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ECOLOGICAL SURVEY and ASSESSMENT (Including a Licensed Bat Survey) Land at Duxbury Park, Chorley, PR7 4AT ECOLOGICAL SURVEY AND ASSESSMENT (including a Licensed Bat Survey) March 2021 [ERAP (Consultant Ecologists) Ltd ref: 2021-051] Building N2 Chorley Business and Technology Centre East Terrace Euxton Lane Euxton Chorley PR7 6TE Tel: 01772 750502 [email protected] www.erap.co.uk CONTENTS Summary ...................................................................................................................................................................3 1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................4 1.1 Background and Rationale ..........................................................................................................................4 1.2 Scope of Works .............................................................................................................................................4 2.0 Method of Survey ..........................................................................................................................................4 2.1 Desktop Study and Data Search .................................................................................................................4 2.2 Vegetation and Habitats ...............................................................................................................................5 2.3 Animal Life ....................................................................................................................................................5 2.4 Survey and Reporting Limitations ..............................................................................................................9 2.5 Evaluation Methods ......................................................................................................................................9 3.0 Survey Results ..............................................................................................................................................9 3.1 Desktop Study and Data Search .................................................................................................................9 3.2 Vegetation and Habitats ............................................................................................................................ 13 3.3 Animal Life ................................................................................................................................................. 14 4.0 Evaluation and Assessment ..................................................................................................................... 15 4.1 Introduction and Description of Proposals............................................................................................. 15 4.2 Designated Sites for Nature Conservation ............................................................................................. 15 4.3 Vegetation and Habitats ............................................................................................................................ 16 4.4 Protected Species and Other Wildlife ...................................................................................................... 16 5.0 Recommendations and Ecological Enhancement ................................................................................. 16 5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 16 5.2 Protection of Existing Vegetation and Recommendations in Relation to Site Layout ....................... 16 5.3 Bats ............................................................................................................................................................. 17 5.4 Birds ............................................................................................................................................................ 18 5.5 Landscape Planting ................................................................................................................................... 19 6.0 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................. 19 7.0 References ................................................................................................................................................. 20 8.0 Appendix: Tables, Photographs and Figures ......................................................................................... 22 8.1 Plant Species Lists .................................................................................................................................... 22 8.2 Photographs ............................................................................................................................................... 23 8.3 Figures ........................................................................................................................................................ 24 List of Tables Table 2.1: Consideration of Suitability of Foraging and Commuting Habitat for Bats ................................................7 Table 2.2: Ponds within 500 metres of the Site ..........................................................................................................7 Table 2.3: Rapid Risk Assessment Result .................................................................................................................8 Table 2.4: Important Habitat Characteristics for Reptiles ...........................................................................................9 Table 3.1: Biological Heritage Sites within 2 kilometres of the Site ........................................................................ 10 Table 3.2: Records of Protected Species Within a 2 Kilometre Radius of the Site ................................................. 11 Table 3.3: Trees Supporting Features Suitable for Use by Roosting Bats .............................................................. 14 Table 3.4: Bird species Detected on 4th September 2019 and 11th March 2021 ..................................................... 15 Table 5.1: Suitable Native Species for Tree and Shrub Planting ............................................................................ 19 Table 8.1: Plant Species List for Amenity Grassland with Scattered Trees ............................................................ 22 List of Figures Figure 1: Aerial Image of the Site and its Surrounding Habitats ............................................................................. 24 Figure 2: Phase 1 Habitat and Vegetation Map ...................................................................................................... 25 ERAP Ltd. 2021-051 Land at Duxbury Park, Chorley, PR7 4AT: Ecological Survey and Assessment March 2021 1 Document Control Survey Type: Surveyors1 Survey Date(s) Phase 1 Habitat and Brian Robinson B.Sc. (Hons) MCIEEM 11th March 2021 Daylight bat survey Senior Ecologist Reporting Personnel Date Author Brian Robinson B.Sc. (Hons) MCIEEM 18th March 2021 Senior Ecologist Signature(s) Checked Luke Atherton B.Sc. (Hons) M.Sc. 19th March 2021 Revised and issued Brian Robinson B.Sc. (Hons) MCIEEM 19th March 2021 Senior Ecologist Report issued to PWA Planning Version Number 1 1 Licence reference numbers Bats Brian Robinson Natural England Class Survey Licence (bats, Level 2) Registration Number 2015-13161-CLS-CLS Great crested newt Brian Robinson Natural England Class Survey Licence (Level 1) Registration Number 2017-30960-CLS-CLS ERAP Ltd. 2021-051 Land at Duxbury Park, Chorley, PR7 4AT: Ecological Survey and Assessment March 2021 2 SUMMARY Introduction and Scope i. This ecological survey and assessment presents the ecological, biodiversity and nature conservation status of land at Duxbury Park, Chorley PR7 4AT. The assessment was requested in connection with proposals to develop the site to a new adventure play area, including a climbing frame and adventure golf course. ii. This report presents the results of a desktop study, extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and a licensed bat survey carried out in March 2021. The scope of survey undertaken is appropriate to identify potential ecological constraints, the remit of mitigation required and opportunities for biodiversity associated with the development proposals. iii. The site comprises an area of amenity grassland, a sand playing area, scattered trees and a Beech (Fagus sylvatica) hedgerow. Results of Survey and Assessment iv. The proposals will have no adverse effect on statutory or non-statutory designated sites for nature conservation. v. The site contains only common and widespread plant species. None of the habitats within the site are of significant interest in terms of their plant species composition. None of the habitats present are representative of semi-natural habitat. The NVC communities present are typical of the geographical area and conditions present. The Beech hedgerow is Priority Habitat, although it is a poor representative of this habitat type, supporting only a single woody species. No other habitats within the site are Priority Habitat. In terms of the site’s geographical context, the trees within the site are of ‘site’ value. Recommendations for the retention and protection of the trees as part of any proposals are presented at Section 5.0 of the report. vi. No invasive plant species listed
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