Harrison's Plantation, the Breck and the Boar Plantation;

HARRISON’S WOOD

Harrison’s Plantation, The Breck and The Boar Plantation; Management Plan, June 2015

Norfolk County Council on behalf of Broadland District Council and Sprowston Town Council Harrison’s Plantation, The Breck and The Boar; Management Plan 2015

Contents

1.0 Introduction 5.0 Appendices & References

1.1 Appointment & Brief 5.1 Appendices Appendix 5 Schedule of Works 1.2 Scope and Objectives Appendix 1. Broadland District 1.3 Methodology Council Brief Appendix 6 National Tree Safety Group Guidance. 2.0 The Site Appendix 2. Key Dates/ Consultation Meetings Appendix 7 Indicative Cost 2.1 Wider Context Estimates 2.2 Historical Context Appendix 3 Detailed Ecological 2.3 Site Survey Management Schedule 5.2 References 2.4 Strengths, Weaknesses, Image References Opportunities, Constraints (SWOC) Appendix 4 Project Risk Register Text References 2.5 Zoning Plan Proposals 2.6 Consultation and Site Visit

3.0 Site Phasing Date: 29.06.2015 Final Version Author: Z. Tebbutt (Norfolk County Council, Natural Environment Team) 3.1 Variables and Risks Checked by: D. White (Norfolk County Council, Natural Environment Team)

3.2 Phasing Commissioning Officer: R. Squires (Broadland District Council) 3.2.1 Phase 1 3.2.2 Phase 2 3.2.3 Phase 3 3.2.4 Future Phases

4.0 Beyond the Basics

4.1 On-going Management 4.1.1 Ecology On behalf of 4.1.2 Tree Health and Safety 4.1.3 Woodland Management 4.2 Designations 4.3 Future Funding

1.0 Introduction 2.0 The Site 3.0 Site Phasing 4.0 Beyond the Basics Harrison’s Plantation, The Breck and The Boar; Management Plan 2015

associated with other projects and the permitted nature conservation, quiet recreation, dog concept plan had been drafted, more detailed 1.0 Introduction development. walking and other recreational activity such as discussion was undertaken with the entire nature / tree trails, orienteering, Forest Schools Sprowston Town Council. 1.1 Appointment & Brief Broadland District Council has produced a detailed and other group activities including local brief for these works (Appendix 1), with the main volunteers, • Consultation; aside from consultation with objectives summarised below, councillor’s through the Chairman and Parish Norfolk County Council Natural Environment Team • all forms of access including emergency Clerk, a guided site visit took place for local has been appointed by Broadland District Council The Woodland Management Plan shall: and maintenance vehicles, disabled visitors, councillors, allowing them to see the site, ask to produce a management plan for Harrison’s pedestrians and cyclists; paths; fences and questions and put forward suggestions. Plantation, The Breck and The Boar Plantation, • Establish the woodland management objectives structures to be erected anywhere around or Sprowston, to enable public access ahead of in consultation with Broadland District Council within the woodland areas and, • Report Drafting; remaining information was development. and Sprowston Town Council. gathered and a full draft created and circulated • the long term provision for management and to Broadland District Council and Town The officers undertaking study and writing of the • Identify an initial programme of costed works maintenance of these areas. Councillors ahead of a final meeting to discuss management plan comprise; to be undertaken in year 1 in order to make the any amendments required and the next steps. woodlands safe and suitable for use. Zoe Tebbutt, Landscape and Green Infrastructure 1.3 Methodology • Final Report; amendments to be made and Edward Stocker, Ecology • Set out the requirements for the future appendices finalised after meeting on 2nd June. Tom Russell-Grant, Arboriculture Consultation with Broadland District Council, management and maintenance of Harrison Final Report to be issued before the end of the David White, Green Infrastructure Sprowston Town Council and others was inherent Plantation, The Breck and Boar Plantation throughout the management planning process with calendar month. including costed works for years 2 to 5. The original requirement for a management regular update meetings with representatives from plan was secured through condition and s106 each party, notwithstanding telephone calls and This document responds to requirements as set agreement for the development known as Land at emails in between these times. These meetings out by Broadland District Council in the attached Blue Boar Lane, Sprowston, (2008/0367) for the were as regular as required, a schedule of brief (Appendix 1). However it should be noted that erection of up to 1233 Dwellings Including Link meetings held can be found in Appendix 2. Condition 20 of planning permission 20080367 Road, Recreation Areas, Primary School, Open sets out further detail for the management plan. Space and other Associated Works. Working methodology for the management plan Although this report acknowledges and provides was as follows; sufficient detail to achieve relative aims of the These woodland areas have been enabled to condition, the report principally responds to the be brought forward earlier than the development • Desk Study; a desk study examined the brief as written by Broadland District Council. trigger ‘prior to occupation of 450th dwelling’ historical values of the site in terms of ecology through prioritisation by the Greater Norwich and heritage and drew a comparison to the Condition 20 summarised as follows; Green Infrastructure Team, and agreed loan woodland today. The study also brings together through the Greater Norwich Growth Board other project streams to assess other potential The Woodland Management plan shall comprise (GNGB). Funds are to be reimbursed to the GNGB risks and timescales involved. a full and detailed plan for all woodland areas for once development reaches the s106 trigger point. a period of twenty-five years and include detailed • Site Survey; All members of the team made proposals for the following matters; a number of site visits to assess ecology, 1.2 Scope and Objectives landscape, health and safety and met to discuss • wildlife conservation and biodiversity proposals/other project streams. Workshop This management plan looks at the necessary considerations, style meetings were held within the Natural measures required to enable public access Environment Team to discuss the site and to the woodlands in the short term, while • a full, detailed and quantified risk assessment of management proposals, inviting others when assessing the aspirations and opportunities for all trees and woodland areas on site, appropriate. woodland management and further community involvement in the longer term. The plan takes • the defined uses of all woodland areas including • Initial Concepts; once the initial survey and into consideration potential risks and variables

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Development-led schemes are not the only 4. In the event of the Woodland Areas being instances of potential influence on the woodland transferred to the District Council the District management plan; Push The Pedalways is a Council shall apply the Woodland Maintenance scheme coordinated by Norwich City Council Contribution towards the maintenance of the which has been enabled by Department for Woodland Areas or relevant part thereof and Transport Cycling Ambition grants. for no other purpose. The proposed route of the Pink Pedalway is to join Salhouse Road via Hammond Close, crossing the “Woodland Maintenance Contribution” means road, and passing through the edge of Harrison’s the sum not exceeding £100,000 (one hundred Plantation heading northeast toward Rackheath. Present Day Woodlands Location thousand pounds) as increased by the Inflation Some preparation works have already been provision payable (in part or parts) by the undertaken with regard to this cycleway, and Owners to the District Council towards the further works are to be implemented in September future costs of maintaining the Woodland Areas 2015. It will be necessary to coordinate proposals in accordance with the Woodland Management and working schedules with Norwich City Council Plan by the District Council. for the Salhouse Road side of the plantation.

There are some local relevant policies for this scheme; Sprowston Neighbourhood Plan (2014) There are other requirements of the s106 which Policies 16 and 17 identify these woodlands as could have a degree of impact on the woodlands having the potential for a Woodland Park with a for which this management plan will try to mitigate Puffin crossing facility at Blue Boar Lane between through integrated planning and sharing of Cottage and Harrison’s Plantations. Discussion information with Norfolk County Council Developer with Norfolk County Council Highways will take Services. place to determine how access to the new site will be addressed. Schedule 6 outlines Pedestrian and Cycle Routes to be provided by the development, of which the following are particularly relevant to the 2.2 Historical Context Woodlands: Press, 1989 Originally Published by Lark’s Andrew Macnair, Map Courtesy of 2.2.1 Landscape History Fig 2.2.1.1 Faden’s Map of Norfolk, 1797 • Provision of a cycleway adjacent to Blue remained in the North East and South East areas The site has a legacy of good forestry Boar Lane to be provided prior to occupation of The land where the woodlands stand was of the site. management; for a large number of years the 550th dwelling, unless otherwise agreed with once part of a much larger Mousehold Heath plantation has received advice from the forestry the County Council. that stretched from Norwich to Rackheath and These areas were eventually also planted with agent Andrew Falcon, with Andrew’s father Salhouse. Figure 2.2.1.1 is a copy of Faden’s Map commercial softwood species and by the 20th providing advice before him. The continuity of • Provision of cycleway adjacent to Salhouse of Norfolk (Lark’s Press, 1989), dating from 1797 Century, were being managed for forestry with management advice from the Falcons’ since Road to be provided by the occupation of the and shows the site as grassland and or heath in mature trees being harvested in blocks on rotation. around the time of the First World War has 1050th Dwelling or prior to the occupation of the late 18th Century. Aerial photographs (Fig 2.2.1.3) from 1946 show resulted in the great diversity of tree species and the 1st dwelling in the vicinity of the Salhouse forestry management in place, and roughly management practices represented in the wood Road/Link Road roundabout, whichever is By the time of the first Edition Ordnance Survey 40years later (which is an average age for today. the earlier, unless otherwise agreed with the Map (1879 -1886), much of the site had been coniferous trees to reach maturity), the 1988 aerial County Council. cultivated or was being managed for timber photographs (Fig 2.2.1.4) show that the entire Harrison’s Plantation remains largely wooded; production. However as can be seen on the plantation once again has a completely closed however management of the woodland rides first Edition Ordnance Survey Map (Fig 2.2.1.2), canopy with virtually no open land. (tracks), commercial forestry, and fencing to allow some uncultivated heathland/ grassland habitat for natural regeneration has created open areas

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Figure 2.2.1.2 First Edition Ordnance Survey Map Figure 2.2.1.3 1946 Aerial Photograph Figure 2.2.1.4 1988 Aerial Photograph and sunlit woodland rides where a greater diversity ‘broken up’ into temporary fields for cultivation The location of the Mill, destroyed by fire in 1933, Early on in discussions with Sprowston Town of plants and wildlife (biodiversity) are found. before being allowed to revert back, and was close to the Brickmaker’s public house Council it was decided that The Boar Plantation naturally regenerate, once soils are exhausted some 2km away from the Plantation itself, so the area be of limited/no public access to preserve In these areas habitats of greater conservation (The Breckland Society, 2014). woodland is not the original site of the Mill (J. for wildlife and potentially commercial forestry value have established that should be safeguarded Neville, 2004). operations in the future. Therefore focus was and managed as a priority of the long term vision These definitions would coincide with historical given to Harrison’s Plantation and The Breck, as for the woodland park. mapping and site survey findings, as the most As there is some historic relevance of the the largest single woodland area, in terms of the recent site forester trialled The Breck as an area plantation name to a local individual, however formation of a ‘Woodland Activity Park’. Hereafter of natural regeneration, and the species which the link may have come about, this is of value, ‘the site’ refers to the areas known as Harrison’s 2.2.2 The Origin of Harrison’s Plantation, have arisen are typical of the heathland type. and it was recommended that this be considered Plantation and The Breck unless otherwise stated. The Breck and Boar Plantation. in any renaming of the plantation. Sprowston • It is suggested that The Boar Plantation is Town Council were subsequently consulted and Survey Overview In terms of the historical value of the names of named after The Boar public house which is agreed that the site should be renamed Harrison’s these woodlands, The Breck and Boar are thought shown as early as Faden’s Map, 1797 (Fig. Woodland. The site has been actively well managed in the to primarily reside from their landscape character 2.2.1.1). past primarily for commercial purposes, however and location; 2.3 Site Survey there has been little recent management. There The origin of the name of Harrison’s plantation is a mixture of management styles throughout The dictionary definition of ‘Breck’ is as a stretch • is thought to originate from the owner of the This site survey was conducted through a number the woodland that are clearly defined by of rough or sandy, often undulating ground with Sprowston Post Mill, William Albert Harrison, who of visits during the spring of 2015 by an ecologist, compartments, which generally coincide with scattered trees or pine hedges. An enclosed inherited the mill from his uncle George Rockhill arboriculturalist and landscape officer. It is features on the first edition Ordnance Survey portion of such land can also be referred to as a Robertson in the 1800’s. Alternatively, Albert’s son recognised that this time is not optimal for some map (Fig.2.2.1.2). There are a mixture of both Breck (Merriam-Webster, 2015).Other sources Horace G. Harrison did rent the Mill for a period of surveys, particularly regarding ecology, and further tree species and age classes within the site and a suggest that the term dates back to medieval time. surveys/monitoring have been recommended network of extraction rides, 2 ponds, and drainage times to describe heathland which has been where appropriate. ditches. Tree species within the woodland include

