HULTON PARK WESTHOUGHTON INTERIM LANDSCAPE AND...

HULTON PARK

WESTHOUGHTON

INTERIM LANDSCAPE AND HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN

TEP

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PLANNING I DESIGN I ENVIRONMENT

Hulton Park Westhoughton Interim Landscape and Habitat Management Plan

Document Title Interim Landscape and Habitat Management Plan

Prepared for Peel Holdings (Land & Property) Limited

Prepared by TEP - Warrington

Document Ref 6741.01.002

Author Amy Lee

Date April 2019

Checked Alice Babb

Approved Laura Schofield

Amendment History

Version Date Modified by

Check / Approved by

Reason(s) issue Status

1.0 21/12/17 AL AB/LS Original issue Issued

2.0 08/01/18 AL AB/LS Updated in line with comments from Turley and addition of landscape maintenance operations

Issued

3.0 24/04/19 RT DCS Changes to programme dates Issued


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CONTENTS PAGE

1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4

Purpose of the Management Plan ............................................................................. 4

Planning and Development Context .......................................................................... 4

Scope of the Management Plan ................................................................................ 5

Timescales of the Management Plan ........................................................................ 6

Project Phasing and Delivery .................................................................................... 7

Golf Resort Pre-Construction Phase ......................................................................... 8

Golf Resort Construction Phase ................................................................................ 8

Golf Resort Post-Construction (Habitat Management) Phase .................................. 8

Golf Resort Post-Construction (Golf Course Management) Phase ........................... 8

Golf Event / Tournament Phase ................................................................................ 9

Residential Phase ................................................................................................... 10

Tenancy Agreements .............................................................................................. 10

Project Consultation ................................................................................................ 11

Structure of the Management Plan ......................................................................... 11

2.0 Site Management Considerations ........................................................................... 12

Responsibility for Site Management ........................................................................ 12

Environmental Manager .......................................................................................... 13

Conservation Management Plan ............................................................................. 13

Conservation Policies.............................................................................................. 13

Conservation Strategy............................................................................................. 14

Character Areas ...................................................................................................... 14

Management Objectives ......................................................................................... 17

Ecological Factors ................................................................................................... 17

Designations ........................................................................................................... 17

Habitats and Species of Principal Importance in England ...................................... 18

Ecological Surveys .................................................................................................. 18

Flora ........................................................................................................................ 19

Fauna ...................................................................................................................... 22


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Social Factors ......................................................................................................... 25

Hulton Trail and Public Rights of Way ..................................................................... 25

Pretoria Park and Pretoria Heritage Trail ................................................................ 25

Pleasure Grounds ................................................................................................... 25

Amenity Interests .................................................................................................... 26

Legal Factors .......................................................................................................... 26

Health and Safety ................................................................................................... 26

3.0 Management Intentions and Operations ................................................................. 28

Golf Resort Pre-Construction Phase ....................................................................... 29

Soft Landscape Element: Invasive Species ............................................................ 29

Soft Landscape Element: Existing Woodland ......................................................... 29

Soft Landscape Element: Woodland Planting ......................................................... 32

Soft Landscape Element: Specimen / Parkland Tree Planting ............................... 32

Soft Landscape Element: Hedgerows ..................................................................... 33

Soft Landscape Element: Aquatic Habitats ............................................................. 34

Soft Landscape Element: Marginal Planting ........................................................... 34

Ecological Feature: Amphibian Refuge Features .................................................... 35

Ecological Feature: Bat Boxes ................................................................................ 35

Ecological Feature: Bird and Barn Owl Boxes ........................................................ 36

Golf Resort Construction Phase .............................................................................. 36

Golf Resort Post-Construction Phase (Habitat Management) ................................ 36

All Areas .................................................................................................................. 36


Soft Landscape Element: Existing Woodland ......................................................... 38

Soft Landscape Element: Woodland Understorey Planting .................................... 42

Soft Landscape Element: Woodland Edge ............................................................. 43

Soft Landscape Element: Woodland Planting ......................................................... 44

Soft Landscape Element: Existing Specimen Trees ............................................... 44

Soft Landscape Element: Specimen / Parkland Tree Planting ............................... 47

Soft Landscape Element: Hedgerows ..................................................................... 48

Soft Landscape Element: Amenity Grassland ......................................................... 49


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Soft Landscape Element: Rough Grassland ........................................................... 50

Soft Landscape Element: Retained and Wildflower Grasslands ............................. 50

Soft Landscape Element: Watercourses (Streams and Ditches) ............................ 51

Soft Landscape Element: Waterbodies (Lakes and Ponds) .................................... 52

Soft Landscape Element: Marginal Planting ........................................................... 54

Ecological Feature: Amphibian Refuge Features .................................................... 55

Ecological Feature: Bat Boxes ................................................................................ 55

Ecological Feature: Bird and Barn Owl Boxes ........................................................ 56

Soft Landscape Element: Woodland Garden / Ornamental Planting ...................... 56

Soft Landscape Element: Fine Lawn ...................................................................... 57

Hard Landscape Element: Heritage Features ......................................................... 57

Hard Landscape Element: Bridges ......................................................................... 58

Hard Landscape Element: Footpaths and Surfacing .............................................. 58

Hard Landscape Element: Access Gates ............................................................... 58

Hard Landscape Element: Fencing ......................................................................... 59

Site Furniture: Signage, Waymarkers and Interpretation Boards ............................ 59

Hard Landscaping: Litter Bins and Dog Bins .......................................................... 59

Site Furniture: All..................................................................................................... 60

Golf Resort Post-Construction Phase (Golf Course Management) ......................... 60


Soft Landscape Element: Playable Grasslands ...................................................... 61

All ............................................................................................................................ 61

Soft Landscape Element: Bunkers .......................................................................... 61

Soft Landscape Element: Greens ........................................................................... 61

Soft Landscape Element: Tees ............................................................................... 61

Soft Landscape Element: Fairway .......................................................................... 62

Soft Landscape Element: Semi-Rough Grassland .................................................. 62

Golf Event / Tournament Phase .............................................................................. 62

Residential Phase ................................................................................................... 62

4.0 Monitoring and Review............................................................................................ 63

Monitoring ............................................................................................................... 63


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Review .................................................................................................................... 65

TABLES PAGE

Table 1: Site management responsibilities by developmental phase ................................... 12

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: WOODLAND, TREES AND HEDGEROW MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

APPENDIX B: NATIVE BLUEBELL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

APPENDIX C: INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

APPENDIX D: GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

APPENDIX E: AMPHIBIAN AND POND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

APPENDIX F: BREEDING BIRD MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

APPENDIX G: BARN OWL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

APPENDIX H: BAT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

APPENDIX I: BADGER MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

APPENDIX J: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

DRAWINGS

Drawing 1 – Site Designations (TEP ref: G6741.007)

Drawing 2 – Parameter Plan - Golf Resort Pre- Construction (TEP ref: G6741.001)

Drawing 3 – Parameter Plan - Golf Resort Construction (TEP ref: G6741.002)

Drawing 4 – Parameter Plan - Golf Resort Post-Construction (Habitat Management) (TEP ref: G6741.003)

Drawing 5 - Parameter Plan - Golf Resort Post-Construction (Golf Course Management) (TEP ref: G6741.004)

Drawing 6 - Parameter Plan - Golf Event / Tournament (TEP ref: G6741.005)

Drawing 7 - Parameter Plan - Residential (TEP ref: G6741.006)


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1.0 Introduction Purpose of the Management Plan

1.1 This Interim Landscape and Habitat Management Plan (ILHMP) has been produced by The Environment Partnership (TEP) Limited on behalf of Peel Holdings (Land and Property) Limited to provide a framework for long term ecological management and maintenance of the retained and proposed landscapes and habitats associated with the proposed development of Hulton Park, Westhoughton, hereafter referred to as the "Site".

1.2 Hulton Park (National Grid Reference: SD 68096 05071), lies approximately 4.5 km south-west of Bolton, 8km east of Wigan, and 16.5km northwest of Manchester. The Site is bounded by the M61 and woodland to the north, residential development to the east and south, and open fields to the west.

1.3 Hulton Park is a Grade II Registered Park and Garden on Historic England's 'Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England' (entry no. 1001581). Hulton Park was designed by landscape architects William Emes and John Webb in the traditional English countryside style originally devised by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown.

1.4 Peel Holdings (Land and Property) Limited "Peel" propose to: "Restore and regenerate Hulton Park, including various existing structures and heritage assets, and create within it a championship golf course and associated resort and village (comprising of a clubhouse and hotel with conference and spa facilities) which is capable of hosting the largest golf tournaments and events, together with: an academy including short hole practice course, driving range, an adventure golf course and academy club house on land to the north of Hulton Park; residential development of up to 1,036 houses; demolition of some existing buildings; and associated highways and green infrastructure works", the "Proposed Development".

1.5 This ILHMP has been written to support Peel's planning application for the Proposed Development.

Planning and Development Context

1.6 A hybrid planning application was submitted by Peel to Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council (BMBC) in May 2017 (application ref: 00997/17) for the development of land at and adjacent to Hulton Park, Bolton. The hybrid planning application comprises:



1.7 Part A: Full planning application for restoration works to Hulton Park and existing structures & heritage assets within it including the pleasure grounds, dovecote, walled garden and lakes, and development of an 18-hole golf course & clubhouse-; golf academy including driving range, practice course, adventure course & academy building with sports & learning facilities, shop & cafe; 142 bed hotel with adjoining spa & conference facility; other ancillary buildings, structures & engineering & landscape works including a maintenance building, halfway house, highway accesses, underpass, various bridges, boundary treatments, internal access roads, external lighting, parking, landscaping; demolition of existing buildings/structures; & where applicable the re-routing, upgrading and extension of the Public Right of Way network.

1.8 Part B: Outline planning application for the residential development of up to 1036no. dwellings, a local centre (Class A1/A2/A3/A4/A5/D1) and where applicable re-routing, upgrading and extension of Public Right of Way network (all matters reserved except for (in part) highways).

Scope of the Management Plan

1.9 The ILHMP amalgamates all existing and proposed landscape and habitat management commitments into one central document and has been informed by the following:

Environmental Statement (ES) Volume Two: Environmental Assessments (May 2017 and Addendum dated January 2018), and associated Ecology and Arboriculture appendices (Turley ref: PEEM3031);

Conservation Plan Volume One: An Assessment of the Heritage Significance (Land Use Consultants (LUC) ref: Version 5.0, April 2017) and Volume Two: Conservation Strategy (Land Use Consultants (LUC) ref: Version 3.0, April 2017);

Residential Design Code - Character Areas 5 and 6 (Calderpeel Architects ref: 15191);

Illustrative Landscape Masterplan Site Wide (Full & Outline Development) (LUC ref: LUC_6628_LD_PLN_100 Issue Q) which covers the restoration works to Hulton Park and development of the Golf Resort;

Public Right of Way Strategy (LUC ref: 6628-LD-REP-800); Hulton Trail Proposals Plans (Randall Thorp ref: 5072 08 to 5072 12 Rev

C) and Hulton Trail Access Restriction Proposals (Randall Thorp ref: 507C 13 Rev A);

Outline Lake De-silting Feasibility Study and Strategy (ES Volume 4: Appendix 14.9);

Hulton Park Tournament Staging Plan (European Golf Design, dated 17.01.2016);

Interim Event and Travel Management Plan (ETMP) (i-Transport LLP ref: ITM10187-016B R);

Planning Statement (Turley ref: PEEM3031); and Consultation with BMBC, Greater Manchester Ecology Unit (GMEU) (TEP

ref: 5136.019), Lancashire Wildlife Trust, (LWT), Woodland Trust (WT).



1.10 The structure of the ILHMP, including what sources of information it relies on, and what it informs, is shown on Figure 1.

Timescales of the Management Plan

1.11 All habitats and species on-Site will be managed for the duration of the development in order to enhance amenity and biodiversity value and strengthen its connectivity to the wider landscape.

1.12 At this stage, the landscape intentions and operations are provided for the landscape proposals submitted for the full planning application (golf resort and parkland restoration). When the detailed landscape proposals have been completed for the outline planning application (for the residential areas, as part of reserved matters applications) it is recommended that the ILHMP is updated to incorporate the intentions and operations for the proposed landscaping.

1.13 This ILHMP has been submitted prior to determination of the planning application, and it is anticipated that it will be updated to become the Final LHMP as part of planning obligations associated with each phase of development.

1.14 The LHMP will cover all phases of the Proposed Development from pre-construction, through to management of the golf course and parkland; the Ryder Cup Tournament; and residential development.

Figure 1: LHMP Management Structure



1.15 The LHMP will be finalised prior to commencement of the Proposed Development so that it can be implemented from the pre-construction phase, prior to development of the golf resort and parkland restoration. The pre-construction phase is likely to cover a period of time (e.g. 6-12 months) to allow preparation works for the construction phase. This includes woodland and invasive species management operations.

1.16 The duration of the LHMP should extend to 10 years after completion of each development phase, with the exception of the woodland, which is a 20 year management strategy.

Project Phasing and Delivery

1.17 It is anticipated that the Proposed Development will be delivered between 2021 and 2040/41, after which the development will be fully complete and operational.

1.18 An approximate breakdown of the timescales for constructing the golf resort, residential areas and temporary facilities, as stated in the Environmental Statement (ES) and Addendum Environmental Statement in the Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), are as follows:

vegetation clearance to accommodate the golf course layout, including woodland and tree felling, approximately 24 months;

demolition of the current buildings, approximately 6 months; golf course earthworks operations to create mounds, bunds, bunkers,

contour fairways, level areas and waterbodies, approximately 24 months; presence of construction compounds and storage facilities on site and

frequent movements of vehicles, machinery and personnel within the Site, approximately 24 months: for example staff numbers on the golf course site are likely to be around 30-40 and vehicles will be approximately 50 two-way vehicle movements per day during the peak construction period;

diversion or closure of all footpaths during construction, approximately 24 months plus the ‘grow-in’ period of 12-18 months;

construction of the buildings and infrastructure including the Clubhouse (approximately 18 months), Hotel (approximately 18 months), Academy (approximately 12 months), maintenance facilities (approximately 12 months), on and off site highway infrastructure and green infrastructure works (approximately 24 months). The golf course, Hotel, Clubhouse, Academy and road infrastructure will be built concurrently over a 3 year period;

construction of the new features associated with the golf course design including a new bridge structure on the 13th over Mill Dam Stream and refreshment facilities (including toilet block and café/unit), approximately within the 24 months for the construction of the golf course;

internal road and path surfacing improvement works and tree planting works, within the 24 month construction period for the golf course;

construction of the residential development in phases at Deardens’ Farm, Park End Farm and the Western Fields from 2021 through to 2040/41;

construction of the temporary facilities to host the Ryder Cup Tournament will take 100 to 120 days. The Ryder Cup Tournament will then be hosted



for one week. It will take approximately 42 to 84 days to decommission the temporary facilities used for the Ryder Cup Tournament.

1.19 For the purposes of the ILHMP, the Proposed Development has been divided into the key phases below, which are illustrated on the ILHMP Parameter Plans (TEP ref: G6471.001-006) included as Drawings 1 to 7.

Golf Resort Pre-Construction Phase

1.20 During this pre-construction phase the existing landscape will be maintained under the ILHMP in pursuance of the ES objectives. This phase covers works to be undertaken under a Natural England (NE) European Protected Species (EPS) Licence i.e. embedded mitigation measures as well as woodland management and invasive species control. The pre-construction phase is likely to cover a period of time (e.g. 6-12 months) to allow preparation works for the construction phase.

