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LAND AT BROWNSIDE AND WORSTHORNE, BURNLEY

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EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY

APRIL 2016

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DOCUMENT CONTROL TITLE: EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY PROJECT: LAND AT BROWNSIDE AND WORSTHORNE, BURNLEY JOB NO: 2056 CLIENT: H & F ECCLES AND SON

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DRAFT Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey

PB LC Martin Birkett 24.06.16

FINAL Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey

PB LC Martin Birkett 11.07.16

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A Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey

15/09/16

PB LC Amy James –

Indigo Planning 16/09/16

Amended to reflect updated red line boundary

Prepared by: Paula Bateson

Date: 17.05.16

Surveyor: Paula Bateson

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Checked by: Lorna Cruice

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Approved for distribution by: Lorna Cruice

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NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY

In April 2016, Appletons was commissioned by H & F Eccles and Son to carry out an initial ecological

appraisal of the site of proposed residential development at land at Brownside and Worsthorne, Burnley. To

fulfil this brief an ecological desk study data search and a Phase 1 Habitat Survey were undertaken.

The ecological desk study identified a number of protected species records within 2 km of the site areas

including bats, badger, great crested newt, bullhead and several bird species. In addition, eleven designated

nature conservation sites and eight district wildlife sites were identified by the desk study, all located over

400 m from the site.

The Phase 1 Habitat Survey was undertaken on 21st April 2016 by Paula Bateson, Project Ecologist. The

survey site comprised two separate areas, referred to as Areas A and B throughout the current report. At

the time of the survey, Area A included the buildings and structures of Butchers Farm, and small sections

of adjacent cattle grazed fields of improved grassland. Area B comprised an open area of improved

grassland and an old field boundary defined by an earth bank, dry ditch and low number of scattered trees

and scrub.

The key potential ecological concerns in relation to the proposed works are the potential presence of nesting

birds and roosting bats. In order to ensure compliance with wildlife legislation and relevant planning policy,

the following recommendations are made:

Hedgerow and scattered trees: Any retained trees and hedgerows should be protected.

Running water: All works should be undertaken in accordance with best practice to ensure that

the watercourse close to Site Area A is not adversely impacted by the proposed works.

Roosting bats: A daytime bat survey should be undertaken on any buildings and trees on site

which may be impacted by the proposed development works.

White-clawed Crayfish and Bullhead: If any disturbance to the stream adjacent to Site Area A is

anticipated, a survey for white-clawed crayfish and bullhead should be undertaken.

Terrestrial mammals including Badger: Any excavations that need to be left overnight should be

covered or fitted with mammal ramps. Any open pipework should be blanked off at the end of each

work day.

Birds: Any vegetation clearance, building demolition or dismantling of dry stone walls should be

undertaken outside of the nesting bird season.

To comply with Chapter 11 of the National Planning Policy Framework (Conserving and Enhancing the

Natural Environment) and Local Planning Policy, the following recommendation is made:

Habitat Loss and Enhancement: Biodiversity enhancement measures should be incorporated into

landscape proposals, which for example could include areas of wildflower grassland, bird and bat

boxes and habitat enhancement of the adjacent stream for water vole.

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CONTENTS:

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Methodologies

3.0 Desk Study

4.0 Phase 1 Habitat Survey

5.0 Ecological Evaluation

6.0 Recommendations

7.0 References

APPENDIX 1:

Phase 1 Habitat Survey Map

APPENDIX 2: Site Photographs

APPENDIX 3: Desk Study Data

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Project background

1.1 In April 2016, Appletons was commissioned by H & F Eccles and Son to undertake an ecological appraisal

of the site of proposed residential development at land at Brownside and Worsthorne, Burnley. To assess

the ecological value of the site, an ecological desk study data search was undertaken and a Phase 1 Habitat

Survey was completed on 21st April 2016.

Site description and context

1.2 The site comprised two separate survey areas, referred to throughout the current report as Area A and Area

B. Area A is centred at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference SD 874 322, immediately south-west of

Worsthorne Village, and Area B is centred at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference SD 871 325, on the eastern

edge of Brownside Village. The site areas are located approximately 210 m apart, separated by grazed

fields of improved grassland.

1.3 Area A measures approximately 1.18 ha, and is bound by residential properties of Ormerod Street to the

east, whilst agricultural fields are present to the north, south and west. A stream valley is located directly

west of the site, which joins the River Brun 375 m west of the site. At the time of the survey, Area A included

the buildings and structures of Butchers Farm and small sections of adjacent fields.

1.4 Area B measures approximately 2.44 ha, and is bound by residential properties of Lindsay Park to the west,

Brownside Road to the north, Worsthorne Primary School to the east and agricultural fields to the south. At

the time of the survey, Area B was dominated by an open area of improved grassland. An old field boundary

crossed the south of the site, defined by an earth bank and dry ditch with a low number of scattered trees

and scrub.

