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Application for approval of details reserved by condition. Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990

Publication of applications on planning authority websites. Please note that the information provided on this application form and in supporting documents may be published on the Authority’s website. If you require any further clarification, please contact the Authority’s planning department.

1. Applicant Name, Address and Contact Details

Title: Mr First name: Surname:

Company name Warwickshire County Council

Street address: Shire Hall

Town/City Warwick

County:

Country: United Kingdom

Postcode: CV34 6RA

Are you an agent acting on behalf of the applicant? NoYes

Country Code

National Number

Extension Number

Mobile number:

Telephone number:

Fax number:

Email address:

2. Agent Name, Address and Contact Details

Title: Mr First Name: Robert Surname: Cronk

Company name: SLC Rail Ltd

Street address: Fifth Floor

21 Bennetts Hill

Town/City Birmingham

County:

Country: United Kingdom

Postcode: B2 5QP

Country Code

Extension Number

0121 633 3550

National Number

[email protected]

Mobile number:

Telephone number:

Fax number:

Email address:


3. Site Address Details

Description of location or a grid reference (must be completed if postcode is not known):

Full postal address of the site (including full postcode where available)

House: Suffix:

House name:

Street address:

Town/City:

County:

Postcode:

Easting: 435927

Northing: 289584

Description:

Land off the B4113 Coventry Road, Nuneaton

4. Pre-application AdviceHas assistance or prior advice been sought from the local authority about this application? NoYes

If Yes, please complete the following information about the advice you were given (this will help the authority to deal with this application more efficiently):

Officer name:

Title: Mr First name: Ian Surname: Grace

Reference:

Date (DD/MM/YYYY): 09/12/2014 (Must be pre-application submission)

Details of the pre-application advice received:

Advice relating to the discharge of the remaining planning conditions, the types / nature of information required to discharge said conditions and the application process / fees.

5. Description of Proposal

Please provide a description of the approved development as shown on the decision letter:

Provision of a new railway station, including platforms, waiting shelters, access stairs and ramps, free standing ticket machine, car parking, cycle parking and associated boundary fencing at land either side of the Nuneaton to Coventry Railway Line, adjacent to the bridge over the former Griff Arm of the Coventry Canal, off St. George’s Way, Nuneaton

Application reference number: NBB/13CC027 Date of decision: 16/12/2013

Please state the condition number(s) to which this application relates:

Condition number(s):

3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 13

Has the development already started? NoYes If Yes, please state when the development was started: 01/09/2014

Has the development been completed? NoYes

6. Discharge of Condition(s)

Please provide a full description and/or list of the materials/details that are being submitted for approval:

As attached details and supporting statement for each condition

7. Part Discharge of Condition(s)

Are you seeking to discharge only part of a condition? NoYes


8. Site Visit

Can the site be seen from a public road, public footpath, bridleway or other public land? NoYes

If the planning authority needs to make an appointment to carry out a site visit, whom should they contact? (Please select only one)

The applicantThe agent Other person

If Other has been selected, please provide:

Contact name:

Title: First name: Surname:

Telephone number:

Country code: National number: Extension number:

Email Address:

9. Declaration

I/we hereby apply for planning permission/consent as described in this form and the accompanying plans/drawings and additional information. I/we confirm that, to the best of my/our knowledge, any facts stated are true and accurate and any opinions given are the genuine opinions of the person(s) giving them. Date 21/06/2015

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Coventry to Nuneaton GRIP 5

CNN 8 352 E:435919, N:289560

© Mott MacDonald Limited

This document is issued for the party which commissioned it and for specific purposes connected with the above-captioned project only. It should not be relied upon by any other party or used for any other purpose.

We accept no responsibility for the consequences of this document being relied upon by any other party, or being used for any other purpose, or containing any error or omission which is due to an error or omission in data supplied to us by other parties.

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Transport Planning Group

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Reference drawings

MMD-339159-C-DR-XX-BER-1000 - Location Plan and General Notes

MMD-339159-C-DR-XX-BER-1001 - Drawing Index

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1. All dimensions are in millimetres unless otherwise stated.

2. Do not scale any items or information from this drawing.

3. All electrical works in accordance with BS7671:2008 + A1:2011.

4. Lighting scheme designed to BS EN 12464-2-2014 table 5.12. Ref no 5.12.9.

5. All equipment shall be suitable for its installed environment.

6. Colour temperatures of all sources shall be 4000K.

See Form B design report

for handrail and underpass

lighting calculations

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P1 08/05/15 PK Luminaires Changed to LED TF TF

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Luminaire Schedule

Symbol Qty Label Arrangement Total Lamp Lumens LLFDescription

14 AXIA_Clear P__5078_32LEDs 350 SINGLE 4800 0.800 Urbis Axia 32 LEDs

Luminaire Location Summary

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1 AXIA_Clear P__5078_32LEDs 350 435952.0 289598.9 5 90 0

2 AXIA_Clear P__5078_32LEDs 350 435963.1 289598.9 5 90 0

3 AXIA_Clear P__5078_32LEDs 350 435975.2 289598.9 5 90 0

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7 AXIA_Clear P__5078_32LEDs 350 436023.5 289598.9 5 90 0

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9 AXIA_Clear P__5078_32LEDs 350 435963.1 289609.4 5 270 0

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13 AXIA_Clear P__5078_32LEDs 350 436011.4 289609.4 5 270 0

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NOT TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION

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telecoms equipment cabinet;

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There is a requirement to provide loudspeakers along the length of each proposed new platform in order to

provide PA coverage along the new platform in compliance with NR/L2/TEL/30134 – Design and

Installation Requirements for PA, Voice Alarm and LLPA Systems. This shall be achieved by the provision

of loudspeakers on each of the new platforms.

Each platform shall be set up as a single zone, with the new proposed loudspeakers on each platform

operating within its designated zone as follows;

• Platform 1 – Zone 1

• Platform 2 – Zone 2

The Audio Sound Pressure level (SPL) from the PA system has been achieved to meet 10dBA above

ambient noise level and a Speech Transmission Index (STI) of 0.5 or better, (for SPL and STI calculations

refer to Appendices).

It should be noted that consideration has been made to local residents and business premises in the

following ways;

• Loudspeakers have been positioned to ensure that they are facing down and inward to help

minimise noise pollution.

• The PA system shall be configured to provide broadcasts at a lower SPL during evening, night

time and weekend periods.

• General announcement broadcasts for customers shall be reduced to a minimum outside

operational hours, which is to be determined by the TOC in line with local planning constraints and

local residents/ business.

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The PA “Head End” system proposed for the design shall be an ASL VAR 4 router and two ASL M100-

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The ASL router shall be connected into the Atos Worldline system via an Advantech PAPC which is to be

procured and fitted by London Midland. The PAPC is to be located in the station telecoms equipment

cabinet (see Appendices). All connectivity and configuration of the PAPC with respect to an operational

interface into the PA / CIS system shall be the responsibility of the TOC London Midland / NR as

appropriate.

An ASL MS 5 Microphone is to provided, which will be placed within the telecoms equipment cabinet. This

will be used for engineering purposes.

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The design calculations have concluded that 10 new loudspeakers are required as follows on each

platform;

• Platform 1 – 5 Loudspeakers

• Platform 2 – 5 Loudspeakers

The loudspeakers proposed for this design are Penton CAD 10 /T (or similar NR approved product). Each

loudspeaker shall be connected as a part of a loudspeaker chain within that zone in a “Daisy Chain”

arrangement on a 100V line. The speakers shall be connected via an IP 65 rated connection box, which

will enable the loudspeaker connections to be easy accessible for loudspeaker tapping adjustment /

maintenance purposes.

The loudspeakers are to be connected via Belden 8460 cable (or similar NR approved product). All cables

shall be terminated in accordance with this design and labelled in accordance with this design’s numbering

system by the telecoms implementation contractor.

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All PA loudspeakers are to be mounted on the proposed CCTV tilt down poles or other station structures

where indicated which in this instance shall be metallic extended fence posts.

