Lowans Ecology & Associates Louise Lowans BSc. (Hons), MCIEEM

Biodiversity survey assessment report for Oakley Cottage, Haughurst Hill, Baughurst, Tadley, Hampshire RG26 5JR

Prepared for: Mr and Mrs Kronfield, Oakley Cottage, Haughurst Hill, Baughurst, Tadley, Hampshire RG26 5JR Prepared by: Louise Lowans BSc. (Hons), MCIEEM Prepared on: 5 June 2017 Version no: 1

Correspondence Address: Suite 3, 7 The Square Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1JA Tel: 01202 920425 Mob: 07983 664173 Email: [email protected] Lowans Ecology & Associates Oakley Cottage, Haughurst Hill, Baughurst, Tadley, Hampshire RG26 5JR

Contents

1 Executive summary 3

2 Introduction 3 2.1 Field survey 2.2 Site location 2.3 Site and building description 2.4 Description of proposal

3 Method 4 - 5 3.1 Desk study 3.1.1 Protected and other notable sites 3.1.2 Data search 3.2 Date of survey 3.3 Weather conditions 3.4 Limitations of survey 3.5 Survey scope 3.5.1 Bats 3.5.1.1 Daytime building survey 3.5.1.2 Evening emergence survey 3.5.2 Barn owl 3.5.3 Nesting birds 3.5.4 Badger 3.5.5 Reptiles 3.5.6 Amphibians 3.6 Field equipment 3.7 Details of surveyor

4 Results and discussion 5 - 7 4.1 Desk study 4.1.1 Protected and other notable sites 4.1.2 Data search 4.2 Date of survey 4.3 Weather conditions 4.4 Limitations of survey 4.5 Survey scope 4.5.1 Bats 4.5.1.1 Daytime building survey 4.5.1.2 Evening emergence survey 4.5.2 Barn owl 4.5.3 Nesting birds 4.5.4 Badger 4.5.5 Reptiles 4.5.6 Amphibians 4.6 Field equipment 4.7 Details of surveyor

5 Recommendations and precautionary mitigation measures 7 - 9

6 References 9

7 Appendices 10 - 16 7.1 Appendix A - Plans 7.2 Appendix B - Figures 7.3 Appendix C - Tables

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1 Executive summary

Survey date: 9/05/2017 and 24/05/2017 Grid reference: SU 56846 61819

Protected sites: The site falls within the Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Impact Risk Zone for Ashford Hill Woods and Meadow SSSI and Ashford Hill National Nature Reserve (NNR). The south boundary lies adjacent to deciduous woodland Biodiversity Action Plan Habitat (BAP), that leads into Great Haughurst/Wigmore Copse Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs) and Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland and Ancient Replanted Woodland. In addition the site lies within 1000 metres of the following protected and notable sites. Good quality semi-improved grassland BAP, Lowland meadows BAP, Purple moor grass and rush pastures BAP, Lowland heathland BAP, Lowland fens BAP, Deciduous woodland BAP, Great Copse Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland and Sleepers/Smithleys Copse Ancient and Semi- Natural Woodland and Ancient Replanted Woodland.

Data search: Hampshire Bat Group hold 34 records, within a 4km radius of the site. The records date from 1980 to 2016, comprising of 4 species, including common pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus, Soprano pipistrelle Pipistrellus pygmeaus, brown long-eared Plecotus auritus and serotine Eptesicus serotinus bats. There are no records for the site.

Bats: A common pipistrelle bat is roosting between the soffit and external wall, directly above the bathroom window on the east gable end of the house. It is recommended that there will be no offence under Regulation 41, as access to the gap between the soffit and external wall will be maintained. Therefore this project WILL NOT require a European Protected Species Licence. No further surveys are recommended. Refer to section 5 for risk based mitigation method statement.

Nesting birds: No signs of nesting birds were found within or on the house. The shrubs within the garden have the potential to be used by birds for foraging and nesting. Refer to section 5 for recommendations and precautionary mitigation measures.

Badger: There were no signs of badgers within the site. No further surveys are recommended.

Reptiles: The site was found to have a NEGLIGIBLE potential for use by reptiles. The development area directly surrounding the house is covered with concrete slabs. The grass to the rear of the house is maintained as short sward and the driveway is gravel. No further surveys are recommended. Refer to section 5 for recommendations and precautionary mitigation measures

Amphibians: The site has a NEGLIGIBLE potential for amphibians. No further surveys are recommended. Refer to section 5 for recommendations and precautionary mitigation measures.

