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Warfield Estate, Bracknell, Berkshire Preliminary WARFIELD ESTATE, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL A Report to: Interiors with Art Report No: RT-MME-152647-01 Rev B Date: December 2020 Triumph House, Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9AZ Tel: 01676 525880 Fax: 01676 521400 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.middlemarch-environmental.com Warfield Estate, Bracknell, Berkshire RT-MME-152647-01 Rev B Preliminary Ecological Appraisal REPORT VERIFICATION AND DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE This study has been undertaken in accordance with British Standard 42020:2013 “Biodiversity, Code of practice for planning and development”. Report Date Completed by: Checked by: Approved by: Version Jamie Fletcher BSc (Hons) Tom Docker CEcol (Senior Ecological Consultant) Paul Roebuck MCIEEM Draft 16/09/2020 MCIEEM (Managing and Maria Valeva BSc (Hons) (South-East Manager) Director) (Ecological Support Officer) Tom Docker CEcol Jamie Fletcher BSc (Hons) Paul Roebuck MCIEEM Rev A 23/11/2020 MCIEEM (Managing (Senior Ecological Consultant) (South-East Manager) Director) Tom Docker CEcol Jamie Fletcher BSc (Hons) Paul Roebuck MCIEEM Rev B 01/12/2020 MCIEEM (Managing (Senior Ecological Consultant) (South-East Manager) Director) The information which we have prepared is true, and has been prepared and provided in accordance with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management’s Code of Professional Conduct. We confirm that the opinions expressed are our true and professional bona fide opinions. DISCLAIMER The contents of this report are the responsibility of Middlemarch Environmental Ltd. It should be noted that, whilst every effort is made to meet the client’s brief, no site investigation can ensure complete assessment or prediction of the natural environment. Middlemarch Environmental Ltd accepts no responsibility or liability for any use that is made of this document other than by the client for the purposes for which it was originally commissioned and prepared. VALIDITY OF DATA The findings of this study are valid for a period of 24 months from the date of survey. If works have not commenced by this date, an updated site visit should be carried out by a suitably qualified ecologist to assess any changes in the habitats present on site, and to inform a review of the conclusions and recommendations made. Middlemarch Environmental Ltd. Page 1 Warfield Estate, Bracknell, Berkshire RT-MME-152647-01 Rev B Preliminary Ecological Appraisal NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY Middlemarch Environmental Ltd was commissioned by Interiors with Art to carry out a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal at the site of the site of a proposed development at Warfield Estate in Bracknell, Berkshire. To fulfil this brief, an ecological desk study and a walkover survey (in accordance with Phase 1 Habitat Survey methodology) were undertaken. The desk study exercise identified two European statutory sites within 5 km of the survey area, three UK statutory sites, seven ancient woodland sites within 2 km, and three non-statutory sites within 1 km. The site is not located within 10 km of a statutory site designated for bats. The desk study also provided records of protected/notable species within 1 km, including: bats, otter, hedgehog, badger, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and invertebrates. The walkover survey was undertaken on 18th August 2020 by Jamie Fletcher (Senior Ecological Consultant). Due to the size of the site and the requirement for two separate areas to be surveyed, the site was split into Area A (South Lodge and Old Farm) and Area B (land around the Main House, including the Pool House/Spa) for the purpose of clarity within this report. At the time of the survey, both areas were dominated by closely mown amenity grassland. Two unoccupied, semi-derelict buildings were located in the western and eastern sections of Area A, while the main estate manor house along with various adjoining and neighbouring buildings were located within Area B. A traditional orchard was located centrally within Area B, while introduced shrub planting was present throughout both areas, predominantly within the formal gardens. Several hedgerows were located throughout the site, lining the entrances to buildings as well as the formal garden and orchard areas. Two ponds were observed within Area B, a larger, koi-stocked pond to the east and a smaller one in the north-eastern corner. Trees ranging in age from mature to over-mature were scattered throughout both areas. In order to ensure compliance with wildlife legislation and relevant planning policy, the following recommendations are made (see Chapter 7 for full details): • Habitats: The development proposals should be designed (where feasible) to allow for the retention of existing notable habitats, including the hedgerows, traditional orchard, ponds, and mature/over- mature scattered trees. A Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy (BES) should be prepared for the proposed development to work towards delivering net gains for biodiversity. • Roosting Bats: The recommendations made within the Bat Surveys Report RT-MME-152647-02 must be adhered to. • Terrestrial Mammals including Badger and Hedgehog: Any excavations that need to be left overnight should be covered or fitted with mammal ramps to ensure that any animals that enter can safely escape. Any open pipework with an outside diameter of greater than 120 mm must be covered at the end of each workday to prevent animals entering/becoming trapped. • Herpetofauna: The clearance of suitable habitat (including the hedgerows and introduced shrubs) should be undertaken under the supervision of an experienced ecologist. This should be completed when reptiles and amphibians are active. This is weather dependent but generally extends between March and October inclusive. • Nesting Birds: Vegetation and building clearance should be undertaken outside the nesting bird season. The nesting bird season is weather dependent but generally extends between March and September inclusive (peak period March-August). • Cotoneaster and Rhododendron: The works must not cause cotoneaster or rhododendron species to spread in the wild. They must either be left in situ or removed with care during vegetation clearance and disposed of in an appropriate manner. Middlemarch Environmental Ltd. Page 2 Warfield Estate, Bracknell, Berkshire RT-MME-152647-01 Rev B Preliminary Ecological Appraisal CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 4 1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................ 4 1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION AND CONTEXT .......................................................................................................... 4 1.3 DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED .................................................................................................................. 4 2. METHODOLOGIES.................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 DESK STUDY ......................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY ..................................................................................................................... 5 3. LEGISLATION AND POLICY .................................................................................................................... 6 3.1 GENERAL BIODIVERSITY LEGISLATION AND POLICY ................................................................................. 6 3.2 NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK AND PRACTICE GUIDANCE ..................................................... 7 3.3 LOCAL PLANNING POLICY – BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL ...................................................................... 8 4. DESK STUDY RESULTS ........................................................................................................................ 11 4.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 11 4.2 NATURE CONSERVATION SITES ............................................................................................................ 11 4.3 PROTECTED / NOTABLE SPECIES .......................................................................................................... 12 4.4 INVASIVE SPECIES ................................................................................................................................ 15 5. PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY ................................................................................................................. 16 5.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 16 5.2 SURVEY CONSTRAINTS AND LIMITATIONS .............................................................................................. 16 5.3 HABITATS ............................................................................................................................................ 16 5.4 FAUNA ................................................................................................................................................ 18 5.5 INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES .................................................................................................................... 18
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