Extended Phase 1 Survey Report Manor Oak Homes Ltd Hollygate Lane, Cotgrave

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Version: V1

Date: 30th May 2018

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DOCUMENT CONTROL SHEET Ecological Team Associate Director & Principal Ecological James Hildreth BSc(Hons) PhD CEnv MCIEEM Consultant Louise Fox BSc(Hons) PG Dip Law MSc GradCIEEM Ecological Consultant Samantha Hodgson BSc(Hons) GradCIEEM Ecological Consultant Jo Underwood FdSC BA(Hons) BSc(Hons) PGDip Law Ecological Consultant Julie Watson BSc (Hons) MSc MCIEEM PIEMA Ecological Consultant Sophie Amphlett BSc (Hons) MSc GradCIEEM Assistant Ecological Consultant Sarah Thresher BSc(Hons) Assistant Ecological Consultant Sophie Barrell MEcol (Hons) GradCIEEM Graduate Ecological Consultant Natasha Hannah-Lyons FdSc Ecology Assistant Marie Allcoat Project Administrator Becky McKay BA(Hons) Project Administrator

Originating Author: Date: Version Notes: Samantha Hodgson 04/05/18 D1 Original Report

Reviewed By: Louise Fox 30/05/2018 D1 Quality control

Approved for Issue By: Samantha Hodgson 30/05/18 V1 Final Report

COPYRIGHT © The copyright of this document remains with Lockhart Garratt Ltd. Its contents must not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part for any purpose without the written consent of Lockhart Garratt Ltd.

DISCLAIMER It should be noted that the information above provides details of the Site’s current ecological situation. In the event that the proposed development does not commence within 12 months of the date of this report, further advice should be sought from a suitably qualified ecologist as to whether the information provided requires updating in light of changing ecological conditions.

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Executive Summary LockhartPurpose Garratt of Document Ltd was commissioned by Manor Oak Homes Ltd to carry out an Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey including desk study for land at Hollygate Lane, Cotgrave.

The Site itself is not subject to any statutory or non-statutory designation. There are no statutory designations within 2km of the Site and four non-statutory designations, the closest being the Cotgrave Colliery Local Wildlife Site located approximately 1km from the Site. A range of protected reptile, mammal, amphibian and bird species were identified within 2km of the Site by the desk study.

The Extended Phase 1 Survey was undertaken on 3rd May 2018. The habitat within the Site consisted of semi-improved grassland and scrub bound by hedgerows and trees.

The report considers the ecological conditions within the Site in the context of a potential future planning application for the redevelopment of the Site to provide a new residential development with associated open space.

The proposal for the Site will impact mostly on areas of semi-improved grassland. Areas of dense and scattered scrub and small sections of hedgerow will also be lost as part of the proposals. Therefore recommendations have been made for further assessment, mitigation and enhancement.

These recommendations include:

 Further survey work in respect of reptiles is recommended due to the extent of suitable habitat identified.

 Clearance and construction works should be scheduled outside of the main bird breeding season (March to August inclusive). If in the event works need to proceed within this period, then specialist advice from a suitably qualified ecologist should be sought.

 Any landscape planting should incorporate native species, including those species known to provide foraging opportunities for breeding birds and nectar sources for invertebrates. Enhancements in the form of bat boxes are also recommended.

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Table of Contents

1.Purpose INTRODUCTION of Document ...... 7 Terms of Instruction ...... 7 Report Limitations ...... 7 Documents Provided ...... 7 Qualifications ...... 7 Site Description ...... 7 Aim of the Study ...... 8

2. METHODOLOGY ...... 9 Desk Study ...... 9 Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey ...... 9 Faunal Surveys ...... 9 Badger Appraisal ...... 10 Bats ...... 10 Principles of Ecological Evaluation ...... 11

3. LEGISLATION AND PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEW ...... 13 Legislation ...... 13 Policy ...... 13 National Planning Policy Framework (England) ...... 13 Local Policy – Rushcliffe Core Strategy (2012) ...... 14

4. DESK STUDY RESULTS ...... 15 Sites of Nature Conservation Interest ...... 15 Protected Species ...... 15

5. PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY RESULTS ...... 18 Field Survey Limitations ...... 18 Habitat Descriptions ...... 18 Evidence of Protected Species and Other Faunal Interest ...... 21

6. EVALUATION OF ECOLOGICAL CONTEXT ...... 22 The Site ...... 22 Statutory Sites ...... 22 Non-statutory Sites ...... 22

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7. HABITAT EVALUATION ...... 23 Grassland ...... 23 Hedgerows ...... 23

8. FAUNAL EVALUATION ...... 24 Desk Study ...... 24

9. RECOMMENDATIONS, FURTHER SURVEYS AND ENHANCEMENTS ...... 27 Overview ...... 27 Designated Sites ...... 27 Habitats ...... 27 Species ...... 27

10. REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY ...... 30 Appendix 1: Desk Study Results ...... 31 Appendix 2: Phase 1 Plan ...... 32 Appendix 3: Relevant Legislation ...... 33

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1. INTRODUCTION Terms of Instruction 1.1. Lockhart Garratt Ltd has been commissioned by Manor Oak Homes Ltd to undertake an ecological assessment of land at Cotgrave in respect of the proposed residential redevelopment, associated gardens and open space. Report Limitations 1.2. This is an ecological report and as such no reliance should be given to comments relating to buildings, engineering, soils or other unrelated matters. Documents Provided 1.3. As background information the following documentation was provided:

 Topographical survey: 1215_2041_2  Site Location Plan  RBC Cotgrave Site Allocation Report Qualifications 1.4. The authors of this report are detailed below:

 Samantha Hodgson BSc (Hons) Grad CIEEM – Primary Author/Primary Surveyor  Simon Muddiman BA (Hons) Grad Dip LA – Graphics  Marie Allcoat – Project Administrator Site Description 1.5. The site is located at SK 6498 3543 (hereafter referred to as “the Site”). The assessment covered the whole of the Site, which is approximately 1.6 ha in area. 1.6. At the time of the assessment the Site mostly comprised semi-improved grassland, scrub, hedgerows and scattered trees. 1.7. The Site is surrounded by residential development, associated gardens and open space to the west and south of the Site. To the east and north there are arable fields and to the north-east is Manvers Business Park and Hollygate Industrial Park with associated parking. 1.8. The Site location plan is provided below at Figure 1.

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Figure 1: Site Location Plan

Reproduced with the permission of The Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office Crown Copyright © Licence Number: 100015654. Lockhart Garratt Ltd 8 Melbourne House, Corbygate Business Park, Weldon, Corby, Northants NN17 5JG.

Aim of the Study 1.9. The purpose of this report is to provide an assessment of ecological features present within the Site, to identify any ecological constraints and provide appropriate mitigation, compensation and avoidance measures to ensure no net loss in biodiversity as a result of the proposals.

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2. METHODOLOGY 2.1. The methodology for the ecological assessment was split into three main areas: a desk study, habitat survey and faunal survey. These are discussed in more detail below. Desk Study 2.2. Existing ecological information on the Site and surrounding area was requested from the Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Record Centre (NBGRC). The purpose of the desk study was to collect baseline information to identify statutory and non-statutory designated sites, legally protected species and species of conservation concern within a 2km radius of the Site in line with CIEEM Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (2017). Full information is provided at Appendix 1. 2.3. A review of online resources, including the Multi Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC) database was also undertaken to establish the ecological context for the Site (accessed 20th April 2018). The MAGIC website was also reviewed to identify any designated sites of European Importance within 5km of the Site. 2.4. In addition, Ordnance Survey and aerial mapping was reviewed to identify any ponds within 500m of the Site. Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey 2.5. An Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey was undertaken by Samantha Hodgson on 3rd May 2018 in order to ascertain the general ecological value of the Site and to determine the need for further assessment. 2.6. The Phase 1 Habitat Survey was undertaken in accordance with standard methodology (JNCC, 20101). The Phase 1 methodology involves the classification of habitat types based on vegetation present. The Site was classified into areas of similar botanical community types, with a representative species list provided for each habitat type identified. In addition invasive weeds were also searched for during the Phase 1 Habitat Survey, as listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). 2.7. The information is presented in accordance with the standard Phase 1 Habitat Survey format with habitat descriptions and a habitat map, provided at Appendix 2. In addition, target notes providing supplementary information, for example relating to species, composition, structure and management are also presented on the habitat map. 2.8. All of the species that occur within each habitat type would not necessarily be detectable during survey work carried out at any given time of year. The botanical work was undertaken within the optimal survey period for botanical work. Faunal Surveys 2.9. General faunal activity was recorded during the Phase 1 field survey, including mammals and birds observed or heard. Specific attention was also paid to the potential presence of any protected, rare or notable species, as described below.

1 Joint Nature Conservation Committee (2010). Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey – A Technique for Environmental Audit.

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Badger Appraisal 2.10. During the walkover survey any incidental signs of current badger Meles meles activity were recorded within the Site and within 30m of the Site where access could be obtained. The survey method was based on a standard approach as in ‘The history, distribution, status and habitat requirements of the Badger in Britain, (1990)’. 2.11. The appraisal involved a systematic search of the survey area for all signs of badger activity including badger setts, worn pathways in vegetation and/or across field boundaries, footprints, hairs, dung pits/latrines, bedding and evidence of foraging activity including snuffle holes. Particular attention was paid to habitats of suitable topography or supporting suitable vegetation for sett-building as well as to those features particularly favoured by badgers including hedgerows, areas of dense scrub, woodland, ditches and banks. 2.12. All holes of an identified sett were examined closely and the number of active and inactive entrances and evidence of its usage were recorded. Where possible, setts identified during the survey were categorised using nationally recognised sett classification as described below:

 Main sett: These are large setts comprising a number of well-used, active holes with conspicuous spoil heaps. They are well established with worn paths to and from the sett and between entrances. Main setts are breeding setts and are normally in continuous use throughout the year, with only one main sett per social group of badgers;  Annexe sett: Where present they occur in close association with the main sett (normally less than 150m away) and are linked to them by clear, well-worn paths. Annexe setts arise for the purposes of rear cubs should a second litter be born, and have several entrances (though not all in use at the same time);  Subsidiary sett: These setts usually consist of three to five entrances which are not in continuous use. They are usually more than 50m away and may not have well-used paths connecting them to other setts; and  Outlier sett: These typically comprise one to three holes with small spoil heaps indicating that they are not very extensive underground. They are used sporadically and are thought to serve multiple functions, including allowing efficient and safe travel to important parts of their home range. Bats Tree Assessment 2.13. A preliminary ground-based assessment of all suitable trees located on or immediately adjacent to the study area was undertaken to determine their potential to support roosting bats. 2.14. All suitable features such as cracks and splits in limbs, hollows and cavities, natural holes, woodpecker holes, loose bark and dense ivy were assessed using binoculars and high powered torches where appropriate. Evidence of bat roost themselves, including droppings, feeding remains and urine staining were also searched for during the assessment. 2.15. Where no direct or indirect evidence of roosting bats were confirmed, trees were categorised as being of high, medium, low or negligible potential to support roosting bats based on the type and number of suitable bat features present, in accordance with best practice guidance, Bat Conservation Trust (2016) Bat Surveys: Good Practice Guidelines 3rd Edition.

