A38 Derby Junctions TR010022 Volume 6 6.1 Environmental Statement Chapter 8 - Biodiversity Regulation 5(2)(a) Planning Act 2008 Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009 April 2019 ERROR! NO DOCUMENT VARIABLE SUPPLIED. A38 Derby Junctions Environmental Statement Infrastructure Planning Planning Act 2008 The Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009 A38 Derby Junctions Development Consent Order 202[ ] 6.1 Environmental Statement Chapter 8 Biodiversity Regulation Number Regulation 5(2)(a) Planning Inspectorate Scheme TR010022 Reference Application Document Reference 6.1 Author A38 Derby Junctions Project Team, Highways England Version Date Status of Version 1 April 2019 DCO Application Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010022 Application Document Ref: TR010022/APP/6.1 A38 Derby Junctions Environmental Statement Contents 8. Biodiversity............................................................................................................ 1 8.1. Introduction and competent expert evidence .......................................................... 1 8.2. Legislative and policy framework ............................................................................ 2 8.3. Assessment methodology ....................................................................................... 8 8.4. Consultation .......................................................................................................... 26 8.5. Assessment assumptions and limitations .............................................................. 32 8.6. Study area ............................................................................................................. 33 8.7. Baseline conditions ............................................................................................... 35 8.8. Potential impacts ................................................................................................... 74 8.9. Design, mitigation and enhancement measures ................................................... 75 8.10. Assessment of likely significant effects ................................................................ 92 8.11. Ecosystems and no net loss in biodiversity ......................................................... 133 8.12. Monitoring ........................................................................................................... 134 8.13. Summary of assessment ..................................................................................... 136 8.14. References .......................................................................................................... 145 List of Tables Table 8.1: Relevant NPSNN policies for the biodiversity assessment ................................. 2 Table 8.2: Summary of field surveys conducted at Kingsway junction, Markeaton junction and Little Eaton junction ...................................................................................................... 9 Table 8.3: Ecological Importance ....................................................................................... 12 Table 8.4: Significance of ecological effects ...................................................................... 16 Table 8.5: Scoping Opinion and response ......................................................................... 20 Table 8.6: Summary of stakeholder engagement meetings with DCiC, DCC, DWT, Environment Agency and the East Midlands Asset Delivery team (Highways England) .... 27 Table 8.7: Summary of key stakeholder engagement meetings with Natural England ...... 28 Table 8.8: Summary of statutory consultation comments on the PEIR .............................. 29 Table 8.9: Summary of designated and non-designated sites scoped into the assessment – Kingsway and Markeaton junctions ................................................................................ 37 Table 8.10: Summary of designated and non-designated sites scoped into the assessment – Little Eaton junction ........................................................................................................ 38 Table 8.11: Ancient woodland recorded within the Scheme study area ............................. 43 Table 8.12: Veteran trees recorded within and adjacent to the Scheme boundary from desk study and arboricultural surveys ................................................................................ 44 Table 8.13: Summary of baseline details for legally protected and other notable fauna species .............................................................................................................................. 48 Table 8.14: Importance of ecological features ................................................................... 55 Table 8.15: Approximate habitat losses and gains associated with the Scheme ............... 98 Table 8.16: Summary of the potential bat roost features to be lost .................................. 