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Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) Beech Lawn Nursing Home, Liskeard January 2021 Prepared for: Beech Lawn Nursing Home, Liskeard (Agent: Simon Francis, Lignum Designs) Authors: Jen Paget and Nic Harrison-White Date: 11th February 2021 Approved: Stephen Lees Date: 11th February 2021 Project No: J000186 Page 1 of 29 White Cottage, Higher Metherell, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 8DB 01752 545710 [email protected] www.landandheritage.com Registered Company 1090489 Contents 1. Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 4 2. Introduction & Scope ...................................................................................................................... 4 3. Methodology ................................................................................................................................... 5 4. Site .................................................................................................................................................. 6 4.1. Location ................................................................................................................................... 6 4.2. Description .............................................................................................................................. 6 4.3. Site Plan................................................................................................................................... 6 5. Designations & Records (Desk top Survey) ..................................................................................... 7 5.1. Statutory Designations ............................................................................................................ 7 5.2. Non-statutory Designations .................................................................................................... 9 5.3. Biological Records ................................................................................................................. 10 6. Site Ecology ................................................................................................................................... 10 6.1. Summary ............................................................................................................................... 10 6.2. Phase 1 Habitat Map ............................................................................................................. 11 6.3. Habitats and JNCC Codes ...................................................................................................... 12 6.3.1. Paved area (J5) .............................................................................................................. 12 6.3.2. Buildings (J3.6) .............................................................................................................. 12 6.3.3. Wall (J2.5) ...................................................................................................................... 17 6.3.4. Species Recorded .......................................................................................................... 19 6.3.5. Target Notes .................................................................................................................. 19 6.4. Protected & Notable Species ................................................................................................ 19 6.4.1. Reptiles and Amphibians............................................................................................... 20 6.4.2. Nesting Birds ................................................................................................................. 20 6.4.3. Bats ................................................................................................................................ 20 6.4.5. Eurasian Otters .............................................................................................................. 20 6.4.6. Hazel Dormouse ............................................................................................................ 20 6.4.7. Notable Species (not protected) ................................................................................... 21 7. Proposed Development & Potential Impacts ............................................................................... 21 7.1. Proposed development ......................................................................................................... 21 7.2. Potential Impacts .................................................................................................................. 22 8. Mitigation ...................................................................................................................................... 23 9. Ecological Enhancement ............................................................................................................... 24 10. Further Surveys/Studies ............................................................................................................ 26 Page 2 of 29 www.landandheritage.com 11. Appendix ................................................................................................................................... 26 11.1. Protected species legal information ................................................................................. 26 11.2. Tree Protection ................................................................................................................. 27 11.3. Standard Methodology (PEA)............................................................................................ 27 11.4. Limitations ......................................................................................................................... 28 Page 3 of 29 www.landandheritage.com 1. Executive Summary The proposals are to add a second storey to an existing accommodation block on the east of the site. The following losses will result from the proposed development: • The loss of less than 40 square metres of paved area (car park) To mitigate and enhance the site there will be the following gains: • 2 permanent bat boxes • 3 permanent bird boxes (one specific Swift box, one specific House Sparrow terrace) • 1 permanent bee panel / post • 2 additional trees (see BS5837) Our overall conclusion is that these recommendations will enable the ecology to be protected and will enhance the biodiversity of the site. 2. Introduction & Scope This report has been commissioned by Simon Francis of Lignum Designs Ltd for Beech Lawn Nursing Home, Liskeard. The land was surveyed in relation to plans to extend, and to add a second storey to the existing accommodation block on the east of the site (figure 3). Particular attention was paid to the building’s suitability for bat roosts. The objectives of the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal are to ascertain the habitat types and key ecological issues relating to development proposals and to advise on ecological mitigation and enhancement measures. This includes identifying potential impacts upon designated species and habitats and determining whether there is a need for more detailed surveys of notable plant and animal species. Sufficient ecological information is required to fully inform the site design of any proposed works. This report identifies the ecological constraints at the site and makes recommendations for further ecological surveys. Likely ecological impacts have been outlined and recommendations made for typical mitigation measures. A separate BS5837 Arboricultural survey report in relation to demolition, design and construction has been commissioned. The purpose of this is to consider the tree constraints, provide comments on the design proposal, and to provide an impact assessment with recommendations. The BS5837 report is suitable for a full planning application. Page 4 of 29 www.landandheritage.com 3. Methodology Any proposed development at Beech Lawn Nursing Home must satisfy current UK and European legal wildlife requirements, as well as national and local planning regulations. All public bodies have statutory obligations under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 to conserve and enhance biodiversity. Sufficient ecological information is required to fully inform the site design and the proposed works. The Preliminary Ecological Appraisal follows BS42020:2013 Biodiversity – Code of practice for planning and development, and comprises the following elements: • Desktop study of available site information; • Phase 1 Habitat survey of the site; • Assessment of the potential impacts of the proposed scheme; • Appraisal of the requirements for further survey work; • Appraisal of the requirements for mitigation and potential for enhancement measures. The following surveys were undertaken on the 25th of January 2021: Ecology and Phase 1 Habitat Survey by Nic Harrison-White and Jen Paget Arboricultural Survey (BS5837) by Matt Jackson The ecology survey followed the methodology guidelines of the Chartered Institute for Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). Habitats were recorded according to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) Handbook for Phase 1 habitat survey. Target notes, recording specific items of ecological interest or importance were also made. A number of species are protected by law, by the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981), Protection of Badgers Act (1992) and the EU Habitat Regulations (1994). The Habitats Regulations have now been superseded by the Conservation
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