1.5 Within the wider area, residential areas of Burnley are located to the west of the site areas, and aside from

the villages of Brownside and Worsthorne, the remainder of the local landscape is dominated by rural

farmland with wooded river valleys. Reservoirs and moorland of the South Pennines come within 1.6 km of

the site areas to the east.

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2.0 METHODOLOGIES

Ecological desk study

2.1 A desk top study was undertaken to determine the presence of any designated nature conservation sites

and records of protected species within a 2 km radius of the site survey boundary. Data was provided by

Lancashire Ecological Records Network, and the Natural England website ‘MAGIC’ (Multi Agency

Geographical Information for the Countryside) was utilised to search locations of statutory nature

conservation sites.

Phase 1 Habitat survey

2.2 A Phase 1 Habitat Survey was conducted following the methodology of the Joint Nature Conservation

Committee (JNCC, 2010) and the Institute of Environmental Assessment (IEA, 1995). Phase 1 Habitat Survey

is a standard technique for classifying and mapping British habitats. During the survey, the potential for the

site to support protected species was assessed.

2.3 Whilst every effort is made to identify and map any invasive plant species listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife

and Countryside Act (1981, as amended), it should be noted that this is not a specific survey for these species.

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3.0 ECOLOGICAL DESK STUDY

3.1 A summary of relevant ecological data from the desk study search is provided within this section. Selected

raw data is provided in Appendix 3.

Nature Conservation Sites

3.2 The data provided by the local biological records centre and reference to the Natural England MAGIC

website indicates that two statutory and nine non-statutory nature conservation sites occur within a 2 km

radius of the survey areas, summarized in Table 3.1.

Nature Conservation Site

Designation Proximity

to site Description

Statutory Sites

South Pennine Moors

SSSI & SAC & LGS

1.54 km north-east

The largest area of unenclosed moorland within West Yorkshire which contains the most diverse and extensive examples of upland plant communities in the county. Extensive areas of blanket bog occur on the upland plateaux and are punctuated by species rich acidic flushes and mires. There are also wet and dry heaths and acid grasslands. Three habitat types which occur on the site are rare enough within Europe to be listed on Annex 1 of the EC habitats and Species Directive (92/43) EEC. These communities are typical of and represent the full range of upland vegetation classes found in the South Pennines. This mosaic of habitats supports a moorland breeding bird assemblage which, because of the range of species and number of breeding birds it contains, is of regional and national importance. The large numbers of breeding merlin Falco columbarius, golden plover Pluvialis apricaria and twite Carduelis flavirostris are of international importance. The site is designated as a SAC due to the presence of dry heath, blanket bog and old sessile oak woodland.

Deer Pond LNR & BHS 1.56 km

south-west

A pond and surrounding habitat in the grounds of Towneley Park. The site supports a notable assemblage of dragonflies and damselflies and four species of amphibians.

Non-statutory Sites

Houghton Hag BHS 495 m north

Semi-natural, ancient woodland occupying sloping ground on the northern side of Swinden Water. The wood is listed in the Lancashire Inventory of Ancient Woodland (Provisional), (English Nature, 1994). The site also includes a small section of land on the southern side of Swinden Water which supports a series of flushes.

Ormerod and Gin Woods

BHS 510 m south

Two adjacent woodlands – Ormerod Wood and Gin Wood - situated on gently sloping ground along the southern side of the River Brun, to the west of Hurstwood. Although trees have been planted, the woodland ground flora is ancient, semi-natural in character.

Hurst Well Valley

BHS 820 m

north-east

A section of the valley of Swinden Water between Houghton Hag and Lee Green Reservoir to the east of Burnley. Habitats within the site in addition to the river include woodland, scrub, species-rich grassland, flushes and swamp vegetation in a former mill lodge.

Rock Water Valley

BHS 1.09 km

South-east

Land along the steeply sloping sides of Rock Water, to the south of Hurstwood. The valley supports a mosaic of habitats, including woodland that is ancient, semi-natural in character and areas of species-rich grassland.

River Don – Brun Valley

BHS 1.26 km

north-west

An extensive mosaic of habitats situated along approximately 3.5km of the Rivers Don and Brun. Included are areas of species-rich grassland, flushes, broad-leaved woodland and scrub. Some of the woodland is ancient, semi-natural in character.

Swinden Bridge Valley

BHS 1.34 km

north-east

The site comprises a section of the valley of Swinden Water between Swinden Bridge and Swinden Reservoir and supports, in addition to the stream, species-rich neutral grassland, acidic grassland and flushes.

