Hitherfield Primary School

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1 Hitherfield Primary School Design and Access Statement Part 2 of 2 Issued 25th March Northburgh Street London EC1V 0AH T F mail@greenhilljenner.co.uk

2 Contents Design & Access Statement - Part Introduction 2.0 Site Assessment 2.1 Existing Community Context 2.2 Existing Site Assessment 2.3 Site Photographs 3.0 Consultation 3.1 The Brief 3.2 Secure by Design 4.0 The Proposal 4.1 Design Concept 4.2 Layout 4.3 Transport Statement 4.4 Amount 4.5 Use 4.6 Scale and Mass 4.7 Residential Amenity 4.8 Setting and Appearance 4.9 Landscape Strategy 4.10 Sustainability Assessment 4.11 Phasing Diagrams 4.12 Additional Planning Issues 5.0 Access Statement 6.0 Architectural Drawings Design & Access Statement - Part 2 Appendix A: Transport Assessment & CMP Appendix B: BREEAM Appendix C: Tree Survey/Arboricultural Report Appendix D: Ecological Appraisal 61

3 Appendix A: Transport Assessment & CMP

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5 Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Medawar Road The Surrey Research Park Guildford Surrey GU2 7AR United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Error! Reference source not found. CONTENTS Error! Reference source not found. 1 INTRODUCTION THE EXISTING SITE & TRAVEL PATTERNS CURRENT TRAVEL PATTERNS SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS PARKING SUMMARY Author Checker Mike Brain Kathryn Kennell APPENDICIES APPENDIX A...Parking Beat Survey APPENDIX B...Accident Statistics APPENDIX C... Architects Plans Approver Kathryn Kennell Report No 002 Date February 2011 This report has been prepared for in accordance with the terms and conditions of appointment for dated. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited ( ) cannot accept any responsibility for any use of or reliance on the contents of this report by any third party. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx Page i Design And Access Statement Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta 64

6 1 INTRODUCTION This Transport Statement has been commissioned by Greenhill Jenner Architects to consider the transportation elements of a planning application to redevelop the located on Hitherfield Road, Streatham in the London Borough of Lambeth SW16 2JQ. Hitherfield School has recently expanded its school role from a two form entry to a three form entry for reception and the first form with the remaining years still running two forms. Prior to the conversion to a three form entry for these years the school served approximately 420 pupils aged between 3 and 11 and was operated by 80 staff. The expansion of the reception and first form has already increased the school role by 60 from 420 to 480 and the staffing level to 86. The development proposals comprise an extension of the school buildings to accommodate the expansion of the school from a 2 form entry to 3 form entry for the remaining forms to finally serve up to 630 pupils with 100 staff. The school will therefore increase from the current levels by an additional 150 children and 14 staff. The Plan below shows the site in relation to the surrounding area. Section 3.0, Current Travel Patterns: Describes the modal split of trips made to the school be staff and students. It then goes on to analyse the parking beat survey undertaken for this scheme and the accident data in the vicinity of the site. Section 4.0, Sustainable transport: Provides details of the opportunities to travel to the school by modes of transport more sustainable than the private car. Section 5.0, Development proposals: describes the aspects of the development proposals pertinent to the Transport Statement Section 6.0, Parking: Sets out the planning policy framework relating to parking for the school and then goes on to establish the parking strategy in light of this framework, parking survey data and consultation with the Local Authority Figure 1.1 Site Location Plan Site Location ` 1.1 Scope of the Transport Statement This Transport Statement considers the transportation elements of the proposed extension of the school buildings. Following this introductory section the report is structured as follows: Section 2.0, The Existing Site & Travel Patters: Describes the existing site location and the roads surrounding the site. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 1 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 2 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx 65

7 2 THE EXISTING SITE & TRAVEL PATTERNS 2.1 Introduction The serves approximately 480 pupils aged between 3 and 11 run by a total of 86 staff. It currently provides 24 cycle parking and no dedicated off street car parking or servicing areas. It has two accesses for pedestrians and emergency vehicles, one off Leigham Vale and one of Hitherfield Road. The existing school is located to the north west of Leigham Vale and to the northeast of Hitherfield Road. It is bounded to the south by residential properties and to the north by the outer south London rail lane as shown by the red line in the plan below. Figure 2.1 Existing Site and Accesses The two accesses to the development are both currently used primarily as pedestrian and emergency accesses. All service vehicles currently approach the school at Hitherfield Road access however the small footprint of the site does not permit service vehicles to turn in the site so goods are generally walked into the school. Service vehicles wait on the school keep clear markings or in the road adjacent to the markings. The school keep clear markings prevent waiting and loading in the morning and evenings when use of this area could negatively affect the safety of the school access for pedestrians. The delivery of goods is strictly controlled by the school to ensure that all deliveries which utilise the keep clear markings do so outside of their hours of operation when deliveries will not affect the school pick up and drop off. 2.2 Surrounding Roads The roads surrounding the site are generally lit and subject to a 30mph speed limit. Leigham Vale is a two way residential road approximately 7.3m wide which is largely not controlled with waiting and loading restrictions. Adequate footways are provided on both sides of the road. It is noted that cars park on both sides of the road. School Keep Clear markings are provided for a length of approximately 18m outside the school entrance to restrict waiting and loading in this area. Speed cushions have been installed on this road approximately every 500m to calm traffic and the school entrance has a raised entry treatment to reduce speed and highlight the school access. Hitherford Road is also a 2 way residential road approximately 7.3m wide providing adequate footways on both sides of the road. It is not generally subjected to waiting and loading restrictions apart from the section of road adjacent to the school entrance where parking is controlled via a 25m long School Keep Clear road marking. The majority of the roads surrounding the site are a similar format to Hitherford Road Leigham Vale being residential in nature lit, subject to 30mph speed limits with low levels of parking controls and footways on both sides of the road. During the public consultation congestion at peak picking up and dropping off times was noted, a common feature of urban schools. Hitherfield Road Access Leigham Vale Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 3 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 4 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx 66

8 3 CURRENT TRAVEL PATTERNS 3.1 Introduction It is useful to consider the current travel patterns as a starting point when considering the expansion of the school. This section considers the current travel patterns classified by the two main users of the school namely the students and the staff. 3.2 Students The most recent travel survey for the school was undertaken as part of the 2009 School Travel Plan review. Of the students asked 327 provided responses, showing the current pupil modal split as follows. 3.4 Parking Survey A parking survey was undertaken on the 3rd of February 2011 on the roads surrounding the site to assess the parking stress. The survey covered the time between 8:30 and 10:30 to record the level of parking during the school drop off time to assess the impact of additional students and the period afterwards which is likely to be affected by the additional staff. The full survey results are provided in Appendix A. The survey focussed on the sections of Leigham Vale and Hitherfield Roads adjacent to the school and within a 200m walk of the school entrances. The increased number of pupils is likely to impact on the level of parking during the early peak between 08:00 and 09:15 and the increased number of staff is likely to impact later 09:15: - 10:30. The number of available and occupied recorded during the survey has been averaged for each respective time period as shown below. Table 3.1 Summarised Parking Beat Survey (Averaged) Average 08:30 09:15 09:30 10:30 Location Zone Hitherfield Rd SW side from Leigham vale - no 27 Hitherfield Rd A Staff The survey shows that walking is by far the most popular form of transport when accessing the School with a 75% modal split, next comes the car with 18% and then cycling and the bus with 4% and 3% respectively. A hands-up survey concerning the travel arrangements to school of the staff was conducted by the headmaster on the 31st of January The survey showed the current model split as follows: Hitherfield Rd SW side from no 27 Hitherfield Rd to Mount Nod Rd B Hitherfield Rd NE side from Mount Nod Rd to school access C Hitherfield Rd NE side from school access to Leigham Vale D Hitherfield Rd N side from Hitherfield Rd to Stockfield Rd E Leigham Vale S side from Hitherfield rd to Stockfield Rd) F Leigham Vale S side from Hitherfield rd to school access G Leigham Vale S side from school access to path barrier by bridge H Leigham Vale N side from bridge to school access I Leigham Vale N side from school access to Hitherfield Rd) J Total (difference due to rounding) Source: Parking Beat Survey The parking survey shows that for example during the school drop off period approximately 52 of the 177 parking are free, a figure which rises to 63 after the school drop off time. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 5 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 6 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx 67

9 3.5 Accident Analysis The redevelopment of the school will generate an increase in the number of students in attendance and so it is important to consider if there is an underlying accident issue which could be affected by the proposals particularly with respect to pupils walking and cycling to the school. The most recent three years accident data was sought from TfL for the streets surrounding the site; the full data is included in Appendix B. The records show that there have been a total of 178 accidents 154 of which were slight, 24 were serious, and no fatalities occurred. Importantly for all accident types there was only one accident involving a cyclist under the age of 18. The accident was slight, involving a 14 year old and it was unlikely to be school related as it occurred at 18:25. It is likely that the large majority of journey to primary school accidents in this area are likely to occur between 8am and 9 am and between 3pm and 4pm during the school run. Analysis of the data reveals that during these times there were 9 slight and no serious accidents involving pedestrians and 14 slight and 1 serious accident which did not involve pedestrians It is useful to filter these accidents further to determine which of these accidents which involved children of primary school attendance age. There were four slight accidents and no serious accidents of this type. It is worth considering these accidents in further detail to determine if there is a pattern in their cause. Firstly two of the accidents occurred in close proximity to each other one at Norwood Road / Harpenden Road and one at Norwood Road Lancaster Avenue. However closer inspection reveals that one is related to a child walking out from behind a bus into the path of an oncoming vehicle where as the other involved a pedestrian crossing at a signal crossing and a car disobeying the traffic signal. It was noted that two of the accidents did appear to share a common cause. Both accidents (accident ref: 0110LX LX50670) involved 11 year olds at different locations during the school run times attempting to cross the road from behind a bus and walking out into the path of an oncoming vehicle. It is suggested that the children at the school receive training on road safety particularly in relation to crossing the road close to a bus stop. 4 SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT 4.1 Introduction This section considers the accessibility of the site to non car modes as this is an important driver of the sustainability of the sites travel patterns. 4.2 Walking and cycling Walking and cycling are the most efficient and least polluting forms of transport and are therefore considered first. Planning Policy Guidance 13 (PG 13) is a central government document which aims to `integrate planning and transport at the national, regional, strategic and local level and to promote more sustainable transport choices both for carrying people and for moving freight It outlines that `walking is the most important mode of travel at the local level and offers the greatest potential to replace short car trips, particularly under two kilometres. And that `cycling also has potential to substitute for short car trips, particularly those under five kilometres, and to form part of a longer journey by public transport. The diagrams below show Hitherfield School in relation to a 2km waking radius and a 5km cycling radius to give an indication of the potential destinations within easy access for these m o d e s. In summary the three years accident data have been analysed and particularly in relation to the school run and children travelling to school. The analysis has not noted a specific part of the road network which requires safety improvements however it has identified the importance of ongoing road safety education at the schools particularly in relation to crossing the road near to buses. 2km Walking Radius 5km Cycling Radius The roads surrounding the school are predominantly residential in nature; they present an attractive and overlooked walking environment with adequate footways on both sides of the road. The relatively quiet nature of these streets permits pedestrians to cross the road informally without the need for controlled or uncontrolled crossing places. The residential area surrounding the site is bordered by the busy strategic roads of the A205 to the north, the A215 to the east, the A214 to the south and the A23 to the west. These roads are provided with numerous controlled crossing places at the various traffic signal junctions or via pelican crossings. For example the walking route between Streatham Hill Rail Station and the Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 7 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 8 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx 68

