Paragraph 16 European protected speciesI1
England, Wales and Scotland
No part of the authorised project, and no felling, shall commence until a scheme for the mitigation of potential adverse impacts on any European protected species has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authority.
The scheme shall include—
a comprehensive survey report which details the methods and timings of surveys to be undertaken;
details of mitigation measures to be provided appropriate for the species present, including a timetable of when the mitigation will be in place;
a method statement for the works detailing the methods, timing, and phasing of works, which seeks to minimise the impacts on any European protected species present, in line with best-practice guidelines; and
proposals for monitoring before, during and post-construction which shall include mechanisms to initiate and direct any remedial works required. The applicant shall undertake remedial works, as directed by the relevant planning authority in consultation with the Countryside Council for Wales.
The scheme shall be implemented as approved.
Annotations
Commencement
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Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 13.3.2013, see art. 1