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From: Costain, Sophie (DEFA) Sent: 12 November 2018 17:29 To: DEFA, Planning; Callow, Jo (DEFA) Subject: PA 18/01073/B

Good afternoon

RE – PA 18/01073/B, Burleigh Manor

This application is unclear as to what work the applicants are planning to undertake in regards to the felling and pruning of the trees on site.

Though a tree inspection report has been completed and tree no. 1036 has been identified as a priority, I'm left unsure as to whether any of the other recommended tree works are actually to be implemented.

Tree No. 1036 which is recommended for removal has bat roost potential and therefore I request that an inspection for roosts is undertaken prior to removal.

Further clarification over planned tree works would inform the need to do further bat roost checks. If the other tree work is to be undertaken at some point in the near future I would also request that these trees are also checked for bat roosts.

If a survey and checks are not undertaken and should any evidence of bat presence be found during the work, work must stop immediately and a licensed bat worker must be contacted.

Rhododendron is also recorded as being on site and it is likely to be Rhododendron ponticum. This plant is listed on Schedule 8 of the Wildlife Act 1990 and any developer must not cause this plant to spread in the wild and we recommend it's removal.

Best wishes

Sophie

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