on site. Based on the results of the survey, appropriate mitigation measures can be recommended, as appropriate. e) Reptiles A reptile survey is required to determine the presence/absence of reptiles from the survey area. The standard survey methodology involves surveying for reptiles using direct observation and use of artificial refuges (English Nature 1994). It is recommended that refuges are concentrated around the suitable habitats. The optimal time for undertaking

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reptile surveys is during April and May or September, when seven visits are recommended to confirm presence or absence (Froglife 1999). f) Water Voles It is recommended that water vole surveys of the ditches to be impacted as part of the works are undertaken to fully ascertain the presence/absence of the species from the survey area. This will involve searching for signs of the species, as per the standard methodology (Strachan et al. 2011). Based on the outcome of the surveys, a suitable mitigation strategy may be required to avoid any detrimental impacts on the local population. g) Aquatic Invertebrates As a number of ditches which are connected to the Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford LWS will be impacted as part of the works it is recommended invertebrate surveys are carried out. This will involve taking an invertebrate sample of each ditch which will be impacted, as well as the Old Trent Oxbow LWS for comparison. Samples will be collected by sweeping a pond net through bankside vegetation, drain substrate and any emergent vegetation over a three minute sampling period. Invertebrates will be identified on site if possible, whilst those requiring more detailed examination to determine species will be preserved in a solution and examined in the laboratory using a binocular microscope and the appropriate dichotomous keys.

4.2 Timetable of Surveys & EcIA Production

Survey Survey Window Proposed Survey Time Amphibians Mid-March to mid-June 4 visits between mid-March & May 2016 Badgers Throughout the year March to June 2016 Bats May to September 2 visits over May & June 2016 Breeding Birds Mid-March to June 4 visits between March & June 2016 Reptiles April to May or September 7 visits over April & May 2016 Water voles April to October 2 visits between April & June 2016 Invertebrates June to September 1 visit in June 2016

We would propose to carry out the further survey within the timetable above, with the report to follow shortly following the last survey. Therefore a draft EcIA could be provided in July 2016.

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REFERENCES

English Nature 1994 Survey and Monitoring of Reptiles. From: Species Conservation Handbook. Herps 2.1. English Nature, Peterborough.

English Nature 2001 Great Crested Newt Mitigation Guidelines. English Nature, Peterborough.

Froglife 1999 Froglife Advice Sheet 10: Reptile Survey. Froglife, Halesworth.

Gent, T. and Gibson, S. 1998 Herpetofauna Workers Manual. JNCC, Peterborough.

Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM) 2006 Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment. IEEM, Peterborough.

Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) 2010 Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey: a technique for environmental audit. JNCC, Peterborough.

MAGIC Site Check Report [online]. Available: www.magic.gov.uk.

Nottinghamshire BAG 1998 Local Biodiversity Action Plan for Nottinghamshire. Nottinghamshire County Council.

Preston, C.D., Pearman, D.A. and Dines, T.D. 2002 New Atlas of the British and Irish Flora. University Press, Oxford.

Stace, C. 1997 New Flora of the British Isles. University Press, Cambridge.

Strachan, R., Moorhouse, T. and Gelling, M., 2011 Water Vole Conservation Handbook. 3rd Edition. Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, Oxford.

UK BAP 2007 UK Biodiversity Action Plan 2007 [online]. Available: http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=5705.

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APPENDIX 1: FIGURES

Figure 1: Site Plan

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Figure 2: Phasing Plan

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Figure 3: Restoration Plan

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Figure 4: Survey Area, Survey Features and Target Notes

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APPENDIX 2: PROTECTED SPECIES LEGISLATION / CONSERVATION STATUS

Plants All wild plants are protected against unauthorised removal or uprooting under Section 13 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (WCA) 1981 (as amended). Plants listed on Schedule 8 of the Act (e.g. triangular club rush and Deptford Pink) are afforded additional protection against picking, uprooting, destruction and sale.

Japanese knotweed is an invasive species which is listed on Schedule 9 of the WCA 1981 (as amended), which makes it offence to plant or cause it to grow in the wild.

Amphibians (Common Species) Common amphibian species (i.e. common frog, common toad, smooth newt and palmate newt) are afforded partial legal protection under UK legislation, i.e. Schedule 5, Section 9 (5) of the WCA 1981 (as amended) and the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000. This legislation prohibits:  Sale;  Transportation; and  Advertising for sale.

Badger Badger is a widespread and generally common species. However, they are legally protected under The Protection of Badgers Act 1992, which is based primarily on the need to protect badgers from baiting and deliberate harm or injury. Under this legislation it is illegal to:  Wilfully kill, injure, take, or cruelly ill-treat a badger, or attempt to do so;  Possess any dead badger or any part of, or anything derived from, a dead badger; and  Intentionally or recklessly interfere with a sett by disturbing badgers whilst they are occupying a sett, damaging or destroying a sett, causing a dog to enter a sett, or obstructing access to it.