Table 3.1: Summary of Nature Conservation Sites within 2 km of Survey Area (Continues)

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Nature Conservation Site

Designation Proximity

to site Description

Michelin Factory and Shallshaw Industrial Estate Grounds

BHS 1.49 km

north-west

An area of land to the east of the Michelin Tyre Factory and adjacent industrial units. Of particular interest is a pond with a seasonally fluctuating water level and associated areas of swamp, grassland and scrub. The amphibians present include breeding great crested newts Triturus cristatus with smooth newts Lissotriton vulgaris and common toad Bufo bufo. The pond supports an assemblage of breeding dragonflies and damselflies.

Thursden Valley

BHS 1.7 km

north-east

Land extending along both sides of Thursden Brook for approximately 3 km. The valley supports a mosaic of habitats, including species-rich grassland, flushes, scrub and woodland. The site contains old “hushings” - areas worked for the limestone content of the local boulder clay - and these typically support flush/dry grassland mosaics. A nationally scarce cranefly and horsetail weevil have been recorded in the valley.

Fulledge Swamp

BHS 1.9 km west

The site comprises an area of swamp surrounded by woodland, scrub and marshy grassland. The swamp area is noteworthy for the presence of Slender Tufted-sedge Carex acuta and Greater Spearwort Ranunculus lingua, categorised as Vulnerable and Sensitive respectively in the Provisional Lancashire Red Data List of Vascular Plants.

Key:

SSSI: Site of Special Scientific Interest SAC: Special Area of Conservation LGS: Local Geodiversity Site LNR: Local Nature Reserve BHS: Biological Heritage Site

Table 3.1: Summary of Nature Conservation Sites within 2 km of Survey Area (Continued)

3.3 In addition to the nature conservation sites listed in Table 3.1, eight District Wildlife Sites were identified by

the ecological desk study search within 2 km of the survey area, the closest of which is located 480 m north

of the survey area. As with the Biological Heritage Sites, these District Wildlife Sites are afforded protection

through their inclusion in the development plan system for Lancashire.

3.4 The site is located within a SSSI Risk Impact Zone for the South Pennine Moors. SSSI Risk Impact Zones

are utilised by Local Planning Authorities to assess planning applications for likely impacts on Sites of

Special Scientific Interest.

Protected species

3.5 Table 3.2 provides a summary of protected species records identified by the desk study within a 2 km radius

of the site. Absence of a species record should not be taken as confirmation that a species is absent from the

search area.

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Species No. of

Records Most Recent

Record Proximity of Nearest Record to Study Area

Legislation / Conservation Status

Mammals

Badger Meles meles

2 2012 Confidential † PBA

Common pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus

6 2009 920 m west ECH 4, WCA 5, WCA 6

Daubenton's bat Myotis daubentonii

1 1998 # ECH 4, WCA 5, WCA 6

Natterer's bat Myotis nattereri

1 1998 # ECH 4, WCA 5, WCA 6

Soprano pipistrelle Pipistrellus pygmaeus

1 1998 # ECH 4, WCA 5, WCA 6

Noctule bat Nyctalus noctula

1 1998 # ECH 4, WCA 5, WCA 6

Brown long-eared bat Plecotus auritus

1 1998 # ECH 4, WCA 5, WCA 6

Amphibians

Great crested newt Triturus cristatus

35 2013 1.35 km west ECH 2, ECH 4, WCA 5

Flora

Bog-moss Sphagnum sp.

15 2007 810 m north ECH 5

Bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta

38 2012 585 m south WCA 8

Birds

Kingfisher Alcedo atthis

5 1999 1.57 km south-west WCA1i

Peregrine Falco peregrinus

1 1999 # WCA1i

Barn owl Tyto alba

1 2001 # WCA1i

Little ringed plover Charadrius dubius

1 1988 1.65 km north-west WCA1i

Fieldfare Turdus pilaris

1 1998 1.57 km south-west WCA1i

Fish

Bullhead Cottus gobio

8 2011 385 m south-west ECH 2

Key:

*: Species dependent #: Grid reference provided less than 6 figures †: Badger records are confidential and therefore proximity is not provided within the report. ECH 2: Annex II of the European Communities Council Directive on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and Wild Fauna and Flora. Animal and plant species of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of Special Areas of Conservation. ECH 4: Annex IV of the European Communities Council Directive on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and Wild Fauna and Flora. Animal and plant species of community interest in need of strict protection. ECH 5: Annex V of the European Communities Council Directive on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and Wild Fauna and Flora. Animal and plant species of community interest whose taking in the wild and exploitation may be subject to management measures PBA: Protection of Badgers Act 1992. WCA 1i: Schedule 1 Part 1 of Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). Birds protected by special penalties at all times. WCA 5: Schedule 5 of Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). Protected animals (other than birds). WCA 6: Schedule 6 of Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). Animals which may not be killed or taken by certain methods. WCA 8: Schedule 8 of Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). Protected plants and fungi. Note. These tables do not includes reference to the Berne Convention (Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats), the Bonn Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals or the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Table 3.2: Summary of Protected Species Records Within 2 km of Survey Area

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3.6 In addition to the species listed in Table 3.2, the desk study identified records of white-letter Hairstreak

butterfly Satyrium w-album, smooth newt Lissotriton vulgaris, palmate newt Lissotriton helveticus, common

toad Bufo bufo and common frog Rana temporaria, which are species protected by legislation from sale.

