LDP-Ecological-Site-Assessment-Report-December-2009

Local Development Plan Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire, 2009 December 2009 Gwent Ecology Seddon House Monmouth Gwent NP25 4DY Tel: 01600 740600 www.gwentwildlife.org Reg Charity No 242619 Ltd Liability Co No 812535 Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction 3 Requirements for LDP Candidate Site Assessment 3.1 Site Priority in LDP Process 3.2 Desk-Based Study 3.3 Field Assessments 3.4 Biodiversity Assessment 3.5 SINC Designation 4.1 Summary of Outputs Detailed Site Assessments  Overall Biodiversity Value Layer - Overall value for biodiversity  Biodiversity Features Layer - Detailed areas of importance for biodiversity  Habitat Coding Layer - Phase survey habitat coding 4.2 Site Values 4.3 SINC Quality 4.4 A Detailed Report of the LDP Site Assessment Methods 5.1 Desk-Based Assessment 5.2 Field Assessment 5.3 Evaluation Criteria 5.4 GIS Information Layers 5.4.1 Layer 1: Overall Biodiversity Value 5.4.2 Layer 2: Biodiversity Features 5.5 Layer 3: Phase Survey 5.6 Site Detail Form 5.7 SINC Recommendations Caveats and Constraints LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page of 203 6.1 Survey Limitations 6.2 Assessment Limitations 6.3 Information Limitations Results 7.1 SINC Recommendations 7.2 Candidate Strategic Sites CS/0004 - Major’s Barn, Old Hereford Road, Abergavenny CS/0023 - Adjacent Langley Villa, St Brides Road, Magor CS/0025 - Ifton Quarry, Caldicot Road, Rogiet .3 CS/0033 - Land north/northeast Castle Oaks, Usk CS/0047 - Land off Old Hereford Road, Abergavenny CS/0049 - Land East of Rogiet, Rogiet CS/0063 - Little Castle Farm, Usk CS/0071 - Land at Garthalan Drive, Caldicot CS/0076 - Wyelands Estate, Chepstow CS/0082 - Ambulance Station, Union West, Abergavenny .3 CS/0092 – Vauxhall, Monmouth CS/0096 – Bayfield, Chepstow CS/0098 - Ifton Manor, Rogiet CS/0099 – Deri Farm, Hereford Road, Abergavenny CS/0100 – Chapel Ed Lane, Penperlleni CS/0106 – Maindiff Court Hospital, Ross Road, Abergavenny .3 CS/0108 – Neville Hall Hospital, Abergavenny .3 CS/0111 – Land at Drewen Farm, Monmouth CS/0113 – Land at Nantyderry, Penperlleni CS/0121 – Drybridge Farm, Rockfield Road, Monmouth CS/0138 - Land at Red Barn Farm, Brecon Road, Abergavenny CS/0158 - Fairfield Maybey Site, Station Road, Chepstow .3 CS/0162 - Site of Cwrt Burrium, Monmouth Road, Usk LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page of 203 CS/0168 - Land to the North of Piercefield Avenue, Chepstow CS/0169 - Land at Crossway Green, South of Itton Road, Chepstow CS/0176 - Land at Woodside, Usk CS/0177 - The Hill, Abergavenny CS/0193 - Lower Chepstow, Chepstow CS/0196 - Rockfield Road, Monmouth CS/0198 - Llanellen Court Farm, Llanellen .3 CS/0199 - Land at Croft-Y-Bwla, Monmouth CS/0201 - Land at Croft-Y-Bwla, Monmouth CS/0207 - Crossways Green, Chepstow CS/0213 - Land associated with Bourne Farm, Raglan CS/0214 - Land at Mounton Road, Chepstow CS/0219 - Wonastow Road, Monmouth CS/0227 - Land adjoining Old Hereford Road, Abergavenny CS/0229 - Land to the North of Ifton Manor, adj Cheesmans, Rogiet .3 CS/0230 - Land Adjacent to Ifton Manor, Rogiet .3 CS/0244 - Rockfield Farm, The Elms, Undy CS/0245 - Land at Woodside, Usk CS/0248 - Land at Main Road, Portskewett CS/0249 - Land at Grange Road, Magor CS/0253 - Land at Crick, Caldicot CS/0260 - Former Sudbrook Paper Mill (and surrounding land), Sudbrook CS/0266 - Rockfield Farm, Magor/Undy CS/0267 - Land West of Church Lane, Llanfoist .3 7.3 Candidate Sites that meet the Preferred Strategy 7.3.1 Abergavenny & Llanfoist CS/0015 – Land at Waterloo Court, The Cutting, Llanfoist .3 CS/0017 – Old Nursery Meadow, Brecon Road, Abergavenny .3 CS/0028 – Land at Raglan Terrace, Abergavenny LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page of 203 CS/0054 – Land at Ross Road, Abergavenny CS/0105 – Maindiff Court Hospital, Ross Road, Abergavenny .3 CS/0107 – Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny CS/0110 – Llanfoist Transfer Station, Llanfoist .3 CS/0119 – Land at Grove Farm, Llanfoist .3 CS/0120 – Land at Grove Farm, Llanfoist .3 CS/0191 – Junction Yard, Ross Road, Abergavenny CS/0195 – Nantgavenny Lane, Abergavenny CS/0208 – Orchard House lands, Abergavenny .3 CS/0215 - Land east of Monmouth Road, Abergavenny CS/0216 - Land west of Monmouth Road, Abergavenny CS/0268 - Land east of Church Lane, Llanfoist CS/0272 - Abergavenny, Lower Monk Street Abergavenny 7.3.2 Caldicot and Portskewett CS/0066 - Land off Church Road, Caldicot .3 CS/0080 - Land east of Church Road, Caldicot CS/0104 - Caldicot Community Clinic, Cae Mawr Road, Caldicot CS/0122 - Land to rear of 68, 72 and 74 Church Road, Caldicot CS/0192 - Land adjacent Railway Terrace, Rogiet CS/0241 - Land opposite Pill Farm Industrial Estate, Caldicot .3 CS/0242 - Land adjacent to Old Pill Farm Industrial Estate, Caldicot .3 CS/0252 - Land adjacent Dewstow Road, Caldicot CS/0257- Land adjacent Longfellow Road, Caldicot .3 CS/0258 - Land adjacent to Portskewett Recreation Ground, Portskewett 7.3.3 Caerwent CS/0078 - Caldicot Road, Caerwent CS/0256 - Land opposite Eastgate Crescent, Caerwent 7.3.4 Chepstow CS/0029 - Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page of 203 CS/0097 - Barnetts Farm, Mounton Lane, Chepstow .3 CS/0102 - Beauford Park, Chepstow CS/0103 - Hwyel Ddu MHU, Regent Way, Chepstow .3 CS/0141 - Newhouse Industrial Estate, Chepstow CS/0142 - Wye Valley Link Road, Chepstow CS/0190 - Private Car Park, Dell View, Chepstow CS/0231 - Land rear of St Annes Nursing Home, Welsh Street, Chepstow 7.3.5 Devauden CS/0024 - Land west of B4295 and north of Devauden, Chepstow CS/0032 - Land to the rear of Devauden Hall, Devauden .3 CS/0064 - Land south and east of Beaufort House, Devauden 7.3.6 Dingestow CS/0134 - Land to N W Dingestow, Mitchel Troy CS/0135 - Land to W Dingestow, Mitchel Troy CS/0136 - Land to S E Dingestow, Mitchel Troy .3 CS/0183 - Part of Bridge Farm Caravan Park, Dingestow CS/0184 - Part of Bridge Farm, Dingestow .3 7.3.7 Grosmont CS/0147 - Land known as Riverview, Grosmont .3 CS/0212 - Lawns Cottage, Grosmont .3 7.3.8 Little Mill CS/0101 - Land to the rear of sawmill House, Ty Draw Lane, Goytre Fawr CS/0277 - Land at Pentwyn Farm, Little Mill 7.3.9 Llangybi CS/0053 - Land adj New House Farm, Llangybi .3 CS/0055 - Land at Ton Road, Llangybi CS/0057 - Rectory Field, Llangybi CS/0058 - Land North of New House, Llangybi CS/0059 - Newport Road, Llangybi LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page of 203 CS/0060 - Chapel Field, Llangybi CS/0061 – Graigwen, Llangybi 7.3.10 Llanishen CS/0014 - Field adjacent Llanishen Village Hall, Llanishen CS/0189 - Land to the rear of the Carpenters Arms, Llanishen CS/0254 – Land at Church Road, Llanishen 7.3.11 Llanvair Kilgeddin CS/0194 - Land including & Stud Cottages, Llanfair Kilgeddin 7.3.12 Llanvapley CS/0041 - Red Hart, Monmouth Road, Llanvapley 7.3.13 Magor and Undy CS/0021- Land at Magor, Magor CS/0085 - Land adjacent The Vicarage, Magor CS/0139 - Land at Old Well Lane, Church Road, Undy CS/0140 - The Patch, Church Road, Undy .3 CS/0232 - Land rear of Woodland House, Magor 7.3.14 Mathern CS/0046 - Land at Mathern, Shirenewton .3 CS/0163 - Area E, Wyelands Estate, Mathern CS/0164 - Area B2 (1) Wyelands Estate, Mathern CS/0165 - Area B2 (2) Wyelands Estate, Mathern CS/0167 - Area C, Off Chapel Lane, Mathern CS/0172 - Land east of Cherry Trees, Mathern 7.3.15 Mitchel Troy CS/0069 - Land adj to Greenacres & Brambles, Mitchel Troy CS/0115 - Land at former Glentrothy Hotel, Mitchel Troy .3 CS/0117 - Curtilage of Greenacres, Mitchel Troy 7.3.16 Monmouth CS/0008 - Land adjacent to Woodland view, Wyesham, Monmouth LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page of 203 CS/0018 - The Firs, Staunton Road, Monmouth .3 CS/0074 - Land to the rear of Monnow Mill House, Osbaston, Monmouth .3 CS/0079 - Land at Old Hereford Road, Monmouth CS/0083 - Monmouth Ambulance Station, Monmouth CS/0089 - Land alongside the Old Ross Road, Monmouth CS/0090 - Land adjacent to BP garage at junction of A40 and Cinderhill, Monmouth CS/0091 – Vauxhall, Monmouth CS/0093 – Priory, Monmouth