A badger sett is defined in the legislation as “any structure or place, which displays signs indicating current use by a badger”.

Bats All bat species are afforded full protection under UK and European legislation, including the WCA 1981 (as amended), the CRoW Act 2000 and The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended). Together, this legislation makes it illegal to:  Intentionally or deliberately take, kill or injure a bat;  Damage, destroy or obstruct access to bat roosts; and  Deliberately disturb bats.

A bat roost is defined in the legislation as “any structure or place which a bat uses for shelter or protection”. Roosts are protected whether or not bats are present at the time. If a development activity is likely to result in disturbance or killing of a bat, damage to its habitat or any of the other activities listed above, then a licence will usually be required from Natural England.

Birds The bird breeding season generally lasts from early March to September for most species. All wild birds are protected under the WCA 1981 (as amended) and the CRoW Act 2000. This legislation makes it illegal, both intentionally and recklessly to:

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 Kill, injure or take any wild bird;  Take, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while it is being built or in use;  Take or destroy the eggs of any wild bird; and  Possess or control any wild bird or egg unless obtained legally.

Birds listed under Schedule 1 of the WCA 1981 (as amended) are afforded additional protection, which makes it an offence to disturb a bird while it is nest building, or at a nest containing eggs or young, or disturb the dependent young of such a bird.

The UK's birds can be split in to three categories of conservation importance - red, amber and green (Eaton et al. 2009).

Red is the highest conservation priority, with species needing urgent action. Amber is the next most critical group, followed by green.

Red list criteria  Globally threatened  Historical population decline in UK during 1800–1995  Severe (at least 50%) decline in UK breeding population over last 25 years, or longer- term period (the entire period used for assessments since the first BoCC review, starting in 1969).  Severe (at least 50%) contraction of UK breeding range over last 25 years, or the longer- term period

Amber list criteria  Species with unfavourable conservation status in Europe (SPEC = Species of European Conservation Concern)  Historical population decline during 1800–1995, but recovering; population size has more than doubled over last 25 years  Moderate (25-49%) decline in UK breeding population over last 25 years, or the longer- term period  Moderate (25-49%) contraction of UK breeding range over last 25 years, or the longer- term period  Moderate (25-49%) decline in UK non-breeding population over last 25 years, or the longer-term period  Rare breeder; 1–300 breeding pairs in UK  Rare non-breeders; less than 900 individuals  Localised; at least 50% of UK breeding or non-breeding population in 10 or fewer sites, but not applied to rare breeders or non-breeders  Internationally important; at least 20% of European breeding or non-breeding population in UK (NW European and East Atlantic Flyway populations used for non- breeding wildfowl and waders respectively)

Green list  Species that occur regularly in the UK but do not qualify under any or the above criteria.

Great Crested Newt Great crested newts and their habitat are afforded full protection under UK and European legislation, including the WCA 1981 (as amended), the CRoW Act 2000 and The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended). This makes it is an offence to kill, injure

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or disturb great crested newts and to destroy any place used for rest or shelter by a newt. The great crested newt is also listed on Annexes II and IV of the EC Habitats Directive and Appendix II of the Bern Convention. If a development activity is likely to result in disturbance or killing of a great crested newt, damage to its habitat etc, then a licence will usually be required from Natural England.

Reptiles There are six native species of reptiles in the UK, including slow-worm, common lizard, grass snake and adder, smooth snake and sand lizard, which are afforded varying degrees of protection under UK and European legislation.

Slow-worm, viviparous/common lizard, adder and grass snake are protected under Schedule 5, Section 9 (1 and 5) of the WCA 1981 (as amended) and the CRoW Act 2000 against deliberate or reckless killing and injuring and sale.

Water Vole The water vole is fully protected under Schedule 5, Section 9 of the WCA 1981 (as amended), which makes it illegal to:  Intentionally kill, injure or take (capture) a water vole;  Possess or control a live or dead water vole, or any part of a water vole;  Intentionally or recklessly damage, destroy or obstruct access to any structure or place which water voles use for shelter or protection or disturb water voles while they are using such a place; and  Sell, offer for sale or advertise for live or dead water voles.

Otter Otters are fully protected under the WCA 1981 (as amended), the CRoW Act 2000 and are classified as a European protected species under The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended). This makes it offence to intentionally or recklessly:  To kill, injure or take an otter from the wild;  To damage or obstruct a holt; and  To disturb an otter in its resting place.