Golf Resort Construction Phase

1.21 The construction phase covers the demolition of existing buildings where required and the construction of the golf course, hotel, clubhouse, the academy (initially excluding the adventure golf course and practice golf course areas until after the Ryder Cup Tournament), works to Mill Dam, highway infrastructure and some associated landscaping. This Phase is anticipated to commence in 2021 and be completed by 2025.

1.22 Management of this phase falls under the jurisdiction of the CEMP which will focus on the protection of the landscape and ecological features to be retained in-line with the Management Strategies appended to this ILHMP.

1.23 The CEMP will detail measures and methods of working to avoid, minimise and mitigate potentially adverse effects on the environment in-line with the commitments outlined in the ES Volume Two: Environmental Assessments (and the EPS Licence Method Statement.

Golf Resort Post-Construction (Habitat Management) Phase

1.24 During the post-construction phase (habitat management) landscape improvement works will have been completed and all habitats will be managed under this ILHMP. The tees, greens, fairways and semi-rough will be maintained under a specialist golf course regime.

Golf Resort Post-Construction (Golf Course Management) Phase

1.25 The post-construction phase (golf course management) follows the adoption of the golf course (i.e. the tees, greens, fairways and semi-rough) which will be delivered through the LHMP and informed by the golf course designers. Golf course management will need to follow the guidelines of the LHMP to ensure management is appropriate to the habitats and species present across the Site.



Golf Event / Tournament Phase

1.26 The golf event / tournament phase covers the commissioning and decommissioning of the Ryder Cup Tournament. The construction of the temporary facilities will include hospitality pavilions, on-Site parking, facilities for world-wide media coverage, and spectator grandstands.

1.27 The key components of the illustrative staging plan for the Ryder Cup Tournament (which is in development and may ultimately vary from these details) are as follows:

Driving Range - This will utilise the driving range delivered as part of the championship golf resort proposals. Access by the public will not be possible during the tournament. The driving range, and other staging areas, are located north of A6 Manchester Road. Access for pedestrians and golf buggies will be via an underpass, connecting both parts of the course.

Clubhouse - Again, the clubhouse developed for the golf resort will be designed to accommodate major tournaments.

Media Centre - This will be the ‘HQ’ for the extensive media presence at the tournament and will be located, temporarily, on the short course north of the A6. Up to 1,500 media personnel are expected at the Site during the tournament. Temporary buildings will be brought into the Site to accommodate media personnel.

Tournament Offices - These will be located in the academy buildings located north of Manchester Road.

Public Areas – There are several public areas at the 10th hole, 1st / 9th holes, 18th hole, 8th/11th/12th holes and 15th/16th holes. Each includes catering and toilet facilities and a merchandise kiosk and the 10th hole public area includes a programme and radio sales point.

Hotel - The hotel is located at the centre of the course and public access will be restricted for the duration of the tournament. The hotel will be available for players/tournament officials.

Maintenance Compound - The compound is located to the east of the 17th hole and will utilise the maintenance area for the golf course.

Contractors’ Compound - This will hold all the contractors’ equipment used to build the facilities on the tournament staging areas. It will be located at the south west corner of the course with hardstanding provided.

TV Compound - All the equipment needed by media companies will be located here, at the south west corner of the course. The area will be surfaced with hardstanding.

VIP Parking - Up to 3,000 parking spaces will be provided on site in a dedicated area of c.50,000 sqm at the south-west corner of the Site. Access will be controlled to those with pre-booked tickets and will be via the link road from Chequerbent Roundabout. Surfacing will be hard-standing to withstand traffic movements.

Bus Terminal - A hard-standing area of c.50,000 sqm will be provided as a dedicated bus terminal, located off the link road from Chequerbent. It will include areas for coaches/buses to drop-off / park up and then lay-over as well as areas for park and rides buses to pick up / drop off (with these not



laying over at the Site). Temporary pedestrian waiting areas / shelters will be installed and suitable routes will be dedicated and signed from the terminal to the entrance to the tournament. Marshalls will manage the operation of the bus terminal to achieve the highest levels of health and safety.

Hospitality Pavilions - These are shown on the staging plan and are located at the 1st, 9th, 14th, 16th, 17th and 18th holes. Temporary buildings (marquees) will be brought into the Site and assembled on the Site to create these pavilions which will include facilities for up to 15,000 hospitality guests.

Grandstands - Several grandstands will be located on the course at most greens, some tees (the 1st and 17th) and at the practice area. Again, these will be brought into the Site in components and assembly will be completed on the Site. In total, the grandstands will provide 14,600 seats as well as additional standing space for the media. The largest grandstands are at the 1st tee (1,844 seats) and 18th green (2,100 seats).

1.28 Management of the landscape during the Ryder Cup Tournament will fall under the jurisdiction of the ETMP, whilst being in line with the Management Strategies of the LHMP.

Residential Phase

1.29 The Residential phase includes the construction of residential development at Dearden’s Farm, Park End Farm and Western Fields. By the commencement of the Ryder Cup the residential development at these locations will be partially complete.

1.30 The southern extent of Western Fields will be used as a location for temporary facilities for the Ryder Cup Tournament, entailing some ground modelling, following which residential development will commence.

1.31 The management of the retained landscape in these areas would fall under the jurisdiction of a CEMP during construction. Following completion of the residential developments, each area would fall under the jurisdiction of the ILHMP.

1.32 It is anticipated that this phase will be completed by 2040/41.

Tenancy Agreements

1.33 Peel owns the Hulton Park Estate which is predominantly an agricultural estate at present. There are four main agricultural tenants ranging from long term tenancies to short term arrangements.

1.34 A tenancy overview is shown on Figure 3.31 Current Tenancies in the Historic Land-use in the Conservation Plan, Volume One: An Assessment of the Heritage Significance.

1.35 The tenancies will be terminated in line with statute at the appropriate time with appropriate compensation paid to the outgoing tenants, in line with statutory guidance. The Proposed Development will take place over an intervening period in line with a project delivery programme, and management of the land will be in line with the LHMP.



Project Consultation

1.36 During the writing of the first draft of this LHMP (November 2017 to January 2018), the following stakeholders were made aware of the document:

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council (BMBC); Greater Manchester Ecology Unit (GMEU); Natural England (NE); and Woodland Trust (WT).

1.37 A review of the Hulton Park Conservation Plan (Conservation Plan, Volume One: An Assessment of the Heritage Significance and Volume Two: Conservation Strategy) has been undertaken to ensure its policies and strategies are implemented through the LHMP.

Structure of the Management Plan

1.38 The ILHMP is structured as follows:

Chapter 1.0 Introduction: includes the purpose, scope, planning context, timescales and phasing;

Chapter 2.0 Site Management Considerations: includes management policies/objectives and management factors to be considered, including ecological, health and safety, and social factors;

Chapter 3.0 Maintenance Intentions and Operations: these cover each landscape/habitat element informed by the Management Strategies for:

o Native bluebells; o Badgers; o Barn owls; o Birds; o Bats; o Amphibian and Ponds; o Grassland; o Woodland, trees and hedgerows; and o Invasive Species.

Chapter 4.0 Monitoring and Review: outlines how the implementation of the LHMP will be monitored including ongoing habitat and species surveys, and when it will be reviewed and updated.

1.39 Appendices A to I are the Management Strategies for the species and habitats listed above.

1.40 Appendix J contains the landscape maintenance schedules.



2.0 Site Management Considerations Responsibility for Site Management

2.1 The following table gives an overview of the means of securing management of the landscape as part of the Proposed Development.

Table 1: Site management responsibilities by developmental phase

Phase Description Delivery Mechanism

Responsibility

Golf Resort Pre-Construction

Management of existing landscape and habitats in pursuit of ES objectives and net benefit.

Final LHMP secured by planning obligation.

Owner/ Developer

Golf Resort Construction

Protection of landscape and habitats from construction activity through embedded mitigation measures.

CEMP produced in accordance with this LHMP and secured by planning condition.

Principal contractor

Golf Resort Post-Construction (Habitat Management)

Management of remaining and created landscape and habitats in pursuit of ES objectives and net benefit.

Final LHMP and periodic review secured by planning obligation.

Owner/ Developer

Golf Resort Post-Construction (Golf Course Management)

Management of golf course facility (greens, tees, fairways and build infrastructure) without harm to adjacent land and objectives.


Owner/ Developer

Golf Event / Tournament

Protection of landscape and habitats from adverse effects during major tournament.

ETMP produced in accordance with this LHMP and secured by planning condition.

Owner/ Developer

Residential

Delivery of ES objectives within residential areas and protection of landscape and habitats during future works.


Residential Developers/ Management Company



Environmental Manager

2.2 Peel will appoint an Environmental Manager (EM) who will be responsible for overseeing the ecological, arboricultural, landscape, heritage and water quality mitigation over the course of the Proposed Development.

2.3 The dedicated role will include dealing with the discharge of planning conditions and the monitoring of the construction of the development, spanning the pre-construction, construction, post-construction (habitat management and golf course management), and the golf event / tournament and residential phases.

2.4 The Environmental Manager role will be in place to ensure all development-related environmental obligations are being met. During the early years of the development (golf resort construction, some of the residential area construction, and the Ryder Cup Tournament), the Environmental Manager role is likely to be a full time role. The role is likely to become part-time during the construction of the remaining residential areas.

2.5 There will be an ongoing environmental management role for the duration of the development to monitor environmental mitigation and review the management operations in the LHMP.

2.6 The EM will maintain a reporting schedule on all matters relating to the implementation of the LHMP objectives including those relevant aspects of the CEMP and ETMP. The format and content of the schedule will be agreed with BMBC as local planning authority. The schedule will be made available to BMBC on request.

Conservation Management Plan

2.7 The Conservation Plan was written by LUC and comprises: Volume One: An Assessment of the Heritage Significance and Volume Two: Conservation Strategy.

2.8 The Conservation Plan aims to inform the repair, conservation and enhancement of Hulton Park's significance as a heritage asset and adapt it for use as a championship golf course by carefully balancing its management and maintenance needs with best conservation practice.

Conservation Policies

2.9 Key policies have been written by LUC and have been derived from the assessment of significance. The policies mitigate potential risks to the future of Hulton Park as a Grade II Listed Park and Garden by informing design and management interventions.

2.10 Key policies:

Development that acknowledges and respects the special qualities of Hulton Park as well as supports and meets the needs of the Conservation Plan policies.

Work will be undertaken to ensure protection of all landscape, heritage and ecological designated assets.

The importance of Hulton Park will be communicated clearly and consistently to adopt a greater appreciation and respect for the designation.



There is potential for archaeological and historical features, which to date have yet to be investigated, hence any future work within the Park will require the heritage assets and their settings to be identified, conserved and enhanced through the conservation policy development.

Invasive species will be mapped and managed using the prescribed techniques.

Landscape management policies are adapted to consider the impacts of climate change on the landscape and its historic fabric.

Sustainable woodland and tree management, restoration and creation. Nature will be conserved to ensure the sustainability of the Park’s

ecosystems, ensuring that links to habitats and landscapes to surrounding areas are also maintained.

Any future development and future use of the landscape for functional/recreation activities will be supported through positive, consistent and area-wide management in areas that are the least vulnerable and most capable of absorbing impacts.

Maintenance and management carried out on sensitive and/or designated assets or assets with an attached legal obligation will be managed by a knowledgeable person with previous experience.

Plan-led approach to handling future development proposals and conservation-led procedures for instructing future work, based on impact assessments and mitigation.

The policies will seek management measures that minimise the potential for crime and anti-social behaviour and maximise people safety.

Conservation Strategy

2.11 The Conservation Strategy is informed by the detailed assessment in Volume One: An Assessment of the Heritage Significance and is as follows:

"Peel aims to regenerate this significant but degraded landscape in a sympathetic way which secures a lasting positive legacy. The proposals will celebrate the history of the site, reversing decades of under investment to restore Hulton Park in a way that respects the heritage but adapts it to a long term future use as a destination championship golf resort."

Character Areas

2.12 The Site is described using the character areas shown on Figure 6.2 Landscape Proposal with Character Areas (Conservation Plan, Volume Two: Conservation Strategy, LUC). The character areas are:

The Park; Pleasure Grounds and Woodland; Mill Dam Wood and Lake; North Meadows; West of House; New Park Wood and Fields; Academy (outside of Registered Park boundary). Park End Farm (outline application for residential only);



Dearden’s Farm (outline application for residential only); and The Residential Parcel (outside of Registered Park boundary) is further

divided into: Hollin Hey; Rawsthorn; Belgrave Spinney; and New Park Wood.

2.13 The significance of each character area is explained within the Conservation Plan: Volume One - An Assessment of the Heritage Significance (Table 7.1. Analysis of the significance of the character area, p.74-76) and is summarised below.

The Park

2.14 The Park consists of two main areas, the Great Meadow and the Great Park which incorporated an early design by Emes. The area is characterised by open grassland interspersed with individual specimens and groups of parkland trees, although a significant number of individual trees have been lost since the late C19th to early C20th. The landscape contains belts of woodland to disguise the location of the former mine workings within and surrounding the Park.

2.15 The Park retains the broad layout of John Webb's design for a picturesque parkland landscape and is the most significant character area within the Registered Park and Garden.

2.16 A C19th carriage drive forms the main approach to the site of Hulton Hall. The drive passes through two sets of gates, the first is located to the entrance next to the lodge and is a semi-circular low stone wall with C19th wrought iron railings, and the second is located at the entrance to the Great Park.

Pleasure Grounds and Woodland

2.17 Hulton Hall and the surrounding Pleasure Grounds once provided a central focus to the Registered Park and Garden.

2.18 The former Hall forms a group with remaining stables to the north-east, linked by a high curving wall which still exists in the landscape. Home Farm is situated north of the former stable block and comprise a range of C20th agricultural buildings with a C19th brick farmhouse, a C19th brick barn and a small Dovecote (Grade II Listed).

2.19 The Pleasure Grounds were created in two phases first by Emes in the C18th the second by Webb in the C19th and contained ornamental gardens, Eme's 'Shrubbery Walk', specimen trees, formal lawns, paths and seating for entertaining the Hulton family and guests.

2.20 To the south of the Pleasure Grounds lies the former Kitchen Garden which was once enclosed to the north by a fence consisting of stone flags, only parts of which survive, and to the east and west by high brick walls which have undergone later additions and repairs. The two arched entrances and entrance porch survive but the glasshouses evidenced in historic mapping no longer exists.



2.21 This character area includes Northern Lake and Northern Lake Dam which are located within the Back o' th' Lawn Wood to the west of the complex, fed by the Mill Dam Stream which runs south through the former Kitchen Garden and continues into the Mill Dam Lake to the south-east outside of this character area. To the east of the Hall site a track runs north/south with a low stone Ha-ha.

2.22 This character area has altered significantly from Eme's and Webb's original design intent following the demolition of Hulton Hall and the deterioration of its formal landscaping. Despite this the area is of considerable significance to the heritage of the Site.

Mill Dam Wood and Lake

2.23 Mill Dam Lake was a key feature of the designed landscape in the C19th and was likely the area used to entertain family and guests. A boathouse was present to the north of the lake but no longer exists.

2.24 Mill Dam Wood and Lake retains some of its character and remnants from the original design intent, such as the Dam and the 'Wild Walk' from the Pleasure Grounds to the Mill Dam Lake and hence is of significance.

North Meadows

2.25 North Meadows was previously used as part of the working collieries. The northern approach forms a secondary access route to and from Hulton Hall from the northern entrance gate (C19th) on Manchester Road which consists of two pedestrian entrances with low wrought-iron gates between low fluted iron posts. Hulton Cottage lies to the west of the cottage which housed the Hulton Family from 1950's until the death of Lady Mary Hulton in 1998.

