BAT SURVEYS AT THE FORMER MARY BAMBER CENTRE SITE, …

BAT SURVEYS AT THE FORMER MARY BAMBER CENTRE SITE, COLWYN BAY,

CONWY

2018

Bowden Hall, Bowden Lane, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire. SK6 6ND

Tel: 0161 465 8971 [email protected] www.rachelhackingecology.co.uk

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.rachelhackingecology.co.uk/

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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METHODOLOGY

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RESULTS – DAYTIME BAT SURVEY

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RESULTS – EMERGENCE & RE-ENTRY SURVEYS

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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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REFERENCES

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Rachel Hacking Ecology Limited was commissioned in 2018 by Blue Bay Homes (North Wales) Limited and Coastal Homes (North Wales) Limited to undertake a bat surveys of land at Mary Bamber Centre, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales. The site will be the subject of a planning application for the construction of a residential development.

1.2 The site is located off Queens Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy (O.S. grid reference: SH8453278654). The development site comprises two large, multi-storey buildings (the John Braddock Centre and the Mary Bamber Centre), formally used as convalescent homes, plus a small dormer bungalow. All the buildings are surrounded by mature gardens. The buildings have stood empty for the past 10 years. Evidence of vandalism and general neglect are present. In July 2018, the Mary Bamber Centre suffered a major fire on the top floors.

1.3 A mature woodland lies to the south of the site and residential development lies towards the north of the site. The habitats on and off-site offer good commuting and foraging opportunities for bats.

1.4 Biodiversity is a material consideration to the planning process and consideration must be given to protected species. The proposed works to the site will be destructive and/or intrusive, therefore consideration should be given to roosting bats and other protected and notable species, which could potentially utilise the buildings.

1.5 All bat species are protected under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended).

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2.0 METHODOLOGY

2.1 A daytime bat survey of the buildings at the Mary Bamber Centre was undertaken to search for, and to assess the potential for, a bat roost to be present within the buildings.

2.2 An external survey was carried out, which included, for example, looking for gaps between any soffit boards and walls, gaps between window frames and the walls, and looking for bat droppings on the walls and window ledges. The buildings were also searched internally for evidence of a bat roost, which included looking for the following signs:

• live or dead bats • bat droppings • bat entry/exit points • bat urine staining • grease marks on any timbers • feeding remains such as insect wings • areas clear of cobwebs.

2.3 A pair of close-focussing binoculars, a high-powered torch and an endoscope were used to search for evidence of bats externally and internally.

2.4 In addition to the daytime bat survey inspection, two dusk emergence surveys and a dawn re-entry survey have been undertaken on the buildings in accordance with the Bat Conservation Trust’s Bat Surveys for Professional Ecologists: Good Practice Guidelines (2016). For each activity survey, five surveyors monitored Buildings 1 and 3 and a minimum of 2 surveyors monitored Building 3, to ensure complete coverage for any emerging bats. The emergence surveys began 15 minutes before dusk and continued for 90 minutes after dusk. The re-entry survey began 90 minutes before dawn and continued until 15 minutes after sunrise. The surveyors used Anabat Walkabout and Echometer Touch Pro bat detectors to record the echolocations of emerging bats.

Personnel and Timing 2.5 Joel Hacking and Ben Crossthwaite carried out the daytime bat survey

on 6th June 2018, and the nocturnal surveys were undertaken by Joel Hacking, Kate Reed, Rosie Fisher, Helen Branthwaite, Ben Crossthwaite, Joe Walters and Charlotte Slade in June and July. The surveyors have many years of experience in bat surveys and are fully trained, and Joel Hacking holds a Natural Resources Wales Bat Survey Licence (Licence Ref: 77533:OTH:CSAB:2017).

Survey constraints 2.6 Daytime bat surveys can be undertaken at any time of year and June

and July are optimal months for nocturnal bat surveys. The buildings were fully accessible, with the exception of an underground storage

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building on the north of the site, which had a collapsed roof. There were negligible further constraints to the survey.

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3.0 RESULTS – DAYTIME BAT SURVEY

3.1 Please refer to Figure 1 – Location Plan for the building locations.

Figure 1 – Location Plan for the Mary Bamber Centre (courtesy of Charter Homes Limited)

Building 1 (The John Braddock Centre) External Survey

3.2 Building 1 is a large former care home property, constructed from brick, and with a mix of pitched and flat roofing (see Photograph 1). The building is predominantly a three-storey structure with a basement located below, and a modern three-storey extension. The external brickwork of both sections is intact and in good condition. The associated mortar is also in good condition (see Photograph 2 and 3). The brick chimneys are also complete and free from cracks and crevices. The older part of Building 1 has stone lintels, sills and decorative stone work. The stonework is all in good condition with no gaps or cracks present. The masonry across Building 1 is in respectable condition and appears well-sealed.

Building 2

Building 1

Building 3

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Photograph 1 showing the exterior of Building 1

Photograph 2 showing the exterior brickwork of the extension of Building 1

Photograph 3 showing the exterior brickwork and stonework of Building 1

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3.3 Wooden window and door frames exist across Building 1. The wooden frames, despite their age on the older part of Building 1, are in good condition and sealed to the surrounding masonry. Many of the windows and doors have been boarded up due to a history of vandalism on site (see Photographs 1, 2 and 3 above).

3.4 The roof comprises a series of pitched roofs on the older part of Building 1 and flat roofs on the newer section of the building. The older, main building has many slate-tiled roofs (see Photograph 4). Included is a spire like roof surrounded by a parapet (see Photograph 4). The brickwork and coping stones of the parapet and other parts of the roof are in good condition and well-sealed with mortar (see Photographs 4 and 5). The slate roofs appear to be complete with all the tiles flush with one another. All the lead on the roofs including the flashings, gullies and decorative ridge are complete and sealed to the surrounding masonry.

Photograph 4 showing the roof of Building 1

Photograph 5 showing the roof of Building 1 3.5 As aforementioned, the newer part of Building 1 has a large flat roof.

The roof is covered in felt of which appears in good condition (see Photographs 1 and 2 above).

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3.6 The newer part of Building 1 initially appears to have barge boards and soffits. However, on closer inspection this feature is merely the overhang of the concrete roof slabs (see Photograph 6). The older part of Building 1 does not support bargeboards or soffits.

Photograph 6 showing the flat roof of Building 1

Internal Survey

3.7 The internal spaces of Building 1 are predominantly bedrooms on the first and second floor, with larger reception and living areas on the ground floor. Evidence of vandalism is present throughout the interior of Building 1. The ground floor and first floor areas are well finished and sealed and provide no suitability for bat roosts.

3.8 Roof voids are present within the various pitches of the older section of

Building 1. No roof voids are present within the newer part of the building, due to the flat roof structure.

3.9 A large roof void exists within the spire-like roof section (see

Photographs 4 and 7). This void is easily accessed via a spiral staircase and is open from the floor below. The wooden roof timbers are complete and in good condition. No cracks or gaps are present. The roof is clad with wooden panelling, which is complete and the panels are flush to each other. The space is well-lit by a window in a door that leads out onto the roof. The floor is boarded out with wooden floorboards. Three water tanks are present in the void space. A small number of bat droppings were found scattered across the floor and on the tops of the water tanks (see Photograph 8).

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Photograph 7 showing the void spaces within the spire section of the roof

Photograph 8 showing bat droppings 3.10 Some parts of the roof have been built into, with only small void spaces

above these rooms (see Photograph 9). Access was possible into the voids. No daylight could be seen within these voids and they appear to be well-sealed. They are well-insulated with rock wool and the roof timbers are in good condition. The roof is clad with wooden planks. An old wasp nest was found in one of the voids. No evidence of bat activity, such as droppings, was found in any of the small void spaces.

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Photograph 9 showing a small void space 3.11 More conventional roof voids are present in other parts of Building 1 and

were easily accessed through hatches. These void spaces were much larger and partially segmented by brick walls but are interlinked by small passages at the wall ends (see Photographs 10 and 11).

Photograph 10 showing larger roof void

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Photograph 11 showing larger roof void 3.12 These larger spaces are well insulated with rock wool. The brick partition

walls are complete and sealed well with intact mortar. The roof is clad with wooden planks, which are complete and flush with one another, leaving no gaps or cracks present. The roof timbers are in reasonable condition. One of the larger void spaces is well-lit by a small circular window in the gable end. The window was complete and sealed to the surrounding masonry. Bat droppings were found in one of the large void spaces. The bat droppings were scattered across the rock wool insulation (see Photograph 12). A small concentration of bat droppings was also found (see Photograph 13).