CS/0094 – Oakfield, Monmouth CS/0132 - Forge Paddocks, Osbaston Road, Monmouth .3 CS/0144 - Link Road, off Wonastow Road, Monmouth CS/0145 - Wheatfield Estate, Watery Lane, Monmouth CS/0148 - Land adjacent to Rockfield Road, Monmouth CS/0150 - Land at rear of Royal Oak Public House, Hereford Road CS/0153 - Land adjacent to Rockfield Road, Monmouth CS/0200 - Land at Croft-Y-Bwla, Monmouth CS/0202 - Land at Croft-Y-Bwla, Monmouth CS/0203 - Land at Croft-Y-Bwla, Monmouth CS/0209 - Land at Redbrook Road, Monmouth CS/0238 - Land off Tudor Road, Wyesham, Monmouth CS/0269 - Adjacent Wheatfield Paddocks, Watery Lane, Monmouth .3 CS/0270 - Adjacent Wheatfield Paddocks and Field House Farm, Monmouth .3 7.3.17 Penallt CS/0050 - Babington Meadow, Penallt 7.3.18 Penperlleni CS/0031 - Wellacre, Chapel Ed Lane, Penperlleni CS/0197 - Land to the south of Penperlleni, School Lane, Penperlleni 7.3.19 Pwllmeyric CS/0159 - Hill Farm Cottage, Pwllmeyric LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page of 203 CS/0166 - Area B2 (3) Wyelands Estate, Mathern CS/0222 - Land between Pwllmeyric and Mathern, Mathern 7.3.20 Raglan CS/0137 - Land adj Usk Road, Raglan CS/0170 - Land to the East of Hill House, Raglan CS/0171 - Site of Tennis Court and immediate Curtilage, Hill House .3 CS/0246 - Land at Brooks Holdings, Station Road, Raglan CS/0247 - Land at Chepstow Road, Raglan 7.3.21 Rogiet CS/0040 - Manor Farm, Rogiet CS/0048 - Land West of Rogiet, Rogiet CS/0228 - Land at junction of Minnetts Land & Caldicot Road, Rogiet CS/0233 - Land adjoining B4245 Caldicot Road, Rogiet CS/0259 - Land at Chestnut Drive, Ifton Manor, Rogiet 7.3.22 Shirenewton/Mynyddbach CS/0022 - Oak View, Mynyddbach, Shirenewton CS/0073 - Land off Usk Road, Mynyddbach, Shirenewton .3 CS/0075 – Field on eastern edge of Shirenewton, Shirenewton 7.3.23 St Arvans CS/0007 - Land adjacent the Piercefield Public House, St Arvans CS/0034 - Land adjacent to The Swallows, St Arvans CS/0221 - Land adjoining Tintern Road, St Arvans 7.3.24 The Bryn CS/0114 - Land at the Bryn, Penpergwm 7.3.25 Tintern CS/0011 - Parcel No 9700, Tintern 7.3.26 Trellech CS/0026 - Land adj Spring Villa, Trellech .3 CS/0027 - Land adj Spring Villa, Trellech .3 LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page of 203 CS/0036 - Hillcrest, Catbrook Road, Trellech CS/0081 - Land to the rear of Lion Inn, Trellech .3 CS/0223 - Land adjoining Church Street, Trellech CS/0224 - Land adjoining Cwmcarvan Road, Trellech CS/0251 - Land at Monmouth Road, Trellech CS/0265 - Land adjacent Trellech School, Trellech 7.3.27 Usk CS/0146 –Usk RFC, Red Shed Meadow, Llanbadoc CS/0149 - Disused Railway from Usk to Little Mill, Llanbadoc .3 CS/0157 - Old Station Yard, Usk CS/0161- Site of Cwrt Burrium, Monmouth Road, Usk CS/0236 - Land adjoining Parish Hall, Llanbadoc 7.3.28 Werngifford/Pandy CS/0125 - Land adjacent Werngifford, Pandy CS/0126 - Land adjacent Werngifford, Pandy CS/0127 - Land adjacent Werngifford, Pandy 7.4 Candidate Non Residential Sites - Overall Biodiversity Values 7.5 Candidate Sites that not meet the Preferred Strategy - Overall Biodiversity Values Further Surveys 8.1 General Ecological Survey 8.2 Species Surveys Potential Impacts of Development on Biodiversity 10 Mitigation and Enhancement 11 Bibliography 12 Annexes 12.1 Annex 1: List of Sites 12.2 Annex 2: Glossary 12.3 Annex 3: Glossary of Habitats 12.4 Annex 4: Species Glossary .3 LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 10 of 203 Protected Species Are there European Protected Species issues for this site? Yes Potential No List Species: SEWBReC record Evidence of presence Potential to be present on site on site (seen directly or (habitat and location mean that field signs) it is likely) Are there issues for species protected under UK legislation (not included above)? Yes Potential No List Species: SEWBReC record Evidence of presence Potential to be present on site on site (seen directly or (habitat and location mean that field signs) it is likely) Are there records for UK or Wales Priority Species (not included