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PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY REPORT

Focus Ecology Ltd

Unit 17H

Shrub Hill Industrial Estate

Worcester

WR4 9EL

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© Focus Ecology Ltd / Mill Pond Developments Ltd

LAND AT BOND END, YOXALL,

STAFFORDSHIRE

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MILL POND DEVELOPMENTS LTD

Date: April 2014

Contract Ref: 0377

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1 Focus Ecology Ltd April 2014 Land at Bond End, Yoxall

CONTROL SHEET

Mill Pond Developments Ltd

Land at Bond End, Yoxall

Phase 1 Habitat Survey Report

Name Position

Authors

Fern Fellowes-Day

Director

Checked by

Cassie Needham Ecologist

Contract No. Project Contact Revision No. Date of Issue

0377

Fern Fellowes-Day

01

17 April 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTROL SHEET .................................................................................................................................. 1

1. SUMMARY OF RESULTS & RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................ 3

1.1 Results .......................................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Recommendations ........................................................................................................................ 4

2. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Scheme Background ..................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Survey Objectives & Limitations ................................................................................................... 6

3. METHODS .......................................................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Desk Study .................................................................................................................................... 7

3.2 Phase 1 Habitat Survey ................................................................................................................ 7

4. RESULTS ............................................................................................................................................ 9

4.1 Desk Study .................................................................................................................................... 9

4.2 Protected Species Survey ........................................................................................................... 10

4.2.1 General Site Description ...................................................................................................... 10

4.2.2 Grassland ............................................................................................................................. 10

4.2.3 Trees .................................................................................................................................... 10

4.2.4 Hedgerows & Other Boundary Features .............................................................................. 11

4.2.5 Bats ...................................................................................................................................... 11

4.2.6 Badgers ................................................................................................................................ 11

4.2.7 Other Mammals .................................................................................................................... 12

4.2.8 Birds ..................................................................................................................................... 12

4.2.9 Amphibians .......................................................................................................................... 12

4.2.10 Reptiles .............................................................................................................................. 12

4.2.11 Invertebrates ...................................................................................................................... 13

4.2.12 Invasive & Non-native Species .......................................................................................... 13

4.2.13 Photographs ....................................................................................................................... 14

4.2.14 Location Plan ....................................................................................................................15

4.2.15 Phase 1 Habitat Survey Plan ............................................................................................16

5. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS ............................................................................................................. 17

6. PROPOSED MITIGATION & COMPENSATION .............................................................................. 18

7. REFERENCES & BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................................................................................. 20

8. ANNEXES ......................................................................................................................................... 22

8.1 Summary of Protected Species Legislation ................................................................................ 22

8.1.1 Birds ..................................................................................................................................... 22

8.2 Third-Party Data .......................................................................................................................... 23

8.3 Examples of Recommended Mitigation ...................................................................................... 32

8.4 Suggested Planting List .............................................................................................................. 33

9. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE ................................................................................................ 37


1. SUMMARY OF RESULTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

1.1 Results

1. Focus Ecology Limited was commissioned by Pegasus Group on behalf of

Mill Pond Developments Ltd to undertake a Phase 1 Habitat Survey of a site

off Bond End in Yoxall, Staffordshire. The survey site is centred on Ordnance

Survey grid reference SK 140 183.

2. Focus Ecology have not viewed any development plans of the site, but it is

understood any proposals are likely to be for a residential development.

3. The site was surveyed on foot by an experienced ecologist on 8 April 2014.

The field survey has been supported by a third-party data search for existing

records.

4. The site is approximately 0.53ha and roughly rectangular in shape. The site

comprises a field of species-poor, improved grassland, with boundary

hedgerows and fencing.

5. There are no buildings on site and none of the trees present along the

boundary are suitable for roosting bats. The site and wider landscape is likely

to be used by bat species for foraging and commuting.

6. A small number of common bird species were recorded during the survey of

the site, including blackbird, blue tit, great tit, house sparrow, woodpigeon and

robin. These species would be expected to nest in the boundary hedgerows in

the appropriate season. However, the bird assemblage within the survey area

is unlikely to be above site importance.

7. No evidence of badger was noted on or adjacent to the site. The site is

considered unlikely to support other protected species such as common

reptiles, great crested newts, dormice, water voles, otters and white-clawed

crayfish.


1.2 Recommendations

The following recommendations are made to ensure compliance with wildlife

legislation (e.g. the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended, the Protection of

Badgers Act 1992, etc.), biodiversity legislation (e.g. the Natural Environment and

Rural Communities Act 2006, Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations

2010), government guidance (e.g. NPPF) and best practice (e.g. PAS2010, UK Post

2010 Biodiversity Framework).

1. No further specialist surveys are recommended for this site.

2. Features of acknowledged ecological value at the site, including the boundary

hedgerows should, where feasible be retained within the development

scheme. Hedgerow removal to allow vehicle access to the site (for example)

should be kept to the minimum length possible.

3. Retained hedgerows and trees should be protected from construction-related

damage e.g. through implementation of ‘BS5837: 2012 Trees in relation to

design, demolition and construction’, and retained as functional units on site

wherever feasible.

4. The removal of potential bird nesting habitat, such as hedgerows and trees

should be undertaken outside of the bird nesting season (March – August

inclusive). Where this is not possible, areas of vegetation should be checked

by a suitably qualified ecologist prior to removal. The ecologist will be able to

identify any nesting birds and advise of appropriate safe working distances.

