# The M4 Motorway (Junctions 3 to 12) (Smart Motorway) Development Consent Order 2016, Paragraph 24: Biodiversity management strategy

Extent: E+W+S

(1) No part of the authorised development is to commence until a written strategy of biodiversity management measures has been submitted to and approved by the Secretary of State following consultation with the Environment Agency, Natural England and the relevant planning authority.
(2) The biodiversity management strategy is to include—
(a) provision of otter ledges within culverts affected by the authorised development;
(b) provision of otter fencing at those locations shown on the environmental masterplan (Application Document Reference No. 7.4, Annex A);
(c) provision of bat boxes at appropriate locations within the Order limits together with arrangements for their monitoring and maintenance by local bat groups or others;
(d) the removal or management of invasive non-native species within the Order limits; and
(e) maximising the biodiversity potential of any soft landscaping to be provided as part of the authorised development through detailed design.
(3) The approved strategy and any measures under it must be implemented during construction and operation of any part of the authorised development.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/863/schedule/2/paragraph/24 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/m4-motorway-junctions-3-to-12-smart-motorway-development-consent-order-2016/schedule-2/paragraph-24
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