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Extended Phase 1 Survey Report Manor Oak Homes Ltd Hollygate Lane, Cotgrave Extended Phase 1 Survey Report Manor Oak Homes Ltd Hollygate Lane, Cotgrave Ref: 18-0028 Version: V1 Date: 30th May 2018 Northamptonshire Office Oxfordshire Office 8 Melbourne House 7 Astley House Corbygate Business Park Cromwell Business Park Weldon, Corby Chipping Norton Northamptonshire Oxfordshire NN17 5JG OX7 5SR 01536 408 840 01608 648 657 [email protected] [email protected] www.lgluk.com This page has intentionally been left blank 18-0028 COTGRAVE EXTENDED PHASE 1 SURVEY REPORT V1 SH 030518 Page 2 of 42 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. 18-0028 COTGRAVE EXTENDED PHASE 1 SURVEY REPORT V1 SH 030518 Page 3 of 42 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. 18-0028 COTGRAVE EXTENDED PHASE 1 SURVEY REPORT V1 SH 030518 Page 4 of 42 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 18-0028 COTGRAVE EXTENDED PHASE 1 SURVEY REPORT V1 SH 030518 Page 5 of 42 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
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