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APPENDIX 3: BOTANICAL SPECIES LIST

English Name Scientific Name Alder Alnus glutinosa American Willowherb Epilobium ciliatum Ash Fraxinus excelsior Birch sp. Betula sp. Blackthorn Prunus spinosa Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. Bristly Oxtongue Picris echioides Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius Cleavers Galium aparine Cock's-foot Dactylis glomerata Common Cat's-ear Hypochaeris radicata Common Chickweed Stellaria media Common Cudweed Filago vulgaris Common Field-speedwell Veronica persica Common mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum Common Nettle Urtica dioica Common Ragwort Senecio jacobaea Common Reed Phragmites australis Cow Parsley Anthriscus sylvestris Crab Apple Malus sylvestris Creeping Bent Agrostis stolonifera Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense Cuckoo-flower Cardamine pratensis Dandelion Taraxacum officinale agg. Dog Rose Rosa canina agg. False Oat-grass Arrhenatherum elatius Floating Sweet-grass Glyceria fluitans Fool's Water-cress Apium nodiflorum Garlic Mustard Alliaria petiolata Great Willowherb Epilobium hirsutum Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna Lesser Celandine Ranunculus ficaria Marsh Thistle Cirsium palustre Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris Mouse-ear-hawkweed Pilosella officinarum Oak Quercus sp. Perennial Rye-grass Lolium perenne Poplar Populus sp. Prickly Sow-thistle Sonchus asper Red Dead-nettle Lamium purpureum Reedmace Typha latifolia Sedge sp. Carex sp. Soft Rush Juncus effusus Tufted Hair-grass Deschampsia caespitosa Water-starwort Callitriche sp. Weld Reseda luteola White Dead-nettle Lamium album Willow Salix sp.

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APPENDIX 4: DESK STUDY DATA

Richard Anderton Consultant Ecologist EMEC Ecology The Old Ragged School Brook Street Nottingham NG1 1EA

8th February 2016

Your ref: Email of 5th February 2016 812/7888/RA Our ref: G: nbrcenqu/EMEC416.doc

Dear Richard,

Ref: 2km radius of Girton Quarry. Non-statutory site and protected species data request

Thank you for consulting Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Records Centre (NBGRC). Having carried out a search of our records I can provide you with the following information.

International and statutory sites are not administered by us. Please check on the MAGIC website for these. There are twenty Local Wildlife Sites (were called Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation - SINCs) in your search area. The Nottinghamshire Natural History Site Alert Schedule describes these sites as follows:-

No. Name Area District Grid Ref. Description Interest 1/87 Old Trent 6.097 Newark SK 824693 Aquatic and Botanical, Oxbow, ha and bankside Water Beetle Spalford Sherwood communities and/or Water District developed along Bug an abandoned river channel 1/88 Spalford Warren 37.574 Newark SK 832680 An important Botanical, ha and grass-heath Moth, Sherwood habitat of a type Amphibian District of very and/or Reptile restricted inland occurrence - although largely planted with conifers, substantial areas of sand land 2/482 Meadow Lane 8.207 Bassetlaw SK 813686 A collection of Botanical Grasslands, ha District species-rich Normanton on grasslands Trent

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2/483 Low Marnham 0.835 Bassetlaw SK 805692 A reasonable Botanical Grassland ha District grassland with a particularly interesting area of banking 2/651 Gainsborough 1.214 Newark SK 829684 Dry sandy Botanical Road Verges, ha and roadside verges Spalford Sherwood with a plant District community of very restricted distribution in the county 2/656 Fledborough 22.494 Bassetlaw SK 814719 Lightly grazed Botanical Holme ha District common land, a small oxbow and a length of the River Trent 2/825 Girton Gravel 59.815 Newark SK 820670 A large mosaic Botanical, Pits ha and of semi-natural Moth Sherwood and successional District communities on disused gravel pits 2/827 Gainsborough 4.046 Newark SK 828672 Good examples Botanical Road ha and of Grasslands, Sherwood characteristicall Girton District y species-poor acid grassland developed on blown sands 2/830 Sand Lane, 0.25 Newark SK 833692 A roadside Botanical Spalford ha and verge Sherwood District 2/831 Spalford Arable 2.542 Newark SK 841684 A representative Botanical Field ha and community of Sherwood sandy arable District weeds 2/836 Wigsley Wood 56.736 Newark SK 850702 A woodland Botanical ha and Sherwood District 5/133 Fledborough to 21.935 Bassetlaw SK 838714 A long length of Botanical Harby ha District, dismantled Dismantled Newark railway line Railway and with a rich Sherwood diversity of District characteristic and notable herbs 5/134 Old Trent, 2.304 Bassetlaw SK 813695 A range of Botanical Marnham ha District wetland habitats along the old course of the