Photograph 12 showing bat dropping within one of the larger roof voids

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Photograph 13 showing bat droppings 3.13 Below the older section of the building, two small basements exist (see

Photograph 14). Both basements were easily accessed, one via an internal stairwell and the other via an external stairwell. Both basements are brick-built and painted white internally. The masonry work is in good condition, with no gaps or crevices bat may exploit. The spaces are well-sealed with no potential bat access points found. No evidence of bat activity was found in either of the basements.

Photograph 14 showing one of the basement rooms

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Building 2 (The Mary Bamber Centre) External Survey (Pre-fire Damage)

3.14 The Mary Bamber Centre is a large four-storey building with a single storey extension (see Photograph 15). The main four-storey section of the building is constructed from brick with sections of render. The brickwork is in good condition, with intact mortar sealing the masonry, leaving no gaps or crevices suitable for roosting bats (see Photograph 16). The render is also in good condition with no cracks present (see Photograph 17).

Photograph 15 showing Building 2 (Mary Bamber Centre)


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Photograph 17 showing the render of Building 2

3.15 The wooden window and door frames are largely in good condition.

Many have been boarded over due to vandalism. The frames are well-sealed to the surrounding brickwork, leaving no gaps present. The single-storey extension of Building 2 is predominantly glazed window units from floor to roof height. Due to the history of vandalism, all the glazed units have been boarded (see Photograph 18).

Photograph 18 showing the exterior and extension of Building 2

3.16 The pitched roof of the larger section of Building 2 has ‘dormer-like’

sections on all aspects of the roof. The roof and dormer sections are both clad with red clay tiles. Most of the tiles are present and flush with one another. However, in one concentrated area of the roof, there are many slipped tiles, including ridge tiles (see Photograph 19). The single-storey extension of Building 2 has a flat roof. The roof is covered with felt and appears to be well-sealed (see Photograph 20).

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Photograph 19 showing the slipped and missing roof tiles

Photograph 20 showing the flat roof section of Building 2

3.17 The flat roof section of Building 2 has conventional bargeboards and

soffits made from wood. These are complete, without gaps or cracks and flush to the walls. The main four-storey section of the building has a less conventional bargeboard and soffit feature (see Photographs 17 and 19 above). This appears well-sealed, without gaps or cracks bats may exploit.

Internal Survey (Pre-fire Damage) 3.18 The interior of the four-storey part of Building 2 is a series of long

corridors running the full length of the building with self-contained rooms off either side. The rooms and corridors are well finished spaces, and despite the vandalism, are well-sealed and do not provide habitats associated with bat roosts.

3.19 The single-storey extension of Building 2 has a flat roof and does not

support a roof void. This room is built up to the underside of the flat roof (see Photograph 21). The cavity between the plywood boards and the windows was surveyed thoroughly and no evidence of bat activity was

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found. The space is well sealed and does not support any suitability for bat roosts.

Photograph 21 showing the interior of Building 2

3.20 The larger, four-storey section of Building 2 supports roof voids. Each

room along the top floor has its own partitioned void. The partitions are constructed from concrete block and have been finished with plaster (see Photograph 22). The roof is made from a combination of metal and timber frames, both of which are in good condition and without crevices or gaps. The roof is lined with felt which is in excellent condition. The floors are insulated with rock wool (see Photograph 22).

Photograph 22 showing a roof void in Building 2

3.21 In one of the roof voids above a room, scattered bat droppings were

found on top of the insulation (see Photograph 23).

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Photograph 23 showing a bat dropping Post-fire Damage 3.22 On the 2nd of July 2018, a large fire broke out at the Mary Bamber Centre

damaging the top floor, roof void spaces and roof (see Photograph 24).

Photograph 24 showing the fire damage of Building 2

3.23 A subsequent daytime bat survey was carried out on the 18th July 2018.

Although heavily fire damaged, the entire top floor was accessible and could be surveyed. The fire has damaged most of the roof, which is completely missing in places, resulting in a cool, draughty and damp space which is now open to the elements (see Photograph 25).

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Photograph 25 showing the fire damaged roof of Building 2 3.24 The internal spaces are heavily damaged and are now cold and wet due

to the lack of roof cover (see Photograph 26). The damage has resulted in many of the ceilings/floor being redundant. All of the remaining internal spaces and structures, including any cupboards and stairwells, were surveyed. No evidence of bat activity was found at Building 2 following the fire damage.

Photograph 26 showing the fire damaged interior of Building 2

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Building 3 (Bungalow) External Survey 3.25 Building 3 is surrounded by an overgrown garden (see Photograph 27).

The exterior is constructed from brick that has been rendered, pebble-dashed and then painted. The render is in good condition, with no cracks or crevices present. The uPVC windows and doors are also in good condition and sealed to the surrounding masonry.


3.26 The roof is covered in concrete roof tiles, with a flat-roofed dormer

window. The roof tiles, including the ridge tiles, are general complete and flush with one another. However, there are some slipped tiles at a point the dormer meets the roof (see Photograph 28). The dormer is covered with plastic cladding which is complete and in good condition. The dormer is the only part of Building 3 with bargeboards and a small soffit both of which are in reasonable condition and without gaps or cracks bats may exploit. The flat roof of the dormer section is covered with felt and appears to be well-sealed.

Photograph 28 showing the slipped tiles on Building 3

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3.27 The chimney stack, like the exterior brickwork, is rendered, pebble-dashed and painted. The chimney stack is without cracks or crevices. The roof flashings are in place and flush with the masonry and roof.

Internal Survey 3.28 Although the interior of Building 3 is showing signs of neglect, the interior

rooms are well finished and well-sealed and do not support habitats associated with bat roosts.

3.29 The roof void has been built into, hence the presence of a dormer. A

small void space does exist within the eaves of one side of the roof space (see Photograph 29). This space is used for storage. The floor is boarded. The roof timbers are in good condition, with no gaps or crevices bat may exploit. The roof is lined with felt, sealing the void space. The space is well-lit by a skylight. Signs of water ingress are present, making the space damp. No evidence of bat activity was found in Building 3.

Photograph 29 showing the void space in building 3 Other Buildings 3.30 Many other structures exist on site amongst the mature gardens. One of

them is a storage barn constructed from brick and concrete slab, with a corrugated clad structure built on top (see Photograph 30). The building is showing signs of general disrepair. However, the roof is well-sealed, as are the walls. The internal space is used for storage. There is no internal skin to the walls resulting in no internal cavities suitable for bats. No roof void exists. The interior space is cold and damp. No evidence of bat activity or features suitable for roosting bats exist in the storage barn.

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Photograph 30 showing the storage barn

3.31 A brick-built potting shed, with attached greenhouses, exists within the

walled garden (see Photograph 31). The roof is constructed from a corrugated sheet metal. Internally the shed is open, with doors and windows missing, leaving the space cold, damp and draughty. No void space exists within the potting shed as the space is built up to roof height. The adjoining greenhouses are a network of wooden window frames and glass. No evidence of bat activity or features suitable for roosting bats occurs within the shed or the adjoining greenhouses.

Photograph 31 showing the shed and attached greenhouses

3.32 A flat roofed, brick-built building is also located on site (see Photograph 32). This appears to be used for maintenance/services. The felt roof is in good condition and well-sealed. The brickwork and associated mortar are also in good condition. Internally no void space exists. The internal spaces are cold and damp. No evidence of bat activity or features suitable for roosting bats occurs in this building.

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Photograph 32 showing the Maintenance/Service Building

3.33 Within the mature gardens towards the south-west of the site, an almost subterranean structure exists (see Photograph 33). The structure is no bigger than a small garden shed. The exterior is constructed from stone and the interior wall is built with brick. Remanence of an old metal corrugated roof exist which has now collapsed, leaving the space unsafe to enter. The interior space is filled with the roots of vegetation (see Photograph 34). No evidence of bat activity could be found in this structure.

Photograph 33 showing the underground room

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Photograph 34 showing the interior of the underground room Surrounding Land 3.34 The buildings are situated amongst mature gardens with large shrubs,

semi-mature and mature trees as well as a small waterbody. A handful of trees did have potential bat roost features such as cavities, limb damage or peeling bark. These trees were further surveyed with the use of climbing ropes, torches and an endoscope and no evidence of bat activity was found within the features. The features were found to be damp and shallow. The trees are therefore, considered to have negligible bat roost potential.

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RESULTS - BAT EMERGENCE & RE-ENTRY SURVEYS Building 1 (The John Braddock Centre)

3.35 During the external and internal survey of Building 1, bat droppings were

found inside the roof voids and ‘spire’ section. The droppings from the spire were sent for DNA analysis and were found to be Lesser Horseshoe bat Rhinolophus hipposideros.