5. The following recommendations are made to promote biodiversity

enhancements in the post-developed site and ensure compliance with local

and national government policies on biodiversity and wildlife legislation (e.g.

The Natural Environment & Rural Communities Act, 2006). Please refer to

Annex 8.3 for illustrations of the recommended features and Annex 8.4 for a

suggested planting list.


Two sparrow boxes (such as the Schwegler Sparrow Terrace) should

be installed at the post-developed site. Boxes should be installed at

eaves height, and not directly over windows/doors.

Two wall-mounted bird boxes (such as 1MR Schwegler Avianex box)

should be installed on new buildings at the site to provide replacement

nesting opportunities for birds. Boxes should be installed at eaves

height, and not directly over windows/doors.

Any new planting and landscaping designs should provide foraging and

nesting opportunities for a range of wildlife, including mammals, birds,

reptiles and invertebrates. Native species of local origin and

ornamental species with a known benefit to wildlife should be

incorporated into planting schemes.

The impact of lighting on nocturnal wildlife will need to be carefully

considered within any future development proposals for the site. This

can be achieved through the use of low-level lighting, shields and

baffles. Please refer to the following for guidance; Institute of Lighting

Professionals (2011).

6. The results of this survey are deemed to be valid for 12 months from date of

issue. If development works are to be carried out after this time has elapsed

an update survey would be required.


2. INTRODUCTION

2.1 Scheme Background

No firm development plans are currently available, but it is understood that proposals

are likely to be for a residential development. This Phase 1 Habitat survey has been

commissioned to provide supporting information on the possible presence of legally

protected species at the site and direct appropriate further works including additional

surveys, mitigation, compensation and licensing if required.

2.2 Survey Objectives & Limitations

The objectives of the survey were:

1. to carry out a Phase I Habitat Survey of the site to identify any habitats,

species or features of nature conservation significance;

2. to carry out a third-party data search for existing historical records within

1km of the site;

3. to provide a concise written report of the results, making any appropriate

recommendations to ensure compliance with wildlife law and recognised

best practice.

All surveys were carried out by a suitably experienced ecologist from Focus Ecology

Ltd. The month of survey (April) is within the acceptable survey period, rather than

optimal survey period for many habitats and species in England. However, a basic

site appraisal or Phase 1 Habitat survey such as this can be completed by an

experienced ecologist at any time of year subject to suitable weather conditions.


3. METHODS

3.1 Desk Study

A desk study was undertaken in April 2014 to identify any existing data records of

protected/notable habitats and species for within the site boundary and a 1 km area

around the site. The following third party consultees were contacted: Staffordshire

Ecological Record.

3.2 Phase 1 Habitat Survey

An experienced ecologist from Focus Ecology Ltd undertook a field survey on 8 April

2014 broadly in accordance with the guidelines presented in the Handbook for

Phase 1Habitat Survey (JNCC, 2003). Higher plant nomenclature follows Stace

(2010 - 3rd Edition) with English/common names generally used in the text for ease

of reading. Bryophytes follow Atherton et al. (Eds) (2010). Other authorities are

provided in the text for certain taxa (e.g. fungi) where required.

Target Note (TN) descriptions were recorded for features of nature conservation

importance, these may include areas of valued vegetation and field signs of

protected and/or notable species.

The survey method was extended to include a search for fauna species of nature

conservation importance, including those that are afforded legal protection or are

otherwise notable.

A ground-based inspection of trees for bat roosting potential was undertaken in

accordance with BCT guidelines (2012). Features that can provide roosting sites for

bats in trees include:

woodpecker holes;

cracks, splits and fissures in trunk and limbs;

rot holes;

trunk cavities;

loose bark;

dense ivy growth;


Taking into account the presence of such features, as well as their height, aspect,

isolation, potential impact of wind, rain and artificial lighting, trees were then

assessed as having either ‘high’, ‘medium’ or ‘low’ potential to support roosting bats,

and categorised using the BCT Good Practice Guidelines 2012 (shown below).

Table 1: Categorisation of trees1

Tree Category Description

Known or confirmed

roost.

Category 1* Trees with multiple, highly suitable features capable of supporting larger

roosts.

Category 1 Trees with definite bat potential, supporting fewer suitable features than

Category 1* trees or with potential for use by single bats.

Category 2 Trees with no obvious potential, although the tree is of a size and age

that elevated surveys may result in cracks or crevices being found; or

the trees supports some features which may have limited potential to

support bats.

Category 3 Trees with negligible / no potential.

1 Taken and adapted from: Bat Surveys: Good Practice Guidelines, 2

nd Edition. Bat Conservation Trust, London, UK.


4. RESULTS

4.1 Desk Study

The information presented in Table 1 (see below) is based on existing records held

for an area within a 1 km radius of Ordnance Survey grid reference SK 140 183.

Please refer to Annex 8.2 for the consultees response.

Table 2: Summary of results of third-party records search for land at Bond End, Yoxall.

Source Information Provided Focus Ecology Comment

Staffordshire

Ecological Record

Statutorily Designated Sites: There are

no wildlife sites with statutory

designations within the search area

(1km).

-

Local Wildlife Sites (LWS): One non-

statutory wildlife site is within the search

area:

Dansley Moor

The site is located on the boundary of the

search area, so almost 1km (closest part)

from the site.