Enhancements: The recommendations in section 5 for will be conditioned as part of the planning application and will be adhered to.

Surveyor: Louise Lowans (Natural England Licences: Bat 2015-16733-CLS-CLS. Barn Owl CL29/00005. Dormouse 2016-21322-CLS-CLS.

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2 Introduction 2.1 Field survey The aim of the ecology survey (extended Phase 1 and Phase Habitat Survey) was to confirm the presence/ absence of; any protected/notable plant or animal species, any suitable habitats for protected species, such as bats, badgers, reptiles, nesting birds, amphibians, barn owl, dormouse and/or any protected habitats on the site and provide mitigation and/or enhancement as appropriate.

The site was assessed for species and/or habitats protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), The Protection of Badgers Act 1996, The Hedgerow Regulations Act 2007, The CROW Act 2000 and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended). Species and habitats of principal importance and general biodiversity interest of the site (Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006) were also considered. Surveys were carried out following all relevant guidelines (refer to Section 6 References).

Local Planning Authorities are required to take into account nature conservation issues, incl. species and habitats protected under The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended) and The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) when making planning decisions. Local Planning Authorities also aim to conserve and enhance biodiversity (National Policy Planning Framework 2012 (NPPF)) and to have regard to conserving biodiversity, which includes restoring and enhancing a population or habitat under the Natural Environment and Communities Act 2006 (NERC 2006)).

The remit of the ecologist is to recommend a course of action that; protects the interest of the European Protected Species and other protected species. Protects the owners and their agents from committing an offence under the legislation and is the best course of action for primarily the welfare of the protected species, but with some regard to the implementation of the owners’ project.

2.2 Site location Oakley Cottage is situated within Tadley, OS Grid Reference SU 56846 61819. The south boundary lies adjacent to deciduous woodland Biodiversity Action Plan Habitat (BAP), that leads into Great Haughurst/ Wigmore Copse Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs) and Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland and Ancient Replanted Woodland. Appendix A - Plan 1.

2.3 Site and building description Oakley Cottage comprises of a detached two storey house and wooden shed set in 520 square metres of land, comprising of gravel driveway and garden. All of the boundaries are lined with a wooden fence. The north boundary lies adjacent to Haughurst Hill. The east and west boundaries lie adjacent to neighbouring properties and the south boundary lies adjacent to deciduous woodland BAP, that leads into Great Haughurst/Wigmore Copse SINC and Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland and Ancient Replanted Woodland. Appendix B - Figures 1 to 4.

House Oakley Cottage was built in 2006. It is constructed of brick and has a pitched concreted tiled roof, lined with breathable membrane. At the west gable end is a brick chimney. Attached to the east elevation is a single storey section. It has a pitched concrete tiled roof lined with breathable membrane. The aspect of the roofs are north to south. The window, door frames and soffits are wooden. There are two loft spaces within the house. Loft 1 lies above the two storey section and loft 2 above the single storey section. Both lofts are boarded out and insulated.

Shed The shed is constructed of single skin wooden boarding and has a pitched bitumen felted roof. It has a single door on the north elevation and a window on the west elevation.

2.4 Description of proposal It is proposed to remove the single storey extension, shed and oil tank. Build a two storey extension, relocate the oil tank and raise the terrace at the rear of the house. Build Appendix A - Plans 2 to 4.

3 Method 3.1 Desk study 3.1.1 Protected and other notable sites The location was checked for habitats protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), and other habitats that could be County Wildlife sites or Biodiversity Action Plan habitats using the Multi- Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC) Defra website.

3.1.2 Data search A 4km radius data search for bat records was requested from Hampshire Bat Group.

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3.2 Date of survey The date and time of the surveys were recorded.

3.3 Weather conditions The weather conditions were recorded.

3.4 Limitations of survey Limitations that may affect the overall survey result were recorded.

3.5 Survey scope This report includes surveys for the wildlife detailed below:

Survey Scope: Bats, nesting birds, badger, reptiles and amphibians

3.5.1 Bats 3.5.1.1 Daytime building survey A daytime survey of the house was conducted on 9/05/2017, it investigated the status of bats by assessing the buildings’ suitability for bat roosts and places of rest for bats.

This was achieved by: Checking external walls, soffits, roof coverings, internal spaces, lofts, beams, ledges, window sills, floors, holes and cavities etc. that display use by bats - regular use is demonstrated by staining, droppings and worn surfaces.

