From: Samuel Bolton <samuel.bolton@tameside.gov.uk>

Sent: 06 November 2025 09:05

To: Development Management

Cc: Claire Ringwood

Subject: 2025_11_06 Ecology comments 25/00954/TELE

For the attention of Claire Ringwood

Application: 25/00954/TELE

Dear Claire,

The following ecological issued have been considered.

Biodiversity mitigation

I am happy with the proposed planting scheme to mitigate for the loss of willow and blackthorn scrub.

Bats

I am happy that the shrubs to be removed have negligible potential to support roosting bats and no further surveys are required.

General Guidance

As with most planning applications the following general advice also applies:

Protected species can turn up in unexpected places and the granting of planning permission does not negate the need to abide by the laws which are in place to safeguard biodiversity. An informative should be used so that the applicant is aware that they must seek ecological advice should they find or suspect that the proposals will impact on protected species.

Work that will impact on habitats where nesting birds may be present (for example demolition of a building or works to trees and other vegetation including undergrowth like bramble), should not be undertaken in the main bird nesting season (March – August) unless suitable checks for active bird nests have been undertaken.

I hope these comments are useful.

Yours sincerely,

Samuel

Samuel Bolton

Ecologist - Greater Manchester Ecology Unit

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