2.26 North Meadows retains the original design intent laid out by Webb with open grassland surrounded by plantation woodland but is of little significance.

West of House

2.27 This area consists of open grassland and plantation laid out by Webb which include Belgrave Spinney and Dog Kennel Wood, it is of some significance as it forms a part of the wider landscape and disguising the location of the former mine workings and the railway line to the western boundary.

New Park Wood and Fields

2.28 This area was the Site for the former colliery works and rail link between Bolton and Leigh. The woodland and tree placement in New Park Fields is in-keeping with Webb's original design intent.

2.29 As the area contains evidence within New Park Wood of industrial archaeology it has some significance.

2.30 The Pretoria Pitt and Memorial are located within this area and they have a high community value for its tangible connection to local industrial heritage.



Park End Farm

2.31 Park End Farm consists of a farm house and pasture fields. Its ponds and lakes are most likely related to former colliery works. The woodland provides screening to the former colliery works to the southern boundary.

2.32 This area has suffered the most loss of heritage features throughout the C20th and hence has little significance.

Dearden’s Farm

2.33 Dearden's Farm comprises farm buildings and pasture fields on the urban edge of Over Hulton. It is separated from the main park by Cow's Wood and Park Pits Wood.

2.34 Due to modern agricultural expansions throughout the C20th this area has seen the loss of many heritage features and is therefore of little significance.

Residential Parcel

2.35 The Residential Parcel refers to the Western Fields which is outside of the Registered Park and Garden boundary and is therefore outside the scope of the Conservation Plan. This area consists of largely agricultural fields divided by hedgerows.

Management Objectives

2.36 The long term management objectives have been informed by the Conservation Plan Key Policies and Strategy, and the Management Strategies.

2.37 The management objectives of this ILHMP are as follows:

1 - To manage the landscape and its heritage features with consideration to the original design intent by Emes and Webb as part of the conservation of the Registered Park and Garden;

2 - To deliver appropriate management in-line with the commitments detailed within the ES and EPS Licences and to ensure the success of embedded ecological mitigation measures;

3 - To safeguard and enhance the biological and physical integrity of the locally designated Sites of Biological Importance (SBI) and Pretoria Pit Local Nature Reserve (LNR), where this falls within the Site;

4 - To maintain and enhance existing public access of the Site and to ensure that potential conflicts with objectives 1-3 are addressed;

5 - To enhance public awareness and appreciation of the heritage significance and associated flora and fauna of the Site, except where it compromises objectives 1-3; and

6 - To comply with legal obligations and constraints.

Ecological Factors

Designations

On-Site Designations

2.38 Designations within the Site are illustrated on the Site Designations plan (TEP ref: G6741.007) which is included as Drawing 1.



2.39 The majority of the semi-natural broadleaved woodland is locally designated as SBI and any exceptions are likely due to minor variations in the boundaries owing to the time elapsed since the designations were set. The SBI present on the Site are:

Gorse Wood SBI; Hulton Park SBI; Mill Dam Wood SBI; Carr Brook Mire SBI; and New Park Wood SBI.

2.40 Pretoria Pit LNR is a historic reserve covering approximately 10ha of woodland and associated habitats to the south of the site. The LNR forms a part of New Park Wood.

Off-site Designations

2.41 There are several designated sites within 1km which include:

Hall Lee Bank Park SBI and LNR (approximately 0.7km to the west); Gibfield Park North SBI (approximately 0.5km to the south-west); Gibfield Park South SBI (approximately 0.2km to the south-west); Marsh and Reedbeds at Shakerley SBI (approximately 0.7km to the south-

east); and Ponds near Lomax Brow SBI (approximately 0.6km to the east).

Habitats and Species of Principal Importance in England

2.42 Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 requires planning authorities to draw up lists of habitats and species of principal importance for the conservation of biodiversity within their constituency.

2.43 Local Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) provide an indication of the relative value given to existing habitats and species. The Greater Manchester BAP has been used when assessing the value of the habitats and species present within the Site.

2.44 The following Section 41 and Greater Manchester BAP priority species and habitats will be sustained around or within the Site:

Bats; GCN; Brown hare; Shaded Broad-bar moth; Cinnabar moth; Deciduous woodland; Wood pasture and parkland; Fens; Purple moor grass and rush pasture; and Lowland meadows.

Ecological Surveys

2.45 Below is a list of the ecological surveys carried out at the Site:

Arboricultural surveys (2015, 2016 and 2017);



Amphibian survey (2014, 2015 and 2016); Badger survey (2016); Bat surveys (2015 and 2016); Breeding bird surveys (2015 and 2017); Desk based ecological assessment (2015 and 2017); GCN surveys (2014, 2015 and2016); Grassland survey (2017); Invertebrate survey (2015 and 2016); Mycological survey (2015); Phase 1 habitat survey (2015 and 2016 and 2017); and Water vole survey (2016).

Flora

Watercourses/Waterbodies

2.46 Mill Dam Stream runs through Hulton Park from the north-west corner of the Site at Stone Holes Wood, southwards through Old Dam Wood to Back o' th' Lawn Wood and the Northern Lake, south-east through Mill Dam Wood and Mill Lake Dam and to the south-eastern corner where it exits the Site.

2.47 There are isolated fragments of wet and dry ditches within the woodland and around field boundaries.

2.48 There are 32 ponds and approximately 26 ephemeral waterbodies located across the Site and these have been subject to GCN surveys (TEP, 2014, 2015 and 2016) and the results are summarised in the Amphibian section.

2.49 The Amphibian and Pond Management Strategy includes provisions for the creation and enhancement of ponds within the Site and is included as Appendix E.

Woodland, Trees and Hedgerows

2.50 There are approximately 74ha of woodland and trees within the Site. The vast majority of these are within larger blocks of woodland, with some in tree groups, hedgerow and plantation and the rest as interspersed specimen trees.

2.51 The majority of woodland on-Site is recognised as deciduous woodland, woodland pasture and parkland which are Schedule 41 Habitats of Principal Importance under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 and these are shown on the Statutory Protection and Designations and Habitats Plan (TEP ref: D5136.04.001).

2.52 An area of ancient semi natural woodland (approximately 11.2ha) lies at the southern end of the Site, contained within New Park Wood SBI.

2.53 There are 7 Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) on or adjacent to the Site. These are listed in Table 1 and shown on Drawing 1 of the Arboricultural Impact Assessment (TEP ref: 5136.04.001). Two TPOs are present on the Site and are shown on the Statutory Protection and Designations and Habitats Plan (TEP ref: D5136.04.001). TPO364:1995 is located in the north-eastern corner of Cow Wood, and TPO654: 2002 is located immediately south of Manchester Road/A6.



2.54 Where a TPO is in place, lopping, topping, felling, uprooting or wilful damage caused to a tree is prohibited and such actions may be prosecuted and incur an unlimited fine. Works to TPO protected trees must only be undertaken with the written consent of the local authority.

2.55 There are approximately 6km of species-poor hedgerows within the Site and form boundaries to fields. The Hedgerow Regulations (1997) protect hedgerows that meet certain criteria. Hedges less than 20m long, in domestic gardens, or younger than 30 years (including those planted as part of the development) are less likely to be protected.

2.56 Removal of a protected hedgerow or a section of a protected hedgerow must only be done with the written consent of the Local Authority. Important Hedgerows are identified in the ES Ecology Chapter.

2.57 A Trees, Woodland and Hedgerows Management Strategy is included as Appendix A.

Native Bluebell

2.58 The ground flora within all SBI woodlands contain native bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta at varying densities.

2.59 Native bluebell are protected in the UK under Schedule 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981).

2.60 A Native Bluebell Management Strategy is included as Appendix B. Its objective is to mitigate adverse effects to some degree by retaining and protecting existing bluebell populations where possible, translocating bluebells where disturbance is unavoidable, and potentially using translocated bluebells to colonise successfully cleared areas of invasive species.

Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS)

2.61 Japanese knotweed Fallopia japonica is present in a number of locations. A large stand has been identified within Back 'o th' Lawn Wood along the southern bank of the Northern Lake; smaller stands have also been identified on the island in the centre of the lake and in close proximity to the former Hulton Hall location. Japanese knotweed has also been identified at the southern end of Back 'o th' Lawn wood, close to Mill Dam stream.

2.62 A number of small stands have also been identified within broad-leaved woodland along the west of the registered park and garden boundary and in the north-west of the Site, south of the Chequerbent Roundabout.

2.63 Japanese knotweed has also been identified outside the western field's boundary, directly adjacent to the proposed development boundary. This land is also within Peel land ownership and as such it is recommended that this off-site area is treated in conjunction with the Japanese knotweed that is directly adjacent, within the development boundary.



2.64 Himalayan balsam Impatiens glandulifera is present within the majority of the woodlands, mainly situated along the woodland edges where the tree canopy is less dense, allowing light to germinate seeds. Himalayan balsam is also present within many of the hedgerows and is prolific along the edge of watercourses, particularly along the banks of the Mill Dam stream.

2.65 Rhododendron Rhododendron ponticum is present within the understory of the majority of woodland on the Site.

2.66 The aquatic species floating pennywort Hydrocotyle ranunculoides has been identified in the Mill Dam Lake in the south-west of the Site.

2.67 Under provisions made within the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to establish, or otherwise causes to grow, any plant which is included in Part II of Schedule 9 of the Act. Liability may also extend in situations where a landowner has knowingly permitted the spread of invasive species on to neighbouring land.

2.68 An Invasive Species Management Strategy is included as Appendix C. Its objective is to provide a management strategy that will serve to where possible, eradicate non-native invasive species (Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam and floating pennywort) from within the proposed Site.

2.69 Treatment for rhododendron is prescribed within the Trees, Woodland and Hedgerow Strategy included as Appendix A.

Grassland

2.70 The following Section 41 Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Habitats of Principal Importance were identified in desk based ecological assessments (TEP, 2015 and 2017):

Two small areas of Purple Moor Grass and Rush Pasture to the north of Mill Dam Stream; and

Lowland Fen along the northern edge of Mill Dam Stream. The Phase 1 Habitat Survey determined these habitat types to no longer be in evidence.

2.71 The Site contains extensive areas of open grassland that is primarily improved grassland (130ha), with some large areas of semi-improved grassland (37.5ha) and smaller areas of marshy grassland (0.3ha). There are two arable fields in the west of the Site and one in the east.

2.72 A Grassland Management Strategy is included as Appendix D. Its objective is to provide habitat that will support a more diverse range of plants, birds, mammals and insects than is supported by the improved grassland currently dominating the Site and deliver extensive areas of wildflower grassland.



Fauna

Amphibians

2.73 Small populations of Great Crested Newt (GCN) were found to be present within the Site during GCN Surveys (TEP, 2014 - 2016) and they are known to occur within the wider landscape surrounding the Site.

2.74 GCN are protected under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (as amended 2012). Under this legislation it an offence to intentionally kill, injure or capture GCN. It is also an offence to intentionally or recklessly damage, destroy or obstruct access to places used by GCN for shelter or protection or to disturb them whilst they are occupying these habitats.

2.75 Common toad were detected in earlier surveys (TEP, 2016) and the majority of ponds are likely to support common toad.

2.76 Common toad is listed as a species of principle importance under Section 41 Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 alongside other native amphibian species. Common toad is also protected from sale under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

2.77 Management will be carried out in-line with the mitigation measures written into the GCN Licence.

2.78 An Amphibian and Pond Management Strategy is included as Appendix E. It details the strategy for a GCN Reserve for the translocation of amphibians, which will be released following the construction phase. A range of new and enhanced ponds will be immediately available for colonisation with larger ponds being more suitable for common toad and smaller ponds more suitable for GCN.

2.79 Following the decommissioning of the Ryder Cup Tournament, a programme of additional pond creation and enhancement will take place through to 2040/41, to identify areas of the Site where new amphibian populations can be started. It is envisaged that large populations of both GCN and common toad will exist across the Site, with breeding of each species in at least 50% of the ponds.

2.80 NE European Protected Species Licensing (EPSL) will be implemented which will be fully supported by detailed Mitigation Strategies and Method Statements.

Breeding Birds

2.81 The Site supports a variety of breeding bird species, which utilise the trees, waterbodies and buildings for nesting and foraging.

2.82 During the Bird Breeding Survey (TEP, 2015) woodland and woodland edge nesting species such as nuthatch, dunnock, bullfinch and song thrush were recorded as breeding or probably breeding within the Site in moderate numbers. Relatively few ground nesting birds were recorded in low numbers including: lapwing, skylark, grey partridge and oystercatcher. Other species typically associated with farmland, such as linnet, were recorded infrequently. House sparrow, swallow and starling associated with buildings and hedgerow were also recorded.



2.83 A Bird Breeding Survey (TEP, 2017) was completed to include the land north of Manchester Road/A6.

2.84 All UK wild birds are protected while at the nest. Effectively, this means that if removal of habitats (which can include buildings, trees, hedges, scrub and grassland) cannot be timed to avoid the bird breeding season (March to August inclusive), then a survey by a suitably experienced ecologist will be required to ensure no nesting birds will be affected. There is generally no process to gain a licence to disturb nesting birds; therefore, if active nests are present works will need to avoid the area of the nest until the young have fledged.

2.85 A Breeding Bird Management Strategy is included as Appendix F. Its objective is to minimise the potential adverse effects of the development or provide beneficial ecological effects for breeding birds by embedded mitigation throughout all developmental stages.

Barn Owls

2.86 Barn owls are known to use the Site for breeding, roosting and foraging. Breeding barn owls were confirmed at Home Farm during bat surveys (TEP, 2015 and 2016). Barn owls have also been noted in flight during other development-related surveys at Lee Hall to the west of the Site.

2.87 Barn owls are fully protected at all times throughout the UK and are afforded protection against killing, injury or capture under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

2.88 It is also an offence to intentionally or recklessly disturb barn owls at an active nest site with eggs or young or before eggs are laid, or to disturb the dependent young.

2.89 A Barn Owl Management Strategy is included as Appendix G. Its objective is to minimise the potential adverse effects of the development and provide beneficial ecological effects for barn owls by embedded mitigation throughout all developmental stages.

Bats

2.90 Four species of bat (common and soprano pipistrelle, brown long-eared bat and noctule) are known to roost within the buildings and trees and utilise the habitats on the Site for foraging and commuting. Myotis spp also use the Site for foraging and commuting.

2.91 Bats and their roosts are also protected under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (as amended 2012).



2.92 A Bat Management Strategy is included as Appendix H. Its objective is to maintain a favourable mosaic of woodland, grassland and wetland habitats used by bats, throughout the lifetime of the development. The quality, area and connectivity of habitat will be positively managed to enhance the suitability for bats, as well as other flora and fauna, in the long-term. The species diversity of the bat assemblage present, the number and status of roosts, and the level of bat activity will reflect this enhancement.

2.93 A NE EPSL will be implemented for the unavoidable loss of roosts within built structures during construction of the golf course and residential housing, which will be fully supported by detailed Mitigation Strategies and Method Statements.

Badgers

2.94 Two historic badger records were identified within the Site during the desk based ecological assessments (TEP, 2015 and 2017) which shows the potential for badger to be using the Site. There are further badger records to the west of the Site, including one sett within 1km in Hall Lee Bank Park SBI.

2.95 Badgers and their setts are safeguarded under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 to protect against baiting and deliberate harm or injury. Under this legislation it is illegal to interfere, damage or destroy a sett, obstruct access to a sett, or disturb a Badger whilst it is occupying a sett.

2.96 A Badger Management Strategy has been written and included as Appendix I. Its objective is to provide a management strategy, which will serve to maintain, and where possible enhance, the favourable conservation status of badgers locally.