Common toad is also listed as a Species of Principal Importance for Nature Conservation in England.

3.7 In addition to legally protected species, the desk study identified records of Species of Principal Importance

for Nature Conservation in England and species listed on the Lancashire Biodiversity Action Plan, including

over 2000 records of over 30 moth and butterfly species, and several bird species including house sparrow

Passer domesticus, skylark Alauda arvensis, lapwing Vanellus vanellus, grey partridge Perdix perdix,

curlew Numenius arquata, lesser redpoll Acanthis cabaret, reed bunting Emberiza schoeniclus and wood

warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix.

3.8 A single species record was identified within the site area, close to Butchers Farm. This record was of

meadow pipit Anthus pratensis, which is a species included on the Lancashire Biodiversity Action Plan.

Invasive species

3.9 Table 3.3 provides a summary of invasive species records identified by the desk study within a 2 km radius

of the site. Absence of a species record should not be taken as confirmation that a species is absent from

the search area.

Species No. of

Records

Most Recent Record

Proximity of Nearest Record to Study Area

Legislation / Conservation Status

Rhododendron Rhododendron ponticum

13 2012 520 m south WCA 9

Blood-drop-emlets Mimulus luteus

3 1994 520 m south WCA9

Himalayan balsam Impatiens glandulifera

30 2012 580 m north WCA9

Hybrid monkeyflower Mimulus robertsii

6 2007 635 m south-west WCA 9

Japanese knotweed Fallopia japonica

10 2013 670 m south-west WCA9

Water fern Azolla filiculoides

1 1998 1.4 km south-west WCA9

Canadian waterweed Elodea canadensis

7 2007 1.49 km north-west WCA9

Key:

WCA9: Schedule 9 of Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). Invasive, non-native, plants and animals.

Table 3.3: Summary of Invasive Species Records Within 2 km of Survey Area

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4.0 PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY

Introduction

4.1 This section provides the results of the Phase 1 Habitat Survey. Phase 1 Habitat Survey maps are provided

in Appendix 1, which illustrate the location and extent of all habitat types recorded within and adjacent to

Areas A and B. Any notable features or features too small to map are detailed using target notes.

Photographs taken during the field survey are presented in Appendix 2.

4.2 The survey was carried out on 21st April 2016 by Paula Bateson BSc(Hons) ACIEEM, Project Ecologist.

Survey constraints

4.3 The survey was not subject to any constraints.

The current report was updated in September 2016, to reflect an amended edge red site boundary. The

finalised edge red of Site Area A included a 120 m2 area of land which was not covered by the Phase 1

survey. Based on aerial imagery, this area includes a small building, driveway and mown grassland of a

residential garden.

Site habitats

4.4 The following habitats were recorded on and adjacent to the site areas during the survey. These are listed

in alphabetical order, not in order of ecological importance.

Area A

Bare Ground

Building

Hardstanding

Hedgerow

Improved Grassland

Running Water

Wall

Area B

Dry Ditch

Hedgerow

Improved Grassland

Scattered Trees

Scrub

Area A

Bare Ground

4.5 A track of bare earth connecting the south of Butchers Farm to Ormerod Street, and an area of cattle

poached bare ground was present within the south of Area A.

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Building

4.6 Three barns were included in Area A, which were in active use as cattle sheds at the time of the survey.

These possessed metal corrugated roofs and were supported by a combination of wooden and metal

frames.

Hardstanding

4.6 Site Area A was dominated by hardstanding. Stored farm equipment and stacked materials were present

across the areas of hardstanding throughout the farm complex along with rubble piles, caravans and metal

containers.

Hedgerow

Species-poor Intact Hedgerow

4.7 The driveway from Brownside Road into Butchers Farm was lined by two hedgerows, the eastern-most

which was dominated by Leyland cypress Cupressus × leylandii and managed to two meters in height and

1 m in width. The western-most hedgerow comprised several hawthorns Crataegus monogyna planted

between concrete slabs along a wall top, which were unmanaged and measured approximately 5 m in

height, and a row of hawthorn, Leyland cypress and semi-mature birch Betula sp., all trimmed to a height

of approximately 5 m.