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1) High potential– one or more potential roosting features present within a structure, with enough suitable surrounding commuting and foraging habitat and which is large enough to be able to shelter a large number of bats on a regular basis. These include maternity and hibernation roosts. 2) Moderate potential - one or more potential roosting features present within a structure that is likely to shelter a number of bats, but unlikely to support a roost of high conservation status. 3) Low potential – one or more potential roost features present within a structure yet is not surrounded by suitable commuting and foraging habitat and does not provide enough protection and space to shelter large number of bats. This also includes trees with no visible potential roost features but is of adequate age and structure to offer limited roosting potential. 4) Negligible potential – whereby no evidence of bats was observed and no suitable features for bats are supported, such that their presence is considered negligible. Building Inspection 2.16. All buildings within the Site were subject to external and internal inspection to search for evidence of bat activity where safe to do so. 2.17. Internal voids within the structure(s) were subject to an internal inspection, whereby the surveyor used ladders, high-powered torches and mirrors to search for evidence of current or historic use by bats. Particular attention was paid to gaps between rafters and beams. Specific searches were undertaken for bat droppings, which can indicate current or past use by bats and indicate the extent of use. 2.18. An exterior inspection was undertaken in order to search for any signs of use by bats, such as droppings or staining, and to identify any potential access points. Binoculars were used to inspect any inaccessible areas more closely. Principles of Ecological Evaluation 2.1. The evaluation of ecological features and an assessment of likely impacts should be based on available resources and the professional judgement of the ecologist concerned. Ecological value of features should be undertaken in accordance with the approach outlined in the Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment in the United Kingdom (CIEEM, 2016). 2.2. A five-point evaluation scale has been applied to assist with the identification of key features of ecological significance in relation to the proposed development. This is an arbitrary scale based upon characteristics of ecological importance as listed in CIEEM (2016), which experience has shown is effective at this level of assessment. 2.3. The five-point scale is outlined below:

 Low value;  Moderate value;  High value (Local/District importance e.g. Local Wildlife Site);  Very high value (County importance e.g. Local Nature Reserve); and  Exceptional value (National importance e.g. Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)).

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2.4. In evaluating ecological features and resources, geographic frame of reference is considered. The value of an ecological feature is determined within a defined geographical frame of reference:

 International & European;  National;  Regional;  County, Metropolitan, vice-county or other local authority area; or,  Local. 2.5. Ecological features may be defined as:

 Statutorily protected (Natura 2000, National Nature Reserve, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Local Nature Reserves) or locally designated sites (Local Wildlife Sites or Sites of Importance to Nature Conservation);  Sites and features of biodiversity value not designated in this way such as ancient woodland; or  Species of biodiversity value or other significance, including those protected and controlled by law.

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3. LEGISLATION AND PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEW 3.1. Full details of relevant biodiversity legislation and policy is provided at Appendix 3, including legislation related to particular species. A summary of the legislative and planning context which has been used to inform this ecological assessment is provided below. Legislation 3.2. A number of tiers of legislation protect wildlife and habitats within England and Wales, the highest of which being European legislation. A summary of relevant legislation is provided below. 3.3. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) is the primary piece of national legislation which pertains to the protection of flora, fauna and the countryside. The Act is the means by which the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention) and the Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds (Birds Directive) are implemented in Great Britain. 3.4. The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (NERC) made provision for all public authorities, including local planning authorities, to consider biodiversity in their roles. Local planning authorities are to ensure that there is no net loss of biodiversity on a site, no net loss in habitat connectivity and must aim to enhance biodiversity. Section 41 established a list of the species and habitats of principal importance for the purpose of conserving biodiversity. 3.5. The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 consolidates all the various amendments made to the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 in respect of England and Wales. The 1994 Regulations transposed Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (EC Habitats Directive) into national law. Policy 3.6. The planning policy framework that relates to nature conservation in Cotgrave; Rushcliffe Borough Council is provided at two levels; nationally through the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and locally through Spatial Objectives in the Rushcliffe Core Strategy. 3.7. Further information on legislation, relevant policy and other instruments is provided at Appendix 3. National Planning Policy Framework (England) 3.8. The NPPF sets out the Government’s national policies on the protection of biodiversity conservation through the planning system. It replaces previous national planning policy, including Planning Policy Statement 9 (Biodiversity and Geological Conservation) (PPS9), which was published in 2005. 3.9. The key element of the NPPF is that there should be ‘a presumption in favour of sustainable development, which should be seen as a golden thread running through both plan-making and decision-taking’ (paragraph 14). It should be noted that this presumption ‘does not apply where development requiring Appropriate Assessment under the Birds or Habitats Directive is being considered, planned or determined’ (paragraph 119).

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3.10. NPPF states that ‘the planning system should contribute to and enhance the natural and local environment’ by ‘minimising impacts on biodiversity and providing net gains in biodiversity, where possible contributing to the Government’s commitment to halt the overall decline in biodiversity’. Local Policy – Rushcliffe Core Strategy (2012) 3.11. The current Development Plan in relation to the Site is the Rushcliffe Core Strategy (2012). Specific nature conservation policies to consider are: 3.12. POLICY 15: Green Infrastructure, Landscape, Parks and Open Space “where new development has an adverse impact on Green Infrastructure corridors or assets, alternative scheme designs that have no or little impact should be considered before mitigation is provided (either on site or off site as appropriate).The need for and benefit of the development will be weighed against the harm caused” “Developments proposed through the Core Strategy should enhance the Strategic Green Infrastructure network (either on site or off site or through contributions as appropriate)” “links to and between the Green Infrastructure network will be promoted to increase access, especially in areas of identified deficit, for recreational and non-motorised commuting purposes, and to allow for the migration of species” 3.13. POLICY 16: Biodiversity “The biodiversity of Rushcliffe will be increased over the Core Strategy period by: a) protecting, restoring, expanding and enhancing existing areas of biodiversity interest, including areas and networks of habitats and species listed in the UK, Nottinghamshire and Local Biodiversity Action Plans; b) ensuring that fragmentation of the Green Infrastructure network is avoided wherever appropriate and improvements to the network benefit biodiversity through the incorporation of existing habitats and the creation of new habitats; c) seeking to ensure new development provides new biodiversity features, and improves existing biodiversity features wherever appropriate; d) supporting the need for the appropriate management and maintenance of existing and created habitats through the use of planning conditions, planning obligations and management agreements; and e) ensuring that where harm to biodiversity is unavoidable, and it has been demonstrated that no alternative sites or scheme designs are suitable, development should as a minimum mitigate or compensate at a level equivalent to the biodiversity value of the habitat lost” “Designated national and local sites of biological or geological importance for nature conservation will be protected in line with the established national hierarchy of designations and the designation of further protected sites will be pursued” “Development on or affecting other, non-designated sites or wildlife corridors with biodiversity value will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that there is an overriding need for the development and that adequate mitigation measures are put in place”

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4. DESK STUDY RESULTS 4.1. The full information collected during the desk study from the Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Record Centre (NBGRC)is presented in Appendix 1 and summarised below. Sites of Nature Conservation Interest 4.2. The site itself is not subject to any statutory or non-statutory designation. 4.3. The records search identified no statutory protected sites and 4 non-statutory sites with 2km of the Site, as summarised in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Summary of Ecology Designations Site Name Designation Proximity Description to Project

Cotgrave LWS 1 km A mosaic of habitats on a former colliery site with Colliery North particular botanical and butterfly interest.

Grantham LWS 1.6km A section of canal with notable emergent and Canal, North- bankside plant communities. Cotgrave west

Grantham LWS 2.3km Long stretch of disused canal, providing a good Canal, East variety of aquatic marsh and dry grassland (Hollygate communities. Bridge to Kinoulton)

Cotgrave LWS 2.4km An extensive area of broadleaved and coniferous Forest South plantations with valuable clearings and rides, with botanical and butterfly interest.

Key:

LWS: Local Wildlife Site

Protected Species 4.4. Table 2 below provides an extract of the protected species which were found within 2km of the Site. It should be noted that the absence of records should not be taken as confirmation that a species is absent from the search area.

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Table 1: Summary of Protected Species No. of Date of Most Recent Distance of Closest Species/Group Legislation / Conservation Status Records Record Record (Km) Herpetofauna Common Frog 0.2km 19 2015 WCA 5 S9(5) (sale only) Rana temporaria North-west Common Toad 0.9km 7 2012 NERC S.41, UK BAP, WCA 5 S9(5) (sale only) Bufo bufo South-east Grass Snake 0.8km NERC S.41, UK BAP, WCA 5 S9(5&1) 8 2014 Natrix natrix West (killing/injuring) (sale) Great Crested Newt 1.4km 7 2003 CHSR, CRoW, NERC S.41, UK BAP, WCA 5 S9 Triturus cristatus South-east Smooth Newt 0.6km Lissotriton vulgaris/ 13 2012 WCA 5 S9(5) (sale only) North Triturus vulgaris Mammals Whiskered / Brandt’s bat 1.3km CHSR, CRoW, EC Directive Annex IV, WCA 5 S9, Myotis mystacinus 2 2004 East NERC S.41 Myotis brandtii Daubenton’s Bat 1.1km CHSR, CRoW, EC Directive Annex IV, WCA 5 S9, 3 2011 Myotis daubentonii North-west NERC S.41 Long-eared bat, Brown 0.2km CHSR, CRoW, EC Directive Annex IV, WCA 5 S9, 15 2015 Plecotus auritus North-west NERC S.41, UK BAP Noctule 0.6km CHSR, CRoW, EC Directive Annex IV, WCA 5 S9, 7 2015 Nyctalus noctula North-west NERC S.41, UK BAP Pipistrelle, Common 0.4km CHSR, CRoW, EC Directive Annex IV, WCA 5 S9, 22 2015 Pipistrellus pipistrellus East NERC S.41 Pipistrelle, Soprano 0.6km CHSR, CRoW, EC Directive Annex IV, WCA 5 S9, 1 2015 Pipistrellus pygmaeus North-west NERC S.41, UK BAP

