Eaves Green, Chorley

Ecological Mitigation and Enhancement Strategy

August 2016

TEP Ref: 5170.015

Eaves Green, Chorley Ecological Mitigation and Enhancement Strategy August 2016

TEP Ref: 5170.015 Version 3.0

Prepared by: Marjorie Nadouce

TEP Genesis Centre Birchwood Science Park Warrington WA3 7BH Tel: 01925 844004 Fax: 01925 844002 E-mail: [email protected]

for

Taylor Wimpey 1 Lumsdale Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0UT

Written: Checked: Approved: MN LG/AP LG/AP

Eaves Green, Chorley Ecological Mitigation and Enhancement Strategy

CONTENTS PAGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 Background ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Purpose of Report...... 2 2.0 SITE CONTEXT ...... 4 3.0 BASELINE SURVEY METHODS 2015 ...... 5 4.0 ECOLOGY SURVEYS RESULTS 2015 ...... 6 Desk Study ...... 6 Designated Sites ...... 6 Habitats and Flora ...... 7 Birds ...... 7 Bats ...... 8 Badger ...... 9 Hedgehog ...... 10 Amphibians ...... 10 5.0 MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 11 Designated Sites ...... 11 Habitats and Flora ...... 11 Birds ...... 13 Bats ...... 14 Badger ...... 15 Hedgehog ...... 16 Amphibians ...... 16 6.0 MITIGATION, ENHANCEMENT & CREATION MEASURES INCORPORATED INTO THE SCHEME DESIGN ...... 20 Habitat Creation Measures ...... 20 Wetland Habitats ...... 20 Birds ...... 21 Bats ...... 21 Badgers ...... 22 Hedgehog ...... 22 Amphibians ...... 23 Invertebrates ...... 24 7.0 LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT AND POST-COMPLETION MONITORING ...... 24

FIGURES

Figure 1: Location Plan……………………………………………………………………………….3

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Target Notes and Desk Study Results Appendix B: Breeding Birds Survey Results Appendix C: Bat Survey Results Appendix D: Amphibian Survey Results

DRAWINGS

G5170.010: Ecological Constraints and Mitigation Plan

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Eaves Green, Chorley Ecological Mitigation and Enhancement Strategy

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 We are instructed by Taylor Wimpey UK Limited (Taylor Wimpey) and the Homes and Community Agency (HCA) (The Applicants) to prepare this Ecological Mitigation and Enhancement Strategy in relation to 3 planning applications for the development of land at Eaves Green, Lower Burgh Way. The Applicants propose 289 dwellings, associated landscaping, access and infrastructure.

Application A 1.2 Application A comprises a full planning application submitted on behalf of Taylor Wimpey UK Limited for the erection of 201 dwellings, associated access, drainage and the provision of public open space and landscaping.

Application B 1.3 Application B comprises a full application submitted on behalf of Taylor Wimpey UK Limited for 88 dwellings, associated access and the provision of public open space and landscaping.

Application C 1.4 Application C comprises an outline planning application on behalf of the HCA for up to 100 dwellings including access and associated landscaping and public open space. This application is submitted in outline with layout, scale, appearance and landscaping reserved. Permission is sought for means of access as part of this application.

1.5 Application A relates to a parcel of land controlled in its entirety by Taylor Wimpey (see Figure 1).

Figure 1: Location Plan for Application A

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1.6 Applications B and C relate to a parcel of land owned and controlled in its entirety by the HCA (see Figure 2).

Figure 2: Location Plan for Aplication B and C

1.7 The two parcels of land to which the applications relate form part of a larger 18.5 ha site that is allocated for residential development by Policy HS1 of the Adopted Chorley Local Plan 2012-2026. The allocated land also includes land that has already been developed by Miller Homes (Birkacre Park), and land owned by Chorley Council.

1.8 For clarity, this report relates only to the two parcels of land under the control of the applicants and identified in Figures 1 and 2. In the remainder of this report, the parcels are referenced as the ‘HCA parcel’ and ‘Taylor Wimpey parcel’ respectively and where ‘the Application Site’ is referenced, it relates to both parcels together.

1.9 Current site proposals are presented on the Planning Layouts (Drawing References: TWM014 PL01 and PL02) supplied by Astle Planning & Design Limited (APD).

Purpose of Report

1.10 This report provides a summary of the updated ecological baseline surveys, along with an assessment of the potential ecological impacts and constraints associated with both of the above areas. Proposed mitigation to protect retained habitats and protected species within the design and delivery of the development, enhancement measures and suitable monitoring to enable an effective evaluation of the mitigation employed are also detailed.

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1.11 Full details of all surveys carried out in 2015 are presented in the Ecological Assessment (TEP Report Ref: 5170.008). Supporting technical appendices are also presented within this document. A separate Great Crested Newt Mitigation Strategy (TEP Report Ref: 5170.014), has also been produced. These documents should be read in conjunction with this document.

1.12 The proposed ecological mitigation and enhancement measures are illustrated on the Ecological Constraints plan (Drawing G5170.010).

1.13 Mitigation and enhancement proposed herein, form the basis of the strategy that is to be implemented as part of the development. Following the planning and review process and on confirmation of the construction and phasing programme, it is envisaged that are amendments will be likely. Specification of fencing, amphibian underpasses, seed mixes and lighting etc. be will delivered at the detailed design stage but will be in line with recommendations made within this strategy.

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2.0 SITE CONTEXT

2.1 The Application Site is situated to the south of Chorley, Lancashire to the west of the A6 and is equidistant from the motorways M6 and M61 which run in parallel at this point on a north to south axis. Burgh Lane South runs north to south through the site, and the Yarrow Valley Country Park is situated to the west.

2.2 The boundaries of the Application Site are defined by Burgh Wood to the north and north-east; Spring wood to the south-west; agricultural pasture to the south and south- east, beyond which lies John Wood; and a residential development site to the north- east. Duxbury Woods Biological Heritage Site (BHS) adjoins the eastern boundary of the site and comprises a large complex of semi-natural woodlands, conifer and exotic plantation along the Yarrow Valley, parts of which include John Wood.

2.3 The Application Site generally has good habitat connections, particularly to the south via the network of woodlands, fields and hedgerows and along the River Yarrow however, residential and industrial development limits connectivity to the north and west.

2.4 The main habitat types within the site comprise species-poor grassland, arable land, hedgerows, woodland, scattered trees and dense scrub.

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3.0 BASELINE SURVEY METHODS 2015

3.1 To update the existing baseline ecological data for the Application Site, a desktop study (for records within 2km of the site boundary) and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey were carried out. The results from these, together with review of the 2012 surveys, informed the species specific surveys that were completed in 2015 to inform this Ecological Mitigation and Enhancement Strategy (EMS). The following species and habitat surveys were completed during the 2015 survey season:

 Extended Phase 1 habitat survey (May 2015);  GCN aquatic surveys (April/May/June 2015);  Breeding bird survey (April/May/June 2015);  Bat activity surveys (June/July/August 2015) and daytime ground- based inspections of trees (November 2015); and  Badger presence/absence walkover (May 2015).

3.2 The geographic range for the surveys identified above ranged in extent, depending on the survey type and the species being surveyed. Each survey was carried out in accordance with the current standard best practice guidelines for the species or habitat receptor.

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4.0 ECOLOGY SURVEYS RESULTS 2015

Desk Study

4.1 Information was gathered from the sources listed in Table 1 in 2015.

4.2 The full desktop results are provided in Appendix A and the Ecological Assessment (TEP Report Ref: 5170.008) and are summarised below:

Table 1: Sources of Desk Study Information

Consultee/Source of Nature of Information Information

S.41 Natural Environment and Rural Habitats and Species of Principal Communities Act 2006 Importance

Lancashire Biodiversity Action Plan Local BAP priority habitats/species

Magic Map Designated sites & priority habitats

Lancashire Environmental Records Protected sites and species records Network (LERN)

Designated Sites

4.3 Ten Biological Heritage Sites (BHS) are present within 1km of the development site (with three being immediately adjacent to the site boundary) as listed in Table 2 below. No designated sites are present within the development site.

Table 2: Biological Heritage Sites located within 1km of the site.

Biological Heritage Site Distance from site boundary Darlington Sidings and Clancutt Brook 700m west (East) Dob Brow Pastures (South) 900m northwest Yarrow Valley Park 160m west Dob Brow Swamp 800m west Pond near Holy Cross High School 800m north Drybones and Burgh Woods 200m south Spring Wood Immediately adjacent to the south Burgh Wood Immediately adjacent to the west Plock Wood 400m north Duxbury Woods Immediately adjacent to the east

4.4 Records of amongst others, great crested newt, water vole (Arvicola amphibious), common toad (Bufo bufo), noctule bat (Nyctalus noctule) and pipistrelle bat species, were noted within 1km of the site.

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Habitats and Flora

4.5 The habitats present on site are mapped on the Phase 1 Habitat Survey plan (Drawing G5170.007). This plan along with the full the results of the 2015 Phase 1 habitat survey can be found within the Ecological Assessment (TEP Report Ref: 5170.008).

4.6 The Application Site is predominantly semi-improved grassland bordered by areas of semi-natural broad-leaved woodland with outgrown hedge boundaries and a central area of semi-natural broad-leaved woodland, scrub and arable land.

4.7 Hedgerows and lowland mixed deciduous woodland are notable habitat types and are listed as S.41 habitats. Some of the hedgerows on the Application Site may also qualify as Important under the Hedgerow Regulations 1997.

4.8 Native bluebell, listed within Schedule 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1989, as amended) and as a S.41 species, was also noted on site at scattered locations within the woodland and within the area of semi-natural broad-leaved woodland to the centre of the Application Site.

4.9 Measures for the protection of retained habitats and for the relocation of any bluebell plants that cannot be retained within the proposed layout, are set out in Chapter 5.0. Habitat enhancement and creation is set out in Chapter 6.0.

Invasive Species 4.10 Himalayan balsam was found along the fenced boundary where trees with bat roost potential lie in the east of the Application Site and within the small area of semi-natural broad-leaved woodland within the centre of the site. Further stands were located along the woodland fringes in the west of the site and along the double hedgerow bounding Burgh Lane South.

4.11 Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is present within the small area of broad-leaved woodland in the centre of the site (TN8). Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum) is present at the woodland edge in the west, south-west and east of the Application Site.

4.12 The approximate locations of non-native invasive plants on the Application Site are illustrated on the Phase 1 Habitat Survey plan (Drawing G5170.007).

Birds

4.13 Detailed survey results of the 2015 breeding bird survey can be found in the Breeding Bird Survey Technical Report (TEP Report Ref: 5170.003) and in Appendix B.

4.14 The trees, scrub and grassland on site represent potential nesting habitats for birds. Any loss of habitat within the site as a result of development will reduce nesting potential for birds, although a limited number of species will be affected and very few species of high conservation value are likely to be affected.

4.15 The Application Site is considered of low importance for breeding birds on account of the low species diversity and limited range of habitats present.

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4.16 Measures to protect nesting birds are set out in Chapter 5.0. Habitat enhancement and creation is set out in Chapter 6.0.

Bats

4.17 Detailed results of the 2015 bat surveys can be found in the Bat Survey Technical Report (TEP Report Ref: 5170.005) and in Appendix C.

4.18 Activity transect surveys carried out in 2015 identified four species of bat on the Application Site – common and soprano pipistrelle, big bats species and undifferentiated Myotis species. The number of bats recorded was generally low.

4.19 Trees identified during the Phase 1 survey as having some bat roost potential, were subsequently re-assessed by TEP in November 2015. The survey was carried out by a licenced bat surveyor to determine whether the status of the trees had changed with regard to their suitability to support roosting bats.

Ground Based Assessment of Trees

4.20 The ground-based inspection of all trees in and around the Application Site was completed on November 2015 by TEP, in order to determine their suitability to support roosting bats. Tree reference numbers are as per those set out in the Arboricultural Impact Assessment (TEP Report Ref: 5170.002).

4.21 As a result of the ground-based and aerial inspections, three trees (T19, T56 & T59) were classified as Category 1. Two trees (T53 & T54) were classified as Category 2. All other trees and tree groups were classed as Category 3.

4.22 All trees identified with bat roosting potential will be retained within site proposals, but may be subject to impacts associated with artificial lighting, both during construction and post-development. Accordingly, mitigation measures are provided in Chapter 5.0.

Bat Activity Survey

4.23 Bat activity surveys were completed by TEP throughout the optimal survey season in 2012 and again in June, July and August 2015. The results are provided in the Bat Survey Technical Report (TEP Report Ref: 5170.005) and in Appendix C.

4.24 The survey results confirmed the presence of four species within the Application Site during the activity transects. These were common pipistrelle, soprano pipistrelle, big bat species and myotis species.

4.25 The majority of passes were of common pipistrelle, something that reflects national trends, with occasional passes of soprano pipistrelle, big bat species and undifferentiated Myotis species.

4.26 During the June visit a low level of activity was recorded in the west and centre of the site with no activity recorded in the east. Common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) and myotis species (Myotis sp.) were recorded (see Bat Transect Visit 1 plan, Drawing G5170.004).