Improved grassland

4.8 Small sections of three cattle grazed fields adjacent to the farm complex were included within the site area.

The sward height of the grassland measured between 50 and 100 mm at the time of the survey, and was

dominated by rye-grass Lolium sp. with clover Trifolium sp., dandelion Taraxacum officinale, broad-leaved

dock Rumex obtusifolius, creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens and lesser celandine Ficaria verna also

recorded.

Running Water

4.9 A stream issued into a small valley through a field immediately west of the farm complex, from a concrete

pipe 8 m from the western site boundary. This meandering stream measured approximately 1 m in width

with a substrate of cobbles, pebbles and boulders. The water was clear and considered unpolluted. The

stream was largely unshaded, though no aquatic or marginal vegetation was recorded, perhaps due to the

presence of grazing cattle. The stream banks measured up to approximately 0.3 m in height and ranged

from vertical exposed bare earth on the outside of meanders to gently sloping banks of cobbles. Bankside

vegetation included species such as soft rush Juncus effusus, nettle Urtica dioica, lesser celandine,

willowherb Epilobium sp., broad-leaved dock, watercress Nasturtium officinale and garlic mustard Alliaria

petiolata. Occasional sections of heavily poached ground were present where cattle could easily access the

stream. Occasional tipped urban debris was recorded within the upper eastern most third of the stream.

Wall

4.10 A dry stone wall formed the north-western site boundary, which measured approximately 0.5 m in width and

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1.2 m in height.

Area B

Dry Ditch

4.11 A dry ditch, adjacent to a linear earth bund, was present across the south of Area B. Occasional sections

of a collapsed dry stone wall were recorded along the earth bund. Vegetation recorded within the dry ditch

included rush Juncus sp., grasses such as Yorkshire fog Holcus lanatus and tufted hair grass Deschampsia

cespitosa, and occasional common reed Phragmites australis.

4.12 An ornamental channel dominated by yellow flag Iris pseudacorus was also recorded within an adjacent

residential garden. No standing water was present at the time of the survey.

Hedgerow

4.13 A short Leyland cypress hedgerow was present along the western site boundary, which formed the rear

boundary of an adjacent residential garden.

Improved Grassland

4.14 Area B was dominated by a shortly grazed field of improved grassland, dominated by rye-grass with forbs

such as creeping buttercup, chickweed Stellaria media, bittercress Cardamine sp. and broad-leaved dock

also recorded.

Plantation Woodland

4.15 Two areas of plantation woodland were recorded immediately adjacent to the site area, dominated by willow

Salix sp. and birch. The woodland area to the east of the site was recorded as newly planted, whilst the

triangle of woodland adjacent to the eastern boundary was semi-mature in age within a residential garden.

Scrub

4.16 Hawthorns were present along the earth bund and a small area of dense bramble scrub was recorded within

the south-west of the site.

Scattered Trees

4.17 A single dead tree was located within the field of improved grassland.

4.18 Two semi-mature oak Quercus sp. trees and a single semi-mature sycamore were present along the earth

bund. A rot hole was recorded on the sycamore.

Invasive plant species

4.19 Himalayan balsam Impatiens glandulifera seedlings were recorded along the banks of stream to the west

of Site Area A.

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5.0 ECOLOGICAL EVALUATION

Proposed development overview

5.1 Outline proposals include the erection of up to 24 residential dwellings within Area A, and up to 47 residential

dwellings within Area B. As proposals are not yet finalised, a precautionary approach has been adopted in

relation to impacts upon species, habitats and nature conservation sites.

Nature Conservation Areas

Statutory and non-statutory nature conservation sites

5.2 Two statutory, nine non-statutory and eight district nature conservation sites were identified by the

ecological desk study within a 2 km radius of the survey area.

5.3 The stream adjacent to Site Area A connects to The River Brun which connects to Rowley Lane district

wildlife site and River Don, Brun Valley BHS, both of which are located over 750 m from the closest site

boundary. Considering the distance of these sites from the proposed development, it is not considered that

the sites would be adversely impacted upon by the proposed development, however as a precaution a

recommendation in made in Section 6 for the protection of running water.

5.4 The South Peninne Moors SSSI and SAC comes within 1.6 km of the site areas, and the site areas are

located within a Risk Impact Zone for the SSSI. SSSI Risk Impact Zones assist in judging whether a

proposed development may have a negative impact on SSSIs and whether Natural England should be

consulted. Consultation is required for development that is in, or likely to affect, a SSSI. The proposed

development area is separated from the South Pennine Moors by agricultural land, and as such there is

limited habitat connectivity between the site and the SSSI and it is not considered that the proposed

development would directly or indirectly impact upon the habitats of the South Pennine Moors. The potential

impacts upon breeding bird assemblage of the South Pennine Moors is considered in Section 5.26.

5.5 The remainder of the nature conservation sites identified by the ecological desk study are located over

450 m from the proposed development site areas with no habitat connectivity. It is not considered that the

development would result in any adverse impacts to these conservation sites.

