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Pinewood Studios Ltd Pinewood ES Volume 5 Appendices (ii) Contents Appendix 10.1 Main Site Extended Phase1 Habitat Survey Report Appendix 10.2 Main Site Bat Survey Report Appendix 10.3 Main Site Great Crested Newt Survey Report Appendix 10.4 Main Site Dormouse and Badger Survey Report Appendix 10.5 Main Site Reptile Survey Report Appendix 10.6 Main Site Breeding Bird Survey Report Appendix 10.7 Main Site Wintering Bird Survey Report Appendix 10.8 Main Site Invertebrate Survey Report Appendix 10.9 Main Site Botanical Survey Species List Appendix 10.10 Main Site Tree Appraisal Appendix 10.11 Highways Infrastructure Extended Phase 1 Survey Report Appendix 10.12 Highways Infrastructure Protected Species Survey Report Appendix 10.13 Ecology Strategy Appendix 11.1 Extracts from Envirocheck Report Appendix 11.2 Stabilisation Date Criteria - Extract from Section 106 Agreement Appendix 11.3 Logs of Boreholes and Trial Pits, Concept 2008 Appendix 11.4 Screening of Soil Chemical Testing Results, Concept 2008 Appendix 11.5 Screening of Groundwater and Surface Water Chemical Testing Results, Concept 2008 Appendix 11.6 Data obtained from BCC : Landfill Gas Concentrations, Leachate Quality Analyses, Leachate Level and Groundwater Level Measurements Appendix 11.7 Screening of Landfill Leachate Chemical Testing Results, Concept 2008 Appendix 11.8 Ground Gas Monitoring Data, Concept 2008 Appendix 12.1 Infrastructure Drawings Appendix 12.2 EA Scoping Opinion Appendix 12.3 Flood Risk Assessment Appendix 13.1 Construction Waste Forecasts for the Proposed Development Appendix 13.2 Construction Waste Forecast for the Pinewood Studios Masterplan Appendix 13.3 Operational Waste Forecast for the Proposed Development J:\207000\207042 PINEWOOD STUDIOS\14 EIA\ES\ES + APPENDICES ISSUE FINAL\APPENDICES\SS\COMPLETE APPENDICES SS\HEADER PAGE VOL 5.DOC Ove Arup & Partners Ltd Issue May 2009 Pinewood Studios Ltd Pinewood ES Volume 5 Appendices (ii) J:\207000\207042 PINEWOOD STUDIOS\14 EIA\ES\ES + APPENDICES ISSUE FINAL\APPENDICES\SS\COMPLETE APPENDICES SS\HEADER PAGE VOL 5.DOC S2-1 Ove Arup & Partners Ltd Issue May 2009 ___________________________________________ ecosulis ltd _ DTZCON-PINSTU-1480 EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY AND WINTER BIRD SCOPING SURVEY OF LAND AT PINEWOOD STUDIOS, IVER HEATH, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY AND WINTER BIRD SCOPING In February 2008, ecosulis ltd was commissioned by DTZ Consulting and Research to SURVEY OF LAND AT PINEWOOD STUDIOS, IVER HEATH, undertake an extended Phase 1 habitat survey and wintering bird scoping survey of land at BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire. The objective of this survey was to provide an ecological assessment of the site and to highlight any potential constraints to CLIENT: DTZ CONSULTING AND RESEARCH future development proposals for the extension of Pinewood Studios. The site is situated adjacent and to the east of Pinewood Studios, to the south-west of the M25 motorway and approximately 1km north of the centre of the village of Iver Heath OUR REF: DTZCON-PINSTU-1480 (centred on OS grid reference TQ 021 844). The site covers an area of approximately 64ha. Habitats within the survey area include semi-improved grassland, hedgerows, dense and scattered scrub, broadleaved and mixed woodland, ditches, buildings and hardstanding. The M25 motorway marks the north-eastern boundary of the site, Sevenhills Road marks the northern boundary of the site, Pinewood Road and residential housing marks the MAY 2009 western boundary of the site and Denham Road marks the southern boundary of the site. A desktop study was undertaken, which included a web based search, a review of planning policies and relevant Biodiversity Action Plans and data searches provided by Natural England, the Environment Agency, Buckinghamshire County Council and Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Environmental Record Centre. A survey of the site was conducted on 4 March 2008 using a standard Phase 1 habitat Written Reviewed + Approved survey method, extended to record provisional signs of and potential for protected or Issue Date of Issue By By notable species. Detailed notes of vegetation, habitats and signs of animal activity were Two 11 May 2009 HG/AC HM recorded. In addition a winter bird scoping survey was also carried out on 4 March 2008. Following a preliminary assessment of the site, the habitats present are generally of ecological value at a Local and District level (on a scale between International and Site level). The following ecological considerations and recommendations are provided: Retention of important ecological habitat such as woodland, hedgerows, trees and