Brown Hare

2.97 Brown hare records were identified from within the Site during the desk based ecological assessments (TEP, 2015 and 2017). Records were provided by GMEU for brown hare which originated from grassland habitats within the western and eastern areas of the Site.

2.98 Occasional brown hare sightings were recorded during field surveys for other species and habitats.

2.99 Brown hare is listed in Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.

2.100 The Grassland Management Strategy includes provisions for management of Hare on the Site and is included as Appendix D.

Invertebrates

2.101 A number of species of conservation importance were found during the Invertebrate Survey (TEP, 2015 and 2016). The cinnabar and shaded broad-bar moths are Section 41 NERC Act 2006 Species of Principal Importance within the NERC Act (2006).



2.102 The Grassland Management Strategy includes provisions for the creation and enhancement of grassland for the benefit of invertebrates and is included as Appendix D.

Social Factors

Hulton Trail and Public Rights of Way

2.103 There are three publicly accessible Public Rights of Way (PRoW) within the Site:

WES 134 which follows the western boundary; WES 211 located north of Manchester Road/A6; and WES 126 in the south-eastern corner of Park End Farm.

2.104 There are eight PRoWs within the Site that are currently restricted to tenants and authorised users and will be brought back into public use as part of residential development of the western agricultural land. These are:

WES 128; WES 129; WES 130; WES 133; WES 135; WES 137; WES 138; and WES 139.

2.105 A Pubic Right of Way Strategy has been produced for the retention and integration (and diversion where required) of the existing PRoW's and the creation of a new PRoW called 'Hulton Trail'.

2.106 The proposed Hulton Trail will follow the western and southern boundaries and will connect to existing PRoW's. The Trail has been designed to allow local communities to have improved access to the natural environment and integrates interpretation boards and viewing platforms.

2.107 It is anticipated that the Hulton Trail will be delivered in phases, in-line with the Public Right of Way Strategy.

Pretoria Park and Pretoria Heritage Trail

2.108 A new public open space called Pretoria Park will be created adjacent to New Park Wood and will form a part of the proposed Pretoria Heritage Trail section of the Hulton Trail. It has been designed in remembrance of the lives lost in the Pretoria Pit mining disaster of 1910.

Pleasure Grounds

2.109 The Walled Garden and Northern Lake are to be restored to re-establish the Pleasure Grounds as the central focus of the Registered Park and Garden.



Amenity Interests

2.110 It is crucial that the balance of both biodiversity conservation and amenity interests is carefully managed to prevent any conflict of interest.

2.111 Human disturbance may impact wildlife, either from recreational activity or anti-social behaviour. The ecological survey findings will be used to minimise access to areas that are particularly sensitive, such as woodland edges, far rough and conservation grasslands, and to find appropriate locations for habitat mitigation installations such as bird boxes, bat hotels and amphibian refuge features.

2.112 Crowd management measures will be implemented where and when necessary to protect habitats in accordance with the Management Strategies.

Litter and Anti-Social Behaviour

2.113 Fly tipping, litter and evidence of antisocial behaviour will be removed from the woodland. Regular walkover surveys of pedestrian and vehicle routes, waterbodies and watercourses, buildings environs and formal landscaped grounds, and land adjacent to private residential gardens, as well as ad hoc observations will identify cleansing requirements.

2.114 Where repeat problems are identified, remedial action will be taken. This may include signage, changes in access patterns, changes in management practices and written communication with neighbouring properties or the owners of upstream litter or pollutant sources.

Legal Factors

Health and Safety

2.115 Peel will retain ultimate responsibility for the health and safety of the Site and will review health and safety as part of its regular inspections of the Site. The Site will be subject to informal inspections and a formal annual inspection. Whenever the Site is visited, any deficiencies in safety provision will be noted and acted upon through appropriate risk management procedures.

2.116 The Site will be managed to comply with all relevant health and safety legislation, approved codes of practice (ACOP’s) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance. Peel will be responsible for ensuring that risk assessments are undertaken for the Site as required under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and for monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of control measures implemented as a result of the risk assessment to ensure their effectiveness.

2.117 They will also be responsible for ensuring that accidents and incidents which occur on the Site are reported to the relevant enforcing authority as required by the Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013.

2.118 The health and safety regime for any work undertaken on the Site will follow the guidelines as laid down in the HSE publications, including HSG65 ‘Managing for Health and Safety and HSG268 ‘How to Control Risks at Work’.



2.119 Management of the Site will be in-line with all legislation relating to health and safety and the environment.



3.0 Management Intentions and Operations 3.1 This Chapter details the management intentions and operations based on the

landscape elements shown on the Illustrative Landscape Masterplan.

3.2 The intentions and operations have been informed by the Management Strategies to ensure operations are suitable for the habitat and species supported by the landscapes elements. The appendices should be referred to for full details of the management and protection of ecological receptors.

3.3 The matrix below highlights the relevance of the Management Strategies to each landscape element (retained and proposed).

3.4 Following the completion of this chapter as part of the Final LHMP, landscape maintenance schedules will be developed and appended. This will detail each maintenance operation as well as the timing and frequency.



Golf Resort Pre-Construction Phase

Soft Landscape Element: Invasive Species

Management Intentions

3.5 The following treatment methods are recommended for the control of invasive species Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam and Floating Pennywort. For full details on working methods and biosecurity measures please refer to the Invasive Species Management Strategy included as Appendix C.

3.6 As part of pre-commencement works an invasive species survey will be undertaken to identify any new invasive species and to establish the condition of known invasive species on site. These surveys will be informed by the results of control measures undertaken within this phase.

Management Operations

Japanese Knotweed

3.7 All Japanese knotweed within the Site will be treated by herbicide stem injection using a glyphosate based chemical. The Invasive Species Location Plan (TEP ref: G6741.09.001) identifies the locations of Japanese knotweed.

Himalayan Balsam

3.8 Himalayan balsam identified within the woodlands will be mechanically mown following the removal of rhododendron, with return visits to flail mow/ strim new shoots.

3.9 Where Himalayan balsam is associated with open areas, hedgerows and waterbodies this will be managed by strimming, with return visits to strim new shoots.

Floating Pennywort

3.10 All floating pennywort will be treated with a glyphosate based chemical herbicide spray and appropriate adjuvant to enable the glyphosate to be absorbed more efficiently.

Soft Landscape Element: Existing Woodland


3.11 During this phase preparatory woodland management activities will commence and comprise of: initial rhododendron clearance; rhododendron mapping, monitoring and sampling; and risk management. This will increase light penetration to the woodland floor, promoting the natural regeneration of vegetation.




Invasive Species

3.12 Prior to the commencement of works, an up to date plan showing the extent of rhododendron within the Site will be produced. This may be based on the plans at Drawing Series 4 within the Woodland, Trees and Hedgerow Strategy included as Appendix A and/or include additional information produced by alternate methods such as LiDAR scanning. This plan will form the baseline against which progress towards eradication will be measured.

3.13 In areas where there are no bluebells, a mulcher will be used to clear rhododendron. In areas where bluebells are present, hand cutting will be used with brash removed to ensure it does not smother ground-flora.

3.14 A description of the distribution of rhododendron and the method for removal are described within and shown on Drawing Series 4 within the Woodland, Trees and Hedgerow Strategy included as Appendix A.

Constraints

3.15 For full details please refer to Chapter 3.0 of the Woodland, Trees and Hedgerow Strategy included as Appendix A.

Bluebells

3.16 Prior to commencement of construction, a survey will be undertaken between mid-April and the end of May to map the extent of bluebell sensitivity.

3.17 Machinery and vehicle access and storage will avoid these identified areas. Where possible, such works will be carried out during winter when the bluebells are underground. Where this is not feasible, turves containing bluebell will be removed from the areas to be affected, and translocated to hedgerow bases or areas of retained woodland.

Badgers

3.18 Immediately prior to commencement of any activities, a badger survey of proposed works areas will be undertaken by an ecologist. If badgers are suspected at any point during works, activities will cease immediately and an ecologist contacted for advice.

3.19 If active badger setts are identified, no works affecting the soil may be undertaken within 30m of setts, including outliers without a license from NE. If it is necessary to work within 30m of a badger sett, all operations should be covered by an approved Reasonable Avoidance Measures (RAMs) method statement which will detail how impacts on badgers will be avoided or mitigated.

Breeding Birds

3.20 Woodland management will be carried out outside of the main bird nesting season of March to August inclusive. If avoidance of the bird nesting season is unavoidable, any works will be preceded by a nesting bird check by a suitably experienced ecologist. If active nests are present, works will need to avoid the area of the nest until the young have fledged.



Barn Owls

3.21 Barn owl boxes will be installed 6 months in advance of the construction phase. Within the first 6 months of installation, no tree works will be permissible within 50m of a barn owl box.

3.22 Any works impacting the woodland edge will be carried out outside of the barn owl nesting season (deemed to be February to October inclusive). If this is unavoidable, any works will be preceded by an inspection by a suitably licensed ecologist. If an active barn owl nest is present then a fenced buffer of at least 30m from the canopy edge of the tree will need to be implemented during the nesting period.

3.23 Disturbance at the barn owl nest/ roost site at Home Farm will be avoided during the pre-construction phase. Any general maintenance or preparatory works undertaken within 30m of the barn owl nest/ roost site will be undertaken outside of the barn owl breeding season (deemed to be February to October inclusive).

Great Crested Newts

3.24 Any activities that cause disturbance at ground level should be avoided within 250m of any pond with confirmed GCN presence. If it is necessary to work within 250m of a pond with confirmed newt activity this will require an approved methodology and ecological supervision.

3.25 Within the GCN Reserve, the EM should be consulted on all planned arboricultural operations.

Invasive Species

3.26 Areas of Japanese knotweed will be clearly marked and fenced. All tree works that are required within the fenced area must only be undertaken during the winter months during which above ground parts of the plant are dead. All material containing living tissue should be regarded as contaminated waste.

3.27 Himalayan balsam is widespread on the Site. It grows mainly in woodland, particularly along margins and water. It is spread by seed dispersal and all nearby soils may therefore be contaminated.

3.28 For full details on working methods and biosecurity measures please refer to the Invasive Species Management Strategy included as Appendix C.

Inspections

3.29 A tree hazard inspection will be undertaken by trained arboriculturists of mature trees within or adjacent to areas of public access. The inspection will include checking for damage and disease, and to maintain appropriate height clearances for safe pedestrian access.

3.30 The inspections will be carried out as recommended in line with the Tree Risk Management Strategy (Zoning Strategy) as set out in the Woodland, Tree and Management Strategy included as Appendix A.



Soft Landscape Element: Woodland Planting


3.31 Woodland planting is proposed to offset the loss of woodland associated with the development, to create new connected habitats and to provide screening and a backdrop to the development. The establishment of tree height, understorey and structural diversity will be prioritised.


3.32 New woodland planting will be inspected three times per year. Any failures within the first 5 years will be replaced. Damage to planting tubes, ties and stakes will be rectified as required.

3.33 Strimming to reduce weed competition, checking of stakes and tubes, watering, and formative pruning will be undertaken as required.

3.34 Planting tubes, ties and stakes will be removed as required.

Soft Landscape Element: Specimen / Parkland Tree Planting


3.35 Specimen trees within the parkland are proposed to reinstate elements of the designed landscape character and provide habitats associated with mature trees.


3.36 Within the first three to five years of establishment, a mulch composted wood chip or bark mulch will be laid around the base of all young plants to suppress weed growth and will be maintained to a depth of 65mm.

3.37 Where trees are staked, the stakes and ties will be checked monthly and it is anticipated that they will need adjusting at least twice annually. Any broken or damaged stakes will be replaced and ties re-fixed at a slightly lower position, allowing for growth since planting.

3.38 Remove stakes as necessary, when the tree is suitably established, approximately in year 3.

3.39 Newly planted trees will require re-firming as required during the first three years.

3.40 To reduce excessive competition, a weed free area will be retained around any trees less than 3m in height and will be maintained to a diameter of 0.5m around the base of the trees using glyphosate spray twice a year.

3.41 Young trees will be formatively pruned to develop a clean stem or stems to at least 2.5m.

3.42 Any specimen tree failures within the 20 year management period covered by the LHMP will be replaced. Deciduous species will be replaced when dormant in early November to late March. Conifers and evergreen species will be replaced in September/ October or April/ May.



3.43 New planting will be watered as required during the first five years.

Inspections:

3.44 An assessment of the condition and structure of trees will be carried out at least three times a year to determine the requirements for thinning, beating up, hazard tree works, formative pruning and addressing branch/stem breakages.

Soft Landscape Element: Hedgerows


3.45 Hedgerows will be retained and protected during development works to maintain their biodiversity value. Retained hedgerows will be enhanced by filling in gaps to create fully intact hedgerows using native species of shrubs and trees.

3.46 Hedgerow planting is proposed to recreate lost hedgerow where appropriate to the landscape context and to reinstate habitats associated with broadleaved hedgerows. The establishment of density, finished height, and species mix will be prioritised.


Establishment of Proposed Hedgerows

3.47 Management operations during the establishment phase (until branches of adjacent plants fully merge together) will comprise of weed control, watering (if required) and formative ‘facing up’ of the hedgerow to establish dense branch growth. New planting will be re-firmed as required.

3.48 Hedgerow establishment will be monitored three times per year. Within the first three to five years of establishment, a mulch composted wood chip or bark mulch will be laid around the base of all young plants to suppress weed growth and will be maintained to a depth of 65mm.

3.49 Hedgerow will be trimmed lightly annually until the desired outer dimensions are achieved to encourage density.

3.50 Any plant failures will be replaced. Deciduous species will be replaced when dormant in early November to late March. Conifers and evergreen species will be replaced in September/ October or April/ May.

Constraints

3.51 Any hedgerow management will be carried out outside of the bird nesting season (between March and August). Should any works be required within the bird nesting season an assessment will be undertaken by a suitably qualified ecologist before any works commence. If active nests are present, works will need to avoid the area of the nest until the young have fledged.



Soft Landscape Element: Aquatic Habitats


3.52 The pre-construction phase will predominantly involve preparations for construction including the advanced creation of compensatory habitats and mitigation for impacts on ponds and amphibians as shown in Drawing 2: G6741.07.001 GCN Mitigation Strategy within the Amphibian and Pond Management Strategy (TEP ref: 6741.07.001) included as Appendix E.

3.53 Management would cover GCN mitigation ponds, existing, enhanced and newly created ponds.


3.54 The GCN mitigation ponds will be visually inspected on a monthly basis and any debris or rubbish will be removed. However, in the event that soft pliable debris is noted within the water during the period April to August inclusive, these items will be left in situ as they may potentially support amphibian eggs. Water quality will be visually monitored during these inspections for any signs of pollutants (e.g. scum, excessive algal growth and discolouration) and invasive species. Remedial actions will be implemented accordingly. The advice of an ecologist will be sought, where remedial actions may significantly affect the ecology of the pond.

3.55 Monitor for the presence of fish in GCN ponds annually in June. If found, fish removal will be implemented in accordance with current best practice. At the time writing, guidance set out by Amphibian and Reptile Conservation is the most relevant (Fish Control Methods for Great Crested Newt Conservation, September 2010). The first option for fish removal will include draining down ponds in winter and leaving them to dry to remove fish. This may be combined with trapping or electrofishing, during the dormant period during late autumn or early spring.

Inspection

3.56 Monitor for the presence of non-native plant species annually during June and immediately remove any found to be present.

3.57 In the event significant works are required to a new pond more than one year after their completion (such as draining to fix levels or desilting), a licensed newt ecologist will be appointed to carry out an amphibian survey prior to the works.

