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Thames Basin Heath SPA Projects Dilly Lane, Hartley Wintney Client: Barratt Homes (Southern Counties) Limited EPR’s involvement in this project was pivotal to the successful consent for 170 homes for Barratt Homes (Southern Counties) Limited. The principal ecological issue associated with the scheme related to the potential effects on the nearby Thames Basin Heath SPA. EPR’s assistance in designing the mitigation package, primarily consisting of 10 hectares of alternative recreational open space, was based on an extensive visitor survey, undertaken by EPR, and was crucial to the success of substantive negotiations with Natural England, led by EPR, which resulted in Natural England dropping their objection to the scheme. EPR’s key role in presenting evidence at public Inquiry ensured the Secretary of State granting consent for the application, which has recently been upheld by a subsequent Judical Review in a landmark case for the Thames Basin Heath SPA. This project is one of the few successful outcomes for the development industry since the implementation of the Natural England Delivery Plan. RAF Staff College Client: Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd A former RAF staff training facility has received outline planning permission for the erection of 730 buildings and associated infrastructure including public open space. Our client is now seeking planning permission to increase the number of dwellings on the site to in the region of 1200. EPR is advising on issues associated with potential effects on the nearby Thames Basin Heath SPA, including the design and management of the on site SANGS, and the provision of information to allow the planning authority to undertake and Appropriate Assessment of the proposals. EPR made representation on behalf of the client in relation to SPA matters at the Examination in Public for the Bracknell Forest Core Strategy Development Plan. We are also providing ecological input to the Environmental Statement including the impact assessment and design of mitigation strategy in relation to features of ecological value and protected species, in particular bats. Broadmoor Hospital Client: West London Mental Health Trust The proposed redevelopment of land at Broadmoor Hospital as a residential scheme of around 100 homes requires detailed assessment of the potential effects on the nearby Thames Basin Heaths SPA. An extensive visitor survey undertaken by EPR will help inform the design of the mitigation for the scheme, likely to involve the provision of alternative recreational open space.

Thames Basin Heath SPA Projects

Dilly Lane, Hartley Wintney
Client: Barratt Homes (Southern Counties) Limited
EPR’s involvement in this project was pivotal to the successful consent for 170 homes for Barratt Homes (Southern Counties) Limited. The principal ecological issue associated with the scheme related to the potential effects on the nearby Thames Basin Heath SPA. EPR’s assistance in designing the mitigation package, primarily consisting of 10 hectares of alternative recreational open space, was based on an extensive visitor survey, undertaken by EPR, and was crucial to the success of substantive negotiations with Natural England, led by EPR, which resulted in Natural England dropping their objection to the scheme. EPR’s key role in presenting evidence at public Inquiry ensured the Secretary of State granting consent for the application, which has recently been upheld by a subsequent Judical Review in a landmark case for the Thames Basin Heath SPA. This project is one of the few successful outcomes for the development industry since the implementation of the Natural England Delivery Plan.

RAF Staff College
Client: Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd
A former RAF staff training facility has received outline planning permission for the erection of 730 buildings and associated infrastructure including public open space. Our client is now seeking planning permission to increase the number of dwellings on the site to in the region of 1200. EPR is advising on issues associated with potential effects on the nearby Thames Basin Heath SPA, including the design and management of the on site SANGS, and the provision of information to allow the planning authority to undertake and Appropriate Assessment of the proposals. EPR made representation on behalf of the client in relation to SPA matters at the Examination in Public for the Bracknell Forest Core Strategy Development Plan. We are also providing ecological input to the Environmental Statement including the impact assessment and design of mitigation strategy in relation to features of ecological value and protected species, in particular bats.

Broadmoor Hospital
Client: West London Mental Health Trust
The proposed redevelopment of land at Broadmoor Hospital as a residential scheme of around 100 homes requires detailed assessment of the potential effects on the nearby Thames Basin Heaths SPA. An extensive visitor survey undertaken by EPR will help inform the design of the mitigation for the scheme, likely to involve the provision of alternative recreational open space.

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