The loudspeakers shall be mounted at a minimum height of 2.5m AFFL. Loudspeakers shall be clamped

using suitable brackets to the mounting posts, (for proposed positions and fixing detail of each mounting

scenario please refer to Appendices).

Native Trees Planted Within GrassTrees to be planted into prepared pits with timber low double stakingand ties. For species information refer to Planting Schedule opposite.

Grass Seed Mixture for Verges and Embankments(Indicative Planting Plot Illustrated)Existing topsoil to be stripped, stored and stockpiled for re use.Topsoil to be spread to min 150mm depth, cultivated and overseeded with the grass seed mix opposite.

Existing Trees and Shrubs(Indicative Position Illustrated)to be retained and protected during construction

Native Species Tree and Shrub Planting Mix(Indicative Planting Plot Illustrated).For species information refer to Planting Schedule opposite.Underseeded with grass mix below.

Native Groundcover PlantingIvy planting proposed - For species information refer to PlantingSchedule opposite. To be planted into minimum 400mm depthapproved topsoil with 50mm fine grade bark mulch topping, free ofpests, disease fungus and weeds. Finished level of mulch to be 30mmbelow adjacent grassed or paved areas.

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Tree & Shrub PlotsTree species to be planted at 3mstaggered centres in singlespecies groups as listed inplanting schedule.

Matrix applies to all tree andshrub plots.

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1. All workmanship and materials shall comply with the latest British Standards and codes of practice. All trees and shrubsto BS 3936.

2. All works are subject to location of services and below ground structures. The location of all services are to be verified onsite by the Contractor prior to any works being carried out. The following restrictions apply adjacent to services and thesetting out of all planting shall comply with the specific guidance provided by each statutory undertaker for planting inrelation to relevant services or plant:

Gas pipelines - do not plant trees within 10m and shrubs within 6m. Water pipelines - do not plant trees or shrubs within 5m. Electricity cables - do not plant trees within 2m and shrubs within 1m. Communication cables - do not plant trees within 5m or shrubs within 1m. Overhead transmission lines - do not plant trees within 10m of line and trees and shrubs within 5m of a pylon. Do not plant trees closer than 5m to drains and outfalls and 1m to counterfort drains. Do not plant shrubs closer than 3m to drains and outfalls and 1m to counterfort drains.

3. Some planting plots illustrated on the drawing are indicative only and represent 'the making good' of the adjacent landfollowing the construction of the station and plaform areas. The exact extent or each plot will be subject to confirmationwhen the work commences on site.

4. All setting out to be approved by the Overseeing Organisation before construction of work commences.Setting out ofall planting is to be carried out in accordance with Network Rail's Guidelines in the Management Of Lineside VegetationDocument.

5. Levels around the existing trees and shrubs to be the edge of the site area site shall be maintained and protectedduring the construction period.

6. All transplants and feathers to be individually protected with shelters/spirals.

7. All feathers to be single timber staked and tied. The stake should be one-third of the height of the tree inserted on theside of the prevailing wind.

8. All planting plots are to be seeded prior to planting.

9. All other topsoiled areas, including all disturbed/reinstated areas are to be seeded.

10. Substitutions of species variety and form will not be accepted without prior agreement.

11. Discrepancies and/or ambiguities between this drawing and information given elsewhere must be reported to theOverseeing Organisation for clarification before proceeding.

12. Native bulbs, including daffodils, snowdrops and bluebells to be considered, by prior agreement with Network Rail.

PLANTING SCHEDULE NOTESKEY PLANTING MATRIX

NUCKLE PHASE 1COVENTRY TO NUNEATON

BERMUDA PARK STATIONPLANTING PLAN

P - For Planning 25.08.11 JB - For Planning KD 25.08.11 SW JB

P A For Planning 18.11.11 JB A For Planning KD 18.11.11 SW JB

P B For Planning 09.05.12 JB B Amendments to station layout and planting areas KD 09.05.12 SW JB

P C For Planning 10.10.13 JB C Amendments to station layout and planting areas KD 10.10.13 SW JB

P D For Planning 24.02.14 JB D Amendments to planting species KC 24.02.14 SW JB

P E For Planning 14.03.14 JB E Amendments to planting species KS 14.03.14 SW JB

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John Harvey

From: John Harvey

Sent: 26 March 2014 15:25

To: Ciaran Power

Cc: Julie Abbott

Subject: FW: Bermuda Park Landscaping Design

Attachments: 5103946-LA-001_Rev E Bermuda Park Station Planting Plan.pdf

Hi Ciaran,

Further to my email from last week, please can you advise when the revised landscaping design is likely to be

approved?

Kind regards,

John

John Harvey

Project Manager - Transport

Fifth Floor,

21 Bennetts Hill,

Birmingham,

West Midlands. B2 5QP

T: 0121 633 3550

E: [email protected]

From: John Harvey

Sent: 17 March 2014 08:59

To: 'Ciaran Power'

Cc: Julie Abbott

Subject: FW: Bermuda Park Landscaping Design

Morning Ciaran,

Hope you had a good weekend. Please find attached the revised landscaping plan for Bermuda Park station. Atkins

have taken into account Carolyn’s comments. Please note the comment from Atkins about the use of Ivy for

groundcover planting. Network Rail have a list of approved species that can be planted next to the railway which will

not cause long terms maintenance issues / risk of damage to the track. I think the Atkins design therefore balances

Carolyn’s requirements with what Network Rail will accept.

I hope these revisions will now enable the condition relating to the landscaping design to be discharged.

Kind regards,

John

John Harvey

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Fifth Floor,

21 Bennetts Hill,

Birmingham,

West Midlands. B2 5QP

T: 0121 633 3550


From: Barker, Jon C [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: 14 March 2014 18:27

To: John Harvey

Cc: Julie Abbott; Weeks, Jessica

Subject: RE: Bermuda Park Landscaping Design

John

Please find attached the revised Bermuda Park Planting Plan 5103946/LA/001 Rev E for forwarding to WCC.

The amendments take into account Carolyn Cox’s (Warwickshire CC) comments and are as follows:

• Incorporation some Prunus avium, Sorbus aucuparia and Sorbus aria within the proposed band of oaks

• Substitution of Sambucus nigra with Cornus sanguinea within the Native Species Tree And Shrub Planting

Mix.

• Removal of the dogwood blocks and retention of the ivy as ground cover. Ivy is the only groundcover plant

on the NR approved list and we think it sensible to restrict our palette to those plants on the list.

Regards

Jon

Jon Barker Associate Director

Team Leader South, Environmental Planning

ATKINS 75 years of design, engineering and project management excellence Euston Tower, 286 Euston Road, London, NW1 3AT | Tel: +44 (0)20 7121 2000 | Direct: +44 (0)20 7121 2363 | Internal: 2062363 | Mob: +44 (0)7979 744 666 | Fax +44 (0)20 7121 2111 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.atkinsglobal.com

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From: Carolyn Cox <[email protected]>

Date: 27 February 2014 09:50

Subject: Bermuda Park Landscaping Design

To: Ciaran Power <[email protected]>

Hi Ciaran,

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The scheme just needs a little fine tuning. I note dogwood has been suggested as a ground cover plant, I had suggested that this be included in the shrub mix to replace the elder. I'm happy to see it used to break up the ivy but it will need to be spot planted. And could we ask for a small number of Prunus avium, Sorbus aucuparia and Sorbus aria to be incorporated within the proposed band of oaks? Kind Regards,

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Carolyn Cox CMLI

Rural Development Officer

Rural Services

Communities


Telephone: (01926) 412642

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.warwickshire.gov.uk

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Ciaran Power Senior Planner Planning and Development Group Economic Growth Communities Warwickshire County Council

Telephone:(01926) 412193 Minicom 01926 412277 Email : [email protected] Web : www.warwickshire.gov.uk

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A new Gai-Tronics PHP 400 unit pill style unit (see Appendices) is to be located on each of the platforms.

These units will enable customers to obtain train operating information from the LM call centre in Delhi and

provide the means to make emergency calls to a location to be advised by the TOC.