ditches EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY 1 DTZCON-PINSTU-1480 PINEWOOD STUDIOS ___________________________________________ ecosulis ltd _ ___________________________________________ ecosulis ltd _ Further surveys including: botanical survey; hedgerow survey; bat surveys; CONTENTS badger survey; dormouse survey; breeding and wintering bird surveys; reptile PAGE survey; great crested newt survey; and an invertebrate survey INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 5 Sensitive timing of vegetation removal to take account of species such as hedgehog, harvest mouse and brown hare Objectives of Study ................................................................................................... 5 General Description ................................................................................................. 5 NOMENCLATURE ................................................................................................................... 6 METHODS.................................................................................................................................. 6 Desktop Study ............................................................................................................ 6 Ecological Field Survey ............................................................................................. 7 Initial Ecological Evaluation ...................................................................................... 7 RESULTS .................................................................................................................................... 8 Desktop Study ............................................................................................................ 8 Ecological Field Survey ............................................................................................. 13 ECOLOGICAL EVALUATION ............................................................................................... 23 Preliminary Evaluation of Component Habitats ................................................. 23 Overall Ecological Evaluation .................................................................................. 26 ECOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ........................... 27 INITIAL DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................... 27 FURTHER SURVEYS ................................................................................................................ 28 OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................ 30 LIMITATIONS OF SURVEY AND REPORT ........................................................................ 30 FIGURE 1: PHASE 1 HABITAT PLAN FIGURE 2: BIRD SURVEY PLAN REFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY 2 DTZCON-PINSTU-1480 EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY 3 DTZCON-PINSTU-1480 PINEWOOD STUDIOS PINEWOOD STUDIOS ___________________________________________ ecosulis ltd _ ___________________________________________ ecosulis ltd _ INTRODUCTION APPENDIX I: SPECIES LIST 1. In February 2008, ecosulis ltd was commissioned by DTZ Consulting and Research APPENDIX II: DEFINING ECOLOGICAL VALUES to undertake an extended Phase 1 habitat survey and wintering bird scoping survey APPENDIX III: AN ECOLOGICAL EVALUATION of land at Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire. The objective of this survey was to provide an ecological assessment of the site and to highlight any APPENDIX IV: ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES, RESOURCES AND LEGISLATION potential constraints to future development proposals for the extension of APPENDIX V: LISTS OF BIRDS OF CONSERVATION CONCERN AND LEGISLATION Pinewood Studios. 2. Two members of staff of ecosulis ltd visited the site on 4 March 2008. Access was gained with the permission of the landowner. 3. It is proposed that studios and associated infrastructure will be constructed within the site boundary. The exact proposals are currently unknown. Objectives of Study 4. This study provides information on the existing ecological conditions at the site and details the methodologies and results of the desktop study, extended Phase I habitat survey and wintering bird scoping survey. The purpose of this report is to identify potential constraints and opportunities that ecology may pose to the proposed development and to identify further ecological studies that may be required to ensure that ecology is fully considered within future development plans. General Description 5. The site is situated adjacent to the east of Pinewood Studios, to the south-west of the M25 motorway and approximately 1km north of the centre
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