Although no development plans

have been seen for the site and

whilst no formal impact

assessment has been conducted,

it is not considered that a

development proposal at this site

will have any negative impact upon

the nature conservation value of

the designated area, provided that

standard environmental

construction procedures and good

practice are followed.

Bats: Fourteen bat records have been

returned (1 long-eared bat sp., 12

pipistrelle sp. and 1 unidentified bat sp.).

There are no features suitable for

roosting bats within the survey

area.

Bat foraging habitat within the

survey area is restricted to the

hedgerows.

Badgers: No records returned. -

Riparian mammals: One water vole

record and one otter record have been

returned. Both records are from the River

Swarbourne.

There is no habitat suitable for

riparian mammals within the

survey area.

Amphibians: Three records of great

crested newts have been identified. All

three records are for from locations over

500m from the site.

There are no ponds or other

waterbodies within the survey

boundary.

The grassland within the survey

area is not considered to be

suitable great crested newt

terrestrial habitat.

Reptiles: No records returned. The grassland on site does not

provide suitable habitat for reptiles,


due to it closely-cropped nature.

Birds: A large number of bird records

have been returned from within the 1km

search area. A number of bird records are

in proximity to the site including peregrine

falcon, hobby and goshawk.

Bird nesting and foraging habitat

on the site is largely limited to the

boundary vegetation.

4.2 Protected Species Survey

4.2.1 General Site Description

The site is located off Bond End in Yoxall, Staffordshire, centred on Ordnance

Survey grid reference SK 140 183. The road, Bond End abuts the site to the west,

detached residential dwellings are to the north, and agricultural fields are present to

the east and south.

The site is approximately 0.53ha in area and roughly rectangular in shape. The site

comprises a field of species-poor, improved grassland, with boundary fencing and

hedgerows.

4.2.2 Grassland

The majority of the site comprises species-poor improved grassland, which has been

using for grazing previously. The sward is relatively short (c. 30 - 40mm in height).

The sward is dominated by perennial rye-grass, with the following species recorded

frequently to occasionally; Yorkshire-fog, ribwort plantain, broad-leaved dock, white

clover, spear thistle and meadow buttercup.

4.2.3 Trees

Two trees are present on the site and both are located along the western boundary

hedgerow. Please refer to section 4.2.7, for an assessment of the bat roosting

potential of the trees.

Tree 1 (T1) is a semi-mature, multi-stemmed ash tree. The trunk has a thin covering

of ivy, but is generally in good condition.

Tree 2 (T2) is also a semi-mature ash tree. Again a small amount of ivy growth is

present on the trunk, but the tree is in good condition.


4.2.4 Hedgerows & Other Boundary Features

Hedgerow 1 (H1) runs along the southern boundary, and comprises a defunct, but

managed hedgerow. Hawthorn is the dominant species, with occasional blackthorn,

ash and ivy. The ground-flora includes common nettle, Yorkshire-fog, broad-leaved

dock, cleavers, lord’s-and-ladies and hedge woundwort.

Hedgerow 2 (H2) forms the western site boundary and separates it from Bond End.

This hedgerow is intact and managed, and a post and wire fence is located on the

field side of the hedgerow. The height of the hedgerow increases by approximately

1m, at the southern part of the hedgerow, after the pair of semi-mature ash trees.

Hawthorn is the dominant species with occasional bramble and ivy. The ground-flora

includes common nettle, hedge woundwort, herb-Robert, Yorkshire-fog, broad-

leaved dock, white deadnettle and cleavers.

Approximately half of the eastern boundary is formed by a wooden post and wire

fence, with electric fence erected in front, and the remaining half is open.

4.2.5 Bats

There are no buildings on site. The two semi-mature ash trees are considered to

provide no roosting opportunities for bats (Category 3 with reference to BCT, 2012).

This is due to the small stature and lack of potential roosting features.

The grazed grassland is likely to be too open and managed to provide good foraging

habitat for bats. However, the boundary hedgerows and wider landscape are likely to

be used for foraging and commuting. A variety of bat species would be expected to

use the site boundaries and wider landscape.

4.2.6 Badgers

No active badger setts were found on the site, and no evidence indicating the

presence of badgers on site was noted.


4.2.7 Other Mammals

The hedgerows on site are considered unlikely to be used by species such as the

hazel dormice. Dormice are known to use mature hedgerows and scrubby habitats,

which provide connectivity to the wider landscape and areas of broadleaf woodland

in particular. Scrub is lacking from this site, and the managed nature of the

hedgerows significantly reduces their suitability for this species.

The site is highly likely to support other mammals typical of rural areas such as the

fox, brown rat, wood mouse, common shrew and grey squirrel.

4.2.8 Birds

A small number of common bird species were recorded at the site during the survey;

namely blackbird, blue tit, great tit, woodpigeon, robin and house sparrow. This

should only be taken as a ‘snapshot’ of avian activity rather than an exhaustive

account of those species likely to use the site over the course of a full season.

With the exception of the house sparrow, none of these species have any notable

conservation significance (e.g. JNCC Birds of Conservation Concern Amber or Red

List, NERC Act 2006 S.41 species of principal importance for the purpose of

conserving biodiversity).

House sparrows are currently Red List birds of conservation concern owing to a

significant decline in population of over 50% since recording began in 1969 (see

Eaton et al. 2009).

4.2.9 Amphibians

The improved grassland within the site is considered too short to provide suitable

terrestrial habitat or a ‘place of shelter’ for amphibians such as the great crested

newt. Therefore, development of this site is considered unlikely to impact on this

species.