Site habitats

5.6 The ecological importance of the habitats present on site is determined by their presence on the list of

Habitats of Principal Importance in England and on the Local BAP, along with the intrinsic value of the

habitat. The ecological value of the habitats on site is considered below in terms of the likely impact of site

proposals.

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Hedgerow

5.7 All native hedgerows measuring over 20 m in length qualify as habitats of principle importance for nature

conservation in England, which includes the hawthorn hedgerow along the farm driveway within Area A. A

recommendation is made in Section 6 in relation to the retention and protection of hedgerow habitat.

Scattered Trees

5.8 Any retained scattered trees on and/or adjacent to the site areas should be protected throughout

development works, a recommendation for which is made in Section 6.

Running Water

5.9 The stream adjacent to Site Area A, and the River Brun which the stream connects to, may qualify as

Habitats of Principle Importance. The stream is outside of the proposed development area and as such

would not be directly impacted upon, however considering the proximity of the habitat to the site, a

recommendation to protect the habitat from indirect impacts throughout development works is made in

Section 6.

Remaining Habitats on Site

5.10 The remaining habitats on site are of low integral ecological value and are well represented within the

surrounding area. A general recommendation is made in Section 6 in relation to habitat loss and

enhancement.

Protected species

5.11 Species that have been identified by the desk study and those which potentially suitable habitat occurs

within or adjacent to the site are considered within this section, in terms of the likely impact of site proposals.

Mammals

Badger

5.12 Two records of badger were identified by the ecological desk study. The stream valley adjacent to Site Area

A was considered to provide suitable sett building habitat for badgers. A detailed search for evidence of

badger was undertaken as part of the survey, and no evidence of badger presence was identified (e.g. sett

entrances, footprints, mammal trails or latrines), however considering the suitability of the site for foraging

badgers and the proximity of suitable sett building habitat such as the River Brun valley and Hog Wood, a

precautionary recommendation is made in Section 6 in relation to deep excavations.

Bats

5.13 A low number of records of bat species were identified by the ecological desk study within 2 km of the site,

including species associated with running and standing water, dense woodland, habitat edges and open

habitats.

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5.14 Any buildings and/or trees that are to be impacted upon by the development should be subject to a daytime

bat survey, a recommendation for which is made in Section 6. This should include an assessment of the

habitats on site for foraging and commuting bats.

Water vole

5.15 The water course adjacent to Area A was considered suboptimal for water vole due to the low stream banks,

presence of cattle and minimal marginal vegetation, however the River Brun was considered suitable habitat

for water vole, which the stream on site connects to 380 m from the proposed development. As water voles

rely on good water quality, a recommendation is made for the protection of the stream on site, and thus the

River Brun throughout development works.

5.16 As water vole can readily disperse into newly suitable habitats, it is recommended that the grassland within

the stream valley is kept heavily grazed up until development work commences.

5.17 As part of the development, there is an opportunity for habitat enhancement of the stream valley to increase

its suitability for water vole a recommendation for which is made in Section 6.

Otter

5.18 The River Brun comes within 200 m of Area A, and may provide suitable habitat for otter along its length.

No features within the site areas were identified as potential lay-up sites or holts. Due to the distance of the

site areas from potentially suitable otter habitat, otter is not considered a notable species in relation to the

proposed development and no recommendations are made.

Birds

5.19 Several records of protected bird species were identified over 1.3 km from the site by the ecological desk

study; kingfisher, peregrine, barn owl, little ringed plover and fieldfare.

5.20 The stream adjacent to Area A was not considered to possess suitable nesting habitat for kingfisher due to

the low height of the stream banks, however the stream may provide suitable hunting habitat for the species.

This habitat would not be impacted upon by the proposed development.

5.21 Barn owls generally nest within undisturbed sheltered areas with open access points such as large cavities

within hollow trees or old hay lofts. None of the trees on site were recorded to possess large enough features

to support nesting barn owl, and no permanently open hay lofts or similar features were recorded within the

farm buildings. The open grassland may provide suitable hunting habitat for barn owl. As open grassland is

widely represented within the immediately surrounding area, it is not considered that the conservation status

of any local populations of barn owl potentially present would be adversely impacted upon by the proposals.

5.22 Fieldfare are generally an over-wintering species in the UK associated with arable and grass fields with

nearby trees or hedgerows. The improved grassland may provide feeding habitat for fieldfare, however as

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this habitat is widely represented within the immediately surrounding area, it is not considered that the

conservation status of any local populations of field fare potentially present would be adversely impacted

upon by the proposals.

5.23 Little ringed plover is a species associated with open habitats such as gravel pits, reservoirs and shingle

banks, and peregrine falcons require extensive open terrane for hunting, and nest on tall, exposed features

such as cliffs or tall buildings. As such it is not considered that the site is of value to either species.