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No. of Date of Most Recent Distance of Closest Species/Group Legislation / Conservation Status Records Record Record (Km) Badger 0.4km 20 2018 PBA Meles meles South Brown Hare 0.9km 7 2015 NERC S.41, UK BAP Lepus europaeus North-west Hedgehog 0.3km 10 2016 NERC S.41, UK BAP Erinaceus europaeus South Otter 1.7km 1 2001 NERC S.41, UK BAP, WCA 5 S9, CHSR Lutra lutra North-east Water Vole 0.6km 13 2004 NERC S.41, UK BAP, WCA 5 S9 Arvicola amphibius North Key: CRoW: Countryside and Rights of Way Act, 2000: Protection of certain birds and animals. WCA 1i: Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) (as amended); Birds protected by special penalties at all times, species specific. WCA 5 S9 (5): Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) (as amended); Protected animals (other than birds). Protection limited to selling, offering for sale, processing or transporting for purpose of sale, or advertising for sale, any live or dead animal, or any part of, or anything derived from, such animal. UK BAP: United Kingdom Biodiversity Action Plan NERC S.41: Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, Section 41: Habitats and Species of Principal Importance in England PBA: Protection of Badgers Act (1992) CHSR: The Conservation of Habitat and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended)

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5. PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY RESULTS 5.1. The phase 1 field survey was conducted on 3rd May 2018 in good weather conditions (14°C, 30% cloud cover, Beaufort scale 1). Field Survey Limitations 5.2. Due to dense scrub, some small areas of the Site boundary couldn’t be accessed. Due to the size of these areas it was considered that a robust survey was still undertaken. Habitat Descriptions 5.3. The full Phase 1 Habitat Survey Map detailing the location of the above habitats and other features of ecological interest is presented at Appendix 2. The habitat descriptions below should be read in conjunction with this plan and any associated target notes. 5.4. Habitats identified during the Phase 1 Habitat Survey are detailed below in alphabetical order (not in order of ecological importance):

 Hedgerow  Scattered scrub  Scattered tree  Semi-improved grassland Hedgerow 5.5. There were hedgerows bounding all sides of the Site. A detailed description of each of the hedgerow is given below. 5.6. Hedgerow 1 (H1) was located along the southern boundary of the Site. It was approximately 3m tall and 1.5m wide. Species present included hawthorn Crataegus monogyna, ivy Hedera helix, bramble Rubus fruticosus, common nettle Urtica dioica, blackthorn Prunus spinosa, ash Fraxinus excelsior, common cleavers Galium aparine, cow parsley Anthriscus sylvestris and hedge bindweed Calystegia sepium. 5.7. Hedgerow 2 (H2) was located along the west of the Site forming the boundary with the gardens of the adjacent houses. The hedgerow was approximately 2m tall and 1m wide. The hedgerow was predominantly hawthorn with hedge bindweed present in some areas. 5.8. Hedgerow 3 (H3) was located along the northern boundary of the Site. There were several gaps present. Species present included blackthorn, hawthorn, ash, cow parsley, white dead nettle Lamium album, common nettle and buddleia Buddleja davidii. 5.9. Hedgerow 4 (H4) was located along the eastern boundary of the Site. The hedgerow was approximately 2-3m tall. Species present included hawthorn, blackthorn, ash, bramble and dog rose Rosa canina. 5.10. This habitat was of intermediate ecological value.

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Photograph 1: Hedgerow Scattered scrub 5.11. There were small patches of scattered scrub across the semi-improved grassland on the Site. 5.12. Species present included hawthorn, blackthorn and dog rose. 5.13. This habitat was of low ecological value.

Photograph 2: Scattered scrub Scattered trees 5.14. There were several scattered trees located within the hedgerows bounding the Site. 5.15. The trees present were all ash. Trees were inspected for their potential to support roosting bats. All trees were found to be of low-negligible potential. Trees were considered suitable for nesting birds. 5.16. This habitat was of low to intermediate ecological value.

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Photograph 3: Ash tree within hedgerow Semi-improved grassland 5.17. The dominant habitat on site was poor semi-improved grassland which covered the majority of the area. The grassland was unmanaged with scattered scrub colonising across the area. 5.18. Species present included annual meadow-grass Poa annua, red fescue Festuca rubra, hedge bindweed, common hogweed Heracleum sphondylium, bramble, willowherb Chamerion angustifolium, cut-leaved crane’s-bill Geranium dissectum, hawksbeard, dog rose, ribwort plantain Plantago lancelota, creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens, hop trefoil Trifolium campestre, curled dock Rumex crispus, white clover Trifolium repens, broadleaved dock Rumex obtusifolius, white dead nettle, silverweed Potentilla anserina, field forget-me-not Myosotis arvensis and ash regen. 5.19. This habitat was of low to intermediate ecological value.

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Figure 4: Semi-improved grassland

Evidence of Protected Species and Other Faunal Interest 5.20. A number of bird were recorded incidentally as part of the survey. These included blackbird Turdus merula, song thrush Turdus philomelos, wren Troglodytes Troglodytes, wood pigeon Columba palumbus and lesser whitethroat Sylvia curruca.

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6. EVALUATION OF ECOLOGICAL CONTEXT The Site 6.1. The Site itself is within Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire. The Site comprised semi-improved grassland, hedgerows, scrub and scattered trees. The Site is surrounded by residential development to the north, south and west. There is some connectivity to the wider local area to the east, through hedgerows along the boundaries of off-site arable fields.. 6.1. Overall the Site consists of habitats typical of, and common within, its local context. Statutory Sites 6.2. The Site itself is not subject to any statutory nature conservation designation. 6.3. There are no statutory designated sites within 2km of the Site. 6.4. Impact Risk Zones (IRZs) are a tool developed by Natural England to provide an initial assessment of the potential risks to SSSIs. The Site falls within one IRZ for the Normanton Pastures SSSI, however the IRZ does not apply to residential developments of this nature and as such further advice need not be sought. Non-statutory Sites 6.5. The Site itself is not subject to any non-statutory nature conservation designation. 6.6. The nearest non-statutory designated nature conservation site is Cotgrave Colliery LWS located approximately 1km from the Site. 6.7. Overall, given the nature of the proposals and the nature conservation sites in the local area, it is considered that there will be no negative impact upon any statutory or non-statutory designation.

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7. HABITAT EVALUATION 7.1. The proposals for the Site involve the development of the Site to provide a new residential development with associated open space. 7.2. There were no habitats within the Site considered to be of national ecological value. Grassland 7.3. The majority of the grassland exhibited a relatively species-poor example of this habitat type. The grassland margins did however offer foraging opportunities for reptiles and amphibians if present in the local area. Hedgerows 7.4. The hedgerows were not considered to be ecologically ‘important’ under the Hedgerow Regulations 1997. Hedgerows H1, H3 and H4 were however of sufficient diversity of woody species to be considered Priority Habitat under Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (NERC) 2006. The hedgerows and associated trees offered potential foraging and shelter opportunities for a range of species.

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8. FAUNAL EVALUATION Desk Study 8.1. The desk study located a variety of protected species records for the local area (see plan and details at Appendix 1). 8.2. The Site has been assessed on the suitability of the habitats to support such protected species and the likelihood of those species being present. Table 3 below provides a summary account of protected species within the Site and local area.

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Table 2: Summary of Protected Species Associated With the Site

Species Recorded in desk study Evidence on Site Potential on Site to support Impact on species presence

Amphibians Yes – common toad, common frog, None Yes – there is suitable terrestrial Low-Moderate – the semi- smooth newt and great crested newt habitat in the form of semi- improved grassland and scrub records. The closest record is for improved grassland, scrub and is to be removed however common frog 0.2km from the Site. hedgerow. There are no limited opportunities for waterbodies within 500m of the amphibians such as great Site. crested newt were present due to the lack of suitable waterbodies.

Badgers Yes – there were several records of None Yes – the semi-improved Low – the semi-improved badgers with the closest being over grassland, hedgerows and scrub grassland and scrub is to be 0.4km from the Site. provide suitable foraging and removed however no evidence commuting habitat. of badger activity found. Safeguards are recommended should badgers utilise the Site on occasion.

Bats Yes – several common species including None Yes – there is potential for bats Low – the majority of the soprano and common pipistrelle and to use the hedgerows and hedgerows are to be retained Daubenton’s bat. Two less common scattered trees for foraging and except for access points into species whiskered bat and noctule bat commuting. the Site. No roosting features have also been recorded in the local to be affected. area.

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Species Recorded in desk study Evidence on Site Potential on Site to support Impact on species presence

Birds No information provided Yes – an Yes – there is potential for birds Low – the majority of assemblage of to be utilising the hedgerows, scattered trees and hedgerows common bird scrub and scattered trees for are to be retained. The scrub is species foraging and nesting. to be removed.

Reptiles Yes – several records of grass snake. The None Yes – the semi-improved Moderate-High – the semi- closest record is 0.8km from the Site. grassland, scrub and hedgerows improved grassland and scrub provide suitable habitat. are to be removed. Further assessment is recommended.

Otter Yes – several records, the closest is None No – there is no running water Negligible – as there is no 1.7km from the Site. on Site. potential on Site.

Water vole Yes – several records with the closest None No – there is no running water Negligible – as there is no 0.6km from the Site. on Site. potential on Site.

Other faunal Yes – several records of brown hare and None Yes – there is potential for Low – the majority of the interest hedgehog within 2km of the Site. hedgehogs within the hedgerows are to be retained. (e.g. fox, hare) hedgerows.