3.5.1.2 Evening emergence survey An evening emergence survey was conducted on the 24/05/2017 to ascertain if bats were roosting in the house. Surveyor 1 (Louise Lowans) stood on the east side of the site in view of the east gable end. The surveyor was present approximately fifteen minutes before sunset and stayed on site until an hour and half after sunset. Bats were located visually and their echolocation signals identified using an Echo Meter Touch and Echo Meter EM3+ bat detectors. Kaleidoscope was used to analyse the data.

3.5.2 Nesting birds The buildings and site were surveyed for signs of nests of swallows, house sparrows and other birds as building works should not conflict with bird breeding seasons.

3.5.3 Badger The site was searched for the following signs of badger Meles meles: tracks, hair on fences, feeding holes, latrines, scratching posts and setts.

3.5.4 Reptiles The site was assessed for its potential to support fully protected reptiles and common reptiles, positive features being open undisturbed habitats, sandy banks, tall sward grassland and permanent scrubby areas.

3.5.5 Amphibians The site was assessed for ponds and ditches that could be used by amphibians.

3.6 Field equipment Equipment available for use during the survey included. Maglite (LED bulb) torch, ladder, Snap-On endoscope, binoculars, compass, notebook, pen, Echo Meter EM3+ bat detector, Echo Meter Touch and Kaleidoscope software for data analysis.

3.7 Details of surveyors Daytime and evening emergence survey Louise Lowans BSc. (Hons), MCIEEM. Director and Principal Ecologist of Lowans Ecology & Associates. Ecologist for over 20 years. Natural England Licences held Bat Licence 2015-16733-CLS-CLS. Dormouse 2016-21322-CLS-CLS. Barn Owl CL29/00005.

4 Results and discussion 4.1 Protected and other notable sites The site falls within the SSSI Impact Risk Zone for Ashford Hill Woods and Meadow SSSI and Ashford Hill NNR. The south boundary lies adjacent to deciduous woodland BAP, that leads into Great Haughurst/ Wigmore Copse SINC and Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland and Ancient Replanted Woodland. In addition the site lies within 1000 metres of the following protected and notable sites. Good quality semi- improved grassland BAP, Lowland meadows BAP, Purple moor grass and rush pastures BAP, Lowland heathland BAP, Lowland fens BAP, Deciduous woodland BAP, Great Copse Ancient and Semi-Natural

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Woodland and Sleepers/Smithleys Copse Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland and Ancient Replanted Woodland.

4.1.2 Data search Hampshire Bat Group hold 34 records, within a 4km radius of the site. The records date from 1980 to 2016, comprising of 4 species, including common pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus, Soprano pipistrelle Pipistrellus pygmeaus, brown long-eared Plecotus auritus and serotine Eptesicus serotinus bats. There are no records for the site.

4.2 Date of surveys 9/05/2017 The daytime survey was conducted on 9/05/2017, at 12.45 hours.

24/05/2016 The evening emergence commenced at 20.45 hours and ended at 22.35 hours, sunset was at 21.02.

4.3 Weather conditions 9/05/2017 The weather conditions were dry with 100% cloud cover. The air temperature was 130C. The wind measured 1 on the Beaufort scale.

24/05/2017 The weather conditions at the start of the survey were dry with no cloud cover. The air temperature was 20.10C and the humidity was 65%. There was no wind.

The weather conditions at the end of the survey were dry with no cloud cover. The air temperature was 15.60C and the humidity was 86%. There was no wind.

4.4 Limitations of survey There were no limitations to the survey.

4.5 Survey scope 4.5.1 Bats 4.5.1.1 Daytime building survey 9/05/2017 Loft 1 Approximately 30 pipistrelle Pipistrellus sp. bat droppings were found stuck to the east internal gable end wall. The droppings did not look to be recent, all of the droppings showed signs of disintegration. The main ridge beam was in thick cobwebs and no staining was observed on the white breathable membrane. No live, dead bats or feeding remains were found within the loft. Appendix B - Figure 5.

Loft 2 The main ridge beam was covered in thick cobwebs and no staining was observed on the white breathable membrane. No live or dead bats or signs of bats, staining, scratch marks, bat droppings or feeding remains were found. Appendix B - Figure 6.