The PHP units shall be post mounted at a minimum height of 1.1metres AFFL, for location and mounting

details refer to Appendices).

The PHP units shall be supplied with an internal induction loop to be provided by the PHP manufacturer.

London Midland (LM) is to provide the MWC with the contact number information for the devices, which are

to be programmed at the time of the implementation of the units. The programming of the units is to be

undertaken by the telecoms Installation / Commissioning Contractor.

The two PSTN Telecoms circuits for these devices are to be procured by LM, who will also be responsible

for any ongoing leasing costs associated with the telecoms bearer system to the PHP units. The PSTN

circuits associated with these units are to be terminated within the new telecoms equipment cabinets.

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The PHP units shall be powered from a Gai-tronics supplied low voltage power supply unit which is to be

mounted within the mounting post. The low voltage power supply unit is to be fed from the 230V AC

supply, the design of which is within the M&E Form 003 design.

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In order to provide a safe and secure environment for the customers using the station, as well as compliant

CCTV coverage in accordance with NR/L2/TEL/30135 of the new station platforms, underpass and

external car parking area outside the station boundary, it has been necessary to provide 20 new additional

analogue CCTV cameras along with associated switching and local recording facilities.

Images from the new proposed cameras shall be fed back to the new head end equipment via CAT 6 cable

over NVT NV-16PS13-PVD transmission units.

The system has been designed with the facility to remotely view images at the London Midland Control

Centre at Nuneaton via a WAN link which is excluded from the remit of this design, but is to be provided by

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The detailed design proposal for this scheme proposes the following head end equipment;

2 No. Bosch 4TB 5000 series DVR - 19” rack mount unit;

1 No. Bosch 8500 series Allegiant Switching Matrix - 19” rack mount unit fitted with x7 input cards;

1 No. fold away rack mounted 17” TfT Monitor and keyboard for local engineering purposes;

Images from the new cameras shall be passed to the Bosch DVR using CAT 6 cable via the NVT

transmission unit. The system shall include a fold away keyboard and monitor for local maintenance and

engineering purposes, which shall be located with the telecoms equipment cabinet (see Appendices).

The system is capable of supporting image recording for a period of 31 days based on a continual frame

recording rate of 12 frames per second (fps).

The CCTV head end equipment is to be housed in the station telecoms equipment cabinet. The DVR

equipment is to be connected into a network switch which shall then connect into the station WAN Router

(for rack face layout and connectivity see Appendices).

All IP addresses for the CCTV head end equipment shall be provided by the TOC / SFO.

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This detailed design has proposed Bosch Dinion AN 5000 VBN-5085 fixed type CCTV cameras and Bosch

VDN-498 Series FlexiDome 2X mini dome Camera. The new cameras shall be operated from low voltage

24V AC and mounted within an externally rated IP65 housing. The cameras shall be positioned in

accordance with the design drawings (see Appendices).

The new CCTV cameras shall interface into the CCTV head end equipment which is to be housed in the

station telecoms equipment cabinet.

For the CCTV camera specification sheets please refer to Appendices.

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The new fixed CCTV cameras shall be housed in Vista IP65 rated weatherproof and vandal resistant

housing. The selected housing has a demisting heater (for camera housing specification see Appendices).

All external cable entries to the external camera housings will be via a weatherproof gland. The housings

shall be mounted in accordance with the design drawings (see Section 3.6.9 below and Appendices).

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Each of the new cameras shall be powered locally from a low voltage supply 24VAC as follows,

• Platform 2 – 1 x NVT – NV-16PS13-PVD Passive Receiver Hub power supply unit which shall be

mounted within the telecoms Equipment Cabinet. All cameras using this power supply

arrangement shall be fed using CAT 6 cables;

• Platform 1 and external car parking spaces – 1 x 1 x NVT – NV-16PS13-PVD Passive Receiver

Hub power supply unit which shall be mounted within the telecoms Marshalling Cabinet. All

cameras using this power supply arrangement shall be fed using CAT 6 cables;

The DNO AC power supply to the Main and Marshalling telecoms equipment cabinets is to be detailed

under the M&E Form 003 design.

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CCTV images are of evidential standard and comply with the defined Rotakin targets as defined in

Network Rail standard NR/GN/TEL/50017 ‘CCTV for Stations – Functional, Technical and Operational

Requirements, therefore there is a requirement to provide DVR storage capacity to achieve 31 days

storage of images from the new cameras.

2 No. Bosch 2TB DVR 5000 series DVR units (or similar approved product) shall be provided for this

purpose.

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Images from the new additional cameras shall be monitored remotely at the London Midland Control

Centre at Nuneaton via a BT ISDN2e Link. Images shall be presented for viewing by the London Midland

Control Centre at Nuneaton via a CISCO 800 router connected to the BT ISDNe link, which is to be

terminated within the Telecoms Equipment Cabinet. The router and the procurement and any ongoing

operational costs of providing this bearer network shall be the responsibility of the SFO.



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It will be the responsibility of the SFO to provide any additional hardware or software upgrades to allow the

additional cameras to be successfully integrated at the LM Nuneaton Control Centre.

A local CCTV “flip up” rack mounted monitor is to be provided in the main equipment rack which shall be

used for engineering purposes.

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All CCTV cameras shall be clamped onto new dedicated Abacus (or similar approved product) raise and

lower columns see Appendices.

The location of the new CCTV cameras have been co-ordinated with the lighting system in order to ensure

the highest level of quality pictures possible in all lighting conditions. The posts have also been co-

ordinated in respect of their direction of fall when lowered with respect to conflicts with other platform

infrastructure. The design ensures that a safe area for maintenance exists once lowered by providing a

minimum distance of 1.25m from the platform edge.

The CCTV cameras shall be positioned in accordance with the design drawings. The cameras shall be

mounted as prescribed in the design drawings. For the mechanical mounting detail for the cameras refer to

Appendices.

Note: Where any holes are required to be drilled for the fitting of cable glands, if not pre-drilled during

manufacture then all holes shall be treated with “Galvafroid” or some other approved anti-corrosion

treatment after drilling has been undertaken.

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The design drawings contain information on Anti Climb devices and their fixings. These are to be deployed

at the discretion of the SFO. Anti-vermin spikes should also be considered based on the local conditions;

again these should be deployed at the discretion of the SFO.

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The head end telecoms equipment including the external network terminations for the station shall be

mounted within two IP65 rated Rittal 42U - H=2000mm, W=800mm, D=800mm steel cabinets (or similar

approved product). The cabinets shall have front and rear access and shall be positioned in line with the

design drawings. Each cabinet is to be fitted with a fan tray for internal cooling purposes, for heat

dissipation calculations refer to Appendices.

A plinth is to be provided to allow interface for cable entry into the cabinet and protect the cabinets from

water ingress at the base.

Blackdown Environmental is a trading name of Associated Management & Construction Ltd Company

Registration Number: 06097010 VAT Registration Number: 909-8403-06 Director: S Priddle

Extended Phase 1 habitat update survey Pre-Vegetation Clearance

Site location:

Coventry to Nuneaton Upgrade – Bermuda Park Railway Station

Prepared for Ground Control Ltd. by Adam Bratt BSc (Hons), MCIEEM

On behalf of Blackdown Environmental

February 2014

Blackdown Environmental Unit A6, The Airfield Dunkeswell, Honiton

Devon EX14 4LE

t. 01404 891188

www.blackdownenvironmental.co.uk

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Contents 1. Executive Summary ................................................................................................... 1

2. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2

2.1. Background and Purpose of Survey ........................................................................... 2

2.2. Site Location ............................................................................................................... 2

2.3. Site Description .......................................................................................................... 2

2.4. Proposed Works ......................................................................................................... 2

3. Survey Methods ........................................................................................................ 3

3.1. Updated Phase 1 habitat survey ................................................................................ 3

3.2. Preliminary roost inspection ...................................................................................... 3

4. Survey Results ........................................................................................................... 3

4.1. Habitats ...................................................................................................................... 3