above)? LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 189 of 203 Yes Potential No List Species: SEWBReC record Evidence of presence Potential to be present on site on site (seen directly or (habitat and location mean that field signs) it is likely) Are there records for Monmouthshire LBAP Species (not included above)? Yes Potential No List Species: SEWBReC record Evidence of presence Potential to be present on site on site (seen directly or (habitat and location mean that field signs) it is likely) LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 190 of 203 Designated Sites Is the site within or adjacent to an International or European Designated Site? (Special Protection Area, RAMSAR Site or Special Area of Conservation) (Underline the relevant designation) Within Directly adjacent/within 250m buffer Within 500m buffer No Is the site within or adjacent to a Nationally Designated Site? (National Nature Reserve or Site of Special Scientific Interest) (Underline the relevant designation) Within Directly adjacent/within 250m buffer Within 500m buffer No Is the site within a Locally Designated Site? (Local Nature Reserve or Site of Importance for Nature Conservation) Within Directly adjacent/within 250m buffer Within 500m buffer No Is the whole site or part of the site of SINC (Local Wildlife Site) quality? (underline whole or part as appropriate and to be shown on site map) LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 191 of 203 Yes Notification form in site file Qualifying criteria Borderline No LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 192 of 203 Habitats and Important Features On Site Habitat UK Priority Wales Habitat Priority Habitat LBAP Habitat % of whole site Adjacent land use Site Habitats Map LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 193 of 203 Is the site or part of the site designated ancient woodland? (to be shown on site map) Yes Part Adjacent to No Are there any veteran or mature trees on site? (to be shown on site map) Yes No If ‘Yes’ how many and what species? Does the site have any hedgerows? (to be shown on site map) Species-rich (high) potential Hedgerow Regs Quality Length m Species-poor (medium) Has some potential Length m Species-poor (low) Single species dominant Gappy Length m No Does the site have any water features present? Ponds Steams Ditches Other: No Does the site have any connectivity value to either adjacent habitat or the wider landscape? Yes Some LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology No Page 194 of 203 Conclusions What additional ecological surveys/assessments will be required? Summary of potential biodiversity constraints Are biodiversity constraints significant enough to prevent development of: The whole site? YES NO Part of the site? YES NO Recommended mitigation measures LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 195 of 203 Annex 7: Notes to Accompany Site Detail Form Site General Information Site reference number, name, location, grid reference, area and proposed use were all supplied by MCC ‘Current Use’ describes the use of the site at the time of surveying Where land use was not obvious, the term ‘general’ use is applied based on the surrounding land use (e.g ‘general agriculture’) ‘General Features’ gives a brief summary of the habitats and features of the site Details of each of these are given in the habitats and features glossary Summary Table The summary table gives a quick reference guide to the ecological constraints of the site Presence (yes), possible presence (poss) and likely absence (no) of Protected and BAP species are indicated, as on pages and of the form Species are listed under their highest level of protection only Protected sites are indicated according to page of the form This shows an existing protected site (yes), adjacent sites within 250m (adj) adjacent sites within 500m (adj) and no protected sites within 500m (no) Note that development can potentially affect protected sites that are further than 500m away SINC recommendation is shown on page of the form The table indicates whether