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9. RECOMMENDATIONS, FURTHER SURVEYS AND ENHANCEMENTS Overview 9.1. Recommendations have been provided within this report that will safeguard the existing ecological interest features within the Site. Wherever possible, measures to enhance ecological and biodiversity value have also been set out. 9.2. Based on the survey undertaken to date and the recommendations for further surveys, the presence and potential presence of protected species has been given due regard. 9.3. In conclusion, implementation of the measures provided within this report enable the proposals to accord with national and local planning policy for nature conservation. Designated Sites 9.4. Due to the distance between the Site and designated nature conservation sites in the local area it is considered highly unlikely that there will be any significant adverse effects on these sites as a result of the works. Therefore, no recommendations in relation to designated sites are made. Habitats 9.5. It is recommended that as far as possible, the boundary features including the intact hedgerows and associated scattered trees, should be retained as they offer potential foraging, breeding and sheltering opportunities for a range of species. 9.6. In order to increase the biodiversity value of the site as part of the development any landscape planting should incorporate native species, including those species known to provide foraging opportunities for breeding birds and nectar sources for invertebrates. Species Amphibians 9.7. Although there is suitable terrestrial habitat on site there are no waterbodies within the local vicinity. Therefore the likelihood of great crested newts being present is highly unlikely. The recommendations given for reptiles will also act to safeguard any common amphibians that may use the Site on occasion. 9.8. In the unlikely event that great crested newt be encountered, works must stop immediately and a member of the Lockhart Garratt ecology team contacted for advice. Badger 9.9. No evidence of badger activity was found within or immediately adjacent to the Site. Badgers readily establish new setts, therefore should any evidence of badger activity be found prior to construction, a member of the Lockhart Garratt ecology team contacted for advice. 9.10. General construction safeguards should also be implemented as a precaution, which will also act to safeguard other mammals, such as fox:

 All contractors and Site personnel will be briefed on the potential presence of mammals such as Badger within the Site.  Any trenches or deep pits within the Site that are to be left open overnight will be provided with a means of escape should an animal enter. This could simply be in the form of a

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roughened plank of wood placed in the trench as a ramp to the surface. This is particularly important if the trench fills with water.  Any trenches will be inspected each morning to ensure no animals have become trapped overnight.  Food and litter should not be left within the working area overnight.  Should badger be encountered during the works or a new sett found, the Ecologist should be contacted for advice. Bats 9.11. The Site offers potential roosting and foraging opportunities for bats, with several trees possessing features of potential for roosting bats. It is recommended that as much of this habitat is retained where practicable, maintaining foraging and commuting features for bats and other species, along with the maintenance of connectivity between the Site and surrounding, wider landscape. 9.12. Where this is not possible, for example to facilitate access into the development, enhancement of remaining hedgerows with native planting and the planting of new hedgerows is recommended as a tool to offset this loss in biodiversity. 9.13. The following construction and lighting measures should be implemented to ensure there is no negative impact on bats that commute through the Site.

 Night working should be avoided where possible, lighting used during the construction phase must be directed away from the trees around the boundaries of the Site.  Construction practices should follow best practice in terms of dust and noise and control.  Any exterior lighting installed on the new buildings should be directed away from the retained trees and hedgerows. 9.14. The current Site lacks bat roosting potential in the majority of the trees on site but there is potential for bats to be utilising the Site for foraging and commuting. There is opportunity to erect bat boxes on some of the trees to be retained/new buildings to offer bat roosting. It would be recommended to install three bat boxes on retained trees, for example Schwegler 2FF. Nesting Birds 9.15. As the scattered trees, introduced shrubs and hedgerows may potentially offer breeding opportunities for birds works affecting these habitats should take place outside the bird breeding season (March to August inclusive). If in the event works need to proceed within this period then specialist advice from a suitably qualified ecologist should be sought. Reptiles 9.16. The Site offers habitats typically favoured by reptiles for basking and shelter. 9.17. Surveys to determine the presence/likely absence of reptiles at the Site is required to determine whether any reptile species are present. Surveys will involve searching for animals following the laying of artificial refuges, such as corrugated iron sheets and roofing felt. The optimum period for reptile surveys is in April, May and September however surveys may be undertaken between April and September.

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General 9.18. If in the unlikely event any protected species (e.g. amphibians, badgers, bats, reptiles, or nesting birds) are encountered as part of the works, then all works must stop, with advice sought immediately from Lockhart Garratt (01536 408840).

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10. REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bat Conservation Trust (2016) Bat Surveys: Good Practice Guidelines 3rd Edition

British Standards Institution (2013). British Standard 42020:2013. Biodiversity – Code of Practice for planning and development.

CIEEM (2016) Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment in the UK and Ireland: Terrestrial, Freshwater and Coastal, 2nd edition. Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, Winchester

CIEEM (2017) Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (GPEA)

English Nature (2001) Great Crested Newt Mitigation Guidelines

Froglife (1999) Reptile Survey – Advice Sheet 10

JNCC (2010). Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey: A technique for environmental audit.

JNCC (1998) The Herpetofauna Worker’s Manual

Langton et al (2001) The Great Crested Newt Conservation Handbook

Mammal Society (2013) How to Find and Identify Mammals, 2nd Edition

Natural England (2004) Bat Mitigation Guidelines

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Appendix 1: Desk Study Results Ref: 18-0380

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Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Record Centre Marie Allcoat Communities Courtyard Wollaton Park PA & Credit Controller Wollaton Road Lockhart Garratt Nottingham 8 Melbourne House NG8 2AD Corbygate Business Park Weldon Tel: 0115 876 2188 Email: nbgrcg@ Corby nottinghamcity.gov.uk Northamptonshire www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk NN17 5JG /nbgrc

20th April 2018

Your ref: Email of 19th April 2018 LGPO 17-1337 Our ref: G: nbrcenqu/LockhartGarratt5.doc

Dear Marie,

Ref: 2km radius of land off Hollycross Lane, Cotgrave grid reference SK 6498 3543. Non- statutory sites and protected and notable species data request

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

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

No. Name Area District Grid Ref. Description Interest 2/500 Grantham 15.099 Rushcliffe SK 672347 A long stretch of Botanical, Canal ha District disused canal Water Beetle (Hollygate providing a good and/or Water Bridge to variety of aquatic, Bug Kinoulton) marsh, and dry grassland communities 2/503 Cotgrave 150.55 Rushcliffe SK 645330 An extensive area Botanical, Forest 5 ha District of broadleaved and Butterfly - coniferous White-letter plantations with Hairstreak valuable clearings 2015, Brown and rides Argus, Common Blue, Purple

Hairstreak, Small Copper, Small Heath 2015, Amphibian and/or Reptile 5/229 Grantham 1.233 Rushcliffe SK 639366 A section of canal Botanical, Canal, ha District with notable Water Beetle Cotgrave emergent and bank- and/or Water side plant Bug communities 5/234 Cotgrave 42.405 Rushcliffe SK 647364 A mosaic of Botanical, Colliery ha District habitats on a former Butterfly - colliery site Dingy Skipper 2009

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

Enclosed is a map and protected and notable species records are provided as a separate Excel table.

Our data set includes Nottinghamshire Bat Groups records. The bat data is an amalgamation of two data sets. Some records may be duplicates but because of ambiguities we have not removed records. Where records appear the same those with an asterisk in column A (Group - as Bat*) are from Nottinghamshire Bat Group. Distances and directions from your site are given in the attached Excel table.

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

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

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

There will be a charge of £141.00 plus vat for this data search invoice to follow.