3.36 The proposed works will potentially disturb the spire section, with on-going refurbishment works potentially affecting the roof voids, therefore bat roosts may be disturbed. Two dusk emergence surveys and one dawn re-entry survey were conducted at Building 1. Figure 2 shows the locations of the bat surveyors during the surveys (red stars). Table 1 shows the results of the surveys. Two Brown Long-eared bats Plecotus auritus were observed emerging from Building 1; one bat from the northern edge of the roof and one bat from the southern edge of the roof (see Figure 2). In addition, Common Pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus and Soprano Pipistrelle Pipistrellus pygmaeus, Lesser Horseshoe and Brown Long-eared bats were all observed and recorded foraging around the surrounding trees during all three survey visits.

Figure 2 showing the locations of the surveyors (red stars) and the

locations of the emerging Brown Long-eared bats (blue arrows)

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Table 1. Survey Results for Building 1 (The John Braddock Centre)

Survey Date Average

Temp (˚C)

Sunset/ Sunrise Weather Results

Dusk 27.06.18 22 21:47 Warm, dry, 20% cloud cover

No bats observed emerging from the building. Soprano Pipistrelle, Common Pipistrelle, Brown Long-eared, Lesser Horseshoe and Noctule all recorded foraging around the Building 1 and surrounding trees between 22:00 – 22:46


Two bats observed emerging from the roof; one Brown Long-eared bat from northern roof edge and a Brown Long-eared bat from behind a bargeboard to the south. Soprano Pipistrelle, Common Pipistrelle, Brown Long-eared, Lesser Horseshoe and Noctule all recorded foraging around the Building 1 and surrounding trees between 22:00 – 22:46

Dawn 31.07.18 14 05:28 Mild, dry, 40% cloud cover

No bats observed re-entering the building. Soprano Pipistrelle, Lesser Horseshoe and Noctule all recorded foraging around the Building 1 and surrounding trees between 04:22 – 05:15

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Building 2 (Mary Bamber Centre)

3.37 The internal and external survey found scattered bat droppings in one of the void spaces of Building 2.

3.38 As a result of the daytime bat survey, two dusk emergence surveys were conducted at Building 2. Figure 3 shows the locations of the bat surveyors during the surveys. Table 2 shows the results of the surveys. No bats were observed emerging from Building 2 during the surveys. Common Pipistrelle bats and a single Lesser Horseshoe bat were observed and recorded foraging around the surrounding trees during the survey visits.

Figure 3 showing the locations of the surveyors (red stars) and an infra-

red camera (blue star)

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Building 3 (The Bungalow)

3.39 During the daytime bat survey, a small number of slipped tiles were

found on the bungalow roof. As a result of this potential roost and/or point, two dusk emergence surveys were conducted at Building 3. Figure 4 shows the locations of the bat surveyors during the surveys. Table 3 shows the results of the surveys. No bats were observed emerging from Building 3. Common Pipistrelle and Soprano Pipistrelle bats were observed and recorded foraging around the building and surrounding trees during the second survey visit.

Table 2. Survey Results for Building 2 (The Mary Bamber Centre)

Survey Date Average

Temp (˚C)


Dusk 09.08.18 17 20:54 Warm, dry, 15%

cloud cover

No bats observed emerging from the building. Multiple Common Pipistrelle bats recorded foraging around the building and surrounding trees between 21:07 – 21:51

Dusk 05.09.18 14 19:53 Warm, dry, 15%

cloud cover

No bats observed emerging from the building. Multiple Common Pipistrelle bats recorded foraging around the building and surrounding trees between 20:09 – 20:50 Lesser Horseshoe bat recorded foraging at 20:40

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Figure 4 showing the location of the infra-red camera (blue star) and

surveyors (red star)

Table 3. Survey Results for Building 3 (The Bungalow)

Survey Date Average

Temp (˚C)



No bats observed emerging from the building.


No bats observed emerging from the building. Multiple Common Pipistrelle and Soprano Pipistrelle bats recorded foraging around the building and surrounding trees between 22:05 – 22:51

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4.0 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS

4.1 During the daytime bat survey, a scattering of bat droppings was found in the spire section of roof and within one of the loft voids at Building 1 (John Braddock Centre). Scattered bat droppings were also found in one loft void at Building 2 (Mary Bamber Centre), before a fire gutted the upper floor and roof. Due to these findings, bat emergence and re-entry surveys were undertaken over summer 2018.

4.2 A maximum of two Brown Long-eared bats were observed emerging from the roof of Building 1 (John Braddock Centre) during the dusk survey; one from the northern roofline and one from the southern roofline. No bats were observed re-entering Building 1 during the dawn survey. No bats were observed emerging or re-entering Building 2 (Mary Bamber Centre) or Building 3 (Bungalow). However, Building 2 was badly damaged by fire in July 2018, and all loft voids were lost. The results suggest Building 1 is likely to be a day or occasional roost for small numbers of Brown Long-eared bats. There is no evidence of a roost of significant conservation status.

4.3 The surveys were undertaken during optimum weather conditions with no impediment to any of the visits. The temperatures were optimum prior to and during the surveys

4.4 The John Braddock Centre is to be retained and converted. Therefore, the loft voids of Building 1 are to be retained but potentially temporarily disturbed during renovation works. If the loft voids are to be disturbed, a bat mitigation licence from Natural Resources Wales will be required before any work can proceed on the lofts of Building 1 (John Braddock Centre). This can only be applied for once full planning permission is granted. Given the small number of bats found, a Low Impact Class Licence can be obtained for this site. The licence will include a method statement, excluding the bats prior to work commencing on the property and using methodologies such as soft-stripping under ecological supervision. There is no restriction on the timing of the works, given that the roosts observed are day roosts.

4.5 Bat mitigation should be implemented on the site. Bat access to the loft voids of Building 1 should be retained, the loft voids enhanced and bat boxes erected onto the site. The mitigation therefore should include:

• Bat access tiles added to the existing roof structure. • Internal sawn wood cavities attached to the existing roof beams. • Retention of gaps at the roof edges to allow for bat exit and entry. • 1 x Habibat bat box erected onto an external gable wall.

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4.6 Given the amount of bat foraging activity, it is recommended that 10 x Schwegler 2F Bat boxes be erected on the site, onto retained trees or new buildings. The bat boxes are to be erected more than 3 metres from the ground and erected in any position except north-facing.

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REFERENCES

Collins, J. (ed.). (2016). Bat Surveys for Professional Ecologists: Good Practice

Guidelines, 3rd Edition. Bat Conservation Trust. London.

Mitchell-Jones, A. J. (2004). Bat Mitigation Guidelines. English Nature.

EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY AT THE FORMER MARY BAMBER CENTRE,

COLWYN BAY, CONWY

2018

Bowden Hall, Bowden Lane, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 6ND

Tel: 0161 465 8971 [email protected]

www.rachelhackingecology.co.uk

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.rachelhackingecology.co.uk/

Mary Bamber Centre, Colwyn Bay, Conwy – Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey 2018 1

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 2

2. METHODOLOGY 3

3. RESULTS

HABITATS 4

PROTECTED SPECIES 20

INVASIVE SPECIES 22

PROTECTED SITES 25

4. DATA SEARCH RESULTS 25

5. ASSESSMENT 27

6. RECOMMENDATIONS 29

7. REFERENCES 30

APPENDIX 1 – DATA SEARCH

PHASE 1 HABITAT MAP


1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Rachel Hacking Ecology Limited was commissioned in 2018 by Blue Bay Homes (North Wales) Limited and Coastal Homes (North Wales) Limited to undertake an Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey of land at Mary Bamber Centre, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales. The site will be the subject of a planning application for the construction of a residential development.

1.2 The proposed development site is situated south of Queens Drive and

Queens Avenue and north of Old Highway in Colwyn Bay, Conwy (O.S. grid reference: SJ7612536213 – see Figure 1). The site is approximately 4.6 hectares and comprises unmanaged gardens and recreational areas of the former Mary Bamber Convalescence Centre. Immediate adjacent to the east and west of the site are residential properties, Queen’s Drive and Queen’s Avenue run along the northern boundary and Old Highway along the southern boundary. In a wider context to the north-east of the site is the town centre of Colwyn Bay and to the south is Pwllycrochen Woods.

1.3 The aims of the survey were to:

• Describe and map the habitats present on the site • Assess the potential for protected species to be present on the

site or just outside the immediate site boundary • Identify where further survey may be necessary.