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4.27 July activity was at low to medium levels with the majority of activity being recorded in the east of the site particularly along the Application Site boundary with semi-natural broad-leaved woodland and with a high number of counts site near the hedgerows and scrub along Burgh Lane South (see Bat Transect Visit 2 plan, Drawing G5170.005).

4.28 High activity in August was recorded between where the route passes along the edge of the semi-natural broad-leaved woodland in the east of the Application Site and through arable habitat.

4.29 The proposed site layout retains and augments the woodland edge habitats and a vegetated buffer along the track at Burgh Lane south. Nevertheless, to minimise fragmentation of the bat commuting network a variety of age classes of native trees will be included in the planting, with the older, larger specimens planted to offer some connectivity at canopy level for bats as new planting becomes established.

4.30 Woodland edge habitat and scattered trees within hedgerows are of particular value for bats within the site and as such, recommendations for a Sensitive Lighting strategy are therefore provided in Chapter 5.0 (during construction) and Chapter 6.0 (during operation).

4.31 In terms of foraging, habitat losses across the Application Site are unlikely to adversely impact pipistrelles, which account for the majority of activity recorded, given the extent of woodland and individual trees that will be retained. Further, woodland planting and wildflower grassland habitats are provided as a network across the site and will establish in the medium to long-term.

4.32 The creation of a mosaic of woodland and ephemeral wetland habitats i.e. a swale and SuDS ponds, extending along southern site boundary, will provide benefits for bats in the long-term as these habitats become established. These are described in Chapter 6.0 along with other aspects of habitat enhancement and creation.

Badger

4.33 No signs of use by badger were found during the Phase 1 Habitat survey in 2015. The woodland and field margins are considered to provide suitable foraging and commuting routes for badger although high quality foraging habitat is also available further afield outside the Application Site boundary within the woodlands and fields to the south and east of the site. The proposals for the site include the retention of all existing woodland which will be enhanced further via planting. It is therefore anticipated that any badgers in the area will continue to have access to the wider surroundings, via the existing woodland along the south-western boundary of the site which will not be affected by the development proposals.

4.34 There is not considered to be any significant fragmentation of potential badger habitat, although there will be increased levels of disturbance during both construction, and post construction, for any local badgers.

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Hedgehog

4.35 Although not specifically recorded during surveys of the Application Site, records of hedgehog within the 1m search area were provided by LERN. Hedgehog is listed under S.41 of the NERC Act 2006, so is a material consideration for planning purposes. Hedgehogs could utilise some of the habitats within the site, such as the hedgerows and grassland, so precautionary working measures are identified in Chapter 5.0 of this report to avoid harm or injury to hedgehogs during site clearance and construction works. Residential gardens provide important habitat for hedgehogs so measures to allow them to move freely throughout the developed site are also provided in Chapter 6.0. The development proposals for the site therefore have the potential to provide benefits for the local hedgehog population.

Amphibians

4.36 Detailed results of the 2015 GCN surveys can be found within HIS and Amphibian Survey Technical Report (TEP Report Ref: 5170.004) and in Appendix D.

4.37 Seven ponds within 500m of the site boundary were subject to surveys by TEP in 2015.

4.38 Mitigation for a population of GCN is known to be currently ongoing at Birkacre Park to the north of the Application Site.

4.39 Although there are no ponds suitable for breeding within the Application Site, the site does represent intermediate terrestrial habitat for the population known to be present within 250m. and there are no physical barriers between the two, although the arable field which lies between is sub-optimal for GCN.

4.40 The majority of terrestrial habitats within the Application Site are sub-optimal however, proposals include the creation of a GCN mitigation area comprising a swale and a number of other features including hibernacula and habitat piles. In addition, five SuDS ponds along the southern and eastern boundaries will be planted with an appropriate grassland/scrub mix to provide enhanced cover and connectivity in particular, for GCN. The development proposals therefore have the potential to provide benefits for the local GCN population, and other amphibians, by providing opportunities for expansion into the site.

4.41 Measures to protect amphibians during construction are provided in Chapter 5.0 and provision of habitat suitable for amphibians is detailed in Chapter 6.0.

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5.0 MITIGATION MEASURES

5.1 This chapter sets out all mitigation measures to be delivered prior to works commencing, during site clearance and during construction. Delivery documents are referenced where applicable.

5.2 It is anticipated that the final scope of any proposed mitigation will be agreed during the detailed design stage and in agreement with the relevant planning and licencing bodies where applicable.

Designated Sites

5.3 There are ten locally designated BHSs within 1km of the site, three of which are immediately adjacent to the Application Site, and a further five which have direct habitat connections to the site. A number of these sites support a diverse woodland ground flora and bird populations.

5.4 There will be no direct impacts on local sites however, to avoid any indirect impacts during site clearance and construction works, protection measures should be put in place to protect these valuable habitats from accidental damage. This should include standard Pollution Prevention and dust control measures and any recommendations made within the Arboricultural Impact Assessment and should be implemented during site clearance and construction works.

Habitats and Flora

Tree Protection and Removal

5.5 All tree works should be undertaken in line with advice provided in the Arboricultural Impact Assessment (TEP Report Ref 5170.002) and Tree Constraints Plan (Drawing D5170.001). Measures prescribed therein include:

 Tree works will be carried out by an appropriately qualified and insured contractor in accordance with British Standard 3998:2010 ‘Tree Work – Recommendations’.  Tree Protection Fencing must be installed and signed-off prior to commencement of construction works.  In compliance with BS5837 (2012) standards for tree protection, all retained trees and hedgerows and those in close proximity to the site will be fully protected during felling and construction operations.

5.6 Timing for tree removal works should be carried out in line with recommendations for protected species.

Bluebell Protection and Translocation

5.7 The 2015 Phase 1 habitat survey recorded native bluebell at a number of locations throughout the site (Phase 1 Habitat Survey, Drawing G5170.007). Mitigation with regard to bluebell will comprise the following measures.

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5.8 A pre-commencement spring bluebell survey in the April or May prior to construction will be required to fully map the extent of native bluebell across the development site.

5.9 It is best practice to avoid works that disturb native bluebells and to retain plants in situ where possible. In areas where bluebells can be retained, these plants will be protected during works by fencing.

5.10 In cases where retention of all bluebells in situ is not possible, bluebell plants will be translocated to suitable locations within the site. The bases of retained hedgerows that are at least 2 m from proposed groundworks, or the new areas of woodland planting in the northeast of the site, are suitable locations. Any areas of translocated bluebell will also be protected by fencing during works on site.

5.11 The translocation method for bluebells requires the uprooting of the entire plants, including bulbs and surrounding soil to a depth of at least 200 mm using hand tools only. Plants and soil must be relocated immediately to pre-prepared plots that have been dug out to a depth suitable to receive the extracted plants and soil.

5.12 Plants must be watered immediately following translocation, if the translocation takes place during the growing season.

5.13 Translocation works are ideally undertaken after bluebells have set seed, but while the plants are still visible above ground (from the beginning of June to early July). Alternatively, locations of bluebell can be marked with short stakes so that these areas are identifiable for translocation during months of dieback.

5.14 There are a small number of areas where both bluebell and invasive species occur in close proximity to each other (Ecological Constraints Plan G5170.011) Translocation of bluebell in these areas will not be permitted until a further assessment has been made by an ecologist and an appropriate working method identified.

Invasive Species

5.15 A pre-construction check should be made by an ecologist during the active growing season, to determine the status of Japanese knotweed and Rhododendron and to map the extent of any spread.

5.16 A non-native invasive species method statement will be required to ensure appropriate management and removal of Schedule 9 plants on the site. The method statement will be provided to site contractors and where necessary, areas containing invasive species will be demarcated prior to commencement of works.

5.17 Removal of invasive species must be carried out by a qualified contractor and in adherence to the method statement.

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Birds

Pre-Construction Surveys

Nesting Birds

5.18 All wild birds and their nests and eggs are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended. It is recommended that all tree and vegetation clearance (and building demolition) avoids the core breeding bird season, March to August inclusive; although bird nesting can take place outside this period.

5.19 If clearance works are necessary during the core season, or at any time when bird nesting is suspected, a nesting bird check of the affected area by an ecologist is required. A nesting bird check should take place no more than 24 hours prior to the clearance works. In the event that an active nest is found the ecologist will provide advice on setting up a suitable protection area around the nest until the young have fledged. The extent of the exclusion zone will depend upon the bird species concerned and its location within the development. Extensive clearance of potential bird nesting habitat is not always practical during the core breeding season and development programmes should take this constraint into account.

5.20 Large and/or structurally complex areas of vegetation would be subject to a more careful inspection and may require an ecology watching brief to work alongside the contractors, clearing and checking vegetation in small sections.

5.21 Where nesting bird activity cannot be established within structurally complex areas of vegetation, bow saws and loppers shall be used to carefully cut away small sections of the vegetation, ensuring disturbance is localised. This is to be accompanied by continuous checks for nesting activities. If nests are uncovered then works shall cease until an ecologist has determined the status of the nest.

5.22 Areas of grasslands and scrub may be used for nesting by ground nesting birds therefore, if works are to be undertaken in these areas within the breeding bird season works areas and access tracks will need to be checked within 24 hours of works, as above.

5.23 If ground nesting birds are identified, then works shall cease to allow an exclusion zone to be set up. An exclusion zone for ground nesting birds will comprise an area of approximately 25m diameter (but may be subject to variation for different species), which will be left undisturbed until the young and adults have left the nest. There will be no works undertaken in the exclusion zone until the birds have left the nest. Incubation of eggs can take up to 34 days for lapwing. Fledging of young birds can take up to 40 days for lapwing.

5.24 Only when a suitably qualified ecologist has confirmed the young have fledged can works be undertaken within the exclusion zone.

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5.25 Certain birds are attracted to large areas of open bare ground, particularly plovers that nest relatively early in the season (March to June). They are particularly attracted to areas where pools of rainwater settle. This can be a problem on soil-stripped areas. Bespoke advice is needed from an ecologist, taking account of the contractor’s programme, to minimise risks of bird-related delays on bare areas.

Bats

Pre-Construction Surveys

5.26 The ground based assessment of all mature trees on the Application Site will be repeated prior to construction, to confirm that there has been no change to the roosting potential of the trees over the interim period. If necessary, further aerial surveys and/or dusk emergence / dawn re-entry surveys may be required prior to any works to the trees.

5.27 If a bat roost is recorded, appropriate mitigation will be devised and a European Protected Species Licence will be required from Natural England to allow any works to proceed.

Maintaining Bat Foraging and Dispersal

5.28 The key features for bats across the Application Site are the woodland, the hedgerow along Burgh Lane south and scrub. In particular, the boundary along the ancient woodland edge to the north and west of the site is considered to be of value for bats in the area. These features will be retained as illustrated within the Arboricultural Impact Assessment (TEP Report Ref: 5170.002). There will some be thinning out of scrub vegetation along Burgh Lane south however, a sufficient vegetated buffer will retain enough of this feature to ensure no disruption to bat dispersal. In addition, the creation of SuDS ponds with associated planting and additional woodland planting will enhance habitats favourable to bats which will establish in the long-term.

5.29 It is important that retained features which provide suitable roosting, foraging or commuting routes for bats remain unlit during construction and that the permanent lighting design for the development (see ‘Sensitive Lighting Strategy’ below) is implemented.

Sensitive Lighting Strategy

5.30 Retained habitats, including woodland edge habitat adjacent to the Application Site, scattered trees (particularly those with bat roost potential) and the hedgerow along Burgh Lane south, need to remain dark if they are to benefit nocturnal and crepuscular species. A Sensitive Lighting Strategy will be implemented to avoid adverse impacts on bats, particularly in areas where higher levels of bat activity have been recorded. This is of particular relevance to construction during the autumn and spring when bats are active, and when working hours fall within an hour of dusk or dawn and artificial lighting is required.

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5.31 Key areas where the lighting strategy will be implemented are detailed on the Ecological Constraints plan (Drawing G5170.010). It is anticipated that these areas will be expanded and/or amended during the design stage.

5.32 The Strategy will address four key design principles:

 Use of unnecessary lighting will be avoided.  Spatial spread of lighting – the horizontal and vertical spread of artificial light will be minimised, and take into account both primary and reflected light sources. Directional lighting can be achieved by angle and orientation of beam, use of a cowl, louvre or other light shield, or a combination of these.  Timing and duration of lighting – timers and bespoke dimming regimes may be used to ensure that luminaires are reduced at times of predicted low use. These can be set to change with the seasons and therefore reflect the shifting time of dusk and dawn throughout the year. Motion sensors provide further control to ensure that areas are illuminated only when required.  Intensity and colour of lighting – light intensity will be designed to be as low as possible whilst meeting the objectives of the intended function. The colour of lighting will need to take into account the sensitivity of the ecological receptors on Site. Light sources selected should emit zero ultra-violet light wherever possible. Interim guidance from the Bat Conservation Trust (2014) recommends that white and blue spectrum light should be avoided or, where white lights are required, these should be of warm/neutral colour and have a peak wavelength above 550 nanometres. Narrow spectrum light sources are used (to lower the range of species affected by lighting).

