Paragraph 11 Bat Method StatementI1

Numbered works 3, 4 and 5 of the authorised development must not commence until pre–construction checks substantially in accordance with those outlined in Appendix C of the outline landscape and ecological mitigation strategy have been undertaken on trees and hedgerows with potential suitability for supporting roosting bats.

Where any trees and hedgerows proposed for removal are found to support roosting bats works for the removal of such trees or hedgerows must not be undertaken until a bat method statement outlining additional mitigation measures to avoid impacts on roosting bats has been submitted to and approved in writing by the relevant planning authority in consultation with Natural Resources Wales.

The authorised development must be carried out in accordance with the approved Bat Method Statement.

If construction of the relevant work has not commenced within 2 years of the completion of the pre–construction checks, the pre–construction checks must be repeated and sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) above apply in relation to any repeat pre–construction checks.