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247.0 Ecological and Landscaping IssuesLand East of Parsonage Lane, South Molton (Proposal SMO2d) ADOPTED DEVELOPMENT BRIEFEcology7.1 An Ecological Assessment of the site has identified two areas of wetland within the siteas Key Network Features that fall within a larger Network Feature, which acts as a wildlifecorridor through the site and forms part of the North Devon Biodiversity Network. The areasdesignated as Key Network Features are of moderate to high local value and should beprotected or enhanced within the development proposals. Ecological surveys for protectedspecies should be undertaken prior to development.7.2 The Council will seek to retain the Key Network Features within the development of the sitein accordance with Policy ENV8 of the Local Plan. The role of the Key Network Features, asa habitat corridor within the Biodiversity Network, should be retained as far as possible. Inorder to preserve its high ecological value, a strip of 7 metres in width where possible eitherside of the stream connecting the habitats, should be provided in future developmentproposals. In some places a reduced buffer zone of no less than 2 metres in width may beacceptable. Prior to the commencement of development, the established buffer zoneshould be protected by an agricultural grade stock proof fence and left undisturbed bythe development and associated infrastructure works. On completion of the developmentthe fencing will be removed and the buffer zone should be incorporated into the overalllandscaping scheme.Ecological Features• 11 - Hedgehog• 12 - Sweet-briar• 13 - Common Frog• 16 - Common FrogLicence No. 100019783 Devon County Council 2005 Source: Devon Biodiversity Records CentreExtract from: Wildlife Sites and Notable SpeciesSurrounding Parsonage Lane,South MoltonApril 2008RPS Planning
Hedgerows257.3 The form and strength of hedgerows is a key feature of the site. Overall, they are tall andthick; most are quite species rich, containing at least five woody species, and two hedgeshave six species in a 30 metre stretch, together with associated features that classify themas important under the 1997 Hedgerows Regulations.7.4 Hedgerows within the site should be preserved wherever possible and aim to retain thegeneral field structure. A mature Oak tree exists on the southern boundary that should bepreserved. Although preferable, it recognised that it is not possible to preserve all currenthedgerows within the development of the site. It is therefore accepted that the “important”hedgerow within the south-west of the site cannot be retained, along with other sectionswhere unavoidable (for example, to provide access routes).7.5 Where areas of hedgerows are lost, the Council will seek enhancements to the ecologicalvalue of preserved hedgerows and other areas within the site to compensate for the valueof the loss. New areas of planting and landscaping should use native species trees andbushes appropriate to North Devon.7.6 Hedgerows that are retained within the proposal should include a grass buffer of at least 2metres wide on each side to enable management and ensure protection and preservationof their ecological value. The Council will seek to maintain and enhance where necessarythe existing southern boundary in order to protect the private amenity space of adjoiningproperties.Watercourse7.7 A large area of informal/strategic open space should be located at the north-easternpart of the site. This should be a largely natural element of open space and should retainthe open watercourse wherever possible. The ecological and biodiversity value of thisfeature should also be preserved and enhanced where necessary.ImportantHedgerowImportant HedgerowsImportantHedgerowLand East of Parsonage Lane, South Molton (Policy SMO2d) ADOPTED DEVELOPMENT BRIEFRPS PlanningApril 2008
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