Reference No: CS/0094 Site General Information Name: Oakfield Location: Monmouth Grid Ref: SO 5082014493 Site Area (ha): 2.8 Proposed Development: Residential Current Use: meadow (part of larger field) General Features: • semi-improved species-poor grassland • species-rich hedgerows • hollowed veteran tree Identified Biodiversity Value MEDIUM Are biodiversity constraints significant enough to prevent development of: The whole site? YES NO Part of the site? YES NO LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire Page 1096 of 1604 Gwent Ecology Protected Species Are there European Protected Species issues for this site? Yes Potential No List Species: SEWBReC record Evidence of presence Potential to be present on site (seen directly or on site (habitat and field signs) location mean that it is likely) Whiskered/Brandt’s bat Bats Common pipistrelle Dormouse Soprano pipistrelle Noctule bat Natterer’s bat Are there issues for species protected under UK legislation (not included above)? Yes Potential No List Species: SEWBReC record Evidence of presence Potential to be present on site (seen directly or on site (habitat and field signs) location mean that it is likely) Badger Breeding birds Slow worm LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire Page 1097 of 1604 Gwent Ecology Are there records for UK or Wales Priority Species (not included above)? Yes Potential No List Species: SEWBReC record Evidence of presence Potential to be present on site (seen directly or on site (habitat and field signs) location mean that it is likely) Hedgehog Polecat Are there records for Monmouthshire LBAP Species (not included above)? Yes Potential No List Species: SEWBReC record Evidence of presence Potential to be present on site (seen directly or on site (habitat and field signs) location mean that it is likely) LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire Page 1098 of 1604 Gwent Ecology Designated Sites Is the site within or adjacent to an International or European Designated Site? (Special Protection Area, RAMSAR Site or Special Area of Conservation) (Underline the relevant designation) Within Directly adjacent/within 250m buffer Within 500m buffer No Is the site within or adjacent to a Nationally Designated Site? (National Nature Reserve or Site of Special Scientific Interest) (Underline the relevant designation) Within Directly adjacent/within 250m buffer Within 500m buffer No Is the site within a Locally Designated Site? (Local Nature Reserve or Site of Importance for Nature Conservation) Within Directly adjacent/within 250m buffer Within 500m buffer No LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire Page 1099 of 1604 Gwent Ecology Is the whole site or part of the site of SINC (Local Wildlife Site) quality? (underline whole or part as appropriate) Yes Notification form in site file Qualifying criteria Borderline No LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire Page 1100 of 1604 Gwent Ecology Habitats and Important Features On Site Habitat UK Wales LBAP % of whole Priority Priority Habitat site Habitat Habitat SNG species-poor 94 Hedgerow <5 Mature/vet trees <1 Adjacent land use Housing to west, east and south Semi-improved neutral grassland to north Site Habitat Value Map (Red = High, Amber = Medium, Green = Low) 0079 0094 Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO. © Crown Copyright and database right 2005. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey License number: 100016400. CCW designations data: © Crown copyright. All rights reserved. LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire Page 1101 of 1604 Gwent Ecology Is the site or part of the site designated ancient woodland? (to be shown on site map) Yes Part Adjacent to No Are there any veteran or mature trees on site? (to be shown on site map) Yes No If ‘Yes’ how many and what species? English Oak x 1 Does the site have any hedgerows? (to be shown on site map) Species-rich (high) Length 498m potential Hedgerow Regs Quality Species-poor (medium) Length m Has some potential Species-poor (low) Length 150m Single species dominant. Gappy No Does the site have any water features present? Ponds Streams Ditches Other: No Does the site have any connectivity value to either adjacent habitat or the wider landscape? Yes Some No LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire Page 1102 of 1604 Gwent Ecology Conclusions What additional ecological surveys/assessments will be required? General ecological survey prior to development. Bat survey of mature/dead trees and any buildings. Horseshoe bat foraging must be considered - Habitats Regulations Assessment may be required due to the close proximity of the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Bat Sites SAC. Assessment of hedgerows for potential for dormice. Summary of biodiversity features to