4.2. Species ....................................................................................................................... 4

5. Constraints ............................................................................................................... 6

5.1. Phase 1 Habitat Survey .............................................................................................. 6

6. Evaluation and Recommendations ............................................................................ 6

6.1. Bat species ................................................................................................................. 6

6.2. Amphibian species ..................................................................................................... 7

6.3. Reptile species ........................................................................................................... 7

7. References .............................................................................................................. 10

Appendix 1 Summary of Wildlife Legislation ................................................................ 11

Appendix 2 Plates ....................................................................................................... 15

Appendix 3 Phase 1 Habitat Survey Map and Target Notes .......................................... 16

Appendix 4 Protected Species Contingency Plan (PSCP) ............................................... 19


1. Executive Summary

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This survey report details the findings of an updated extended Phase 1 habitat survey of the proposed

Bermuda Park Railway station adjacent to St. Georges Way in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

The survey is intended to update (but not replace) findings and recommendations provided within the

existing Ecological Impact Assessment produced by Atkins Limited, and dated October 2013. The report

has been requested prior to proposed preliminary site clearance of above-ground vegetation by Ground

Control Ltd. in February/ early March 2014 and has assisted in the preparation of a Protected Species

Contingency Plan (PSCP) to be implemented during de-vegetation works.

The site comprises non-vegetated ballasted sections of rail line bordered by vegetated rail cuttings and

embankments comprising a mixture of scrub, tall ruderal vegetation, species-poor semi-improved

grassland and broadleaved trees. The site totals approximately 0.3ha in size.

Habitats present are broadly similar to those described in the Ecological Impact Assessment report

(Atkins 2013). No additional legally protected or notable species were identified during the updated

Phase 1 habitat survey. An inspection of Underbridge (UB) 9 did not identify any evidence of use of this

structure for roosting by bats.

Appendix 4 includes a Precautionary Method of Works (PMW) and Protected Species Contingency Plan

(PSCP) which will be implemented during initial de-vegetation works. The information within this

document will be provided to site operatives immediately prior to vegetation clearance works as a tool

box talk and a copy will remain on site during operations.

Measures to compensate for ecological impacts (e.g. habitat compensation including tree planting, nest

box installation etc.) have already been provided in the Ecological Impact Assessment Report (Atkins

2013) and not covered in this document.

This summary is only an extract of the report. Please ensure the report is read in its entirety for detailed

survey findings and recommendations.


2. Introduction

2.1. Background and Purpose of Survey

Blackdown Environmental has been commissioned by Ground Control Ltd. on behalf of SLC Rail to

undertake an updated extended Phase 1 habitat survey, inspection for badger setts and inspection

of an Underbridge beneath the rail line for evidence of roosting by bats.

The survey is intended to update (but not replace) findings and recommendations provided within

the existing Ecological Impact Assessment produced by Atkins Limited, and dated October 2013. The

report has been requested prior to proposed preliminary site clearance by Ground Control Ltd. in

February/ early March 2014 and has assisted in the preparation of a Protected Species Contingency

Plan (PSCP) to be implemented during de-vegetation works.

2.2. Site Location

The site comprises a section of the ballasted Nuneaton to Coventry rail line and associated rail

cuttings and embankments adjacent to St. Georges Way and the Bermuda Business Park in

Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The area survey extends from approximately OS NGR SP 35880 89782 in

the north and SP 35912 89529 in the south.

2.3. Site Description

The site comprises non-vegetated ballasted sections of rail line bordered by vegetated rail cuttings

and embankments comprising a mixture of scrub, tall ruderal vegetation, species-poor semi-

improved grassland and broadleaved trees. The site includes an existing relay room trackside, and

footpath and in-filled section of the former Griff Canal which passes under the rail line at

Underbridge 9 (UB9). Parts of the site lie within the Griff Granite Quarry No. 1 Ecosite which is

located predominantly to the east of the survey area. Detailed habitat descriptions are given in

Section 4.2. Site images are given in Appendix 2 and Phase 1 habitat map in Appendix 3.

2.4. Proposed Works

It is proposed to construct a new railway station and associated car parking at Bermuda Park

Industrial Estate. The total site area totals approximately 0.3ha in size. Detailed construction

proposals have been covered in the Ecological Impact Assessment (Atkins 2013).

This report concerns the proposed above-ground de-vegetation works to be undertaken by Ground

Control Ltd. Works will include felling of trees, brush cutting of scrub and areas of dense tall ruderal

vegetation.

The majority of large timber and logs will be removed from site, with smaller branches and brash

chipped or mulched on site. It is proposed to conduct these works in a short time period to ensure

suitable habitat for nesting birds is removed prior to the main bird nesting season. Dates of

proposed construction works are not known.


3. Survey Methods

3.1. Updated Phase 1 habitat survey

An extended Phase 1 habitat survey was undertaken in accordance with the JNCC (2010) in order to

produce a Phase 1 habitat map. Target notes (TN) have been provided to give more detailed

descriptions and identify signs of and potential for protected or notable species.

During the survey reasonable efforts were made to search for signs of badgers Meles meles (e.g.

setts, latrines and feeding signs) and the invasive non-native plant species Japanese knotweed

Fallopia japonica. Searches for badger setts extended at least 30m from the proposed areas of

vegetation clearance.

Table 1 – Updated Phase 1 habitat survey details: Pre-vegetation clearance at Bermuda Park,

Nuneaton.

3.2. Preliminary roost inspection

A preliminary roost inspection was undertaken of UB9 following guidance produced by the Bat

Conservation Trust (Hundt 2012). An inspection of potential roosting crevices was undertaken at the

time of the updated Phase 1 habitat survey by Adam Bratt BSc (Hons), MCIEEM (Natural England Bat

licence CL18, level 2). The survey utilised a 3.5m extendable ladder, torch, angled mirror and video

endoscope.

4. Survey Results

4.1. Habitats

Habitats present are broadly similar as described in the Ecological Impact Assessment report (Atkins

2013). A brief description of habitats surveyed is given below.

4.1.1. Semi-improved grassland, ruderal vegetation and scrub

The majority of railway embankments and cuttings comprise a mosaic of scrub, ruderal and species-

poor semi-improved grassland. Scrub vegetation is dominated by bramble Rubus fruticosus, with

occasional hawthorn Crataegus monogyna, elder Sambucus nigra small pedunculate oak saplings

Quercus robur and broom Cytisus scoparius present too.

Date 24th February 2014

Surveyor Adam Bratt BSc (Hons), MCIEEM

NE Bat licence CL18 level 2.

Weather Conditions Predominantly dry with light precipitation at start, 10.9oC, 50-100%

cloud cover, wind force 1.


Semi-improved grassland and ruderal vegetation comprises a mixture of grasses including cock’s-

foot Dactylis glomerata, Yorkshire fog Holcus lanatus, fescues Festuca spp. and false oat grass

Arrhenatherum elatius. Other plant species including yarrow Achillea millefolium, ribwort plantain

Plantago lanceolata, white clover Trifolium repens, dandelion Taraxacum officinale, nettle Urtica

dioica and black knapweed Centaurea nigra are also present.

A stand of the invasive non-native plant species Japanese knotweed Fallopia japonica is present on

the edge of broadleaved semi-natural woodland and scrub habitats to the east of the area proposed

to be cleared within (see Section 4.2.6).

4.1.2. Broadleaved trees and semi-natural broadleaved woodland

Scattered broadleaved trees and semi-natural broadleaved woodland is present, predominantly to

the east of the rail track surveyed. Areas of woodland comprise a block to the north of the public

footpath which passes under UB9 (TN1) and to the south (TN2).

Woodland to the north of the footpath comprises predominantly pedunculate oak trees with an

understorey of hawthorn, bramble and elder. Ground flora includes nettles and ferns including male

ferns Dryopteris spp.

Woodland to the south of the footpath comprises predominantly willow Salix spp. and silver birch

Betula pendula.