10 School requires crossing the A23. Pedestrians are provided with a signal controlled straight across crossing at this location to assist this movement. In summary the roads surrounding the site provides a pleasant walking environment which is overlooked lit and providing adequate footways. The busier roads further from the school provide a range of controlled crossing facilities to assist pedestrians crossing these routes and to minimise the severance presented by the busier roads. The plan below is an extract from TfL s Local Cycling Guide 10. Hitherfield School is located on a `route on quieter roads recommended by cyclists as denoted by the yellow highlighting. Figure 4.1TfL cycle map extract 4.3 Rail enable single leg commutes by bicycle or by forming a longer journey using one of the may rail stations within an easy cycle of the school. It is appreciated that for younger students cycling shorter distances may be appropriate however for many staff cycling possibly in combination with public transport could be used as an alternative to the private car. The following 5 rail stations are within an easy walk (2km) of Hitherfield School; Streatham Hill, Tulse Hill, West Norwood, Streatham Rail and West Dulwich Rail Station. Transport for London has devised a calculation to help to compare the accessibility to public transport of sites within London called the Public Transport Accessibility Level or PTAL. The PTAL is based on the distance of a site to public transport measures and the frequency of services offered. For rail stations the maximum distance considered is up to 960m from a development site. Streatham Hill Railway Station and Tulse Hill Railway Station are both within the threshold for inclusion in a PTAL. Located approximately 750m from the School, Tulse Hill Railway Station provides the following services during the peak hours; St Albans 3 trains per hr, Sutton (Surrey) via Wimbledon 2 trains per hr, West Croydon via Norbury 2 trains per hr, London Bridge 4 trains per hr, Luton 3 trains per hr, Sutton (Surrey) via Hackbridge 2 trains per hr and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace 2 trains per hr. Hitherfield School Streatham Hill Rail Station is located an easy walk of approximately 940m from the school. During the peak periods it provides; 4 services per hour to London Victoria, 4 services per hour to London Bridge via Crystal Palace 4, and 2 services per hour to Sutton (Surrey) via West Croydon. In summary there are 5 rail stations within an easy walk of the School offering regular rail services to local and regional destinations. Furthermore there are two rail stations located less than 950m from the site. The site is therefore easily accessible by a rail service which offers a real alternative to the private car. 4.4 Buses Moving north along Leigham Vale to Tulse Hill Rail Station cyclists can connect to a route `signed for cyclists which may be on busier roads as denoted by the blue highlighting. The signed route goes on to connect to a wide range of destinations and other cycle routes. It can be seen that there are several routes on quieter roads as well as signed routes on busier roads within the residential roads surrounding the site. These routes connect to the net of cycle routes which extend out to the wider area surrounding the site. These routes could form a single leg commute or form part of a longer journey by public transport utilising for example one of the 10 main line rail stations located less than 3km from the school. It is useful to consider the accessibility of the school to bus services with the maximum walk distances set out in the PTAL methodology in a similar manner as was described for the rail services. For buses the maximum walk distance between a bus stop and a site is 640m. Bus Route 417 provides a frequent 24 hour service between Crystal Palace, Streatham Hill, and Clapham Common. During the peak periods this service provides a bus every 10 minutes. The nearest bus stop for this route is the West Norwood, Valley road stop located 450m from the school. 4.5 PTAL Assessment The TfL Planning information database provides the PTAL of a site by providing the point of interest in this case Hitherfield School on mapping provided. The database shows that Hitherfield School has a PTAL of 2 which is defined as a `poor level of accessibility. In summary the site is located on a route designated by TfL s route map as recommended by cyclists on a quieter road, and very close to signed routes on busier routes. These routes connect directly to the wide range of cycle routes in the wider area surrounding the site to Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 9 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 10 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx 69

11 5 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS 5.1 Introduction Hitherfield School has recently expanded its school role from a two form entry to a three form entry. Currently the reception and first form have three forms with the remaining years still running two forms. Prior to the conversion to a three form entry the school served approximately 420 pupils aged between 3 and 11 and was operated by 80 staff. The expansion of the reception and first form has already expanded the school role by 60 from 420 to 480 and the staffing level to circa 86. The development proposals will increase the Gross Floor Area of the school buildings from their exiting levels of 2146m² by 1230m² to provide a total finished scheme GFA of 3376 m². The development proposals comprise an extension of the school buildings to accommodate the expansion of the school from a 2 form entry to 3 form entry to finally serve up to 630 pupils with 100 staff. The school will therefore increase from the current levels by an additional 150 children and 14 staff. The Architects plans for the proposed extension are provided in Appendix C, the extract below shows the proposed extension site in relation to the current buildings and the surrounding area. Figure 5.1 Extract of Architect plan for proposed scheme 5.2 Access The redeveloped school will retain both of its accesses in their current location and their use will retain their current use as pedestrian accesses which are suitable for use for emergency vehicles. The main entrance to the school will be on Leigham Vale and which is likely to make this the main entrance to the school although access will still be retained for pedestrians at Hitherfield Road. During discussions, Lambeth Council Officers suggested that as Hitherfield Road access will be rarely used by service vehicles wishing to enter the site that converting this access to a footway crossover would provide benefits for pedestrians passing the school entrance on this footway. The Architects plans accompanying the Planning Application therefore include the conversion of this access to a footway crossing arrangement. 5.3 Servicing The servicing will continue as it does in the current arrangement with the arrival times of service vehicles closely controlled by the school to arrive well away from the school drop off and pick up times. Service vehicles utilise the school keep clear markings on Hitherfield Road and deliveries are walked into the school. 5.4 Parking Car parking The physically constrained nature of the school has not historically permitted the inclusion of car parking, the demand for which has been met by the roads surrounding the school. The development proposals do not therefore seek to increase the parking provision by providing off street parking within the school. The suitability of the surrounding roads to meet the predicted demand is discussed in the subsequent chapter. During the parking beat survey illegal parking was noted on the school keep clear markings. It is recommended that the safety importance and the legal requirement of keeping this area clear at pick up and drop off times is provided in a letter to the parents and followed up by police action if the problem persists. Cycle Parking The redeveloped school will increase the level of cycle parking within the school from the current level of 24 to 36. The rationale for the level of increase is discussed in the parking strategy section of the report. 5.5 Mitigation of traffic impacts During public consultations Local residents have expressed concern that an expansion of the school will increase the number of cars in the local area at the school drop off, pick up times, and exacerbate congestion at these times. It is likely that the school drop off is the most important time to consider as it coincides with the AM peak for journeys to work etc. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 11 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx As was shown in section 3 the vast majority of the students do walk to school, with walking representing 75% of the modal share which is a high proportion of the trips currently made by walking to school. This high level is likely to be primarily due to the students living within an easy walk of the school but also further increased the measures within the Travel Plan process Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 12 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx 70

12 promoted by the school. As the school extension will cater for the same catchment area as the existing student role it is likely that these modal splits will persist. It is suggested that the continued commitment to the travel plan process is the main mechanism by which the congestion impact of the school can continue to be controlled and the use of more sustainable modes of transport increased. The review of the parking impact in the following section indicates that the proposed school extension has a traffic attraction potential of an additional is likely to generate an additional 20 car trips 16 student drop offs and 4 new staff cars parking The school drop offs will generate 2 trips, an arrival and a departure during each peak and the staff will generate a single trip during each peak. This suggests that the school extension could generate an additional 36 vehicles which are most likely to occur in the half an hour between 08:45 and 09:15. This equates to just over 1 new car trip every minute for this period with a much smaller impact outside of these times. This is a very small increase in the level of traffic which in itself is unlikely to significantly exacerbate an existing congestion issues. The main impact on congestion is likely to be generated as parents enter and exit parking. This may contribute to some additional delays on these roads however the impact is not likely to be significant as there is sufficient parking to allow parents to park without blocking the main carriageway and further more the impact is short lived as it is focussed on the half an hour around the drop off and pick up times. To summarise it is concluded that although the expansion of the school may generate some additional congestion during the school drop off and pick up it should not be significant as there is sufficient parking to accommodate additional parents and staff. Furthermore the main impacts are primarily focussed in one short time period in the half an hour if the AM peak. 6 PARKING 6.1 Introduction It is important to understand the policy framework which guides the redevelopment of Hitherfield School particularly in relation to parking. The policy relevant to the development is outlined below broken down into Local, Regional, and National. 6.2 Local Policy The Lambeth LDF Core Strategy The Lambeth Local Development Framework (LDF) Core Strategy Adopted January 2011 is the local document guiding development in the Borough of Lambeth. The LDF sets out developers parking requirements as follows: 4.27 National planning policy and the London Plan set out the requirements for development in relation to cycle parking and supporting facilities, maximum car parking standards, Travel Plans for people and goods, Delivery and Servicing Plans, Construction Logistics Plans and Transport Assessments The LDF therefore refers to Regional and National policy guidance for the parking standard which is reviewed below: 6.3 Regional Policy The London Plan The London Plan encapsulates the Mayor s vision for London in an overarching planning document. The plan refers to the provision of cycle parking suggesting that, Cycle parking - Developments should provide for sufficient secure cycle parking and supporting facilities in accordance with PPG 13 and the Transport Strategy. TfL has adopted cycle parking standards for its own schemes and these should form the basis for standards in LDFs. The Mayor will use/apply these standards in considering applications for strategic developments. The Plan also considered the maximum parking standard for non-operational employment B1 for development in Lambeth as 1 space per sq m of Gross Floor Area within Table A4.1. It also sets out its approach to disabled parking provision: Parking for disabled people - Boroughs should take a flexible approach, but developments should have a least one accessible on or off street car parking bay designated for use by disabled people, even if no general parking is provided. All developments with associated off street car parking should have at least two parking bays for use by disabled people. The appropriate number of bays will depend on the size, location, and nature of the development, the existing supply of and demand for on and off street car parking, and the accessibility of the local area. 6.4 Regional Policy TfL Cycle Parking Standards TfL have also provided a set of proposed cycle parking standards which are pertinent to the development, the appropriate section of which is reproduced below: Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 13 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 14 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx 71