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Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir, Scots Pine, Western The potential heathland area closely resembles Red Cedar, Larch, Silver Birch, Beech, Oak, the rectangle of uncultivated land shown on the 1st Sycamore, Sweet Chestnut, Goat Willow, Holly, Edition Ordnance Survey Map of 1879 -1886 (Fig. Hazel, Rowan and Hawthorne. 2.2.1.2), and whereas the area is known to have been planted with conifers since that time, there In general the woodland has poor vertical structure 7 is proven evidence that heathland restoration on with little shrub layer, poor natural regeneration previous conifer plantation land can be successful. and extensive bracken cover. There is a notable There is opportunity to tailor the management of absence of brambles and bracken is particularly this part of the site to promote a heathland type prominent in areas where there is not complete habitat on what was once part of Mousehold Heath canopy cover, or where the wood has a high broad (Fig 2.2.1.1) and where a suitable soil type and leaf component. Mammal damage is a significant heathland species already exists. issue with Deer (in particular Muntjac) and Rabbits likely to be a significant factor in the poor If managed properly this area will have the regeneration and lack of shrub layer. highest ecological value on the site, and it has the 3 1 potential to support reptiles, amphibians, a wide There are blocks of woodland that have previously range of invertebrates and nesting birds. been fenced with 1m high chicken-wire to prevent mammal damage to young trees and allow natural regeneration. In some locations these fenced 5 areas coincide with a marked reduction in bracken. 6 This may be due to a combination of slightly poorer soils that were historically associated with 2 heath (see Fig. 2.2.1.2) with a less rich humus layer and birch out-competing Bracken. 4 Beech Enclosure The existing rides (tracks) were established Norway Spruce between compartments for timber extraction and woodland management purposes, and some Coppice have become a valuable habitat for butterflies/ Suspected Victorian Bottle Figure 2.3.2 Remnant Enclosure Dump invertebrates, birds and potentially for bat foraging. Rhododendron Grassy, open sunlit corridors are of great ecological value for the movement of fauna Hydrology © Norfolk County Council © Crown Copyright and database rights 2015 Ordnance Survey 100019340 In the far East of this area is a grouping of mature species around the woodland and form an Beech trees forming the boundaries of an historic important edge effect between the woodland and enclosure, as shown in Fig. 2.3.2 by the raised the grass ride which many specialist species of Figure 2.3.1 Site Survey. ground level in a linear form. Many of the trees moth and butterfly rely upon. have been identified as having significant defects 1 - Heathland Character Common Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Wood Sage caused by tight unions and decay causing fungi (Teucrium scorodonia), Honeysuckle (Lonicera The site currently has no nature conservation such as Ustulina deusta and Ganoderma sp. This area in the top North East corner of the periclymenum) and Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum). designation, but some of the established habitats site (Fig. 2.3.1) has many characteristics of present are ‘priority habitats for conservation’ in 2 - Wet Grassland a heathland type habitat, and has previously The majority of the area was clear felled to harvest the UK and Norfolk and should be conserved and been fenced to prevent mammal damage and the commercial conifer trees approximately 15 – managed appropriately. This area contains a pond and large area of wet encourage this natural regeneration. Species 20 years ago, since which the area has become grassland. are predominantly Silver Birch (Betula pendula), dominated by ‘self sown’ Silver Birch and other Survey Areas Ponds are a priority habitat for conservation in the but also containing Gorse (Ulex europaeus) native tree species. One small compartment of UK and Norfolk but whilst wet grassland does not and Broom (Cytisus scoparius). There is also Norway Spruce remains (Picea abies). match a specific priority habitat for conservation

1.0 Introduction 2.0 The Site 3.0 Site Phasing 4.0 Beyond the Basics Page 5 Harrison’s Plantation, The Breck and The Boar; Management Plan 2015 such as ‘Fen’, this low lying boggy area within the commercial planting of coniferous tree species as 2.4 Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Constraints (SWOC) woodland should be seen as a priority area for a source of timber, which there may be scope to conservation management. continue. Compartments in this area vary in quality and between coniferous and deciduous species. Strengths Weaknesses Dominated by Soft Rush (Juncus effusus), this There is a presence of Rhododendron, however wet area also has large areas of Forget–me– this is generally confined to concentrated areas. • Central location to existing and proposed • Site has never been managed for public not (Myosotis sylvatica), Creeping Cinquefoil communities. access, H & S works required. (Potentilla reptans), Creeping Buttercup 5 - Forestry; Compartment Mix • The site has a legacy of good forestry • Site has been unmanaged as commercial (Ranunculus repens), Common Sedge (Carex management. forest for a number of years. nigra) and Water Mint (Mentha aquatica), with This area of the woodland originates from the • Wider Policy Fit, Policy GT5 of Broadland North • Areas with high levels of Rhododendron. several grass species and Bracken around the commercial planting of coniferous tree species as East Growth Triangle AAP. • Potential Victorian bottle dump site will drier edges of the area. a source of timber, which there may be scope to • Local Policy Fit, Policy 16 and 17 Sprowston require H & S works. continue. Compartments in this area vary in quality Neighbourhood Plan. This is an important open area within the woodland and between coniferous and deciduous species. • £100k maintenance funding secured through and provides habitat for invertebrates, amphibians, There is a presence of Rhododendron however s106 (2008/0367). birds and potentially reptiles at the edge of the this is generally sparse in cover compared to area • Variety of woodland characters/areas. adjoining woodland. 4. • Variety of habitats/potential for flora and fauna. • Site holds valuable asset to local landscape (N.B, Due to the time of year that the Management A proportion of this area is subject to varied history (Mousehold Heath) and potentially local Plan was commissioned, a complete list of grass/ topography with many old broken pieces of pottery individuals. wetland flora was not completed. Further surveys and glass; it is thought that this may be a Victorian of the flora and fauna of this wet grassland area bottle dump. Opportunities Constraints and pond will be important to safeguard the habitat and direct the annual management. It is unknown 6 - Forestry; Compartment Mix • Restoration of remnant heathland (historically • Timescale for works and when site required if the pond is seasonal and will dry up in summer) Mousehold Heath). to be open to the public (November/Dec This area of the woodland originates from the • Education; landscape history/conservation 2015 due to Push the Pedalways Project). 3 - Woodland Fringe commercial planting of coniferous tree species through interpretation. • Funding available means that the woodland as a source of timber, which there may be scope • Set up community nature/wildlife group. park in its entirety will need to be delivered Generally the woodland fringe is comprised of a to continue. Compartments in this area vary in • Community activity days ‘Rhodie bashing’ to over a longer time period. mixture of Coniferous and Broadleaf trees to the quality, density, and between coniferous and control spread of Rhododendron. • Although development has permission, west, Broadleaf standards with Hazel coppice in deciduous species. A semi-circular area to the east • Future s106 triggers (2008/0367) for cycle reserved matters applications are yet to be centre/east location, and birch regeneration with is particularly dense; a drainage ditch runs through paths preparation. submitted and approved, detailed layouts of dense Bracken to the east. this area with a variety of fern species present • New accesses and car park for visitors coming new housing is not known, this could affect on its banks and offers habitat for invertebrates, from further afield. access locations/management. This area has been identified as a habitat in its amphibians, birds and potentially reptiles. There is • Potential crossing point along Blue Boar Lane, • Borrowing constraints associated with own right and is recommended to be managed for also a pond in the vicinity of the ditch, of which it is subject to consultation with Norfolk County GNGB; initial works costly, further funds nature conservation over amenity. This said, this not yet known whether it is seasonal. Council Highways. will be required. Uncertain whether loan area forms the woodland edge, and will have an • Potential for disabled access to woodland. can be extended against promise of re- important role and relationship with the proposed 7 - The Boar Plantation • Re-establish connections with previous forester, imbersement once s106 contribution is paid adjacent development. Consideration will need to Andrew Falcon, for on-going land management in full. be given to woodland access in this area. This area of the woodland originates from the and commercial forestry advice. commercial planting of coniferous tree species as • Potential for Forest Schools. a source of timber, which there may be scope to • Potential for commercial forestry. 4 - Forestry; Compartment Mix continue. • Potential for BMX/MTB area close to proposed public open space/pitches and cycle path. This area of the woodland originates from the