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

Yours sincerely

Peter Acton Nottinghamshire Biological and Geological Record Centre

2 Group Symbol Species Sex Age Habitat 10km Year Date Record Quantity RecCode Site Recorder Badger Badger 63 13/04/2015 Cotgrave Owen, Fred verified Michael Walker Badger Badger 63 02/06/1995 Clipstone-on-the-Wolds Badger Badger 63 13/06/1999 Cotgrave Badger Badger 63 23/10/1998 Cotgrave Badger Badger 63 Summer 2013 Sett canalside north of Cotgrave Peter Ley Nottinghamshire Badger Group Badger Badger 63 2018 08/02/2018 Cotgrave Country Park, on/in railway C. Ward Badger Badger 63 25/09/1993 Cotgrave Badger Badger 63 Summer 2013 Sett development site north of Cotgrave Peter Ley Nottinghamshire Badger Group Badger Badger 63 10/07/2000 Cotgrave Badger Badger 63 18/09/2000 Cotgrave Badger Badger 63 02/11/1994 Stragglethorpe Badger Badger 63 31/03/2003 Cotgrave Badger Badger 63 18/09/2000 Kinoulton Badger Badger 63 18/09/1993 Owthorpe Badger Badger 63 12/06/1998 Cotgrave Badger Badger 63 2016 2016 Nottinghamshire Champneys, Anna Badger Badger 63 Summer 2013 Sett near Hollygate farm Peter Ley Nottinghamshire Badger Group Badger Badger 63 2016 2016 Champneys, Anna Badger Badger 63 2018 22/02/2018 Cotgrave, near via P. Ley Badger Badger 63 2018 26/02/2018 Stragglethorpe via P. Ley Bat Bat sp. 63 01/08/2005 Roost 30 6 Foxhill, Cotgrave Bat Bat sp. 63 16/04/2009 Casual Morkinshire Lane, Cotgrave Bat Bat sp. 63 06/1986 Roost Acacia House, 11 Bingham Road, Cotgrave Bat Bat sp. 63 01/07/2004-30/09/2004 Casual Mill Lane, Cotgrave Bat Bat sp. 63 01/07/2004-30/09/2004 Casual A46 Cotgrave Gorse Bat Bat sp. 63 27/04/1992 Roost 1 90 Ringleas, Cotgrave Bat Bat sp. 63 01/07/2004-30/09/2004 Casual A46 Cotgrave Gorse Bat Bat sp. 63 01/03/2003-30/09/2003 Roost Cotgrave Bat Bat sp. 63 01/03/2003-30/09/2003 Roost Cotgrave Bat Bat sp. 63 01/03/2003-30/09/2003 Roost Cotgrave Bat Bat sp. 63 01/07/2004-30/09/2004 Casual Cropwell Butler Bat Brown Long-eared 63 10/07/1997 Casual 1 13 White Furrows, Cotgrave Bat Brown Long-eared 63 1989 13/08/1989 Cotgrave, near Morkinshire Cottages Warren, D. Bat Brown Long-eared 63 04/05/2001 Casual 10 Plumtree Road, Cotgrave Bat Brown Long-eared 63 13/08/1989 Casual 1 Monkinshire Cottages, Monkinshire Lane, Cotgrave Bat Brown Long-eared 63 13/08/1989 Casual nr Post Office by Church, Cotgrave Bat Brown Long-eared 63 11/09/2000 Casual 2 Pinfield Close, Cotgrave Bat Brown Long-eared 63 11/09/2000 Casual 1 The Park, Cotgrave Bat Brown Long-eared 63 05/05/2001 Roost 4 10a Plumtree Road, Cotgrave Bat Brown Long-eared 63 2015 Jul-2015 18 Sean Gallagher Bat Brown Long-eared 63 09/08/1989 Casual 1 24 Avondale, Cotgrave Bat Common Pipistrelle 63 24/05/2011 Casual 2 Cotgrave Country Park Mark Woods Bat Common Pipistrelle 63 Aug-11 casual Cotgrave Country Park T Yardley EMEC Bat Common Pipistrelle 63 01/07/2004-30/09/2004 Casual Mill Lane, Cotgrave Bat Daubenton's 63 24/05/2011 Casual 1 Cotgrave Country Park Neville Davey Bat Daubenton's 63 24/05/2011 Casual 1 Cotgrave Country Park Mark Woods Bat Noctule 63 24/05/2011 Casual 2 Cotgrave Country Park Neville Davey Bat Noctule 63 Aug-11 casual Cotgrave Country Park T Yardley EMEC Bat Noctule 63 24/05/2011 Casual 2 Cotgrave Country Park Mark Woods Bat Pipistrelle 63 25/02/2000 Roost 1 Benbecula, Church Gate, Clipston-on-the-Wolds Bat Pipistrelle 63 13/08/1999 Casual 1 23 Daisy Close, Cotgrave Bat Pipistrelle 63 15/08/2002 Roost 28 5 Foxhill, Cotgrave Bat Pipistrelle 63 23/01/2002 Roost 1 Highfields Primary School, Candleby Lane, Cotgrave Bat Pipistrelle 63 18/06/2007 Casual 1 Cotgrave Bat Pipistrelle 63 18/06/2007 Casual 2 Cotgrave Bat Pipistrelle 63 25/08/1987 Roost 1 4 Mill Lane, Cotgrave Bat Pipistrelle 63 22/01/2002 Roost Cotgrave Bat Pipistrelle 63 30/06/1997 Casual 1 6 Cloverdale, Cotgrave Bat Pipistrelle 63 09/09/1990 Roost 5 25 Marlwood, Cotgrave Bat Pipistrelle (45 Khz) 63 24/05/2011 Casual 2 Cotgrave Country Park Neville Davey Bat Pipistrelle sp. 63 01/07/2004-30/09/2004 Casual Mill Lane, Cotgrave Bat Pipistrelle sp. 63 03/05/2012 casual Firdale House, Cotgrave A Sharkey EMEC Bat Pipistrelle sp. 63 01/07/2004-30/09/2004 Casual A46 Cotgrave Gorse Bat Pipistrelle sp. 63 01/07/2004-30/09/2004 Casual A46 Cotgrave Gorse Bat Whiskered/Brandt's 63 01/07/2004-30/09/2004 Casual Mill Lane, Cotgrave Bat Whiskered/Brandt's 63 01/07/2004-30/09/2004 Casual Foss House, Colston Gate Bat* D Brown Long-eared 63 2011 20/08/2011 1 32 Gripps Common,Cotgrave Mel Messham Bat* G Brown Long-eared 63 2001 04/05/2001 E confirmed roostPlumtree Road, Cotgrave B Collins Bat* G Brown Long-eared 63 2009 13/02/2009 O unconfirmed3 roost Owthorpe Road, Cotgrave. Barry Collins Bat* G Brown Long-eared 63 2009 13/02/2009 O unconfirmed3 roost Owthorpe Road, Cotgrave. Barry Collins Bat* D Brown Long-eared 63 2011 06/08/2011 1 Cotgrave Freda Hopper Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 11/06/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record Transect - frequency ANABAT Michael Walker Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 11/06/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record Transect - frequency ANABAT Michael Walker Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 11/06/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record Transect - frequency ANABAT Michael Walker Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 11/06/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record Transect - frequency ANABAT Michael Walker Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 08/08/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record transect - full south spectrum west Notts Michael Walker Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 08/08/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record transect - full south spectrum west Notts Michael Walker Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 08/08/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record transect - full south spectrum west Notts Michael Walker Bat* G Common Pipistrelle 63 2002 15/08/2002 28 confirmed roost5 Foxhill, house Cotgrave soffit M Walker Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 29-31/08/2015 Bat DetectorCotgrave Record - frequency ANABAT Rachel Rutherford Bat* G Common Pipistrelle 63 2007 18/06/2007 2 Grounded bat/batCotgrave seen away from roost FPCR Bat* G Common Pipistrelle 63 2007 18/06/2007 1 Grounded bat/batCotgrave seen away from roost FPCR Bat* D Common Pipistrelle 63 2011 Aug-11 No record codeCotgrave given Country Park Tim Yardley Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 05/06/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record Transect - full spectrum Michael and Alison Walker Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 05/06/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record Transect - full spectrum Michael and Alison Walker Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 08/08/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record transect - full south spectrum west Notts Michael Walker Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 08/08/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record transect - full south spectrum west Notts Michael Walker Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 08/08/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record transect - full south spectrum west Notts Michael Walker Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 05/06/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record Transect - frequency ANABAT Michael and Alison Walker Bat* A Common Pipistrelle 63 2015 05/06/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record Transect - full spectrum Michael and Alison Walker Bat* D Daubenton's 63 2011 24/05/2011 Seen alive Cotgrave Country Park Mark Woods Bat* A Myotis sp. 63 2015 29-31/08/2015 Bat DetectorCotgrave Record Rachel Rutherford Bat* A Noctule 63 2015 29-31/08/2015 Bat DetectorCotgrave Record Rachel Rutherford Bat* A Noctule 63 2015 08/08/2015 Bat DetectorCar Record transect south west Notts Michael Walker Bat* D Noctule 63 2011 Aug-11 Bat DetectorCotgrave Record Country Park Tim Yardley Bat* D Noctule 63 2011 24/05/2011 2 Cotgrave Country Park Mark Woods Bat* G Pipistrellus Fsp. A 63 2002 22/01/2002 1 confirmed roostCotgrave E. Palmer Bat* G Pipistrellus sp. 63 2002 22/01/2002 1 Cotgrave E. Palmer Bat* G Pipistrellus sp. 63 2007 18/06/2007 2 Cotgrave FPCR Bat* D Pipistrellus sp. 63 2011 24/05/2011 2 Cotgrave C P M Woods Bat* D Pipistrellus sp. 63 2012 03/05/2012 Bat DetectorFirdale Record House, Cotgrave Alison Sharkey Bat* G Pipistrellus sp. 63 2005 00/09/2005 indeterminate Cotgrave Alison Livesy Bat* A Soprano Pipistrelle 63 2015 29-31/08/2015 Bat DetectorCotgrave Record Rachel Rutherford Butterfly Common Blue 63 2017 23/07/2017 2/503 Cotgrave Forest (Cotgrave) ex Richard Rogers 25/02/2018 Butterfly Common Blue 63 2017 30/04/2017 2/503 Cotgrave Forest (Cotgrave) ex Richard Rogers 25/02/2018 Butterfly Common Blue 63 2017 26/05/2017 2/503 Cotgrave Forest (Cotgrave) ex Richard Rogers 25/02/2018 Butterfly Common Blue 63 2017 08/07/2017 1 2/503 Cotgrave Forest (Cotgrave) ex Richard Rogers 25/02/2018 Butterfly Common Blue 63 2017 06/05/2017 2/503 Cotgrave Forest (Cotgrave) ex Richard Rogers 25/02/2018 Butterfly Common Blue 63 2017 13/08/2017 2/503 Cotgrave Forest (Cotgrave) ex Richard Rogers 25/02/2018 Butterfly Dingy Skipper 63 2009 5/234 Cotgrave Colliery Bill Bacon Butterfly Dingy Skipper 63 2009 5/234 Cotgrave Colliery Bill Bacon Butterfly Green Hairstreak 63 2017 26/05/2017 5 5/234 Cotgrave Colliery (Cotgrave Country Park (South end)) ex Richard Rogers 25/02/2018 Butterfly Silver-washed Fritillary 63 2017 09/07/2017 2/503 Cotgrave Forest (Cotgrave) ex Richard Rogers 25/02/2018 Butterfly Small Copper 63 2017 30/07/2017 1 2/503 Cotgrave Forest (Cotgrave) ex Richard Rogers 25/02/2018 Butterfly Small Copper 63 2017 08/07/2017 2/503 Cotgrave Forest (Cotgrave) ex Richard Rogers 25/02/2018 Butterfly White-letter Hairstreak 63 12/08/2015 4 2/503 Cotgrave Forest (Cotgrave Woods) Richard Rogers Butterfly White-letter Hairstreak 63 2017 08/07/2017 1 2/503 Cotgrave Forest (Cotgrave) ex Richard Rogers 25/02/2018 Butterfly White-letter Hairstreak 63 2017 09/07/2017 2 2/503 Cotgrave Forest (Cotgrave) ex Richard Rogers 25/02/2018 Butterfly White-letter Hairstreak 63 2017 19/07/2017 3 2/503 Cotgrave Forest (Cotgrave) ex Richard Rogers 25/02/2018 Butterfly White-letter Hairstreak 63 2017 09/07/2017 1 2/503 Cotgrave Forest (Cotgrave) ex Richard Rogers 25/02/2018 Herpetofauna Common Frog 63 29/07/2015 1 Peashill Farm Herpetofauna Common Frog 63 03/04/1995 100+ Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Frog 63 Summer 1995 10 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Frog 63 1984 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Frog 63 1992 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Frog 63 06/10/2000 8 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Frog 63 2001 ~15 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Frog 63 1995 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Frog 63 2000 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Frog 63 1995 1 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Frog 63 05/2012 Pond near disused railway, Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Frog 63 24/05/2011 Cotgrave Country Park Mark Woods Herpetofauna 63 Common Frog Grassland 63 2014 24/09/2014 1 common frog Cotgrave Country Park Karen Taylor Herpetofauna Common Frog Pond 39c/d 63 01/05/2004-31/05/2004 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Frog Pond 39b 63 24/03/2003-28/03/2003 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Frog Pond 39b 63 22/04/2003-25/04/2003 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Frog 63 2009 11/04/2009 Grantham Canal BWW Herpetofauna Common Frog Pond 40 63 24/03/2003-28/03/2003 Grantham Canal, west of A46 Herpetofauna Common Frog Pond 41 63 24/03/2003-28/03/2003 Grantham Canal, west of A46 Herpetofauna Common Toad 63 07/1995 2 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Toad 63 1995 3 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Toad 63 05/2012 Pond near disused railway, Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Toad 63 17/05/2011 6 Cotgrave Country Park Mark Woods Herpetofauna Common Toad 63 24/05/2011 Cotgrave Country Park Mark Woods Herpetofauna Common Toad Pond 39b 63 24/03/2003-28/03/2003 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Common Toad Pond 38a 63 24/03/2003-28/03/2003 Owthorpe Herpetofauna Grass Snake 63 02/11/2003 Positive Clipstone-on-the-Wolds Herpetofauna Grass Snake 63 2014 14/09/2014 Sighting 1 1 individual seen at Clipston on the Wolds, individual was seen on the road and was most likely to have been hit by a car. Peter Haynes, Environment Agency Herpetofauna Grass Snake 63 10/2004 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave Herpetofauna Grass Snake 63 06/1996 1 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Grass Snake 63 1994-1995 1 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Grass Snake 63 1984-1985 1 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Grass Snake 63 1994 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Grass Snake 63 10/2004 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave Herpetofauna Great Crested Newt 63 2005 Present. No further details Cotgrave A46 Report - ScottWilson for Highways Authority Herpetofauna Great Crested Newt Pond 39b 63 10/03/2003-14/03/2003 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Great Crested Newt Pond 39b 63 24/03/2003-28/03/2003 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Great Crested Newt Pond 39b 63 22/04/2003-25/04/2003 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Great Crested Newt Pond 39b 63 22/04/2003-25/04/2003 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Great Crested Newt Pond 39b 63 22/04/2003-25/04/2003 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Great Crested Newt Pond 39b 63 10/05/2003-16/05/2003 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 63 1992 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 63 1992 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 63 05/2012 Pond near disused railway, Cotgrave Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 63 05/2012 Pond near disused railway, Cotgrave Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 63 17/05/2011 6 Cotgrave Country Park Mark Woods Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 63 24/05/2011 Cotgrave Country Park Mark Woods Herpetofauna Smooth Newt Pond 39c/d 63 24/03/2003-28/03/2003 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Smooth Newt Pond 39b 62 10/03/2003-14/03/2003 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Smooth Newt Pond 39b 63 22/04/2003-25/04/2003 Cotgrave Herpetofauna Smooth Newt 63 12/05/2008 Former Colliery site, Cotgrave Herpetofauna Smooth Newt Pond 38a 63 24/03/2003-28/03/2003 Owthorpe Herpetofauna Smooth Newt Pond 38b 63 24/03/2003-28/03/2003 Owthorpe Herpetofauna Smooth Newt Pond 38b 63 10/05/2003-16/05/2003 Owthorpe Invasive species Fallopia japonica 63 12/06/2005 Cotgrave D C Wood Invasive Species Heracleum mantegazzianum 63 2015 29/07/2015 Peashill Farm, Cotgrave Nelson, M. Invasive species Heracleum mantegazzianum 63 29/07/2015 1 Peashill Farm Mark Nelson Avian Ecology Invasive species Impatiens glandulifera 63 21/06/2010 Cotgrave Forest Dave Wood Invasive Species Zebra Mussel 63 1983 26/12/1983 Cotgrave SK63I D.T. Holyoak Invasive Species Zebra Mussel 63 1983 26/12/1983 Cotgrave SK63I D.T. Holyoak Mammal Brown hare 63 2015 25/07/2015 Sighting 1 1 Individual on Gilliver Lane Clipston on the Wolds Peter Haynes, Environment Agency Mammal Brown Hare Fields 63 31/03/2005 1 Cotgrave L Demaine Mammal Brown Hare 63 2015 07/04/2015 Owen, Fred Mammal Brown Hare Arable 63 23/04/2004 1 Cotgrave K Wakerley Mammal Brown Hare 63 24/05/2011 2 Cotgrave Country Park Mark Woods Mammal Brown Hare Field grazed63 by cattle 20/07/2004 2 Cotgrave country park Mr H Fisher Mammal Brown Hare 63 23/04/2006 Cotgrave Country Park Alex Maslen, 37 Wellin Lane, Edwalton NG12 4HS [email protected] Mammal Hedgehog 63 2015 2015 Mammal Hedgehog 63 2016 2016 Mammal Hedgehog 63 2016 2016 Mammal Hedgehog 63 2016 2016 Mammal Hedgehog 63 Summer 2010 1 61 Daleside, Cotgrave P Currier Mammal 63 Hedgehog urban/rural fringe63 2014 02/09/2014 1 Cotgrave Karen Taylor GIS Development Officer, Notts CC Mammal 63 Hedgehog 63 2014 13/09/2014 1 