Motspur Park Gas Holders 25/02562/FUL
RPS Consulting Services Ltd were commissioned by Berkeley Homes to undertake a: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) 2023; Phase 1 Habitat Survey, botanical survey, reptile, breeding bird and bat surveys. Surveys were undertaken over the entire site (an area totalling 2.97 ha) which comprises three redundant gas holders, a gas compound, and three associated outbuildings. Hardstanding connects the site with areas of grassland and scrub along the boundaries and between the holders. Running along the eastern boundary is the Beverley Brook Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) see beverley-brook . The SINC extends to the south of the site and the north of Kingshill Avenue with playing fields beyond. Adjacent to the western boundary of the site is the Southwest Railway Line, both the river and railway are natural wildlife corridors. Several trees were felled in advance of the surveys and there is legislation regarding the calc...