habitat and protected species surveys at a site proposed for residential development in gloucestershire CASE STUDY Roosting brown long eared batsintroduction We conducted a preliminary ecological a ppraisal at a former hospital in g loucestershire to identify features of ecological significance which could constrain a proposed residential development on the site, prior to a planned sale of the site to private sector investors. t he survey site consisted mainly of buildings, hard standing, dense scrub and semi improved grassland, bordered by broadleaf woodland and hedgerows. t he survey sought to determine whether further surveys would be required prior to submitting a planning application. approach t he extent of grassland within the site was minimal but contiguous with grassla

Join for free to read