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River Trent 5/136 South Clifton 1.017 Newark SK 821708 Broad grassy Botanical Road Verges ha and roadside verges Sherwood blown sand District 5/200 A1133 Verge, 0.562 Newark SK 827671 Dry sandy Botanical Girton ( East ha and roadside verges Side ) Sherwood with a notable District plant community 5/201 Green Lane 0.218 Newark SK 823674 Green lane Botanical Verges, Girton ha and verges Sherwood supporting a District relict grassland characteristic of the blown sand 5/2170 South Clifton 2.788 Newark SK 817699 A neutral Botanical Grassland ha and Trentside Sherwood pasture District 5/2171 North Clifton 0.659 Newark SK 818712 A notable Botanical Church ha and blown-sand Sherwood grassland in a District churchyard 5/2228 Gainsborough 41.312 Newark SK 825670 A former gravel Water Beetle Road Gravel Pit, ha and pit of interest for and/or Water Girton Sherwood Water Beetles Bug District 5/3349 Moor Farm 0.185 Newark SK 836715 Irrigation pond Water Beetle Pond ha and with notable and/or Water Sherwood assemblage of Bug District water beetles and bugs

Enclosed is a map showing the site boundaries and plant species data for these sites where available.

Protected and notable species are provided as an Excel table.

Our data set includes Nottinghamshire Bat Groups records. The bat data is an amalgamation of two data sets. Some records may be duplicates but because of ambiguities we have not removed records. Where records appear the same those without an asterisk in column M (Record) may have a more accurate grid reference generated on GIS. Distances and directions from your site are given in the attached Excel table.

More information on notable mammals may be held by the County Mammal Recorder who is Michael Walker based at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, The Old Ragged School, Brook Street, Nottingham NG1 1EA.

The information provided is copyright of Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire Bat Group.

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This information can be issued in its entirety to your client and the LPA. If either makes it publicly available we request that the exact locations of badger setts and house or farm names and numbers where there are bat roosts are withheld.

There will be a charge of £135.00 plus vat for this data search invoice to follow.

Please contact me on 0115 8762188 if you have any questions about this data.

Yours sincerely

Peter Acton Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Record Centre

Sp GridRef Species Date Site Badger Badger 14/09/1997 Sutton on Trent Badger Badger 27/07/1999 Sutton on Trent Badger Badger 08/11/2012 Normanton-on-Trent Badger Badger 08/11/2013 Normanton-on-Trent Badger Badger 05/09/2013 Fledborough Badger Badger 17/09/2012 Fledborough Badger Badger 29/02/2012 Low Marnham, Newark Badger Badger 20/08/2013 Low Marnham Badger Badger 03/09/2012 High Marnham Badger Badger 15/08/2005 High Marnham Badger Badger 31/07/2006 High Marnham Badger Badger 01/07/2004 High Marnham Badger Badger 14/04/2000 Besthorpe Badger Badger 04/2003 Besthorpe Bat SK791687 Whiskered/Brandt's 19/08/2002 South Street , Normanton- on-Trent Bat SK791689 Brown Long-eared 28/03/2008 South Street Normanton on Trent Bat SK791689 Pipistrelle 28/03/2008 South Street Normanton on Trent Bat SK791687 Whiskered/Brandt's 19/08/2002 Foraging in the barn Bat SK790690 Brown Long-eared 01/09/2007 Farm buildings, Mill Lane, Normanton-on-Trent Bat SK790690 Brown Long-eared 01/05/2002 St Matthews Church, Normanton on Trent. Bat SK790690 Pipistrelle 01/05/2002 St Matthews Church, Normanton on Trent. Bat SK791690 Brown Long-eared 02/02/2001 St Matthews Church, Normanton-on-Trent Bat SK791690 Pipistrelle 02/02/2001 St Matthews Church, Normanton-on-Trent