4.1.3. Ditches

Open ditches are located adjacent to the eastern rail embankment south of UB9. Due to periods of

heavy rain in the weeks preceding the survey, sections of ditches had shallow standing water

present. The ditches are heavily shaded by dense scrub and overhanging trees of adjacent woodland

and had little emergent vegetation present at the time of survey.

4.1.4. Structures

Structures including a relay room trackside (TN3) and Underbridge 9 (TN4) are the only structures

either within or close to areas of proposed vegetation clearance.

4.2. Species

Species or species groups considered within Section 5 of the previous ecological survey report are

covered in this section. Species already ‘scoped-out’ of the assessment of likely impacts (e.g.

dormice) are not considered within this report.

4.2.1 Bat species

The relay room building trackside was not accessed during the survey. This building has previously

been assessed as having negligible potential to be used by bat species for roosting (Atkins 2013).


Underbridge 9 (TN4) was inspected for bats or signs of bats. Crevices with potential to support

roosting sites for bats were inspected with an endoscope, angled mirror and torch from an

extendable ladder. Crevices comprised either sections of missing mortar between brickwork or gaps

between steel girders and timber decking. No bats or signs of bats (e.g. droppings) were identified

and the bridge is considered to have low value to support roosting sites of bats.

Trees in areas of proposed vegetation clearance did not reveal potential roost features (PRFs) with

suitability for roosting bats and trees were assessed as having negligible potential to be used by

roosting bats.

The survey findings for bats are consistent with those findings reported previously (Atkins 2013).

4.2.2 Amphibians

Surveys for great crested newt Triturus cristatus undertaken of two water bodies to the west of the

site (Griff Canal Arm and Bermuda Balancing Lakes) did not identify great crested newt as being

present (Atkins 2013). A population of smooth newt Lissotriton vulgaris were however identified

within the Griff Canal Arm.

Due to the time elapsed between original surveys and the current proposed vegetation clearance

works, due regard for the potential for amphibians to be present has been given in the

Precautionary Method of Works (PMW).

4.2.3 Reptile species

Surveys for reptile species identified common lizard Zootoca vivipara and grass snake Natrix natrix

located within semi-improved grassland and scrub habitats and basking on cable troughing routes

adjacent to the ballasted track. Peak counts of four common lizard and a single grass snake were

recorded (Atkins 2013).

Reptile species may bask in open areas and forage within areas of rank grassland, ruderal vegetation

and scrub habitats. The habitats present are still considered suitable to support widespread reptile

species such as common lizard and grass snake.

4.2.4 Badgers

Previous surveys have not identified evidence of badgers Meles meles within areas proposed to be

impacted by works (Atkins 2013). No evidence of badger (e.g. setts, latrines, pad marks, guard hairs

etc.) were identified during this updated Phase 1 habitat survey.

A single mammal burrow to the south of the proposed areas of works of a size large enough to be

accessed by badgers was however identified (TN5). This burrow is situated within an embankment

adjoining a dry ditch. The burrow had no signs of badger, although had pad marks indicative of fox

Vulpes vulpes, a strong scent characteristic of fox and an elongated vertical entrance not

characteristic of being made or used by badger. It is considered likely that this burrow is in use as a

fox earth. Fox scats were also identified on cable troughing adjacent to the rail track.


Other mammal burrows present within the site include burrows characteristic of rabbit Oryctolagus

cuniculus.

4.2.5 Bird species

Scrub and trees are habitats with greatest potential to support nesting birds within the site. Bird

species noted during the updated Phase 1 habitat survey were very similar to those noted

previously. Bird species present included wren Troglodytes troglodytes, great tit Parus major, blue tit

Cyanistes caeruleus blackbird Turdus merula, dunnock Prunella modularis, rook Corvus frugilegus,

jackdaw Corvus modelua and woodpigeon Columba palumbus.

4.2.6 Japanese knotweed

A stand of the non-native invasive plant species Japanese knotweed Fallopia japonica was identified

on the edge of broadleaved woodland and scrub habitats at the eastern extreme of the site within

the Griff Granite Quarry No. 1 Ecosite (TN6). This dense stand has visible stems in an area measuring

approximately 20m2 and covers an extent similar to that previously described (Atkins 2013).

5. Constraints

5.1. Phase 1 Habitat Survey

This updated Phase 1 habitat survey was conducted at a suboptimal time of year for identifying

specific botanical species, however it was considered possible to identify broad habitat types

present.

Reasonable efforts were made to search for signs of badgers and the invasive plant species Japanese

knotweed. However it should be noted that areas of dense scrub can obscure field signs of badger,

and remnants of Japanese knotweed can be challenging to identify if stands have previously been

subjected to herbicide treatment.

6. Evaluation and Recommendations

Full ecological site evaluation and impact assessment has previously been completed and submitted

to Warwickshire County Council (Atkins 2013). Measures to compensate for ecological impacts (e.g.

habitat compensation including tree planting, nest box installation etc.) have already been provided

in that report and have not been covered in this document.

The evaluation and recommendations section of this report highlights potential impacts to legally

protected or notable species and have informed the production of a Precautionary Method of Works

(PMW) and Protected Species Contingency Plan (PSCP) within Appendix 4.

6.1. Bat species

British bat species are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and

Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended). This makes it an offence to kill


or injure bats or damage or destroy a place of shelter or protection. Deliberate or reckless

disturbance of bats which could affect the ability of any significant group of animals to survive,

breed, rear or nurture their young may also result in an offence (see Appendix 1 more details).

No evidence of bats was identified during an inspection of Underbridge 9, and a ground level

inspection of trees proposed to be felled during preliminary site de-vegetation works did not reveal

potential roost features were suitability to support roosting bats. No further survey or mitigation

works with regards bat species are therefore recommended. In the unlikely event a bat is identified

during site clearance operations, bats are included within the Protected Species Contingency Plan

(PSCP) in Appendix 4.

6.2. Amphibian species

Great crested newts are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and

Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended). This makes it an offence to kill

or injure great crested newts or damage or destroy a place of shelter or protection. Deliberate or

reckless disturbance of great crested newts which could affect the ability of any significant group of

animals to survive, breed, rear or nurture their young may also result in an offence (see Appendix 1

more details).

Great crested newts were not identified during surveys previously undertaken, although a

population of smooth newt were identified in the Griff Canal Arm. Amphibian species will utilise

terrestrial habitats associated with scrub, rank grassland and woodland.

Other native amphibian species (e.g. smooth newt) receive limited legal protection, but

Precautionary Methods of Working (PMW) will be employed to minimise potential harm during site

clearance operations (see Appendix 4 for more details).

6.3. Reptile species

Widespread reptile species are protected under the wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended).

This makes it an offence to kill or injure reptile species including common lizard, slow worm, grass

snake and adder (see Appendix 1 for more details).

Reptile surveys have identified common lizards and grass snake within grassland, ruderal and

scattered scrub habitats and basking on cable troughing trackside. A Precautionary Method of Works

(PMW) has been provided based on recommendations outlined within the Ecological Impact

Assessment (Atkins 2013). This includes providing a tool box talk to site operatives prior to de-

vegetation works and undertaking a destructive search for reptile species in the presence of an

ecologist prior to ground works commencing (see Appendix 4 for more details).

During de-vegetation works, site contractors will be instructed on creating log piles suitable for

providing cover and shelter for reptile species outside the area of proposed development.


6.3.1. Badgers

Badgers are protected under the Protection of Badgers Act (1992). Under this legislation it is an

offence to kill or injure a badger, damage or destroy a sett or disturb a badger whilst it occupies a

sett (see Appendix 1 for more details).

No evidence of badgers was identified during the updated Phase 1 habitat survey. Badgers are

however highly mobile and may create new setts within their territory. Therefore badgers have been

included within the Protected Species Contingency Plan (PSCP) and if badger setts are identified at

any stage (e.g. after clearance of areas of dense scrub) an ecologist will be contacted for advice (see

Appendix 4 for more details).