4.2.10 Reptiles

The grassland on site is too short to provide suitable habitat for common reptiles.

Development of this site is considered unlikely to impact on this species.


4.2.11 Invertebrates

A full assessment of the invertebrate assemblage at the site is beyond the scope of

this survey. However, no triggers were identified to indicate that the proposed

development areas support an interesting or notable assemblage of terrestrial

invertebrates.

4.2.12 Invasive & Non-native Species

No notifiable invasive plant species (e.g. Japanese knotweed) listed under Schedule

9 (Part II) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) were recorded

during the survey.


4.2.13 Photographs

Plate 1: Showing the central short-grazed

grassland of the proposed development area.

Photograph looking south.

Plate 1: Showing a typical view of the grassland on

the site. Photograph looking east.

Plate 4: Showing the semi-mature ash tree

(T2) growing along the eastern boundary.

Plate 3: View of the eastern boundary hedgerow

Photograph looking north-east.

Plate 2: Showing a view of the southern boundary

hedgerow (H1). Photograph looking east.

Focus Ecology Ltd April 2014 Land at Bond End, Yoxall

Client: Mill Pond Developments Ltd

Site: Land at Bond End, Yoxall

Title: Location Plan

Contract: 0377

Date: April2014

NORTH

Based upon Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright, under licence 100049961, unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Please note: this plan is intended only to indicate the approximate location of features and should therefore, not be treated as an accurate scale plan.

4.2.14 Location Plan

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Site

Focus Ecology Ltd April 2014 Land at Bond End, Yoxall

Client: Mill Pond Developments Ltd

Site: Land at Bond End, Yoxall

Title: Phase 1 Habitat Survey Plan

Contract: 0377

Date: April 2014

NORTH

Based upon Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright, under licence 100049961, unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Please note: this plan is intended only to indicate the approximate location of features and should therefore, not be treated as an accurate scale plan.

4.2.15 Phase 1 Habitat Survey Plan

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KEY:

T1

T2

H1

H2

T1

H1

Improved grassland (B4)

Hedgerow (intact, species-poor) (J2.1.2)

Hedgerow (defunct, species-poor) (J2.2.2)

Fence (J2.4)

Tree number (see report)

Hedgerow number (see report)

Survey boundary

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5. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS

No development plans have been viewed by Focus Ecology. However, it is

understood proposals are likely to be for a residential scheme. This is likely to result

in the loss of a proportion of the grassland on site. The central areas comprise

species-poor improved grassland. This habitat is common and widespread both

locally and nationally and considered to be of low ecological importance.

The features of greatest ecological value within the survey are the hedgerows along

the site boundaries. These features are likely to be used by nesting birds in the

appropriate season. The ground-flora is taller along the boundary hedgerows and

this accordingly provides a wildlife corridor to the wider landscape for species such

as small mammals, invertebrates, birds and bats. As no development plans are

currently available, it is not known if this habitat will be impacted. However, it is

assumed that a section of hedgerow may be lost to allow vehicle access onto the

site. To avoid negative impacts on ecology at this site, development proposals

should aim to keep any hedgerow loss to an absolute minimum, replace what is lost

elsewhere on site and protect the existing features during construction.


6. PROPOSED MITIGATION & COMPENSATION

The following recommendations are made to ensure compliance with wildlife

legislation (e.g. the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended, the Protection of

Badgers Act 1992, etc.), biodiversity legislation (e.g. the Natural Environment and

Rural Communities Act 2006, Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations

2010), government guidance (e.g. NPPF) and best practice (e.g. PAS2010, Post

2010 Biodiversity Framework).

1. No further specialist surveys are recommended for this site.

2. Features of acknowledged ecological value at the site, including the boundary

hedgerows should, where feasible be retained within the development

scheme. Hedgerow removal to allow vehicle access to the site (for example)

should be kept to the minimum length possible.

3. Retained hedgerows and trees should be protected from construction-related

damage e.g. through implementation of ‘BS5837: 2012 Trees in relation to

design, demolition and construction’, and retained as functional units on site

wherever feasible.

4. The removal of potential bird nesting habitat, such as hedgerows and trees

should be undertaken outside of the bird nesting season (March – August

inclusive). Where this is not possible, areas of vegetation should be checked

by a suitably qualified ecologist prior to removal. The ecologist will be able to

identify any nesting birds and advise of appropriate safe working distances.

5. The following recommendations are made to promote biodiversity

enhancements in the post-developed site and ensure compliance with local

and national government policies on biodiversity and wildlife legislation (e.g.

The Natural Environment & Rural Communities Act, 2006). Please refer to

Annex 8.3 for illustrations of the recommended features and Annex 8.4 for a

suggested planting list.


Two sparrow boxes (such as the Schwegler Sparrow Terrace) should

be installed at the post-developed site. Boxes should be installed at

eaves height, and not directly over windows/doors.

Two wall-mounted bird boxes (such as 1MR Schwegler Avianex box)

should be installed on new buildings at the site to provide replacement

nesting opportunities for birds. Boxes should be installed at eaves

height, and not directly over windows/doors.

Any new planting and landscaping designs should provide foraging and

nesting opportunities for a range of wildlife, including mammals, birds,

reptiles and invertebrates. Native species of local origin and

ornamental species with a known benefit to wildlife should be

incorporated into planting schemes.