5.24 The dry stone wall, farm buildings and structures, trees and scrub across the site areas were considered to

provide suitable nesting habitat for a range of common bird species. As all nesting and nest building birds

are protected, a recommendation is made in Section 6 in relation to the timing of any vegetation removal,

dry stone wall removal and/or building demolition. A recommendation is also included in Section 6 for the

inclusion of nesting habitat and bird boxes within proposed landscape plans.

5.25 The South Pennine Moors SSSI comes within 1.6 km of the proposed development, which supports

internationally important breeding populations of merlin, golden plover and twite, which are species

associated with upland moorland habitats, and coastal habitats over winter. One record of meadow pipit

was identified within Area A by the desk study, a species also associated with heathland and coastal habitat.

The proposed development site areas were not considered to provide suitable breeding habitat for any of

these moorland bird species. As the site is located 1.6 km west of the South Pennine Moors, in the direction

of the Lancashire Coast, the site could occasionally be utilised for feeding by migrating birds, however

considering the suboptimal nature of the habitats on site for moorland bird species, and the well represented

nature of the habitats on site within the surrounding area, it is not considered that the development would

impact upon the breeding bird assemblage of the South Pennine Moors.

Fish

Bullhead

5.26 Bullhead are often an indicator species of unmodified watercourses with good water quality and refuges

such as pebbles and boulders. The stream adjacent to the site was considered suitable habitat for bullhead,

as was the River Brun which the stream connects to. A record of bullhead was identified by the desk study

within the River Brun. As bullhead depend on good water quality, a recommendation is made for the

protection of the stream throughout development works.

5.27 As the stream is located outside of the proposed development site area, the habitat would not be directly

impacted upon by the proposed development, however the proposed drainage plans are not yet known and

may impact upon the stream valley. If proposed works are likely to impact upon the stream a survey should

be undertaken, detailed in Chapter 6.

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Amphibians

Great Crested Newts

5.28 No suitable breeding habitat for amphibians was present within the site areas, as the ditches on site were

recorded as dry at the time of the survey, which was undertaken within the amphibian breeding season.

5.29 Thirty-five records of great crested newt were identified by the ecological desk study, the closest of which

was located 1.35 km from the proposed development site areas. Great crested newts can use suitable

terrestrial habitat up to 500 m from a breeding pond, and as such it is not considered that great crested

newts from this population would disperse onto site. According to Ordnance Survey maps and aerial

imagery, four ponds are present within 500 m of Site A, one of which is also located within 500 m of Area

B. Two of the ponds are located across the River Brun from the site, which was fast flowing and considered

a dispersal to great crested newt dispersal. The nearest pond is located 305 m from the closest site

boundary, within the north of Worsthorne Village. Great crested newts are not likely to travel more than

250 m from ponds where suitable foraging and hibernation habitat exists (English Nature, 2004), and the

habitats surrounding the each of the ponds within 500 m of the site areas were considered to provide good

quality foraging habitat for newts. As such it is not considered that great crested newts would be present on

site and no recommendations in relation to this species are made.

Invertebrates

White-clawed Crayfish

5.30 White clawed crayfish are associated with clean watercourses with refuges such as pebbles and boulders.

The stream adjacent to Site Area A was considered suitable habitat for crayfish, as was the River Brun

which the stream connects to. A record of bullhead was identified by the desk study within the River Brun

close to the site, which is traditionally an indicator species of good water quality and is often found within

the same habitats as white-clawed crayfish. As white-clawed crayfish depend on good water quality, a

recommendation is made for the protection of the stream throughout development works.

5.31 It is understood that the stream will not be directly impacted upon by the proposed development, however

the proposed drainage plans are not yet known and may impact upon the stream valley and the stream may

be indirectly impacted by siltation or run-off. As such, as a precaution a white-clawed crayfish survey is

recommended in Chapter 6.

Moths and butterfly species

5.32 The desk study identified over 2000 records of over 30 moth and butterfly species within 2 km of the site

areas. The species poor grassland which dominated the site areas was not considered to provide valuable

habitat for invertebrates. Recommendations are made in Section 6 for the incorporation of wildlife friendly

landscaping and habitat creation to enhance the potential value of the site for invertebrates.

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Flora

5.33 Records of bluebell and bog-moss were identified by the ecological desk study, over 400 m from the

proposed development areas. Neither of these species were identified within the survey area. No rare or

protected flora was recorded on site during the survey.

Invasive Species

Himalayan balsam

5.34 Himalayan balsam seedlings were recorded along the stream valley adjacent to Site Area A. This species

is listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981(as amended) and must not be caused to

spread into the wild. A recommendation is made in Section 6.

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6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1 As proposals are not yet finalised, a precautionary approach has been adopted in relation to impacts upon

species, habitats and nature conservation sites.