6.3.2. Bird species

Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) it is illegal to take, damage or destroy the

nests of wild birds whilst being built or in use. Bird species also listed on Schedule 1 of the Wildlife

and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) receive additional protection including protection from

intentional or reckless disturbance when they are nesting or rearing dependant young (see Appendix

1 for more details).

Scrub and tree habitats are most likely to support nesting birds. It is recommended that above-

ground vegetation clearance is undertaken in the period 15th September to end of February outside

of the main bird nesting season. If vegetation clearance is required outside this period a nesting bird

check undertaken by an ecologist will take place no more than 24 hours prior to clearance

operations (See Appendix 4 for more details).

The previous Ecological Impact Assessment report makes recommendation for providing

compensatory nesting opportunities both with the installation of appropriate nest boxes and an

appropriate planting scheme to be incorporated into the landscaping plan for the site (Atkins 2013).

6.3.3. Japanese knotweed

Japanese knotweed is a non-native invasive plant species listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and

Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and Environmental Protection Act 1990. Under these Acts it is

an offence to plant or otherwise cause the species to grow in the wild, and the plant or soil

containing its rhizomes (roots) must be disposed of appropriately if removed from a site (See

Appendix 1 for more details).

A stand of Japanese knotweed is located on the edge of the area proposed to have de-vegetation

works undertaken. Measures to ensure that the area of Japanese knotweed is not disturbed during

works (either above-ground sections of plant or below-ground rhizome) are provided in Appendix 4.

The previous Ecological Impact Assessment report makes recommendation for devising a

programme of control for Japanese knotweed following guidance in the Environment Agency Code of

Practice for the Management, Destruction and Disposal of Japanese Knotweed (Atkins 2013).


6.3.4. Other species

Mammal burrows displaying signs of being in current use by rabbit and fox were noted at several

locations within the site, including rabbit burrows within rail embankments or cuttings where de-

vegetation works are proposed.

Although these species do not receive specific named legal protection, all mammals are protected

under the Wild Mammals Protection Act (1996). The Act protects wild mammals from certain acts of

cruelty including making it an offence to crush or asphyxiate wild mammals (see Appendix 1 for

more details). Using heavy earthmoving equipment during ground works has potential to crush or

asphyxiate these species.

When full site clearance works commence (e.g. turf stripping, trenching or re-profiling of

embankments or cuttings) the destructive search for reptiles will have due regard for burrowing

mammals. If active mammal burrows are present then burrow systems will be carefully

deconstructed to ensure burrowing mammals may escape unharmed (see Appendix 4 for more

details).


7. References

Atkins Ltd. (2013). Coventry to Nuneaton Upgrade – Bermuda Park Railway Station. Ecological

Impact Assessment.

Environment Agency Code of Practice for the Management, Destruction and Disposal of Japanese

knotweed (www.environment-agency.gov.uk/static/documents/Leisure/Knotweed/CoP.pdf).

Hundt, L (2012). Bat Surveys - Good Practice Guidelines, 2nd edition. Bat Conservation Trust.

IEEM (2012). Guidelines for Preliminary Ecological Appraisal. Chartered Institute of Ecology and

Environmental Management, Winchester.

JNCC (2010). Handbook for Phase 1 habitat survey. Joint Nature Conservation Committee.

Natural England (2009a). Guidance on ‘Current Use’ in the definition of a badger sett (WML-G17).

Natural England, Peterborough.

Natural England (2009b). Interpretation of ‘Disturbance’ in relation to badgers occupying a sett

(WML-G16). Natural England.

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/static/documents/Leisure/Knotweed/CoP.pdf


Appendix 1 Summary of Wildlife Legislation This includes a brief summary of legislation relevant to wildlife. The original texts of the relevant

legislation or specific legal advice should be consulted in individual cases where appropriate. This

section does not constitute legal advice.

European Protected Species

European Protected Species (EPS) include those species present on Schedule 2 of the Conservation

of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended). The Conservation of Habitats and Species

Regulations 2010 transpose Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of Natural Habitats

and Wild Flora (Habitats Directive) into English Law. EPS referred to within the evaluation and

recommendation section of this report include:

Bat species

Great crested newts

All EPS also receive legal protection under the national legislation within the Wildlife and

Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). When these two pieces of legislation are considered together, it

makes it an offence to:

Deliberately capture (or take), injure or kill any wild animal of these species.

Possess or control any live or dead specimens or any part, or anything derived from animals

of these species.

Deliberately disturb wild animals of such species, where the disturbance is likely to:

a) impair their ability to

i) survive, breed or reproduce, or to rear or nurture their young, or

ii) in the case of animals of a hibernating or migratory species, to hibernate or migrate

b) affect significantly the local distribution or abundance of the species.

Intentionally, deliberately or recklessly damage or destroy the breeding or resting place of

such an animal, or obstruct access to such a place.

Sell (or offer for sale) or exchange parts of these species (alive or dead).

European Protected Species Licences

A European Protected Species Licence (EPSL) issued by the Statutory Nature Conservation

Organisation (e.g. Natural England in England) is required for any activity which is considered likely

to result in an offence. This includes damage or destruction to a bat roost as well as any significant

disturbance to bats (see above). In order to obtain a licence for works which would otherwise result

in an offence to a European Protected Species (EPS), Natural England (and local planning authorities)

assesses applications against the following three tests:


Test 1 - Regulation 53(2)(e) states: a licence can be granted for the purposes of “preserving public

health or public safety or other imperative reasons of overriding public interest including those of a

social or economic nature and beneficial consequences of primary importance for the environment”.

Test 2 - Regulation 53(9)(a) states: the appropriate authority shall not grant a licence unless they are

satisfied “that there is no satisfactory alternative”.

Test 3 - Regulation 53(9)(b) states: the appropriate authority shall not grant a licence unless they are

satisfied “that the action authorised will not be detrimental to the maintenance of the population of

the species concerned at a favourable conservation status in their natural range.”

Please note that Natural England take 30 working days to assess licence applications. Where

planning permission is required for a project, this will be required prior to submission of a licence

application to Natural England.

Nesting Birds

All wild birds are protected under Section 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended).

It is therefore an offence in the UK to:

Take damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird whilst it is being built or in use.

Kill, injure or take any wild bird.

Take or destroy the eggs of any wild bird.

In order to avoid committing an offence with regards nesting birds no works which may impact bird

nests whilst in use (e.g. whilst nests are being constructed, eggs incubated or dependant juveniles

reared) should take place. Such works should only take place once all young have fully fledged.

Certain bird species which are listed on Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as

amended) receive special protection. These species are also protected from any form of intentional

or reckless disturbance when they are nesting or rearing dependant young. Barn owls are an

example of a species listed on Schedule 1 of the Act which nest within buildings. A list of other

Schedule 1 bird species can be provided on request.

Reptile Species

Widespread reptile species (including common lizard, slow worm, adder and grass snake) are

protected under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) against

intentional injuring, killing or selling.

Sand lizard and smooth snake are listed on Schedule 2 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species

Regulations 2010 (as amended) and therefore receive the additional protection associated with

European Protected Species above. These species are not anticipated to be present on this site.


Badgers

Badgers are protected in the UK by the Protection of Badgers Act, 1992 (as amended). This makes it

an offence to:

Wilfully kill, injure, take or attempt to kill a badger.

Cruelly ill-treat a badger.

Intentionally or recklessly damage, destroy or obstruct access to any structure which

displays signs indicating current use by a badger (e.g. a sett).

Disturb a badger while it is occupying such a place.

Guidance as to what constitutes ‘current use’ in the definition of a badger sett and which activities

comprise ‘disturbance’ to badgers are given within Natural England guidance documents WML-G16

and WML-G17.

A licence may be applied for to Natural England to undertake works in respect of a development

activity which would otherwise result in an offence listed above (e.g. damage or destruction of a

sett). Licences are typically only granted during the period 1st July to 30th November to avoid periods

when dependant juveniles may be present. Methods to mitigate for works impacting badger setts

may require setts to be closed with the use of one-way gates.

Please note that Natural England take 30 working days to assess licence applications. Where

planning permission is required for a project, this will be required prior to submission of a licence

application.