Externally, there are no raised or missing roof tiles. On the east gable end there is a gap, directly above the bathroom window, between the external wall and soffit. Two pipistrelle bat droppings were observed on the external bathroom window. The droppings were cleared away. There are no gaps on the west gable between the soffits and external wall. No bat droppings were observed on the west gable end wall. Appendix B - Figures 7, 8 and 9.

24/05/2017 Three fresh pipistrelle bat droppings were observed on the external bathroom window sill. Appendix B - Figure 10.

4.5.1.2 Evening emergence survey 24/05/2017 Surveyor 1 observed one common pipistrelle bat emerge from the gap between the soffit and external wall directly above the bathroom window on the east gable end. No other bats were observed emerging from the house. Common pipistrelle and Soprano pipistrelle bats were observed foraging and commuting over the site. Appendix C - Table 1. Mr and Mrs Kronfeld observed the east gable end on 22/05/2017 and 23/05/2017. A bat was observed emerging from between the soffit and external wall on the east gable end at 21.20 hours on both evenings.

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4.5.1.3 Interpretation of bat survey One common pipistrelle bat is roosting between the soffit and external wall of the east gable end of the house. The position of the bat droppings on the internal east gable end wall would suggest the droppings have fallen into the loft space. It is unlikely that the bats are roosting in the cavity wall as the walls have been insulated with ’Kingspan’. Taking into consideration the quantity of bat droppings observed during the surveys on the external bathroom window sill and that only one bat was observed emerging from the soffits by the surveyor. This roost is likely to be being used as summer roost by a common pipistrelle bat. The access into the roost and the roost will be retained and will not be impacted upon by the proposed work. No further surveys are recommended. Refer to section 5 for recommendations and precautionary mitigation measures.

4.5.2 Nesting birds No signs of nesting birds were found within or on the house. The shrubs within the garden have the potential to be used by birds for foraging and nesting. Refer to section 5 for recommendations and precautionary mitigation measures.

4.5.3 Badger There were no signs of badgers within the site. No further surveys are recommended.

4.5.4 Reptiles The site was found to have a NEGLIGIBLE potential for use by reptiles. The development area directly surrounding the house is covered with concrete slabs. The grass to rear of the house is maintained as short sward and the driveway is gravel. No further surveys are recommended. Refer to section 5 for recommendations and precautionary mitigation measures.

4.5.5 Amphibians OS and Google maps show six ponds within 500 metres of the site. At 100 metres to the southwest, 320 metres to the southeast, 360 metres to the east, 470 metres to the northeast, 480 metres to the northeast and 490 metres to the northeast. Great Crested Newts maybe be present within the ponds and may travel between the ponds, however, they are highly unlikely to travel between the ponds via Tadley Cottage site as the site consists of hard standing, gravel and grass maintained as short sward. There are no ponds within the site and it does not have suitable terrestrial habitat that could be used by amphibians. No further surveys are recommended. Refer to section 5 for recommendations and precautionary mitigation measures.

5 Recommendations and precautionary mitigation measures National Planning Policy Framework sets out national planning policies on the protection of biodiversity and geological conservation. Circular 06/05 (DEFRA 01/05): Biodiversity and Geological Conservation: Statutory Obligations and Their Impact within The Planning System provides administrative guidance on application of the law in England relating to planning and nature conservation.

The following recommendations will be conditioned as part of the planning application and will be adhered to.

5.1 Bats Bats and their places of rest are fully protected under UK and European Law. Within the Conservation of Species and Habitat Regulations 2010 it is stated that it is illegal to intentionally damage, destroy or obstruct access to any place that a bat uses for shelter, including during the process of a development, unless a Natural England European Protected Species Licence (EPSL) has been granted.

1. It is recommended that there will be no offence under Regulation 41, as access to the gap between the soffit and external wall directly above the bathroom window will be retained and will not be impacted upon by the proposed work. Therefore this project WILL NOT require a European Protected Species Licence. The following risk based mitigation method statement will be adhered to in full.

2. It is the owner’s responsibility to keep the consultant informed of the progress of work and inform her when she will be required on site.

3. The proposed work will be carried out between 1st October and 30th April.

4. Access to the gap between the soffit and external wall directly above the bathroom window will be maintained. Appendix B - Plan 5.

5. No security lighting will be placed above or below access point into the soffit on the east gable end.

6. All contractors will be given a tool box talk, by the consultant, on bats and procedures to follow should bats be found at any stage of the developments.