The impact of lighting on nocturnal wildlife will need to be carefully

considered within any future development proposals for the site. This

can be achieved through the use of low-level lighting, shields and

baffles. Please refer to the following for guidance; Institute of Lighting

Professionals (2011).

6. The results of this survey are deemed to be valid for 12 months from date of

issue. If development works are to be carried out after this time has elapsed

an update survey would be required.


7. REFERENCES & BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bat Conservation Trust (2012). Bat Surveys – Good Practice Guidelines 2nd

Edition. Bat

Conservation Trust, London, UK.

BoCC Partners (1996). Birds of conservation concern in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and

Isle of Man. Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Bedfordshire, UK.

Eaton, M.A., Brown, A.F., Noble D.G., Mausgrove, A.J., Hearn, R., Aebischer, N.J., Gibbons,

D.W., Evans, A. and Gregory, R.D. (2009). Birds of Conservation Concern 3: the population status

of birds in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. British Birds 102, pp.296-341.

Hawkswell, S. (Ed.) (1997). The Wildlife Sites Handbook - Version 2. Royal Society for Nature

Conservation, Lincoln, UK.

Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (2007). Guidelines for Ecological Impact

Assessment in the United Kingdom. IEEM, Winchester, UK.

Institute of Environmental Assessment (1995). Guidelines for Baseline Ecological Assessment.

E & FN Spon, London, UK.

Institution of Lighting Professionals (2011). Guidance Notes for the Reduction of Obtrusive

Lighting. GN01:2011. [online] Institution of Lighting Professionals. Available at

<https://www.theilp.org.uk/documents/obtrusive-light/> [Accessed 16 April 2014]

Joint Nature Conservancy Council (1990). Handbook for Phase 1 habitat survey - a technique for

environmental audit. Nature Conservancy Council, Peterborough, UK.

Joint Nature Conservation Committee (2004). Bat Worker’s Manual (3rd

Edition). Joint Nature

Conservation Committee, Peterborough, UK.

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

Natural England (2009). Badgers and Development – a Guide to Best Practice and Licensing.

Natural England, Bristol, UK.

Ratcliffe, D. (Ed.) (1977). A Nature Conservation Review. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge,

UK.

Rodwell, J. S. (Ed) (1991 et seq.). British Plant Communities. Cambridge University Press,

https://www.theilp.org.uk/documents/obtrusive-light/


Cambridge, UK.

Stace, C. (1997 2nd. Edn.). New Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge,

UK.

The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010. HMSO, London.

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). HMSO, London.

www.naturalengland.org.uk


8. ANNEXES

8.1 Summary of Protected Species Legislation

The following provides an overview of the legislation affecting those protected

species recorded or discussed in the course of this report. It does not pertain to be

an exhaustive review of the law affecting legally protected species in the UK.

Professional legal advice should always be sought and the definitive up to date

legislative texts consulted in the event of any doubt over the law affecting these

species.

8.1.1 Birds

All wild birds in the UK are afforded protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act

1981 (as amended). This protection includes killing, injuring or taking wild birds as

well as taking, damaging or destroying bird nests in use or being built, and taking or

destroying eggs. A small number of derogated bird species, principally members of

the genus Corvus (crows), Larus (gulls) and Columba (pigeons), may be killed by

authorised persons under a ‘general licence’.


8.2 Third-Party Data

NOTE: due to the large size of the third-party, only a section has been included here.

Please contact Focus Ecology Ltd further details.


8.3 Examples of Recommended Mitigation

Schwegler 1MR Avianex

suitable for installing on house

and garage walls. Boxes

should be sited at between 1.5

- 5m above ground level.

1SP Schwegler Sparrow

Terrace. The box can either be

fixed to the wall surface or

incorporated into the wall fabric

during construction.


8.4 Suggested Planting List

Amenity planting for wildlife

Opportunities will be sought for maximising the wildlife value of amenity/landscape

planting within the development scheme. This can be achieved through the use of

scented flowers and species with acknowledged value for wildlife. A list of species

for consideration within amenity planting is provided below.

Scientific Name Common Name

Trees & Shrubs

Alnus glutinosa alder

Betula pubescens downy birch

Buddleia davidii butterfly-bush

Calluna vulgaris heather

Corylus avellana hazel

Cotoeaster sp. cotoneasters

Crataegus monogyna hawthorn

Cydonia oblonga quince

Cytisus scoparius broom

Erica cinerea bell heather

Euonymus europaeaus spindle

Fagus sylvatica beech

Frangula alnus alder buckthorn

Ilex aquifolium holly

Juniperus sp. junipers

Laburnum anagyroides laburnum

Leycesteria sp. flowering-nutmeg

Ligustrum vulgare wild privet

Malus sp. apple tree varieties

Malus sylvstris crab apple

Philadelphus sp. mock-oranges

Prunus avium wild cherry

Prunus cerasifera cherry-plum

Prunus cerasus dwarf cherry

Prunus domestica wild plum

Prunus padus bird cherry

Prunus spinosa blackthorn

Pyracantha sp. firethorns

Pyrus communis cultivated pear

Pyrus pyraster wild pear

Rhamnus cathartica buckthorn

Rosa arvensis field rose

Rosa sp. roses

Rubes uva-crispa gooseberry

Rubus ideaus raspberry

Salix aurita eared willow

Salix caprea goat willow

Salix cinerea grey willow


Salix pentandra bay willow

Salix purpurea purple willow

Salix viminalis osier

Sambucus nigra elder

Solanum dulcamara bittersweet

Sorbus aucuparia dogwood

Syringa vulgaris lilac

Ulex europaeus gorse

Ulex gallii western gorse

Ulmus procera English elm

Vaccinium myrtillus bilberry

Vaccinium vitis-idaea cowberry

Climbers

Clematis sp. clematis’