Figure 1 showing the site within the red line boundary


2.0 METHODOLOGY

2.1 A Phase 1 Habitat survey was undertaken to JNCC standards (JNCC, 2010). The site was walked, and each habitat was assigned a Phase 1 habitat category. Species lists were taken at locations of botanical interest. All botanical nomenclature follows Stace, 2010. A Phase 1 map was produced showing habitat boundaries.

2.2 During the Phase 1 survey, the habitats were assessed for their

potential to support protected species. This included, for example, looking for signs of Badger activity (e.g. setts, paths, latrines and hairs on fences), assessing any waterbodies on site or near the site for their potential to support Great Crested Newt and assessing the potential for any buildings or mature trees to be used by bats.

2.3 The site was also surveyed for invasive, non-native plant species such

as Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed. 2.4 Rosie Fisher and Kate Reed (Ecologists) undertook the survey on 5th

February 2018. The weather was cool and bright. Both surveyors are fully trained and experienced in habitat and protected species surveys. February is a sub-optimal time of the year for botanical work, however due to the type of habitats present on site, a thorough assessment could be undertaken. Protected species walkover surveys can be undertaken at any time of year. There were no constraints to the survey and the site could be fully accessed.


3.0 RESULTS HABITATS 3.1 The Phase 1 Habitat Map can be found at the back of the report. The

habitats present are described below. Semi-natural Broad-leaved Woodland 3.2 The south-western site boundary is made up of a band of semi-natural

broad-leaved woodland (see Photograph 1). There are a number of mature trees within the woodland. Species include Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus, Beech Fagus sylvatica, Hazel Corylus avellana, Holly Ilex aquifolium, Yew Taxus baccata, Pedunculate Oak Quercus robur, Horse Chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum and Norway Maple Acer platanoides. The ground flora is species-poor and the floor comprises much bare ground and leaflitter with occasional Pendulous Sedge Carex pendula, Lords-and-Ladies Arum maculatum, Ivy Hedera helix, ferns and Hedge Bedstraw Galium album present.

Photograph 1 showing the semi-natural broad-leaved woodland

Semi-natural Mixed Woodland 3.3 The majority of the site boundaries comprise mixed woodland (see

Photograph 2). Tree species include Monterey Cypress Cupressus macrocarpa, Beech Fagus sylvatica, Norway Spruce Picea abies, Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus, Goat Willow Salix caprea, Cut-leaved-beech Fagus sylvatica Asplenifolia, Ash Fraxinus excelsior, Yew Taxus baccata, Douglas Fir Pseudotsuga menziesii and Sweet Chestnut Castanea sativa. The ground flora is species-poor and the floor comprises much bare ground and leaflitter. Species occasionally present include Hedge Bedstraw Galium album, Cow Parsley Anthriscus sylvestris, Herb-Robert Geranium robertianum, Dandelion


Taraxacum officinale agg., Wood Sorrel Oxalis acetosella, Tufted Hair-grass Deschampsia caespitosa and False Oat-grass Arrhenatherum elatius. Holly Ilex aquifolium, Butterfly Bush Buddleja davidii, Cherry Laurel Prunus laurocerasus and Rhododendron Rhododendron ponticum create a sparse scrub layer. A path runs through the woodland. Introduced species have been planted along the path including Winter Heliotrope Petasites fragrans, Grape Hyacinth Muscari sp., Daffodil Narcissus var., Montbretia Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora and Silk Tassel Bush Garrya elliptica.

Photograph 2 showing the mixed woodland

Coniferous Plantation Woodland 3.4 A small area of coniferous woodland occurs on the site, next to the

walled garden. The trees are all of a similar size suggesting they were planted at the same time. The woodland comprises Yew Taxus baccata, with a small amount of Holly Ilex aquifolium and Ivy Hedera helix growing amongst the trees (see Photograph 3). There is no ground flora present and the woodland floor comprises bare ground and leaflitter.


Photograph 3 showing the coniferous woodland

Poor Semi-Improved Grassland 3.5 Three areas of poor semi-improved grassland occur on the site. These

are the former bowling green (see Photograph 4) and two grasslands planted with trees in the south-eastern half of the site. All of these grasslands have been historically managed, but since been left to grow tall. Species include Yorkshire Fog Holcus lanatus, Creeping Bent Agrostis stolonifera, Smooth Meadow-grass Poa pratensis and Red Fescue Festuca rubra, with Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris, Sheep’s Sorrel Rumex acetosella, Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata, Creeping Thistle Cirsium arvense and Hogweed Heracleum sphondylium.


Photograph 4 showing the poor semi-improved grassland

Neutral Grassland 3.6 Much of the grassland on site used to be well-managed amenity

grassland. Since the closure of the site there has been no management (see Photograph 5). The dominant grasses and herbs include Perennial Rye-grass Lolium perenne, Rough Meadow-grass Poa trivialis, Red Fescue Festuca rubra, Timothy Phleum pratense, Yorkshire Fog Holcus lanatus and False Oat-grass Arrhenatherum elatius with Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens.

Photograph 5 showing the neutral grassland


Neutral Grassland / Tall Ruderal Herb Mosaic 3.7 Tall, ruderal vegetation has established in patches within the

grasslands (see Photograph 6). This habitat has been mapped as a mosaic habitat. Dominated by Perennial Rye-grass Lolium perenne, Rough Meadow-grass Poa trivialis, Yorkshire Fog Holcus lanatus, Common Knapweed Centaurea nigra, Common Sorel Rumex acetosa, Common Vetch Vicia sativa, Hogweed Heracleum sphondylium and Common Nettle Urtica dioica.

Photograph 6 showing the neutral grassland/tall, ruderal mosaic

Tall, Ruderal Herb 3.8 Tall, ruderal vegetation occurs in the south-eastern corner of the site

(see Photograph 7). Species include Hogweed Heracleum sphondylium, Common Nettle Urtica dioica, Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius, Great Willowherb Epilobium hirsutum, Cleavers Galium aparine, Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. and Spear Thistle Cirsium vulgare.


Photograph 7 showing the tall, ruderal herb

Continuous Scrub/Walled Garden 3.9 A walled garden exists in the middle of the site. It was once a garden

for growing fruit and vegetables. Apple trees, Malus sp. and plants of Rhubarb, Mint, Sage and Fig are persisting amongst the dense scrub that has developed (see Photograph 8). The dominant species include Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg., Ash saplings Fraxinus excelsior, Hogweed Heracleum sphondylium, Common Nettle Urtica dioica, Rosebay Willowherb Chamerion angustifolium and Broad-leaved Dock Rumex obtusifolius.

Photograph 8 showing the continuous scrub/walled garden


Scattered Scrub 3.10 Self-seeded saplings have started to grow within most of the other

habitats on site (see Photograph 9). This is mapped as scattered scrub and includes Pedunculate Oak Quercus robur, Eucalyptus Eucalyptus sp., Silver Birch Betula pendula, Ash Fraxinus excelsior, Pine Pinus sp. and Heather Erica sp.

Photograph 9 showing the scattered scrub Bare Ground

3.11 The access tracks, paths and driveways on the site have all been mapped as bare ground (see Photograph 10). They all comprise hardstanding.


Photograph 10 showing the bare ground

Ephemeral/Short Perennial

3.12 Low-growing ephemeral vegetation has established over parts of the bare ground (see Photograph 11). This habitat is dominated by bryophytes but also includes English Stonecrop Sedum anglicum, Sun-spurge Euphorbia helioscopia, Primrose Primula vulgaris, Cleavers

Galium aparine, Thale Cress Arabidopsis thaliana, Wavy Bitter-cress

Cardamine flexuosa, Shining Cranes-bill Geranium lucidum, Herb-Robert Geranium robertianum, Annual Meadow-grass Poa annua and Broad-leaved Willowherb Epilobium montanum.

Photograph 11 showing the ephemeral vegetation on an access track


Introduced Shrub 3.13 Amenity shrub beds occur throughout the site (see Photograph 12).

These are no longer managed. Species and varieties planted include Heather Erica var., Daffodil, Snowdrop, Himalayan Honeysuckle Leycesteria formosa, Fatsia, Desfontania spinosa and Magnolia.

Photograph 12 showing a shrub bed

Hedgerows and other Boundary Habitats 3.14 Most of the site boundary is marked with a high brick wall although

sections have been replaced with fencing, particularly next to residential properties. The wall is lower along the northern boundary and a species-poor hedgerow has been planted on top. The hedgerow comprises Holly Ilex aquifolium with occasional Yew Taxus baccata, Garden Privet Ligustrum ovalifolium, Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus, Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. and Ivy Hedera helix. A mature Cherry Laurel Prunus laurocerasus hedgerow occurs on the southern boundary (see Photograph 13).