the whole site is recommended for SINC designation (yes), part of the site is recommended LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 196 of 203 for SINC designation (part), the site may meet the criteria following further survey and examination (borderline site – bord), or the site is not recommended for SINC designation (no) UKBAP and LBAP habitats are indicated according to the table on page of the form This shows whether these habitats cover over 80% of a site (yes), less than 80% of a site (part) or are not present (no) Protected species These tables indicate the presence or potential presence of protected species, based on SEWBReC records, the desk survey and field survey results Species with protection or designation at several levels are listed under their highest degree of protection only SEWBReC records were assessed and interpreted to indicate presence or potential presence by MCC Field signs and sightings were recorded during the Phase habitat survey Potential presence is based on the habitats on and adjacent to the site, the ecology of the species, and knowledge of the species distribution European Protected Species are defined as those species listed on Schedules and of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended) See Annex (Policy and Legislation) for further details Species protected under UK legislation are defined as those species listed under Schedules and of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) or the Protection of Badgers Act, 1992 Species protected from sale only are excluded See Annex (Policy and Legislation) for further details LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 197 of 203 UK or Wales Priority Species are defined as those listed as UK Biodiversity Action Plan Priority species or Section 42 Species of Principal Importance for Conserving Biological Diversity in Wales ‘Research only’ species are excluded See Annex (Policy and Legislation) for further details Monmouthshire LBAP Species are defined as those identified as LBAP Priority species in Monmouthshire’s LBAP Species listed in the biodiversity audit section of the LBAP are excluded Designated Sites The information regarding designated sites in this section was provided by MCC For further information regarding protected sites see Annex (Policy and Legislation) SINC recommendation This section indicates whether the whole site or part of the site meets the criteria for SINC designation in Guidelines for the Selection of Wildlife Sites in South East Wales The criterion under which the site qualifies is noted It should be recognised that each proposed SINC will require a detailed site form to be submitted to the SINC panel – a group of local wildlife experts, together with representatives from MCC and GE SINCs are approved and designated by the panel Habitats and Important Features UK and Wales Priority Habitats are defined as those listed as UKBAP Priority habitats or Section 42 Habitats of Principal Importance for Conserving Biological Diversity in Wales LBAP Habitats are defined using the LBAP Priority Habitats descriptions in the LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 198 of 203 Monmouthshire LBAP as shown by the online Biodiversity Action Reporting System (BARS) Percentage cover is an estimate and should be used as a guide only Adjacent land use is indicated The Site Habitat Value Map is an extract from GIS Layer 2: Detailed areas of importance for biodiversity For clarification, sites have been labelled with the candidate site number In cases where the site adjoins or overlaps with other candidate sites, the site boundary is shown in blue Red circles indicate mature trees, veteran trees or features of nature conservation interest Please refer to the relevant GIS layer for details Designated ancient woodland is defined as ancient semi-natural woodland (ASNW) – areas that have been wooded since at least 1600 ASNW is listed on the Gwent Inventory of Ancient Woodland (Nature Conservancy Council, 1989) For more information regarding mature and veteran trees, hedgerows, and