5.33 Where lighting is required to accommodate accesses that connect to the public highway, lighting will be designed to ensure road safety requirements are met, while still delivering the design principles above as far as is possible. This is of particular importance where landscape design mitigation (larger specimen native trees) is proposed at severed hedgerows, so that darkness at canopy level is maintained. Use of directional lighting (hoods, cowls, etc) will be of particular benefit.

Badger

Pre-Construction Surveys

5.34 A pre-construction check for badgers should be completed to ensure no new sett entrances have been constructed during the interim period which may be impacted by the works. This survey should be undertaken six months prior to construction starting on the Application Site.

5.35 Should the survey confirm badger activity in the area, there is some potential for disturbance to badgers, if present, during site clearance and construction works as a result of higher levels of ground excavations, activity, noise and possibly vibration.

5.36 If badger are confirmed during the pre-construction survey, a licence form Natural England may be required in order to permit works. This will be dependent of the location/size/type of any sett in proximity to any works that would require ground excavations. However, the following generic badger mitigation measures are required during construction:

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 Ensure that all site contractors are made aware of the presence of badgers and their legal obligations via a tool box talk to be undertaken by a suitably qualified person.  No night time working is permitted.  A suitable lighting scheme for the site will be developed to avoid lighting of any potential foraging and/or commuting routes for wildlife and ensure no impacts on badgers.  Excavations and trenches will not be left open overnight and there will be no night time working. Excavations and trenches will be backfilled if works are not completed daily. In exceptional circumstances, if trenches are required to be left open overnight then measures will be put in place to ensure badgers and other mammals cannot become trapped in them. This will include the provision of mammal ladders to ensure animals can exit excavations.  If a new sett is discovered or suspected within 30m of the working area, all works must stop and a suitably qualified ecologist be contacted for advice.

5.37 Activity levels will be monitored around the main sett throughout site clearance and construction activities to identify whether the measures implemented to avoid disturbance to badgers are sufficient, or whether further measures need to be implemented.

Hedgehog

5.38 It is possible that the scrub and hedgerow on site could provide suitable refuge opportunities for hedgehogs. If any potential hibernation habitat will need to be removed for the development, this should be removed outside the hibernation period, which runs approximately from November to February, although the precise timing is somewhat dependent on ambient temperatures, to ensure no harm or injury to hedgehogs.

5.39 A pre-clearance check for hedgehog should be made by an ecologist prior to removal of any dense scrub vegetation or features such as log piles.

Amphibians

Pre-Construction Surveys

5.40 Following installation of exclusion fencing, pitfall traps will be installed at appropriate intervals along amphibian fences to achieve the required trapping density. Pitfall traps will be located on both sides of internal drift fences and on the inside of the perimeter fence. Additional refugia (e.g. carpet tiles) may also be utilised against drift and perimeter fences and in association with other features as appropriate to the objectives of the capture strategy.

5.41 Trapping will be implemented for the appropriate time period until all reasonable effort has been expended to translocate the target amphibian population. As a medium population of GCN is assumed a minimum of 60 suitable trap nights will be completed.

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5.42 Trapping will continue until the minimum number of suitable trap nights is achieved and the closure criteria specified in the mitigation guidelines has been satisfied (five suitable consecutive nights at the end of the trapping period with no captures of great crested newts). The trapping period will be extended as required to achieve the closure criteria.

5.43 Any amphibians encountered will be released by the ecologist into suitable retained habitats where they cannot re-gain access to the working area. The most likely area for release is the retained hedgerow along the southern boundary of the Application Site, which will be protected by herptile fencing (see below).

Vegetation Clearance

5.44 Hedgerow, scrub or tree removal works will ideally be undertaken outside of the hibernation period (October-February). If this is not possible for any reason, the base of any hedgerows or trees to be removed should be inspected by a suitably qualified ecologist to confirm whether there are any potential hibernation opportunities beneath. If potential hibernacula are encountered, above ground vegetation only should be removed and any ground disturbance must be avoided.

5.45 Sufficient vegetation cover must be left in place to avoid any potential impacts on the microclimate, which may make the hibernacula unsuitable, and also to ensure that sufficient connecting cover is available for amphibians to reach suitable habitats in the spring safely. Removal of below-ground vegetation can then proceed once the hibernation period is over.

5.46 If grassland clearance is undertaken during the active amphibian season (March – September), grass should initially be cut to a minimum height of 15cm, and cut in a single direction toward retained habitats to the south and west of the site to encourage any amphibians or reptiles to move out of the works area under their own volition. If any amphibians or reptiles are encountered during vegetation clearance, these will be relocated into suitable retained habitats in the south of the site where they will be excluded from re-entering the site.

Amphibian Exclusion Fencing

5.47 As a precautionary measure, to avoid accidental injury or harm to amphibians and to prevent them from entering the construction working area, amphibian exclusion fencing will be installed at appropriate locations (to be defined) throughout the site. A combination of temporary and permanent fencing is likely to be utilised along with one way fencing which will permit any amphibians to exit the working area, but not re-enter.

5.48 All fencing will be installed under ecological watching brief which will comply with the specifications provided in the GCN Mitigation Guidelines (2001) and will allow Installation will only take place in suitable weather conditions at an appropriate time of year.

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5.49 Areas to be fenced will be hand searched by a suitably qualified ecologist prior to fence installation, and any amphibians encountered will be relocated to suitable retained habitats in the south of the site, where they will be unable re-enter the working area.

5.50 Regular fence checks will be undertaken to ensure the fence is well maintained so that it forms an effective barrier to amphibian and reptile movement into the site.

5.51 On full completion of the development the amphibian exclusion fence will be removed. As above, this will be done under ecological watching brief and in suitable weather conditions at an appropriate time of year.

Road Crossings

5.52 Amphibian integration measures will be implemented where new roads will be laid or where existing roads will be extended e.g. for access. Integration measures will be a requirement of Natural England licensing.

5.53 Integration will include the use of road drainage systems road edge design which will not entrap or divert amphibians. Measures avoid sumped gully pots and traditional high kerb stones. Where the road system is adjacent to mitigation areas, wildlife kerbs will be installed. Where surface treatment of roads to remove risk is impractical, subterranean routes will be constructed at existing and new roads (e.g. underpasses or road bridges), as required, to ensure connectivity and avoid mortality on road surfaces. Appropriate integration measures will be retrofitted into existing roads at focal crossing points, if current integration features are not considered sufficiently permeable to amphibians

Connectivity

5.54 A 3m vegetated buffer along Burgh Lane south will serve to protect the existing hedgerow and further enhance this feature as a wildlife corridor. This corridor will be flanked by existing hedgerows and scrub vegetation which will provide a vegetated corridor through the development, connecting GCN ponds between the north and south of the site.

5.55 To the south of the track, the vegetated buffer will connect into the GCN mitigation area and provide a stepping stone feature between this habitat and the fields further south.

Precautionary Working Measures

5.56 Any sections of hedgerow or scrub vegetation to be removed from within the site will first be subject to a detailed hand search for amphibians and reptiles by a suitably qualified ecologist. Any amphibians encountered will be safely transferred and released into suitable retained habitats outside the working area, as above. Following this check, the feature will then be removed in accordance with the recommendations detailed under ‘Vegetation Clearance’ above.

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5.57 Although the tree and hedge line along the southern site boundary will be largely retained and safeguarded, as set out under ‘Habitats and Flora’ above, new gap planting and additional landscape planting will be carried out in this area to strengthen the habitat links across the site. As above, this area will be hand searched by a suitably qualified ecologist prior to fence installation and any amphibians encountered will be transferred to suitable retained habitats out of the working area. Planting along this southern boundary should be carried out using hand tools only.

Best Practice Construction Measures

5.58 Following best practice precautionary measures, it is recommended that all materials are stored above ground on pallets and away from suitable habitats (such as hedgerows/trees/long grassland in any works and compound areas within 250m of standing water.

Pollution Prevention

5.59 To minimise the risk of pollution, contractors will adhere to the Environment Agency (EA) Pollution Prevention Guidelines PPG5 – see http://www.environment- agency.gov.uk/business/topics/pollution/39083.aspx. Although there are no ponds or watercourses within the site which could be affected, the pond close to the southern site boundary could potentially be indirectly affected by the proposals, as well as the designated sites adjacent to the site. Pollution prevention measures will include:

 Water containing silt will not be pumped or allowed to flow into watercourses.  Where possible silted water will be disposed of to the foul sewer with the prior agreement of the sewerage undertaker.  Where possible, water will be prevented from entering excavations.  The amount of exposed ground will be minimised in the working area to reduce the risk of surface water runoff containing silt.  Fuel, oil and chemical storage will be sited on an impervious base within a bund and secured. The base and bund will be impermeable to the material stored and of adequate capacity.  Leaking or empty drums will be removed from the site immediately and disposed of via a registered waste disposal contractor.  Suitable spill kits or absorbent materials will be held during works. In the event of any spillage, the spilt material should be contained.  Biodegradable chainsaw chain bar lubricant and biodegradable hydraulic oil in plant is recommended for use in the working areas.  Standard dust prevention measures will be implemented, particularly during road construction within 200m of the BHS sites close the site boundary.

5.60 Biosecurity measures should be implemented including washing and disinfecting of footwear, tools and machinery, within a controlled bunded area, to ensure that invasive species and zoonotic diseases are not brought onto, or spread across or offsite as a result of the development works.

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6.0 MITIGATION, ENHANCEMENT & CREATION MEASURES INCORPORATED INTO THE SCHEME DESIGN

Habitat Creation Measures

6.1 The Application Site will be landscaped with a mosaic of tree, scrub and wildflower areas, with five SuDS ponds immediately south of the southern boundary. Planting mixes have been selected to include native nectar and berry bearing species, of local provenance wherever possible, to provide suitable foraging, refuge and nesting habitat for particular species recorded within the site and the surrounding area. The planting layout will also ensure structural diversity and connectivity to the wider landscape is maximised wherever possible.

6.2 Planting will be designed with scalloped margins to maximise the area of edge habitat. Management of the retained grassland area will be undertaken to control the abundance of the more competitive species, and to provide a structurally and botanically diverse area which will enhance foraging opportunities for invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, badgers, birds and bats.

6.3 Buffer zones of a minimum of 2m will be incorporated around swale and SuDS pond features. These buffer zones will be left unmown to allow a tall sward to develop to provide additional cover to enhance their value in connecting habitat across the southern boundary of the Application Site.

6.4 A deep layer of deciduous bark mulch will be applied to give instant cover in areas of new scrub and hedgerow planting, which will help retain moisture and provide cover for reptiles and amphibians.

Wetland Habitats

6.5 A new swale will be created within the GCN mitigation area to the immediate east of the fork in the road of Burgh Lane south. The new pond will be designed specifically to benefit amphibians, but will also include some scrub and marshy i.e. sedge and rush planting to enhance the area for birds.

6.6 The Application Site will also contain five SuDS ponds which, although not designed specifically for wildlife, will incorporate features to maximise its value to wildlife and to contribute to the enhanced connectivity between habitats along the southern boundary. This will include planting of a wetland grass seed mix, as well as areas of scrub to include alder, hawthorn and holly, to enhance the site for amphibians.

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Birds

Bird Boxes

6.7 Artificial bird nest boxes will be integrated into 10% of the built structures within the proposed development, as an enhancement measure. A range of prefabricated models are available. Nest boxes on built structures should be of a design appropriate for house sparrows and starlings in particular and also swifts. The 1SP Schwegler Sparrow Terrace is a suitable specification, although there are a number of sparrow terraces available on the market. The Schwegler No.15 swift box is suitable for installing 6 to 7m above ground level. The Habi Sabi starling nest box is ideal for starlings. All of these building mounted nest boxes are available from www.nhbs.com.

6.8 As for tree boxes, features on built structures must be installed at appropriate locations. These will be determined with the architects at the detailed design stage, once the Sensitive Lighting Strategy is available. To provide a conservation enhancement it is proposed that ten bird nest boxes are installed for small bird species, and a single kestrel nest box is provided in a suitable location on the boundary of the development. The open fronted kestrel nest box available from NHBS is suitable. Suitable tree mounted nest boxes for other species include the 3S Schwegler starling nest box, Vivara Pro Woodstone 28mm and 32mm and the 5KL Schwegler nuthatch nest box.

6.9 Nest boxes should be installed under ecological supervision to ensure they are sited appropriately to maximise their value to the local bird population.

Planting to Optimise Foraging and Nesting Habitat

6.10 A mix of wildlife friendly species will be included in the planting scheme using native species, ideally of local stock. Species to be planted include hawthorn, blackthorn, holly, beech, oak and hazel.