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of each area below indicates suggested use and felled over time, with potential local value as a specific priority habitat for conservation such The woodland fringe will act as a landscape buffer some management objectives; Christmas Trees, and the cleared land managed as ‘Fen’, this low lying boggy area within the between housing, heathland, and central wooded as heathland. woodland should be seen as a priority area for area. Maintain as a minimum 35m wide tree belt 1. Conservation; Heathland Character • Silver Birch should be selectively thinned, conservation management; with some areas much wider to create a wavy retaining some trees to become mature Legend woodland edge; accesses to be created between Lowland heathland is a priority habitat for standard birch trees. Removed wood could • Ground flora to be surveyed through summer to woodland types. conservation in the UK and in Norfolk; the have local commercial viability as part of a identify and notableStudy Sspecies.ite Bound aries Greater Norwich Development Partnership Green ‘community wood-lot’ to sell smaller items of • The area Mshouldanage beme keptnt Pl afreen P hofa woodyse shrub ‘Standard’ individual trees were left within this area Infrastructure Delivery Plan (2009) identifies this woodland produce. species. P1 to grow to maturity for their timber value (in this former area of Mousehold Heath NE of Norwich, • Felled trees and associated materialLeg should be • The area should be mown once a year in late case Oak and Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)); end Indicative Paths as a priority area for heathland restoration. This retained to create log habitat piles and reptile summer and ‘arisings’ removed to reduce the it is recommended that the areas of mature trees Stu Fencing reiterates the fact that in England, only a sixth of hibernacula. M dy Si nutrients going back into the soil. This will help within the woodland fringe be managed as part of an te B the heathland present in 1800 now remains and • Standing deadwood should be retainedag to oun promote the growth of wildflowers. a site tree inspection and management regime. em dar TYPE ent ies there is potential to create a valuable and diverse benefit invertebrates, birds suchP 1as greatP lan • Cut material to be stacked along the wooded Ph ^ Interpretation heathland type habitat (approximately 2.7ha) in spotted woodpecker, tree creeper and nut ase edge of the area to degrade and form Elsewhere within the fringe, coppicing, a traditional Indi cati this area. Aim to keep areas of heathland within hatch, and bracket fungus. ve Pa hibernating^ habitatSign aforlise damphibians. Crossing form of woodland management, is applicable. Fen ths Forestry Commission allowances (10%) for open • Selected trees could beT ‘Ringbarked’cing where • Once identified, mow around any desirable Tree species such as hazel, Hornbeam (Carpinus YPE Zoning space within the woodland. safe to do so, to create standing dead wood. plants rather than uniformly mowing the whole betulus), Sweet Chestnut and Willow (Salix sp.) ^ Conservation; Heathland Character Bare ground could be createdI by scraping area. can be cut back to the same level near to the • nterp reta It is recommended that this area be given over to away the leaf litter, to^ provide a sandytion base for • Control brackenC othatnser visa tiestablishingon; No Formal Anearccess ground every 5 – 20 years depending on the size Si nature conservation and fenced with stock proof burrowing insects and for reptilesgna to bask. the woodland edge by ‘bracken bruising’ or of the wood that was required from the re-growth. lised Conservation; Wet Grassland Zon Cro fencing (See Fig. 2.5.2.2) to limit public access • Conservation areas couldin gbe monitoredssi nand repeated mowing. General management techniques as follows; g Forestry/Limited Formal Access; Mixed Woodland and dog walking (The stock netting will allow small managed by a communityC wildlife group who • Take care not to make any changes to the ons erva Forestry/Woodland Activities; Compartment Mix mammals and reptiles to pass through at ground could carry out ecological surveystion of the ground drainage of the area. • traditional management techniques and Con ; He serv athl level); flora, survey for reptiles, invertebratesatio andand • Management ofF otheres tpondry/Woo dtola nkeepd Acti vfreeities; ofMT B, Dog Walkingvolunteers should be used to coppice the hazel C n; N Ch ons o F arac nesting birds at the appropriateerva times oform year. ter woody bushes/ Wtreesoodla nthatd Fr inwillge drain the water, stools on a 5 – 10 year rotation. tion al A Fore ; W cce • The eastern section to have no public access to stry et G ss management should also retain partial shade • Planting new trees for coppice management. /Li ras Le reduce risk in relation to the Beech trees within 2. 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Heathland Op Restoration; Beech Enclosure & Wildlife Refuge; • Bird boxes cante rpbe erected on mature trees. en reta Sch Spa ^ tion • Both fenced areas will have a five-bar locked Limited Publicool Accessce via Stile No Public Access for Safety • Old stumpsS iand fallen trees can be left to gna timber gate to enable maintenance access from Ta provide deadwoodlise for invertebrates. ylor Zo d C Wi ni ros mpe ng sing the northern ride. New y Lin A path will be provided between these two k R 4. Forestry/WoodlandCo Activities; Compartment Mix • oad nse rvat fenced areas to maintain permeability, and ´ ion; C ons Hea erva thla interpretation erected to explain the purpose of This area will primarilytion be givennd C over to public 1:1,500 Con ; No hara serv Fo cte the fencing. Interpretation Meters access for recreation.ati Thererma will be way-markedr ´ F on; l Ac ore W ce • The remaining area of Norway Spruce (Picea 0 15 30 60 90 120 routes and opportunitiesstry et G for naturalss play and /Li ras F mite slan abies) within this area will be selectively 1:1, sculpture.ore Thiss aread hasFo potentiald for Forest 500 try/W rma Figure. 2.5.2.2 Proposed Conservation Area to be Stock Fenced oo l Ac SchoolF oactivities indla the future.ce Its is recommended 0 rest nd A s; M 15 ry/W ctiv ixe 30 W ood itie d W oo lan s; C ood dla d A omp lan 60 Fu nd F ctivi art d tu ring ties men re e ; MT t M 90 D De B, ix Page 8 M 1.0 Introduction 2.0 The Site ev 3.0 vSitee Phasing 4.0D Beyondog the Basics eter elo lop W 120 s per me alkin nt P g Ho ha pkin se s Ho s Pe mes rsim mo Pu n blic Op en Sch Spa ool ce Ta ylor Wi mpe New y Li nk R oad ´ 1: 1,500 0 15 30 60 90 M ete 120 rs Harrison’s Plantation, The Breck and The Boar; Management Plan 2015

that mature trees be managed as part of a site as part of a site tree inspection and management characterful wooded area. tree inspection and management regime. General regime. General recommendations for this area • Where they already exist, retain the grassy, management recommendations for this area are are as follows: It is recommended that mature trees be managed open sunlit rides and mow the grass to enable as follows; as part of a site tree inspection and management good access rather than installing hard • Retain standing deadwood where safe to do so regime. General management recommendations surfaces. • There may be scope for commercial timber in (e.g. away from footpaths, well used areas) for this area are as follows: • Maintain shrubby edges between the trees this area, consultant advice should be sought. • Leave fallen trees in-situ to degrade and the path with a gradual transition in plant • Retain standing deadwood where safe to do so • Create log piles with felled trees and branches • An assessment will be required on the condition heights, from the low path, through longer (e.g. away from footpaths, well used areas) • Use ‘chipped’ tree material to maintain paths. of the current land bridge over the ditch, and grass, herbs, woody shrubs and into the trees. • Leave fallen trees in-situ to degrade • Erect bat boxes and bird boxes on mature trees, enhancements/bridge required. • Create scalloped sunny bays at the edge of • Create log piles with felled trees and branches where commercial felling is unlikely. • There may be scope for commercial timber in the tracks to provide sheltered sunny spots for • Use ‘chipped’ tree material to maintain paths. • Phased removal of Rhododendron ponticum this area, consultant advice should be sought. butterflies and other invertebrates. • Erect bat boxes and bird boxes on mature trees, from the site (this is not urgent and the plant • Retain standing deadwood where safe to do so • Remember the importance of the edge effect where commercial felling is unlikely. does have a value for nesting birds, however it (eg. away from footpaths, well used areas) between the woodland and the grass ride which Legend

• Phased removal of Rhododendron ponticum can become invasive and should be monitored). • Leave fallen trees in-situ to degrade many specialist species of moth and butterfly Study Site Boundaries from the site (this is not urgent and the plant • Victorian bottle dump either subject to bottle dig • Create log piles with felled trees and branches rely upon. Type 1. Conservation; Limited Access does have a value for nesting birds, however it and tidy or surface scraped and capped. Norfolk • Use ‘chipped’ tree material to maintain paths. • Within darker areas of the woodland, selectively 2. Publically Accessible Future Development Phases can become invasive and should be monitored). County Council Historic Environment Service • Erect bat boxes and bird boxes on mature trees, remove some conifers to allow light to reach theDeve loper • Create open sunny glades within the woodland discussions ongoing. where commercial felling is unlikely. woodland rides. Hopkins Homes Persimmon to maximise biodiversity. • Creating a car park must not over expose • Carry out bat surveys and annual butterfly Public Open Space

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2.6 Consultation and Site Visit

Consultation has been undertaken throughout the management plan drafting process, as described in 1.3 Methodology and documented in Appendix 2.

On 9th April 2015, Sprowston Town Councillors, and one County Councillor attended a guided walk around the site.

The walk and proposals were well received and the Councillors noted the size and diversity of Figure 2.6.2 The Councillor’s Questions and the site which has been unknown to many for a Answers number of years.

Figures 2.6.1 to 2.6.7 show photos from the morning’s tour and other site visits.

This event could be repeated on public opening of the woodland, to guide members of the Figure 2.6.5 Area of Deciduous Woodland public around and identify key locations, giving historical and conservational context. This would also provide the councils with further views and comments for input into the long term vision for the site. Figure 2.6.3 The Councillor’s in the Central Area of Sprowston Town Councillors were consulted Woodland on the naming of the woodland, and what should appear on any publicity or signage. After discussion of a number of options, the Council settled on Harrison’s Woodland.

Figure 2.6.7 Councillor’s walking along Woodland Ride

Figure 2.6.6 Bottle Found in Area of Victorian Bottle Dump

Figure 2.6.4 The Councillor’s Looking Across to Area of Rhododendron

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Legend Legend short, and the crossing point is scheduled to Study Site Boundaries start construction in September/October 2015. Study Site Boundaries 3.0 Site Phasing Management Plan Phase It is therefore important that health and safety ´ Management Plan Phase P1 3.1 Variables and Risks works, way-marking and interpretation around the 1:3,000 P1 Indicative Paths Meters woodland is implemented prior to, or as soon after Indicative Paths this date as possible to enable public access and 0 37.5 75 150 225 300 This section highlights some of the potential risks Fencing prevent any potential negative press associated Fencing associated with the project to bring the site into ^ Interpretation with a new crossing which offers no destination Interpretation public use. Full details of risks can be found in ^ and remains out of use. ^ Signalised Crossing Appendix 4, Project Risk Register. Please note ^ Signalised Crossing that Appendix 4 is a living document. Zoning General Works Zoning Conservation; Heathland Character Development Phasing and Build Out Rates Conservation; Heathland Character Please refer to Appendix 5, Schedule of Works, Conservation; No Formal Access a living document which gives an indicative time Conservation; No Formal Access There is a level of uncertainty in the management Conservation; Wet Grassland scale for works required at different stages. Conservation; Wet Grassland plan due to the timescale of the new development. Forestry/Limited Formal Access; Mixed Woodland Forestry/Limited Formal Access; Mixed Woodland Felling Licenses (Forestry Commission) Forestry/Woodland Activities; Compartment Mix Developers are yet to submit Reserved Matters Forestry/Woodland Activities; Compartment Mix applications which will confirm the layout of the Forestry/Woodland Activities; MTB, Dog Walking A felling licence from the Forestry Commission is Forestry/Woodland Activities; MTB, Dog Walking new development, and where woodland accesses Woodland Fringe required to fell trees. It is an offence to fell trees Woodland Fringe would be best placed. These planning applications without a licence if an exemption does not apply. It Future Development Phases are required by condition 2 of Outline permission Future Development Phases has been noted that the areas of felling required to Developer 2008/0367 to be submitted by 23.05.2016. Developer create the proposed car park and MTB/BMX area Hopkins Homes meet the criteria and a felling license is required. Hopkins Homes Commencement of any P2 development parcel Persimmon Persimmon must then commence within 1 year of reserved Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) Public Open Space matters approval of the said parcel. Public Open Space School School You must inform the Forestry Commission Legend Due to these uncertainties as to when these Taylor Wimpey if the trees to be felled are covered by a Taylor Wimpey applications are coming forward, and other New Link Road Study Site Boundaries Tree Preservation Order or are located in a New Link Road timescales, this management plan outlines where Management Plan Phase Conservation Area. accesses should go based on the formation of the P1 woodland and assumed format of the development European Protected Species (EPS) Indicative Paths from the illustrative masterplan. 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This will consist of a signalised crossing licence even in the presence of EPS, providing optimum date for these works to be completed point on Salhouse Road opposite the footpath 3.2 Phasing Conservation; No Formal Access that good practice guidance is followed.) is September/October 2015, alongside the exiting Hammond Close, signage, interpretation, Conservation; Wet Grassland 3.2.1 Phase 1 installation of the new signalised crossing and and some cycle stands. interpretation on Salhouse RoadForest rasy/L ipartmited ofFo rthemal Access; Mixed Woodland Phase 1 works aim to facilitate the partial Push the Pedalways Project.F oExactrestry/W startoodla andnd Ac tivities; Compartment Mix The timescale in which the Department for opening of the woodland for public access. 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Fu nd F ctivi art d Forestry/Woodland Activities; Compartment Mix tu ring ties men re e ; MT Forestry/Wt Moodland Activities; MTB, Dog Walking approximately 1 month90 post installation, there is • Prepare specification for health and safety D De B, ix M ev ve Dog Forestry/Woodland Activities; MTB, Dog Walking eter elo lop W therefore little room for slippage120 ons the woodland tree works, arrange pre-quote site visit with per me Woodlanaldk iFnringe nt P g Woodland Fringe works. contractors, request and receive quotes, Ho ha pkin sFeuture Development Phases s Ho s evaluate and appoint. Pe mes Future Development Phases rsim mo Developer Due to the uncertain timescale for the proposed • Health and safety tree works associated with Pu n Developer blic Hopkins Homes Op development to the north and east of the site, phase 1 pedestrian routes and selective felling en Hopkins Homes Sch Spa access points to the site will be kept to a minimum within conservation area. ool ce Persimmon Ta Persimmon until development comes forward. • Vegetation management works. ylor Wi Public Open Space mpe Public Open Space • Victorian bottle dump investigations and New y Li School nk R On phase 1 completion, there will be pedestrian mitigation works. oad School Taylor Wimpey Legend access points via signalised crossing on Salhouse • Production of overall illustrative site masterplan Taylor Wimpey Road, and the existing gates on Blue Boar Lane. for use on entrance interpretation boards, in New Link Road Study Site Boundaries New Link Road Maintenance access will be gained from the publications and publicity. ´ Management Plan Phase existing gates on Blue Boar Lane. • Signing of phase 1 routes and interpretation 1: P2 at all Figure 3.2.1.1 star locations giving1,500 Indicative Paths Phase 1 works required as follows; information on the site, phased access0 and 15 conservation. Interpretation boards to be3 0of a ´ Fencing 60 ´ • Norwich City Council to install signalised nature that content can be updated over time ^ Car Park 90 crossing, stretch of surfaced path into the e.g. water-proof notice board with lockable M 1:3,000 ete 1:3,000 120 rs Meters ^ MTB/BMX Park woodland, cycle stands and interpretation board Perspex front. 0 37.5 75 150 225 300 Meters © Norfolk County Council © Crown Copyright and database rights 2015 Ordnance Survey 100019340 0 37.5 75 150 225 300 at Salhouse Road entrance point. • Identify locations and install infrastructure e.g. Zoning • Engage forestry consultant in development of Fido bins. Figure 3.2.2.1 Phase 2 Conservation; Heathland Character detailed forestry management plan, taking into • Additional signage requesting public to stay on along the main ride from Blue Boar Lane. In the 3.2.2 Phase 2 consideration potential for commercial activities way marked paths for safety until phase 2 works Conservation; No Formal Access medium to long term maintenance vehicles will for income generation. completed. Conservation; Wet Grassland access from the proposed playing fields and Phase 2 aims to grant public access to the north- • Development of phase 1 pedestrian routes, • Stock fencing and installation of 2 no. stiles and along the northern most ride. west section of woodland, asF ohatchedrestry/Lim itined FigureFormal A ccess; Mixed Woodland including safety measures on Blue Boar Lane 2 no. five bar timber field gates as shown in 3.2.2.1. One of the primary aimsFores trofy/ Wthisood lphaseand Acti visiti etos; Compartment Mix to allow pedestrians to cross safely prior to car Figure 3.2.1.2. In the short term, maintenance gain a license from the Forestry Commission and park construction. vehicles for the conservation area will access Forestry/Woodland Activities; MTB, Dog Walking Woodland Fringe Future Development Phases Page 12 1.0 Introduction 2.0 The Site 3.0 Site Phasing Develop4.0er Beyond the Basics Hopkins Homes Persimmon Public Open Space School Taylor Wimpey New Link Road