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Bat SK790690 Common/Soprano 02/02/2000 St Matthews Church, Pipistrelle Normanton on Trent. Bat SK790690 Brown Long-eared 02/02/2000 St Matthews Church, Normanton on Trent. Bat SK790690 Common/Soprano 01/05/2002 St Matthews Church, Pipistrelle Normanton on Trent. Bat SK790690 Brown Long-eared 01/05/2002 St Matthews Church, Normanton on Trent. Bat SK801664 unidentified bat 01/06/1998 Sutton-on-Trent species Bat SK807685 Brown Long-eared 24/07/2000 St Wilfred's, Low Marnham, Newark Bat SK807685 Brown Long-eared 24/07/2000 St Wilfred's, Low Marnham, Newark Bat SK807694 Brown Long-eared 24/07/2000 St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham Bat SK805708 Common Pipistrelle 06/08/2013 Broadings Lane, Laneham Bat SK828666 Brown Long-eared Bat 16/04/2012 New Lane, Girton Bat SK82526618 Common Pipistrelle St Cecilia Church, Girton Bat SK827678 Common Pipistrelle 07/07/2006 Spalford Warren Bat SK827678 Noctule 07/07/2006 Spalford Warren Bat SK828682 Natterer's 10/09/2011 Girton Bat SK828682 Natterer's 10/09/2011 Girton Bat SK821702 Brown Long-eared 01/08/2007 Back Street South Clifton Bat SK821703 unidentified bat 29/07/2002 Back Street, South Clifton, species Newark Bat SK823702 Common Pipistrelle 11/07/2012 Bonnington, Vicarage Lane, South Clifton Bat SK823702 Brown Long-eared Bat 11/07/2012 Bonnington, Vicarage Lane, South Clifton Bat SK823702 Myotis Bat species 11/07/2012 Bonnington, Vicarage Lane, South Clifton Bat SK823702 Soprano Pipistrelle 11/07/2012 Bonnington, Vicarage Lane, South Clifton Bat SK82117027 Plecotus sp. 04/10/2014 Newark Bat SK823702 Common Pipistrelle 11- Bonnington, Vicarage Lane, 13/07/2012 South Clifton Bat SK823702 Common Pipistrelle 11- Bonnington, Vicarage Lane, 13/07/2012 South Clifton Bat SK823702 Soprano Pipistrelle 11- Bonnington, Vicarage Lane, 13/07/2012 South Clifton Bat SK823702 Brown Long-eared 11- Bonnington, Vicarage Lane, 13/07/2012 South Clifton Bat SK823702 Brown Long-eared 11- Bonnington, Vicarage Lane, 13/07/2012 South Clifton Bat SK823702 Myotis sp. 11- Bonnington, Vicarage Lane, 13/07/2012 South Clifton Bat SK821703 Common Pipistrelle 20/06/2012 Gable End, South Clifton Bat SK823702 Common Pipistrelle July Bonnington, Vicarage Lane, South Clifton Bat SK823702 Soprano Pipistrelle July Bonnington, Vicarage Lane, South Clifton

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Bat SK823702 Brown Long-eared July Bonnington, Vicarage Lane, South Clifton Bat SK823702 Myotis sp. July Bonnington, Vicarage Lane, South Clifton Bat SK829719 Pipistrelle 01/10/2009 Gainsborough Road North Clifton Bat SK835677 unidentified bat 30/06/1999 Spalford Warren species Bat SK839693 unidentified bat 25/06/1991 Lowlands, Eagle Road, species Spalford Bat SK830719 Whiskered/Brandt's 01/10/2009 Mill Lane, North Clifton Hall, North Clifton, Nottinghamshire Bat SK830719 Common Pipistrelle 01/10/2009 Mill Lane, North Clifton Hall, North Clifton, Nottinghamshire Bat SK830719 Common/Soprano 01/10/2009 Mill Lane, North Clifton Hall, Pipistrelle North Clifton, Nottinghamshire Bat SK830719 Brown Long-eared 01/10/2009 Mill Lane, North Clifton Hall, North Clifton, Nottinghamshire Crayfish SK795675 Signal Crayfish 1981 Grassthorpe, River Trent tributary Fish SK803682 Eel 20/09/2013 480313, 368289 Fish SK813695 Eel 20/09/2013 481348, 369523 Herpetofauna SK806662 Common Frog 25/04/1999 Sutton-on-Trent Herpetofauna SK809702 Common Frog 03/1994 High Marnham Herpetofauna SK824668 Common Frog 06/04/2014 Girton Pits - A1133 Pit Herpetofauna SK824669 Common Frog 06/04/2014 Girton Pits - A1133 Pit Herpetofauna SK824668 Common Toad 06/04/2014 Girton Pits - A1133 Pit Herpetofauna SK824670 Common Toad 06/04/2014 Girton Pits - A1133 Pit Herpetofauna SK824672 Common Toad 06/04/2014 Girton Pits - A1133 Pit Herpetofauna SK828680 Grass Snake 12/05/2008 Spalford Herpetofauna SK829680 Grass Snake 15/04/2003 Spalford Herpetofauna SK829681 Common Lizard 28/05/1997 Spalford Herpetofauna SK829689 Grass Snake 09/2001 Spalford Herpetofauna SK8367 Common Lizard 1997 Spalford Herpetofauna SK839671 Grass Snake 21/06/2000 Spalford Herpetofauna SK831681 Grass Snake 11/06/2002 Spalford Herpetofauna SK832682 Grass Snake 03/04/2002 Spalford Herpetofauna SK834683 Grass Snake 2001 Spalford Herpetofauna SK835685 Grass Snake 2001 Spalford Herpetofauna SK837697 Grass Snake 08/2005 Spalford Herpetofauna SK848688 Common Toad 1991 Spalford Herpetofauna SK847714 Common Lizard 05/1997 North Clifton Invasive species SK816669 Fallopia japonica 13/07/2002 Girton Invasive species SK823702 Fallopia japonica 31/03/2007 South Clifton Mammal SK807694 unidentified bat 02/11/2014 Low Marnham Church, Notts