Soft Landscape Element: Marginal Planting


3.58 Planting of marginal plants suitable for newt egg laying, and the use of artificial egg laying strips should there be insufficient vegetation in Years 1 and 2 following pond creation will be implemented.

3.59 Maintenance will ensure that planting establishes into suitable habitat for breeding GCN.




3.60 Noxious weeds such as docks, thistles, nettles, ragwort and willowherb will be controlled by hand pulling.

3.61 If required, herbicide treatment of weeds will be limited to a controlled treatment of glyphosate which will require prior approval by the Environment Agency where within close proximity to waterbodies.

Ecological Feature: Amphibian Refuge Features


3.62 One hibernacula will be created in close association with each new pond. The location of each hibernacula will be micro-sited so that they are away from public access routes and will not be impacted on in the future. .

3.63 Log piles will be created within woodland during routine management.

3.64 Amphibian refuge features are to be maintained in a viable condition so as to function to provide shelter and winter refuge to amphibians.


3.65 Amphibian refuge features will be inspected at least once a month to ensure they are in a viable condition.

3.66 Access points into the refuge features will be maintained free of blockages (debris and silt, for example).

3.67 In the event the condition of the refuge feature deteriorates to a point that maintenance cannot ensure its viability, a new refuge feature will be recreated nearby. The existing refuge feature will be maintained in situ in its existing condition; if this is not desirable, an ecologist licensed to handle GCN will supervise the dismantling of the non-functioning refuge feature.

3.68 Dead wood arising from woodland management (where this cannot be left in situ) will be used to supplement amphibian refuges to support their function.

Ecological Feature: Bat Boxes


3.69 Details of the number, indicative locations and specifications of bat boxes and hotels to be installed are found within the Bat Management Strategy (TEP ref: 6741.06.001) included as Appendix H.

3.70 Bat boxes will be maintained in a viable condition to provide replacement habitat during construction and roost habitat throughout the year.


3.71 All bat boxes and bat hotels will be inspected once annually in April and examined for damage by a Level 2 bat licensed Ecologist, to inform maintenance. Maintenance work will be scheduled for September, in accordance with the EPSL.



3.72 Monitoring checks for evidence of bat roosts will be undertaken alongside the maintenance checks detailed above, for a period of five years following bat box installation. In addition, in Year 1, 3 and 5, three nocturnal roost surveys will be undertaken between May and August in accordance with current best practice (BCT, 2016). The frequency of any on-going survey will be reviewed in light of the results of Year 5.

Ecological Feature: Bird and Barn Owl Boxes


3.73 Details of the number and location of bird boxes to be installed are found within the Bird Mitigation Strategy (TEP ref: 6741.05.001) included as Appendix F.

3.74 Details of the number, indicative locations and specifications of barn owl boxes to be installed are included within the Barn Owl Management Strategy (TEP ref: 6741.04.001) included as Appendix G.

3.75 Bird and barn owl boxes will be maintained in a viable condition to provide replacement habitat during construction and provide nest and roost habitat throughout the year.


3.76 Bird and barn owl boxes will be inspected annually in November to ensure they remain in viable condition. Where any box is found to be damaged, it will be replaced a similar model prior to the next March.

3.77 Bird and barn owl boxes will be cleaned of any residual nest material and debris. This will be done in situ without adjustment to position or orientation of the box by removal of the inspection panels. In the event the nest box is occupied the box will be closed without cleaning and cleaning will be delayed until the following year. In the event that the box is occupied by wasp or hornets, the box will be removed to a safe place away from regularly accessed public places and a replacement box will be installed.

Golf Resort Construction Phase

3.78 Management will be carried out in accordance with the CEMP in-line with the principles detailed within this LHMP and the Management Strategies appended.

Golf Resort Post-Construction Phase (Habitat Management)

All Areas


3.79 The Site will be inspected regularly and formally assessed annually to confirm the Site is being managed appropriately. Health and safety inspections will ensure any hazards are identified and remedial measures are actioned.

3.80 Cleansing will be carried out regularly to retain high amenity value.




3.81 An informal inspection and general cleanse of the Site will be carried out on a weekly basis.

3.82 All litter will be removed from the Site and disposed of in an authorised manner. Any fly-tipping will be removed as soon as possible in order to discourage reoccurrences.

3.83 The waterbodies and watercourses are to be included as part of this routine cleanse.

Constraints

3.84 Care must be taken during cleansing to check for wildlife, which may be hiding in or under items. Any wildlife found will be returned to suitable cover.

3.85 When removing material from within or near to waterbodies, care must be taken to check for amphibians, which may be hiding in or under items. Any amphibians, except GCN, found will be returned to suitable cover. It is an offence to handle GCN unless you have a specific licence from NE.

3.86 Night-time working and the use of artificial lighting will be avoided, particularly at dusk and dawn when bats will be leaving and returning to roost in accordance with the principles of sensitive lighting, set out in the embedded Lighting Strategy (ES Volume 4: Appendix 3.2).

Inspections

3.87 A health and safety inspection will be undertaken to identify any health and safety hazards. Any hazards will be made safe as far as is practicable. The inspection will be undertaken annually.

3.88 Results from the health and safety inspection, as well as any remedial measures, will be compiled and presented within the annual report which will be used in the review of the management plan as detailed in Chapter 4.0.



3.89 The following treatment methods are recommended for the control of invasive species Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam. For full details on working methods and biosecurity measures please refer to the Invasive Species Management Strategy included as Appendix C.

3.90 An invasive species survey will be undertaken to identify the extent of invasive species present within this phase. The survey should be undertaken in the summer months when any potential infestations will be flourishing and at their most visible.

Japanese Knotweed

3.91 Any newly identified Japanese knotweed within the Site will be treated by in-situ using a herbicide spray.



Himalayan Balsam

3.92 Any Himalayan balsam identified will be hand-pulled, with the plant and roots removed in its entirety.

Soft Landscape Element: Existing Woodland


3.93 The main operations during this phase will be accelerated understorey development planting; ongoing rhododendron control; woodland thinning and improvement works; monitoring and sampling; litter removal; and risk management.

3.94 Existing woodland will be retained and will provide wildlife corridors important for ecological connectivity and opportunities for foraging and refuge.

3.95 Management will also be carried out to ensure a well-developed woodland structure that includes a ground layer, shrub layer, understorey and canopy to offer a wide range of habitat niches for breeding birds, badgers, bats and GCN.


3.96 To create an age structure within the woodland blocks, a cyclical programme (5-10yr cycle) of thinning, felling and coppicing introduced with the aim of increasing species as well as structural diversity of the canopy layer and woodland edges will be implemented.

3.97 Woodland improvement works that will be undertaken as described within the Trees, Woodland and Hedgerow Management Strategy included as Appendix A.

3.98 Thinning works, when undertaken, will be targeted towards the removal of non-native tree species within the woodland. No more than 30% of trees in any area will be removed during any one thinning operation.

3.99 Trees for thinning will be cut to a level stump length of 150 mm for treatment with stump killer. Care will be taken to ensure that thinning/pruning operations do not cause damage to desirable plants, or rutting of the ground in wet conditions. A minimum of 50% of the stump surface will be scored over and treated to stop re-growth. Future growth of stumps will be monitored and additional cuts and applications of stump killer will be made over the following two years as required.

3.100 Scrub cutting will be scheduled at a time when there is no risk of damaging or destroying active bird nests and to enable berry-bearing scrub species to fruit for the benefit of foraging birds (i.e. between December and early February).

3.101 All arisings produced by woodland improvement works will be left within the woods. Brash will be cut and stacked neatly in habitat piles or windrows to a maximum height of 1.5m and maximum length of 10m. Cord wood and stems larger than 150mm in diameter will be cut to 1.2m lengths and stacked in double width log piles (i.e. piles with a central break) to a maximum height of 1m.



3.102 Brash piles, windrows and log piles will not be located within 10m of a woodland edge, a footpath, a watercourse or a waterbody. Where the quantity of brash is too large to be processed in this way or there are insufficient suitable areas to create piles then it will be chipped using a tracked chipper. Woodchip piles would be distinct and well-spaced; they would not be formed into linear bunds and would be no more than 1.5m in height. They would not be formed on areas of identified ecological significance, such as those containing bluebells.

3.103 Within woodland, deadwood that must be removed for safety purposes will be placed on the ground as if fallen and not removed.

3.104 Deadwood will be created in retained woodland by ring barking and within suitable areas standing deadwood will be created and maintained, as detailed in the Trees, Woodland and Hedgerow Strategy included as Appendix A.

Constraints

3.105 For full details please refer to Chapter 3.0 of the Trees, Woodland and Hedgerow Strategy included as Appendix A.

Bluebells

3.106 Prior to commencement of construction, a survey will be undertaken between mid-April and the end of May to map the extent of bluebell sensitivity.

3.107 Machinery and vehicle access and storage will avoid the identified areas or be carried out during winter when the bluebells are underground. Where this is not feasible, turves containing bluebell will be removed from the areas to be affected, and translocated to hedgerow bases or areas of retained woodland.

Badgers

3.108 Immediately prior to commencement of any activities, a badger survey of proposed works areas will be undertaken by an ecologist. If badgers are suspected at any point during works, activities will cease immediately and an ecologist contacted for advice.

3.109 If active badger setts are identified, no works affecting the soil may be undertaken within 30m of setts, including outliers without a license from NE. If it is necessary to work within 30m of a badger sett, all operations should be covered by an approved Reasonable Avoidance Measures (RAMs) method statement which will detail how impacts on badgers will be avoided or mitigated.

Bats

3.110 Reasonable Avoidance Measures will be put in place for the loss of any trees with bat roosting potential during the woodland management. These will include:

Tool box talks to ensure all relevant site staff are aware of the objectives of mitigation, how to implement, where to seek support if required.

Requirements of any EPSL (for ease of reference in a single, applied document).

Pre-commencement checks – the requirement for re-survey will be reviewed where construction is proposed two years or later than the date



of previous survey. This is in recognition of the extended construction period and the ecology of bats which use a number of seasonal roost sites throughout their life cycle. Update surveys will not be undertaken where RAMs offer a robust alternative.

Pre-felling checks on trees with roost suitability. Ecological supervision and soft felling, where appropriate.

3.111 Woodland to be cleared will be undertaken outside of the active bat season (April to September), where possible.

Breeding Birds

3.112 Woodland management will be carried out outside of the main bird nesting season of March to August inclusive. If avoidance of the bird nesting season is unavoidable, any works will be preceded by a nesting bird check by a suitably experienced ecologist. If active nests are present, works will need to avoid the area of the nest until the young have fledged.

Barn Owls

3.113 Barn owl boxes will be installed 6 months in advance of the construction phase. Within the first 6 months of installation, no tree works will be permissible within 50m of a barn owl box.

3.114 Any works impacting the woodland edge will be carried out outside of the barn owl nesting season (deemed to be February to October inclusive). If this is unavoidable, any works will be preceded by an inspection by a suitably licensed ecologist. If an active barn owl nest is present then a fenced buffer of at least 30m from the canopy edge of the tree will need to be implemented during the nesting period.

3.115 Disturbance at the barn owl nest/ roost site at Home Farm will be avoided during the pre-construction phase. Any general maintenance or preparatory works undertaken within 30m of the barn owl nest/ roost site will be undertaken outside of the barn owl breeding season (deemed to be February to October inclusive).

Great Crested Newts

3.116 Any activities that cause disturbance at ground level should be avoided within 250m of any pond with confirmed GCN presence. If it is necessary to work within 250m of a pond with confirmed newt activity this will require an approved methodology and ecological supervision.

3.117 Within the GCN Reserve, the EM should be consulted on all planned arboricultural operations.

Invasive Species

3.118 Areas of Japanese knotweed will be clearly marked and fenced. All tree works that are required within the fenced area must only be undertaken during the winter months during which above ground parts of the plant are dead. All material containing living tissue should be regarded as contaminated waste.



3.119 Himalayan balsam is widespread on the Site. It grows mainly in woodland, particularly along margins and water. It is spread by seed dispersal and all nearby soils may therefore be contaminated.

3.120 For full details on working methods and biosecurity measures please refer to the Invasive Species Management Strategy included as Appendix C.

Tree Preservation Orders

3.121 Any tree works to TPO trees must be authorised by written permission from the local authority.

Felling Licences

3.122 It is an offence under the Forestry Act (1967) to fell trees without a licence unless an exemption applies.

3.123 Pruning; small scale felling; and felling in a domestic garden, orchard, or designated open space are amongst those works that may be exempt.

3.124 Removal of trees that are smaller than 80mm in diameter at 1.3m; thinning of trees smaller than 100mm in diameter at 1.3m; and coppicing of stems that are smaller than 150mm in diameter at 1.3m are exempt.

3.125 All tree removal that is shown on Tree Removal Plans in the Arboricultural Impact Assessment can be done without a felling licence once full planning permission is granted. All other works that are described in the LHMP (broadly, tree management and woodland thinning) may require a felling licence.

Inspections


3.127 The inspections will be carried out as recommended in line with the Tree Risk Management Strategy (Zoning Strategy) as set out within the Woodland, Tree and Management Strategy included as Appendix A.

Invasive Species (Rhododendron ponticum)

3.128 In areas where there are no bluebells, a mulcher will be used to clear rhododendron. In areas where bluebells are present, hand cutting will be used, and brash removed to ensure it does not smother ground-flora.

3.129 Following the initial removal of large woody rhododendron from woodland compartments, it is anticipated that there will be an ongoing requirement to remove new growth. New growth can occur from stumps, roots and the seed bank. This will diminish over time until the existing plants have died and the seed bank has been exhausted.



3.130 Full details on the distribution of rhododendron and method of and constraints to removal are described within and shown on Drawing Series 4 within the Woodland, Trees and Hedgerow Strategy included as Appendix A.

Inspections



3.133 Surveys of all woodland to monitor the results of thinning operations and identify additional areas requiring thinning works will be undertaken biennially.

Soft Landscape Element: Woodland Understorey Planting


3.134 In order to accelerate the establishment of structural diversity in woodland, additional planting will be undertaken following the second thinning. This will include additional understorey species to augment the density of understorey and to add a secondary layer to it.


3.135 The understorey in these areas will be restocked either by coppicing, layering or planting.

3.136 Where suitable trees are available, they will be coppiced to convert them to an understorey form that is bushier and increases low level foliage. This practice will be used on maiden trees up to a diameter of 250mm or those with natural or previously coppiced multi-stemmed form. Most broadleaved species coppice well including hazel, wych elm, ash, sweet chestnut, beech and oak. Poplar and cherry do not coppice well. Most coniferous species do not coppice.

3.137 Where the understorey is sparse but individuals are present, layering will be used to accelerate the colonisation of vacant areas or augment the understorey. Suitable side branches will be selected and layered. Once established, propagated specimens may be transplanted within the immediate area or left in-situ to develop.

3.138 Where there are no suitable specimens or conditions for coppicing or layering, areas of poor understorey will be improved by new planting. Recommended species are included within the Trees, Woodland and Hedgerow Management Strategy included as Appendix A.

Inspections

3.139 New understorey planting will be inspected three times per year. Any failures within the first 5 years will be replaced. It will thereafter be managed as part of its parent woodland.



Soft Landscape Element: Woodland Edge


3.140 Woodland edge management activities will occur within the first 10m of woodland from the newly exposed edge and provide a graduated edge with scrub and grassland between the woodland.

3.141 Woodland edge planting/scrub provides suitable terrestrial habitat for birds and foraging habitat for bats.


3.142 Pruning will be undertaken to clear deadwood, promote healthy growth and produce desired growth of flowers, fruit, foliage or winter colour as appropriate. Dead, broken, damaged, diseased branches will be removed. Pruning will also include for clearing out crossing branches and branches growing toward the middle of the plant.

