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

Sent: 26 June 2025 08:59

To: Development Management

Cc: Sam Yuen (He/him)

Subject: 2025.06.26 - Ecology comments - 25/00216/FUL

For the attention of Sam Yuen

Application: 25/00216/FUL

Dear Sam,

The main consideration is biodiversity net gain.

Biodiversity Net Gain

The information submitted with the application includes a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) report and statutory Biodiversity Metric from Pennine Ecology (May 2025).

The appraisal found the site had some ecological value, consisting of residential garden and individual trees.

I have examined the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) metric spreadsheet and I am happy with the calculations provided.

After construction of the development, onsite biodiversity remediation and the 10% net gain requirement there is due to be a deficit of 0.11 Area Habitat units and 0.01 linear hedgerow units;

With the offsite unit market developing this appears to be a realistic achievement for the site and therefore the LPA can be reasonably confident that the statutory biodiversity requirements could be discharged.

(Link to various wording for signposting applicant to statutory framework for Biodiversity Net Gain https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/663251d969098ded31fca800/BNG_Decision_Notice_Text.odt)

I would not consider the onsite biodiversity mitigation/enhancement to be significant.

If approved, the Biodiversity Gain Plan (BGP), updated metric and offsite Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) should be completed to show how the biodiversity gain will be managed and achieved over the next 30 years and approved by the LPA, before any condition can be released.

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 this is useful.

Please let me know if you need any further information

Samuel

Samuel Bolton

Ecologist - Greater Manchester Ecology Unit

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