Cotgrave Karen Taylor GIS Development Officer, Notts CC Mammal Hedgehog 63 23/07/2012 1 Cotgrave Karen E. Taylor via C. Jackson Mammal Hedgehog 63 03/05/2012 1 Firdale House, Cotgrave A Sharkey EMEC Mammal Hedgehog 63 2015 2015 Mammal Reeves's Muntjac 63 04/07/2010 Cotgrave Colliery Mark Woods Mammal Roe Deer 63 2016 11/04/2016 Nottinghamshire Chick, Andrew Mammal Roe Deer 63 2016 11/04/2016 Chick, Andrew Nottinghamshire Rare PlantAquilegia Register vulgaris Species 63 05/10/2011 Neophyte Cotgrave Country Park & Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantAquilegia Register vulgaris Species 63 04/07/2010 Neophyte Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantAquilegia Register vulgaris Species 63 05/10/2011 Neophyte Cotgrave Country Park ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantAquilegia Register vulgaris Species former mine63 site 14/06/2013 Cotgrave CollieryCotgrave site ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantBrassica Register nigra Species 63 24/08/1999 Locally Scarce Cotgrave Plantation ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantCallitriche Register truncata Species 63 2000-2010 Nationally Scarce Species Cotgrave ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantEpilobium Register x erroneumSpecies 63 04/07/1999 Locally Scarce Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantEpilobium Register x haussknechtianumSpecies 63 04/07/1999 Locally Rare Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantEpilobium Register x interjectumSpecies 63 2001 Uncommon in Notts Cotgrave Disused Railway ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantEpilobium Register x limosumSpecies 63 24/06/2011 Uncommon in Notts Cotgrave Dismantled Railway Line ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantEuphorbia Register exigua Species 63 25/07/2012 Near threatened Cotgrave Colliery ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantFilago Register vulgaris Species 63 26/06/2015 Cotgrave CP ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantFilago Register vulgaris Species 63 2000-2012 Near Threatened Cotgrave ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantGeranium Register rotundifolium Species 63 04/06/2003 Locally Scarce Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantHypericum Register androsaemum Species former mine63 site 14/06/2013 Cotgrave CollieryCotgrave site ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantHypericum Register maculatum Species 63 08/07/1989 Uncommon in Notts Cotgrave Forest ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantHypericum Register maculatum Species 63 08/07/1989 Uncommon in Notts Cotgrave Forest ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantJuncus Register compressus Species 63 22/06/2010 Near Threatened Cotgrave Colliery Pond ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantJuncus Register compressus Species 63 10/09/2005 Near Threatened Cotgrave Colliery Drain ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantJuncus Register compressus Species 63 25/11/2007 Near Threatened Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantLinaria Register repens Species 63 19/08/2013 1 large cloneCotgrave CollieryCotgrave site ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantLinaria Register x sepium Species 63 14/06/1995 Locally Scarce Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantLinaria Register x sepium Species 63 20/07/2011 Native Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantParentucellia Register Speciesviscosa 63 24/06/2011 Uncommon in Notts Cotgrave Colliery Tip ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantPolypogon Register monspeliensis Species 63 25/11/2009 Nationally Scarce Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantPolypogon Register monspeliensis Species 63 25/11/2009 Nationally Scarce Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantPolypogon Register monspeliensis Species 63 25/11/2009 Nationally Scarce Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantPolypogon Register monspeliensis Species 63 25/11/2009 Nationally Scarce Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantPolypogon Register monspeliensis Species 63 25/11/2009 Nationally Scarce Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantPolypogon Register monspeliensis Species 63 25/11/2009 Nationally Scarce Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantPolypogon Register monspeliensis Species 63 25/11/2009 Nationally Scarce Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantPolypogon Register monspeliensis Species 63 25/11/2009 Nationally Scarce Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantSenecio Register x subnebrodensis Species 63 28/08/1995 Locally Scarce Cotgrave, Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantSenecio Register x subnebrodensis Species 63 28/08/1995 Locally Scarce Cotgrave, Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantTorilis Register arvensis Species 63 24/06/2011 Endangered Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantTypha Register x glauca Species 63 20/08/2015 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantTypha Register x glauca Species 63 27/07/2009 Locally Scarce Cotgrave, Grantham Canal ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantVerbena Register officinalis Species 63 20/08/2012 Locally Scarce Cotgrave Gorse ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantVeronica Register polita Species 63 04/07/2010 Uncommon in Notts Cotgrave Colliery Yards ex Mark Woods May 2017 Nottinghamshire Rare PlantViola Register tricolor Speciessubsp. tricolor 63 2000-2010 Near Threatened Cotgrave ex Mark Woods May 2017 Odonata Black-tailed Skimmer Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation 2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Odonata Black-tailed Skimmer Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation 2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Odonata Black-tailed Skimmer Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation 2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Odonata Broad-bodied Chaser Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation 2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Odonata Broad-bodied Chaser Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation 2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Odonata Broad-bodied Chaser Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation 2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Odonata Emperor Dragonfly Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation 2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Odonata Emperor Dragonfly Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation 2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Odonata Emperor Dragonfly Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation 2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Odonata Migrant Hawker Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation 2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Odonata Migrant Hawker Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation 2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Odonata Migrant Hawker Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation 2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Odonata Ruddy Darter Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation 2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Odonata Ruddy Darter Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation 2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Odonata Ruddy Darter Disused canal63 with plenty of marginal1989-2000 vegetation Cotgrave2/867 Grantham Canal (Grantham Canal (Notts Section) whole site runs from Gamston SK6036 to SK7129 on the Leics border) Dr. S. Wright Otter Otter 63 19/01/2001 Grantham Canal via Env Agency Water Beetle Agabus bipustulatus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Agabus bipustulatus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Agabus nebulosus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Agabus sturmii Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Agabus sturmii Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Anacaena bipustulata Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 Local B (from Sorby Atlas 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Anacaena globulus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Anacaena limbata Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Anacaena limbata Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Anacaena limbata Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Cercyon convexiusculus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 Local B (from2 adultsSorby Atlas 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Cercyon convexiusculus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 Local B (from7 adultsSorby Atlas 2006) 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Cercyon marinus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 Local A (from2 adultsSorby Atlas 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Cercyon marinus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 Local A (from Sorby Atlas 2006) 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Colymbetes fuscus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Dryops luridus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 common 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Enochrus melanocephalus Trent Valley 63& Rises 2000 Local A (from1 presentSorby Atlas 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Enochrus testaceus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 Local B (from4 presentSorby Atlas 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Graptodytes pictus Trent Valley 63& Rises 2000 Local B (from Sorby Atlas 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Graptodytes pictus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 Local B (from Sorby Atlas 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Gyrinus substriatus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Gyrinus substriatus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Haliplus flavicollis Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 Local B (from Sorby Atlas 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Haliplus immaculatus Trent Valley 63& Rises 2000 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Haliplus lineatocollis Trent Valley 63& Rises 2000 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Haliplus ruficollis Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Haliplus sibiricus Trent Valley 63& Rises 2000 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Helochares lividus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 Local B (from2 pregnant/gravidSorby Atlas 2006) females2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Helophorus aequalis Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Helophorus brevipalpis Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Helophorus minutus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Helophorus minutus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hydraena riparia Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hydrobius fuscipes Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hydrobius fuscipes Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hydrobius fuscipes Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hydroglyphus geminus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 Local B (from Sorby Atlas 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hydroglyphus geminus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 Local B (from3 adultsSorby Atlas 2006) 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hydroporus angustatus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hydroporus discretus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 Local B (from Sorby Atlas 2006) 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hydroporus incognitus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hydroporus memnonius Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hydroporus palustris Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hydroporus palustris Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hydroporus planus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hydroporus tessellatus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hygrotus impressopunctatus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hygrotus inaequalis Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Hyphydrus ovatus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Ilybius fuliginosus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Laccobius bipunctatus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Laccobius bipunctatus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Laccobius minutus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Laccobius sinuatus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 Local A (from1 male,Sorby 5 Atlas females 2006) 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Laccophilus minutus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Liopterus haemorrhoidalis Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 Local B (from1 presentSorby Atlas 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Noterus clavicornis Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Ochthebius minimus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Ochthebius minimus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Beetle Ochthebius minimus Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Callicorixa praeusta Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Corixa punctata Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Corixa punctata Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Gerris lacustris Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Hesperocorixa linnaei Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 Local B (from4 males,Sorby Atlas2 females 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Hesperocorixa linnaei Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 Local B (from3 femalesSorby Atlas 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Hesperocorixa linnaei Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 Local B (from1 maleSorby Atlas 2006) 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Hesperocorixa sahlbergi Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Hesperocorixa sahlbergi Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Hydrometra stagnorum Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Ilyocoris cimicoides Trent Valley 63& Rises 2000 Local B (from Sorby Atlas 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Notonecta glauca Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Notonecta glauca Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Notonecta viridis Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 Local B (from1 adultSorby Atlas 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Sigara distincta Trent Valley 63& Rises 1999 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Sigara dorsalis Trent Valley 63& Rises 2000 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Sigara dorsalis Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Sigara falleni Trent Valley 63& Rises 2000 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Sigara fossarum Trent Valley 63& Rises 2000 Local B (from Sorby Atlas 2006) 5/229 Grantham Canal, Cotgrave (Grantham Canal: Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Bug Sigara lateralis Trent Valley 63& Rises 1998 2/500 Grantham Canal (Hollygate Bridge to Kinoulton) (Grantham Canal: NE of Cotgrave) Bob Merritt Water Vole Water Vole Canal 63 1995 Granthan Canal Water Vole Water Vole Canal 63 1995 Grantham Canal Water Vole Water Vole Canal 63 02/06/2002 Grantham Canal Water Vole Water Vole Canal 63 06/01/1995 Grantham Canal Water Vole Water Vole Canal 63 29/08/2000 Grantham Canal Water Vole Water Vole Canal 63 02/06/2002 Grantham Canal Water Vole Water Vole Canal 63 28/06/2000 Grantham Canal Water Vole Water Vole Canal 63 06/01/1999 Grantham Canal Water Vole Water Vole Canal 63 1995 Grantham Canal Water Vole Water Vole Field Pond 63 14/06/2004 2 Pond at Cropwell Bishop Water Vole Water Vole 63 21/04/2003 1 Mann Bridge,Cotgrave Water Vole Water Vole Canal 63 06/01/1995 Grantham Canal Water Vole Water Vole Canal 63 1995 Grantham Canal SK 6498 3543 5/2317