3.143 Pruning will be will be carried out between December and February when there is no risk of damaging or destroying active bird nests and to enable berry-bearing scrub species to fruit for the benefit of foraging birds.

3.144 Any plants subject to vandalism or storm damage should be pruned straight away.

3.145 Any damaged, failing or dead shrubs will be replaced within the first five years. Deciduous species will be replaced when dormant in early November to late March. Conifers, evergreen and herbaceous species will be replaced in September/ October or April/ May.

3.146 Weed control will include spot treatment using selective herbicide of noxious weeds such as docks, thistles, nettles, ragwort and willowherb.

3.147 In the long term, consideration will be given to active management, e.g. cyclical thinning and coppicing to create greater structural diversity.

3.148 Works to improve aerodynamic resilience will include thinning, scalloping and height reduction. The final scope of works at each woodland edge will be determined on site and trees for pruning or removal will be marked up by the EM. The total number of trees that would be removed within the woodland edge would not typically exceed 10%. For more details please refer to the Trees, Woodland and Hedgerow Management Strategy included as Appendix A.

Constraints

3.149 Woodland management will be undertaken outside of the bird nesting season, between September and February. Should any works be required within the bird nesting season (March to August) an assessment will be undertaken by a suitably qualified ecologist before any works commence. If active nests are present, works will need to avoid the area of the nest until the young have fledged.

3.150 A licensed bat ecologist will be consulted if habitat management, including tree pruning or felling, is required within close proximity to known roosts or in habitats which have the potential to support roosting bats.



Inspections


Soft Landscape Element: Woodland Planting


3.152 Woodland planting is proposed to offset the loss of woodland associated with the development, to create new connected habitats and to provide screening and a backdrop to the development. The establishment of tree height, understorey and structural diversity will be prioritised.

3.153 Woodland planting will join together large woodland areas, improving the connectivity of the woodland resource for birds.


3.154 New woodland planting will be inspected three times per year. Any failures within the first 5 years will be replaced. Damage to planting tubes, ties and stakes will be rectified as required.

3.155 Strimming to reduce weed competition, checking of stakes and tubes, watering, and formative pruning will be undertaken as required.

3.156 Woodland thinning would be undertaken once in the first 10 years, removing some 25% of trees whilst maintaining species diversity. Thereafter thinning will be undertaken as required at intervals of between 5 and 10 years removing decreasing proportions of trees to promote a balanced age and species structure.

3.157 Planting tubes, ties and stakes will be removed as required.

Soft Landscape Element: Existing Specimen Trees


3.158 Existing specimen trees will be retained and managed as detailed within the Trees, Woodland and Hedgerow Management Strategy included as Appendix A.


3.159 Open grown trees will not generally be pruned or worked unless it is required for one of the following reasons:

Safety; Retrenchment; Browse line maintenance; Formative pruning; or Maintenance (including clearances).

3.160 Golf course managers and groundskeepers will not undertake or instruct ad hoc pruning work for aesthetic reasons or for 'tidiness'. A record of all tree works will be recorded by the EM.



Safety

3.161 Works for safety reasons will be undertaken as required in accordance with the principle of least intervention.

3.162 The identification of requirements for works and the specification thereof will be by a qualified arboriculturist. Works will not be undertaken at the discretion of groundskeepers, contractors, site managers or any person not qualified to level 5 in arboriculture on safety grounds.

3.163 Where deadwood is removed for safety reasons, it will be retained on site. Within long roughs and woodland, large diameter deadwood will be retained within the drip line of the tree of origin. All other deadwood will be relocated to beneath the nearest suitable tree of the same species.

Retrenchment

3.164 Tree reduction, including by destructive pruning or veteranisation will be preferred to tree removal. Open grown trees within the parkland will only be removed if there is an imminent risk of structural failure that cannot be remedied by reduction.

3.165 Trees that are stag heading will be retained unless safety considerations prevent it. Works to manage the senescence and decline of mature trees may be undertaken. All such works will seek to preserve the largest amount of the remaining tree for the longest possible time.

3.166 Coronet cuts and other veteranisation methods will be used where appropriate. Major limbs and deadwood from retrenchment pruning will be laid beneath the canopy but brash may be removed.

Browse line maintenance

3.167 Open grown trees will be pruned to maintain a browse line at 1.8m above ground level to mimic the effects of browsing by deer. If deer numbers are sufficient to maintain browse lines naturally, no pruning will be required.

3.168 No other crown lifting of trees in the parkland will be undertaken unless for reasons of safety clearances above marked and surfaced vehicle and pedestrian routes.

3.169 Artificial browse line creation will necessitate deviation from the recommended method of crown lifting described by B3998:2010. Branches larger than 50mm in diameter at a height of 1.8m that breach the browse line (i.e. they hang lower than 1.8m when in leaf) will be pruned to the nearest natural target pruning point above 1.8m. Branches smaller than 50mm in diameter will be pruned 'strictly' at a height of 1.8m, notwithstanding the availability of natural target pruning points.

Formative pruning

3.170 Pruning to facilitate the development of good form and to remediate developing structural defects will be undertaken at the discretion of a qualified arboriculturist.



Maintenance

3.171 Crown lifting above marked and surfaced vehicle and pedestrian routes may be undertaken as necessary. Crown lifting for pedestrian access will be to 2.4m. Crown lifting for vehicle access will be dependent on the size of vehicle up to a maximum of 5.2m.

3.172 Mowing and strimming will be undertaken with care to avoid damage to buttresses, bark and surface roots. Replenishment of woodchip and mulches will be undertaken as necessary.

3.173 Tree and branch failures will be removed where they present an obstruction or a hazard.

Veteranisation

3.174 Suitable trees will be selected for a process known as veteranisation. This involves highly specialised and pruning operations to trees to mimic natural damage and the aging process; sometimes referred to as 'destructive pruning'.

3.175 Each instance of veteranisation requires a bespoke design, in response to the form of the tree as well as its species and context and will be detailed in the Schedule of operations in line with the scheme set out in the Woodland, Trees and Hedgerow Strategy included as Appendix A.

Deadwood Management

3.176 Within woodland, deadwood that must be removed for safety purposes will be placed on the ground as if fallen and not removed. In the case of moribund open grown specimen trees within the parkland that must be reduced in size for safety purposes, deadwood may be arranged to minimise obstruction but will also not be removed

3.177 Deadwood that is removed or falls from trees in the fairway, semi-rough, tees, greens and formal or hard landscaped parts of the Site will be moved to the nearest woodland. Where significant deadwood is left adjacent to senescent parkland trees, it may be desirable to install discrete signage explaining its habitat function to visitors.

Constraints

3.178 Tree works will be carried out outside of the bird nesting season (between March and August). Should any works be required within the bird nesting season an assessment will be undertaken by a suitably qualified ecologist before any works commence. If active nests are present, works will need to avoid the area of the nest until the young have fledged.

Inspections





Soft Landscape Element: Specimen / Parkland Tree Planting


3.181 Specimen tree within the parkland are proposed to reinstate elements of the designed landscape character and provide habitats associated with mature open grown trees.

3.182 Within the golf course, any tree that is removed will be replaced at the same or a nearby suitable location with a species of equal mature size. Tree guards will be maintained and new trees will have parkland style free-standing welded steel or timber post and rail guards.


3.183 Within the first three to five years of establishment, a mulch composted wood chip or bark mulch will be laid around the base of all young plants to suppress weed growth and will be maintained to a depth of 65mm.

3.184 Where trees are staked, the stakes and ties will be checked monthly and it is anticipated that they will need adjusting at least twice annually. Any broken or damaged stakes will be replaced and ties re-fixed at a slightly lower position, allowing for growth since planting.

3.185 Remove stakes as necessary, when the tree is suitably established, approximately in year 3.

3.186 Newly planted trees will require re-firming as required during the first three years.

3.187 To reduce excessive competition, a weed free area will be retained around any trees less than 3m in height and will be maintained to a diameter of 0.5m around the base of the trees using glyphosate spray twice a year.

3.188 Young trees will be formatively pruned to develop a clean stem or stems to at least 2.5m.

3.189 Once trees attain a height of 3m, the maintenance of a weed free base and formative pruning can be discontinued.

3.190 Parkland trees will not be crown lifted. They will be allowed to develop a natural browse line by the activity of deer. The development of browse lines will be monitored. If deer activity is insufficient to maintain browse lines or if lower browse lines are created by Roe deer, Muntjac deer or Chinese Water deer trees will be pruned to create and maintain an artificial browse line at 1.8m. This will create a canopy outline with a flat bottom that is characteristic of parkland and allows pedestrian passage beneath.



3.191 Artificial browse line creation will necessitate deviation from the recommended method of crown lifting described by B3998:2010. Branches larger than 50mm in diameter at a height of 1.8m that breach the browse line (i.e. they hang lower than 1.8m when in leaf) will be pruned to the nearest natural target pruning point above 1.8m. Branches smaller than 50mm in diameter will be pruned 'strictly' at a height of 1.8m, notwithstanding the availability of natural target pruning points.

3.192 Artificial browse lines would follow the contour beneath the tree canopy rather than being created flat and level.

3.193 Any specimen tree failures within the 20 year management period covered by the LHMP will be replaced. Deciduous species will be replaced when dormant in early November to late March. Conifers and evergreen species will be replaced in September/ October or April/ May.

3.194 New planting will be watered as required during the first five years.

Inspections:

3.195 An assessment of the condition and structure of trees will be carried out at least three times a year to determine the requirements for thinning, beating up, hazard tree works, formative pruning and addressing branch/stem breakages.

Soft Landscape Element: Hedgerows


3.196 Hedgerows will be retained and protected during development works to maintain their biodiversity value. Retained hedgerows will be enhanced by filling in gaps to create fully intact hedgerows using native species of shrubs and trees.

3.197 Hedgerow planting is proposed to recreate lost hedgerow where appropriate to the landscape context and to reinstate habitats associated with broadleaved hedgerows. The establishment of density, finished height, and species mix will be prioritised.


Establishment of Proposed Hedgerows

3.198 Management operations during the establishment phase (until branches of adjacent plants fully merge together) will comprise of weed control, watering (if required) and formative ‘facing up’ of the hedgerow to establish dense branch growth. New planting will be re-firmed as required.

3.199 Hedgerow establishment will be monitored three times per year. Within the first three to five years of establishment, a mulch composted wood chip or bark mulch will be laid around the base of all young plants to suppress weed growth and will be maintained to a depth of 65mm.

3.200 Hedgerow will be trimmed lightly annually until the desired outer dimensions are achieved to encourage density.



3.201 Any plant failures will be replaced. Deciduous species will be replaced when dormant in early November to late March. Conifers and evergreen species will be replaced in September/ October or April/ May.

General

3.202 Once hedges are sufficiently established (the EM will assess this), ongoing management will be by flailing wherever health and safety considerations do not prevent it.

3.203 Hedge cutting will be done at least twice annually depending on the rate of regrowth.

3.204 Hedgerow on woodland margins will be flailed on one side only. The top and rear of woodland edge hedgerow will not be cut. All other hedges will be finished square.

3.205 Where appropriate to the form, species and context, hedges will also be laid. Hedge laying will be done according to the local vernacular using a double row of alternately placed stakes at 45cm spacing without bindings. Pleachers will be laid between the stake rows at 45 degrees with brush pulled outwards and woven around the stakes.

3.206 Hedge laying will be done according to the local vernacular using a double row of alternately placed stakes at 45cm spacing without bindings. Pleachers will be laid between the stake rows at 45 degrees with brush pulled outwards and woven around the stakes.

3.207 Hedges that are laid will be finished square and thereafter trimmed as per other hedges.

3.208 Hedge laying will be undertaken between 1st November and 1st March. Hedges that are laid will be reviewed every 5 years to determine the appropriate time for re-laying.

Constraints

3.209 Any hedgerow management will be carried out outside of the bird nesting season (between March and August). Should any works be required within the bird nesting season an assessment will be undertaken by a suitably qualified ecologist before any works commence. If active nests are present, works will need to avoid the area of the nest until the young have fledged.

Soft Landscape Element: Amenity Grassland


3.210 Open areas of amenity grassland is proposed within Pretoria Park and will be managed as required to maintain a tidy appearance.


3.211 During the first three years some areas of amenity grassland may require cultivating and re-seeding.

3.212 Grass cutting will be undertaken once a week throughout the growing season. The grass will be kept to a height of 15-25 mm.




Soft Landscape Element: Rough Grassland


3.214 These areas of grassland will be maintained as playable golf course.

3.215 These golf grasslands will provide ecological habitats for invertebrates and foraging opportunities for small mammals and birds, although they will be subject to frequent mowing.


3.216 During the first three years some areas of grassland may require cultivating and re-seeding.

3.217 Grass cutting will be undertaken 3-4 times per month throughout the growing season. The grass will be kept to a height of >50mm.


Soft Landscape Element: Retained and Wildflower Grasslands


3.219 Retained (Improved Grassland and Semi-Improved Neutral Grassland) and newly created grassland habitat (Far-Rough and Conservation Grassland (Wildflower Grassland) and Species-Rich Meadows) will be managed to maintain the botanical diversity and value for wildlife. The height of sward will be maintained to accommodate skylark.

3.220 Grassland management will promote structural and botanical diversity and prevent the grasslands from scrubbing over.

3.221 The timing and frequency of grass cuts will maximise conservation benefits of desirable flora species and maintaining grassland habitats. Cuttings will be removed to reduce nutrient content of the soil over time, promoting botanical diversity.

3.222 Disturbance of wildflower grassland areas will be minimised.


3.223 Routine management will include cutting the wildflower sward to a height of 150mm (approx.) in late February, and again in late September once seed heads have dropped.

3.224 In order to minimise disturbance to terrestrial habitat, wildflower grassland areas will be cut in sections (e.g. one third of the grassland area) on a weekly rotation to ensure areas of uncut vegetation are retained as refuge for amphibians and small mammals. Arisings will be left in situ for 24 hours to allow flower seed to disperse and will then be baled. Baled hay will be removed from site, and will be sold as feed/bedding for livestock.



3.225 The grass cuts must not be carried out by cutting the outer perimeter of the grassland areas and working in towards the centre, as this will trap young chicks, leaving them no opportunity for escape. Instead, grass cuts will work from one side of the area to the other, or from the centre of the grassland, out to the perimeters. Grass cuts will ensure the retention of a 3m buffer of uncut grass alongside hedgerows and woodlands with understorey vegetation.

3.226 The necessary health and safety precautions must be undertaken when cutting grass on steep slopes. All cuttings must be removed order to degrade soil nutrient content and promote an increasingly diverse sward. However, a small proportion of cuttings can be placed within suitable woodland areas to provide additional habitat for amphibians, invertebrates and small mammals.


Constraints

3.228 Grass cutting will be avoided between March and August to avoid the risk of disturbance to nesting birds. Should any works be required within the bird nesting season an assessment will be undertaken by a suitably qualified ecologist before any works commence. If active nests are present, works will need to avoid the area of the nest until the young have fledged.

3.229 Fertiliser is not to be applied to any of the wildflower areas in order to conserve the development of a diverse sward. The species mix may need review after the first complete flowering season to ensure no one species is becoming dominant.

3.230 Where grass is growing excessively within areas of wildflowers, yellow rattle will be sown in autumn to inhibit grass growth giving less aggressive species a chance to colonise.

Soft Landscape Element: Watercourses (Streams and Ditches)


3.231 Watercourses will be maintained to support a diverse and healthy population of small mammals, amphibians, insects and waterfowl.