Photograph 13 showing the hedgerow on the southern boundary

Scattered Trees 3.15 Many individual trees occur on site. Some of these have been used to

mark pathways and divide the different sections of the gardens (see Photograph 14). Tree species include Holly Ilex aquifolium, Ornamental Cherry Prunus sp., Juniper Juniperus communis, Eucalyptus Eucalyptus sp., Apple Malus sp., Corsican Pine Pinus nigra laricio, Norway Maple Acer platanoides, Cypress Chamaecyparis sp. and Bay Willow Salix pentandra.

Photograph 14 showing some scattered trees


Open Water 3.16 A large, manmade lake occurs on the site (see Photograph 15). This

has concrete vertical sides. The water quality has degraded with lack of management and algae is growing on the surface of the water. There are ladders into the waterbody, suggesting it was used for swimming. No aquatic vegetation is present.

Photograph 15 showing the open water on site

Buildings 3.17 Three main buildings occur on the site; the John Braddock Centre (see

Photograph 16), the Mary Bamber Centre (see Photograph 17) and a bungalow (see Photograph 18). Alongside these there are a number of cabins, sheds and garages.


Photograph 16 showing the John Braddock Centre

Photograph 17 showing the Mary Bamber Centre


Photograph 18 showing the bungalow

3.18 Other structures on the site include an underground storage room

which has partially collapsed (see Photograph 19). Two greenhouses, a garage unit and some sheds also exist on site (see Photographs 20-26).

Photograph 19 showing the underground storage room


Photograph 20 showing a large greenhouse

Photograph 21 showing a small greenhouse


Photograph 22 showing the garage unit

Photograph 23 showing an outbuilding


Photograph 24 showing a services unit in the woodland

Photograph 25 showing a shed on site


Photograph 26 showing a shed on site PROTECTED SPECIES

Badger 3.19 Badgers Meles meles are protected under the Protection of Badgers

Act 1992. This Act, for example, makes it illegal to disturb a Badger whilst it is in a sett, to kill, injure or take a badger and to obstruct the entrance to a Badger sett.

3.20 Evidence of Badger activity occurs on the site. Recent evidence of

Badger foraging occurs on the northern boundary and a number of setts were located during the survey. Details of the Badger survey are contained within a separate, confidential Badger report (see Badger Survey and Mitigation Strategy for the former Mary Bamber Centre, Colwyn Bay, Conwy 2018 – Rachel Hacking Ecology).

Bats

3.21 All bat species are European Protected Species under the Conservation (Natural Habitats etc.) Regulations 1994. This is implemented in the UK through the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. Bats are also protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 and the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (NERC, 2006). It is illegal to disturb or damage a bat roost.

3.22 The buildings, structures and trees on the site have been subject to a daytime bat survey to look for features that could potentially be used by roosting bats and assess their potential to support a bat roost. Details of the building surveys are within a separate report (see Bat Surveys at the former Mary Bamber Centre, Colwyn, Conwy 2018 – Rachel Hacking Ecology). All trees on site were searched for potential roosting


features, such as cavities, that could be used by bats. Any tree with suitable features was examined further with an endoscope where possible to look for evidence of bat activity. No evidence of roosting bats was found in any of the trees that will be lost to the development and any cavities searched for found to be shallow.

Great Crested Newt 3.23 Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus is a European Protected Species

(EPS). It is listed under Annex IV of the EC Directive on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and Wild Fauna and Flora. This is implemented in the UK through The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and the species is fully protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended).

3.24 A waterbody occurs on the site and a second waterbody occurs within 250m of the site. The waterbody on site is a large man-made lake with a concrete base and vertical sides. It has been used historically as a swimming pool. The lake does not support aquatic vegetation, although there is a significant algae population within the water (see Photograph 27). The second waterbody lies 195m to the south-west of the site. This is a pond which has formed from a drainage ditch that runs through the woodland off-site (see Photograph 28).

Photograph 27 showing the lake on site


Photograph 28 showing the pond in the woodland off-site

3.25 The waterbodies have been the subject of a Habitat Suitability Index Assessment (HSI). A HSI is used to assess waterbodies for suitability to support Great Crested Newt (GCN). A score of 1 is optimal GCN habitat, whereas 0 is unsuitable. The two waterbodies score ‘Poor’ or ‘Below Average’ (see Table 1), suggesting that they do not provide suitable breeding habitat for GCN.

Table 1 showing the HSI results

Waterbody HSI Score Conclusion Lake 0.48 Poor Woodland Pond 0.55 Below Average

3.26 Terrestrial GCN habitat is well represented across most of the site. The

woodland, with scrub and grassland ground for a provides suitable habitat for foraging and commuting and provides cover from predation.

Nesting Birds 3.27 All bird species are protected at their nest under the Wildlife and

Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). 3.28 The hedgerows, scrub, introduced shrub, individual trees and some of

the buildings and structures provide suitable nesting habitat for birds.


INVASIVE SPECIES

3.29 Several stands of Cotoneaster Cotoneaster sp. (see Photograph 29), Montbretia Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora (see Photograph 30) and Rhododendron Rhododendron ponticum occur on site (see Photograph 31). These are all non-native, invasive plants, as listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), making it an offence to allow these species to spread into the wild. No other invasive, non-native species were located on the site or immediately adjacent to the site.

Photograph 29 showing the Cotoneaster on site

Photograph 30 showing the Montbretia on site


Photograph 31 showing the Rhododendron on site


4.0 DATA SEARCH RESULTS 4.1 Over 400 protected and notable species records were returned from

North Wales Environmental Information Service (COFNOD) from the 1km radius around the site. The majority of the records are dated over ten years old or have grid references of less than 6 figures and therefore, the location cannot be determined (e.g. records for birds, some invertebrates and plants). A selection of the data search records can be found in Appendix 1. Badger records are not included within Appendix 1.

Protected Species 4.2 One record of Toad Bufo bufo was returned. This was recorded 640m

west of the site in 2005. This species is listed under the UK and North Wales Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP).

4.3 Eighty-eight species of bird have been recorded within the search area.

The closest records to the site are from within Pyllycrochan Woods which lies 0.1km away from the site, where 19 species of birds have been recorded. The most recent bird records are for 2016.

4.4 Twelve reptile records have been returned. Five records exist for Grass

Snake Natrix natrix approximately 560m west of the site from between 2006 and 2013. A record for Grass Snake, Slow Worm Anguis fragilis and Common Lizard Zootoca vivipara exists 24m away from the site, this has been recorded using a 4-figure grid reference and all these records date from before 1903.

4.5 Thirty-five records of Badger Meles meles were returned within the

woodland to the south and west of the site. Dating between 1996 and 2013 and including mammal activity and setts.

4.6 Twenty-four records of bat roosts were recorded within the search

area. These were for Common Pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus, Lesser Horseshoe Rhinolophus hipposideros, Noctule Nyctalus noctula, Brown Long-eared Plecotus auritus and unidentified bat roosts. Two records were returned from within the site boundary a Lesser Horseshoe record from 1999 and one for a Pipistrelle bat in 1995.

PROTECTED SITES

4.7 No non-statutory protected sites were found within, or immediately adjacent to, the site boundary. Within 5km of the site, nine statutory protected sites exist. These are;

• Liverpool Bay Special Protection Area (SPA) – lies 0.9km to the north of the site.

• Bryn Euryn Site of Special Scientific interest (SSSI) – lies 1.5km to the north-west of the site


• Creuddyn SSSI lies 2.3km to the west of the site • Creuddyn Peninsula woods Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

– lies 2.3km to the west of the site • Llyn Y Fawnog SSSI – lies 4km to the south of the site • Myndd Marion SSSI – lies 4.2km to the east of the site • Little Ormes Head SSSI – lies 4.4km to the north-west of the site • Menai Strait and Conwy Bay SAC – lies 4.5km to the northwest

of the site • Aber Afon Conway SSSI – lies 4.6km to the southwest of the

site.

4.8 Two Local Nature Reserves (LNR) occur within 1km of the site. These are:

• Pwllycrochen Woods LNR which lies across the Old Highway from the site to the south

• Upper Dingle Woods LNR – 900m to the east. 4.9 Four Local Wildlife Sites occur within 1km of the site. These are:

• Pwllycrochan Woods – woodland adjacent to the site to the south

• Bryn Y Glyn – woodland 600m south-east • Glyn Wood, Colwyn Bay – woodland 850m south-east • Upper Dingle Woods – woodland 900m east.

4.10 Sixteen sites of Ancient Woodland also occur within 1km of the site. The nearest is Pwllycrochen Woods to the south of the site.


5.0 ASSESSMENT HABITATS 5.1 The Phase 1 Habitats present on the site are common throughout the

UK. No nationally rare or locally rare plant species were located during the extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey.