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Legend undertake any major felling works associated with • Update interpretation as required. Study Site Boundaries the car park, and potentially the future pedal cycle • Review management plan and phases in line Legend Management Plan Phase ´ activity area. For this to take place a detailed car with adjacent development progressions and Study Site Boundaries park scheme will require development. anticipated woodland usage. P1 1:3,000 Management Plan Phase Thought has been given to the size and form the Indicative Paths Meters 0 37.5 75 15P03 225 300 car park should take, particularly if commercial Fencing forestry is being considered, and guidance sought 3.2.3 Phase 3 Indicative Paths ^ Interpretation from Norfolk County Council Highways. The Fencing recommendation at present is that a 2.4 x 90m Phase 3 seeks to bring the remaining areas of ^ Signalised Crossing visibility splay will be required, and the junction woodland into use. It is anticipated that these ^ Bridge Zoning with Blue Boar Lane should be at least 60m away areas will be less frequented prior to occupation Zoning Conservation; Heathland Character from the existing Cottage Plantation car park of the new development, as they generally have Conservation; Heathland Character junction. Any tree works or development along fewer existing rides and will primarily act as Conservation; No Formal Access Conservation; No Formal Access this edge of the woodland should also take into woodland buffers and facilitate new accesses. Conservation; Wet Grassland consideration the route of the future cycleway, Conservation; Wet Grassland Forestry/Limited Formal Access; Mixed Woodland conditioned under s106 of planning permission Some phase 3 works, such as investigations into Forestry/Limited Formal Access; Mixed Woodland Forestry/Woodland Activities; Compartment Mix 2008/0367. the requirements of a bridge over the existing Forestry/Woodland Activities; Compartment Mix ditch may be able to be differed depending on how Forestry/Woodland Activities; MTB, Dog Walking Forestry/Woodland Activities; MTB, Dog Walking Phase 2 works as follows; development is progressing. Woodland Fringe Woodland Fringe Future Development Phases • Establishment of community wildlife/woodland/ Phase 3 works as follows; Future Development Phases volunteer group for involvement in management Developer Developer and monitoring of the woodland, primarily the • Amendments to Health and safety tree Hopkins Homes Hopkins Homes conservation areas. inspection regime to encompass phase 3 Persimmon • Detailed specification for management of wet access. Persimmon Public Open Space grassland area and heath restoration with • Prepare specification for health and safety tree Public Open Space School community group. works, request and receive quotes, evaluate School • Amendments to Health and safety tree and appoint. Taylor Wimpey Taylor Wimpey inspection regime to encompass phase 2 • Health and safety tree works for phase 3 New Link Road Legend access. pedestrian routes. New Link Road • Topographical survey, ecological and • Way-marking of phase 3 pedestrian routes. Study Site Boundaries arboricultural assessments of car park and • Consult with Sprowston Town Council Management Plan Phase cycle activity areas. on access, boundary treatment and / or P3 • Work up detailed car park scheme and check enhancements ahead of development; Indicative Paths planning status/apply for permission. development timescale dependant. ´ ´ Fencing • Application for Felling License from Forestry • Implementation of boundary enhancements. 1:3,000 1:3,000 Commission. • Design and construction of bridge for wet ditch. Meters ^ Bridge 0 37.5 75 150 225 300 Meters • Prepare specification for health and safety tree • Review management plan and phases in line © Norfolk County Council © Crown Copyright and database rights 2015 Ordnance Survey 100019340 0 37.5 75 150 225 300 Zoning works, request and receive quotes, evaluate with adjacent development progressions and Figure 3.2.3.1 Phase 3 and appoint. anticipated woodland usage. Conservation; Heathland Character • Health and safety tree works for phase 2 reviews. immediately. This facility hasC theonse potentialrvation; No Ftoo rmincural Ac cess higher relative costs, and it is recommended that pedestrian routes. 3.2.4 Future Phases Conservation; Wet Grassland • Way-marking of phase 2 pedestrian routes. Other future phases and features to consider; a detailed brief is drawn up involving the local Forestry/Limited Formal Access; Mixed Woodland • Construction of car park. Elements of the project which will require larger community. • Identify locations and install infrastructure e.g. investment and / or time to deliver should be BMX / MTB Pedal Cycle Facility – The license to Forestry/Woodland Activities; Compartment Mix Fido bins. considered year on year within management plan fell trees in this area will be valid for five years, so Sculpture Trail – ConsiderationFore tostr ybe/Wo givenodland Aasct ivtoiti es; MTB, Dog Walking it is not essential that the works are undertaken whether sculpture is a permanent or temporary Woodland Fringe Future Development Phases 1.0 Introduction 2.0 The Site 3.0 Site Phasing 4.0 Beyond the Basics Developer Page 13 Hopkins Homes Persimmon Public Open Space School Taylor Wimpey New Link Road

´ 1:3,000 Meters 0 37.5 75 150 225 300 Harrison’s Plantation, The Breck and The Boar; Management Plan 2015 feature within the woodland. A general way of features based on a period of 5 years, after which paths should be created from the main corridors 4.2 Designations working could be evolved to incorporate sculpture time it is to be reviewed, has been drafted and is to encourage users away from sensitive or under from wood when available e.g. fallen or monolith available in Appendix 3. managed areas. The informal creation of such To safeguard the site, and the habitats and species trees. In terms of temporary function, the site could paths should be monitored and appropriate within it, it is recommended that some level of play part in the Norwich Festival Open Studios, to Some management operations will continue assessment made as to whether health and safety designation should be sought such as Local nature exhibit environmental art forms. annually, other targets that have been met may be mitigation is required with regard to trees. Reserve (LNR) and or County Wildlife Site (CWS). removed from future management plans, and new Local Nature Reserve Visitor / Forest School Facilities – Toilets, outdoor projects or techniques can be included. To mitigate risks, encouragement / planting of classroom(s)/forest school areas, and refreshment understory or creation of a dead hedge between A Local Nature Reserve is a statutory designation facilities may be something to consider in the Conservation Priorities; path entrances can enable more effective which is designated by the local planning authority longer term subject to the Town Council’s end temporary blocking of access routes into woodland that would allow bylaws to be adopted to protect vision for the site. • Protect the existing habitats and species; (carry compartments to enable woodland management the site from activities likely to disturb important out surveys and seek designation for the site.) operations. features or cause problems for the legitimate Accessibility – Although in the short term routes • Create new habitat features where possible management of the site. will not be accessible to all, in the future it will be including nesting, roosting and hibernating 4.1.3 Woodland Management desirable to enhance some surfaces for wheelchair habitat. County Wildlife Site and other less mobile users. The routes for these • Increase the amount of open habitat available to Engagement with Andrew Falcon, the former site enhancements will need to be made with any wildlife through selective thinning of conifers. forester is recommended to provide advice for the A County Wildlife Site is a non-statutory commercial or maintenance intentions on site in • Create disturbance free areas as a refuge for site in line with new objectives, to take advantage designation that follows standardised criteria mind; the reasoning for surface improvements wildlife e.g. Heathland restoration area. of grant schemes, maximise revenue and act based assessment to highlight the habitat as being as a future phase is to allow time for a forestry • Form a Community Nature/ Conservation Group as an educational resource / demonstration of of conservation / ecological value. The designation management regime to be implemented alongside • Use traditional ‘low disturbance’ management woodland management working to the UK Forestry is granted by Norfolk Wildlife Trust in partnership other management for public access and techniques to manage the habitats. Standards. with the landowner and would raise the profile of conservation. This critique of commercial viability • Record the success of the management through the site within the planning system. and management techniques will help to identify species monitoring. Sale of produce could contribute to management the most suitable areas for surface improvements. costs of the site, particularly the additional tree Notwithstanding the current uncertainty regarding 4.1.2 Tree Health and Safety safety inspection and work required. Systems 4.3 Future Funding primary routes associated with new development. need to be in place to advertise when woodland A system of inspection in line with the work is being carried out and ensure that the Current cost estimates are available under recommendations of the National Tree Safety public do not enter areas during management. Appendix 7, however It is recommended that 4.0 Beyond The Groups (NTSG, Appendix 6), like the Norfolk Tree advice from a forestry specialist such as Andrew Policy (2012), should be implemented. Where suitable, community engagement could Falcon, whom previously managed the site, or be sort to manage less complex areas of the the Norwich Fringe Project is sought for the on- Basics Areas should be zoned in terms of frequency wood for actions such as thinning, coppicing and going maintenance of the site as they will be of use; for example, car parks, picnic areas, rhododendron removal. best placed to record and action any qualifying cycle areas and roadsides should undergo more 4.1 On-going Management funding available, generate revenue, and facilitate frequent inspections. Access should be limited Woodland produce should be sought to be used community involvement. Contact details for the and / or discouraged around any trees of poor locally. Consider the use of a mobile saw mill above persons can be provided to the Councils on 4.1.1 Ecology condition, such as the Beech in the north-east to convert material on site and the use of wood request. of the site. The usage of these areas should be chippings as mulch for local planting schemes. As there are UK and Norfolk priority habitats for monitored to ensure mitigation measures are Some potential funding streams may include; conservation and potentially protected species sufficient enough to reduce any risk. Deer control will be required, although it is possible within the site, it is essential to work to a plan that that an increase in human presence and dog • Higher Level Stewardship/ NELMS aims to conserve and enhance these features. Main corridors of movement are to be encouraged walking may make the woodland less favourable • Woodland Trust Grants along the forestry access routes, as these are for Deer. Fenced trail areas could be established, • Forestry Commission Grants A methodology for managing the ecological easily to monitored. Some ‘informal’ sinuous to exclude mammal browsing, to compare and assess the impact of Deer across the site.

