Ecology

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Ecological advice has been sought from Aspect Ecology.

The site itself is not subject to any statutory or non-statutory ecological designations. The nearest statutory designation is Dorridge Wood Local Nature Reserve (LNR) located approximately 1.7km to the north-east of the site. The nearest non statutory designation is ‘Land Near Hockley Heath’ Ecosite located approximately 0.2km to the west of the site. None of these designations is likely to be adversely affected by the proposals.

Features of ecological importance include the hedgerows and off-site woodland, which are of local level value. The off-site woodland will be unaffected by the proposals and shall be protected during construction. A section of hedgerow at the southern site boundary will be removed to facilitate access. This will be compensated by new, native species-rich hedgerow planting. The remaining habitats within the site are not considered to be important ecological features and their loss to the proposals is of negligible significance.

With regard to protected species, detailed survey work has confirmed the absence of reptiles from the site and Great Crested Newts from a number of off-site ponds. The survey did confirm the presence of bats and birds on-site. Therefore, appropriate mitigation methods will be implemented to protect the habitats which support these protected species. Long-term opportunities for protected species will be maintained, if not enhanced, under the proposals through the provision of new habitats and sensitively managed retained habitats.

In summary, the proposals have sought to minimise impacts on biodiversity and subject to the implementation of appropriate avoidance, mitigation and compensation measures, it is considered unlikely that the proposals will result in significant harm.

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