13 Table Extract from TfL proposed cycle parking standards 6.5 National Policy PPG 13 provides guidance for parking at schools however it does not provide parking standards for Primary Schools. The levels of parking at primary schools are therefore guided by Local and Regional policy. 6.6 Parking Strategy This section considered the parking provision and impacts related to the proposed school expansion in relation to the policy background and discussions held with the Local Authority. Cycle parking Clearly the demand for cycle parking will be significantly lower for Primary Schools than for Secondary schools as it may not be safe for some of the younger children to cycle unsupervised to school where as it is more common for older secondary school children to cycle alone to school. Applying the standard of 1 space per 10 staff would for the proposed redevelopment require 10 cycle parking (100/10=10). Providing the standard of 1 space per 10 pupils would require 63 (630/10=63) cycle parking. It is suggested that a sensible level of provision for the school would fall between 10 and 63 cycle parking. The school currently has 24 cycle parking which are well used but not oversubscribed with free continually available. The school will be increasing its role by 50% it is therefore reasonable to provide an additional 50% of cycle parking which would give a requirement for 36 cycle parking. Furthermore additional space adjacent to the cycle parking stand will be allocated to ensure that if cycling demand increases in the future that extra parking stands could be accommodated. It is therefore important to consider the potential impact of additional parking on the roads surrounding the site to determine if they can appropriately meet the parking needs generated by the school. The parking beat survey showed that during the school drop off period approximately 52 of the 177 parking are free a figure which rises to 63 after the school drop off time. Leigham Vale is approximately 7.3m wide; assuming a car takes approximately 1.8m of road space cars on both sides would reduce the available width to 3.7m. Parking on both sides therefore requires vehicles passing in opposite directions to give way, which is not an uncommon feature of residential roads in urban areas. It is suggested that the south side of Leigham Vale could tolerate some additional short term parking however this is limited by the road width available. For example it is likely that 5 additional vehicles spread out over 400m stretch of this road could be easily tolerated and not unduly affect the capacity. Therefore excluding the potential to park on Leigham Vale South Side except for a modest increase of 5 cars the parking beat shows that there would be 26 and 35 free during and after the school pick up respectively. The School Travel Plan showed that approximately 18% of the children arrive by car applying this to the increase in school role of 150 pupils gives 28 trips by car. As children often are dropped together within the same family or via child minders or other carers it is not unreasonable to assume that on average 2 children will arrive by car. This suggests that the increase in school role could generate 14 new cars parking during the school drop off. The survey of the staff travel pattern shows that 26% of staff arrives by car. Applying this percentage to the increase in staff numbers of 16 suggests there could be 4 new trips by car by staff. Adding the potential parking generation by staff and pupils shows that there could be additional parking demand of 18 car parking generated by the school extension. The parking beat showed that there would be 26 and 35 free during and after the school pick up respectively. It is therefore concluded that the roads surrounding the school provide sufficient parking to serve the potential increase in parking demand for staff and the school drop off. This methodology and the level of parking required were agreed with Lambeth Council officers prior to the preparation of this report. Car parking In light of these policy framework and the opportunities and constraints presented by the school, correspondence was made with officers at Lambeth Council to establish the appropriate car parking strategy for the school. The school does not currently provide any parking and the extension will not generate any specific requirement staff or parent disabled parking. It was agreed that it is appropriate that the current situation with no off street parking provision is retained. Furthermore it was agreed that no specific disabled parking bay is required outside the school as it may unnecessarily sterilise an area of general parking. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 15 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 16 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx 72

14 7 SUMMARY This Transport Statement considers the transportation elements of a planning application to extend the located in the London Borough of Lambeth. The school has recently increased the reception and first form from 2 to 3 form entries increasing the school role by 60 from 420 to 480 and the staffing level to around 86. The development proposals comprise an extension of the school buildings to accommodate the expansion of the school from a 2 form entry to 3 form entry for years 2 and up, to finally serve up to 630 pupils with 100 staff. The school will therefore increase from the current levels by an additional 150 children and 14 staff. The development proposals will increase the Gross Floor Area of the school buildings from their exiting levels of 2146m² by 1230m² to provide a total finished scheme GFA of 3376 m². During the survey illegal parking was noted on the school keep clear markings. It is recommended that the safety importance and the legal requirement of keeping this area clear at pick up and drop off times is provided in a letter to the parents and followed up by police action if the problem persists. The redeveloped school will increase the level of cycle parking within the school from the current level of 24 to 36. Space will be allocated by the cycle parking stands to allow for additional racks to be installed should they be required at a future date. A review of the potential congestion generated by the proposals concluded that although the expansion of the school may generate some additional congestion it should not be significant as there is sufficient parking to accommodate additional parents and staff. Furthermore the main impacts are primarily focussed in one short time period in the half an hour if the AM peak. The report has considered the modal split of the site and found that a high level of pupils 75% and staff 55% walk to school and that 18% and 26% arrive by car respectively. Analysis of the current and predicted parking demand shows that the roads surrounding the school provide sufficient parking to serve the potential increase in parking demand for staff and the school drop off. The review of the last three years accidents statistics in relation to children travelling to school did not identify a specific part of the road network which requires safety improvements. However it has identified the importance of ongoing road safety education at the schools particularly in relation to crossing the road near to buses. The ability to access the school via more sustainable modes of transport found that the innercity area surrounding the school provides a pleasant walking environment which is overlooked lit and providing adequate footways. The busier roads further from the school provide a range of controlled crossing facilities to assist pedestrians crossing these routes and to minimise the severance presented by the busier roads. Furthermore the site is located on a route designated by TfL s route map as recommended by cyclists on a quieter road, and very close to signed routes on busier routes. These routes connect directly to the net of routes extending to the wider area surrounding the site to enable single leg commutes by bicycle or by forming a longer journey using one of the may rail stations within an easy cycle of the school. The school is accessible by public transport with 5 rail stations within an easy walk offering regular rail services to local and regional destinations with two of the rail stations located less than 950m from the site. The nearest bus stop to the school is the West Norwood, Valley road stop located 450m from the school. This stop serves Bus Route 417 which provides a frequent 24 hour service between Crystal Palace, Streatham Hill, and Clapham Common. During the peak periods this service provides a bus every 10 minutes. This level of public transport gives the Hitherfield School has a PTAL of 2 which is defined as a `poor level of accessibility. The servicing arrangements of the school will remain as they are currently with service vehicles arrival times controlled by the school to arrive outside of the school pick up and drop off times. Service vehicles utilise the school keep clear markings on Hitherfield Road outside of their hours of operation and deliveries are walked into the school. As the Hitherfield Road access will be rarely used by service vehicles wishing to enter the site this access will be converted to a footway crossover to provide benefits for pedestrians passing the school entrance on this footway. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 17 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 18 projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:ts:final 1001-ua gdr-04 hitherfield ta docx 73

15 K&M TRAFFIC SURVEYS DATE : 3rd FEBRUARY 2011 DAY : THURSDAY LOCATION : LEIGHAM VALE, STREATHAM 08:30 08:37 08:43 08:50 08:55 09:00 09:06 09:11 09:16 09:21 09:26 09:31 09:36 09:41 09:46 09:51 09:56 10:01 10:06 10:12 10:18 10:25 LOCATION ZONE TYPE OF RESTRICTION unrestricted dropped kerb unrestricted dropped kerb unrestricted dropped kerb disabled ON SCHOOL MARKINGS OUTSIDE SCHOOL unrestricted dropped kerb disabled :30 08:39 08:45 08:52 08:57 09:04 09:10 09:15 09:21 09:26 09:32 09:37 09:42 09:47 09:53 09:58 10:05 10:11 10:16 10:21 10:28 LOCATION ZONE TYPE OF RESTRICTION LEIGHAM VALE - NORTH SIDE (from hitherfield rd to stockfield rd) E unrestricted dropped kerb LEIGHAM VALE - SOUTH SIDE (from hitherfield rd to stockfield rd) LEIGHAM VALE - SOUTH SIDE (from hitherfield rd to school access) F unrestricted G unrestricted ON SCHOOL MARKINGS OUTSIDE SCHOOL LEIGHAM VALE - SOUTH SIDE (from school access to path barrier by bridge) LEIGHAM VALE - NORTH SIDE (from bridge to school access) H unrestricted I unrestricted unrestricted LEIGHAM VALE - NORTH SIDE (from school access to hitherfield rd) dropped kerb 1 disabled K&M TRAFFIC SURVEYS DATE : 3rd FEBRUARY 2011 DAY : THURSDAY LOCATION : LEIGHAM VALE, STREATHAM ZONE C ZONE B ZONE I HITHERFIELD RD ZONE D ZONE H ZONE A ZONE J LEIGHAM VALE ZONE G ZONE E ZONE F J Transport Report : Appendix A HITHERFIELD RD - SOUTHWEST SIDE (from leigham vale to no 27 hitherfield rd) A HITHERFIELD RD - SOUTHWEST SIDE (from no 27 hitherfield rd to mount nod rd) B HITHERFIELD RD - NORTHEAST SIDE (from mount nod rd to school access) C HITHERFIELD RD - NORTHEAST SIDE (from school access to leigham vale) D 74