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Project Brief: Harrison’s Plantation, The Breck and The woodland is identified within the adopted Sprowston Neighbourhood Plan 5.0 Appendices & as a “woodland activity park”. Boar Plantation Woodland Park – Woodland Management Plan Proposal References The project is the production of a woodland management plan and will be Sponsoring Group: Greater Norwich Infrastructure Board delivered by Norfolk County Council Natural Environment Team. 5.1 Appendices Sponsor: Phil Courtier, Head of Planning, Broadland District Council The first stage of the project will be to establish woodland management objectives through consultation with Broadland District Council and Sprowston Appendix 1, Project Brief, Broadland District Project Manager: David White, Natural Environment Team, Norfolk Town Council. Council County Council Once objectives are established the draft woodland management plan will be Project Description: produced. This will be followed by a period of consultation with Broadland A “Woodland Management Plan” for Harrison’s Plantation / The Breck, District Council and Sprowston Town Council before the woodland hereafter referred to as “the Woodland”. The Woodland Management Plan management plan is finalised. shall:  Establish the woodland management objectives in consultation with The project is the necessary first stage of the GNGB project which seeks to Broadland District Council and Sprowston Town Council secure early public access to Harrison’s Plantation and The Breck.

 Identify an initial programme of costed works in order to make the Concurrently with the production of the woodland management plan, the Woodland suitable for use as a “Woodland Activity Park”, to be acquisition of the woodland from the White House Farm development undertaken in year 1. consortium will be finalised.  Sets out the requirements for the future management and maintenance of Harrison Plantation, The Breck and Boar Plantation as a “Woodland Following the production of the management plan and acquisition of the Activity Park” including costed works for years 2 to 5. woodland the initial programme of works will be undertaken and the woodlands opened to the public (Year 1). Arrangements will then be made for

the ongoing maintenance of the woodlands (Years 2-5). Background:

The delivery of a publically accessible woodland park at Harrison’s Plantation Timescale and The Breck was required as part of the allocation of White House Farm for The project will begin in XXXX 2014 and will be completed by XXXX (latest development within the Broadland Local Plan Replacement (2006). possible date is 31 March 2015)

The delivery of publically accessible woodland at Harrison’s Plantation, The Breck and Boar Plantation was secured through the grant of planning Key Dates permission at White House Farm for “the erection of 1233 dwellings, including Consultation on Draft Woodland TBC link road, recreation areas, primary school, open space and other associated Management Objectives works” on 23 May 2011, district reference 20080367. Draft Woodland Management Plan TBC Produced The S106 agreement that accompanied planning permission 20080367 Stakeholder Comments Provided in TBC required the a woodland management plan, public access to the woodlands Draft Woodland Management Plan and, in the event of the transfer of the site to the district council, the payment Final Woodland Management Plan TBC of a woodland management contribution not exceeding £100,000 as Delivered increased by inflation in accordance with the Woodland Management Plan. This requirement must be fulfilled prior to the occupation of the 451st dwelling. Benefits The project is a necessary first step in securing the early public access to The woodland is one of three large public parks to be delivered through Harrison’s Plantation, The Breck and Boar Plantation. This ensures the development identified within the published Growth Triangle Area Action Plan. delivery of a key part of the Green Infrastructure Network, which plays a key The woodland forms part of the Green Infrastructure Network for the Growth role in mitigating potential recreational impact on internationally designated Triangle and plays a key role in mitigating potential recreational impact on sites of ecological importance, will be delivered in advance of development internationally designated sites of ecological importance. and delivers a key policy objective of the Sprowston Neighbourhood Plan.

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Appendix 1 Continued... Appendix 2. Key Dates/Consultation Meetings

Estimated Costs Date Meeting Location Attendees 04.12.2014 WHF Woodlands Diamond Centre, Substitute for June Item Units/Hrs Rate Cost Initial Meeting Sprowston Hunt** Evelyn Elliot. Fees Woodland Management Plan n/a n/a £5,000 KL, DW, ZT, SCB, RS Resources 30.01.2015 Harrison’s plantation Diamond Centre, JH, KL,DW,ZT, RS, Focus Group Sprowston SCB The project manager will be: David White, Natural Environment Team, Norfolk County Council 06.03.2015 Harrison’s plantation Diamond Centre, JH, RS, ZT Focus Group Sprowston The project team will include: 07.04.2015 Push the pedalways Harrison’s ZT, TM, DC, PH, RS Zoe Tebbutt, Natural Environment Team, Norfolk County Council Terminus/New Plantation Richard Squires, Community Development and Liaison Officer Signalised Crossing

The consultation group will include: 09.04.2015 Harrison’s plantation Diamond Centre, JH, KL, ZT, RS Broadland District Council Focus Group Sprowston Sprowston Town Council 09.04.2015 Guided Walk with Harrison’s ZT, RS, SCB, JH, KL GNGB Green Infrastructure Steering Group Councillors Plantation & Councillors Risks 13.04.2015 Push the Pedalways/ County Hall ZT, TM Harrison’s Entrance Land Acquisition – The development consortium could decide not to transfer Workshop the woodland in accordance with the project timescale. 28.05.2015 Draft Document Cost of Initial Programme of Works – The cost of the initial programme of Circulated For works necessary before the woodland can be made publically accessible Comment could exceed the budget of £10k. Addition funding would then need to be 02.06.2015 Harrison’s plantation Diamond Centre, JH, STC sought through the GNGB, or BDC causing potential project delays. If any Focus Group - Sprowston Chairman,DW,ZT, addition funding could not be found then the project could not proceed. presentation of draft RS Maintenance – the GNGB project includes £20k for the management of the plan woodland in years 2-5. If the Woodland Management Plan shows that 30.06.2015 Amendments maintenance costs exceed this estimate additional funding would need to be Completed, Final found. Addition funding would need to be sought through the GNGB, or BDC Document Issued. causing potential project delays. If any addition funding could not be found then the project could not proceed. (ZT) Zoe Tebbutt, Norfolk County Council The costs of maintenance after year 5 will initially be met through the (DW) David White, Norfolk County Council woodland maintenance contribution, less £35K cost of project. A delay to the (TM) Tim Mellors, Norwich City Council progress of development on White House Farm could delay the payment of (DC) Duncan Cole, Norwich City Council the woodland maintenance contribution meaning that alternative bridge (PH) Paul Harris, Broadland District Council funding will need to be found. Alternatively the development consortium could seek to challenge the payment, or amount payable. (RS) Richard Squires, Broadland District Council (SCB) Stephen Chesney-Beales, Broadland District Council Assumptions and Dependencies (JH) June Hunt, Sprowston Town Council (KL) Ken Lashley, Chairman Sprowston Town Council Once the woodland maintenance contribution is exhausted then ongoing maintenance costs will need to be met through base budgets of the land owner, BDC or Sprowston TC.

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Appendix 3 Detailed Ecological Management Schedule

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Grassland Conservation Priorities Protection of existing wildlife and habitats. Heathland restoration Area Wet Area Northern woodland fringe (Hazel Coppice Stools) ...Continued

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Conservation Priorities Protection of existing wildlife and habitats. Woodland Areas Heathland restoration Area Woodland Rides /paths & stream Ponds ...Continued

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Appendix 4 Project Risk Register (Living Document)

No. Phase Action Risk(s) Liklihood Impact Risk Rating Mitigation Mitigated RR Public access not able to be Risk Rating Matrix Land transfer from developer granted. New signalised crossing Ongoing discussions consortium to Broadland District unable to be commissioned and with Consortium in 1 P1 Council does not occur as motorists continue to speed. New 2 3 5 order to address any 3 scheduled, before December signalised crossing commissioned issues directly and 3 4 5 6 2015. and the public trespass into the efficiently woodland, H&S liability. 2 3 4 5 N/A. Ongoing Liklihood 1 2 3 4 discussions with 1 2 3 Consortium. Application not received within Impact Management Plan condition time frame. Would cause phase implementation Reserved Matters application implecations for PP and potential could be haulted, and 2 P1 required by 23.05.16 to accord issues for BDC reimbersement of 1 3 4 3 priorities with condition 2 of PP 20080367 contributions for Harrison's reconsidered. Plantation management plan and Consider these maintenance. priorities to be considered in management plan. Management Plan phase implementation could be Commencement of any P2 haulted/adapted, and development parcel must priorities 3 P2 commence within 1 year of Construction not started. 1 3 4 reconsidered. reserved matters approval of said Consider these parcel. priorities to be considered in management plan. Management plan to be forwarded to BDC planners and must be considered in reserved matters application. Uncertainty in build out rates for Alternatively development; Estimated build out management plan 9 years for PP 20080367. Disjointed approach to Harrison's phase implementation 4 All 2 3 5 2 Developer Consortium estimates 7 Plantation phasing. could be year build out rate for PP haulted/adapted, and 20080367 priorities reconsidered. Consider these priorities to be considered in management plan. Broadland District Council and Norfolk County Council Developer Services to ensure that reserved Reserved Matters applications do Disjointed approach to matters applications not adequately take into account Management of Plantation. On site 5 All 3 3 5 respond to 2 identified woodland access from implementation and management management plan and management plan and site survey. plan potentially flawed woodland layout. Copies of management plan to be provided to BDC and NCC

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Appendix 5 Schedule of Works

Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2026/27 Completion of the Management Plan document Phase 1 Scheme Development of Pink Norwich City Council Pedalway terminus Tree works associated with Norwich City Council pedalway terminus & crossing Implementation of new signalised crossing on Salhouse Road & Norwich City Council associated pedalway terminus works Engage with Forestry Consultant/Norwich Fringe Project on future management and maintenance Development of P1 pedestrian routes Development of Tree H & S Policy and Area Zoning Discussions with Highways on works to enable temporary safe crossing point of Blue Boar Lane prior to car park implementation. Drafting of specification for tree works, contractor invitations to site, invitations to quote and Tree H & S works along P1 pedestrian routes, any other potentially high risk areas, and selective felling within Heathland Restoration area Detailed discussions with Highways on vehicular access. (if reasonably achievable). Application for Felling License from Forestry Commission for MTB area, carpark & entrance (8 weeks determination, valied for 5 years)(if reasonably achievable). Felling for new car park & access (if reasonably achievable). Removal of broken fencing across site & implementation of new fencing with 2 no. stiles and 2 no. five bar timber gates around heathland (P1). Discussions with Historic Environment Service and implementation of H & S measures for Victorian Bottle Dump Development of site plan and information for interpretation boards; Norwich City Council involvement at pedalways terminus Setting out of P1 routes with basic signage. Interpretation provided at pedalway terminus Install Fido Bins at P1 site entrance points. Signalised Crossing Debagged & Site Open to Public (subject to land permissions/transfer to BDC) Site Launch Event Phase 2 Community wildlife/volunteer group formation; publicity/group needs to be formed - initiated by BDC and facilitated by STC? Community involvement in management of heathland regeneration/conservation area. Community involvement in management of wetland/grassland area; carry out flora and fauna serveys to aid development of detailed conservation management plan Pre-App consultation with LPA regarding requirment for change of use permission. Topographical survey, ecological and arboricultural assessments of temporary crossing point, carpark ...Continued and MTB areas. Detailed discussions with Highways on vehicular access. Detailed car park scheme development Apply for planning permission with detailed5.0 Appendicesscheme. (6-8 week & References Page 21 determination period) Application for Felling License from Forestry Commission for MTB area, carpark & entrance (8 weeks determination, valied for 5 years) Felling for new car park & access Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2026/27 Completion of the Management Plan document Phase 1 Scheme Development of Pink Norwich City Council Pedalway terminus Tree works associated with Norwich City Council pedalway terminus & crossing Implementation of new signalised crossing on Salhouse Road & Norwich City Council associated pedalway terminus works Engage with Forestry Consultant/Norwich Fringe Project on future management and maintenance Development of P1 pedestrian routes Development of Tree H & S Policy and Area Zoning Discussions with Highways on works to enable temporary safe crossing point of Blue Boar Lane prior to car park implementation. Drafting of specification for tree works, contractor invitations to site, invitations to quote and Tree H & S works along P1 pedestrian routes, any other potentially high risk areas, and selective felling within Heathland Restoration area Detailed discussions with Highways on vehicular access. (if reasonably achievable). Application for Felling License from Forestry Commission for MTB area, carpark & entrance (8 weeks determination, valied for 5 years)(if reasonably achievable). Felling for new car park & access (if reasonably achievable). Removal of broken fencing across site & implementation of new fencing with 2 no. stiles and 2 no. five bar timber gates around heathland (P1). Discussions with Historic Environment Service and implementation of H & S measures for Victorian Bottle Dump Development of site plan and information for interpretation boards; Norwich City Council involvement at pedalways terminus Setting out of P1 routes with basic signage. Interpretation provided at pedalway terminus Install Fido Bins at P1 site entrance points. Signalised Crossing Debagged & Site Open to Public (subject to land permissions/transfer to BDC) Site Launch Event Phase 2 Community wildlife/volunteer group formation; publicity/group needs to be formed - initiated by BDC and facilitated by STC? Community involvement in management of heathland Harrison’sregeneration/conservation Plantation, area. The Breck and The Boar; Management Plan 2015 Community involvement in management of wetland/grassland area; carry out flora and fauna serveys to aid development of detailed conservation management plan AppendixPre-App consultation 5 withContinued... LPA regarding requirment for change of use permission. Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2026/27 CompletionTopographical of thesurvey, Management ecological Planand arboricultural document assessments of Phasetemporary 1 crossing point, carpark Schemeand MTB Development areas. of Pink Norwich City Council PedalwayDetailed discussions terminus with Highways Treeon vehicular works associated access. with Norwich City Council pedalwayDetailed car terminus park scheme & crossing Implementationdevelopment of new signalised crossingApply for onplanning Salhouse permission Road & with Norwich City Council associateddetailed scheme. pedalway (6-8 terminus week worksdetermination period) EngageApplication with for Forestry Felling License from Consultant/NorwichForestry Commission Fringe for MTB Project area, oncarpark future & management entrance (8 weeks and maintenancedetermination, valied for 5 years) DevelopmentFelling for new of car P1 park pedestrian & access Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2026/27 routesConstruction of appropriate access, Developmentcar park and associated of Tree H & works S Policy as andagreed Area with Zoning LPA and Highways. DiscussionsRevision of tree with policy/zoning Highways on as worksrequired. to enableTree H temporary& S works safealong crossingP2 pedestrian point routes.of Blue WaymarkingBoar Lane priorP2. to car park implementation. DraftingSite H & ofS;any specification further works for tree works,associated contractor with 'bottle invitations dump' to - site, invitationsNorfolk County to quote Council and Historic TreeEnvironment H & S works Service along as requiredP1 pedestrianReview and routes, amend any management other potentiallyplan in light high of development risk areas, and and selectivepublic use felling as required within Heathland RestorationReview and areaamend interpretation as Detailedrequired. discussions with Highways onPhase vehicular 2 open access. to public; (if reasonably car park achievable).and woodland. NOTE MTB not yet Applicationconstructed, for area Felling felled. License from ForestryPhase 3 Commission& Onwards for MTB area, carparkRevision & of entrance tree policy/zoning (8 weeks as determination,required. valied for 5 years)(if reasonablyTree H & S achievable).works along P3 Fellingpedestrian for new routes. car Waymarkingpark & access P3. (if reasonablyReview and achievable). amend management Removalplan in light of brokenof development fencing across and sitepublic & implementationuse as required of new fencingReview withand amend2 no. stiles interpretation and 2 no. as fiverequired. bar timber gates around heathlandIdentification/consultation (P1). with town Discussionscouncil on boundary with Historic enhancements Environmentahead of development Service and implementationImplementation of Hboundary & S measures forenhancements. Victorian Bottle Dump DevelopmentDesign and construction of site plan ofand bridge informationfor wet ditch for ahead interpretation of development boards;(Subject Norwich to progression City Council of involvementResidential Developmentat pedalways &terminus SettingFunding) out of P1 routes with basic signage.Once development Interpretation accesses provided are at pedalwayknown, alongside terminus longer term Installmanagement Fido Bins (e.g. at forestry/visitorP1 site entrance points.centre) assess appropriate Signalisedlocations for Crossing routes accessible Debagged to& Siteall, cost Open and to implement.Public (subject to land permissions/transferDevelopment of Community to BDC) Project Sitefor MTB/BMX Launch Event area; Case Study Phaseresearch/advice 2 sought for **These works could happen ahead of the anticipated cycle path development trigger CommunityBMX/MTB area. wildlife/volunteer Exemplar group (2019/20), however may cause some conflict should the path take in some of the formation;community publicity/group projects can used needs to to BMX/MTB area which could informally increase in size. The cycle path scheme will beform formed outline - initiatedfor community by BDC project. and need to be a consideration in the development of the MTB/BMX area; Conversations facilitatedRisk assessments. by STC? (Subject to with Highways will be required, and possibly some early conceptual scheme design. Communityresources and involvement funding - thisin could managementbe BDC/STC led)of heathland regeneration/conservationBMX/MTB consultation/community area. Communityproject initiation. involvement (Subject in to managementFunding) of wetland/grassland area;Construction carry out of flora MTB/BMX and fauna area serveys(Subject to to aid Funding) development of detailedSculpture conservation Trails/Events management planVisitor/Forest Schools Opportunities Pre-AppOther Factors consultation with LPA regardingReserved requirmentMatters application for change of userequired permission. by 23.05.16 to accord with Topographicalcondition 2 of PP survey, 20080367 ecological andIdentification arboricultural of accesses assessments to and of temporaryfrom woodland crossing to development point, carpark as ...Continued anddetailed MTB applications areas. come forward. DetailedCommencement discussions of any with P2 Highways ondevelopment vehicular access. parcel must Detailedcommence car within park scheme 1 year of developmentreserved matters approval of said parcel. ApplyEstimated for planning build out permission 9 years for with PP Pagedetailed20080367 scheme.22 (6-8 week 5.0 Appendices & References determinationDeveloper Consortium period) estimates 7 Applicationyear build out for rate Felling for PPLicense 20080367 from Forestrys106 trigger Commission for Harrison's for MTB area, carparkPlantation, & entrance The Breck (8 andweeks the Boar determination,(450th Dwelling) valied for 5 years) Fellings106 Trigger for new for car Cycleway park & accessBlue Boar Lane to Salhouse Road Junction (occupation of 550th dwelling) Cycleway Link along Salhouse Road from Link Road Junction to Blue Boar Lane (Occupation of 1050th dwelling) Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2026/27 Construction of appropriate access, car park and associated works as agreed with LPA and Highways. Revision of tree policy/zoning as required. Tree H & S works along P2 pedestrian routes. Waymarking P2. Site H & S;any further works associated with 'bottle dump' - Norfolk County Council Historic Environment Service as required Review and amend management plan in light of development and public use as required Review and amend interpretation as required. Phase 2 open to public; car park and woodland. NOTE MTB not yet constructed, area felled. Phase 3 & Onwards Revision of tree policy/zoning as required. Tree H & S works along P3 pedestrian routes. Waymarking P3. Review and amend management plan in light of development and public use as required Review and amend interpretation as required. Identification/consultation with town council on boundary enhancements ahead of development Implementation of boundary enhancements. Design and construction of bridge for wet ditch ahead of development (Subject to progression of Residential Development & Funding) Once development accesses are known, alongside longer term management (e.g. forestry/visitor centre) assess appropriate locations for routes accessible to all, cost and implement. Development of Community Project for MTB/BMX area; Case Study research/advice sought for **These works could happen ahead of the anticipated cycle path development trigger BMX/MTB area. Exemplar (2019/20), however may cause some conflict should the path take in some of the community projects can used to BMX/MTB area which could informally increase in size. The cycle path scheme will form outline for community project. need to be a consideration in the development of the MTB/BMX area; Conversations Risk assessments. (Subject to with Highways will be required, and possibly some early conceptual scheme design. resources and funding - this could be BDC/STC led) BMX/MTB consultation/community project initiation. (Subject to Funding) Harrison’s Plantation, The Breck and The Boar; Management Plan 2015 Construction of MTB/BMX area (Subject to Funding) Sculpture Trails/Events Visitor/Forest Schools Opportunities Other Factors AppendixReserved Matters application5 Continued... required by 23.05.16 to accord with condition 2 of PP 20080367 Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2026/27 IdentificationConstruction of accessesappropriate to access,and fromcar park woodland and associated to development works as detailedagreed with applications LPA and comeHighways. forward. Commencement of any P2 Revision of tree policy/zoning as development parcel must required. Tree H & S works along commence within 1 year of P2 pedestrian routes. Waymarking reserved matters approval of said P2. parcel. EstimatedSite H & S;any build further out 9 yearsworks for PP 20080367associated with 'bottle dump' - DeveloperNorfolk County Consortium Council estimates Historic 7 yearEnvironment build out Service rate for asPP required 20080367 s106Review trigger and amendfor Harrison's management Plantation,plan in light The of development Breck and the and Boar (450thpublic useDwelling) as required s106Review Trigger and amend for Cycleway interpretation Blue as Boarrequired. Lane to Salhouse Road JunctionPhase 2 open(occupation to public; of 550thcar park dwelling)and woodland. NOTE MTB not yet Cyclewayconstructed, Link area along felled. Salhouse RoadPhase from 3 & LinkOnwards Road Junction to BlueRevision Boar of Lane tree (Occupationpolicy/zoning of as 1050threquired. dwelling) Tree H & S works along P3 pedestrian routes. Waymarking P3. Review and amend management plan in light of development and public use as required AppendixReview and amend 6 interpretation National as Tree Safety Group Guidance required. Identification/consultation with town council on boundary enhancements Managementahead of development of the Risk from Falling Trees or Implementation of boundary Branchesenhancements. Available Online at: http://www.hse. Design and construction of bridge gov.uk/foi/internalops/sims/ag_food/010705.for wet ditch ahead of development htm#Appendix-1(Subject to progression of Residential Development & Funding) Once development accesses are Commonknown, alongside Senselonger term Risk Management of Trees; management (e.g. forestry/visitor Guidancecentre) assess appropriate on trees and public safety in the UK locations for routes accessible to forall, cost owners, and implement. managers and advisers (2011) Development of Community Project Availablefor MTB/BMX area; Online Case Study at: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/ research/advice sought for **These works could happen ahead of the anticipated cycle path development trigger PDF/FCMS024.pdf/$FILE/FCMS024.pdfBMX/MTB area. Exemplar (2019/20), however may cause some conflict should the path take in some of the community projects can used to BMX/MTB area which could informally increase in size. The cycle path scheme will form outline for community project. need to be a consideration in the development of the MTB/BMX area; Conversations CommonRisk assessments. Sense (Subject to Risk Management of Trees; with Highways will be required, and possibly some early conceptual scheme design. resources and funding - this could Landownerbe BDC/STC led) summary of guidance on trees BMX/MTB consultation/community andproject initiation.public (Subject safety to in the UK for estates and Funding) smallholdings.Construction of MTB/BMX area Available Online at: http://www. (Subject to Funding) forestry.gov.uk/PDF/FCMS025.pdf/$FILE/Sculpture Trails/Events Visitor/Forest Schools Opportunities FCMS025.pdfOther Factors Reserved Matters application required by 23.05.16 to accord with condition 2 of PP 20080367 Identification of accesses to and from woodland to development as detailed applications come forward. Commencement of any P2 development parcel must commence within 1 year of reserved matters approval of said parcel. Estimated build out 9 years for PP 20080367 Developer Consortium estimates 7 year build out rate for PP 20080367 s106 trigger for Harrison's Plantation, The Breck and the Boar (450th Dwelling) s106 Trigger for Cycleway Blue Boar Lane to Salhouse Road Junction (occupation of 550th dwelling) Cycleway Link along Salhouse Road from Link Road Junction to Blue Boar Lane (Occupation of 1050th dwelling) 5.0 Appendices & References Page 23 Harrison’s Plantation, The Breck and The Boar; Management Plan 2015