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Appendix 2: Phase 1 Plan Ref: 18-0316

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Appendix 3: Relevant Legislation

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NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Nationally, the Government’s commitment to sustainable development and conservation of biodiversity is set out in the National Planning Policy Framework. The NPPF was published in 2012 and replaces previous national planning policy, including ‘Planning Policy Statement 9 (Biological and Geological Conservation)’. At the heart of the NPPF is the presumption in favour of sustainable development (Paragraph 14). This presumption however does not apply when developments require appropriate assessment under the Habitats or Birds Directives (Paragraph 119). Under Paragraph 109, the NPPF sets out that “the planning system should contribute to and enhance the natural and local environment by: Minimising impacts on biodiversity and providing net gains in biodiversity where possible, contributing to the Government’s commitment to halt the overall decline in biodiversity, including by establishing coherent ecological networks that are more resilient to current and future pressures.” If a proposed development would result in significant harm to the natural environmental which cannot be avoided (through the use of an alternative site with less harmful impacts), mitigated or compensated for (as a last resort) then planning permission should be refused. Paragraph 118 comprises a number of principles which Local Authorities should apply: When determining planning applications, local planning authorities should aim to conserve and enhance biodiversity by applying the following principles:  if significant harm resulting from a development cannot be avoided (through locating on an alternative site with less harmful impacts), adequately mitigated, or, as a last resort, compensated for, then planning permission should be refused;  Proposed development on land within or outside a Site of Special Scientific Interest likely to have an adverse effect on a Site of Special Scientific Interest (either individually or in combination with other developments) should not normally be permitted. Where an adverse effect on the site’s notified special interest features is likely, an exception should only be made where the benefits of the development, at this site, clearly outweigh both the impacts that it is likely to have on the features of the site that make it of special scientific interest and any broader impacts on the national network of Sites of Special Scientific Interest;  development proposals where the primary objective is to conserve or enhance biodiversity should be permitted;  opportunities to incorporate biodiversity in and around developments should be encouraged;  planning permission should be refused for development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats, including ancient woodland and the loss of aged or veteran trees found outside ancient woodland, unless the need for, and benefits of, the development in that location clearly outweigh the loss; and  the following wildlife sites should be given the same protection as European sites: – potential Special Protection Areas and possible Special Areas of Conservation; – listed or proposed Ramsar sites; and

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– sites identified, or required, as compensatory measures for adverse effects on European sites, potential Special Protection Areas, possible Special Areas of Conservation, and listed or proposed Ramsar sites.”. National policy therefore implicitly recognises the importance of biodiversity and that with sensitive planning and design, development and conservation of the natural heritage can co-exist and benefits, in some circumstances, can be achieved. In March 2014 the Department for Communities and Local Government released guidance to support the NPPF, known as the National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG). This has been produced to provide guidance for planners and communities which will help deliver high quality development and sustainable growth. Government Circular ‘06/2005: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation The Government Circular 06/05 - Statutory Obligations and Their Impact within the Planning System’, which accompanied Planning Policy Statement 9, still remains valid. This guidance provides administrative guidance on the application of the law relating to planning and nature conservation as it applies in England. Paragraph 98 advises that the “presence of a protected species is a material consideration when a planning authority is considering a development proposal that, if carried out, would be likely to result in harm to the species or its habitat. Local authorities should consult Natural England before granting planning permission. They should consider attaching appropriate planning conditions or entering into planning obligations under which the developer would take steps to secure the long-term protection of the species. They should also advise developers that they must comply with any statutory species’ protection provisions affecting the site concerned … ”. Paragraph 99 advises that “it is essential that the presence or otherwise of protected species, and the extent that they may be affected by the proposed development, is established before the planning permission is granted, otherwise all relevant material considerations may not have been addressed in making the decision. The need to ensure ecological surveys are carried out should therefore only be left to coverage under the planning conditions in exceptional circumstances, with the result that the surveys are carried out after planning permission has been granted.” Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 The NERC Act came into force in 2006 and Section 40 places duties on public bodies to have regard to the conservation of biodiversity in the exercise of their normal functions. Section 41 of the Act requires the Secretary of State to publish a list of habitats and species which are of principal importance for the conservation of biodiversity in England. The list is used to guide decision-makers such as public bodies, including local authorities and utilities companies, in implementing their duty under Section 40, to have regard for the conservation of biodiversity. The current lists of species and habitats is largely derived from those listed under the UK Bap, which continue to be regarded as a priority under country-level biodiversity strategies. In England there are 53 habitats and 943 species of principal importance on the Section 41 list.

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UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework In 2007, the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) Partnership published an updated list of priority UK species and habitats covering terrestrial, freshwater and marine biodiversity to focus conservation action for species and habitats in the UK. The UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework succeeds the UK BAP. The Framework continues the conservation work initiated by the UK BAP following the establishment of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1992. The purpose of the Framework is to set a broad structure for conservation across the UK until 2020. In summary:  To set out a shared vision and priorities for UK-wide activities, in a framework jointly owned by the four countries, and to which their own strategies will contribute;  To identify priorities at a UK scale which will help deliver biodiversity targets and the EU Biodiversity Strategy;  To facilitate the aggregation and collation of information on activity and outcomes across all countries of the UK; and  To streamline governance arrangements for UK-wide activities.