Hedera helix common ivy

Jasminum sp. jasmines

Lonicera sp. honeysuckles

Rosa sp. climbing roses

Vascular Plants

Achillea millefolium yarrow

Aconitum napellus monkshood

Allium schoenoprasum chives

Antirrhinum majus snapdragon

Borago officinalis borage

Calluna vulgaris heather

Campanula rotundifolia harebell

Centaurea cyanus cornflower

Centaurea montana perennial cornflower

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora montbretia

Crocus tommasinianus early crocus

Crocus vernus spring crocus

Digitalis purpurea foxglove

Echium vulgare viper’s-bugloss

Fragaria vesca wild strawberry

Galium verum lady’s bedstraw

Geranium sp. cranesbills

Hesperis matronalis dame’s-violet

Hypericum sp. St. John’s worts

Kniphofia sp. red-hot pokers

Lamiastrum galeobdolon yellow archangel

Leucanthemum vulgare oxeye daisy

Linaria purpurea purple toadflax

Linaria vulgaria common toadflax

Lotus corniculatus bird’s-foot trefoil

Lysimachia vulgaris yellow loosestrife

Malva moschata musk-mallow

Malva sp. mallows

Matricaria recutita scented mayweed

Matthiola bicornis night scented stock

Melilotus officinalis ribbed melilot


Mentha sp. mints

Myosotis discolor changing forget-me-not

Nigella damascena love-in-a-mist

Oenothera biennis common evening-primrose

Ononis repens common restharrow

Origanum vulgare marjoram

Papaver dubium long-headed poppy

Papaver rhoeas common poppy

Primula veris cowslip

Primula vulgaris primrose

Reseda lutea wild mignonette

Salvia officinalis sage

Saponaria officinalis soapwort

Silene dioica red campion

Silene latifolia white campion

Silene noctiflora night flowering catchfly

Silene nutans Nottingham catchfly

Silene vulgaris bladder campion

Symphytum tuberosum tuberous comfrey

Tanacetum vulgare tansy

Verbascum thapsus great mullein

Viola arvensis field pansy

Viola odorata sweet violet

Viola riviniana common dog violet

Viola tricolor wild pansy

New Hedgerow Planting:

A species-rich hedgerow is defined as one that supports at least five native, woody species (Defra,

2007). Therefore, all new hedgerow planting at the Bond End site should include at least five species,

preferably seven. The table below provides a list of appropriate, native species to be used.

English Name Scientific Name

Acer campestre field maple

Corylus avellana* hazel

Crataegus monogyna* hawthorn

Euonymus europaeaus spindle

Ilex aquitolium holly

Ligustrum vulgare wild privet

Malus sylvestris crab apple

Prunus domestica wild plum

Prunus spinosa* blackthorn

Sambucus nigra elder

Sorbus aucuparia dogwood

Ulmus procera English elm


*NOTE: 60% of the new hedgerow species mix should comprise one or more of the following three

species; hawthorn, blackthorn or hazel.

Please reply to:

G.C.Slawson B.Sc. (Hons) Ecological Records

Co-ordinator

The Wolseley Centre Wolseley Bridge Stafford ST17 0WT

Tel: 01889 880100 Fax: 01889 880101

Partners:

Natural England Cannock Chase District Council East Staffordshire Borough Council Environment Agency Lichfield District Council The National Forest Company Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council South Staffordshire Council Stafford Borough Council Staffordshire County Council Staffordshire Moorlands District Council Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Stoke-on-Trent City Council Tamworth Borough Council

Ms C. Needham Focus Ecology 17H Shrub Hill Industrial Estate Shrub Hill Road Worcester. WR4 9EL

9th April 2014 SER Reference: SER/14/152 Client Reference: 0377

Dear Cassie,

Re Data Search: Bond End, Yoxall (SK140183), 1km radius

With regard to the above location, I am including the following information for this area:

1) Map showing the extent of Sites of Biological Importance* (SBIs) and Biodiversity Alert Sites* (BASs) in the area in question.

2) A list of SBIs/BASs and other statutory1 and non-statutory sites of biological or geological importance, together with a list of woodlands listed on the Natural England Ancient Woodlands Inventory

3) An annotated list of protected species within the search area, covering European and UK protected species, Species of Principal Importance, species occurring on the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) (short list), Staffordshire BAP and species listed on the Red Data Lists.

4) Citations for non-statutory sites – the cost of this (£35 plus VAT) will be excluded from the final cost if no sites are found.

As agreed the cost of producing this information is £90 plus VAT and an invoice will be sent separately.

Yours sincerely,

G.Craig Slawson B.Sc.(Hons.) Ecological Records Co-ordinator

* SBI Sites of Biological Importance are equivalent to County Wildlife Sites (i.e. of County

Importance) and are included in the Local Plans of Staffordshire’s Local Authorities with a presumption against development.

BAS Biodiversity Alert Sites are of Local Importance for Nature Conservation or other areas of interest for wildlife where there may be potential to improve the habitat to SBI standard with appropriate management. These sites are not normally included within the Local Plans.