Appendix 7 Indicative Cost Estimates Total Not included in P1 P1 in included Not £8,836.00 £10,603.20 19235 £22,100.00 £21,902.50 + 1767.2 800 220 416 160 3500 800 120 2500 300 220 601.5 843 900 2500 300 0 200 1002 300 1875 123 4200 4200 300 300 220 600 0 340 1002 200 800 1250 80 1200 600 1600 2000 400 0 4000 350 2100 123 1400 5000 5000 0 368 305 2100 425 1205 310 300 20 100 Approximate Annual Cost; Annual Approximate 20 1.5 3 8740 11190 2 20 240 2 1000 2750 100 8 5 385 5 3000 8000 10 + Potential capping capping Potential material Interpretation Interpretation Printing/Replacement Interpretation Interpretation Printing/Replacement Infrastructure; Gates £50 Stile ea, £200 Stock and Post ea. Wireper/m £8 Fence 1030m approx. @ Infrastructure; Posts Disks and Interpretation Interpretation Printing/Replacement Infrastructure; Fido Infrastructure; ea. £120 @ Bins to £4min per visit empty Materials/Publicity/ Room Hire Materials/Printing/ Materials/Printing/ Refreshments Infrastructure; Posts Disks and Infrastructure; Posts Disks and Printing/Postage/ PlanningFees Materials incl. height height incl. Materials bar restriction Printing of of Printing Sheets Interpretation Day 400 HourVisit 40 4 Hour 40 Day 350 Day 350 Materials Hour 40 Day 500 Hour 40 Hour 40 HourHour 40 40 Printing Printing Day 350 Hour 40 Hour 40 Day Hour 40 Day 500 Printing Hour 40 Day 500 Day 375 Day 350 Hour 40Postage & Printing 3 Day 350 Materials/Equipment 1150 150 0 Day 350Hire Equipment Day 350Hire Equipment Hour 40 Hour 40 Hour 40 Hour 40 Contract Hour 40 Hour 50 Hour 40 Day 500 Printing DayDay 350 800 Day 350 Publicity/Printing 200 Survey 1200 Hour 40 Day 400 Day Day 500 Day 350Hire Equipment Hour 40Postage & Printing 3 Day 350 Day 500 Project 5000 Hour 40 Printing Day 350Hire Equipment Hour 40 Printing Hour 40 Printing Day 350 Hour 40 Day 1000 Hour 40 Hour 40 2 7.5 5 4 21 3 5 7.5 5 15 22.5 5 2 7.5 5 5 2 3 7.5 7.5 15 5 2 2 5 3 7.5 8 3 4 4 1 9 7.5 7.5 30 1 1 5 Quantity Unit(£) Rate Costs Incurred Other (£ ) Cost Total(£) (£) TotalPhase for Quantity Unit(£) Rate Costs Incurred Other (£ ) Cost Total(£) (£) TotalPhase for Appointed Appointed Contractor/NCC HES NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NET/Other appointed Contractor Appointed 104 NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Appointed Qualified Qualified Appointed Contractor NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Appointed Contractor Appointed 7 NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Andrew Falcon Andrew NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Appointed Qualified Qualified Appointed Contractor NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Qualified Appointed Contractor Norwich FringeProject Norwich 5 NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Contractor Appointed 1 FringeProject Norwich 12 Norwich FringeProject Norwich 12 NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Norwich City Council; City Norwich Contractor NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Contractor Appointed 2 STC/NCC NET/Other appointed Qualified Appointed Contractor BDC/STC/Other Appointed BDC/STC Norwich City Council; City Norwich Contractor NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Qualified Appointed Contractor FringeProject Norwich 6 NCC NET/Other appointed BDC/STC/Other Appointed Appointed Qualified Qualified Appointed Contractor NCC NCC NET NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NET/Other appointed FringeProject Norwich 6 NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NET/Other appointed Appointed Qualified Qualified Appointed -Lafarge? Contractor Who Who Site Works Site Works Site Contractor Appointed 10 Contractor Appointed 2 On Site On Site Works/Materials Site Visit/Desk Site Visit/Desk Site Visit/Meeting/Desk Desk/Site Visit Meeting/Email/Pho ne On Site; TreeOn Site; Climbing/Ground Works Site Visit/Desk Site Visit/Desk Desk/Site Visit On Site On Site Labour/Materials Site Visit/Desk Desk/Meetings/Sit Maintenance e Meeting/Site Visit Meeting/Site On Site; TreeOn Site; Climbing/Ground Works Site Visit/Desk Site Visit/Desk TreeOn Site; Climbing/Ground Works Desk/Volunteer Desk/Volunteer Group/Meetings/Sit Maintenance e Desk/Site Visit Desk/Site BDC/STC Works Site Contractor Appointed 2 Desk Visit Desk/Site Appointed NCC/Other Visit Desk/Site 1 Appointed NCC/Other Site Works/Materials 15 Desk/Volunteer Group/Meetings/Sit Maintenance e Desk/Volunteer Desk/Volunteer Group/Meetings/Sit Maintenance e Desk Site Works Site HES Contactor/NCC 1 Site Visit/Desk Site Visit/Desk Lafarge (TBC) Meeting/Site Visit Meeting/Site Site Works/Materials Meeting/Email/Pho ne TreeOn Site; Climbing/Ground Works Site Visit/Public Consultation Desk/Site Visit/Meeting Tree Surgary/Pruning Desk TreeOn Site; Climbing/Ground Works Desk/Volunteer Group/Meetings/Sit Maintenance e Desk Site Visit/Desk/Email/P hone On Site; TreeOn Site; Climbing/Ground Works Desk Study/Site Study/Site Desk Visits/Consultation Meeting/Site Visit Meeting/Site Desk/Printing Desk/Volunteer Group/Meetings/Sit Maintenance e Desk Site Visit/Desk Site Works/Materials Desk Site Works/Materials Type Type (On- (Tender (Tender as required as (Indicative initial Estimate; awaiting (Subject to Spec) (Subject (On-going Cost; costed on a a on costed Cost; (On-going Development of site plan and plan site Developmentof 2 FidoEmptied at rate Bins of 1 x perweek. Implementation of boundary boundary of Implementation enhancements. bridge of construction and Design development of ahead ditch wet for of progression to (Subject Development) Residential are development accesses Once term longer alongside known, forestry/visitor management(e.g. Bottle Dump initial H & S measures measures S & H initial Dump Bottle from outcome on (Dependant Discussions) NCC HES Review and amendmanagement and Review development of and light in plan required as use public as amendinterpretation and Review required. Phase 3 & Future Works & 3 Phase unforseen for 20% of Contingency works tree/surfacing Identification/consultation with town town with Identification/consultation enhancements boundary on council development of ahead Development of Tree H & S Policy Policy TreeS Developmentof & H Zoning Area and Discussions with HistoricDiscussions with and EnvironmentService measures S & H of implementation for Dump Bottle Victorian Annual tree H & S Works/thinning S & H tree Annual Review and amendmanagement and Review development of and light in plan required as use public as amendinterpretation and Review required. Development of P1 pedestrian pedestrian P1 Developmentof routes Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase Removal of broken fencing across across fencing broken Removal of new of implementation & site no. 2 and stiles no. 2 with fencing around fivegates bartimber (P1). heathland Site Survey and Recommendations Recommendations and Survey Site (basedon annual1 assessment but Policy will be as Tree Requires) Engage with Forestry Forestry with Engage FringeProject Consultant/Norwich managementand future on maintenance Detailed discussions with Highways Highways with discussions Detailed vehicularaccess. on Felling for new car park & access (if (if access & park car new for Felling achievable). reasonably as policy/zoning tree of Revision required. Site H & S;any further works further works S;any & H Site - dump' 'bottle with associated Norfolk County Council Historic EnvironmentService Review and amend interpretation as as amendinterpretation and Review required. P3 along works TreeS & H Waymarking routes. pedestrian P3. S & H tree annual Other Works/thinning Engage with Forestry Forestry with Engage FringeProject Consultant/Norwich managementand future on maintenance Consultant Fee cost;Forestry annum) per approx£2000 Site Launch Event Launch Site area MTB/BMX of Construction Funding) to (Subject Application for Felling License from License Felling for Application MTBfor area, Commission Forestry (8weeks entrance & carpark years)(if valied5 for determination, achievable). reasonably involvement in Community heathland managementof area. regeneration/conservation park car for Topographical survey access. and quote arboricultural and ecological crossing temporary of assessments MTBand carpark areas. point, crossing safe of Implementation point involvement in Community areas conservation managementof per meeting 1 vegetation. other and month. Generalised Annual Cost Annual Generalised involvement in Community areas conservation managementof per meeting 1 vegetation. other and month. Revision of tree policy/zoning as as policy/zoning tree of Revision required. Review and amendmanagement and Review development of and light in plan required as use public Revision of tree policy/zoning as as policy/zoning tree of Revision required. Implementation of new signalised signalised new of Implementation & Road Salhouse on crossing terminus pedalway associated works Detailed discussions with Highways Highways with discussions Detailed reasonably (if vehicularaccess. on achievable). entrance site P1 at Bins Fido Install points. LPA with consultation Pre-App of change for requirment regarding permission. use (if access & park car new for Felling achievable). reasonably consultation/community BMX/MTB to (Subject initiation. project Funding) Community wildlife/volunteer group wildlife/volunteer Community to needs publicity/group formation; and BDC by formed-initiated be STC? facilitated by Scheme Development of Pink Pink Development of Scheme terminus Pedalway with associated Treeworks crossing & terminus pedalway Drafting of specification for tree for specification of Drafting contractor invitations works, to site, and quote to invitations P1 along works TreeS & H other any routes, pedestrian and areas, risk high potentially Heathland within felling selective area Restoration involvement in Community wetland/grassland managementof fauna and flora out carry area; development aid of to serveys conservationmanagement detailed plan. basis per month of split 1 day betweenwetland and heath) from License Felling for Application MTBfor area, Commission Forestry (8weeks entrance & carpark years)(if 5 valiedfor determination, achievable). reasonably Project Community Developmentof for MTB/BMX area; Case Study for sought research/advice Exemplar area. BMX/MTB to used can projects community project. community for formoutline assessments.Risk (Subject to could -this funding and resources be BDC/STC led) Tree H & S works along P2 P2 along works TreeS & H Waymarking routes. pedestrian P2. Works S & H tree annual Other Completion of the Management the of Completion document Plan Discussions with Highways on works works on Highways with Discussions crossing safe temporary enable to car to prior Lane Boar Blue of point drawing AND implementation. park works for plans/spec of up boards; interpretation for information involvement at Council City Norwich terminus pedalways of basis a on costed Cost; going per month split1 day between heath) and wetland scheme park car Detailed development locations appropriate assess centre) all. to accessible routes for not cost implementation and included) Setting out of P1 routes with basic basic with routes P1 of out Setting provided at Interpretation signage. terminus pedalway with permission planning for Apply (6-8 week scheme. detailed period) determination Construction of appropriate access, access, appropriate of Construction as works associated and park car Highways. and LPA agreedwith spec) surface on dependant (Cost

