kitekitekite ecology Bat Survey The Villa Lamphey Pembrokeshire Mr S Zouras Final Report September !"# kite ecology Chelston Narberth Road Tenby Pembrokeshire SA(! )JD !"),- )- )." !()#( )!.!.. enquiries0kiteecology1co1uk The Villa Lamphey Pembrokeshire kite ecology Bat Report September !"# ContentContentssss """ Executive summary ,,, Introduction and site description --- ,,, Desk study and survey methodology ... --- Baseline 5results and findings7 ### ... Limitations to survey " ### Legislation and planning ",",", ((( Discussion and key recrecommendationsommendations ",",", ))) Proposed mitigation strategy "-"-"- 888 Conclusions "("("( "!"!"! 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Final !8"# 1573 2 The Villa Lamphey Pembrokeshire kite ecology Bat Report September !"# """ Executive Summary "1" Bat surveys of the property known as The Villa Lamphey Pembrokeshire were commissioned in relation to a planning application by the owner Mr S Zouras1 Under the proposals the existing house is to replace an existing extension on the eastern elevation with a larger one1 "1 A visual inspection of the property was completed on the evening of " st September !"# with a bat emergence survey undertaken on the same evening1 A dawn survey was also carried out on the morning of ", th September !"#1 All surveyed were completed by a suitably licensed and experienced ecologist1 "1, Scatterings of bat droppings consistent with brown long eared bats were found beneath the ridges within the roof spaces over The Villa1 The droppings were more numerous and concentrated in the roof over the southern wing of the existing property particularly on the western side of the chimney breast1 During the emergence survey on " st September one bat 5didn’t call7 was seen exiting beneath a slipped slate beneath the chimney on the southern aspect of the southern wing1 One long eared was also seen re>entering the property during the dawn survey on ", th September1 Based on the level of activity recorded during the dawn surveys and the amount of droppings within the roof space it is likely that this is a small 5fewer than five individuals7 regularly used roost for brown long eared bats1 "1- Note to client Bats are roosting in the roof spaces over the property known as The Villa which is proposed for extension1 Prior to any works commencing on this building which may impact on the bat roost it will be necessary to obtain a bat development licence from Natural Resources Wales1 As part of any licence application a mitigation strategy must be designed which sets out how the scheme will include mitigation to allow the bats to roost on site post development1 In this instance as the existing roof space over the property is being retained the southern wing will be sectioned off from the other roof spaces and retained as a dedicated bat roost1 "1. Note to client Bat development licences can only be applied for once full planning permission has been granted and any conditions relating to bats have been discharged1 All mitigation must be cleared marked up on plans that are submitted to the Local Planning Authority1 1573 3 The Villa Lamphey Pembrokeshire kite ecology Bat Report September !"# Introduction and site description 1" Bat surveys of the property known as The Villa Lamphey Pembrokeshire were commissioned in relation to a planning application by the owner Mr S Zouras1 Under the proposals the existing house is to replace an existing extension on the eastern elevation with a larger one1 The centre of the site is located at OSGR SN!".!!-1 1 A Grade II Listed period house that has solid stone walls 5smooth rendering7 with unlined slate roofs1 There are clay ridge tiles with very little insulation within the roofs1 Internally the roof spaces are of traditional ‘cut’ truss design and also include a ridge board1 There are stone parapets on the gable ends with wooden fascias throughout1 There is a catslip roof on the eastern side of the building 5this lacks a roof space7 with a modern single storey flat roofed extension beyond this 5as shown in Figure 71 Figure "1 Northern aspect of The Villa1 Figure 1 Southern aspect of The Villa1 1573 4 The Villa Lamphey Pembrokeshire kite ecology Bat Report September !"# 1, Unless the client indicates otherwise all species records will be submitted to the relevant biological records centre1 ,,, Desk study and survey methodology ,1" General A visual inspection of the property was completed on the evening of " st September !"# with a bat emergence survey undertaken on the same evening1 A dawn survey was also carried out on the morning of ", th September !"#1 The weather during the surveys is summarised in Table "1 All surveys were undertaken by a suitably licensed ecologist who is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management and a Chartered Environmentalist1 Table "1 Weather conditions during the survey1 Date Type of survey Wind speed Wind direction Temperature Cloud cover !"!8"# Visual "> South easterly "( ˚C (!B !"!8"# Emergence "> South easterly ". ˚C (!B ",!8"# Dawn " North easterly "( ˚C "!!B ,1 Desk study ,1 1" Aerial photographs Google Earth was used to identify any important landscape features surrounding the site1 ,1 1 Designated sites The Multi>Agency Geographic Information website 5www1magic1gov1uk7 was used to identify the presence of any protected sites within km of the survey area1 ,1, OnOnOn sitesitesite surveys ,1,1" Bats ,1,1"1" Visual inspection An initial internal inspection of the buildings was undertaken using a ladder and powerful torch1 Binoculars and an endoscope were also available1 The buildings were searched thoroughly for any signs of bats including droppings feeding remains staining and the bats themselves1 Any potential bat access points were also recorded1 Following this initial inspection an emergence survey was carried out1 ,1,1"1 Emergence survey During this the surveyor using an Anabat SD" and Echometer Touch bat detector monitored potential bat access points identified during the initial inspection for emerging 1573 5 The Villa Lamphey Pembrokeshire kite ecology Bat Report September !"# bats1 The survey commenced ! minutes before sunset and continued for over an hour after sunset1 ,1,1"1, Dawn survey During this the surveyor using an Anabat SD" and Echometer Touch bat detector monitored potential bat access points identified during the initial inspection for returning bats1 The survey commenced hours before sunrise and continued until sunrise itself1 ,1,1 Other species Incidental records of any other species seen or heard on site during the survey were also recorded1 --- Results -1" General Located centrally in the village of Lamphey The Villa has existing properties to the north and east with a minor road along the western boundary and a train line forming the southern boundary1 -1 Desk study -1 1" Aerial photographs There is a mature tree line along the southern and western boundaries 5Figure ,7 with the southern vegetation 5which follows the route of the railway line7 extending to the east and west where it links up with the surrounding countryside1 There is also a mature ash tree Fraxinus excelsior in the south eastern corner of the plot1 -1 1 Designated sites There are no designated sites within a km radius of the site1 1573 6 The Villa Lamphey Pembrokeshire kite ecology Bat Report September !"# Figure ,1 Aerial photograph of the site in relation to the surrounding habitat1 -1, OnOnOn site surveys -1,1" Bats -1,1"1" Visual inspection Bat droppings consistent with long eared 5most likely brown long eared Plecotus auritus 7 were found in the roof spaces over the existing property1 The droppings were mainly concentrated in the section to the west of the existing chimney of the southern wing 5Figure -71 While scatterings of droppings were in the other roof spaces certainly the main concentration was in the western half of the southern wing as shown in Figure .1 This was the only section of roof spaces that had insulation at ceiling level1 Externally several areas were identified as possible access points including slipped or missing slates on the southern wing missing mortar beneath ridges gaps in the wooden fascias 5particularly on the western corner of the southern wing where there was a relatively large gap of c1,!mm71 Gable ends are unlikely to be used by bats as there are stone parapets along the tops of the walls1 1573 7 The Villa Lamphey Pembrokeshire kite