Paragraph 17 Protected species

No part of the authorised development may commence until further survey work for that part has been carried out to establish whether any protected species are present on any of the land affected, or likely to be affected, by that part of the authorised development.

Where a protected species is shown to be present, no authorised development of that part must commence until, after consultation with Natural England, a scheme of protection and mitigation measures has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authority.

The authorised development must be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme unless otherwise agreed with the relevant planning authority.