5.2 The site offers good ecological value. The woodland blocks, introduced

shrub beds and areas of dense scrub are the most ecologically valuable habitats. These provide cover from predation, foraging habitat and nesting habitat for birds. The grassland areas offer a limited source of pollen and nectar for invertebrates. The access tracks and other areas of bare ground offer no ecological value.

Development Context 5.3 Most of the grassland with be lost to the development, as will the scrub

within the walled garden and many of the internal amenity trees. The access track is to be retained and extended. The woodland blocks are to be retained, protected and managed in the long term. A landscape plan for the site has been produced to which includes two areas of greenspace and amenity planting throughout.

PROTECTED SPECIES Badger 5.4 Badger activity on the site and surrounding area is detailed within a

separate confidential Badger Report. Bats 5.5 The buildings and structures were assessed for their potential to

support roosting bats and the results are detailed in a separate report. The mature trees and woodland blocks on site are mainly to be retained. None of the trees which will be lost to the development supported features that could be used by roosting bats. Bat foraging habitat, such as the woodland edges, will be retained on site and protected through a sensitive lighting scheme.

Great Crested Newt 5.6 A lake occurs on the site and another waterbody lies off-site within the

woodland to the south of the site. There is no habitat connectivity between the woodland pond and the site. The waterbodies scored ‘Poor’ and ‘Below Average’ under the HSI criteria, meaning they are unlikely to support Great Crested Newt. Suitable Great Crested Newt terrestrial habitat exists on site. However, given the lack of suitable breeding habitat in the locality and on site, Great Crested Newt is not considered to be a constraint on development.


Nesting Birds 5.7 The site supports suitable nesting habitats for birds within the

woodland, trees, introduced shrub, scrub and some buildings. Nesting birds can be mitigated for by allowing no works to potential nesting habitats to be carried out within the bird nesting season (which is generally March – August), unless a nesting bird survey is undertaken first.

PROTECTED SITES

5.8 There are no statutory protected sites within or immediately adjacent to

the site boundary. The nearest is Pwllycrochen Woods Local Nature Reserve (LNR), which lies on the opposite side of Old Highway to the south of the site. Liverpool Bay Special Protection Area (SPA) lies 0.9km to the north of the site. There are no non-statutory protected sites within the site boundary. The nearest is Pwllycrochen Woods Wildlife Site and Ancient Woodland. It is not considered that there will be a deleterious impact upon the woodland as the woodland buffer zone on site is to be retained. There is expected to be no deleterious impact on any other protected site due to the distances involved and suitable barrier habitats between the site and the protected sites.


6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS Further Survey 6.1 Protected species are a material consideration when a planning

authority is considering a planning application. The presence of protected species, the effect of the proposed development and suitable mitigation, if required, must be established before planning permission can be granted. Following the findings from the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey, the following may be required:

• Nesting Birds - If any work to the hedgerows, scrub or trees

needs to be carried out within the bird nesting season (generally March to August), then a nesting bird survey will be required by experienced personnel immediately prior to work commencing.

Habitat Enhancement 6.2 It is recommended that the following measures are taken into account if

a landscaping plan is produced, to increase the biodiversity value of the site:

• Tree planting – where practical, native tree species should be

planted.

• Soft landscaping should include the provision of native and non-native flowering perennial species, to provide a pollen and nectar source for invertebrates.

• Bird and bat boxes to be erected onto retained trees.


7.0 REFERENCES

JNCC. Phase 1 Habitat Survey – a technique for environmental audit, JNCC, Updated 2010. Preston, C.D., Pearman, D. & Dines, T. (2002). New Atlas of the British and Irish Flora. Oxford University Press. Stace, C. A. (2010). New Flora of the British Isles, 3rd Edition. Cambridge University Press.

APPENDIX 1 – DATA SEARCH RESULTS

GRID REFERENCE VERNACULAR NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME DATE RECORD TYPE

DISTANCE FROM SITE (M)

SH836789 Common Frog Rana temporaria 23/02/2015 730

SH845775 Common Frog Rana temporaria 02/03/2015 935

SH8478 Common Frog Rana temporaria Before 1961 24

SH8377 Common Frog Rana temporaria 1988 1406

SH837789 Common Toad Bufo bufo 31/03/2005 640

SH837789 Palmate Newt Lissotriton helveticus 31/03/2005 640

SH8579 Palmate Newt Lissotriton helveticus Before 1933 1170

SH8578 Adder Vipera berus 2 records, between 1904 and 1907 865

SH83597904 Common Lizard Zootoca vivipara 22/04/2006 817

SH8478 Common Lizard Zootoca vivipara Before 1903 24

SH8376978799 Grass Snake Natrix helvetica 05/06/2013 Dead on road 566

SH8373979037 Grass Snake Natrix helvetica 30/05/2011 679



SH8478 Grass Snake Natrix helvetica Before 1901 24

SH851779 Slow-worm Anguis fragilis June 2007 769

SH846795 Slow-worm Anguis fragilis 3 records, between 25/07/2007 and 05/08/2007 807

SH8478 Slow-worm Anguis fragilis Before 1903 24

SH84737870 Plecotus auritus Brown Long-eared Bat 10/02/1994 Bat Roost 94

SH840789 Pipistrellus pipistrellus Common Pipistrelle 19/07/2014 Bat Roost 361

SH855786 Pipistrellus pipistrellus Common Pipistrelle 2 records, between 14/07/2015 and 22/07/2015 Bat Roost 911

SH845785 Rhinolophus hipposideros Lesser Horseshoe Bat 30/12/1999 0

SH844787 Rhinolophus hipposideros Lesser Horseshoe Bat 1987 11

SH84737870 Rhinolophus hipposideros Lesser Horseshoe Bat 10/02/1994 Bat Roost 94

SH84207877 Rhinolophus hipposideros Lesser Horseshoe Bat 08/07/1999 155

SH84557900 Rhinolophus hipposideros Lesser Horseshoe Bat 30/09/1986 Bat Roost 254

SH8478 Rhinolophus hipposideros Lesser Horseshoe Bat 1994 24



SH836788 Nyctalus noctula Noctule Bat February 1994 Bat Rescue 695

SH8378 Pipistrellus pipistrellus agg. Pipistrelle agg. Before 31/12/1982 approx 829

SH8577 Pipistrellus pipistrellus agg. Pipistrelle agg. Before 31/12/1982 approx 1336

SH84467861 Pipistrellus Pipistrellus Bat Species 01/08/1995 Bat Roost 0

SH84297909 Pipistrellus Pipistrellus Bat Species 02/10/1990 Bat Rescue 328

SH84417802 Pipistrellus Pipistrellus Bat Species 20/08/1991 Bat Rescue 487

SH85197832 Pipistrellus Pipistrellus Bat Species 14/07/1989 Bat Roost 615

SH848788 Chiroptera Unknown Bat 19/06/2003 254

SH83827873 Chiroptera Unknown Bat 27/06/1991 Bat Roost 497

SH83767863 Chiroptera Unknown Bat 1991 Bat Roost 550


SH83917819 Chiroptera Unknown Bat 1989 Bat Roost 605


SH852779 Chiroptera Unknown Bat 2001 844



SH8477 Tyto alba Barn Owl 25/01/2015 988

SH845784 Sylvia atricapilla Blackcap 11/05/2009 Field record 42

SH8478 Sylvia atricapilla Blackcap 3 records 28/05/2010 - 28/05/2016 24

SH8378 Sylvia atricapilla Blackcap 21/05/2013 829

SH8578 Sylvia atricapilla Blackcap 3 records 22/04/2015 - 16/05/2016 865

SH8477 Sylvia atricapilla Blackcap 48 records, between 21/04/2007 and 24/12/2016 988

SH8379 Sylvia atricapilla Blackcap 20 records, between 27/11/2011 and 28/05/2016 1129

SH8577 Sylvia atricapilla Blackcap 02/06/2010 1336

SH845784 Chroicocephalus ridibundus Black-headed Gull 03/04/2009 Field record 42

SH8479 Chroicocephalus ridibundus Black-headed Gull 5 records, between 16/01/2015 and 24/10/2015 737






SH8578 Gavia arctica Black-throated Diver 16/03/2013 865

SH845784 Cyanistes caeruleus Blue Tit 5 records, between 02/02/2009 and 11/05/2009 Field record 42

SH836787 Cyanistes caeruleus Blue Tit 08/10/2009 673

SH843776 Cyanistes caeruleus Blue Tit 19/03/2009 Field record 865

SH8478 Cyanistes caeruleus Blue Tit 13 records, between 28/05/2010 and 26/10/2016 24