16 Transport Report : Appendix B Date: Page: 27 JAN :47 1 of 1 (summary) Stick Diagram Date: Page: 27 JAN :47 1 of 18 Stick Diagram All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School Summary of Accidents Selected Site Reference and Description (zero accident counts shown in bold) Date Period Accidents A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP The description of how the accident occurred and the contributory factors are the reporting officer's opinion at the time of reporting and may not be the result of extensive investigation All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0108LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX50984 Day SATURDAY THURSDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY TUESDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY Date 15/11/ /11/ /07/ /11/ /01/ /11/ /04/ /11/ /11/ /12/2008 Time 10:35 09:11 09:40 17:45 18:00 19:30 14:25 12:20 19:33 07:00 Light Conditions LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT DARK DARK DARK LIGHT LIGHT DARK LIGHT Road Surface DRY WET DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY WET DRY Severity SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SERIOUS SERIOUS SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SERIOUS SERIOUS Conflict Pedestrian Location Contributory Factors (* denotes pre 2005) X 802 C001 A 802 C001 A C001 A C001 B V001 B Easting/Northing Pedestrian % Site Diagram Wet % Dark % N Severity / Months To 12 09/ / /2010 Fatal Serious Slight Total Pct 34.8 % 32.6 % 32.6 % Total Pct 0.0 % 13.5 % 86.5 % BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK Date: Page: 27 JAN :47 2 of 18 Stick Diagram Date: Page: 27 JAN :47 3 of 18 Stick Diagram All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0110LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX TB LX50586 Day MONDAY SATURDAY FRIDAY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY Date 18/01/ /11/ /11/ /03/ /12/ /04/ /06/ /02/ /04/ /08/2008 Time 11:32 16:15 06:50 15:45 21:52 02:47 14:00 22:14 13:30 17:20 Light Conditions LIGHT DARK LIGHT LIGHT DARK DARK LIGHT DARK LIGHT LIGHT Road Surface DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY WET DRY DRY DRY WET Severity SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT Conflict All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0108LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX50281 Day MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY MONDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY SATURDAY WEDNESDAY Date 03/11/ /05/ /07/ /07/ /08/ /10/ /11/ /12/ /11/ /04/2010 Time 17:59 09:00 12:44 12:53 08:14 23:49 15:25 12:40 13:00 21:57 Light Conditions DARK LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT DARK LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT DARK Road Surface WET DRY DRY WET DRY WET WET DRY WET DRY Severity SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT Conflict Pedestrian Location Contributory Factors (* denotes pre 2005) 0 0 X V001 B V002 B 802 C001 A V001 B C001 A 602 V001 B V003 A V003 A Pedestrian Location Contributory Factors (* denotes pre 2005) V001 B V001 B X M 802 C001 A 808 C001 A V002 B Easting/Northing Easting/Northing BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK 75

17 Date: 27 JAN :47 Stick Diagram Date: 27 JAN :47 Stick Diagram Page: 4 of 18 Page: 5 of 18 All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0110LX TD LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX51212 Day WEDNESDAY FRIDAY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY TUESDAY Date 14/04/ /03/ /04/ /07/ /08/ /11/ /03/ /06/ /06/ /12/2009 Time 19:36 09:05 12:05 02:16 15:00 16:40 21:15 11:50 20:25 17:33 Light Conditions LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT DARK LIGHT LIGHT DARK LIGHT LIGHT DARK Road Surface DRY DRY WET DRY DRY DRY DRY WET DRY WET Severity SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT Conflict All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0110LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX50612 Day THURSDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY TUESDAY SUNDAY MONDAY FRIDAY TUESDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY Date 27/05/ /09/ /12/ /11/ /11/ /06/ /05/ /10/ /06/ /08/2008 Time 21:55 09:30 17:30 13:36 14:45 17:50 06:35 18:42 11:00 07:20 Light Conditions DARK LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT DARK LIGHT LIGHT Road Surface DRY DRY DRY WET DRY DRY DRY WET DRY DRY Severity SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT Conflict Pedestrian Location Contributory Factors (* denotes pre 2005) 406 X X 50M 802 C001 A V002 B 802 C001 A 808 C001 A V002 B 999 C001 A 804 C001 A Easting/Northing V002 B 602 V003 A V003 A 308 Pedestrian Location 0 0 Contributory V002 B C001 A 602 Factors V002 B C001 A 410 (* denotes pre 2005) Easting/Northing BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK Date: Page: 27 JAN :47 6 of 18 Stick Diagram Date: Page: 27 JAN :47 7 of 18 Stick Diagram All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0108LX LX LX LX LX ZD LX LX LX LX50636 Day WEDNESDAY TUESDAY SATURDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY TUESDAY SATURDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY Date 04/06/ /05/ /10/ /04/ /01/ /08/ /08/ /09/ /01/ /07/2010 Time 07:33 06:45 21:18 16:55 22:45 17:15 06:25 15:30 03:00 16:57 Light Conditions LIGHT LIGHT DARK LIGHT DARK LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT DARK LIGHT Road Surface DRY DRY DRY DRY WET DRY DRY DRY WET DRY Severity SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT Conflict All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0110LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX50019 Day MONDAY WEDNESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY Date 23/08/ /03/ /01/ /05/ /06/ /07/ /02/ /06/ /09/ /01/2008 Time 07:43 10:59 18:33 11:09 18:34 15:52 16:50 13:04 23:00 18:44 Light Conditions LIGHT LIGHT DARK LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT DARK DARK Road Surface DRY DRY WET DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY WET Severity SLIGHT SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT Conflict Pedestrian Location Contributory Factors (* denotes pre 2005) 308 V002 B V001 B Pedestrian Location Contributory Factors (* denotes pre 2005) V001 B V001 B C001 A 801 C002 A 802 C001 A 802 C002 A C001 A Easting/Northing Easting/Northing BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK 76

18 Date: 27 JAN :47 Stick Diagram Date: 27 JAN :47 Stick Diagram Page: 8 of 18 Page: 9 of 18 All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0108LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX50604 Day THURSDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY WEDNESDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SUNDAY Date 03/04/ /04/ /04/ /11/ /02/ /06/ /07/ /10/ /06/ /07/2010 Time 07:12 17:15 17:26 11:59 20:00 16:13 21:35 13:10 10:04 12:39 Light Conditions LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT DARK LIGHT DARK LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT Road Surface DRY DRY DRY WET DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY Severity SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT Conflict All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0110LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX50602 Day TUESDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY MONDAY SATURDAY MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY THURSDAY MONDAY Date 22/06/ /11/ /11/ /03/ /09/ /10/ /11/ /06/ /10/ /10/2007 Time 08:26 19:54 05:40 19:16 19:40 17:30 09:00 08:20 18:08 08:45 Light Conditions LIGHT DARK DARK DARK DARK LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT Road Surface DRY DRY WET DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY Severity SLIGHT SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT Conflict Pedestrian Location 0 0 Contributory 802 C001 A V001 B 802 C001 A Factors 803 C001 A V001 B 803 C001 A (* denotes pre 2005) 808 C001 A 306 V002 B V001 B 406 Easting/Northing Pedestrian Location M 0 Contributory C001 A 509 V001 B 802 C001 A 801 C001 A 805 C001 A 403 Factors C001 A 306 V002 B 803 C001 A 802 C001 A 806 C001 A (* denotes pre 2005) C001 A 501 V002 B 808 C001 A 808 C001 A Easting/Northing BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK Date: Page: 27 JAN :47 10 of 18 Stick Diagram Date: Page: 27 JAN :47 11 of 18 Stick Diagram All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0108LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX50738 Day MONDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY Date 14/01/ /05/ /06/ /07/ /08/ /08/ /08/ /09/ /09/ /09/2008 Time 19:00 07:51 20:15 11:50 14:51 07:22 18:49 13:00 15:00 08:20 Light Conditions DARK LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT Road Surface DRY DRY DRY DRY WET DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY Severity SLIGHT SERIOUS SERIOUS SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT Conflict All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0108LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX50099 Day THURSDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY Date 06/11/ /04/ /02/ /02/ /08/ /10/ /12/ /01/ /02/ /02/2010 Time 08:00 11:15 07:10 20:40 10:22 21:18 09:00 18:50 11:53 08:30 Light Conditions LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT DARK LIGHT DARK LIGHT DARK LIGHT LIGHT Road Surface DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY WET DRY WET DRY Severity SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT Conflict Pedestrian Location Contributory Factors (* denotes pre 2005) M C001 A C001 A C001 A 801 C001 A C001 A 803 C001 A 306 V001 B C001 A Pedestrian Location Contributory Factors (* denotes pre 2005) V002 B V002 B V001 B V001 B M C001 A 602 V001 B C001 A C001 A 802 C001 A 808 C001 A 801 C001 A Easting/Northing Easting/Northing BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK 77