Other Wild Mammals

All wild mammals are protected under the Wild Mammals Protection Act (1996). This Act makes it an

offence to crush or asphyxiate (amongst other actions) with the intent to inflict unnecessary

suffering. This Act has implications for site clearance operations where mammals which do not

receive specific named legal protection by other means (e.g. rabbits or foxes) may be crushed or

asphyxiated in their burrows by earth moving equipment.

Japanese knotweed

In the UK there are two main pieces of legislation that cover Japanese Knotweed. These are:

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). Listed under Schedule 9, Section 14 of the Act,

it is an offence to plant or otherwise cause the species to grow in the wild.

Environmental Protection Act 1990. Under the Act Japanese Knotweed is classed as ‘controlled

waste’ and as such must be disposed of safely at a licensed landfill site according to the

Environmental Protection Act (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991. Soil containing rhizome material can

be regarded as contaminated and, if taken off a site, must be disposed of at a suitably licensed

landfill site.


An offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act can result in a criminal prosecution. An

infringement under the Environmental Protection Act can result in enforcement action being taken

by the Environment Agency which can result in an unlimited fine. You can also be held liable for

costs incurred from the spread of Knotweed into adjacent properties and for the disposal of infested

soil off site during development which later leads to the spread of Knotweed onto another site.

Guidance for the management of Japanese knotweed can be found within the Environment Agency

Code of Practice for the Management, Destruction and Disposal of Japanese knotweed

(www.environment-agency.gov.uk/static/documents/Leisure/Knotweed/CoP.pdf).

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/static/documents/Leisure/Knotweed/CoP.pdf


Appendix 2 Plates

Plate 1. Scrub, ruderal and grassland habitats on eastern rail embankment adjacent to St. Georges Way.

Plate 2. Track viewed northwards, relay room shown on right (TN3).

Plate 3. Area of Japanese knotweed to be avoided during vegetation clearance (TN6).

Plate 4. Underbridge 9 inspected for evidence of bat roosts (TN4).


Appendix 3 Phase 1 Habitat Survey Map and Target Notes On following pages


Table 2 – Target Notes associated with Phase 1 habitat survey at Bermuda Park, Nuneaton.

Target note number

Details

1

Semi-natural broadleaved woodland. Pedunculate oak with understorey of hawthorn, elder and bramble.

2

Semi-natural broadleaved woodland. Willow and silver birch dominant.

3

Relay room (trackside).

4

Underbridge 9 (UB9). No field signs of bats.

5

Mammal burrow with evidence of use as a fox earth.

6

Stand of Japanese knotweed to be avoided during de-vegetation works.


Appendix 4 Protected Species Contingency Plan (PSCP)

This Protected Species Contingency Plan (PSCP) details a Precautionary Method of Works (PMW) to

ensure that protected species are not harmed during site clearance works and measures to be

implemented should protected species be identified. Measures to ensure that an existing area of

Japanese knotweed isn’t disturbed or allowed to spread are also given. Precautionary Methods of

Work have been formulated using existing recommendations in the Ecological Impact Assessment

and updated Phase 1 habitat survey.

This Protected Species Contingency Plan will be made available to all site contractors and a copy

kept on site during works.

Measures to compensate for ecological impacts (e.g. habitat compensation including tree planting,

nest box installation etc.) have already been provided in the Ecological Impact Assessment Report

(Atkins 2013) and not covered in this document.


Table 3 - Precautionary Method of Works and Protected Species Contingency Plan: Bermuda Park, Nuneaton.

Ecological

feature

Potential

impact

Sensitive habitats

within areas of

works

Measures to avoid or mitigate impacts Contingency Plan if identified

during works

Nesting

birds.

Harm to

nesting birds,

dependant

juveniles and

damage of

active nests.1

Scrub and trees Scrub clearance and tree felling operations to take place in the

period 15th September to end of February outside of the main

bird nesting season.

If vegetation clearance is required outside this period a

nesting bird check undertaken by an ecologist will take place

no more than 24 hours prior to clearance operations.

Cleared scrub will be mulched by brush cutters fitted with

mulching blades or chipped to reduce quantities of suitable

habitat for nesting to take place within.

Where saplings and branches cannot be mulched at time of

site clearance these will be stacked and covered with small

diameter bird netting (e.g. 12mm mesh diameter) to prevent

access for birds which may commence nesting before

removal.

Any nesting birds identified will be

left undisturbed until nesting is

over. Nesting is deemed to be over

when all dependant juveniles have

fledged. Ecologist to identify

nesting locations and mark out any

locations to be avoided during

vegetation clearance.

Widespread

reptile and

amphibian

species.

Harm to

reptile and

amphibian

species.2

Rank grassland,

ruderal

vegetation and

open areas

suitable for

basking trackside

(e.g. troughing).

Works to commence when reptiles are active i.e. between

March and end of October to ensure reptiles are able to move

out of the way of construction works.

A tool box talk briefing will be given to all site operatives,

which will include where within the site reptiles and

amphibians are most likely to be encountered and measures

Any reptiles and amphibians

subsequently found when the

ecologist is not present on site will

be left in situ and works will

temporarily cease in that area in

order to allow then to move away.

Should the animal not move away


to be put in place to safeguard these species.

Prior to works commencing a hand searching exercise for

reptiles and amphibians will be undertaken by a suitably

experienced ecologist in areas of highest habitat value.

All de-vegetation works will be undertaken in one direction

(e.g. north to south) away from the works areas to encourage

any animals to move away from the site to areas safeguarded

from construction activities.

Prior to commencement of ground works (e.g. trenching,

profiling embankments etc.) a destructive search using

machinery will be undertaken under the supervision of an

ecologist. The topsoil will be stripped and searched in addition

to any other potential refuges. Any reptiles or amphibians

identified will be removed to a pre-defined safeguarded area.

to a safe place of its own accord

then an Ecologist should be

contacted for further advice. The

careful handling and placement of

widespread reptiles and

amphibians (e.g. frog and toad)

may be undertaken by a suitably

briefed member of the team. If

lizards are to be handled an

Ecologist will provide instruction on

the safe handling of these species

to avoid harm to tails which may

become detached during

insensitive handling.

If a great crested newt is identified

during site clearance operations

works will cease and an Ecologist

contacted for advice. Works may

need to progress only after a

European Protected Species Licence

(EPSL) has been obtained from

Natural England.

Bat species. No impacts

anticipated

but

contingency

plan created.3

Underbridge 9

and trees.

Updated extended Phase 1 habitat survey (24.02.14) did not

identify evidence of bats.

Toolbox talk to site operatives to highlight legal protection

afforded to bat species, locations where roosting bats may be

If a bat is found at any stage of site

clearance works, works will cease

immediately and an Ecologist

contacted for advice.


located and field signs characteristic of bats. Works may need to progress under

a European Protected Species

Licence (EPSL).

Badgers. No impacts

anticipated

but

contingency

plan created.3

Mammal burrows

in rail

embankments/

cuttings.

Updated extended Phase 1 habitat survey (24.02.14) did not

identify evidence of badgers.

Toolbox talk to site operatives to high light legal protection

afforded to badgers and field signs characteristic of badgers

(including identifying badger setts).

If sett entrances are identified at

any point during site clearance or

construction works, works will

cease immediately and an ecologist

contacted for advice.

Works may need to proceed with a

licence granted from Natural

England.

Other

burrow

dwelling

mammals

(e.g. rabbit

and fox).

Harm by

crushing or

asphyxiation

by burrow

collapse.4

Mammal burrows

in rail

embankments/

cuttings.

Prior to above ground vegetation clearance an ecologist will

address the potential harm caused by works with a tool box

talk to site operatives. No brash, chipped woody materials or

logs will block burrows indicative of being in use by burrowing

mammals. No heavy machinery will be taken onto burrow

systems which could result in occupying mammals being

crushed.

When full site clearance works commence (e.g. turf stripping,

trenching or re-profiling of embankments or cuttings) the

destructive search for reptiles will have due regard for

burrowing mammals. If active mammal burrows are present

then burrow systems will be carefully deconstructed (with

consideration for use of hand tools) to ensure burrowing

mammals may escape unharmed.