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Mammal SK802693 Hedgehog 02/10/2015 Low Marnham Mammal SK817643 Brown Hare 03/06/2014 Besthorpe (Local Wildlife Site 2/649) Mammal SK8168 Brown Hare 11/09/2013 Normanton-on-Trent Mammal SK8168 Brown Hare 11/09/2013 Normanton-on-Trent Mammal SK813699 Water Vole 18/09/2013 Marnham Holme Mammal SK820683 Brown Hare 24/04/2004 Girton Mammal SK8271 Brown Hare 2005 Church Lane, North Clifton Mammal SK831698 Badger 03/06/2015 A1133 on verge Mammal SK8471 Brown Hare 01/09/2004 Southwell Mammal SK8471 Brown Hare 01/09/2004 Southwell Mammal SK8471 Brown Hare 01/09/2004 Southwell Moth SK803670 Small Eggar 1980-2008 not yet mapped? Ingram's Lane, Sutton-on-Trent Moth SK819669 Cream-bordered 1980-2008 2/825 Girton Gravel Pits Green Pea (Girton disused gravel pits) Moth SK819669 Fen Wainscot 1980-2008 2/825 Girton Gravel Pits (Girton disused gravel pits) Moth SK819669 Twin-spotted 1980-2008 2/825 Girton Gravel Pits Wainscot (Girton disused gravel pits) Moth SK831680 Archer's Dart 1980-2008 1/88 Spalford Warren Moth SK831680 Buff Footman 1980-2008 1/88 Spalford Warren Moth SK831680 Forester 1980-2008 1/88 Spalford Warren Moth SK831680 Lesser-spotted Pinion 1980-2008 1/88 Spalford Warren Moth SK831680 Marbled Brown 1980-2008 1/88 Spalford Warren Moth SK831680 Olive 1980-2008 1/88 Spalford Warren Moth SK831680 Pine Hawk-moth 1980-2008 1/88 Spalford Warren Moth SK831680 Scallop Shell 1980-2008 1/88 Spalford Warren Odonata SK819664 Cordulegaster boltonii 1989-2000 2/644 The Fleet, Girton (Girton Fleet) Otter SK817667 Otter 1996 Smithy Marsh, Girton Otter SK817668 Otter 04/10/2002 Confluence Fleet/ Trent Otter SK8170 Otter 1978 South Clifton Otter SK824667 Otter 05/1999 Girton Gravel Pits (Fleet/Trent) Otter SK825662 Otter 28/08/1995 Girton Water Beetle SK826669 Haliplus immaculatus 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826669 Laccobius minutus 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Ilybius chalconatus 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Gyrinus marinus 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits)

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Water Beetle SK826674 Helochares lividus 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Laccobius striatulus 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Rhantus suturalis 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Anacaena limbata 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Haliplus sibiricus 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Helophorus aequalis 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Helophorus 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road brevipalpis Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Hydrobius fuscipes 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Hydroporus 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road incognitus Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Hydroporus planus 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Ilybius fuliginosus 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Laccobius bipunctatus 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Laccobius minutus 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Laccophilus minutus 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK826674 Noterus clavicornis 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Beetle SK829688 Hydraena britteni 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Hydraena britteni 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Cercyon 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, convexiusculus Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Cercyon 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, convexiusculus Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Agabus bipustulatus 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch))

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Water Beetle SK829688 Agabus sturmii 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Agabus sturmii 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Anacaena limbata 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Anacaena limbata 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Anacaena lutescens 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Anacaena lutescens 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Helophorus aequalis 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Hydraena riparia 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Hydrobius fuscipes 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Hydrobius fuscipes 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Hydroporus 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, incognitus Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Hydroporus palustris 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK829688 Hydroporus palustris 1999 1/87 Old Trent Oxbow, Spalford (Spalford (ditch)) Water Beetle SK836716 Agabus didymus 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Anacaena bipustulata 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Haliplus lineolatus 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Helochares lividus 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Hydroglyphus 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond geminus (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Hygrotus confluens 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Laccobius colon 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Nebrioporus assimilis 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Agabus bipustulatus 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton)