19 Date: 27 JAN :47 Stick Diagram Date: 27 JAN :47 Stick Diagram Page: 12 of 18 Page: 13 of 18 All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0110LX LX LX LX TB TD LX LX LX LX50608 Day TUESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY SUNDAY SATURDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY Date 05/01/ /04/ /05/ /06/ /07/ /01/ /01/ /04/ /04/ /08/2008 Time 19:23 20:20 16:52 21:38 08:25 05:20 13:45 13:20 23:22 11:00 Light Conditions DARK DARK LIGHT DARK LIGHT DARK LIGHT LIGHT DARK LIGHT Road Surface DRY DRY DRY WET DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY Severity SLIGHT SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT SERIOUS SERIOUS SLIGHT SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT Conflict All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0108LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX50478 Day FRIDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY MONDAY TUESDAY SUNDAY SATURDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY Date 03/10/ /03/ /04/ /08/ /01/ /03/ /07/ /09/ /10/ /10/2007 Time 14:00 19:35 14:01 22:48 08:30 09:48 09:10 15:50 20:45 14:35 Light Conditions LIGHT DARK LIGHT DARK LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT DARK LIGHT Road Surface DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY Severity SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT Conflict Pedestrian Location Contributory Factors (* denotes pre 2005) 50M X C001 B C001 A 403 V001 B C001 A 802 C001 A V001 B 803 C001 A 808 C001 A C001 A V002 B Pedestrian Location Contributory Factors (* denotes pre 2005) U000 A U000 A V003 A C001 A C001 A 802 C001 A 403 V003 A C001 A C001 A V003 A 802 C001 A V002 B V003 A 808 C001 A Easting/Northing Easting/Northing BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK Date: Page: 27 JAN :47 14 of 18 Stick Diagram Date: Page: 27 JAN :47 15 of 18 Stick Diagram All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0108LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX50177 Day TUESDAY THURSDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY Date 10/06/ /07/ /09/ /10/ /09/ /10/ /11/ /11/ /12/ /03/2009 Time 13:05 13:41 10:35 17:00 08:10 07:26 18:17 18:31 10:30 15:00 Light Conditions LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT DARK DARK LIGHT LIGHT Road Surface DRY DRY WET DRY WET DRY WET DRY DRY DRY Severity SLIGHT SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT Conflict All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0109LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX50186 Day THURSDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY SATURDAY THURSDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY TUESDAY MONDAY Date 28/05/ /05/ /08/ /09/ /11/ /02/ /06/ /09/ /10/ /03/2008 Time 12:30 18:45 20:20 00:30 11:41 14:00 22:00 03:50 17:30 23:02 Light Conditions LIGHT LIGHT DARK DARK LIGHT LIGHT DARK DARK LIGHT DARK Road Surface DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY WET DRY Severity SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT Conflict Pedestrian Location 50M Contributory 410 V003 A Factors V003 A (* denotes pre 2005) 406 V003 A V001 B V003 A V003 B Easting/Northing Pedestrian Location 0 0 Contributory C001 A 802 C001 A Factors C001 A (* denotes pre 2005) Easting/Northing BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK 78

20 Date: 27 JAN :47 Stick Diagram Date: 27 JAN :47 Stick Diagram Page: 16 of 18 Page: 17 of 18 All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0108LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX50565 Day THURSDAY MONDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY MONDAY Date 30/10/ /12/ /05/ /02/ /06/ /01/ /02/ /04/ /04/ /07/2008 Time 17:26 20:50 02:11 15:15 14:06 03:36 11:05 07:10 17:32 03:30 Light Conditions DARK DARK DARK LIGHT LIGHT DARK LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT DARK Road Surface DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY WET DRY Severity SERIOUS SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT SERIOUS SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT Conflict All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0108LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX50494 Day WEDNESDAY SATURDAY THURSDAY MONDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Date 03/09/ /11/ /11/ /01/ /09/ /03/ /03/ /08/ /09/ /10/2007 Time 20:25 19:06 18:10 23:31 14:30 13:00 11:55 19:25 08:45 10:51 Light Conditions DARK DARK DARK DARK LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT Road Surface DRY WET WET DRY WET DRY WET DRY DRY DRY Severity SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT Conflict Pedestrian Location Contributory Factors (* denotes pre 2005) 50M C001 A 806 C001 A C001 A 807 C001 A 802 C001 A C001 A Pedestrian Location Contributory Factors (* denotes pre 2005) V003 A V003 B V003 B V002 B V001 B V001 B V001 B Easting/Northing Easting/Northing BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK Date: Page: 27 JAN :47 18 of 18 Stick Diagram All Collisions 3yrs to 30 September 2010 area around Hitherfield School A01 GIS AREA Hitherfield Sch area (P) 36 MTS TO SEP-2010 SORTED NETWORK ORDER Accident Reference 0108LX LX LX LX LX LX LX LX50457 Day MONDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY WEDNESDAY MONDAY THURSDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY Date 02/06/ /03/ /11/ /11/ /03/ /09/ /05/ /06/2010 Time 18:25 07:34 08:04 10:48 17:06 16:38 19:05 22:41 Light Conditions LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT DARK Road Surface DRY DRY WET WET DRY DRY DRY DRY Severity SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT SLIGHT Conflict Pedestrian Location Contributory Factors (* denotes pre 2005) V001 B 802 C001 A C001 A 802 C001 A C001 A 803 C001 A V001 B 404 V001 B 406 V001 B 808 C001 A 406 V001 B V001 B Easting/Northing BROPHYM LAAU - Accident Analysis System RACCM28STICK 79

