Habitat and species assessments

We have undertaken or commissioned a number of habitat and species surveys to support the preparation of the Local Plan and Development Management decisions. 

Information for these can be found below.

Ecology Assessment Report 2019 and 2021

To support the new Charnwood Local Plan we have prepared ecological assessment reports which update previous ecological surveys to inform the selection of sites for inclusion within the new Local Plan.

• Ecology Assessment Addendum (PDF Document, 0.7 Mb)
• Ecological Assessment Report 2019 (PDF Document, 1.31 Mb)
• Ecological Assessment Report - Appendix 2 - Site Assessments (PDF Document, 0.4 Mb)

Habitat Regulations Assessment

To support the Local Plan 2021-2037, we have carried out a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) in line with the requirements set out by the UK Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2010). The HRA document can be viewed below.

•  Habitats Regulations Assessment (May 2021) (PDF Document, 2.35 Mb)

Vegetation and habitat survey of Lane East & West of Snells Nook Lane, Loughborough

We undertook an extended phase 1 habitat survey of land to the east and west of Snell's Nook Lane, Loughborough. The report published in 2011 will inform local planning and the consideration of planning applications. 

We also undertook a Species Study for the same area which includes an assessment of protected species and Local Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) species.

• Loughborough Science Park Phase 1 - Survey Report (PDF Document, 0.21 Mb)
• Map 1: Site Boundary (PDF Document, 1.37 Mb)
• Map 2: Existing Ecological Sites (PDF Document, 1.39 Mb)
• Map 3a:  Phase 1 Habitat Map (PDF Document, 1.46 Mb)
• Map 3b:  Target Notes (PDF Document, 1.38 Mb)
• Map 4a:  Location of Individual Trees (PDF Document, 0.53 Mb)
• Map 4b: Trees Qualifying as Local Wildlife Sites (PDF Document, 1.37 Mb)
• Map 5:  Hedgerows (PDF Document, 1.42 Mb)
• Map 6:  Japanese Knotweed Location (PDF Document, 1.38 Mb)
• Map 7:  Designated Sites, Potential Lws & Wildlife Corridors (PDF Document, 1.41 Mb)

Borough wide habitat survey

EMEC Ecology were commissioned to undertake a Phase 1 habitat survey of the borough with survey work undertaken between May 2010 and March 2012. 

The survey provides us with detailed habitat and wildlife information which can be used by our Ecologist and Planning Officers to inform work on the Charnwood Local Plan and the consideration of planning applications.

• Phase 1 Habitat Report - November 2012 (PDF Document, 2.15 Mb)
• Phase 1 Habitat Report - November 2012:  Appendix 1 (PDF Document, 59.23 Mb)
• Phase 1 Habitat Report - November 2012:  Appendix 2 (PDF Document, 21.31 Mb)

Habitat surveys and species study of potential growth areas

We commissioned White Young Green in 2008 to undertake an extended phase 1 habitat survey for the parts of the borough being considered for future development. 

Alongside the habitat survey, we have undertaken a species study for the same study area. This study provides a desk-top study of protected species and Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) species.

• Species Report  2008 (PDF Document, 0.2 Mb)

• Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey Main Report  2008 (PDF Document, 0.93 Mb)
• Figure 1.1a East of Thurmaston (PDF Document, 1.02 Mb)
• Figure 1.1b East of Thurmaston (PDF Document, 1.41 Mb)
• Figure 1.1c East of Thurmaston (PDF Document, 0.95 Mb)
• Figure 1.2 North of Birstall (PDF Document, 1.39 Mb)
• Figure 1.3a South of Anstey (PDF Document, 0.77 Mb)
• Figure 1.3b South of Anstey (PDF Document, 0.85 Mb)
• Figure 1.4 West of Shepshed (PDF Document, 0.58 Mb)
• Figure 1.5 West of Loughborough (PDF Document, 0.55 Mb)
• Figure 1.6 North of Loughborough (PDF Document, 0.79 Mb)
• Figure 1.7a South of Loughborough (PDF Document, 1.16 Mb)
• Figure 1.7b South of Loughborough (PDF Document, 1.23 Mb)
• Figure 1.8 East of Loughborough (PDF Document, 1.02 Mb)
• Figure 1.9 East of Loughborough (PDF Document, 0.77 Mb)
• Figure 2.1a East of Thurmaston (PDF Document, 0.4 Mb)
• Figure 2.1b East of Thurmaston (PDF Document, 0.43 Mb)
• Figure 2.1c East of Thurmaston (PDF Document, 0.31 Mb)
• Figure 2.2 North of Birstall (PDF Document, 1.7 Mb)
• Figure 2.3a South of Anstey (PDF Document, 0.36 Mb)
• Figure 2.3b South of Anstey (PDF Document, 0.38 Mb)
• Figure 2.4 West of Shepshed (PDF Document, 0.46 Mb)
• Figure 2.5 West of Loughborough (PDF Document, 0.35 Mb)
• Figure 2.6 North of Loughborough (PDF Document, 0.59 Mb)
• Figure 2.7a South of Loughborough (PDF Document, 0.49 Mb)
• Figure 2.7b South of Loughborough (PDF Document, 0.45 Mb)
• Figure 2.8 East fo Loughborough (PDF Document, 0.35 Mb)
• Figure 2.9 East of Loughborough (PDF Document, 0.39 Mb)