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Appendix 7 Continued... Total Not included in P1 P1 in included Not £8,836.00 £10,603.20 19235 £22,100.00 £21,902.50 + 1767.2 800 220 416 160 3500 800 843 120 2500 300 220 601.5 900 2500 300 0 200 1002 300 1875 123 4200 4200 300 300 220 600 0 1002 340 200 1600 800 1250 80 1200 600 2000 400 0 123 4000 1400 350 2100 5000 5000 0 425 368 305 1205 2100 300 310 20 100 3 Approximate Annual Cost; Annual Approximate 20 1.5 8740 11190 2 20 2 1000 2750 240 100 385 8 5 5 3000 8000 10 + Potential capping capping Potential material Interpretation Interpretation Printing/Replacement Interpretation Interpretation Printing/Replacement Infrastructure; Gates £50 Stile ea, £200 Stock and Post ea. Wireper/m £8 Fence 1030m approx. @ Infrastructure; Posts Disks and Interpretation Interpretation Printing/Replacement Materials/Publicity/ Room Hire Fido Infrastructure; ea. £120 @ Bins to £4min per visit empty Materials/Printing/ Materials/Printing/ Refreshments Infrastructure; Posts Disks and Printing/Postage/ Printing/Postage/ PlanningFees Infrastructure; Posts Disks and Materials incl. height height incl. Materials bar restriction Printing of of Printing Sheets Interpretation Day 400 HourVisit 40 4 Hour 40 Day 350 Day 350 Materials Hour 40 Printing Hour 40 Day 500 Hour 40 Hour 40 Hour 40 Printing Day 350 Hour 40 Hour 40 Day Hour 40 Day 500 Printing Hour 40 Day 500 Day 375 Day 350 Hour 40Postage & Printing 3 Day 350Hire Equipment Day 350 Materials/Equipment 1150 150 0 Day 350Hire Equipment Hour 40 Hour 40 Hour 40 Hour 40 Contract Day 500 Printing Hour 40 DayDay 350 800 Hour 50 Hour 40 Day 350 Publicity/Printing 200 Survey 1200 Hour 40 Day 400 Day Hour 40Postage & Printing 3 Day 500 Day 350 Day 350Hire Equipment Day 500 Project 5000 Hour 40 Printing Hour 40 Printing Day 350Hire Equipment Hour 40 Hour 40 Printing Day 350 Day 1000 Hour 40 Hour 40 2 7.5 5 4 21 3 5 7.5 5 15 22.5 5 2 7.5 5 5 2 3 7.5 7.5 15 2 5 5 2 3 3 7.5 8 4 4 1 7.5 9 30 7.5 1 1 5 Quantity Unit(£) Rate Costs Incurred Other (£ ) Cost Total(£) (£) TotalPhase for Quantity Unit(£) Rate Costs Incurred Other (£ ) Cost Total(£) (£) TotalPhase for Appointed Appointed Contractor/NCC HES NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NET/Other appointed Contractor Appointed 104 NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Appointed Qualified Qualified Appointed Contractor NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Appointed Contractor Appointed 7 NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Andrew Falcon Andrew NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Appointed Qualified Qualified Appointed Contractor NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Qualified Appointed Contractor Norwich FringeProject Norwich 5 NCC NCC NET/Other appointed FringeProject Norwich 12 Contractor Appointed 1 Norwich FringeProject Norwich 12 NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NCC NET/Other appointed Norwich City Council; City Norwich Contractor Appointed Qualified Qualified Appointed Contractor NCC NET/Other appointed BDC/STC/Other Appointed Contractor Appointed 2 STC/NCC NET/Other appointed BDC/STC Norwich City Council; City Norwich Contractor NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NET/Other appointed Qualified Appointed Contractor BDC/STC/Other Appointed FringeProject Norwich 6 Appointed Qualified Qualified Appointed Contractor NCC NCC NET NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NET/Other appointed FringeProject Norwich 6 NCC NCC NET/Other appointed NCC NET/Other appointed Appointed Qualified Qualified Appointed -Lafarge? Contractor Who Who Site Works Site Works Site Contractor Appointed 10 Contractor Appointed 2 On Site On Site Works/Materials Site Visit/Desk Site Visit/Desk Site Visit/Meeting/Desk Desk/Site Visit Meeting/Email/Pho ne On Site; TreeOn Site; Climbing/Ground Works Site Visit/Desk Site Visit/Desk Desk/Site Visit On Site On Site Labour/Materials Site Visit/Desk Desk/Meetings/Sit Maintenance e Meeting/Site Visit Meeting/Site On Site; TreeOn Site; Climbing/Ground Works Site Visit/Desk Site Visit/Desk TreeOn Site; Climbing/Ground Works Desk/Volunteer Desk/Volunteer Group/Meetings/Sit Maintenance e Site Works Site Contractor Appointed 2 Visit Desk/Site BDC/STC Desk Desk/Volunteer Group/Meetings/Sit Maintenance e Visit Desk/Site Appointed NCC/Other Visit Desk/Site 1 Appointed NCC/Other Site Works/Materials 15 Desk/Volunteer Desk/Volunteer Group/Meetings/Sit Maintenance e Desk Site Works Site HES Contactor/NCC 1 Site Visit/Desk Site Visit/Desk Lafarge (TBC) On Site; TreeOn Site; Climbing/Ground Works Visit Meeting/Site Site Visit/Public Consultation Site Works/Materials Meeting/Email/Pho ne Desk/Site Visit/Meeting Tree Surgary/Pruning Desk Desk TreeOn Site; Climbing/Ground Works Site Visit/Desk/Email/P hone Desk/Volunteer Group/Meetings/Sit Maintenance e On Site; TreeOn Site; Climbing/Ground Works Desk Study/Site Study/Site Desk Visits/Consultation Desk Visit Meeting/Site Site Visit/Desk Desk/Printing Desk/Volunteer Group/Meetings/Sit Maintenance e Desk Site Works/Materials Site Works/Materials Type Type (On- (Tender (Tender as required as (Indicative initial Estimate; awaiting (Subject to Spec) (Subject (On-going Cost; costed on a a on costed Cost; (On-going Development of site plan and plan site Developmentof 2 FidoEmptied at rate Bins of 1 x perweek. Implementation of boundary boundary of Implementation enhancements. bridge of construction and Design development of ahead ditch wet for of progression to (Subject Development) Residential are development accesses Once term longer alongside known, forestry/visitor management(e.g. Bottle Dump initial H & S measures measures S & H initial Dump Bottle from outcome on (Dependant Discussions) NCC HES Review and amendmanagement and Review development of and light in plan required as use public as amendinterpretation and Review required. Phase 3 & Future Works & 3 Phase unforseen for 20% of Contingency works tree/surfacing Identification/consultation with town town with Identification/consultation enhancements boundary on council development of ahead Development of Tree H & S Policy Policy TreeS Developmentof & H Zoning Area and Discussions with HistoricDiscussions with and EnvironmentService measures S & H of implementation for Dump Bottle Victorian Annual tree H & S Works/thinning S & H tree Annual Review and amendmanagementand Review development of and light in plan required as use public as amendinterpretation and Review required. Development of P1 pedestrian pedestrian P1 Developmentof routes Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase Removal of broken fencing across across fencing broken Removal of new of implementation & site no. 2 and stiles no. 2 with fencing around fivegates bartimber (P1). heathland Site Survey and Recommendations Recommendations and Survey Site (basedon annual1 assessment but Policy will be as Tree Requires) Engage with Forestry Forestry with Engage Project Fringe Consultant/Norwich managementand future on maintenance Detailed discussions with Highways Highways with discussions Detailed vehicularaccess. on Felling for new car park & access (if (if access & park car new for Felling achievable). reasonably as policy/zoning tree of Revision required. Site H & S;any further works further works S;any & H Site - dump' 'bottle with associated Norfolk County Council Historic EnvironmentService Review and amend interpretation as as amendinterpretation and Review required. P3 along works TreeS & H Waymarking routes. pedestrian P3. S & H tree annual Other Works/thinning Engage with Forestry Forestry with Engage FringeProject Consultant/Norwich managementand future on maintenance Consultant Fee cost;Forestry annum) per approx£2000 Construction of MTB/BMX area MTB/BMX of Construction Funding) to (Subject Event Launch Site Application for Felling License from License Felling for Application MTBfor area, Commission Forestry (8weeks entrance & carpark years)(if valied5 for determination, achievable). reasonably involvement in Community areas conservation managementof per meeting 1 vegetation. other and month. involvement in Community heathland managementof area. regeneration/conservation park car for Topographical survey access. and quote arboricultural and ecological crossing temporary of assessments MTBand carpark areas. point, crossing safe of Implementation point Generalised Annual Cost Annual Generalised involvement in Community areas conservation managementof per meeting 1 vegetation. other and month. Revision of tree policy/zoning as as policy/zoning tree of Revision required. Review and amendmanagement and Review development of and light in plan required as use public Revision of tree policy/zoning as as policy/zoning tree of Revision required. Implementation of new signalised signalised new of Implementation & Road Salhouse on crossing terminus pedalway associated works Felling for new car park & access (if (if access & park car new for Felling achievable). reasonably Highways with discussions Detailed reasonably (if vehicularaccess. on achievable). consultation/community BMX/MTB to (Subject initiation. project Funding) entrance site P1 at Bins Fido Install points. LPA with consultation Pre-App of change for requirment regarding permission. use Community wildlife/volunteer group wildlife/volunteer Community to needs publicity/group formation; and BDC by formed-initiated be STC? facilitated by Scheme Development of Pink Pink Development of Scheme terminus Pedalway with associated Treeworks crossing & terminus pedalway Application for Felling License from License Felling for Application MTBfor area, Commission Forestry (8weeks entrance & carpark years)(if 5 valiedfor determination, achievable). reasonably tree for specification of Drafting contractor invitations works, to site, and quote to invitations P1 along works TreeS & H other any routes, pedestrian and areas, risk high potentially Heathland within felling selective area Restoration Project Community Developmentof for MTB/BMX area; Case Study for sought research/advice Exemplar area. BMX/MTB to used can projects community project. community for formoutline assessments.Risk (Subject to could -this funding and resources be BDC/STC led) involvement in Community wetland/grassland managementof fauna and flora out carry area; development aid of to serveys conservationmanagement detailed plan. basis per month of split 1 day betweenwetland and heath) Tree H & S works along P2 P2 along works TreeS & H Waymarking routes. pedestrian P2. Works S & H tree annual Other Completion of the Management the of Completion document Plan Detailed car park scheme scheme park car Detailed development works on Highways with Discussions crossing safe temporary enable to car to prior Lane Boar Blue of point drawing AND implementation. park works for plans/spec of up locations appropriate assess centre) all. to accessible routes for not cost implementation and included) boards; interpretation for information involvement at Council City Norwich terminus pedalways of basis a on costed Cost; going per month split1 day between heath) and wetland Apply for planning permission with with permission planning for Apply (6-8 week scheme. detailed period) determination basic with routes P1 of out Setting provided at Interpretation signage. terminus pedalway Construction of appropriate access, access, appropriate of Construction as works associated and park car Highways. and LPA agreedwith spec) surface on dependant (Cost

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