1 The citation reports for the SSSIs are available from the Natural England web-site at: www.naturalengland.org.uk

The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge,Stafford. ST17 0WT

Tel: 01889 880100 Fax: 01889 880101Email: [email protected]

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Ancient & Semi-natural Woodland

Native Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes)

Amphibians and reptiles excluding those below

Ancient Woodland Inventory

Ancient Replanted Woodland

BAP Species Records (precise to 100m)

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Non-statutory Designations from the Staffordshire Grading System (1995 onwards)

LNR (boundary not available owing to OS restrictions)

The Local Nature Reserve and other nature reserve boundaries can overlay the current grading whenboth layers are actively visible

Where there are multiple species records for the same grid reference the dot for one species mayobscure the dots for other species - all species records will be displayed in the accompanying spreadsheet

Not all the above categories may be present on the accompanying map

These colours are used on the site alert mapping within the SWT GIS, but SER cannot guarantee the samecolours are used in any other mapping system, particularly those based on ArcView.

Statutory Designations from Natural England's web-site

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Species Information

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National Nature Reserves

Sites of Special Scientific Interest

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Disclaimer Introduction

The following outlines the limitations and restrictions covering the uses of data supplied by Staffordshire Ecological Record, together with the limitations of the original data.

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Important Considerations

Information supplied by SER is always based on historical data of varying age and is only based upon the records supplied to SER. This should not be seen as an alternative to on site work. Absence of records should not be seen as definitive proof of the absence of the species or habitat in the search area.

Mobile species can move and their presence within the search area could be resident (present all year), seasonal (only present for part of the year) or incidental (species just passing through) and certain species are only protected at specific parts of their life-cycle (i.e. the breeding season). All records for any protected species are listed, even those outside the time at which they are protected!

Some datasets supplied by SER incur additional restrictions/information and these are listed in the Appendix.

Supply of data

1. SER data is usually supplied as a combination of PDF (for maps and citations) and Excel spreadsheet to allow clients to include the data within reports, however, the client should not alter the meanings of any digital data supplied.

2. Excel data is usually supplied as a species file and a sites file in Excel2000® format (*.xls) – these both include multiple worksheets, one for each category supplied, please ensure you check all worksheets for content.

Species based information

The locations of protected and Biodiversity Action Plan priority species are supplied subject to the following limitations:

1. Unless otherwise stated, the information relating to species records is as accurate as possible, but is reliant on the quality of the original data supplied to SER. SER cannot be responsible for any errors in the data, nor the consequences of their use.

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2. Unless otherwise stated, personal information is not normally supplied in reports, however, if present, it is deemed confidential under the Data Protection Act and should not be passed to a third party.

3. Unless otherwise stated, records of badger (Meles meles) and all bat species are deemed confidential and badger records can only be published at reduced resolution (1km precision) even where precise information is supplied by SER for analysis purposes. Under certain circumstances, other species records may be deemed sensitive and need to be handled in a similar fashion.

4. Species data now includes a Composite Species List covering all species found during the search, however because it is based on 1km sq data, it is likely that records from just outside any search area will also be included in this list (these data would not be included in the full record searches which are based on precise grid references), hence figures may be slightly higher than the individual record searches.

5. The “Distance from Site” information is only supplied as an estimate, it should not be considered definitive, and for 1km precision records is either based on the centre of the 1km square or omitted entirely.

Site based information

The boundaries of Local Wildlife Sites (=Sites of Biological Importance {SBIs}), Biodiversity Alert Sites (BASs) or Local Geodiversity Sites (=Regionally Important Geological/Geomorphological Sites {RIGS}) are supplied subject to the following limitations:

1. Site boundaries are as precise as the original survey maps and base mapping allow.

2. The presence of a marked boundary on supplied maps does not infer any right of public access. Gaining permission to visit is the client’s responsibility.

3. Site status is conferred by a Grading Committee and is correct at the time of notification. Changes may have occurred since the survey which affect the site’s quality, however, the grading remains in effect until reviewed by the Grading Committee.

4. The boundaries of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), other statutory sites and Ancient Woodlands may be included on maps, but are not the property of SER. These are reproduced under licence to Natural England to add value to the report.

5. Maps produced by SER now use Ordnance Survey OpenData (usually StreetView) as a background image. These can now be further reproduced providing OS OpenData licence is adhered to, please refer to the OS website www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/opendata/licence for further details.

General comments

Staffordshire Ecological Record strives to supply information which is accurate, up-to-date and relevant and where possible will indicate the limitations of any given dataset. However, SER cannot be responsible for any errors in supplied information or the consequences of their usage unless the client has checked with SER and SER has failed to act on any known errors.

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1. Although SER can analyse and interpret data if required, it must remain impartial and cannot comment on the merits of any change in land use.

2. Information supplied free-of-charge for educational or private purposes must not be used for commercial purposes.

3. All reports produced by SER are deemed the copyright of Staffordshire Ecological Record, and SER must be cited or acknowledged on any publication using said information, however, individual records remain the intellectual property of the original recorder and may require additional acknowledgement if requested by SER.

SER Data Sources

Data held by SER has been supplied by a large number of recorders, both amateur and professional. The following list includes the main data suppliers whose data may be included within any data search. This list is by no means exhaustive.