Bats

Maintaining Bat Foraging and Dispersal

6.11 The mosaic of woodland, scrub and as described above include a range of species to benefit biodiversity. The varied interface of canopy, understory and ground flora in areas which remain unlit will provide good foraging opportunities for bats by supporting invertebrate prey and areas that are sheltered.

6.12 Tree and scrub planting will support continued dispersal across the local landscape, particularly at the site periphery which will develop in the medium (grassland and hedgerows) and long (tree habitats) term.

Sensitive Lighting Strategy

6.13 To ensure that retained and created habitats remain available to bats the operational lighting scheme will be presented within a full Lighting Mitigation Strategy, designed in accordance with the principals set out for the ‘Sensitive Lighting Strategy’ in Chapter 5.0.

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6.14 As part of the lighting design, the scope of bulb specification, location and lighting purpose etc. which will adhere to the principles outlined in this document with regard to bats.

Artificial Bat Roost Features

6.15 To enhance bat roosting opportunities across the site, a number of bat boxes will be provided on suitable retained trees within the site. Boxes should be installed under ecological supervision to ensure they sited appropriately to maximise their value to roosting bats. They must be at an appropriate height and aspect, close to habitats used by bats and away from artificial lighting. The precise location of these will be determined once the Lighting Mitigation Strategy is available but is likely to include existing trees at the perimeter and any large trees (or dedicated free-standing post in a sheltered position).

6.16 Artificial bat roost features will be integrated into 10% of the built structures within the proposed development as an enhancement measure. Roost features may be prefabricated or can be built into the building design, for example within boxed eaves. A range of prefabricated models are available. Self-contained and self-cleaning (i.e. with the entrance at the bottom so droppings fall out) models suitable for local species include the Schwegler 1FR Bat Tube, 1W1 Summer and winter boxes, and the Habitat Tube. As for tree boxes, roosting features provided on built structures must be installed at appropriate locations, so will be installed under ecological supervision. The precise locations will be determined with the architects at the detailed design stage, once the Lighting Mitigation Strategy is available.

Badgers

6.17 All landscaping works within 40m of any badger sett should be undertaken between June and November to avoid any potential disturbance to breeding badger.

Maintaining Badger Foraging and Dispersal

6.18 As discussed above, the new planting will also benefit badgers by enhancing foraging opportunities, and ensuring that commuting links are maintained to the wider surroundings.

Sensitive Lighting Strategy

6.19 The Sensitive Lighting Strategy as described for bats above, will also serve to ensure that any foraging and dispersal habitats potentially used by badgers remain unlit. This is of particular importance for habitats along the woodland edges to the north and west of the site.

Hedgehog

6.20 The proposals for the site include the provision of hibernacula, habitat piles and a compost heap for amphibians and reptiles. These features will also benefit hedgehog by providing suitable refuge and possible hibernation habitat, as well as suitable foraging opportunities by benefiting invertebrates.

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6.21 Hedgehog is a species frequently associated with residential gardens and, whilst the future management of each plot cannot be controlled, as a whole, these offer significant opportunities for foraging and shelter, provided that hedgehog can move freely between these and to the semi-natural habitats in and around the site. To maintain connectivity across the site for hedgehog, all boundary fences will be installed with a minimum gap of 10cm at the base.

Amphibians

6.22 Five SuDS ponds which, although not designed specifically for wildlife, will incorporate features to maximise its value to wildlife and increase the availability of potentially suitable amphibian habitat. Additionally sedges and rushes will be planted up on the pond edges, to benefit breeding birds.

Creation of Hibernacula

6.23 Two hibernacula will be created which will provide hibernation opportunities amphibians, and possibly enhance overwintering survival rates. The hibernacula also have the potential to benefit invertebrates. The new hibernacula will be located in sunny positions within the area of semi-natural greenspace immediately south of the ‘fork’ in the road at Burgh Lane south. They will be created in accordance with the Great Crested Newt Mitigation Guidelines and the Amphibian Habitat Management Handbook (2011).

6.24 Any rubble, trees, hedgerows and scrub removed to facilitate development will be used to create habitat piles for amphibians, invertebrates and hedgehogs. Rubble and log piles are attractive to these species and will provide refuge and hibernation opportunities. Shelters such as rubble piles, log piles and paving slabs, protect amphibians from drying out and provide safe refuge from dogs, cats and other animals which may predate them.

Creation of Foraging Habitat

6.25 The Application Site will be landscaped with a mosaic of trees, scrub, grassland and wildflower planting which will be managed to provide benefits to amphibians and reptiles by enhancing foraging opportunities and maintaining linkages between habitats. Planting in and around the new SuDS ponds and swale combined with woodland planting along the southern site boundary, will also benefit amphibians indirectly by improving foraging opportunities for invertebrates, which are an important food resource for amphibians.

Avoiding Severance within the Built Development

6.26 The use of upright kerbs, underpasses and gully pots along roads and at areas of hardstanding will be avoided across the development site to facilitate safe movement of amphibians, such as great crested newt, across the Application Site.

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Invertebrates

6.27 The landscape planting within the Application Site will ensure that there is sufficient structural diversity, and suitable species, to provide ideal conditions for the local invertebrate community. Creation of hibernacula/ habitat piles for amphibians will also benefit the local invertebrate community, as will any scrub/wildflower planting and new wetland creation. Wildflower mixes with a variety of umbellifer species are recommended, which provide an important food source for a number of invertebrate species.

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7.2 It is anticipated that the maintenance of the site will be completed in line with a Nature Conservation Management Plan which will provide guidance on management techniques to maintain the ecological features of value within the site over a period of 25 years. The plan will also set out the schedule and frequency of any monitoring surveys required.

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APPENDIX A: TARGET NOTES AND DESK STUDY RESULTS

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Desk Based Ecology Assessment

Eaves Green Chorley, Lancashire Approximate Central Grid Reference: SD 57839 14931

Contents

 Site location plan

 Extract from local plan

 Extracts of relevant planning policies

 Local site designations

 Local species records

 National site designations

 Habitat inventory records

 Wildlife site citations

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Site Location Plan

Approximate Central Grid Reference: SD 57839 14931

Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2016

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Extract of Chorley Borough Local Plan (adopted August 2003) and supporting key

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Extracts of relevant planning policies and supplementary planning guidance

DC1 In the Green Belt, as shown on the Proposals Map, planning permission will not be granted, except in very special circumstances, for development other than: (a) agriculture and forestry; (b) essential facilities for outdoor sport and outdoor recreation, for cemeteries or other uses of land which preserve the openness of the Green Belt and do not conflict with its purposes; (c) limited extension, alteration or replacement of existing dwellings providing it is in accordance with Policy DC8A; (d) the re-use of existing buildings providing it is in accordance with Policy DC7A; (e) limited infilling in accordance with Policy DC4; (f) to provide affordable housing for local needs in accordance with Policy DC5; (g) the re-use, infilling or redevelopment of Major Developed Sites in accordance with policy DC6.

DC2 In the Area of Other Open Countryside, as shown on the Proposals Map, development will be limited to: (a) that needed for the purposes of agriculture or forestry or other uses appropriate to a rural area; (b) the rehabilitation and re-use of existing rural buildings where their form, bulk and general design are in keeping with the character of the surrounding countryside;

DC3 Development other than that permissible in the countryside under Policies DC1 or DC2 will not be permitted on Safeguarded Land at: 1. Babylon Lane, Heath Charnock 2. South east of Belmont Road and Abbey Grove, Adlington 3. Harrison’s Farm, Adlington 4. North of Bond’s Lane, Adlington 5. West of Blackburn Road, Great Knowley, Chorley 6. Chorley Rugby Club, Chancery Road, Euxton 7. North of Euxton Lane, Chorley 8. East of A49, Clayton-le-Woods 9. Clancutt Lane, Coppull 10. Coppull Moor Lane/Chapel Lane, Coppull 11. Blainscough Hall, Coppull 12. North of Hewlett Avenue, Coppull 13. Between Bradley Lane and Parr Lane, Eccleston 14. East of Tincklers Lane, Eccleston 15. Pear Tree Lane, Euxton 16. South of Daisy Hill, Euxton 17. East of M61, Chorley 18. West of M61, Whittle-le-Woods 19. Gale Moss, Chorley 20. Eaves Green, Chorley

EP1 Proposals for development in or likely to affect SSSI’s will be subject to special scrutiny. Development will not be permitted if it may have an adverse effect, either directly or indirectly, on the SSSI unless the reasons for development outweigh the harm to the special conservation value of the SSSI. Should development be permitted planning conditions or

Desk Based Ecological Assessment Version 1.0 November 2015 Eaves Green Chorley, Lancashire Desk Based Ecological Assessment agreements will be used to ensure the protection and enhancement of the site’s special scientific value. EP2 Development likely to have an adverse effect on a Local Nature Reserve, a Biological Heritage Site or Geological Heritage Site, (or a site shown to meet the published criteria for selection as such a site) will not be permitted unless the reasons for development are sufficient to override the nature or geological conservation considerations. Should development be permitted planning conditions or agreements may be used to secure appropriate safeguards or compensatory measures.

EP3 Sites of local nature and geological importance not listed in Policies EP1 and EP2 will be protected from the adverse impact of development to the extent that is justified bearing in mind the following criteria: (a) the intrinsic importance of the site or feature that is threatened; (b) the amount of harm to the site that would be caused; (c) the importance of the proposed development; (d) the possibility and feasibility of mitigating or compensatory measures.

EP4 Planning permission will not be granted for development which would have an adverse effect on a protected species unless the benefits of the development outweigh the need to maintain the population of the species in situ. Should development be permitted that might have an effect on a protected species planning conditions or agreements will be used to: (a) facilitate the survival of the individual species affected; (b) reduce the disturbance to a minimum; and (c) provide adequate alternative habitats to sustain the viability of the local population of that species

EP5 Development will not be permitted where it would prejudice the integrity of a Wildlife Corridor. Should development be permitted planning conditions and agreements will be used to provide safeguards and compensatory measures where appropriate. New development will be expected to provide, where appropriate, enhancement and extension of Wildlife Corridors.

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Map provided by Lancashire Environmental Record Network of site designations and species records within 2km

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Extract of species data provided by Lancashire Environmental Record Network

TAXONNAM COMMONNA TXGROUP GRIDREF NERC_S41 WCA_158 BAP2007 PLANNLEG LKS YEAR UKPROT EURPROT Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD579142 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD571153 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD576146 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD571152 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD571153 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD578145 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD578144 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD579145 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58381544 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58301545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58381544 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58381544 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58291572 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58301545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58421589 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58421589 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58381544 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58421589 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58381544 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58381544 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD57771545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58381544 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58301545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58381544 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58291572 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58301545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58381544 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes

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Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58161540 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58381544 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58381544 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58381544 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58381544 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58161540 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58381544 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58381544 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58381544 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58381544 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58381544 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58381544 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58161540 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58301545 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58421589 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD58421589 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD58381544 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58301545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD58301545 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD58291572 Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD5816815407Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD5807115157 Yes No Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD5816815407Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD5816815407Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD5807115157Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD5807115157Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD5807115157 Yes No Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD5816815407Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD5807115157Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD584152 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD5816815407Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD5807115157Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD5807115157 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD5807115157 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD5807115157 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5807115157 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD5807115157 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD5816815407Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD5807115157Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes

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Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD5816815407Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD5807115157 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD5807115157Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD5816815407Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD5816815407Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5807115157 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5807115157 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD5816815407Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD5816815407Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5807115157 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD5816815407 Yes No Yes Yes 2003 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD5592814429Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2004 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577153 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD581152 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD581152 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD577153 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD577153 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD577153 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577153 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577153 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD581152 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD581152 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD582154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD581152 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD577153 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD577154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577153 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577153 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD581152 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD577153 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD581152 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD581152 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD581152 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD577153 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD581152 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD577153 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD581152 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD577153 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes

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Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD581152 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD577153 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577153 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD581152 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577153 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD577153 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD581152 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD577154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD577153 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD582154 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD5690316972 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5690316972 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5690316972 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD5691916816Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD5691916816Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD5691916816Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD5690316972Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD5690316972Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5691916816 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5690316972 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Bufo bufo Common Toad amphibian SD5690316972Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD5690316972 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD55911618 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD55911618 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD55911618 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD55831587 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Lissotriton vulgaris Smooth Newt amphibian SD55911618 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD55831587 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD55851582 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD55911600 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Lissotriton helveticus Palmate Newt amphibian SD583164 Yes No Yes Yes 2011 Yes Yes Rana temporaria Common Frog amphibian SD583164 Yes No Yes Yes 2011 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD5933014491Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2013 Yes Yes Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt amphibian SD5863813970Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2013 Yes Yes Acanthis cabaret Lesser Redpoll bird SD51S Yes No Yes Yes No 2000 No No Dendrocopos minor Lesser Spotted Woodpecker bird SD51X No No Yes Yes 2000 No Yes Alcedo atthis Kingfisher bird SD51T Yes No Yes Yes 2000 Yes Yes Poecile montana Willow Tit bird SD51S No No Yes Yes 2000 No Yes Passer montanus Tree Sparrow bird SD51S Yes No Yes Yes No 2000 No No Dendrocopos minor Lesser Spotted Woodpecker bird SD5715 No No Yes Yes 2001 No Yes Dendrocopos minor Lesser Spotted Woodpecker bird SD565162 No No Yes Yes 2001 No Yes Turdus philomelos Song Thrush bird SD565162 No No Yes No 2001 No Yes Pyrrhula pyrrhula Bullfinch bird SD565162 No No Yes No 2001 No No Falco tinnunculus Kestrel bird SD565162 No No Yes Yes 2001 No Yes Alcedo atthis Kingfisher bird SD569170 Yes No Yes Yes 2002 Yes Yes Ardea cinerea Grey Heron bird SD5616 No No Yes No 2007 No Yes Prunella modularis Dunnock bird SD571171 No No Yes Yes 2007 No Yes Ardea cinerea Grey Heron bird SD569169 No No Yes No 2007 No Yes Perdix perdix Grey Partridge bird SD5813 Yes No Yes Yes No 2011 No Yes Sturnus vulgaris Starling bird SD5916 No No Yes No 2011 No Yes Hirundo rustica Swallow bird SD5916 No No Yes Yes 2011 No Yes Chroicocephalus ridibundus Black-headed Gull bird SD5714 No No Yes No 2011 No Yes Turdus philomelos Song Thrush bird SD5916 No No Yes No 2011 No Yes Vanellus vanellus Lapwing bird SD589133 Yes No Yes Yes No 2011 No Yes Vanellus vanellus Lapwing bird SD581131 Yes No Yes Yes No 2011 No Yes Vanellus vanellus Lapwing bird SD589134 Yes No Yes Yes No 2011 No Yes Vanellus vanellus Lapwing bird SD583130 Yes No Yes Yes No 2011 No Yes Vanellus vanellus Lapwing bird SD581130 Yes No Yes Yes No 2011 No Yes Falco peregrinus Peregrine bird SD5793217028 Yes No Yes Yes 2011 Yes Yes Hirundo rustica Swallow bird SD5958714244 No No Yes Yes 2012 No Yes Hirundo rustica Swallow bird SD5967015471 No No Yes Yes 2012 No Yes Ardea cinerea Grey Heron bird SD5958714244 No No Yes No 2012 No Yes Ilybius guttiger Ilybius guttiger insect - beetle (Coleoptera)SD58291572 No No Yes No 2000 No No Cercyon (Dicyrtocercyon) ustulatus Cercyon (Dicyrtocercyon) ustulatus insect - beetle (Coleoptera)SD58421589 No No Yes No 2000 No No Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole terrestrial mammal SD567141 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes No Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole terrestrial mammal SD56681414 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes No Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole terrestrial mammal SD56761425 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes No

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Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole terrestrial mammal SD56711417 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes No Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole terrestrial mammal SD56711421 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes No Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole terrestrial mammal SD56741417 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes No Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole terrestrial mammal SD56751423 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes No Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole terrestrial mammal SD56941384 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2000 Yes No Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole terrestrial mammal SD574146 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2001 Yes No Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole terrestrial mammal SD588129 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2001 Yes No Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD558156 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD558142 Yes No Yes Yes 2005 Yes Yes Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole terrestrial mammal SD58901602 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2005 Yes No Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD577167 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD580160 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Pipistrellus Pipistrelle Bat species terrestrial mammal SD585159 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Pipistrellus pipistrellus Common Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD577167 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD565150 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD5920415809 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Neovison vison American Mink terrestrial mammal SD5685816921 No No No No 2009 No No Vespertilionidae Bats terrestrial mammal SD5920515967 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Vespertilionidae Bats terrestrial mammal SD5915416085 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Vespertilionidae Bats terrestrial mammal SD5922016049 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Vespertilionidae Bats terrestrial mammal SD5905915819 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Vespertilionidae Bats terrestrial mammal SD5907915842 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Vespertilionidae Bats terrestrial mammal SD5913515852 Yes No Yes Yes 2009 Yes Yes Pipistrellus Pipistrelle Bat species terrestrial mammal SD561143 Yes No Yes Yes 2010 Yes Yes Chiroptera Bats terrestrial mammal SD561143 No No Yes No 2010 No No Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD562145 Yes No Yes Yes 2010 Yes Yes Pipistrellus pipistrellus Common Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD56241429 Yes No Yes Yes 2010 Yes Yes Arvicola amphibius European Water Vole terrestrial mammal SD58161271 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2010 Yes No Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD56291456 Yes No Yes Yes 2010 Yes Yes Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD5915416085 Yes No Yes Yes 2010 Yes Yes Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD5907915842 Yes No Yes Yes 2010 Yes Yes Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat terrestrial mammal SD5903915697Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2010 Yes Yes Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat terrestrial mammal SD5904415701Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2010 Yes Yes Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD5915416085 Yes No Yes Yes 2010 Yes Yes Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat terrestrial mammal SD5911515787Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2010 Yes Yes Vespertilionidae Bats terrestrial mammal SD5915416085 Yes No Yes Yes 2011 Yes Yes Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD5905915819 Yes No Yes Yes 2011 Yes Yes Vespertilionidae Bats terrestrial mammal SD5923815876 Yes No Yes Yes 2011 Yes Yes Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat terrestrial mammal SD5908715745Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2011 Yes Yes Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat terrestrial mammal SD5925615873Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2011 Yes Yes Vespertilionidae Bats terrestrial mammal SD5907915842 Yes No Yes Yes 2011 Yes Yes Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD5922016049 Yes No Yes Yes 2011 Yes Yes Vespertilionidae Bats terrestrial mammal SD5920415809 Yes No Yes Yes 2011 Yes Yes Pipistrellus pipistrellus Pipistrelle terrestrial mammal SD5958714244 Yes No Yes Yes 2012 Yes Yes Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat terrestrial mammal SD5925615873Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2012 Yes Yes Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat terrestrial mammal SD5923915900Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2012 Yes Yes Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat terrestrial mammal SD5924015854Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2012 Yes Yes Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat terrestrial mammal SD5908415725Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2012 Yes Yes Plecotus auritus Brown Long-eared Bat terrestrial mammal SD5926015883Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2012 Yes Yes Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat terrestrial mammal SD5913515852Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2012 Yes Yes Vespertilionidae Bats terrestrial mammal SD5925615873 Yes No Yes Yes 2012 Yes Yes Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat terrestrial mammal SD5904415701Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2012 Yes Yes Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat terrestrial mammal SD5907915842Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2012 Yes Yes Pipistrellus Pipistrelle Bat species terrestrial mammal SD59291561 Yes No Yes Yes 2014 Yes Yes

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No designated sites within area.

Magic Map search for SSSI Impact Risk Zones for site only

SSSI Impact Risk Zones – to assess planning applications for likely impacts on SSSIs/SACs/SPAs & Ramsar sites (England) GUIDANCE – How to use the Impact Risk Zones /Metadata_for_magic/SSSI IRZ User Guidance v2.3 MAGIC 14Aug2015.pdf 1. DOES PLANNING PROPOSAL FALL INTO ONE OR MORE OF THE CATEGORIES BELOW? 2. IF YES, CHECK THE CORRESPONDING DESCRIPTION(S) BELOW. LPA SHOULD CONSULT NATURAL ENGLAND ON LIKELY RISKS FROM THE FOLLOWING: All Planning Applications Infrastructure Pylons and overhead cables. Airports, helipads and other aviation proposals. Wind & Solar Energy Solar schemes with footprint > 0.5Ha, all wind turbines. Quarry Rural Non Residential Residential Rural Residential Air Pollution Pig & Poultry Units. Any other development/ industrial or commercial process that could cause AIR POLLUTION. Combustion General combustion processes >20MW energy input. Incl: energy from waste incineration, other incineration, landfill gas generation plant, pyrolysis/gasification, anaerobic digestion, sewage treatment works, other incineration/ combustion. Waste Landfill. Incl: inert landfill, non-hazardous landfill, hazardous landfill. Composting Any composting proposal with more than 75000 tonnes maximum annual operational throughput. Incl: open windrow composting, in-vessel composting, anaerobic digestion, other waste management. Discharges Water Supply

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APPENDIX B: BREEDING BIRD SURVEY RESULTS

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BREEDING BIRD SURVEY RECORD

1.0 GENERAL DETAILS:

Site Name Eaves Green Job Number 5170 Doc. Ref 5170.003

Central NGR SD 57848 14871 Site Location Lower Burgh Way, Eaves Green, Chorley Date(s) Visit 1 – 27th April 2015 Visit 2 – 28th May 2015 Visit 3 – 29th June 2015 Surveyor(s) Chris Swindells and Tim Ross CEnv MCIEEM Weather Visit 1 – Dry and cool Visit 2 – Dry and mild Visit 3 – Dry and warm Methods Three morning visits to site using transect method including 100m buffer around site. Seasonal The surveys was undertaken during the optimum breeding bird survey period. Constraints There are therefore no constraints associated with the survey. Drawing Visit 1 – G5170.001 References Visit 2 – G5170.002 Visit 3 – G5170.003

Written Checked Authorised Initial TS TR TR

2.0 PRE-EXISTING DATA FOR SITE

Desktop records were gathered from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) BirdTrack website of all birds recorded within the tetrad of the central site grid reference (SD 57 14) and a surrounding 1km buffer during the three most recent breeding seasons (2013-2015). In total, 9 Bird of Conservation Concern (BoCC) species have been recorded within the search area during the breeding season in the past three years. Kingfisher was recorded in 2015 and is protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981, as amended) as well as being an amber listed BoCC species. Species of principal importance in England listed on Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act (2006) that have been recorded are Reed Bunting and Dunnock; these are also amber listed BoCC species. An additional 7 amber listed species have been recorded within the desktop search area; these are Mallard, Tufted Duck, Common Tern, Black-headed Gull, Wllow Warbler and Grey Wagtail. These results are likely to include some species that are associated with the wetland habitats found south of the site that are unlikely to use the habitats present within the Eaves Green site boundary.

3.0 HABITAT DESCRIPTION

The Eaves Green site is located at the southern tip of Chorley, Lancashire. The site is predominantly comprised of agricultural pasture fields bordered by hedgerows. There is an area of natural tree- regeneration in the centre of the site. A hedgerow-bordered road dissects the centre of the site and runs on a north to south axis. The site is bordered to the west and northwest by woodland at Burgh Wood; to the southwest by woodland at Spring Wood; to the east by woodland at John Wood; to the north by a residential area; and to the south by agricultural pasture fields, beyond which is the River Yarrow flowing from east to west. A lake, Big Lodge Water, is just to the west of the site beyond the woodland.

Breeding Bird Survey Form

4.0 SURVEY RESULTS

Visit 1 Date 27th April 2015 Start time 08:00 End time 09:40 Visit 2 Date 28th May 2015 Start time 07:45 End time 09:35 Visit 3 Date 15th July 2015 Start time 07:50 End time 09:45

Visit 1 Visit 2 Likely Likely Visit 3 Conservation breeding breeding Species -number -number -number status status within status within recorded recorded recorded survey area site Blackbird 1 15 26 C (1) Pr (14) Pr (2) Blackcap 2 6 9 Pr (4) Pr (1) Bullfinch 0 2 4 S41, A Pr (1) Po Black-headed Gull 0 3 0 A N N Blue Tit 7 9 9 C (3) C (1) Buzzard 0 1 1 Po N Carrion Crow 3 4 2 C (1) Pr(2) Po Chiffchaff 2 2 8 Pr (2) N Collared Dove 0 1 1 Pr (1) N Chaffinch 5 20 16 Pr (13) Pr (3) Coal Tit 0 0 4 Po N Common Gull 0 2 0 A N N Dunnock 0 6 6 S41, A Pr (5) Pr (2) Garden Warbler 0 1 0 Po N Goldcrest 0 0 2 Po N Goldfinch 6 0 5 C (1) Po Greenfinch 0 0 3 Po N Great Spotted 0 1 6 Po N Woodpecker Great Tit 6 5 7 C (2) Po Grey Heron 0 1 0 N N Grey Wagtail 0 0 1 N N Herring Gull 0 2 1 S41, R N N House Martin 0 16 20 A N N House Sparrow 0 2 5 S41, R Po N Jay 2 0 2 C (1) N Kestrel 1 0 0 A N N Lesser Black- 0 3 1 A N N backed Gull Lesser Whitethroat 0 0 1 Po Po Long-tailed Tit 2 0 0 Po N Mallard 0 1 0 A N N Magpie 4 4 6 C (3) Po Nuthatch 1 1 2 C (1) N Pheasant 0 1 2 Po Po Robin 5 13 21 C (1) Pr (10) Pr (1) Song Thrush 0 2 2 S41, R Pr (1) N Swallow 0 0 18 A N N Treecreeper 2 5 2 C (1) N Whitethroat 2 2 2 A Pr (2) Pr (1) Wood Pigeon 6 8 11 Pr (4) Po Pr (1) Wren 4 15 23 Pr (15) Po Pr (2) Willow Warbler 2 9 4 A Pr (4) Po Pr (1) Total 19 31 Key: Sc1 = Schedule 1; S41 = Section 41; A = Amber List ; C = Confirmed, Pr = probably breeding within site, Po = possibly breeding within site, N = not breeding within site.