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Water Beetle SK836716 Agabus nebulosus 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Agabus sturmii 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Anacaena globulus 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Anacaena limbata 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Colymbetes fuscus 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Dryops luridus 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Gyrinus substriatus 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Hydrobius fuscipes 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Hydroporus palustris 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Hydroporus planus 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Hydroporus tessellatus 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Ilybius fuliginosus 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Beetle SK836716 Laccophilus minutus 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Bug SK826669 Arctocorisa germari 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Bug SK826669 Sigara falleni 1999 5/2228 Gainsborough Road Gravel Pit, Girton (Girton gravel pits) Water Bug SK826674 Microvelia reticulata 1999 2/825 Girton Gravel Pits (Girton gravel pits) Water Bug SK826674 Nepa cinerea 1999 2/825 Girton Gravel Pits (Girton gravel pits) Water Bug SK826674 Sigara dorsalis 1999 2/825 Girton Gravel Pits (Girton gravel pits) Water Bug SK836716 Hesperocorixa linnaei 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton)

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Water Bug SK836716 Notonecta viridis 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Bug SK836716 Sigara fossarum 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Bug SK836716 Gerris lacustris 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Bug SK836716 Hesperocorixa 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond sahlbergi (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Bug SK836716 Nepa cinerea 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Bug SK836716 Notonecta glauca 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Bug SK836716 Sigara distincta 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Bug SK836716 Sigara dorsalis 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Bug SK836716 Sigara lateralis 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Bug SK836716 Sigara nigrolineata 2000 5/3349 Moor Farm Pond (Moor Farm (pond), North Clifton) Water Vole SK798656 Water Vole 26/07/2006 Sutton-on-Trent Water Vole SK800676 Water Vole 25/06/1999 Grassthorpe Beck Water Vole SK803678 Water Vole 06/01/2000 Grassthorpe Beck Water Vole SK804679 Water Vole 25/06/1999 Grassthorpe Beck Water Vole SK803681 Water Vole 06/10/2008 Grassthorpe Water Vole SK803681 Water Vole 06/10/2008 Grassthorpe Water Vole SK818843 Water Vole 01/06/2005 Upper Ings Water Vole SK819665 Water Vole 09/06/1999 River Fleet Water Vole SK818697 Water Vole 20/07/1999 Old Trent, South Clifton Water Vole SK813699 Water Vole 18/09/2013 Marnham Holme Water Vole SK811702 Water Vole 2005 Old Trent, High Marnham Water Vole SK821666 Water Vole 09/10/2012 Girton Water Vole SK827665 Water Vole 07/10/2005 Girton Water Vole SK829692 Water Vole 08/2008 Old Trent, Girton Water Vole SK832631 Water Vole 23/08/2006 Collingham Water Vole SK832631 Water Vole 23/08/2006 Collingham Water Vole SK846712 Water Vole 29/05/2000 Darnsdyke

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Richard Anderton EMEC Ecology The Old Ragged School Brook Street Nottingham NG1 1EA 5 February 2016 Dear Richard

Re: Girton Quarry

Thank you for consulting Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. I have searched the county mammal database and I have found the following records of protected species from within 3km of SK 825 685. I have also included hedgehog records as it is a UK BAP species

As badger records are of a sensitive nature it is required that map references or location details are not disclosed or published for public view. Confidential copies can be made available to the client and Local Planning Authority but must not be made available on planning websites.

Distance Search from site Species GridRef Date Habitat Qty Method Site Details Notes ref (km) Direction Dead on Badger 14/04/2000 roadside 1 road Besthorpe 0.92 Dead on Badger 00/04/2003 roadside 1 road Besthorpe 0.92 flood Seen Badger 2006 bank 1 alive Low Marnham 2.07 not Seen Badger 2006 specified 1 alive Low Marnham 1.93 Seen large sett plus Badger 2006 1 alive annexe 2.61 Seen ran across gravel Badger 26/05/2010 1 alive Girton bar 1.44 not Badger 02/11/2010 specified Sett SETT 2.91 Low Marnham, 6 holes sett not Badger 29/02/2012 Sett Newark active 2.12 Road death Dead on reported at Badger 14/04/2000 1 road Besthorpe Besthorpe. 0.92 Low Marnham, 6 holes sett not Badger 29/02/2012 sett Newark active 2.12 Remains of dead Dead on badger - assume Badger 03/06/2015 1 road A1133 on verge road kill 1.43 Common Bat Wiglsey, Pipistrelle SK850694 20/08/2014 detector Newark foraging 2.66 ENE Common Bat Wiglsey, Pipistrelle SK850694 03/09/2014 detector Newark foraging 2.66 ENE 45kh pip encountered Common/ throughout Soprano Bat Spalford reserve feeding Pipistrelle SK834685 07/07/2006 detector Warren on edges of rides 0.90 E Seen Hedgehog SK8266 2007 1 alive 2.55 SSW Dead on Besthorpe Rd, road kill, Sand Hedgehog SK842664 01/08/2013 1 road North Scarle Lane 2.70 SE fishing lake and associate seen seen by campsite Hedgehog SK811702 2007 d drain. 1 alive Marnham Lake owner 2.20 NW