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7. If bats are found when the trained bat ecologist is not on site, then work must stop (by Law) and the consultant ecologist informed 07983 664173.

8. If an injured or underweight bat is found the Bat Conservation Trust will be contacted on 0845 1300 228 for details of the nearest bat care worker.

9. As an enhancement to the site. A Schwegler 1FR bat tube or Ibstock box will be built into the proposed east gable end. The tube will be at least 3 metres above the ground. Appendix A - Plan 6.

10. Schwegler 1FR bat box http://www.nhbs.com/title/ 161276/1fr-schwegler-bat-tube Height 475mm Width 200mm Depth 125mm Weight 9.8kg Size of access: Width 150mm Depth 20mm. Appendix A - Plan 7.

11. Ibstock https://www.nhbs.com/title/187691/ibstock-enclosed-bat-box-b Appendix A - Plan 8.

12. The consultant will sign off planning conditions when the redevelopment work is complete.

5.2 Nesting birds All birds, their nest and eggs are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which makes it an offence to intentionally kill, injure or take any wild bird. It is an offence to intentionally take, damage or destroy the eggs, young or nest whilst it is being built or in use or prevent parent birds access to their nests.

1. Any vegetation will be cut back between 1st September and 28th February so as to avoid the birds nesting season.

5.3 Badgers Badgers are protected under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992. It is illegal to: willfully kill, injure, take, possess or cruelly ill-treat a badger, or attempt to do so; to intentionally or recklessly interfere with a badger sett by damaging or destroying it; to obstruct access, or any entrance of, a badger sett and to disturb a badger when it is occupying a sett.

1. If badgers or signs are badgers are found during the proposed development work. Work in the local vicinity will stop and Lowans Ecology and Associates (07983 664173) contacted immediately for advice.

5.4 Reptiles Reptiles are protected under Schedule 2 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 and Schedule 5 and 6 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended).

1. Grass on the development site will be maintained as short sward (5 cm) prior to and during the works.

2. If reptiles are found during the proposed development work. Work in the local vicinity will stop and Lowans Ecology and Associates (07983 664173) contacted immediately for advice.

5.5 Amphibians Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus and Natterjack Toad Bufo calamita The Great Crested Newt and Natterjack Toad and their respective habitats are fully protected under Schedule 5 (Section 9) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010. It is illegal to kill, injure, capture, handle or disturb them, and the places they use for breeding, resting, shelter and protection are protected from being damaged or destroyed. They are both UK Biodiversity Action Plan priority species.

Great crested newts are also protected by the Protection of Animals Act 1911 and under the Abandonment of Animals Act 1960.

Common amphibians The more common British amphibians, i.e. common frog Rana temporaria, common toad Bufo bufo, smooth newt Lissotriton vulgaris and palmate newt Lissotriton helveticus are protected only by Section 9(5) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. This section prohibits sale, barter, exchange, transporting for sale and advertising to sell or to buy, and is not relevant to this situation.

Common toad is now a UK Biodiversity Action Plan Priority Species and Species of Principle Importance in England (Section 41 of the Natural Environmental and Rural Communities Act 2006 (NERC)).

1. If amphibians are found during the proposed development work. Work in the local vicinity will stop and Lowans Ecology and Associates (07983 664173) contacted immediately for advice.

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5.6 Further survey work 1. No further surveys are recommended. However if the proposed work is not carried out within two years or the proposed plans change a follow up ecological survey maybe required, the ecologist will be contacted for advice.

2. The consultant will sign off planning conditions when the redevelopment work is complete. Either a site visit will be carried out to confirm the mitigation has been carried out in full or photographic evidence will be sent to the consultant, so the planning condition can be discharged.