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Summary: Pre-existing bird records for the area were obtained from the BTO BirdTrack website. Records show that 10 of the Bird of Conservation Concern (BoCC) species found had been recorded within the desktop search area in the past three years during the breeding season. This figure may include some species that are associated with the wetland habitats which are unlikely to use the habitats present within the site boundary.

A total of 41 bird species were recorded within the Eaves Green site boundary and a 100m buffer surrounding it during the 2015 breeding bird survey across all visits; 19 species were recorded in the 1st visit, 31 in the 2nd visit and 34 during the 3rd visit. No Schedule 1 species were recorded on any of the visits undertaken during the 2015 breeding bird survey.

Five Section 41 (S41) species were recorded across all visits: Bullfinch, Dunnock, Herring Gull, House Sparrow and Song Thrush. All of these species were observed on the 2nd and 3rd visits, albeit in relatively low numbers, and confirmed breeding was not detected for any of these. A single pair of Bullfinch were observed near a hedgerow on the site indicating probable breeding of this species. Male Dunnock were recorded singing in the same locations on consecutive visits in 5 places, 2 of which were within the site boundary, also indicating probable breeding. House Sparrow were recorded on the residential area, which is suitable nesting habitat, although this falls outside the site boundary. Probable breeding was detected for Song Thrush, but this was located in the woodland to the west of the site boundary.

An additional 9 BoCC species which are not also listed as S41 species were recorded across all visits at the site and within a 100m buffer of the site boundary. Breeding was not confirmed in any of the BoCC species recorded. There was evidence of probable breeding in 2 Amber listed BoCC species that are not Section 41 species: Willow Warbler and Whitethroat. Both species were detected in low to moderate numbers during each visit, with males detected singing in similar locations at two or more visits.

Evaluation This site is considered of low importance for breeding birds on account of the low species diversity and limited range of habitats present. There are no confirmed breeding S41 species or BoCC species present within the site boundary. Evidence of probable breeding was detected for three S41 species and for a further two BoCC species that are not S41 species. Of these dunnock was the only BoCC recorded as a probable breeder within the site boundary.

The majority of species detected during the surveys were associated with the woodland and the woodland edge that borders the site boundary. There were significantly fewer species recorded within the site boundary due to the limited habitat diversity present and the low biodiversity value of these habitats. Species for which breeding was confirmed were mostly located outside of the site boundary in the woodland or on the woodland edge. Within the site boundary, most evidence suggestive of probable breeding for species was associated with the hedgerow adjacent to the road.

Any loss of habitat within the site as a result of development will reduce breeding potential for birds, although a limited number of species will be affected and very few species of high conservation value are likely to be affected. The majority of recordings were from just outside of the site boundary in the woodland areas. Nevertheless, if clearance or removal of habitat is proposed then this should be conducted outside of the breeding bird season (March-August inclusive) and sufficient habitat creation should be planned to mitigate for the loss of breeding habitat this represents.

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APPENDIX C: BAT SURVEY RESULTS

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EAVES GREEN Chorley, Lancashire Appendix Bat Survey Technical Report 2015

Document Ref: 5170.005 Version 1.0 January 2016

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CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL DETAILS 1 2.0 TRANSECT ROUTE 3 3.0 TRANSECT SURVEY RESULTS 3 4.0 STATIC MONITORING 4 5.0 INTERPRETATION 9 6.0 SUMMARY 12

FIGURES

G5170.004 Bat Transect Visit 1 - 10/06/15 G5170.005 Bat Transect Visit 2 - 09/07/15 G5170.006 Bat Transect Visit 3 - 12/08/15

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1.0 GENERAL DETAILS

Site Name Eaves Green Job Number 5170 Doc. Ref 5170.005 Site Location Lower Burgh Way, Eaves Green, Chorley, Lancashire The site is located to the south in the town of Chorley, Lancashire. It predominantly comprises agricultural pasture which includes areas with mature trees and hedgerows. Survey Location The boundaries of the site are defined by Burgh Wood to the north and north-east, Spring Wood to the south-west, agricultural pasture to the south and south-east and a residential development site to the north-east. Transect Survey Dates: 10/06/15, 09/07/15 and 12/08/15

Date(s) Static Detector Survey Dates: 10/06/15 to 15/06/15 10/07/15 to 13/07/15 11/08/15 to 14/08/15

5170.005 1 January 2016 Version 1.0 Eaves Green Chorley, Lancashire Bat Survey Appendix Methods Walked Transect Survey The walked transect was surveyed in June, July and August to sample bat activity during the peak activity season. All data relating to the transect route is presented herein.

A pair of surveyors with heterodyne and frequency division detectors walked the transect route. Each survey commenced 15 minutes before sunset and continued for at least 2 hours after. The route was walked in reverse for one of the three surveys to optimise survey efficacy. Bat passes were logged at each three-minute Stop and each intervening Walk. Observations of bat activity including the number of bats, behaviour and flight direction were logged by the surveyors and passes were recorded for subsequent sonogram analysis.

All the surveys were carried out during favourable weather conditions.

Bat transect activity is presented and mapped as an activity index using bat passes per hour (total number of bat passes at each stop/walk extrapolated into an hourly rate) with reference to the Bat Conservation Trust Guidelines. Based on bat passes per hour, levels of bat activity have been assigned as low, medium or high. These categories are arbitrary and used purely to compare relative levels of activity across this site. Bat activity indices do not represent the number of bats on site but an indication or sample of their activity. As transects target the 2 hour period from dusk when bat activity is known to be highest, indices derived from transect data can tend toward higher bpph values.

Static Detector Survey

To complement the activity transect survey method, two static detectors were placed on site on three occasions to coincide with each transect survey. The location of the statics is set out in Drawing G5170.009. One static was attached to the base of a double hedgerow running south to north through the centre of the site with semi-improved grassland extending to the west and arable land to the east. The microphone was attached to an extension cable and then secured at the top of the hedgerow in order to allow for better detection of bats potentially using this feature for commuting and foraging. The second static detector was attached to a fence post with an extension cable and the microphone placed in a tree at the edge of a belt of semi-natural broad-leaved woodland to the south of the site. This location was chosen as a linear feature along which bats may forage and commute.

In contrast to transect surveys, bpph is derived from static data by dividing the number of recorded passes across the entire sampling period, including the hours between the post-dusk and pre-dawn activity peaks. Therefore indices derived from static data can tend toward lower bpph values. The use of both survey methods provides a more complete picture of bat activity.

These categories are arbitrary and used purely to compare relative levels of activity across this site. Bat activity indices do not represent the number of bats on site but an indication or sample of their activity.

Sonogram Analysis Recorded calls were analysed using Analook W4.1d software by Lindsey Roberts, trained to Analook Analysis Level 2 and cross-referenced with survey forms. Bat activity is presented as a rate or an activity index using bat passes per hour (bpph).

5170.005 2 January 2016 Version 1.0 Eaves Green Chorley, Lancashire Bat Survey Appendix Constraints Some UK species are less likely to be detected due to low amplitude (e.g. brown long-eared) or directional calls (e.g. horseshoe species). This has been taken into account in the interpretation of results, within the geographical range of such species. Surveyor observations are also logged during each survey thereby reducing the risk of under-recording such species.

Bats vary their calls dependent on the habitat(s) in which they fly and on their activity (commuting, foraging, social interaction, etc.). It is not always possible to identify sonograms to species level owing to the overlap of call parameters between some species and/or poor quality recordings (e.g. of brief and distant passes). In these cases, species may confidently be attributed (e.g. based on surveyor observations) but are otherwise presented to genus level or simply as ‘bat species’. This ensures the dataset is interpreted accurately and transparently.

Surveyors Survey teams variously led included experienced bat surveyors Katy Allan, Shaun Allan, Val Gateley and Mike Penney (all with a minimum of at least two years survey experience with TEP and TEP in-house bat surveyor training).

Drawing Ref(s) Transect Route Activity for each survey: G5170.004 10/06/15 G5170.005 09/07/15 G5170.006 12/08/15

2.0 TRANSECT ROUTE

Description of Habitats

Lower Burgh Way, Eaves Green is located to the south of Chorley, Lancashire. The habitats on site mainly comprise semi-improved neutral grassland, with an area of arable land in the central southern region of the site and areas of semi-natural broad-leaved woodland along the eastern and western site boundaries. There are also small scattered patches of dense/continuous scrub around the site. Five scattered mature trees within the site (mainly to the south-east adjacent to the woodland where one of the static detectors was placed) were observed as having bat roost potential.

3.0 TRANSECT SURVEY RESULTS

Note: Myotis Species: Group used where contacts of bats including all myotis species bats and long-eared species could not be differentiated without further indepth analysis. Big Bats: Big bat species contacts which could not be differentiated (including Noctule/ Leisler’s/ Serotine).

Visit: 1 Date 10/06/15

Sunset 21:39 Start 21:18 Finish 23:25

Magenta Min. air temp. 14.1°C Rain No Detector Heterodyne and Anabat SD2 Start/finish Start /finish 1/8 2/12 cloud cover wind Season Early Summer 0/8 2/12 (oktas) (Beaufort)

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Spatial Representation: Drawing G5170.004

Visit 2 Date 09/07/15

Sunset 21:39 Start time 21:24 Finish 23:05 Pettersson and Min. air temp. 14.0°C Rain No Detector Anabat SD2 Start/finish Start/finish 1/8 1/12 cloud cover wind Season Summer 3/8 1/12 (oktas) (Beaufort) Common pipistelle: 41.1 bpph Average bat Soprano pipistrelle: 20 bpph passes per Myotis species: 30 bpph hour (bpph) Big bat species: 25 bpph

Spatial Representation: Drawing G5170.005

Visit 3 Date 12/08/15

Sunset 20:44 Start 20.30 Finish 23.21

Anabat SD1/ PDA, Min. air temp. 23°C Rain No Detector Petterrson heterodyne

Start/finish Start/finish 2/8 0/12 cloud cover wind Season Late Summer 4/8 0/12 (oktas) (Beaufort)

Average bat Common pipistrelle: 35.2 bpph passes per Myotis species: 3.9 bpph hour (bpph) Big bat species: 21.4 bpph

Spatial Representation: Drawing G5170.006

4.0 STATIC MONITORING Description of Location

Location 1 – An Anabat Express static detector was attached to the base of a double hedgerow running south to north through the centre of the site along Burgh Lane South with semi-improved grassland extending to the west and arable land to the east. The microphone was attached to an extension cable and then secured at the top of the hedgerow in order to allow for better detection of bats potentially using this feature for commuting and foraging.

Location 2 – An Anabat Express static detector was attached to a fence post with an extension cable and the microphone placed in a tree at the edge of a belt of semi-natural broad-leaved woodland to the south of the site. This location was chosen as a linear feature along which bats may forage and commute.

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Species Pp: Common pipistrelle Pg: Soprano pipistrelle Psp: Pipistrelle species Unknown: Unknown bat species

Msp: Group including undifferentiated Big Bat: Group including undifferentiated contacts for all big contacts for all myotis species bats and long- bat species including noctule, Leisler’s and serotine. eared species.

Visit 1 Season Early Summer Start date 10/06/15 Finish date 14/06/15 No. nights 5 (40 hours of survey) A minimum temperature of 5.9°C was Weather recorded. Detector Anabat Express Constraints There was rain on:  10/06/15 (04:00 - 05:00)

Bat Activity (bpph) by species in June 2015 Location 1

24 22 20.95 20 18 16 14 Results Summary: 12 Location 1 10 8

Bat passes per hour per passes Bat 6 4 2 0.25 0.10 0.03 0.15 0 Msp Big Bat Pp Psp Unknown Bat species Species Msp Big Bat Pp Psp Unknown Activity (bpph) 0.25 0.10 20.95 0.03 0.15 Overall bat activity index 21.48 Bat passes/hr

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Bat Activity (bpph) by species in June 2015 Location 2 44 40.9 40 36 32 28 24 Results Summary: 20 Location 2 16 12 Bat passes passes Bat per hour 8 4 0.75 0.35 0.075 0.05 0 Msp Big Bat Pp Psp Unknown

Bat Species

Species Msp Big Bat Pp Psp Unknown Activity (bpph) 0.75 0.35 40.9 0.075 0.05 Overall bat activity index 42.13 Bat passes/hr

Visit 2 Season Summer Start date 10/07/15 Finish date 12/07/15 No. nights 3 (25.04 hours of survey) A minimum temperature of 11.6°C was recorded. Weather Rain was noted on: Detector Anabat Express Constraints  10/07/15 (22:30 -23:30)  11/07/15 (03:15 - 04:15)  12/07/15 (00:50 to 05:00)

Bat Activity (bpph) by species in July 2015 Location 1 14

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4 Bat passes passes Bat per hour 2.00 2 0.12 0.40 0.08 0 Msp Big Bat Pp Unknown

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Species Msp Big Bat Pp Unknown Activity (bpph) 0.12 0.40 2.00 0.08 Overall bat activity index 2.60 Bat passes/hr

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Bat Activity (bpph) by species in July 2015 Location 2 14 13.50

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2 0.36 0.36 0.04 0.24 0 Msp Big Bat Pp Psp Unknown

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Species Msp Big Bat Pp Psp Unknown Activity (bpph) 0.36 0.36 13.5 0.04 0.24 Overall bat activity index 14.5 Bat passes/hr

Visit 3 Season Late Summer Start date 11/08/15 Finish date 13/08/15 No. nights 3 (30.15 hours of survey) A minimum temperature of 7.8°C. Weather Rain was noted on: Detector Anabat Express Constraints  13/08/15 (19:30 - 22:00)

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2 0.90 0.36 0 Msp Pp Unknown Bat Species Species Msp Pp Unknown Activity (bpph) 0.90 2.45 0.36 Overall bat activity index 3.71 Bat passes/hr

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Bat passes per hour per passes Bat 4

2 0.80 0.07 0.03 0 Msp Big Bat Pp Bat Species

Species Msp BigBat Pp Activity (bpph) 0.07 0.03 0.80 Overall bat activity index 0.90 Bat passes/hr

Figure 1. Comparison of bat activity (bpph) for different species across the static monitoring period.