Nature Conservation areas

6.2 No recommendations are made in relation to statutory and non-statutory nature conservation sites.

Habitats

Running Water

6.3 All works should be undertaken in accordance with best practice, e.g. the Environment Agency’s Pollution

Prevention Guidelines, to ensure that the watercourse close to Site Area A is not adversely impacted by the

proposed works.

Hedgerows

6.4 As the hawthorn hedgerow within Area A has the potential to qualify as a Habitat of Principle Importance

for Nature Conservation in England, it is recommended that the hedgerow is retained and protected where

feasible. Any loss of hedgerow habitat should be compensated for with complementary planting of native

hedgerow species.

Scattered Trees

6.5 All trees which are to be retained as part of site development should be protected in accordance with British

Standard 5837: 2012 "Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction - recommendations".

Protection should be installed on site prior to the commencement of any works on site.

Habitat Loss and Enhancement

6.6 In accordance with the provision of Chapter 11 of the National Planning Policy Framework (Conserving and

Enhancing the Natural Environment), biodiversity enhancement measures should be incorporated into the

proposed landscaping scheme, for example, opportunities include:

o Planting appropriate native wild flower seed mixes along the adjacent stream valley, or/and around

the perimeters of any proposed open amenity spaces, which could include invertebrate attracting

plant species recommended by the Bat Conservation Trust (2015).

o Bird and bat box installation on any retained trees or/and proposed housing.

o The inclusion of linear areas of planting within landscaping plans, to retain and improve habitat

connectivity across the site. Species should include native and wildlife attracting species, for

example trees which support blossom and fruit, or flowering species such as Lavender, Rosemary,

or Hebe.

o Post-development, reduced grazing or exclusion of cattle from the stream valley could create

suitable habitat for water vole. Encouragement of tall grasses, sedges, rushes and heather could

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further enhance habitat suitability, along the planting of species that provide food over winter such

as crab-apple, dog-rose and gooseberry.

Protected / Notable Species

6.7 To ensure compliance with wildlife legislation and relevant planning policy, the following recommendations

are made:

Bats

6.8 A daytime bat survey should be undertaken on the buildings and trees on site which may be impacted by

the proposed development works. This survey should also include an assessment of the site for foraging

and commuting bats. Daytime bat surveys can be completed at any time of year. Depending upon the

results of the initial bat survey, emergence and return surveys could be required during the peak bat survey

period which occurs between mid-May and August (inclusive).

Terrestrial mammals including Badger

6.9 Any excavations that need to be left overnight should be covered or fitted with mammal ramps to ensure

that any animals that enter can safely escape. Any open pipework with an outside diameter of greater than

150 mm should be blanked off at the end of each work day to prevent badgers entering/becoming trapped.

Nesting Birds

6.10 To ensure compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), any vegetation clearance,

building demolition or dry stone wall dismantling should be undertaken outside of the nesting bird

season. The nesting bird season is weather dependent but generally extends between March and

September inclusive. If this is not possible then any vegetation, dry stone walls or buildings that are to be

removed or disturbed should be checked by an experienced ecologist for nesting birds immediately prior to

works commencing. If birds are found to be nesting any works which may affect them would have to be

delayed until the young have fledged and the nest has been abandoned naturally.

Water vole

6.11 It is recommended that the grassland within the stream valley close to the development site area is kept

heavily grazed up until development work commences.

White-clawed crayfish and bullhead

6.12 If any disturbance to the adjacent stream is anticipated, a survey for white-clawed crayfish and bullhead

should be undertaken. Surveys can be completed between July and October inclusive, depending on water

temperature and survey methodology.

Invasive Plant Species

Himalayan balsam

6.13 Works must not cause Himalayan balsam to spread into the wild.

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7.0 REFERENCES

British Standards Institution (2013). British Standard 42020: 2013. Biodiversity – Code of practice for

planning and development. British Standards Institution, London.

British Standards Institution. (2012). British Standard 5837:2012, Trees in relation to design, demolition and

construction – recommendations. British Standards Institution, London.

Department for Communities and Local Government (2012). National Planning Policy Framework.

Available:

http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/planningsystem/planningpolicy/planningpolicyfram

ework/

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

Environmental Assessment. E&FN Spon, An Imprint of Chapman and Hall. London.

Joint Nature Conservation Committee (2010). Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey: A technique for

environmental audit (reprint). Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Peterborough.

Joint Nature Conservation Committee (2012). UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework. Available:

http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/pdf/UK_Post2010_Bio-Fwork.pdf

Natural England. Multi Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC). Available:

http://www.magic.gov.uk/

http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/planningsystem/planningpolicy/planningpolicyframework/

http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/planningsystem/planningpolicy/planningpolicyframework/

http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/pdf/UK_Post2010_Bio-Fwork.pdf

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