Paragraph 7 Protected speciesI1

In the event that any protected species which were not previously identified in the environmental statement or nesting birds are found at any time when carrying out the authorised development the undertaker must cease the relevant parts of the relevant works and report it immediately to the Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW).

The relevant parts of the relevant works must not recommence until a written scheme of protection and mitigation measures (including their design and management) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Secretary of State after consultation with Natural England.

The written scheme must provide for the implementation of appropriate measures to avoid harm to breeding birds and their nests under the supervision of the ECoW.

The undertaker must implement the written scheme prepared under sub-paragraph (2) immediately and construction in the area specified in the written scheme must not recommence until any necessary licences are obtained to enable mitigation measures to be implemented.