21 LRSU Accident ReTime Easting Northing Location DescriptionAccident D GIS Area Accident SePedestrian Accident 0107LX LEIGHAM VVEH 1 AT R13-Nov-07 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0107LX NORWOODV1 HIT PED03-Nov-07 Hitherfield 2 Serious 1 Pedestrian Accident 0107LX NORWOODV2 PULLED 01-Nov-07 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0107LX ROYAL CIRCTHE DRIVER19-Oct-07 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0107LX LEIGHAM CV1 WAS TR28-Nov-07 Hitherfield 2 Serious 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0107LX CANTERBU V1 PULLED 13-Nov-07 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0107LX N.F.L NORWV2 OVERTO29-Oct-07 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0107LX NORWOODV1 PULLED 19-Dec-07 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0107LX NFL- NORWV1 WENT IN09-Nov-07 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0107LX LEIGHAM CV2 HIT THE29-Nov-07 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0107LX N.F.L NORWF.T.S V2 DR 09-Oct-07 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0107LX NOORWOOPED STEPPE11-Oct-07 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0107LX STREATHAMV2 HIT THE 05-Oct-07 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0107LX BARRYHILL V1 REVERS 18-Oct-07 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX FAYGATE RV1 AND V2 13-Jan-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX LEIGHAM CV2 HIT THE 04-Jan-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODV1 TURNED 14-Jan-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX HARPENDEV2 TRIED P 12-Jan-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODV2 PULLED 31-Jan-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX CRICKLADEVEH 2 DRIV 07-Jan-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX LEIGHAM CV1 WAS RE 12-Feb-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODPED CROSS ######## Hitherfield 2 Serious 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX LEIGHAM CPED STEPPE03-Apr-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX KNIGHTS H V2 STALLED10-Apr-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX LEIGHAM CV2 HIT THE 18-Apr-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NOORWOOV1 PULLED 15-Apr-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX FAYGATE RV1 PULLED 23-Apr-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX LEIGHAM CV1 TURNED18-Apr-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX STREATHAMV2 STOPPE ######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX LEIGHAM CTHE PED ST######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODV2 REVERS ######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX FAYGATE RV2 FAILED T30-Apr-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODPED RUN O 17-Apr-08 Hitherfield 2 Serious 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODV1 FTS FOR ######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX STREATHAMPED WAS H23-Apr-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODCOACH TUR22-Apr-08 Hitherfield 2 Serious 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX CURTIS FIELV1 AND V2 02-Jun-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX STERNHOLDF.T.S V2 HIT 19-Jul-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX MOUNTEARDRIVER V1 21-Jul-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX N.F.L NORWV1 SWERVE14-Aug-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODF.T.S V2 RE 14-Aug-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX KNIGHT'S HV1 LOST CO06-Aug-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODV1 TURNED26-Aug-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX STREATHAMV2 HIT THE 22-Aug-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODTHE PASS T 12-Jun-08 Hitherfield 2 Serious 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX STREATHAMV3 LOST CO10-Jun-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX VALLEY RD PED CROSS 01-Jul-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX KNIGHTS H VEHICLE 1 A04-Jun-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX WOLFINGT THE PED ST 30-Jun-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX STERNHOLDV1 COLLIDE14-Nov-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODV1 DID A U 22-Jul-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX STREATHAMV2 TURNED 31-Jul-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NFL. NORWV1 TRAVEL 06-Nov-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX N.F.L LEIGHF.T.S V2 HIT27-Sep-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX STREATHAMV1 TURNED30-Sep-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODCAR V PEDE04-Nov-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX FAYGATE RV3 MISJUD 01-Nov-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX LEIGHAM CV1 U - TUR 03-Nov-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX DOWNTONV2 PULLED 13-Nov-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX STREATHAMV2 PULLED 13-Aug-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX FAYGATE RV2 FAILD TO03-Sep-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX LEIGHAM VV1 HAS GO 13-Oct-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108ZD NORWOODV2 PULLED 05-Aug-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX STREATHAMV2 OVERTO16-Oct-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NFL - YORKPED' RAN IN18-Sep-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODV2 TURNED20-Sep-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX SREATHAMPED WAS C 03-Oct-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX STREATHAMV1 TURNED24-Sep-08 Hitherfield 2 Serious 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODTHE PED ST26-Sep-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODV1 BREAKE 03-Oct-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODTHE PED W 30-Oct-08 Hitherfield 2 Serious 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODV2 TURNED26-Sep-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODUNKNOWN13-Dec-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX LEIGHAM CV2 DIDN'T 15-Nov-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODV1 HIT A PE09-Nov-08 Hitherfield 2 Serious 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX VALLEY RO V2 PULLED 28-Oct-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX LEIGHAM CPED CROSS27-Nov-08 Hitherfield 2 Serious 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NFL NORWV1 STOPPE 09-Nov-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX LEIGHAM CV1 LOST CO13-Nov-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX STREATHAMV1 CROSSE 28-Nov-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX KNIGHTS H V1 HIT THE 07-Dec-08 Hitherfield 2 Serious 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX STREATHAMV2 SWERVE14-Nov-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX N.F.L NORWTHE PED ST22-Aug-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0108LX STERNHOLDF.T.S. V2 HI05-Dec-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0108LX NORWOODV1 HIT THE 22-Dec-08 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX NORWOODV3 TURNED09-Apr-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX NORWOODV1 WENT T 18-Apr-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX GLENNIE ROTHE PED ST######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0109LX AMESBURYPED WAS C 01-Feb-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMV1 TURNED######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMV1 UNDERT 13-Jan-09 Hitherfield 2 Serious 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX LEIGHAM CV1 PULLED 30-Jan-09 Hitherfield 2 Serious 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX NORWOODV1 STOPPE 06-Feb-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STERNHOLDV2 WENT IN######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX NORWOODSOLO COLL ######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0109LX LEIGHAM CV2 HIT THE 14-Feb-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX NORWOODV1 MOUNT27-Feb-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STERNHOLDTHE PASS IN11-Jun-09 Hitherfield 2 Serious 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX LEIGHAM AV1 TURNED17-Jun-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMV1 SHARPL ######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMV1 ATTEMP######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX LEIGHAM CF.T.S V2 HIT######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMV2 FAILED T######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX NORWOODAS V1 TURN03-Jun-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0109LX LEIGHAM CTHE PED ST 10-Jun-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STERNHOLDF.T.S V3 HIT10-Jun-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX NORWOODTHE PED ST######## Hitherfield 2 Serious 1 Pedestrian Accident 0109LX KNIGHT'S HV2 CHANGE######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX LEIGHAM CV2 TURNED 13-Jul-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX NORWOODV1 PULLED 21-Aug-09 Hitherfield 2 Serious 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX NORWOODV2 PULLED 10-Aug-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMPEDESTRIA 29-Jul-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMSOLO SWER 30-Jul-09 Hitherfield 2 Serious 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX MOUNT NOV1 DID NOT15-Sep-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX NORWOODV2 STOPPE 17-Sep-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMPASSENGER23-Aug-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMV1 (MOTOR 03-Jul-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMV1 PULLED 19-Sep-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMV1 DROVE 24-Aug-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0109LX NORWOODV1 HIT THE 01-Aug-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX LEIGHAM VTHE PED ST16-Nov-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0109LX LEIGHAM CV2 WAS UN14-Oct-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX KNIGHT'S HV1 ATTEMP24-Oct-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX PALACE ROM/C V1 ON11-Nov-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMV2 STOPPE 23-Nov-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX HITHERFIELAS V1 MOV06-Nov-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMV1 FTS FOR 09-Oct-09 Hitherfield 2 Serious 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0109LX NORWOODPED RUN O 11-Oct-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODV2 HIT THE 01-Jan-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110TD NORWOODV1 COLLIDE 24-Jan-10 Hitherfield 2 Serious 1 Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMPED WALKE19-Nov-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0110LX STREATHAMV1'S N/S W09-Feb-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMV2 HIT V1'S21-Nov-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODTHE CHILD 02-Feb-10 Hitherfield 2 Serious 1 Pedestrian Accident 0110LX KNIGHT'S HV1 PULLED 18-Jan-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NOORWOOPED (C1) ST 18-Jan-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0109LX LEIGHAM CC1 RAN OU08-Dec-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODPED(C1) W 26-Jan-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0109LX NORWOODV1 MOVED 04-Dec-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODV2 TURNED09-Feb-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODPED (C1) W 05-Jan-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0109LX STREATHAMV2 HIT THE 29-Dec-09 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODV2 CHANGE17-Feb-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX STREATHAMV2 WENT IN18-Feb-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX STREATHAMV1 TRIED T 14-Apr-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODBUS MOVE ######## Hitherfield 2 Serious 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX CHATSWORV1 PULLED ######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX STREATHAMV2 WENT IN07-Apr-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110TD STREATHAMPED STEPPE######## Hitherfield 2 Serious 1 Pedestrian Accident 0110LX DOWNTONV1 PULLED ######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODV1 TURNED02-Apr-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX KNIGHTS H V1 FAILED T27-Apr-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX N.F.L CANTTHE PASS S ######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX GRACEFIEL V2 FAILED T######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODV1 SWERVE######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX STREATHAMV1 BROKE S11-Jun-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX AMESBURYV1 BRAKED 26-Jun-10 Hitherfield 2 Serious 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NFL STREATV1 BRAKED 22-Jun-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX LEIGHAM CF.T.S V1 HIT17-Jun-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODV1 (VAN) O 01-Jun-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX LEIGHAM CF.T.S V2 WE22-Jun-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110TB NORWOODV3 DISTRAC19-Apr-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODF.T.S V1 HIT######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0110LX STREATHAMF.T.S V1 AN######## Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODV2 WENT IN21-Jun-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX LEIGHAM CA CHILD RA 14-Jun-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODV1 (SKIP LO23-Aug-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX STREATHAMV1 HIT REA 13-Sep-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX STREATHAMV1 SWERVE15-Sep-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX STREATHAMC1 PASSAN 21-Sep-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODPED (CAS1) 21-Sep-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0110TB NORWOODCYCLIST FA 22-Jul-10 Hitherfield 2 Serious 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX LEIGHAM CV1 MOVED 11-Jul-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NFL - MOU AS V1 (VAN03-Aug-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0110LX YORK HILL PED IN FRO 01-Jun-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 1 Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NORWOODFOLLOWIN 22-Jul-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX LYDHURST V2 (VAN) R 30-Sep-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 0110LX NFL - NORWV1 (SOLO-C 03-Jul-10 Hitherfield 3 Slight 2 Non-Pedestrian Accident 80

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23 U P U P U P U P U P U P U P U P SEN Room/ Office U P U P U P Office U P U P U P U P U P Store St Classroom Cloaks Hall Store WC WC Classroom U P U P SEN Room/ Office Cloaks U P Hall Library Store WC U P Staff WC U P U P Office U P cycle/ scooter park cycle/ scooter park 1 LB LB LB Transport Report : Appendix C GREENHILL JENNER PARTNERSHIP LTD DO NOT SCALE FROM THIS DRAWING LEVELS & DIMENSIONS TO BE CHECKED ON SITE BEFORE WORK COMMENCES. NO MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP TO BE INFERIOR TO CURRENT BRITISH STANDARDS OR CODE OF PRACTICE. PRELIMINARY PROPOSALS P Issued for Stage C costing MD rev. date description initials Greenhill Jenner Architects 9 Northburgh Street London EC1V 0AH T F E mail@greenhilljenner.co.uk project: HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL Expansion Project client: London Borough of Lambeth drawing name: OUTLINE PHASING PLAN scale: drawn: checked: A1 MD NG date: drwg. no. : rev. : DEC / L040 P Boys WC Girls WC Staff shower 58 Staff shower Classroom Classroom Classroom 58 Stair 58 Hall Classroom Classroom Classroom Cleaning Hall Cleaning cycle/ scooter park cloak IT room Classroom Classroom Plant Staff accom. moved to this position Temporary toilets for the school ocupants Phase 1: Demolition and Enabling Before school intake of Sept 2011 Phase 2: Main Construction Period Phase 3: Existing Building works and Landscaping Buildings to be demolished Buildings to be retained in use during given phase Temporary building provided by contractor during construction for use of school pupils/staff Mobile unit to be moved elsewhere on site Area of temporary paving around site for use of school pupils/staff Areas of construction during given phase Area of extents of landscaping Removal/repositioning of mobile units as agreed with school/lambeth Area of temporary refurb works within existing building to facilitate occupation during construction School Site Boundary Construction Site Boundary Points of access closed off to existing building Temporary entrance/fire exits from existing building during construction Fire Exit route through building site for school occupants to be maintained 2 IT room Classroom Classroom Plant 2 2 Resources Medical Room Resources Medical Room Library Office/ Reception 1 Office/ Reception 1 Head Teachers Office Store St 14 Head Teachers Office WC Hitherfield Baptist Church Main School Access Point maintained Staff accom. Kitchen fittings to be retained for reuse within new development Temporary toilets removed from site Pedestrain access to school to be maintained Vehicular access to school to be maintained 1. Site boundary to be agreed with school and set out. 2. Temporary toilets installed for school use. 3. Demolition as shown to take place. 4. Staff accommodation mobile unit repositioned and services reconnected as agreed with school. 5. Area of temporary refurb work completed to allow new exits from junior building during construction. 6. Other existing exits from junior building closed off during construction 7. Site access from Leigham Vale designed to allow pedestrian and vehicular access to school. During school year School remains in occupation during construction. 2. Full construction of east and west classroom wings and entrance pavillion. During school summer holidays 2012 (completed before start of school term Aug 2012) 1. Connections from new buildings into existing made. 2. All refurbishment within existing building completed. 3.Temporary toilets removed 4. Landscaping and external works completed. 5. Removal/repositioning of temporary staff accom. and classroom mobile units as agreed with school/lambeth. 6. Further demolition as required. 7. Internal works to infant building to create reception classrooms. 8. Creation of new main entrance to school from Leigham Vale. These initial proposals of phasing are preliminary only and it is the Design & Build contractor responsiblility to fully develope this phasing in conjunction with the school stakeholders and lambeth borough council Hitherfield Baptist Church Hitherfield Baptist Church

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25 Medawar Road The Surrey Research Park Guildford Surrey GU2 7AR United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Hitherfield School CONTENTS Construction Management Plan Author Mike Brain Checker Kathryn Kennell Approver Kathryn Kennell Report No 003 Date February INTRODUCTION Scope of the CMP BASELINE CONDITIONS Surrounding Highway Network CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Construction Vehicle Route Site Access/Layout Hours of Construction Deliveries Environmental Considerations Emergency services Site Operation Site Security Site Safety Protection of Third Parties Materials control and storage Waste Management Construction Vehicle Parking CONCLUSIONS... 8 This report has been prepared for Greenhill Jenner Architects in accordance with the terms and conditions of appointment dated February Hyder Consulting Ltd ( ) cannot accept any responsibility for any use of or reliance on the contents of this report by any third party. Drawings SK001...Swept Path Analysis Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited projects: :762 hitherfield school:admin:c. consultants:c32 transport cons't: ts:cmp:1002-ua gdr-02 hitherfierld cmp.doc Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page i 84