Bat Conservation Trust British Trust for Ornithology (via WMBC) Butterfly Conservation (West Midlands Branch) Cannock Chase District Council East Staffordshire Borough Council GeoConservation Staffordshire Lichfield District Council Natural England Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council North Staffordshire Field Club South Staffordshire Council South-east Staffordshire Bat Group Stafford Borough Council

Staffordshire Badger Group Staffordshire Bat Group Staffordshire County Council Staffordshire Flora Project Staffordshire Fungus Group Staffordshire Invertebrate Group Staffordshire Mammal Group Staffordshire Moorland District Council Staffordshire Moth Group Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Stoke-on-Trent City Council Tamworth Borough Council West Midland Bird Club (Staffordshire Branch)

It should not be necessary to approach any of the above organisations for data relating to Staffordshire, however, if you require advice on any particular taxon/group, then the specialist group should be approached, not SER.

Appendix

LIMITATIONS TO SPECIFIC DATASETS

These may or may not be relevant to the data search you are receiving, but refer to the Source column in the supplied species information

1. BCT/NE Bat Roost Reports: Data from this source are received by SER without any site name apart from the postcode, therefore SER is unable to verify these locations are correct. Refer to separate disclaimer for these data.

2. Staffordshire Badger Group: Data from the Badger Group should always be considered confidential, and under no circumstances should the full details of any sighting be reproduced in reports or passed to any third party. This restriction originates from the Dataset’s copyright owner and as such is not negotiable and excluded from being released under the Freedom of Information Act (2000) or the Environmental Information Regulations (2004).

Metadata Notes on interpreting data from NBMP surveys

General note: NBMP data are collected for the purposes of UK surveillance of bats according to a stratified random or other sampling design. The results do not, therefore, necessarily reflect the true distribution of the species in 1km squares, nor are they a complete record of species occurrence in each area, and properly designed surveys to assess species presence should still be carried out. However, they do contribute additional information to the recording effort for each region. NB If planning to visit any Colony Count or Hibernation Survey sites listed in the dataset, it is very important to liaise with the named recorder (contact the NBMP team at [email protected] if help is needed with contacting the recorder). This is to reduce disturbance at the site and check for landowner permissions and health and safety issues.

Survey methodologies

Colony Counts: Subject species are common pipistrelle, soprano pipistrelle, pipistrelle sp (i.e. not identified to species level), serotine, Natterer’s bat and lesser horseshoe. A few incidental records of other species are also included. Volunteers carry out counts of bats emerging at dusk from known bat roosts, normally on two evenings in June, although some counts carried out in other months are also included. Counts commence at sunset or shortly before (depending on the species being counted); reasons for stopping the count are given in the dataset.

Field Survey: Subject species are common pipistrelle, soprano pipistrelle, noctule and serotine. Any other species encountered are not recorded. Volunteers are asked to carry out two surveys in July. The survey begins 20 minutes after sunset. Volunteers walk a roughly triangular transect within a 1km square normally selected from a list of randomly generated 1km grid refs. In each survey square the same route is followed each year (with slight variations if parts of the route become dangerous or inaccessible). Twelve spots, approximately evenly spaced, are marked out along the survey route. At each spot the bat detector is tuned around 50 kHz and common and soprano pipistrelle passes are counted for two minutes. While walking between each spot the bat detector is tuned around 25 kHz and noctule and serotine passes are recorded. NB the number of passes indicates levels of bat activity and not numbers of individual bats.

Waterway Survey: Subject species is Daubenton’s bat, but a few incidental records of other species are also included. Volunteers are asked to carry out two surveys in August. The survey begins 40 minutes after sunset. Volunteers walk along a stretch of waterway of roughly 1km in length. Sites are normally selected from a list of waterways previously surveyed as part of the Environment Agency’s River Habitats Survey. At each survey site the same route is followed each year (with slight variations if parts of the route become dangerous or inaccessible). Ten spots, approximately evenly spaced, are marked out along the survey route. At each spot Daubenton’s bat passes are counted for four minutes with the bat detector tuned to 35 kHz. NB the number of passes indicates the levels of bat activity and not numbers of individual bats.

Hibernation Survey: Licensed volunteers visit known or potential bat hibernation sites, preferably once in January and once in February, although some counts from other months are also included. All bats seen are identified where possible and numbers are counted. The survey is biased towards hibernation sites which are accessible to humans, such as caves, mines and tunnels, so bat species which tend not to use such sites are under-recorded. The results are

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also biased in favour of bats that hang in full view and against those that tend to conceal themselves in nooks and crannies. The ratio of bats seen to bats not seen is unknown. If no bats are recorded at a site it should not be assumed that bats are not present.

Sunset / Sunrise Survey: This survey takes place in July and August and is aimed at engaging new volunteers and enabling both new and experienced volunteers to locate new roosts in their local area. The survey comprises two parts, either or both of which may be carried out. The Sunset Survey involves going out into a garden or other open space at dusk, looking out for bats flying past and making a note of the general direction from which they appear to be arriving. The Sunrise Survey involves going out one hour before sunset and looking for bats “swarming” as they arrive back at their roosts. Observations made while doing the Sunset Survey on a preceding evening can be used to guide the volunteer in looking for possible roost sites. As many of the participants are beginners, the species identifications are not necessarily accurate. The main value of the data is recording the presence of bats and/or bat roosts in the survey area.

Interpretation of data Established statistical techniques for interpreting data have been applied when producing national species population trends based on NBMP data. If you wish to refer to the methods used then please see the NBMP Annual Reports at http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/results_and_reports.html or contact us on 0845 1300 228 for a copy of the latest report.

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