6 References Barn Owl Trust, Barn Owl Conservation Handbook: A comprehensive guide for ecologists, surveyors, land managers and ornithologists. Pelagic Publishing. 2012 Bats and Trees. Bat Conservation Trust www.bats.org.uk/data/files/publications/Bats_Trees.pdf BS 42020:2013 Biodiversity. Code of practice for planning and development (2013). Collins, J. (ed.) (2016) Bat Surveys for Professional Ecologists: Good Practice Guidelines (3rd edition). The Bat Conservation Trust, London. Dietz, C., Helversen (von) O. and Nill, D. Bats of Britain, Europe and Northwest Africa, English Edition, A & C Black Publishers Ltd., 2009. Mitchell-Jones, A.J. Bat mitigation guidelines. English Nature. 2004. Mitchell-Jones, A.J. and McLeish, A.P. The bat workers manual, 3rd Edition, JNCC. 2004. National Bat Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2016, BCT/JNCC, 2016. Natural England. Great crested newts: surveys and mitigation for development projects. https://www.gov.uk/ guidance/great-crested-newts-surveys-and-mitigation-for-development-projects 24 December 2015. Schofield, H. W. and Mitchell-Jones, A.J. The bats of Britain and Ireland. 2nd Edition. Vincent Wildlife Trust. 2003. Stebbings, R.E., Yalden, D.W. and Herman, J.S. Which bat is it? 3rd Edition. Mammal Society. 2007. Strachan, R., Moorhouse, T. and Gelling, M. Water vole Conservation Handbook. 3rd Edition. Wildcru. 2011. Swift, S. M. Long-eared bats. Poyser Natural History. 1998.

Ecologist Signature

L M Lowans MCIEEM 12/06/2017

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7 Appendices 7.1 Appendix A - Plans Plan 1 - Location plan

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Plan 2 - Existing elevations

Plan 3 - Proposed elevations

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Plan 4 - Proposed site plan

Plan 5 - Access to between soffit and external wall to be maintained

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Plan 6 - Schwegler 1FR bat tube or Ibstock box to be built into new east gable end

Plan 7 - Schwegler 1FR bat tube Plan 8 - Ibstock box

Height 475mm Width 200mm Depth 125mm Weight 9.8kg

Size of access: Width 150mm Depth 20mm

The Schwegler 1FR bat tube maintains excellent climatic conditions inside the tube allowing the bats to either hang onto the wooden rear or onto the wood-concrete front. It requires no maintenance because droppings fall out of the entrance ramp.

It can be installed on external walls – either flush or beneath a rendered surface in concrete and, during renovation work, under wooden paneling or in building cavities (e.g., slab-type building structures, bridges, etc). If required, it can be painted using standard air-permeable exterior paint. Birds will not occupy this box.

Cut to show layout In rendered wall Built into brickwork

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7.2 Appendix B - Figures

Figure 1 - North elevation Figure 2 - East elevation

Figure 3 - South elevation Figure 4 - West elevation

Figure 5 - Pipistrelle bat droppings internal east gable wall Figure 6 - Loft 2 - No evidence of bats

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Figure 7 - 9/05/2017 2 pipistrelle droppings on window sill Figure 8 - East gable end - Window sill and gap in soffits

Figure 9 - East gable end - Pipistrelle emerged from gap in soffits Figure 10 - 24/05/2017 3 pipistrelle droppings on window sill

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7.3 Appendix C - Tables

Table 1 - Results of evening survey 24/05/2017 Surveyor 1

Time Number Species Direction/activity of bats 21:09 1 Common pipistrelle Emerged from gap between soffit and external wall on east gable end directly above bathroom window. Flew south. 21:28 1 Common pipistrelle Heard but no seen

21:34 1 Common pipistrelle Heard in distance

21:40 1 Soprano pipistrelle Commuting from east to west over site on south side of house 21:43 1 Common pipistrelle Commuting from north to south over site

21:44 1 Common pipistrelle Flew from easterly direction. Foraging on south side of house 21:45 1 Common pipistrelle Flew from easterly direction. Foraging on south side of house 21:46 1 Common pipistrelle Commuting from north to south over site

21:47 1 Common pipistrelle Commuting from north to south over site. Foraging on south side of house 21.48 1 Common pipistrelle Commuting east to west and then flew north

21.49 1 Common pipistrelle Commuting from east to west over site on south side of house foraging, then flew south 21:50 1 Common pipistrelle Commuting from west to east over site on south side of house foraging then flew south 21.51 3 Common pipistrelle Flew from west to east. Foraging on south side of garden 21.51 1 Common pipistrelle Flew from west to east. Foraging on south side of garden the flew south 21.53 1 Common pipistrelle Flew from west to east. Foraging on south side of garden the flew south 21.53 2 Common pipistrelle Flew from west to east. Foraging on south side of garden the flew south 21.54 1 Common pipistrelle Flew from west to east. Foraging on south side of garden the flew south 21.55 2 Common pipistrelle Flew from west to east. Foraging on south side of garden the flew north 21.56 to 1 Common pipistrelle Flew from west to east. Foraging on south side of 22.20 garden the flew south

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