Temporal comparison of bat activity (bpph) 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 Number of bat contacts/survey contacts/survey hours (bpph) of bat Number 5 0 June July August Msp 1.00 0.48 0.96 Big Bat 0.45 0.76 0.03 Pp 61.85 15.50 3.25 Psp 0.10 0.04 0.00 Unknown 0.20 0.32 0.36

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5.0 INTERPRETATION

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The activity transects revealed at least four species of bat on site - common pipistrelle, soprano pipistrelle, big bat species and myotis species.

Common pipistrelle was consistently the most frequently recorded species during each visit, accounting for 93%, 72% and 83% respectively of all passes recorded during the activity transect in June, July and August.

Percentage of species composition per transect visit: Msp – V1 7%, V2 13%, V3 2% Big Bat Species – V1 0%, V2 13%, V3 16% Pp – V1 93%, V2 72%, V3 83% Pg – V1 0%, V2 3%, V3 0%

The static detector data revealed a similar correlation to the transect survey data. Four species of bat were recorded (common pipistrelle, soprano pipistrelle, big bat species and myotis species). In addition to unknown species calls which could not be accurately identified. Common pipistrelle was the dominant contributor to recorded activity levels which was consistent with transect survey results. All other species demonstrated much rarer occurrence with comparatively low activity levels, never contributing to more than 25% of overall activity.

For location 1, overall activity indices (bat passes/hour for all species combined - bpph) were 21.48 bpph in June, 2.60 bpph in July and 3.71 bpph in August.

In June and July 2015 Myotis species activity accounted for <5% of overall activity levels. In August Myotis contribution increased to 24% of overall activity levels, though overall activity levels were much lower in July and August. Big bat species were only recorded in the June and July 2015 survey periods and unknown species calls recorded across all three.

Location 2, overall activity indices (bpph) were 42.13 bpph, 14.50 bpph and 0.90 bpph for June, July and August respectively.

Similarly to Location 1, in June and July 2015 Myotis species activity accounted for <5% of overall activity levels at static detector Location 2. Unlike at Location 1, Myotis species activity was recorded at Location 2 during August though in equally low levels. Big bat species were recorded in the June, July and August 2015 survey periods though consistently contributing <4% to the the overall activity levels. Unknown bat species and pipistrelle species contacts (recording at 50kHz and therefore are not distinguishable between common and soprano pipistrelle species) were also recorded during the June and July 2015 survey periods.

Temporal Peaks in Activity

All transect surveys were conducted during the peak active season for bats (May to August inclusive). Results show an increase in activity over the survey period, peaking in August with a total of 36.14 bpph compared to a total of 13.21 bpph and 19.05 bpph during June and July transects respectively.

The static detector data did not correlate with this temporal trend. Static detector data showed a peak in overall bat activity levels during June (63.6 bpph) and a decline in July (17.1 bpph) and August (4.6 bpph).

Spatial Hotspots

For the transect surveys undertaken in June, July and August, the static data recorded in different areas of the site and in terms of those habitats that will be lost as a result of the development, the findings for each survey method are set out below:

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 Activity was concentrated to the eastern area of the site during the July and August surveys. Bats were using the semi-natural broad-leaved woodland edge which bounds arable and species poor semi-improved grassland habitat wihin the site (S3 to S7 and W3 to W7). This was particularly noted during the August transect survey with common pipistrelle and big bat species being recorded foraging along the woodland edge (S4, W4, S5 and W5), see Drawing G5170.006.

 High levels of activity (>80bpph) were noted during the August transect survey along the southern edge of the woodland and in the arable habitat along Walk 7.

 High levels of activity were recorded at Stop 1 during the July survey, which is adjacent to a hedgerow central to the site running along Burgh Lane South. Three species were recorded at the Stop; common pipistrelle, soprano pipistrelle and myotis species (Drawing G5170.005). Throughout the surveys soprano pipistrelle was only recorded on the July activity transect survey at Stop 1.

 Common pipistrelle were noted using the double hedgerow along Burgh Lane South, foraging along the track (Drawing G5170.005).

 Limited activity was noted to the east of the site during the June survey. Low levels of activity were recorded at Walk 8 and Stop 9 only, however both common pipistrelle and myotis species were noted.

 Static detector data suggested higher levels of bat activity at Location 2 compared to Location 1 during June and July, which was to the south-east of the site at the woodland edge.

Land West of Burgh Lane South:

 Low levels of activity (1-40 bpph) (W8 to W12, W14, W15 and S9 to S14) and medium levels of activity (W8, W11, W13 &W15) were recorded across all three surveys within the western area of the site. Activity was consistently associated with the woodland edge along the proposed site boundary. Though also within the species poor semi-improved grassland central area of the site which includes scattered scrub.

 High levels of activity were recorded at Stop 11 (common pipistrelle) during the June transect survey and activity was repeatedly recorded at this point (see Drawing G5170.004). The Stop was associated with the boundary between species poor semi-improved grassland and a belt of semi-natural broad-leaved woodland extending south.

 Big bat species were recorded commuting south along the belt of broad-leaved woodland extending to the south during the July visit (S12).

 Common pipistrelle and myotis species were noted foraging within the centre of the site around scattered scrub, hedgerows and the edge of a small area of broad-leaved woodland in June.

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6.0 SUMMARY

Survey results show that the site is used by at least four species of bat for foraging and dispersal. The majority of activity was accounted for by common pipistrelle, which reflects the national trend.

Activity was principally found to be associated with the edge of the semi-natural broad-leaved woodland bounding the site. The area of the site to the east of Burgh Lane South appeared to exhibit more bat activity across the three transect activity surveys and from the static data compared to the area west of Burgh Lane South.

High levels of activity were associated with the double hedgerow central to the site running along Burgh Lane South recorded at Stop 1 during the July survey. Three species were recorded at the Stop; common pipistrelle, soprano pipistrelle and myotis species (Drawing G5170.005). Additionally common pipistrelle were observed foraging along the hedgerow during the July survey.

The semi natural broad-leaved woodland and open grassland present on site are both habitats of value to bats in themselves and in the connectivity they provide across and beyond the site, to adjacent habitats such as the fields to the south and woodland adjoining the site and within the wider landscape.

Conclusions/ Recommendations

Most of the trees across the site will be largely retained including all of those which have previously been identified as havng some bat potential. A 15m buffer will be maintained around Burgh Wood to the north and west of the site. A vegetated buffer will also be retained along Burgh Lane south which will continue to act as a linear corridor connecting the north and south side of the site.

The areas of open grassland across the site will be lost to development. During the activity surveys the levels of bat activity across the grassland areas was very low in terms of foraging and commuting. Loss of this area will not impact on bat activity on the site as this was found to be associated with the tree lined hedgerows across the site.

A Sensitive Lighting Strategy will set out the lighting proposals during both construction and operation to ensure potential lighting effects are avoided. This will ensure lux levels are maintained at 3lux 1, peaking at 550nm 2 (levels may be revised if replaced by future guidance) particularly in proximity to the woodland edge along the north and western boundary of the site. Lighting of roads that pass through the development e.g Burgh Lane south, or are adjacent to woodland edge or trees with bat potential, will respect 3lux within these areas. This may be achieved, for example by provision of hooded lighting on the roads and properties, directed away from the woodland edge habitat.

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APPENDIX D: AMPHIBIAN SURVEY RESULTS

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Eaves Green Chorley AMPHIBIAN SURVEY RECORD

1.0 GENERAL DETAILS

Site Name Eaves Green Job Number 5170 Doc. Ref 5170.004 Site Location Chorley, Lancashire Date(s) Visit 1 - 28/04/2015 Visit 2 – 06/05/2015 Visit 3 – 20/05/2015 Visit 4 – 26/05/2015 Visit 5 – 05/06/2015 Visit 6 – 11/06/2015 Seasonal Constraints None Methods Torch Survey, Bottle Trap Survey, Egg Search Survey Constraints Ponds 1 & 5 became too dry to bottle trap Surveyors Val Gateley, James Cooper, Sally Cowley, Tom Squires, Mike Brown, David Monk Drawing Ref: G5170.008

2.0 PRE-EXISTING DATA

Date Survey Findings Pond 1: Absent Pond 1A: Present Pond 2: Present Pond 3: Present 2012 Great Crested Newt Pond 4: Present Pond 5: Present Pond 6: Present

Medium Population Recorded

3.0 SURVEY RESULTS

3.1 Aquatic Habitat Description

Pond Grid Reference Description Ref 1 SD 5780715445 Marshy Swamp. Has a shallow area of water under willow scrub

1a SD 5771915466 Trees around banks, wide vegetated edges

2 SD 5780715445 Trees surrounding pond, pond with lots of Typha

3 SD 5817215397 Pond in woodland area

4 SD 5773414749 Pond in field

5 SD 5775914753 Very small depression with dense gly flui

6 SD 5793715138 Landscaped pond with Miller development

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3.2 Great Crested Newt Habitat Suitability Assessment

The HSI for a pond is calculated according to ten diagnostic features, Suitability Indices (SI). Each SI is determined according to a set group of measures or categories as follows:

Ref SI Measure / Category

SI1 Geographic location location in UK is optimal (A), marginal (B) or unsuitable (C)

2 SI2 Pond size Pond area to nearest 50m – ponds <50m score 0.01 while for waterbodies >2,000m2 this SI is omitted and the calculation adjusted accordingly (multiplied by 1/9)

SI3 Pond permanence Pond never dries (N), rarely dries (R), sometimes dries (S) or dries annually (A)

SI4 Water quality Good, moderate, poor or bad (polluted) water quality, determined by aquatic invertebrate assemblage present (supplemented by aquatic vegation present, water colour, turbidity, sheen etc)

SI5 Degree of shading percentage of shade up to 1m from the shoreline (excluding marginal vegetation but including buildings, trees etc)

SI6 Presence of water Major impact (MJ), minor impact (MN) or absent (A) – the population fowl size and effect that ducks, geese and swans, excluding birds such as moorhen have upon the pond, including margins

SI7 Presence of fish Major affect (MJ), minor affect (MN), possibly present (P) or absent (A) – the population size and effect fish have upon the pond

SI8 Pond count Number of ponds within 1km (excluding those on the far sides of barriers such as main roads) divided by π (3.14)

SI7 Terrestrial habitats Good (G), moderate (M), poor (P), none (N) - quality, extent and proportion of terrestrials habitats within at least 250m radius (excluding habitats on far sides of major barriers)

SI10 Macrophyte content Percentage of plant cover (excluding marginals and duckweed) within pond to nearest 5%

The ten SIs are then converted into scores, on a scale from 0.01 to 1. The overall HSI for an individual pond is then calculated using the following equation:

1/10 HSI = (SI1 x SI2 x SI3 x SI4 x SI5 x SI6 x SI7 x SI8 x SI9 x SI10)

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SI1 SI2 SI3 SI4 SI5 SI6 SI7 SI8 SI9 SI10 Overall HSI Location Area Permanence Quality Shade Waterfowl Fish Density Habitat Vegetation

Pond

Ref Suitability HSI Score Score Score Score Score Score Score Score Score Score Measure Measure Measure Measure Measure Measure Measure Measure Measure Measure