113 Table 8.17: Summary of non-statutory designated sites located within 200m of the Scheme and presence of habitats potentially sensitive to changes in air quality ............. 125 Table 8.18: Summary of non-designated sites located within 200m of the Scheme and presence of habitats potentially sensitive to changes in air quality .................................. 127 Table 8.19: Summary of significant biodiversity effects ................................................... 138 Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010022 Application Document Ref: TR010022/APP/6.1 A38 Derby Junctions Environmental Statement List of Figures [TR010022/APP/6.2] Figure 8.1: Study Areas Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.2: Study Areas Little Eaton Figure 8.3: Statutory designated sites within 2km of the scheme Figure 8.4: Non-Statutory Sites within 2km of the scheme at Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.5: Non-Statutory Sites within 2km of the scheme at Little Eaton Figure 8.6: Phase 1 Habitat Survey Legend Figure 8.7: Phase 1 Habitat Survey Map Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.8: Phase 1 Habitat Survey Map Little Eaton Figure 8.9: Botanical Baseline Summary Map Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.10: Botanical Baseline Summary Map Little Eaton Figure 8.11: Invasive Plant Species Summary Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.12: Invasive Plant Species Summary Little Eaton Figure 8.13: Amphibian Baseline Summary Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.14: Amphibian Baseline Summary Little Eaton Figure 8.15: Reptile Baseline Summary Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.16: Reptile Baseline Summary Little Eaton Figure 8.17: Breeding Bird Baseline Summary Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.18: Breeding Bird Baseline Summary Little Eaton Figure 8.19: Barn Owl Breeding Bird Baseline Summary Little Eaton Figure 8.20: Wintering Bird Baseline Summary Little Eaton Figure 8.21: Bat Baseline Summary Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.22: Bat Baseline Summary Little Eaton Figure 8.23: Badger Baseline Summary Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.24: Badger Baseline Summary Little Eaton Figure 8.25: Hedgehog Baseline Summary Markeaton Figure 8.26: Water Vole Baseline Summary Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.27: Water Vole Baseline Summary Little Eaton Figure 8.28: Otter Baseline Summary Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.29: Otter Baseline Summary Little Eaton Figure 8.30: White-Clawed Crayfish Baseline Summary Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.31: White-Clawed Crayfish Baseline Summary Little Eaton Figure 8.32: Terrestrial Invertebrate Baseline Summary Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.33: Terrestrial Invertebrate Baseline Summary Little Eaton Figure 8.34: Aquatic Invertebrate Baseline Summary Kingsway Markeaton Figure 8.35: Aquatic Invertebrate Baseline Summary Little Eaton Figure 8.36: Fish Baseline Summary Little Eaton List of Appendices [TR010022/APP/6.3] Appendix 8.1: Summary of ecological surveys and studies to date Appendix 8.2: Habitat Regulations Assessment – No Significant Effects Report Appendix 8.3(a): Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey of the Proposed Construction Compound at Markeaton in 2018 Appendix 8.3(b): Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey in 2017 Appendix 8.4(a): Botanical Survey in 2018 Appendix 8.4(b): Botanical Survey in 2017 Appendix 8.4(c): Botanical Survey in 2015 Appendix 8.5(a): River Habitat Survey in 2018 Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010022 Application Document Ref: TR010022/APP/6.1 A38 Derby Junctions Environmental Statement Appendix 8.5(b): River Habitat and River Corridor Survey in 2015 Appendix 8.6(a): Great Crested Newt Surveys in 2017 Appendix 8.6(b): Great Crested Newt Surveys in 2015 Appendix 8.7(a): Reptile Surveys in 2018 Appendix 8.7(b): Reptile Surveys in 2017 Appendix 8.7(c): Reptile Surveys in 2015 Appendix 8.8(a): Barn Owl Box and Nest Inspection 2018 Appendix 8.8(b): Breeding Bird Survey in 2017 Appendix 8.8(c): Breeding Bird Survey in 2015 Appendix 8.8(d): Wintering Bird Survey in 2017/18 Appendix 8.8(e): Wintering Bird Survey in 2016/17 Appendix 8.9(a): Bat Roost Surveys in 2018 Appendix 8.9(b): Bat Roost Surveys – Buildings and Structures, in 2017 Appendix 8.9(c): Bat Tree Climbing Survey 2017 Report Appendix 8.9(d): Bat Activity Surveys in 2017 Appendix 8.9(e): Bat Trapping and Radio Tracking Surveys at Markeaton in 2017 Appendix 8.9(f): Bat Roost and Activity Surveys in 2015 (incl. Bat Trapping Surveys at Little Eaton in 2015) Appendix 8.10(a): Badger Survey in 2018 Appendix 8.10(b): Badger Territory Analysis Survey in 2017 Appendix 8.11(a): Water Vole and Otter Survey in 2018 Appendix 8.11(b): Water Vole and Otter Survey in 2017 Appendix 8.12(a): White-clawed Crayfish Survey