SH8577 Cyanistes caeruleus Blue Tit 02/06/2010 1336

SH8477 Fringilla montifringilla Brambling 6 records 28/02/2010 - 13/12/2015 988

SH845784 Pyrrhula pyrrhula Bullfinch 06/03/2009 Field record 42

SH851779 Pyrrhula pyrrhula Bullfinch June 2007 769

SH843776 Pyrrhula pyrrhula Bullfinch 16/06/2009 Field record 865

SH8478 Pyrrhula pyrrhula Bullfinch 4 records, between 17/06/2015 and 27/09/2016 24

SH8578 Pyrrhula pyrrhula Bullfinch 13/04/2002 865





SH845784 Buteo buteo Buzzard 2 records, between 02/02/2009 and 03/04/2009 Field record 42

SH843776 Buteo buteo Buzzard 19/03/2009 Field record 865

SH8478 Buteo buteo Buzzard 3 records, between 30/07/2015 and 22/04/2016 24





SH836789 Phylloscopus collybita Chiffchaff 21/05/2013 730

SH8478 Phylloscopus collybita Chiffchaff 5 records, between 22/04/2016 and 27/09/2016 24





SH8577 Phylloscopus collybita Chiffchaff 02/06/2010 1336

SH8477 Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax Chough 4 records, between 16/09/2015 and 26/10/2016 988

SH845784 Periparus ater Coal Tit 20/02/2009 Field record 42



SH8478 Periparus ater Coal Tit 8 records, between 28/05/2010 and 26/10/2016 24




SH8477 Loxia curvirostra Common Crossbill 10 records, between 22/03/2010 and 21/10/2016 988

SH8379 Loxia curvirostra Common Crossbill 12/07/2015 1129

SH843776 Larus canus Common Gull 19/03/2009 Field record 865

SH8479 Larus canus Common Gull 3 records, between 16/01/2015 and 24/10/2015 737



SH8478 Melanitta nigra Common Scoter 18/01/2015 24


SH8578 Melanitta nigra Common Scoter 3 records, between 12/03/2015 and 19/12/2016 865



SH8479 Phalacrocorax carbo Cormorant 3 records, between 16/01/2015 and 24/10/2015 737






SH8479 Cuculus canorus Cuckoo 23/04/2015 737

SH8479 Numenius arquata Curlew 16/01/2015 737

SH8477 Numenius arquata Curlew 6 records, between 12/07/2009 and 18/04/2015 988

SH855786 Cinclus cinclus Dipper 24/04/2015 911

SH85577864 Cinclus cinclus Dipper 23/06/2015 Live Sighting 936

SH856788 Cinclus cinclus Dipper 16/08/2013 1019

SH8578 Cinclus cinclus Dipper 9 records, between 15/01/2015 and 12/09/2016 865

SH8479 Calidris alpina Dunlin 16/01/2015 737

SH845784 Prunella modularis Dunnock 06/03/2009 Field record 42

SH836789 Prunella modularis Dunnock 21/05/2013 730

SH843776 Prunella modularis Dunnock 19/03/2009 Field record 865

SH8478 Prunella modularis Dunnock 8 records, between 28/05/2010 and 28/05/2016 24







SH845784 Turdus pilaris Fieldfare 06/03/2009 Field record 42

SH8578 Turdus pilaris Fieldfare 05/01/2015 865

SH8477 Turdus pilaris Fieldfare 3 records 25/12/2010 - 03/11/2015 988

SH8379 Anas strepera Gadwall 22/04/2016 1129

SH8477 Morus bassanus Gannet 13/12/2009 988

SH8579 Morus bassanus Gannet 25/07/2013 1170



SH8477 Sylvia borin Garden Warbler 5 records, between 31/05/2010 and 03/06/2016 988

SH845784 Regulus regulus Goldcrest 02/02/2009 Field record 42

SH836789 Regulus regulus Goldcrest 21/05/2013 730

SH8478 Regulus regulus Goldcrest 12 records, between 28/05/2010 and 26/10/2016 24






SH845784 Carduelis carduelis Goldfinch 20/02/2009 Field record 42

SH836789 Carduelis carduelis Goldfinch 21/05/2013 730

SH8478 Carduelis carduelis Goldfinch 8 records, between 28/05/2010 and 26/10/2016 24



SH8578 Carduelis carduelis Goldfinch 52 records, 05/01/2015 - 19/12/2016 865

SH8477 Carduelis carduelis Goldfinch 133 records, between 25/12/2007 and 15/12/2016 988

SH8379 Carduelis carduelis Goldfinch 6 records 27/02/2013 - 30/01/2016 1129

SH8477 Accipiter gentilis Goshawk 04/04/2015 988

SH836794 Larus marinus Great Black-backed Gull 2 records12/06/2015 and 12/07/2015 984

SH8479 Larus marinus Great Black-backed Gull 2 records 02/03/2015 and 24/10/2015 737



SH8578 Larus marinus Great Black-backed Gull

25 records, between 21/12/2008 and 19/12/2016 865





SH8479 Podiceps cristatus Great Crested Grebe 02/03/2015 737

SH8578 Podiceps cristatus Great Crested Grebe 6 records, between 21/12/2008 and 19/12/2016 865

SH8579 Podiceps cristatus Great Crested Grebe 11/12/2016 1170

SH845784 Dendrocopos major Great Spotted Woodpecker

3 records, between 02/02/2009 and 03/04/2009 Field record 42



SH8479 Dendrocopos major Great Spotted Woodpecker 21/10/2015 737







SH845784 Parus major Great Tit 5 records, between 02/02/2009 and 11/05/2009 Field record 42

SH836787 Parus major Great Tit 08/10/2009 673

SH843776 Parus major Great Tit 2 records, between 19/03/2009 and 11/05/2009 Field record 865

SH8478 Parus major Great Tit 12 records, between 28/05/2010 and 26/10/2016 24








SH836789 Chloris chloris Greenfinch 21/05/2013 730

SH8478 Chloris chloris Greenfinch 4 records, between 30/03/2015 and 27/09/2016 24






SH845784 Motacilla cinerea Grey Wagtail 2 records, between 02/02/2009 and 11/05/2009 Field record 42

SH856787 Motacilla cinerea Grey Wagtail 16/08/2013 1010

SH8478 Motacilla cinerea Grey Wagtail 27/09/2016 24

SH8479 Motacilla cinerea Grey Wagtail 3 records, between 02/03/2015 and 22/10/2015 737



SH8477 Anser anser Greylag Goose 11/12/2016 988

SH845784 Larus argentatus Herring Gull 2 records, 06/03/2009 - 03/04/2009 Field record 42

SH836789 Larus argentatus Herring Gull 21/05/2013 730

SH843776 Larus argentatus Herring Gull 3 records, between 19/03/2009 and 16/06/2009 Field record 865



SH836794 Larus argentatus Herring Gull 2 records, between 12/06/2015 and 12/07/2015 984









SH8578 Delichon urbicum House Martin 19 records, between 15/05/2015 and 12/09/2016 865



SH845784 Passer domesticus House Sparrow 4 records, between 02/02/2009 and 03/04/2009 Field record 42

SH836789 Passer domesticus House Sparrow 21/05/2013 730

SH843776 Passer domesticus House Sparrow 2 records, between 19/03/2009 and 16/06/2009 Field record 865

SH8478 Passer domesticus House Sparrow 5 records, between 28/05/2010 and 28/05/2016 24

SH8378 Passer domesticus House Sparrow 21/05/2013 829






SH8477 Falco tinnunculus Kestrel 4 records, between 01/01/2007 and 14/04/2016 988

SH8379 Falco tinnunculus Kestrel 29/04/2015 1129

SH8477 Vanellus vanellus Lapwing 5 records, between 01/01/2009 and 26/12/2010 988

SH843776 Larus fuscus Lesser Black-backed Gull 16/06/2009 Field record 865

SH836794 Larus fuscus Lesser Black-backed Gull










SH8579 Larus fuscus Lesser Black-backed Gull 25/07/2013 1170

SH8478 Acanthis cabaret Lesser Redpoll 29/04/2016 24

SH8477 Acanthis cabaret Lesser Redpoll 30 records, between 10/04/2010 and 08/11/2016 988

SH842777 Linaria cannabina Linnet 05/07/2012 804

SH843776 Linaria cannabina Linnet 2 records, between 11/05/2009 and 16/06/2009 Field record 865

SH8477 Linaria cannabina Linnet




SH8479 Egretta garzetta Little Egret 2 records, between 01/05/2015 and 24/10/2015 737