26 Drawings Figure Location Plan Figure 3.1 Construction Vehicle Route Figure 3.2 Swept Path Analysis Appendix A Site Layout 1 INTRODUCTION Hyder has been instructed by Greenhill Jenner Architects to prepare a Construction Management Plan (CMP) to support the proposed redevelopment the Hitherfield School located in the London Borough of Lambeth. The existing school is located to the north west of Leigham Vale and to the northeast of Hitherfield Road. It is bounded to the south by residential properties and to the north by the outer south London rail lane. The site boundary is indicated by the red line in the plan below. Hitherfield School has recently expanded its school role from a two form entry to a three form entry for reception and the first form with the remaining years still running two forms. Prior to the conversion to a three form entry for these years the school served approximately 420 pupils aged between 3 and 11 and was operated by 80 staff. The expansion of the reception and first form has already increased the school role by 60 from 420 to 480 and the staffing level to 86. The development proposals comprise an extension of the school buildings to accommodate the expansion of the school from a 2 form entry to 3 form entry for the remaining forms to finally serve up to 630 pupils with 100 staff. The school will therefore increase from the current levels by an additional 150 children and 14 staff. The Plan below shows the site in relation to the surrounding area. 1.1 Scope of the CMP This Construction Management Plan broadly considered how the construction acivities involved in the proposed redevelopment could be carried out providing details of measures to minimise the impact on the surrounding area during the construction period. The CMP is structured in the following manner: Section 2.0, Base Line Conditions: Describes the site and the local highway network. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page ii Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 1 85

27 Section 3.0, Construction Management: Contains details of the construction vehicle route including site access, deliveries emergency service access and hours of construction. The plan also covers environmental considerations,site operation & security as well as site safety protection of third parties, materials control and storage, Waste Management and Construction Vehicle Parking Section 4.0, Conclusions: Provides a summary of the report and draws together its conclusions. 2 BASELINE CONDITIONS 2.1 Surrounding Highway Network The roads surrounding the site are generally lit and subject to a 30mph speed limit. Leigham Vale is a two way residential road approximately 7.3m wide which is largely not controlled with waiting and loading restrictions. It is noted that cars park on both sides of the road. School Keep Clear markings are provided for a length of approximately 18m outside the school entrance to restrict waiting and lording in this area. Speed cushions have been installed on this road approximately every 500m to calm traffic and the school entrance has a raised entry treatment to reduce speed and highlight the school access. It is noted that Leigham Vale is subject to a height restriction of 15 3 or 4.6m due to the rail under bridge. A typical articulated lorry has a body height of 3.87m the maximum height typically encountered is likely to be 4.2 metres high represented by a standard container on a suitable flatbed vehicle. However should an exceptionally high vehicle be required an alternative route via Leigham Court Road and Knollys Road is easily accessible. Hitherford Road is also a 2 way residential road approximately 7.3m wide, at the school and it is not generally subjected to waiting and loading restrictions except adjacent to the school entrance where parking is controlled via a 25m long School Keep Clear road marking. The majority of the roads surrounding the site are a similar format to Hitherford Road Leigham Vale being residential in nature lit, subject to 30mph speed limits with low levels of parking controls. Leigham Vale connects directly to the A215 Norwood Road which is a classified road controlled by Lambeth Council. It is a two way single carriageway road mainly residential and retail in nature. Norwood Road falls within the Tulse Hill Controlled Parking Zone and as such parking is limited to designated locations and for specific users such as residents or pay and display. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 2 Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 3 86

28 3 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 3.1 Construction Vehicle Route During the refurbishment stage it is proposed all construction vehicles will enter and exit the site via Norwood Road, Leigham Vale and then right into the site as shown by the route to the east of the school in the plan below. Hitherfield School Saturday 07:00 13:00. Sundays and Bank Holidays the site would be closed. Vehicles would only travel to and from site between the hours set out above and avoid noisy vehicles travelling along residential roads. It is should be noted that no restrictions are currently in place at the site which operates 24/7. Notwithstanding this there may be certain occasions when work outside these hours may be necessary. In the event of this, work would only be carried out following consultation and agreement with the London Borough of Lambeth. The site access gates/barrier will be manned between the hours of 07: to permit access to authorized members of staff on to site. 3.4 Deliveries This site will operate a material delivery scheduling and booking system to ensure that congestion is avoided on the surrounding highway. Each delivery will be allocated a delivery time period and an allotted area from which to load or unload. Clear instructions will be issued to all direct suppliers and subcontractors detailing access routes. Delivery vehicles will be controlled to ensure that unloading only takes place within designated times and in the correct location. All subcontractors will be required to produce a procurement schedule for their materials which will be monitored and they will be required to book a delivery slot with the Traffic Controller. 3.2 Site Access/Layout Construction vehicular access for the proposed site will be via the existing gated access off Leigham Vale. This will be controlled by a full time security guard and a Traffic Marshal. The Traffic Marshal will ensure all deliveries are removed from the public highway and onto site upon their arrival, minimising the construction impact on the neighbouring environment. It is proposed that the existing pedestrian access at this location will remain open and remain fully segregated from the construction access by a fence. As discussed earlier the site access can accommodate vehicles such as a cement mixer or a 10m rigid lorry as shown in the swept path analysis shown in SK001. The deliveries will be controlled to ensure that correct vehicle type for this access. Staff/contractor s and visitors cars will enter and exit the site from this same entrance. A second gate will be provided within the site linking the construction site with the school playground. The gate will provide access between Leigham Vale and the playground to meet the occasional access requirements of the school. The gate will be rarely used and when it is it will be controlled by a traffic marshal. 3.3 Hours of Construction The construction on site would be limited to tht following times: Monday Friday 07:00 18:30. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 4 "Just in Time" scheduling of deliveries will be used where possible will minimise storage capacity required. Where "Just in Time" deliveries are not economic or practical, site storage of materials and plant will be very carefully controlled by restricted allocation of zones. Vehicles will not be allowed to park on the adjacent roads. Any abnormal loads to be delivered will be notified in advance to the Local Authorities/Police. All deliveries to site will be scheduled by the Traffic Controller. All unscheduled or non-agreed deliveries will be turned away. All gates on site open inwards and will not impede the public highway of footpaths at any time. 3.5 Environmental Considerations The developer will minimise the impact that the construction process could cause to the Local Environment and the neighbouring community. All care will be taken not to cause the primary environmental nuisances, noise and dust pollution. Below are some actions that will be carried out to abate these problems. Reduction in Construction Noise: Coordinated delivery times and efficient traffic management to prevent queues of traffic accessing the site. Ensuring all plant has sound reduction measures (mufflers, baffles or silencers). Utilising construction techniques that minimise the production of noise. Using Acoustic hoarding where necessary. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 5 87

29 Reduction in Dust Pollution and other Airborne Debris: Ensure that all materials transported to and from site are in enclosed containers or fully sheeted. During dry periods the works are to be damped down to control the generation of dust. Ensuring materials have a minimum of packaging. Ensuring all polystyrene and similar light weight materials are weighted down. Making sure all dust generating materials are adequately packaged. Ensuring loads are covered where spoil or demolition material is being removed. Provide regular road cleaning using road sweepers or brushes to control dust and mud. Keeping the loading drop heights of spoil into lorries as low as possible. Implementing an effective procedure to deal with complaints from third parties to ensure issues are dealt with efficiently and quickly, via an advised and dedicated telephone number. 3.6 Emergency services Access for emergency services on site will be via the site access. The Traffic Marshal permanently located at the main site entrance will ensure that safe access routes are always maintained for emergency services. No specific Police requirements are envisaged. We will however maintain regular contact with the Police on such matters as abnormal load licences and be fully cooperative with any unforeseeable matters. 3.7 Site Operation Welfare facilities and site offices for the principal contractor and all subcontractors will be located here within the secure compound. 3.9 Site Safety Protection of Third Parties All site activities are to be contained within the hoarding line and a Parking Management Plan will be implemented to ensure no disruption is caused to traffic or pedestrians on the adjoining roads or walkways. Specific loading and unloading areas have been designated inside the site boundary. Where construction or demolition works are to be carried out next to adjacent roads or pedestrian walkways and there is a risk of falling materials, sheeting or debris netting will be installed as a safety precaution Materials control and storage Diesel fuel for site plant will be stored in sealed tanks inside bunded walls. The use of diesel driven plant and equipment will be kept to an absolute minimum. Wherever possible equipment and plant will be electrically powered to reduce noise and prevent emissions Waste Management An important part of the site management process involves site cleansing, waste removal and recycling. Below are some actions that will be carried out to abate these problems: The reuse of demolition waste on site will be limited due to the nature of the site. All material removed from site will taken to waste recycling stations and separated for recycling where possible. Records of the waste recycling will be provided by the recycling stations Construction Vehicle Parking All construction vehicles will be on site as shown in SK001 while they are waiting to load and unload. All lorry drivers will be informed that they must not on wait/park on the surrounding adjacent highway. Any drivers who ignore this directive will face disciplinary action. Operatives can only access the site working areas after receiving induction training and passing through the security gate. Site notice boards will be displayed at the site entrance and will display the project particulars, contact details, access and egress procedure, site rules and all necessary health and safety information. 3.8 Site Security Security during site working hours will be maintained by the use of a security gate. All vehicular movements will be controlled by the Traffic Marshal. Site management will be responsible for seeing that all plant and materials are stored safely and securely after the workday ends. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 6 Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 7 88

30 4 CONCLUSIONS Hyder has been instructed by Greenhill Jenner Architects to prepare a Construction Management Plan (CMP) to support the proposed redevelopment of the Hitherfield School in the London Borough of Lambeth. It is proposed all construction vehicles will enter the site via the A215 to Leigham Vale and then right into the site. Vehicles will exit the site using the same route as shown in Section 3 of this report. Construction vehicular access for the site will be via the existing gated access off Leigham Vale which will be controlled by a full time security guard and a Traffic Marshal. Drawings It is proposed that construction on site would only occur Monday Friday 07:00 18:30, Saturday 07:00 13:00. Sundays and Bank Holidays the site would be closed This site will operate a material delivery scheduling and booking system to ensure that congestion is avoided on the surrounding highway. Each delivery will be allocated a delivery time period and an allotted area from which to load or unload. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 8 Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 9 89

