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Land to the Rear of Eden Meadows Existing Landscape

potential presence of reptiles within this area. The proposed development might result in some
loss or injury of the reptile’s populations, so further survey needs to be carried out.

Great Crested Newts

3.24 Native Ecology states that there are no active or historic EPSM Licenses within 2km of the Site.
However, the tussocky grassland and dense scrub, provide moderate suitability for great
crested newts.

Waterbodies

3.25 Based on Native’s Ecology Appraisal and on the baseline figures were produced by BWLPD,
there are no waterbodies present within the Site or within 250m of the Site boundaries.

Invertebrates

3.26 Native Ecology notes that the dense blackthorn scrub and tussocky grassland support a range

of common and widespread invertebrates. However, protected or rare invertebrates are
unlikely to be present within the site

Flora

3.27 Native Ecology also notes that due to the past and present management of the Site, the

previously mentioned habitats are unlikely to support protected plant species and there was
no evidence of Schedule 9 plants within the Site.

Summary

3.28 The Site comprises of existing landscape and habitat components with a range of ecological
and landscape values.

3.29 Key opportunities for ecological and landscape enhancement include the retention and
enhancement of existing vegetation, and the creation of new habitat and landscape features,
including native tree planting producing fruits, mixed scrub, native hedgerow planting, areas

of wildflower meadow grassland and wetland areas throughout the Site which will benefit local
species and create enhanced connectivity.

3.30 Appropriate management of vegetation within and on the boundaries of the Site, and potential
enhancement and habitat creation, will encourage a higher diversity of wildlife within the Site
and provide screening and increased visual amenity of the Proposed Development.

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