SH8477 Egretta garzetta Little Egret 11/04/2010 988

SH8379 Egretta garzetta Little Egret 12/07/2015 1129

SH8578 Hydrocoloeus minutus Little Gull 17/08/2015 865

SH8478 Aegithalos caudatus Long-tailed Tit 4 records, between 17/03/2016 and 26/10/2016 24

SH8479 Aegithalos caudatus Long-tailed Tit 02/03/2015 737






SH836789 Anas platyrhynchos Mallard 21/05/2013 730

SH8479 Anas platyrhynchos Mallard 2 records, between 21/10/2015 and 22/10/2015 737

SH8378 Anas platyrhynchos Mallard 21/05/2013 829



SH8378 Poecile palustris Marsh Tit 13/04/2002 829

SH843776 Anthus pratensis Meadow Pipit 19/03/2009 Field record 865

SH8479 Anthus pratensis Meadow Pipit 23/04/2015 737

SH8477 Anthus pratensis Meadow Pipit 72 records, 01/01/2007 - 15/12/2016 988

SH8479 Larus melanocephalus Mediterranean Gull 2 records, between 17/02/2013 and 02/03/2015 737

SH8578 Larus melanocephalus Mediterranean Gull 29/11/2015 865



SH8578 Cygnus olor Mute Swan 4 records, between 25/11/2016 and 19/12/2016 865

SH845784 Sitta europaea Nuthatch 2 records, between 02/02/2009 and 03/04/2009 Field record 42

SH8478 Sitta europaea Nuthatch 10 records, between 28/05/2010 and 26/10/2016 24

SH8479 Sitta europaea Nuthatch 22/10/2015 737




SH8479 Haematopus ostralegus Oystercatcher 3 records, between 16/01/2015 and 24/10/2015 737


SH8477 Haematopus ostralegus Oystercatcher 11/04/2010 988

SH8379 Haematopus ostralegus Oystercatcher 16/08/2015 1129


SH8479 Falco peregrinus Peregrine 24/10/2015 737



SH8478 Motacilla alba Pied Wagtail 30/03/2015 24

SH8578 Motacilla alba Pied Wagtail 22 records, between 12/01/2015 and 19/12/2016 865

SH8477 Motacilla alba Pied Wagtail 13 records, between 02/05/2013 and 31/10/2016 988

SH836789 Corvus corax Raven 21/05/2013 730

SH8478 Corvus corax Raven 5 records, 05/09/2007 - 26/10/2016 24





SH8477 Corvus corax Raven 90 records, between 01/01/2007 and 04/12/2016 988

SH8379 Corvus corax Raven 2 records, between 27/02/2013 and 15/11/2013 1129


SH8478 Milvus milvus Red Kite 17/03/2016 24

SH8479 Milvus milvus Red Kite 23/04/2015 737

SH8477 Milvus milvus Red Kite 5 records, between 02/05/2013 and 17/03/2016 988

SH8578 Mergus serrator Red-breasted Merganser 19/12/2016 865

SH8479 Tringa totanus Redshank 16/01/2015 737

SH8578 Tringa totanus Redshank 4 records, between 10/02/2015 and 14/03/2016 865

SH8478 Gavia stellata Red-throated Diver 06/03/2011 24

SH8578 Gavia stellata Red-throated Diver 19/12/2016 865

SH8478 Turdus iliacus Redwing 26/10/2016 24

SH8479 Turdus iliacus Redwing 2 records, between 02/03/2015 and 22/10/2015 737

SH8378 Turdus iliacus Redwing 27/12/2016 829



SH8477 Emberiza schoeniclus Reed Bunting 4 records, between 25/12/2007 and 04/02/2015 988

SH8578 Acrocephalus scirpaceus Reed Warbler 22/04/2015 865

SH8578 Anthus petrosus Rock Pipit 2 records, between 01/01/2009 and 11/02/2015 865



SH8477 Riparia riparia Sand Martin 7 records, between 26/03/2011 and 15/08/2016 988

SH8578 Sterna sandvicensis Sandwich Tern 3 records, between 15/05/2015 and 23/09/2016 865

SH8579 Sterna sandvicensis Sandwich Tern 25/07/2013 1170

SH8479 Aythya marila Scaup 3 records, between 21/10/2015 and 30/01/2016 737

SH8578 Aythya marila Scaup 51 records, between 16/10/2015 and 09/02/2016 865

SH8579 Aythya marila Scaup 05/02/2016 1170

SH8578 Phalacrocorax aristotelis Shag 5 records, between 12/01/2015 and 19/12/2016 865

SH8477 Asio flammeus Short-eared Owl 02/11/2015 988

SH845784 Spinus spinus Siskin 03/04/2009 Field record 42

SH8478 Spinus spinus Siskin 3 records, between 27/02/2015 and 29/04/2016 24

SH8477 Spinus spinus Siskin 75 records, between 26/03/2008 and 24/10/2016 988

SH8477 Alauda arvensis Skylark 12 records, between 26/03/2008 and 04/11/2016 988

SH8578 Podiceps auritus Slavonian Grebe 19/12/2016 865

SH845784 Turdus philomelos Song Thrush 2 records, between 02/02/2009 and 20/02/2009 Field record 42

SH8478 Turdus philomelos Song Thrush 8 records, between 28/05/2010 and 28/05/2016 24




SH8379 Turdus philomelos Song Thrush 10 records, 25/02/2013 - 15/06/2016 1129



SH8577 Turdus philomelos Song Thrush 02/06/2010 1336

SH8478 Accipiter nisus Sparrowhawk 2 records, between 04/03/2015 and 15/04/2016 24

SH8479 Accipiter nisus Sparrowhawk 02/03/2015 737

SH8477 Accipiter nisus Sparrowhawk 20 records, between 21/04/2007 and 19/04/2016 988

SH8379 Accipiter nisus Sparrowhawk 12/10/2013 1129

SH8577 Muscicapa striata Spotted Flycatcher 02/06/2010 1336

SH843776 Sturnus vulgaris Starling 16/06/2009 Field record 865

SH8578 Sturnus vulgaris Starling 4 records, between 21/12/2008 and 12/12/2016 865



SH843777 Saxicola rubicola Stonechat 19/03/2009 Field record 769

SH8478 Hirundo rustica Swallow 28/05/2016 24


SH8578 Hirundo rustica Swallow 24 records, between 10/04/2015 and 12/09/2016 865

SH8477 Hirundo rustica Swallow 45 records, between 21/04/2007 and 23/09/2016 988


SH84817919 Apus apus Swift 18/07/2017 519



SH852787 Apus apus Swift 2 records, between 10/06/2016 and 08/07/2016 611

SH84167942 Apus apus Swift August 2015 Live Sighting 680

SH843776 Apus apus Swift 11/05/2009 Field record 865






SH8478 Strix aluco Tawny Owl 2 records, between 22/09/2016 and 30/12/2016 24



SH8477 Anas crecca Teal 09/12/2013 988

SH8477 Anthus trivialis Tree Pipit 2 records, between 15/04/2016 and 05/05/2016 988

SH845784 Certhia familiaris Treecreeper 3 records, between 02/02/2009 and 03/04/2009 Field record 42

SH8478 Certhia familiaris Treecreeper 10 records, between 28/05/2010 and 26/10/2016 24

SH8378 Certhia familiaris Treecreeper 27/12/2016 829

SH8578 Certhia familiaris Treecreeper 7 records, between 19/01/2015 and 05/09/2016 865

SH8477 Certhia familiaris Treecreeper 31/05/2010 988

SH8478 Arenaria interpres Turnstone 18/01/2015 24


SH8578 Arenaria interpres Turnstone 15 records, 21/12/2008 - 09/02/2016 865


SH8478 Melanitta fusca Velvet Scoter 06/03/2011 24

SH8379 Oenanthe oenanthe Wheatear 29/08/2016 1129

SH845794 Numenius phaeopus Whimbrel 06/05/2016 695

SH8477 Numenius phaeopus Whimbrel 25/08/2013 988

SH8579 Numenius phaeopus Whimbrel August 1999 approx 1170



SH8477 Sylvia communis Whitethroat 14 records, between 26/05/2010 and 07/09/2016 988

SH8479 Phylloscopus trochilus Willow Warbler 23/04/2015 737

SH8578 Phylloscopus trochilus Willow Warbler 2 records, between 10/04/2015 and 22/04/2015 865

SH8477 Phylloscopus trochilus Willow Warbler 17 records, between 21/04/2007 and 03/06/2016 988

SH8577 Phylloscopus trochilus Willow Warbler 02/06/2010 1336

SH8477 Scolopax rusticola Woodcock 26/12/2010 988

SH8477 Emberiza citrinella Yellowhammer 2 records, between 12/12/2009 and 06/05/2016 988

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