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Land to the Rear of Eden Meadows Existing Landscape

Sparsely Vegetated Land

3.11 Native Ecology also notes that approximately 0.09ha of the Site comprises of ruderal /
ephemeral vegetation mainly located to the north of the Site and is associated with ground
disturbed due to the development of the adjacent plot. Some of the species within this habitat
are common nettle (Urtica dioica), broad – leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius) and others.

Mature and Boundary Trees

3.12 Native Ecology has identified a single mature oak (Quercus robur) on the eastern Site
boundary. Mature trees were also found on the adjacent land and overhang the eastern and

western boundaries.

Urban and Other Features

3.13 Native Ecology notes that approximately 0.05ha within the northern section of the Site
comprises hardcore, associated with the recently constructed development to the north of the

Site. There are also two log piles, comprising timber posts and logs, located within the Site.

Surrounding Habitats

3.14 Native Ecology also notes that the Site is bounded to the west by a mature tree belt. To the
west, east and south of the Site boundary lies an open grassland, some of which is grazed,

orchards and scattered scrub with small patches of woodland and connecting tree lines and
hedgerows. The north of the Site is bounded by a recently constructed residential development,
adjacent to the A2, High Street.

Protected and Notable Species

Bats

3.15 Native Ecology notes that no potential roost features were recorded within the mature oak
present on the eastern boundary. However, the single feature that recorded along an overhang
on the mature oak tree adjacent to the Site boundary and the small number of cherry trees

within the south-eastern corner of the Site have a number of woodpecker holes that provide
potential roost features for bats.

3.16 Native Ecology states that the open grassland and dense scrub habitats along the western Site
boundary offer a low-moderate suitable for foraging and commuting habitat for bats, with the
latter to be able to provide good connection with the wider surrounding habitat. Nevertheless,

the size of the Site is quite small in comparison with the wider neighbouring woodland and
scrub areas that are more suitable to provide suitable habitats for bats.

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