(c) Representations (Pages 261-270)
Perth and Kinross Council · 16 December 2024
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4(iii)(c) LRB-2024-45 LRB-2024-45 24/00902/FLL - Erection of replacement dwellinghouse, garage and associated works, Thistlebridge, Stanley, Perth, PH1 4PW REPRESENTATIONS
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Comments to the Development Quality Manager on a Planning Application Planning Application ref. 24/00902/FLL Comments provided by Joanna Dick Tree and Biodiversity Officer Service/Section Strategy and Policy Contact Details Phone 75377 Email biodiversity@pkc.gov.uk Description of Proposal Erection of replacement dwellinghouse, garage and associated works Address of site Thistlebridge Stanley Perth PH1 4PW Comments on the proposal Policy 40: Forestry, Woodland and Trees The Council will apply the principles of the Scottish Government Policy on Control of Woodland Removal and there will be a presumption in favour of protecting woodland resources. Where the loss of woodland is unavoidable, mitigation measures in the form of compensatory planting will be required. All trees and woodland are to be retained. The submitted Ecological Appraisal notes the presence of ancient woodland along the northern boundary of the Site. Although not legally protected, Ancient Woodland Inventory sites are important and irreplaceable habitat and the Tayside Local Biodiversity Action Plan seeks to enhance, restore and extend coverage of ancient woodland. It also has enhanced consideration in NPF4. The Report states that no development is proposed to be undertaken within c. 20m of the woodland edge, and therefore there will be no loss of tree cover within the ancient woodland area. It should be ensured that measures are in place in order to have a suitable root protection zone from the woodland edge in accordance with BS 5837 (2012) or a minimum 20m. I query the figure of 20m as no formula of RPA has been provided. RPAs may need to be increased for larger trees and as this is ancient woodland, I think it should be at least a 30m buffer. This would also remove risk of disturbance to bats roosting in trees. A Tree Protection Plan should be submitted prior to works commencing with a more detailed explanation of how trees will be protected and include clear drawings showing the Construction Exclusion Zone to be implemented on site. Policy 41: Biodiversity The Council will seek to protect and enhance all wildlife and habitats, whether formally designated or not, considering natural processes in the area. Planning permission will not be granted for development likely to have an adverse effect on protected species unless clear evidence can be provided that the ecological impacts can be satisfactorily mitigated. All methods in the submitted Ecological Appraisal are in accordance with best practice and all recommendations and mitigation measures contained in the report must be adhered to in full.
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Invasive Non-Native Species As recommended in the submitted Ecological Appraisal, an Invasive Non-Native Species Control Plan should be produced for the eradication and control of Giant Hogweed and Japanese Knotweed on the site. Breeding Birds For all wild bird species in Great Britain, it is an offence to intentionally or recklessly kill, injure or take a bird; take, damage, destroy or interfere with a nest of any bird while it is in use or being built; or obstruct or prevent any bird from using its nest. Biodiversity Enhancement NPF4 requires local planning applications to include appropriate measures for biodiversity enhancement that are proportionate to the nature and scale of the development. The submitted Ecological Appraisal recommends: Native hedge planting Tree planting Wider invasive non-native species treatment but no detail has been provided and so it is unclear whether biodiversity enhancement will be met over and above compensation for scrub removal. In line with the PKC Planning for Nature Guidance, we would encourage incorporation of bird nesting bricks into the completed building for swift, house martin and sparrows. More detail is also required in the form of a landscaping and planting plan. See Planning for Nature Guidance Planning Guidance - Planning & Biodiversity - Perth & Kinross Council (pkc.gov.uk) Conclusion The submitted information is not in accordance with legislation, policy and guidance. In order to be in accordance, the following is required: A Construction Method Statement must be provided outlining the measures to protect the watercourse from the impact of pollution and sediment to ensure no adverse effects on the River Tay SAC. A Tree Protection Plan containing a detailed explanation of how trees will be protected and include clear drawing of the Construction Exclusion Zone to be implemented on site. An Invasive Non-Native Species Control Plan for the eradication and control of Giant Hogweed and Japanese Knotweed on the site. A landscaping and planting plan including planting to compensate for scrub removal and over and above as biodiversity enhancement. Details of integrated bird nesting bricks into the completed building for swift, house martin and sparrows. Recommended planning condition(s) Recommended informative(s) for applicant Date comments returned 7 August 2024
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