A 1.0 1. 1 1.00 50 0.10 Annually 0.10 Poor 0.33 90 0.40 Absent Absent 0.64 0.70 Good 1.00 0 0.30 Poor 0.44 (optimal) 0 00 A 0.6 0. 1a 1.00 750 0.99 Never 0.90 Good 1.00 30 1.00 Minor Minor 0.64 0.70 Good 1.00 60 0.90 Excellent 0.81 (optimal) 7 33 A 1.0 0. 2 1.00 100 0.20 Rarely 1.00 Moderate 0.67 50 1.00 Absent Minor 0.64 0.70 Good 1.00 40 0.70 Average 0.68 (optimal) 0 33 A 0.6 1. 3 1.00 200 0.40 Never 0.90 Poor 0.33 80 0.60 Minor Absent 4.14 1.00 Good 1.00 5 0.35 Average 0.66 (optimal) 7 00 A 0.6 0. Modera 4 1.00 500 1.00 Never 0.90 Moderate 0.67 0 1.00 Minor Minor 4.14 1.00 0.67 20 0.50 Good 0.73 (optimal) 7 33 te A Some 1.0 1. Modera 5 1.00 50 0.10 0.50 Moderate 0.67 0 1.00 Absent Absent 4.14 1.00 0.67 100 0.80 Average 0.67 (optimal) times 0 00 te A 0.6 0. Modera 6 1.00 200 0.40 Never 0.90 Good 1.00 0 1.00 Minor Minor 4.14 1.00 0.67 40 0.70 Good 0.72 (optimal) 7 33 te

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3.3 Torch / Bottle Trap Survey Results

Survey Conditions Maximum Adult Counts by Any Survey Method (extrapolated according to accessibility) Pond Date Temperature (°C) Turbidity Vegetation Survey affected by Survey affected by Great crested Smooth/ Palmate Ref Toad Frog Fish? Air Water (0-5) (0-5) rain? wind? newt adult newt adult 1 28/04/2015 8 11 1 1 No (dry) No (calm) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 1 06/05/2015 9 9 1 4 No (light shower) No (calm) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) No 1 20/05/2015 12 12 1 1 No (dry) No (calm) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 1 26/05/2015 9 11 1 1 No (dry) No (calm) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 1 05/06/2015 N/S N/S N/S N/S Yes (heavy shower) Yes (windy) N/S (Torch) N/S (N/S) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 1 11/06/2015 - N/S N/S N/S Yes (heavy shower) Yes (windy) N/S (Torch) N/S (N/S) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 1a 28/04/2015 8 11 2 3 No (dry) No (calm) 17 (Bottle) 36 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 1 (Bottle) 1a 06/05/2015 9 9 4 3 No (light shower) No (calm) 1 (Bottle) 26 (Torch) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) Yes 1a 20/05/2015 12 13 3 3 No (dry) No (calm) 3 (Torch) 8 (Torch) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 1a 26/05/2015 9 11 3 3 No (dry) No (calm) 0 (Bottle) 16 (Torch) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 1a 05/06/2015 13 17 3 3 No (dry) No (light breeze) 0 (Bottle) 9 (Torch) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 1a 11/06/2015 17 18 3 2 No (dry) No (light breeze) 0 (Bottle) 10 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 2 28/04/2015 8 11 1 3 No (dry) No (calm) 2 (Torch) 18 (Torch) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 2 06/05/2015 9 9 0 3 No (dry) No (calm) 5 (Bottle) 14 (Torch) 0 (Bottle) 3 (Torch) No 2 20/05/2015 12 13 2 3 No (dry) No (calm) 10 (Bottle) 14 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 2 26/05/2015 9 10 2 4 No (dry) No (calm) 0 (Bottle) 4 (Torch) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 2 05/06/2015 10 13 1 4 No (dry) No (light breeze) 3 (Bottle) 18 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 3 (Torch) 2 11/06/2015 17 18 3 4 No (dry) No (calm) 6 (Bottle) 10 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 2 (Bottle) 3 28/04/2015 7 11 1 0 No (dry) No (calm) 0 (Bottle) 2 (Torch) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 3 06/05/2015 9 9 1 0 No (dry) No (light breeze) 1 (Bottle) 16 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) No 3 20/05/2015 12 13 2 0 No (dry) No (calm) 4 (Bottle) 7 (Torch) 0 (Bottle) 1 (Torch) 3 26/05/2015 9 10 2 1 No (dry) No (calm) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 3 05/06/2015 13 14 2 3 No (dry) No (light breeze) 2 (Bottle) 2 (Torch) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 3 11/06/2015 15 17 3 1 No (dry) No (calm) 1 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 1 (Torch) 4 28/04/2015 8 11 3 2 No (dry) No (calm) 0 (Bottle) 11 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 1 (Bottle) 4 06/05/2015 9 9 0 0 No (dry) No (calm) 2 (Bottle) 3 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) No 4 20/05/2015 12 12 2 2 No (dry) No (calm) 6 (Bottle) 1 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 4 26/05/2015 9 10 3 3 No (dry) No (calm) 1 (Bottle) 1 (Torch) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 4 05/06/2015 8 15 3 3 No (dry) No (light breeze) 7 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 4 11/06/2015 15 17 1 1 No (dry) No (calm) 7 (Bottle) 1 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle)

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5 28/04/2015 8 11 1 4 No (dry) No (calm) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 5 06/05/2015 9 9 0 0 No (dry) No (calm) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) No 5 20/05/2015 12 12 2 4 No (dry) No (calm) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 5 26/05/2015 9 10 2 5 No (dry) No (calm) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 5 05/06/2015 N/S N/S N/S N/S Yes (heavy shower) Yes (windy) N/S (Torch) N/S (N/S) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 5 11/06/2015 N/S N/S N/S N/S Yes (heavy shower) Yes (windy) N/S (Torch) N/S (N/S) 0 (Torch) 0 (Torch) 6 28/04/2015 9 11 3 3 No (dry) No (calm) 0 (Bottle) 12 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 6 06/05/2015 9 9 0 1 No (dry) No (calm) 5 (Bottle) 5 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) Yes 6 20/05/2015 12 13 2 2 No (dry) No (calm) 5 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 6 26/05/2015 9 10 2 3 No (dry) No (calm) 4 (Torch) 20 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 6 05/06/2015 9 16 1 3 No (dry) No (light breeze) 5 (Torch) 9 (Torch) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle) 6 11/06/2015 16 17 0 3 No (dry) No (light breeze) 0 (Bottle) 2 (Torch) 0 (Bottle) 0 (Bottle)

*Ponds 1 and 5 became too dry to bottle trap.

3.4 Eggs & Larvae

Pond Ref Great Crested Newt Smooth / Palmate Newt Toad Frog 1 No eggs or larvae found No eggs or larvae found No eggs or larvae found No eggs or larvae found 1a No eggs or larvae found No eggs or larvae found No eggs, larvae found No eggs, larvae found 2 Eggs. Larvae not recorded No eggs or larvae found No eggs, larvae found No eggs, larvae found 3 Eggs. Larvae not recorded No eggs or larvae found No eggs or larvae found No eggs, larvae found 4 Eggs. Larvae not recorded No eggs or larvae found No eggs or larvae found No eggs, larvae found 5 No eggs or larvae found No eggs or larvae found No eggs or larvae found No eggs or larvae found 6 No eggs or larvae found No eggs or larvae found No eggs, larvae found No eggs, larvae found

3.5 eDNA Testing Results

An additional pond, Pond 7, was identified too late in the season to carry out standard GCN survey techniques. This pond is located at grid reference SD 58376 15445 within an area of woodland. As the traditional survey window had been missed this pond was subject to eDNA sampling, the results for which are presented as follows:-

Pond Ref Date Surveyor Score GCN (Y/N) 7 10/06/2015 David Monk 0/12 No

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4.0 SURVEY SUMMARY

4.1 Summary by Pond

The table below presents the peak adult counts of newts and toads or peak frog spawn counts on a pond by pond basis to determine each individual pond population size class and assemblage.

HSI Great Crested Newt Smooth Newt Palmate Newt Toad Frog

Fish Pond Ref Pond Visit Visit Visit Visit Visit Visit Count Class Count Class Count Class Count Class Count Class Score Number Number Number Number Number Measure Pond Size Size Pond Size Pond Size Pond Size Pond Size Pond Peak Adult PeakAdult PeakAdult PeakAdult PeakAdult Peak Spawn PeakSpawn 1 0.44 Poor 0 - Not Present 0 - Not Present 0 - Not Present 0 - Not Present 0 - Not Present Absent

1a 0.81 Excellent 17 Visit 1 Medium 21 Visit 1 Medium 15 42122 Medium 0 - Not Present 0 - Adults only Present

2 0.68 Average 10 Visit 3 Small 13 Visit 1 Medium 11 42160 Medium 0 - Not Present 0 - Adults only Present

3 0.66 Average 4 Visit 3 Small 9 Visit 2 Small 7 42130 Small 0 - Not Present 0 - Adults only Absent

4 0.73 Good 7 Visit 6 Small 6 Visit 1 Small 6 42122 Small 0 - Not Present 0 - Adults only Present

5 0.67 Average 0 - Not Present 0 - Not Present 0 - Not Present 0 - Not Present 0 - Not Present Absent 6 0.72 Good 5 Visit 3 Small 11 Visit 1 Medium 10 42150 Small 0 - Not Present 0 - Not Present Present

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4.2 Metapopulation Summary

The following table summarises the assemblage present and the metapopulation sizes of amphibian species across the site.

Peak Adult Count Peak Spawn Count Date Great Crested Newt Smooth Newt Palmate Newt Toad Frog

28/04/2015 19 53 27 0 0

06/05/2015 15 40 24 0 0

20/05/2015 29 Medium 18 Medium 13 Medium 0 0 Not Not Present Population Population Population Present 26/05/2015 5 18 24 0 0 05/06/2015 16 16 21 0 0

11/06/2015 15 13 11 0 0

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4.3 Site Summary

JNCC sets out a site scoring system for evaluating the importance of sites for amphibians. While this scoring system is primarily designed to identify sites for selection as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), it is a useful standardised system for the evaluation of a site’s general importance for amphibian species or an amphibian assemblage. The scoring system is presented below

Medium Small Population Large Population Population Species Count* Score 1* Score 2* Score 3*

Seen/netted during the <5 May-50 >50 day Great crested newt Counted at night <10 10-100 >100

Smooth Newt <10 10-100 >100 Netted during the day or counted at night Palmate Newt <10 10-100 >100

Estimated <500 500-500 >5000 Common Toad Counted <100 100-1000 >1000

Common Frog Spawn clumps counted <50 50-500 >500

Assemblage Number of species 4 5 present

The scores for the assemblage and overall site are therefore calculated from the survey findings as follows:

Medium Small Population Large Population Population Species Count* Score 1* Score 2* Score 3*

Great crested newt Counted at night 1 2 0

Smooth Newt 0 2 0 Counted at night Palmate Newt 0 2 0

Common Toad Counted 0 0 0

Common Frog Spawn clumps 0 0 0 counted

Assemblage Number of species 3 Score 0 present

SITE SCORE 7

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5.0 EVALUATION

Pre-existing data

Previous great crested newt surveys were undertaken on ponds 1 to 6 by TEP in 2012. Great crested newts were recorded in all ponds with the exception of Pond 1.

Limitations

There were very few limitations to survey. Three survey methods were undertaken at all ponds with the exception of ponds 1 and 5 which became too shallow to bottle trap.

Results

A medium sized population of great crested newt occurs within the survey boundary, when peak counts observed are extrapolated according to the proportion of shoreline accessible to survey. The population is present in Ponds 1a, 2, 3, 4 and 6. Great crested newts were recorded in Pond 5 during the 2012 survey, however, this pond has dried out a lot and forms a vegetation mat. Great crested newts have never been recorded in Pond 1.

The population of great crested newts in Pond 1a has increased substantially since 2012, from a peak count of 1 to a peak count of 17. Pond 2 has also increased from a peak count of 5 to a peak count of 10. The population within Ponds 3, 4 and 6 has remained constant. The 2015 surveys therefore indicate an increasing great crested newt population.

Medium sized populations of both smooth and palmate newts are present within the survey boundary. These occupy all ponds except Ponds 1 and 5. Breeding was not confirmed through eggs or larvae in any of these ponds. Common frog is also present in the survey boundary but in low populations, occupying Ponds 1a, 2, 4 and 6 respectively.

There were no common toads recorded in any of the surveyed ponds. This is a decline since the 2012 survey when common toads were recorded in Ponds 2, 4 and 6.

Evaluation

Pond 4 is the only pond located to the south of the site, all others are located to the north. It will be important to maintain connectivity between Pond 4 and the other ponds to ensure this pond is not isolated which could lead to population decline at this location.

A great crested newt mitigation licence would be required for the development given the presence of a medium population in the survey boundary.

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KEY Notes: -Extent and layout of amphibian exclusion fencing to be Survey Boundary determined at a later stage - Scope of pitfall trapping to be determined at later stage # Amphibian Hibernacula and in accordance with Natural England trapping VI Planting around Ponds requirements -Pre-construction badger survey may inccrease/change Sensitive Working Area extents of sensitive working areas Approximate Location of Amphibian Sensitive Working Area -Nesting bird checks required prior to all vegetation Crossing Points (Underpasses Required) -Bluebells clearance (March to August) 3m Vegetated Buffer Along Burgh Lane South Sensitive Working Area -Bluebells Lighting Mitigation Strategy to be Implemented Proposed SUDS Pond and Planting Proposed Swale/Scrape Location for GCN Habitat Management

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