water features, please see the Annex 3, Glossary of Habitats Connectivity value is a subjective assessment based on the surrounding landscape and the presence and condition of linear features on the site For more information regarding connectivity, please see Connectivity Report LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 199 of 203 Summary Additional surveys and assessments are listed These are based on the potential presence of protected species as detailed on pages and of the form Potential constraints are summarised, based on the findings of the desk-based assessment and field survey, as recorded in previous sections Recommendations for mitigation and enhancement are suggested These are intended as an indication only, as further survey will be needed to inform mitigation, and the design and purpose of the development will determine ecological impacts and influence mitigation and enhancement possibilities LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 200 of 203 Annex 8: Hedgerow Classification HIGH: Species-rich containing at least five native woody species in a 30 metre sample Consider features such as banks, ditches, standing trees, ground flora associated and connecting hedges/woodland areas Four woody species are recorded and other features are considered important This would include, potential dormouse habitat MEDIUM: Less than five native woody species in a 30 metre stretch, without other features present Less than four native woody species, with other features present LOW: Less than four native woody species, without other features present Gappy hedges, newly planted Annex 7: Veteran and Mature Tree Classification HIGH: Veteran trees >3.7m circumference, 1.3m from base (to include native and non-native species) Large over-mature trees >2m circumference, or estimated to be over 200 years old, which exhibit characteristics such as dead wood, rot hollows and bracket fungi To include native and non-native species LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 201 of 203 Annex 8: Definitions and Terminology within Summary Table Summary Table EU/UK Protected Species UKBAP/S42 Species LBAP Species UKBAP/S42 Habitats SINC Recommendation International/EU Protected Sites UK Protected Sites Local Protected Sites LBAP Habitats Sites, species and habitats will be listed under their highest level of protection or designation Species: Yes Poss No - species present – observed on survey or SEWBReC record on site species could be present based on SEWBReC records in the near vicinity or suitable habitat present on site no records and unlikely to be present on site Habitats: Yes Part No - habitat present on more than 80% of the site part of site supports habitat (less than 80% of the site) habitat not present Sites: Yes Part Bord Adj No - site designated or recommended as SINC part of site is designated or recommended as SINC borderline SINC recommendation site is adjacent to designated site site is not designated or recommended as SINC Refer also to the Glossary (Annex 2) LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 202 of 203 Annex 9: MapInfo Coding Key Habitat map Habitat High Medium Low Pattern D7 D7 D7 Colour E1 D9 G1 Symbol layer Veteran/mature trees Target note Colour E1 E1 Symbol Linear features layer Hedgerow – high Hedgerow – medium Hedgerow – low Colour E1 D9 G1 Pixels 5 Whole site assessment High Medium Low Pattern D7 D7 D7 Colour E1 D9 G1 Phase one Habitat Neutral grassland Semi-improved species-rich Broad-leaved woodland Plantation broad-leaved Plantation conifer Dense scrub Scattered scrub Tall herb Marshy grassland Amenity grassland Open water Salt marsh Orchard Dense bracken Swamp Pattern B1 B1 B1 C4 C4 B5 E18 H4 C4 + B1 D6 B1 B1 C21 B6 D7 Colour D9 D9 H16 H16 G1 H16 H16 D15 P1 + D9 F1 I1 P5 H16 D15 H1 Semi-improved species-poor Arable Amenity Text SI A AM Font Times new Roman Times new Roman Times new Roman Size 12 12 12 Symbol Target note Colour E1 Size 18 Veteran/mature tree E1 18 LDP Ecological Site Assessments in Monmouthshire 2009 Gwent Ecology Page 203 of 203