Japanese

knotweed.

Causing to

spread.5

Area identified on

site plan.

Prior to vegetation clearance, the area of Japanese knotweed

will be shown to site contractors and cordoned off utilising

high visibility barrier tape. No Japanese knotweed will be cut

during vegetation clearance nearby.

When commencement of ground preparation works (e.g.

scraping, trenching or re-profiling of embankments)

commences a minimum root protection zone of 7m from the

outermost area of standing Japanese knotweed vegetation

will be protected from any works, as soil containing the

rhizome (roots) may be located within soil up to these

distances from above-ground visible stems.

If the works programme changes and works may require the

area of knotweed to be disturbed a specialist Japanese

knotweed contractor will be consulted to design an

appropriate programme of control and removal.

N/A

1Bird species are protected under Section 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) as amended. This makes it an offence to take, damage or destroy the nest of

any wild bird whilst it is being built or in use. An offence to kill, injure or take any wild bird and take or destroy the eggs of any wild bird. 2Widespread reptile species (including slow worm, common lizards, grass snake and adder) are protected under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act

(1981) as amended, from intentional killing or injuring. Great crested newts are a European Protected Species (EPS) receiving additional protection under Schedule 2

of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2010) as amended. In addition to being protected from be killed or injured, additional legal protection

includes intentional, deliberate or reckless damage or destruction of breeding or resting places and deliberate disturbance to a certain threshold. 3Bat species are protected under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) as amended and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2010)

as amended. Bat species are protected from intentional killing or injuring, deliberate or reckless damage or destruction of breeding or resting places and deliberate

disturbance to a certain threshold. 4All wild mammals are protected under the Wild Mammals Protection Act (1996). This Act makes it an offence to crush or asphyxiate wild mammals (amongst other

actions) with the intent to inflict unnecessary suffering. 5Japanese knotweed material (often arising from cutting or excavation of soil containing rhizome) is classed as ‘controlled waste’ and must be disposed of following

the Environmental Protection Act (1990) (Duty of Care) Regulations.

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John Harvey

From: Ciaran Power <[email protected]>

Sent: 10 March 2014 15:34

To: Julie Abbott

Cc: John Harvey

Subject: Re: Ecology Survey -Bermuda Park

Dear Julie,

Our Ecologist has confirmed that the ecological condition can be discharged. I will be doing the formal

paperwork this week but I thought an email at this stage would be helpful.

Kind regards

Ciaran

On 4 March 2014 15:47, Julie Abbott <[email protected]> wrote:

Great thanks Ciaran.

I look forward to hearing back from you.

Regards

Julie

Julie Abbott

Property & Development

Fifth Floor

21 Bennetts Hill

Birmingham

2

West Midlands

B2 5QP

T: 07740477661


W: www.slcrail.com

From: Ciaran Power [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: 04 March 2014 15:38

To: Julie Abbott

Cc: John Harvey

Subject: Re: Ecology Survey -Bermuda Park

Thanks Julie,

I will send this onto our ecologist for their consideration. Any problems I will come back to you.

Many thanks

Ciaran

On 4 March 2014 11:45, Julie Abbott <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Ciaran

Please find attached the Ecology Survey for Bermuda Park.

Can you let me know if you require anything else from us at this stage.

3

Many thanks

Regards

Julie

Julie Abbott

Property & Development

Fifth Floor

21 Bennetts Hill

Birmingham

West Midlands

B2 5QP

T: 07740477661


W: www.slcrail.com

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Telephone:(01926) 412193 Minicom 01926 412277 Email : [email protected] Web : www.warwickshire.gov.uk


Planning Application Ref: NBB_13CC027

Supporting Information for Discharge of Conditions

Planning Condition 4

Planning condition 4 states that prior to the commencement of development adequate measures shall be taken to protect existing trees identified to be retained as part of the detailed landscaping scheme approved pursuant to Condition 12 on or immediately adjacent to the site during development.

It can be confirmed that no existing trees were identified to be retained as part of the detailed landscaping scheme. Therefore no further action was required or has been taken.


Planning condition 5 states prior to the installation of external lighting at the site a scheme detailing the type, height, location light spillage and sky glow and hours of operation of the lights shall be submitted to and approved by the CPA.

Details of the lighting measures at Bermuda Park Station can be found in the following drawing:

-‐ MMD-‐339159-‐E-‐DR-‐XX-‐BER-‐1591.pdf

This drawing shows the illumination levels & light spillage of the lighting columns that are to be installed (“Lux Plots”) along with the details of the type, height & location of columns to be installed.

London Midland, who will operate the station once it is opened, have confirmed that the lighting at the station will be turned off between 0000 hours and 0530 hours.


Planning condition 6 states that samples of the external surfacing materials shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the CPA.

No buildings are provided as part of the station, therefore no roofing samples are to be provided.

The following surfacing materials are to be used:

Tarmac – platform surface and footpaths; and Concrete – kerb lines, platform edging:

Metal – Fence posts, cable trays, bow top fencing, stairs & waiting shelters:

Soft surfacing in the maintenance areas behind the platforms, either side of the footpaths and on those areas requiring landscaping is detailed below under Condition 11.


Planning condition 9 states that no public address (PA) system shall be installed until full details of the location, hours of operation and level of noise have been submitted to and approved in writing by the CPA.

Information regarding the location, system details and level of noise can be found in the following documents:

-‐ NBB_13CC027_Condition 9 PA System Details.pdf -‐ MMD-‐339159-‐T-‐DR-‐XX-‐BER-‐1620.pdf

The PA system will be in operation throughout the hours that the station is open. London Midland have confirmed that the hours of operation of the station are as follows:

-‐ 0530 hours to 2330 hours

As noted in section 3.3.1 of document NBB_13CC027_Condition 9 PA System Details.pdf the PA system is dynamic and responds to the level of ambient noise. The system is set to operate at 10dB above the ambient noise level and London Midland will configure the system to operate at reduced noise levels during evenings, night time and weekends in line with their current network wide operating procedures.


Planning condition 11 states that the development shall not commence until a detailed landscaping scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the CPA. The scheme shall include a planting plan showing existing trees to be retained along with new planting, written specifications and schedules of plants/trees noting their locations, species, sizes and proposed numbers and densities.

The detailed landscaping scheme can be found in:

-‐ 5103946-‐LA-‐001_Rev E Bermuda Park Station Planting Plan.pdf

The landscaping scheme provides all the information requested in the planning condition.

The landscaping scheme was submitted to the County Council’s Landscape Architect (Carolyn Cox) for review and acceptance in March 2014. The comments from Ms Cox were incorporated into the Planting Plan. Please see the following correspondence email between the County Council’s Planning Officer, SLC Rail and Atkins (the landscaping designer):

-‐ NBB_13CC027_Condition 11 Email Correspondence March 14.pdf


Planning condition 13 states that prior to the first use of the station a scheme for the CCTV shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the CPA. The details of the CCTV system proposed for Bermuda Park station can be found in the following documents:

-‐ NBB_13CC027_CCTV Details.pdf (Section 3.6) -‐ MMD-‐339159-‐T-‐DR-‐XX-‐BER-‐1622 CCTV Camera FoV Layout-‐Sheet 1 of 2.pdf -‐ MMD-‐339159-‐T-‐DR-‐XX-‐BER-‐1623 CCTV Camera FoV Layout-‐Sheet 2 of 2.pdf

It should be noted that the CCTV system proposed includes coverage of the following areas:

-‐ Car parking on St. George’s Way; -‐ Key station entrance and exit points (with facial recognition); -‐ Station platforms, waiting shelters and ‘blind spots’; and -‐ Cycle parking on St. George’s Way.

The Field of View (FoV) coverage is detailed in the drawings noted above.

Once implemented will the CCTV system will be operated and maintained by London Midland as part of its on-‐going Station Facility Operator (SFO) responsibilities.

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