GENERAL BIODIVERSITY LEGISLATION Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended) The Habitats Regulations 2010 consolidate and update the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 and all its amendments. The Habitats Regulations 2010 are the principal means by which the EEC Council Directive 92/43 (The Habitats Directive) is transposed into domestic law. The Habitats Regulations 2010 place a duty upon the relevant authority to identify sites which are of importance to the habitats and species listed in Annexes I and II of the Habitats Directive. Those sites which meet the criteria are, in conjunction with the European Commission, designated as Sites of Community Importance, which are subsequently identified as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC). The Regulations also place a duty upon the government to maintain a register of European protected sites designated as a result of EC Directive 79/409/EEC on the Conservation of Wild Birds (The Birds Directive). These sites are termed Special Protection Areas (SPA). SPAs and SACs form a network of sites known as Natura 2000. SPAs and SACs are defined within the Regulations as a ‘European site’. The Regulations regulate the management of land within European sites, requiring land managers to have the consent of Natural England before carrying out management. The Regulations define competent authorities as public bodies or statutory undertakers to make an appropriate assessment of any plan or project they intend to permit or carry out, if the plan or project is likely to have a significant effect upon a European site. The permission may only be given if the plan or project is ascertained to have no adverse effect upon the integrity of the European site. If the competent authority wishes to permit a plan or project despite a negative assessment, no alternatives and imperative reasons of over-riding public interest must be demonstrated, and there is a process involving the Secretary of State and the option of consulting the European Commission. In practice, there will be very few cases where a plan or project is permitted despite a negative assessment. This means that a planning application has to be assessed by the Local Planning Authority, based on information provided by the client, and the assessment must either decide that it

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is likely to have no significant effect on a European site or ascertain that there is no adverse effect upon the integrity of the European site. The Regulations also are applicable to Land use plans, including Regional Spatial Strategies and Development Plan Documents. If the plan is likely to have a significant effect upon a European site, the permission may only be given if the plan is ascertained to have no adverse effect upon the integrity of the European site. This approach gives rise to a hierarchy of plans each with related appropriate assessments. The Regulations provide protection for individual species of flora and fauna, listed on Schedules 2 and 4 respectively. The Regulations make it an offence, subject to exceptions, to deliberately capture, kill, disturb or trade in the animals listed within Schedule 2 or to pick, collect, cut, uproot, destroy or trade in the plants listed in Schedule 4. Natural England may issue a licence for actions that are otherwise illegal, subject to the satisfaction of the three tests: no alternative; over-riding public interest; and maintenance of the favourable conservation status of the species. The Wildlife and Countryside Act (WCA) 1981 (as amended) The WCA consolidates and amends pre-existing national wildlife legislation in order to implement the Bern Conventions and the Birds Directive. It complements the Conservation (Natural Habitats. &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended), offering protection to a wider range of species. The Act also provides for the designation and protection of national conservation sites of value for their floral, faunal or geological features, termed Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). Schedules of the act provide lists of protected species, both flora and fauna, and detail the possible offences that apply to these species. All relevant species specific legislation is detailed later in this section. The Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000 The CRoW Act amends and strengthens existing wildlife legislation detailed within the WCA. The Act places a duty upon government and the National Assembly for Wales to have regard for biodiversity and provides increased powers for the protection and maintenance of SSSIs. The Act also contains a list of habitats and species under Section 74 for which conservation measures should be promoted, in accordance with the recommendations of the Convention on Biological Diversity (Rio Earth Summit) 1992. The Hedgerow Regulations 1997 The Hedgerow Regulations make provision for the identification of ‘important’ hedgerows which may not be removed without consent from the Local Planning Authority. The Regulations specifically exclude any hedgerow which is within, or borders, a domestic garden. A hedgerow is important under the regulations if it:  Contains certain categories of protected or Red Data Book species of birds, animals or plants listed in the Wildlife and Countryside Act or Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)publications.  Includes: (a) at least 7 woody species, on average, in a 30 metre length; (b) at least 6 woody species, on average, in a 30 metre length and has at least 3 associated features; (c) at least 6 woody species, on average, in a 30 metre length, including a black-poplar tree, or large-leaved lime, or small-leaved lime, or wild service-tree; or

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(d) at least 5 woody species, on average, in a 30 metre length and has at least 4 associated features. The number of woody species is reduced by one in northern counties. The list of 56 woody species comprises mainly shrubs and trees. It generally excludes climbers (such as clematis, honeysuckle and bramble) but includes wild roses.  Runs alongside a bridleway, footpath, road used as a public path, or a byway open to all traffic;  And includes at least 4 woody species, on average, in a 30 metre length and has at least 2 of the associated features listed at (i) to (vii) below. The associated features are: (i) a bank or wall supporting the hedgerow; (ii) less than 10% gaps; (iii) on average, at least one tree per 50 metres; (iv) at least 3 species from a list of 57 woodland plants; (v) a ditch; (vi) a number of connections with other hedgerows, ponds or woodland; and (vii) a parallel hedge within 15 metres

SPECIES LEGISLATION Badger Badger is protected under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992. It is based primarily on the need to protect badgers from baiting and deliberate harm or injury, rather than being a response to unfavourable conservation status. It is a duty of the planning authorities to consider the conservation and welfare impacts of development upon badger and issue planning permissions accordingly. The Act makes it an offence to:

 Wilfully kill, injure, take, possess or cruelly ill-treat a badger;  To attempt to do so; or  To intentionally or recklessly interfere with a sett. A badger sett is defined in the legislation as a “structure or place, which displays signs indicating current use by a badger”. Current use is not synonymous with current occupation and a sett is defined as such as long as signs of current usage are present. Sett interference includes damaging or destroying a sett, obstructing access to a sett and disturbing a badger whilst it is occupying a sett. Any intentional or reckless work that results in the interference of badger setts is illegal without a licence from Natural England. Development should not be permitted unless it is possible to ensure the survival of badgers in their existing range and that the population status is unaffected. ODPM Circular 06/2005 provides further guidance on statutory obligations towards badger within the planning system. Paragraph 124 states that “The likelihood of disturbing a badger sett, or adversely affecting badgers’ foraging territory, or links between them, or significantly increasing the likelihood of road or rail casualties amongst badger populations, are capable of being material considerations in planning decisions.”. Natural England provides standing advice which is capable of being a material consideration in planning decisions. Mitigation is recommended to avoid impacts on badger setts, which includes

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maintaining or creating new foraging areas and maintaining or creating access (commuting routes) between setts and watering areas.

Bats All British bats are classed as European Protected Species under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended) and are also listed under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). Under Regulation 41 of the Habitats Regulations, it is an offence to:  Deliberately capture, injure or kill a bat;  Deliberately disturb bats; or  Damage or destroy a bat roost (breeding site or resting place). Disturbance of animals includes in particular any disturbance which is likely to impair their ability to survive, to breed or reproduce, or to rear or nurture their young, or in the case of animals of a hibernating migratory species, to hibernate or migrate; or to affect significantly the local distribution or abundance of the species to which they belong. It is an offence under the Habitats Regulations for any person to have in their possession or to control or transport, to sell or exchange or to offer for sale, any live or dead bats, part of a bat or anything derived from bats, which has unlawfully been taken from the wild. Natural England is the appropriate authority for determining licence applications in England for works associated with developments affecting bats. Before a licence may be issues, the three tests must be satisfied. In addition, bats are listed under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act, making it an offence to intentionally or recklessly:  Obstruct access to any structure or place which any bat uses for shelter or protection; or  Disturb bats while occupying a structure or place that it uses for that purpose.

Birds All wild birds and their nests receive protection under Section 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). With certain exceptions, all wild birds are protected such that it is an offence to intentionally:  Kill, injure or take any wild bird;  Take, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird whilst in use* or being built; or  Take or destroy an egg of any wild bird. *The nests of birds that re-use their nests as listed under Schedule ZA1, e.g. golden eagle, are protected against taking, damage or destruction irrespective of whether they are in use or not”. Some species listed in Schedule 1 receive protection by special penalties. Subject to the provisions of the Act, if a person intentionally or recklessly:  Disturbs any wild bird included in Schedule 1 while it is building a nest or is in, on or near a nest containing eggs or young; or  Disturbs dependent young of such a bird, he shall be guilty of an offence.

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The RSPB categorise British bird species in terms of conservation importance based on a number of criteria including the level of threat to a species’ population status. Species are listed as Green, Amber or Red. Red Listed species are considered to be of the highest conservation concern being either globally threatened and or experiencing a high/rapid level of population decline (≥50% over the past 25 years). Amphibians All British amphibian species receive a degree of protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). The level of protected afforded to amphibians varies from protection from trade or sale (smooth newt, palmate newt, common frog and common toad), to more rigorous protected afforded to great crested newt and natterjack toad. Great crested newt (GCN) is protected under the Act and is also classed as a European Protected Species under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended). Although GCN are regularly encountered throughout lowland England, the UK holds a large percentage of the world population of the species. As such, the UK has an international obligation to conserve the species under domestic and European legislation. Under the Habitats Regulations 2010 it is an offence to:  Deliberately kill, injure or capture a GCN;  Deliberately disturb GCN, including in particular any disturbance which is likely to impair their ability to survive, to reproduce or to hibernate, or to migrate, or which is likely to affect significantly their local distribution or abundance;  Deliberately take or destroy eggs of a GCN; or  Damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of a GCN. Under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), there are further provisions, making it an offence to:  Obstruct access to any structure or place which any GCN uses for shelter or protection; or  Disturb any GCN while occupying a structure or place which it uses for that purpose. Should any proposed development work be likely to result in an offence, a licence will need to be obtained from Natural England, subject to appropriate measures to safeguard GCN. Hazel Dormouse Hazel dormouse are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended). Dormouse and their resting places are fully protected. Without a licence it is an offence to:  Deliberately disturb, capture, injure or kill hazel dormouse;  To damage or destroy their breeding or resting places; or  To disturb or obstruct access to any place used by them for shelter. It is also an offence to possess or sell a wild dormouse.

Reptiles All six species of British reptile are listed under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), which protects individuals from killing or injury. The Countryside Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW) introduced the new offence of ‘recklessness’.

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Sand Lizard and Smooth Snake are afforded greater protection under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended) but are unlikely to be found at the Site due to their geographical distribution. With respect to planning policy, protected and notable species are afforded policy protection at a national level by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2012, paragraph 117 which states planning policies should “promote the protection and recovery of priority species populations.” The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act, Section 41 (S41) requires the Secretary of State to publish a list of habitats and species which are of principal importance for conservation biodiversity in England. The S41 list is used to guide decision-makers such as public bodies, including local and regional authorities, in implementing their duty under section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, to have regard to the conservation of biodiversity in England, when carrying out their normal functions. Hedgehog Hedgehogs receive protection under Schedule 6 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), which lists animals which may not be killed or taken by certain methods, namely traps and nets, poisons, automatic weapons, electrical devices, smokes/gasses and others. Humane trapping of hedgehogs for research purposes requires a licence. Hedgehogs are a Species of Principal Importance in England and are thus capable of being material considerations in the planning process. Invertebrates Certain species of invertebrate and their habitat (aquatic and terrestrial) are afforded full protection under Section 9, Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This part of the WACA (1981) makes it is an offence to:  Intentionally kill, injure, take;  Possess or control (live or dead, part or derivative);  Damage, destroy or obstruct access to any structure or place used by a scheduled animal for shelter or protection;  Disturb an animal occupying such a structure or place;  Sell, offer for sale, possess or transport for the purpose of sale (live or dead animal, part or derivative); and  Advertise for buying or selling live or dead animal, part or derivative. The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended) under Schedule 2, list three species, therefore classing them as European protected species (EPS). EPS Invertebrate species include:  Large blue butterfly Phengaria arion;  Fisher’s estuarine moth Gortyna borelii lunata; and  Little whirlpool ramshorn snail Anisus vorticulus. More than 350 invertebrate species are listed under Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006), and form the Species of Principle Importance in England.

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