Strimming

3.232 Strimming will be undertaken in late September or early October after seed heads have dropped, and cut to no less than a height of 100mm in order to prevent any risk to amphibians that may be present. All cuttings must be removed to prevent a build-up of nutrients.

3.233 Works will be carried out in an upstream direction and will leave at least one third of the ditch bottom untouched retaining a dense fringe of marginal emergents alongside either bank. Works will progress upstream in order to permit dislodged plant propagules and invertebrates to re-colonise in the disturbed substrate downstream.



3.234 Ditches will have a buffer of grassland which is mown regularly to 150mm to indicate the edge of the ditch; due to the proximity of the residential area. One third of the banks of the ditches will be strimmed annually and arisings removed. Use of herbicides near the ditches will be avoided/minimised.

Scrub Encroachment

3.235 Any colonising trees or shrubs within 5m of the ditches will be removed to prevent shading, which in time will reduce the biodiversity value of the ditches and access for maintenance.

Ditch De-silting

3.236 Ditches may require dredging in the future, however this will only be carried out if necessary to minimise disturbance of the microhabitat of the ditch. The requirement to dredge the ditches will be reviewed after the first five years; it is unlikely that there will be a need for any ditch clearance works at this point but it will indicate when the next appropriate review interval will be.

3.237 De-stilting of ditches will be undertaken from only one bank and minimised to short stretches at certain problem areas along the ditch to ensure minimal interference to banks wherever possible.

3.238 Spoil removed in de-silting is to be spread thinly along the top outside edge of the banks.

3.239 Dredging works will not be undertaken during the amphibian breeding season (February to August). Should any works be required an assessment will be undertaken by a suitably qualified ecologist before any works commence.

3.240 Herbicides will not be used within close proximity to the banks of the ditches.

Inspections

3.241 An annual inspection will be undertaken to monitor the ditch to assess any signs of drying, colonisation by vegetation and any accumulation of sediment or debris.

Soft Landscape Element: Waterbodies (Lakes and Ponds)


3.242 For larger waterbodies the maintenance of open water and provision of dense stands of emergents, tall herbs and wet grasslands is important to support a diverse and healthy population of small mammals, amphibians, insects, fish and waterfowl. Management should focus primarily on maximising the nature conservation potential of component features.

3.243 Maintenance of GCN ponds will assist natural colonisation by amphibians.

3.244 Waterbodies will also be managed to minimise health and safety issues.

3.245 Vegetation will be regularly managed to ensure the top and bottom of the bank and the water level of the waterbody is clearly visible.




All

3.246 Waterbodies should be managed to retain at least 35-60% of the surface area as open water through the cutting back or pulling out of marginal and emergent vegetation.

3.247 To ensure a diversity of aquatic flora species, macrophytes (e.g. reeds) will be cut back or pulled out if they are starting to become particularly dominant, to allow space for other species to grow and avoid the pond silting up.

3.248 Marginal and emergent vegetation control will be implemented during the autumn. Cutting or pulling will be implemented by hand. Arisings will be placed onto protective membrane around the pond edge for 48 hours. The arisings will then be removed to a designated compost heap within the open space and the membrane will be removed from site.

3.249 Waterbodies will be regularly inspected and kept free from litter and debris which may have a detrimental effect on biodiversity and affect public health and safety.

3.250 No fertilisers or pesticides will be used within perimeter grassland or within such proximity to that drift will affect the grassland or waterbodies.

3.251 In the event invasive or harmful species are identified, a treatment plan will be drawn up; spot treatment or pulling by hand will be the preferred method.

De-Silting

3.252 De-silting will be carried out in accordance with the recommendations set out in the Outline Lake De-silting Feasibility Study and Strategy (ES Volume 4: Appendix 14.9).

3.253 Immediately prior to commencement of any de-silting activities, a badger survey of proposed works areas will be undertaken by an ecologist. If badgers are suspected at any point during works, activities will cease immediately and an ecologist contacted for advice.

3.254 Machinery and vehicle access and storage will avoid woodland and woodland edge areas. If setts are found to be present, a 30m buffer around the sett will be implemented within which no works can be undertaken. Where this is not feasible, a Reasonable Avoidance Measures (RAMs) method statement will be required detailing how impacts on badgers will be avoided or mitigated.

Inspection

3.255 An annual inspection of waterbodies will be undertaken to assess bank stability, water quality, coverage of aquatic/marginal vegetation, drainage and depths, and pollution incidents.

3.256 In the event significant works are required to a new pond more than one year after their completion (such as draining to fix levels or desilting), a licensed newt ecologist will be appointed to carry out an amphibian survey prior to the works.



GCN Ponds

3.257 GCN mitigation ponds will be visually inspected on a monthly basis and any debris or rubbish will be removed. However, in the event that soft pliable debris is noted within the water during the period April to August inclusive, these items will be left in situ as they may potentially support amphibian eggs. Water quality will be visually monitored during these inspections for any signs of pollutants (e.g. scum, excessive algal growth and discolouration) and invasive species. Remedial actions will be implemented accordingly. The advice of an ecologist will be sought, where remedial actions may significantly affect the ecology of the pond.

3.258 Monitoring for the presence of fish in GCN ponds will be carried out annually in June. If found, fish removal will be implemented in accordance with current best practice. At the time writing, guidance set out by Amphibian and Reptile Conservation is the most relevant (Fish Control Methods for Great Crested Newt Conservation, September 2010). The first option for fish removal will include draining down ponds in winter and leaving them to dry to remove fish. This may be combined with trapping or electrofishing, during the dormant period during late autumn or early spring.

Soft Landscape Element: Marginal Planting


3.259 Marginal planting to the periphery of retained and newly created ponds will be maintained to support a diverse and healthy population of small mammals, amphibians, insects and waterfowl.


3.260 Maintenance of marginal vegetation will include strimming/cutting back invasive species (particularly reed, bulrush and reed sweet grass) to 150mm to prevent them from encroaching upon areas of open water and regular removal of dead vegetation and litter, which leads to reed beds drying out and loss of habitat through natural succession.

3.261 Marginal planting will be cut back (1/3 per annum) and thinned in September or November once annually by lifting and splitting masses of roots and tubers. Most plants will need to have their foliage trimmed but some will die back naturally.

3.262 It is important that cutting does not take place over the entire basin area, and should therefore be cut in alternate sections on annual rotation leaving uncut areas as refuge for wildlife.

3.263 Aquatic vegetation will be removed annually to retain between 30% and 60% of open water.

Constraints

3.264 If required, herbicide treatment of weeds will be limited to a controlled treatment of glyphosate which will require prior approval by the EA where within close proximity to waterbodies.



Ecological Feature: Amphibian Refuge Features


3.265 One hibernacula will be created in close association with each new pond. The location of each hibernacula will be micro-sited so that they are away from public access routes and will not be impacted on in the future.

3.266 Log piles will be created within woodland during routine management.

3.267 Amphibian refuge features are to be maintained in a viable condition so as to function to provide shelter and winter refuge to amphibians.


3.268 Amphibian refuge features will be inspected at least once a month to ensure they are in a viable condition.

3.269 Access points into the refuge features will be maintained free of blockages (debris and silt, for example).

3.270 Grass or shrub atop the refuge features and within 0.5m of the refuge features will be left uncut to avoid disturbance to the refuge feature.

3.271 In the event the condition of the refuge feature deteriorates to a point that maintenance cannot ensure its viability, a new refuge feature will be recreated nearby. The existing refuge feature will be maintained in situ in its existing condition; if this is not desirable, an ecologist licensed to handle great crested newts (to ensure competency) will be appointed by the Contractor to supervise the dismantling of the non-functioning refuge feature.

3.272 Dead wood arising from tree or hedgerow maintenance (where this cannot be left in situ) will be stacked in piles within the species rich meadow grassland or shrub surrounding or atop the amphibian refuges to supplement their function.

Ecological Feature: Bat Boxes


3.273 Details of the number, indicative locations and specifications of bat boxes and hotels to be installed are found within the Bat Management Strategy (TEP ref: 6741.06.001) included as Appendix H.

3.274 Bat boxes will be maintained in a viable condition to provide roost habitat throughout the year.


3.275 All bat boxes and bat hotels will be inspected once annually in April and examined for damage by a Level 2 bat licensed Ecologist, to inform maintenance. Maintenance work will be scheduled for September, in accordance with the EPSL.



3.276 Monitoring checks for evidence of bat roosts will be undertaken alongside the maintenance checks detailed above, for a period of five years following bat box installation. In addition, in Year 1, 3 and 5, three nocturnal roost surveys will be undertaken between May and August in accordance with current best practice guidance (BCT, 2016). The requirement for, and frequency of, on-going monitoring will be reviewed in light of the data collected in Year 5.

Ecological Feature: Bird and Barn Owl Boxes


3.277 Details of the number and location of bird boxes to be installed are in the Breeding Bird Mitigation Strategy (TEP ref: 6741.05.001) included as Appendix F.

3.278 Details of the number, indicative locations and specifications of barn owl boxes to be installed are included within the Barn Owl Management Strategy (TEP ref: 6741.04.001) included as Appendix G.

3.279 Bird boxes will be maintained in a viable condition to provide nest and roost habitat throughout the year.


3.280 Bird boxes will be inspected annually in November to ensure they remain in viable condition. Where any box is found to be damaged, it will be replaced a similar model prior to the next March.

3.281 Bird boxes will be cleaned of any residual nest material and debris. This will be done in situ without adjustment to position or orientation of the box by removal of the inspection panels. In the event the nest box is occupied the box will be closed without cleaning and cleaning will be delayed until the following year. In the event that the box is occupied by wasp or hornets, the box will be removed to a safe place away from regularly accessed public places and a replacement box will be installed.

Soft Landscape Element: Woodland Garden / Ornamental Planting


3.282 Planting within hard landscaping; the pleasure grounds; hotel, clubhouse and academy environs; and other ornamental contexts may include exotic and non-native trees which will be managed in accordance with the objectives of visual amenity and risk management.

3.283 Specific management plans for areas of ornamental and exotic plants within the gardens and grounds may be produced.

3.284 Royal Horticultural Society or similar good practice guidelines will guide pruning of all ornamental planting, pruning back growth by between one to two thirds in the appropriate season dedicated to the planting.

3.285 Routine dead heading/sucker control and weed removal will ensure these formal areas provide a high quality display. Allowance will be made for replacement of dead and diseased plants to maintain a well-stocked bed of healthy plants.




3.286 Within the first three to five years of establishment, a mulch composted wood chip or bark mulch will be laid around the base of all young plants to suppress weed growth and will be maintained to a depth of 65mm. Between April and September frequent inspections of these areas will be undertaken, removing weeds wherever necessary by hand pulling to assist the successful establishment of plants.

3.287 Pruning will be undertaken to clear deadwood, promote healthy growth and produce desired growth of flowers, fruit, foliage or winter colour as appropriate. Dead, broken, damaged, diseased branches will be removed. Pruning will also include for clearing out crossing branches and branches growing toward the middle of the plant. Pruning will be carried out between December and February.

3.288 Any damaged, failing or dead plants will be replaced within the first five years. Deciduous species will be replaced when dormant in early November to late March. Conifers, evergreen and herbaceous species will be replaced in September/ October or April/ May.


3.290 All new planting will be watered as required.

Constraints

3.291 Where the pruning is limited to the extent of the current year’s growth, work can be carried out at any time of year.

Soft Landscape Element: Fine Lawn


3.292 Fine lawn associated with the hotel complex will be managed as required to maintain a tidy appearance.


3.293 During the first three years some areas of amenity grassland may require cultivating and re-seeding.

3.294 Grass cutting will be undertaken once a week throughout the growing season. The grass will be kept to a height of 15-25 mm.


Hard Landscape Element: Heritage Features


3.296 The heritage features will be repaired and/or restored in accordance with the recommendations set out in Chapter 8: Action Plan by Character Area (Conservation Plan, Volume Two: Conservation Strategy, p. 26 - 33).



Inspection

3.297 Appropriate professionals with relevant craft skills and experience will be appointed in all work including inspections, maintenance and repairs using like-for-like techniques and materials. The professionals will work under a suitably qualified heritage conservation consultant.

3.298 Work will be carried out in accordance with the British Standard Guide to the Conservation of Historic Buildings BS7913 (2013) and Conservation Principals, Policies and Guidance for Sustainable Management of the Historic Environment (2008) and guided by Golf in Historic Park’s and Landscapes (2007).

Hard Landscape Element: Bridges


3.299 Existing and proposed bridges will be maintained to retain their aesthetic quality and functionality as well as to ensure user safety.


3.300 The bridges will be inspected annually by a suitably qualified engineer. Any repairs required will be implemented as required depending on their condition.

Hard Landscape Element: Footpaths and Surfacing


3.301 All cycleways/ footpaths and surfacing to PRoW's and Hulton Trail, drive/roads, access routes and car parking will be safe and useable. Maintenance will focus on clearing any obstacles to use and ensure they are free of slip and trip hazards.

3.302 Access routes will be maintained to a high standard to discourage deviation into surrounding woodland. Routes will be clearly signposted and/or waymarked.


3.303 All footpaths and surfacing will be inspected on a monthly basis and will be kept safe and usable and cleared of overhanging vegetation and broken branches. Any item considered unsafe must be removed or made safe and replaced as soon as possible.

3.304 Footpaths and surfacing will be cleaned using soapy water (acid free) and a stiff brush to remove detritus and prevent moss build-up as appropriate.

3.305 An annual herbicide spray to both sides of paths and the perimeter of car park surfacing will be undertaken to prevent encroachment of vegetation.

3.306 Repairs/replacement will be carried out as required depending on the condition, and the use of materials will conform to the original design specification for external works.

Hard Landscape Element: Access Gates


3.307 Access restrictions are proposed to Hulton Trail. Maintenance will be carried out to retain their functionality.




3.308 All gates will be inspected during the monthly inspections to ensure they are functioning correctly. Any repairs required to ensure the gates function safely must be implemented immediately.

3.309 The gates will be re-painted (if applicable) as required to retain their aesthetic qualities and will be replaced as required depending on their condition.

Hard Landscape Element: Fencing


3.310 Fencing will be maintained for their functionality and aesthetic value. Routine inspections will ensure that any damaged fencing is repaired or replaced as quickly as possible to prevent a risk to health and safety.


3.311 Fencing will be inspected during the monthly site inspection and any repairs required will be carried out promptly.

3.312 The fencing will be replaced as required depending on its condition.

Site Furniture: Signage, Waymarkers and Interpretation Boards


3.313 Access routes will be clearly signposted or waymarked. Along the Heritage Trail and Pretoria Park there will be interpretation boards.

3.314 Signage should be maintained so that they are safe, functional and legible.


3.315 Signage will be inspected during the monthly inspection.

3.316 Graffiti removal will be carried out as required.

3.317 If any signage is considered unsafe, it will be made safe immediately and arrangements for a replacement will be made.

Hard Landscaping: Litter Bins and Dog Bins


3.318 Bins will be emptied routinely to prevent any litter overflowing and will be cleaned regularly to ensure they appear clean and are safe.


3.319 Bin collections will be carried out twice weekly and the bins will be cleaned bi-monthly.

3.320 Bins should be monitored during peak times of year, such as the summer months, so that additional bin collections can be implemented.



3.321 Any bins considered unsafe will be removed, or made safe and/or replaced as soon as possible. The use of materials for repairs and replacements will conform to the original design specification for external works.


3.323 Bins will be replaced as required depending on their condition.

Site Furniture: All


3.324 All site furniture on-Site (including but not limited to picnic tables, benches and timber bollards) will be maintained to a safe, clean and functional condition.