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Distance Search from site Species GridRef Date Habitat Qty Method Site Details Notes ref (km) Direction dead on Hedgehog SK796678 23/07/2014 road Grassthorpe RTA 2.98 WSW Dead on Hedgehog SK82366656 14/06/2015 1 road A1133 at Girton 1.95 S Dead on Hedgehog SK82906849 23/06/2015 1 road 0.40 E Dead on Hedgehog SK802693 02/10/2015 1 road Low Marnham RTA 2.44 WNW Noctule activity was restricted over Bat Spalford teh newly created Noctule bat SK834685 07/07/2006 detector Warren heath 0.90 E 2 spraints, one dropping Confluence old, one fresh on Otter SK817668 04/10/2002 river s Fleet/ Trent outfall structure 1.88 SSW Seen Smithy Marsh, Otter SK817667 1996 river 1 alive Girton 1.97 SSW seen at 4am, Girton Gravel running down flooded Seen Pits track. Considered Otter SK824667 00/05/1999 gravel pit 1 alive (Fleet/Trent) reliable. 1.80 S possitive it wasn't a mink as is familiar with seeing them of the fleet. river Seen River Fleet, Described as Otter SK819665 00/11/2014 bank 1 alive Girton bigger and paler. 2.09 SSW grid ref is approximate; Seen contact no. is Otter SK825662 28/08/1995 river 1 alive Girton 01522 691312 2.30 S Otter SK87 00/10/1978 unknown South Clifton Unconfirmed 2.92 NW Water Vole SK826657 09/06/1999 river latrines River Fleet Link: NCWVS (Fl 5) 2.80 S Link: NCWVS (Fl 6) Water Vole SK819665 09/06/1999 river latrines River Fleet latrines 2.09 SSW latrines/f Link: NCWVS (Grb eeding Upstream of 2) 2 latrines, Water Vole SK800676 25/06/1999 stream 1 signs Ingram Lane feeding stations 2.66 WSW Link: NCWVS (Grb 2ai) 10 latrines, feeding stations, footprints, 4 burrows, cropped multiple Grassthorpe grass around Water Vole SK803678 06/01/2000 stream signs Beck burrow entrance 2.31 WSW Link: NCWVS (Grb 3) 4 latrines, multiple Downstream of feeding stations, 3 Water Vole SK804679 25/06/1999 stream 1 signs Ingram Lane burrows 2.18 WSW Large number of burrows, latrines multiple Old Trent, High and feeding areas Water Vole SK811702 1996 signs Marnham along this section 2.20 NW Water Vole SK819665 09/06/1999 River latrines River Fleet latrines 2.09 SSW Water Vole SK826657 09/06/1999 River unknown River Fleet 2.80 S 4 latrines, feeding multiple Grassthorpe stations, 3 Water Vole SK804679 25/06/1999 Stream 1 signs Beck burrows 2.18 WSW latrines/f eeding Grassthorpe 2 latrines, feeding Water Vole SK800676 25/06/1999 Stream 1 signs Beck stations 2.66 WSW Old Trent, Water Vole SK818697 20/07/1999 Dyke latrines South Clifton Latrine 1.39 NW

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Distance Search from site Species GridRef Date Habitat Qty Method Site Details Notes ref (km) Direction 10 latrines, feeding stations, footprints, 4 burrows, cropped multiple Grassthorpe grass around Water Vole SK803678 06/01/2000 Stream signs Beck burrow 2.31 WSW Old Trent, Water Vole SK829692 00/08/2008 Drain unknown Girton 0.81 NNE Possible seen on edge of Fleet before entering Seen water with a Water Vole SK821666 09/10/2012 1 alive Girton 'plop' 1.94 SSW fishing lake and associate seen seen by campsite Water Vole SK811702 2013 d drain. 2 alive Marnham Lake owner 2.20 NW Marnham Water Vole SK813699 18/09/2013 burrows Holme 1.84 NW

Yours sincerely

Michael Walker Living Landscape Monitoring Officer [email protected]

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Date: 25th February 2016

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