be considered Hedgerows Mature and veteran tree Notable species identified Connectivity feature Recommended measures Hedgerows and Trees Protect retained hedgerows and trees during construction according to BS 5837. Species Species mitigation may be required depending on the results of further surveys. Connectivity Development should retain or increase linear features (such as hedgerows and watercourses). Development should retain or create semi-natural habitat as ecological corridors or stepping stones (see connectivity study). LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire Page 1103 of 1604 Gwent Ecology Reference No: CS/0132 Site General Information Name: Forge Paddocks, Osbaston Road Location: Monmouth Grid Ref: SO 5033013847 Site Area (ha): 7.04 Proposed Development: Residential and tourism Current Use: hay meadow (2 fields) and general agriculture (1 field) General Features: • improved grassland • watercourses and a small • semi-improved species- pond poor grassland • species-rich hedgerows • semi-improved species- • narrow strip of deciduous rich grassland woodland Identified Biodiversity Value MEDIUM Are biodiversity constraints significant enough to prevent development of: The whole site? YES NO Part of the site? YES NO LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire Page 1104 of 1604 Gwent Ecology Protected Species Are there European Protected Species issues for this site? Yes Potential No List Species: SEWBReC record Evidence of presence Potential to be present on site (seen directly or on site (habitat and field signs) location mean that it is likely) Noctule bat Bats Daubenton’s bat Dormouse Whiskered/Brandt’s Great crested newt Common pipistrelle Otter Soprano pipistrelle Natterer’s bat Are there issues for species protected under UK legislation (not included above)? Yes Potential No List Species: SEWBReC record Evidence of presence Potential to be present on site (seen directly or on site (habitat and field signs) location mean that it is likely) Badger Breeding birds Slow worm Grass snake Water vole White-clawed crayfish LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire Page 1105 of 1604 Gwent Ecology Are there records for UK or Wales Priority Species (not included above)? Yes Potential No List Species: SEWBReC record Evidence of presence Potential to be present on site (seen directly or on site (habitat and field signs) location mean that it is likely) Hedgehog Polecat Common toad UK BAP invertebrates Are there records for Monmouthshire LBAP Species (not included above)? Yes Potential No List Species: SEWBReC record Evidence of presence Potential to be present on site (seen directly or on site (habitat and field signs) location mean that it is likely) LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire Page 1106 of 1604 Gwent Ecology Designated Sites Is the site within or adjacent to an International or European Designated Site? (Special Protection Area, RAMSAR Site or Special Area of Conservation) (Underline the relevant designation) Within Directly adjacent/within 250m buffer Within 500m buffer No Is the site within or adjacent to a Nationally Designated Site? (National Nature Reserve or Site of Special Scientific Interest) (Underline the relevant designation) Within Directly adjacent/within 250m buffer Within 500m buffer No Is the site within a Locally Designated Site? (Local Nature Reserve or Site of Importance for Nature Conservation) Within Directly adjacent/within 250m buffer Within 500m buffer No SINC: River Monnow LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire Page 1107 of 1604 Gwent Ecology Is the whole site or part of the site of SINC (Local Wildlife Site) quality? (underline whole or part as appropriate) Yes Notification form in site file To be verified by SINC panel Qualifying criteria H1: Woodlands H4: Neutral Grasslands H17: Hedgerows Borderline No LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire Page 1108 of 1604 Gwent Ecology Habitats and Important Features On Site Habitat UK Wales LBAP % of whole Priority Priority Habitat site Habitat Habitat Improved 30 grassland SNG species-poor 40 SNG species-rich 5 Woodland <5 Streams and pond <5 Hedgerows <5 Mature/vet trees <5 Tall herb <5 Adjacent land use River Monnow, weir and houses to south. School and amenity grassland to east. Semi-improved grassland to west. Houses to north. Site Habitat Value Map (Red = High, Amber = Medium, Green = Low) 0132 0121 Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO. © Crown Copyright and database right 2005. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey License number: 100016400. CCW designations data: © Crown copyright. All rights reserved. LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire Page 1109 of 1604 Gwent Ecology Is the site or part of the site designated ancient woodland? (to