3.325 Site furniture will be inspected during the monthly site inspection.

3.326 Any site furniture considered unsafe will be removed, or made safe and/or replaced as soon as possible. The use of materials for repairs and replacements will conform to the original design specification for external works.


Golf Resort Post-Construction Phase (Golf Course Management)



3.328 The following treatment methods are recommended for the control of invasive species Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam. For full details on working methods and biosecurity measures please refer to the Invasive Species Management Strategy included as Appendix C.

3.329 An invasive species survey will be undertaken to identify the extent of invasive species present within the parameters of the golf course management post-construction phase (Parameter Plan, TEP ref: G6741.004). The survey will be undertaken in the summer months when any potential infestations will be at their most visible.

Maintenance Operations

Japanese Knotweed

3.330 In the unlikely event that Japanese knotweed is present within these parameters it will be treated by herbicide spray.

Himalayan Balsam

3.331 The ongoing maintenance of the golf course through regular mowing will be an effective treatment method for any Himalayan balsam that may be present.



Soft Landscape Element: Playable Grasslands

All


3.332 The following areas will be maintained as playable golf course.

3.333 The golf course grasslands will provide ecological habitats for invertebrates and foraging opportunities for small mammals and birds, although they will be subject to frequent mowing.


3.334 The golf course will be fertilised, and management practices will be adopted to prevent the threat of contamination including minimising fertiliser and pesticide applications on parts of the course closest to watercourses.

3.335 Buffer strips of meadow are to be maintained around all existing water bodies and at lakes and ponds where possible. Such strips have proved to be particularly effective at capturing residual fertiliser and pesticide carried by surface flow.

3.336 Once turf is established the amount of nutrient from fertiliser applications that will leach into the drainage system will be negligible and will not impact on the quality of water which enters the ground. Water quality will be monitored to allow appropriate action to be taken if there is shown to be excessive contamination. During turf establishment slow release fertilisers will be used to minimise losses of nutrient through leaching.

3.337 Weed control will include hand pulling or spot treatment using selective herbicide of noxious weeds such as docks, thistles, nettles, ragwort and willowherb.

Soft Landscape Element: Bunkers


3.338 Areas of sand bunker will be kept free of litter and weeds.

Soft Landscape Element: Greens


3.339 Grass cutting will be undertaken 5-7 times per week throughout the growing season. The grass will be kept to a length of 3-4 mm.

Soft Landscape Element: Tees





Soft Landscape Element: Fairway



Soft Landscape Element: Semi-Rough Grassland



Golf Event / Tournament Phase

3.343 Management of the areas shown on Drawing 6 - Parameter Plan (TEP ref: G6741.005) during golf events and the Ryder Cup Tournament will fall under the jurisdiction of the ETMP and will be in-line with the principles detailed within this LHMP and the appended Management Strategies.

3.344 Maintenance continues as Post-Construction Phase (Habitat Management) in areas shown on Drawing 4 - Parameter Plan (TEP ref: G6741.003).

Residential Phase

3.345 Management will be carried out in accordance with this LHMP (and appended Management Strategies), CEMP, EPSL and RAMS method statements, which will be revised as part of the reserved matters planning applications.



4.0 Monitoring and Review Monitoring

Arboricultural

4.1 The following specific areas of monitoring will be undertaken in addition to routine inspections of the condition and development of the tree stock.

Nutrient monitoring - The northern edge of New Park Wood will be monitored for nutrient changes. See Section 4.0 of the Woodland, Tree and Arboricultural Management Strategy. Litter, pollutants and antisocial behaviour for details. Inspections will be made pre-commencement, immediately before and after the Ryder Cup Tournament, and biennially at all other times.

Biodiversity monitoring - Floral diversity and soil condition at the northern edge of New Park Wood; recovery of understorey and woodland ground flora; and the development and maintenance of deadwood habitats will be monitored by biennial inspection.

Tree establishment monitoring - All new planting will be monitored during the establishment period (5 years post-planting). Three inspections per year will be made. Remedial measures, maintenance, watering and replacement will be undertaken as required to ensure establishment in accordance with BS8545.

Invasive species monitoring - Rhododendron regrowth will be monitored annually during the summer in preparation for winter clearance works.

Laid hedge monitoring - Hedges will be surveyed every 5 years to identify requirements for gapping up, laying and re-laying.

Biosecurity monitoring - The EM will have regard for current advice and best practice regarding the spread of pests and diseases affecting trees. They will keep DEFRA and Forestry Commission guidance under ongoing review and identify threats to trees at Hulton Park. They will report any occurrences as required by law and implement or instruct control measures where appropriate.

Invasive Species

4.2 Annual monitoring will be carried out to the areas with invasive species infestations by a suitably qualified specialist to ensure that the treatment methods prescribed are effective and are meeting the needs of the Site.

4.3 This should be facilitated by undertaking a new invasive species survey which will identify the need for any additional control methods in order to control invasive species on the Site. A report should be produced to detail:

Invasive species present; Condition of all invasive species present on-Site throughout the year (pre,

during, and post treatment); Control methods implemented; and A critique of the success of the control methods.



4.4 The annual report will be supported by:

Date-stamped photographs to show changes in condition of all invasive species;

Approximate sizes of the infestations in m²; Invasive species location plan; and Any financial information.

Ecological

4.5 It is important that monitoring is undertaken of habitats, to establish their current condition and inform future management policies concerning the effectiveness of the mitigation schemes in accordance with the requirements set out in the EPSL's and ES, and the success of habitat establishment.

4.6 The following ecological surveys will be undertaken:

Botanical species list - annually. Breeding birds survey - bi-annually, with one visit per month in April, May

and June. Following the surveys a monitoring report will be produced describing the current breeding bird status. If on two consecutive surveys there is a marked decline in bird breeding based on the previous surveys, remedial measures such as the installation of additional nest boxes and habitat management prescriptions will be discussed and confirmed with a suitably qualified ornithologist. The breeding bird monitoring surveys will be carried out until completion of the development in 2040/41.

Barn owl monitoring - a monitoring report will be produced no later than one month following each anniversary of the commencement of development describing the current barn owl nesting status. The report shall identify and specify any remedial measures that require implementation during the forthcoming year, and shall set out a programme for the implementation of any protection or remedial measures. The remedial measures shall be carried out in accordance with the approved specification and programme. The annual reports will be required until the completion of the project in 2040/41.

Bat monitoring - monitoring checks for evidence of bat roosts will be undertaken alongside maintenance inspections, for a period of five years following bat box installation. In addition, in Years 1, 3 and 5, a nocturnal roost survey will be undertaken between June and August.

Amphibian monitoring - Monitoring will be undertaken using eDNA sampling, initially of all GCN mitigation ponds and other ponds which could potentially be colonised from the receptor sites through dispersal. Any evidence of common toad observed when the eDNA samples are taken will also be recorded. The aim of the eDNA sampling is to identify when ponds have been colonised by GCN. Once GCN presence has been established, population size class assessments will be undertaken every other year (biennially) to monitor any increases or decreases in the population size class. The use of traditional survey methods from population size class assessment surveys will also record other amphibian species in these years, including common toad.



Review

4.7 The Final LHMP will be reviewed on an annual basis by Peel to ensure that it is meeting the original management aims and objectives and responding to the developing needs of the Site.

4.8 Tree management under the LHMP will be reviewed every 5 years to assess efficacy of management; delivery of objectives; changes in the legislative, policy and regulatory environment; changes in the Site and treescape; and to make any amendments to the LHMP which should apply to the subsequent 5-year period as are considered expedient. The local authority will be consulted on any changes to tree management under the LHMP.

4.9 An update of the LHMP will be required as part of the reserved matters applications condition of the planning permission for the residential development when the landscape proposals have been finalised and can be incorporated into this Plan.


6741.01.002 Appendices April 2019Version 3.0

DRAWINGS

Drawing 1 – Site Designations (TEP ref: G6741.007)Drawing 2 – Parameter Plan - Golf Resort Pre- Construction (TEP ref:

G6741.001)Drawing 3 – Parameter Plan - Golf Resort Construction (TEP ref: G6741.002)

Drawing 4 – Parameter Plan - Golf Resort Post-Construction (Habitat Management) (TEP ref: G6741.003)

Drawing 5 - Parameter Plan - Golf Resort Post-Construction (Golf Course Management) (TEP ref: G6741.004)

Drawing 6 - Parameter Plan - Golf Event / Tournament (TEP ref: G6741.005)Drawing 7 - Parameter Plan - Residential (TEP ref: G6741.006)

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Pretoria Pit

CarrBrookMire

Gorse Wood

HulonPark

Woodland

New Park Wood

Mill Dam Wood

Hulton ParkWoodland

Hulton ParkWoodland

Hulton ParkWoodland

Hulton ParkWoodland

Hulton ParkWoodland

Hulton ParkWoodland

Project

Drawing Number

Drawn

Title

Checked ApprovedRTJO AB 15/12/20171:10,000 @ A3

Scale Date

Site Map

1:60,000

0 200 400100Metres

Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of Her Majesty's Stationery Office.Contains OS data © Crown Copyright and database right 2017. All rights reserved.Base mapping provided by client

KEYFull Planning Application BoundaryOutline Planning Application Boundary

Public Right of WayRegistered Park and GardenPretoria Pit - Local Nature Reserve

################################Ancient Woodland

Site of Biological Importance

Site Designations

Hulton Park, Westhoughton Interim Landscape and HabitatManagement Plan (LHMP)

G6741.007

Rev Description Drawn Approved Date

Genesis Centre, Birchwood Science Park, Warrington WA3 7BHTel 01925 844004 e-mail [email protected] www.tep.uk.com

Park End Farm

Mill Dam Wood

New Park Wood

DogKennelWood

RawsthorneWood

BelgraveSpinney

Back o'th'Lawn Wood

Old Dam Wood

StoneHolesWood

BackGatesFarm

Gorse Wood

Deardens Farm

Cow Wood

ParkPitsWood

CarrBrookMire

Pretoria Pit

Wood End Farm

HultonHall Site

Ha HaPleasureGrounds

Walled Garden

Northern Lake

StableBlockSite

White Cottage

Main Drive

Mill DamReservoir

Mill DamStream

Project

Drawing Number

Drawn

Title

Checked ApprovedRTJO LS 10/01/20181:10,000 @ A3

Scale Date

Site Map

1:100,000

0 200 400100Metres


KEYFull Planning Application BoundaryOutline Planning Application BoundaryWoodlandWaterbodyGrasslandFootpathBuildingPrivate Property

LHMP Parameter Plan - Golf Resort Pre-Construction


G6741.001


Genesis Centre, Birchwood Science Park, Warrington WA3 7BHTel 01925 844004 e-mail [email protected] www.tep.uk.comGenesis Centre, Birchwood Science Park, Warrington WA3 7BHTel 01925 844004 e-mail [email protected] www.tep.uk.com

DRAFT

Parameter BoundaryPre-Construction

Preparationof Ground forTournament

ClubhouseConstruction

Academy andDriving RangeConstruction

Hotel ResortConstruction

WoodlandRemoval

Walled GardenReconstruction

Park End Farm

ReservoirConstruction

WoodlandPlanting

WoodlandRemoval

Short GolfCourse

Construction

Wood End FarmMill Dam

NorthernDrive

Construction

Repair andRenovateMain Drive

WoodlandPlanting

WoodlandPlanting

Desilting andRestoration of

Mill Dam Stream

WoodlandPlanting

Desilting andRestoration ofNorthern Lake

WoodlandPlanting

Desilting andRestorationof Mill Dam

Golf CourseConstruction

Golf CourseConstruction

Project

Drawing Number

Drawn

Title


Scale Date

Site Map

1:60,000

0 200 400100Metres


KEYFull Planning Application BoundaryOutline Planning Application BoundaryWoodlandWaterbodyGrasslandFootpathBuildingPrivate Property

LHMP Parameter Plan - Golf Resort Construction


G6741.002



DRAFT

Parameter BoundaryConstruction Environmental Management Plan

Hotel Resort

Clubhouse

Academy andDrivingRange

Deardens Farm

Park End Farm

Wood End Farm

Mill Dam Lake

NorthernDrive

MaintenanceBuilding

Northern Lake

WalledGardens

1

2

3

4 5

67

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

ShortGolf

Course

Project

Drawing Number

Drawn

Title


Scale Date

Site Map

1:60,000

0 200 400100Metres

Masterplan Utilised: LUC_6628-LD-PLN-100-102_Illutrative Landscape MasterplanReproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of Her Majesty's Stationery Office.Contains OS data © Crown Copyright and database right 2017. All rights reserved.Base mapping provided by client

KEYFull Planning Application BoundaryOutline Planning Application BoundaryNew WaterbodyRetained WaterbodyNew WoodlandRough GrasslandFar Rough GrasslandRetained GrasslandRetained WoodlandFootpathBuildingPrivate Property

LHMP Parameter Plan - Golf Resort Post-Construction (HabitatManagement)


G6471.003



DRAFT

Parameter BoundaryLandscape and Habitat ManagementGolf Course Management

Hotel Resort

Clubhouse

Academy andDrivingRange

Deardens Farm

Park End Farm

Wood End Farm

Mill Dam Lake

NorthernDrive

MaintenanceBuilding

Northern Lake

WalledGardens

1

2

3

4 5

67

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

ShortGolf

Course

Project

Drawing Number

Drawn

Title

Checked ApprovedRTJO AB 10/01/20181:10,000 @ A3

Scale Date

Site Map

1:60,000

0 200 400100Metres

KEYFull Planning Application BoundaryOutline Planning Application BoundaryBunkersGreen/TeeFairwaySemi Rough GrasslandBuildingFootpath

LHMP Parameter Plan - Golf Resort Post Construction (GolfCourse Management)


G6471.004



DRAFT

Parameter BoundaryLandscape and Habitat ManagementGolf Course Management


Project

Drawing Number

Drawn

Title

Checked ApprovedRTJO AB 10/01/2018

Scale Date

Site Map

1:90,000

LHMP Parameter Plan - Golf Event / Tournament


G6471.005



DRAFT

Plan provided by client.

Parameter BoundaryLandscape and Habitat ManagementEvent and Travel Management Plan

Not To Scale


Project

Drawing Number

Drawn

Title

Checked ApprovedRTJO AB 10/01/2018

Scale Date

Site Map

1:90,000

LHMP Parameter Plan - Residential


G6471.006



DRAFT

Parameter BoundaryGolf Resort and ParklandResidential Areas

KEYFull Planning Application BoundaryOutline Planning Application Boundary

Not to ScalePlan provided by client. DWG Reference: 15191 (PI) 500 Q.




APPENDIX A: WOODLAND, TREES AND HEDGEROW MANAGEMENT STRATEGY



APPENDIX B: NATIVE BLUEBELL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY



APPENDIX C: INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT STRATEGY



APPENDIX D: GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY



APPENDIX E: AMPHIBIAN AND POND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY



APPENDIX F: BREEDING BIRD MANAGEMENT STRATEGY



APPENDIX G: BARN OWL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY



APPENDIX H: BAT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY



APPENDIX I: BADGER MANAGEMENT STRATEGY



APPENDIX J: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

HEAD OFFICE MARKET HARBOROUGH

GATESHEAD LONDON CORNWALL

Genesis Centre, Birchwood Science Park, Warrington WA3 7BH

Harborough Innovation Centre, Airfield Business Park, Leicester Road, Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7WB

Office 26, Gateshead International Business Centre, Mulgrave Terrace, Gateshead NE8 1AN

8 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB

4 Park Noweth, Churchtown, Cury, Helston Cornwall TR12 7BW

Tel: 01925 844004 Tel: 01858 383120 Tel: 0191 605 3340 Tel: 020 3096 6050 Tel: 01326 240081 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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