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Conditions or Reasons for Planning Application - CB/21/02067/DOC

Conditions or Reasons:

5) Prior to any above ground works, an Ecological Design Strategy (EDS) addressing compensation and enhancement shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The strategy shall include:-

Review of the site potential and constraints
Purpose and conservation objectives for the proposed works
Detailed working methods to achieve stated objectives including locations of integrated bird and bat boxes to be erected in accordance with RSPB and BCT guidelines on appropriate scale maps and plans
Details of lighting considerations to prevent disturbance to bats
Type and source of materials to be used where appropriate, e.g. native species of local provenance.
Timetable for implementation demonstrating that works are aligned with proposed phasing of development
Persons responsible for implementing the works
Details of initial aftercare and long-term maintenance
Details for disposal of any wastes arising from works.

The EDS shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure the proposal delivers satisfactory ecological gains in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework.

9) No development shall take place (including demolition, ground works, vegetation clearance) until an Ecological Construction Method Statement (ECMS) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The ECMS should be informed by the May 2018 Ecological Appraisal and shall include the following:
Risk assessment of potentially damaging construction activities.
Identification and protection of retained habitats / 'ecological protection zones'.
Practical measures (both physical measures and sensitive working practices) to avoid or reduce impacts during construction (may be provided as a set of method statements).
The location and timing of sensitive works to avoid harm to biodiversity features.
The times during construction when specialist ecologists need to be present on site to oversee works.
Responsible persons and lines of communication.
Use of protective fences, exclusion barriers and warning signs.

The approved ECMS shall be adhered to and implemented throughout the construction period strictly in accordance with the approved details, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: To ensure no harmful impact on ecology or biodiversity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework.

The condition is pre-commencement to ensure that appropriate and adequate mitigation is in place in the interest of ecology and biodiversity.

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