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32 Appendix B: BREEAM

33 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Report on BREEAM 2008 Education Assessment Strategy for the extension at This report has been set up for double sided printing. Hitherfield School Revisions schedule Issue Date: Report prepared by: Tim Davis Date: 06/03/2011 Checked by: Swati Singh Date: 17/03/2011 Authorised by: Dan Widdon Date: 18/03/2011 Status Draft Revision /03/2011 BREEAM Education 2008 is an assessment method for determining the environmental performance of School construction projects. Revision /03/2011 This document is an initial report compiled after the workshop with Greenhill Jenner Architects for the Hitherfield School extension development to agree the BREEAM strategy. Following the meeting CarbonPlan has set out the credits that are being sought in order to achieve a BREEAM rating of Very Good. Prepared by Tim Davis BREEAM Consultant CarbonPlan Omnibus Workspace, North Road, London, N7 9DP Tel: Company No Vat Reg No Carbon Plan Limited 1 92

34 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Contents Contents Executive Summary Part 1 Introduction and context Document structure Project Description Context Part 2 BREEAM 2008 Overview BREEAM Education Categories, Scoring & Weighting BRE Calculator inputs Part 3 Achieving Very Good Management Health and Wellbeing Energy Transport Water Materials Waste Land Use and Ecology Pollution Innovation Part 4 BREEAM 2008 Conclusions Summary To maintain the score of Very Good Executive Summary This pre-assessment document sets out the predicted scores for a BREEAM 2008 assessment on the Hitherfield School Extension project. A requirement has been set that the building achieves a BREEAM rating of Very Good in design and construction and the design team is committed to achieving this. To achieve the rating all elements of this strategy will need to be understood so that all designs / specifications and future documentation, including tenders issued, will include all BREEAM 2008 Education credit requirements as listed in this document. These elements will require sign off by those responsible for delivery of correct documentation for those credits sought. By signing off these items the client representatives of the Hitherfield School is also making a commitment to fulfil the requirements of the credits as set out in the BREEAM 2008 Education Technical Guidance. This will be sufficient, along with a covering letter, to be used as an evidence base for the forthcoming design stage BREEAM assessment. During this strategic input process we have carried out an evaluation of the risks associated with each credit and have graded the credits accordingly. The total score (using predicted credits) likely to be achieved by the Scheme is 60.83% The proposed minimum scores that will be achieved for the building in each credit category are represented in table 0.1 below

35 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Towards one planet living t Table 0.1: Achievable minimum credit score by category for the building Category Available Credits Predicted Credits* Weighted Score* Management % Health & Wellbeing % Energy % Transport % Water % Materials % Waste % Land Use and Ecology % Pollution % Innovation % Totals % * Predicted credits are assumed to be achievable according to information supplied at the time of the preassessment exercise. This information therefore is for guidance only. * Weighted figures are only approximate and calculations should be made using an approved calculation method. Part 1 Introduction and context 1.1 Document structure This first part of this document sets the context and objectives for this document and also gives a brief description of the development. The second section briefly reviews the criteria for evidence and the process that must be followed to achieve the standards set in BREEAM Education Section three reviews the overall scoring for the Hitherfield School. Section four offers conclusions and a summary review of those credits required to score Very Good. 1.2 Project Description The extension development of Hitherfield School is to be built on existing developed land, currently in use as a store and an old caretaker s house. Once demolished and rebuilt the new development will be approximately 500m² of extra space. It is understood that during preliminary discussions with the Council Greenhill Jenner has been advised to aim for at least a Very Good score to meet planning conditions. For this reason CarbonPlan has spent time with Greenhill Jenner advising on the design so that the correct credits can be achieved and as a result the project will achieve a BREEAM 2008 rating of Very Good

36 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment 1.3 Context Based on the information received, it is anticipated that a number of credits would be easily achieved, and that these credits would enable a rating of Very Good to be awarded. In most cases the credits applicable for this development represent best practice, so for this reason those credits identified should be realistically attainable. This document addresses these issues by achieving the following objectives. Though the objectives are interlinked, they are presented below in separate chapters for clarity. Objective 1 Give an overview of the requirements of BREEAM 2008 Objective 2 Develop an understanding of the credits which are required to achieve a Very Good rating. Part 2 BREEAM 2008 Overview 2.1 BREEAM Education 2008 BREEAM Schools 2006 was superseded by BREEAM Education 2008 in May BREEAM Education 2008 has been developed using the Building Research Establishment s (BRE) Bespoke System, which has already achieved success in reducing the environmental impact of many development projects. BREEAM Education 2008 builds upon previous BREEAM systems in a number of ways, for example: Introduces minimum mandatory standards for each level Introduces a mandatory Post Construction Stage Assessment (PCSA) Innovation credits have also been included for going beyond best practice and up to 10% additional scoring can be achieved in this way in the following credits: Man 2 - Considerate Constructors A score of 36 points Hea 1 Daylighting Higher daylight factors Ene 1 - Reduction of CO2 emissions CO2 index <0 Ene 5 - Low or Zero Carbon Technologies 20% renewable generation Wat 2 - Water Meter Water sub-metering Mat 1 - Materials Specification Achieving higher scores Mat 5 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials 95% of materials comply Wst 1 - Construction Site Waste Management 95% of waste diverted At all times it must be remembered that BREEAM is an evidence-based methodology, and the credits cannot be awarded if the evidence is not provided in the format set out within the BREEAM guidance

37 Towards one Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment 2.2 Categories, Scoring & Weighting BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) was devised by the BRE to provide an established method of benchmarking the performance of developments so that the environmental impact of buildings can easily be understood and compared. BREEAM is based upon nine credit categories which can be briefly defined as follows: Management (M) - An assessment of the clients commitment to management of the environmental impact of the project during construction or operation. Health and Wellbeing (HW) - An assessment of the risks posed to occupant health and comfort in the design or operation of the building. Energy (E) This assessment primarily measures the energy efficiency of the project and measures taken to minimise energy use (i.e. CO2 production). Transport (T) - An analysis is made of the location of the project so that the environmental impact due to the production of CO2 and other pollutants from commuter transport may be assessed. Water Consumption (W) - This part of the assessment measures the level of water economy and awareness within the building/organisation. Materials (Mat) This is primarily an assessment of the embodied environmental impact of the project due to material specification. Waste (W) This covers site waste management and measures to facilitate the collection of recyclable waste. The total achieved scores from each category are multiplied by the weighting factor to give the final score for that category. In Table 2.1 below the categories which have the highest weighting factors have been highlighted. Table 2.1 BREEAM Categories and Weightings Category Available Credits Credit Weighting Points per credit Management % 0.60 Health and Wellbeing Energy and CO2 Emissions % % 0.79 Transport % 0.89 Water % 0.75 Materials % 0.83 Waste % 1.07 Ecology % 0.83 Pollution % 0.83 Innovation % 1.00 Totals % *Weighting figures are only approximate and calculations should be made using an approved calculator Achieving credits in the highlighted categories will gain the development a higher score for achieving fewer credits. Land Use and Ecology (LE) - A building project may interfere with or displace ecology on a local level. An assessment of the degree to which a project detracts from or improves the local environment is provided. Pollution (P) This is an assessment of measures taken to limit the main pollutants (other than CO2) that inflict damage upon the atmosphere, land or local watercourses. Within these nine credit categories are a varying number of individual credit criteria (up to 133 in total) which can be scored as outlined in Table 2.1 below. An environmental weighting is applied to each credit scored and this varies from category to category as in Table 2.1 below. The weighting factors have been derived from consensus based research with various groups such as government, material suppliers and lobbyists. This research was carried out by BRE to establish the relative importance of each environmental issue

38 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment 2.3 BRE Calculator inputs The exact number of credits available, and therefore the value of a single credit in each category, varies from development to development. This is because BRE have provided a calculator which changes the credits that are available depending on the answers to the inputs shown in Table 2.2 below. The amount of credits available changes depending on the answers made in the Building profile form in the BRE Calculator. This affects the value of credits available in each category but does not affect the percentage weighting for each category. 2.4 Mandatory Credits Within BREEAM 2008, minimum standards have been set for a number of categories as shown in the table below. These mandatory credits must be gained for a development to achieve the relevant BREEAM Level. The most challenging of these targets are those set in the Energy and Water credit categories. The mandatory issues for Very Good total 7 credits while the mandatory credits for Excellent total 17 credits, with the remainder of the credits in each case being made up from Tradable Credits. These credits must then be multiplied by the appropriate weighting factor to show what score is achieved. Table 2.3 Mandatory credit levels Mandatory Ratings Credit Description Good Very Good Excellent Man 1 Commissioning Man 2 Considerate Constructors Man 4 Building User Guide Hea 4 High frequency lighting Hea 12 Microbial contamination Ene 1 Reduction of CO 2 emissions Ene 2 Sub-metering of substantial energy uses Ene 5 Low or zero carbon technologies Wat 1 Water consumption Wat 2 Water meter Wst 3 Storage of recyclable waste LE 4 Mitigating ecological impact

39 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Part 3 Achieving Very Good Available credits as percentages on illustrated in graph 2.4 below. The following section sets out the proposed minimum scores that will be achieved for the building in each credit category. This is represented in table 3.1 below. These universal credits are then summarised with a brief description of what is needed to achieve them. Category Available Credits Predicted Credits* Weighted Score* Management % Health & Wellbeing % Energy % Transport % Water % Materials % Waste % Land Use and Ecology % Pollution % Innovation % Totals % Table 3.1: Achievable minimum credit score by category for the building Weighting figures are only approximate and calculations should be made using an approved calculator. * Predicted credits are set for draft purposes only; the client will be required to provide evidence for the credits at the design stage assessment. The total score likely to be achieved by the Hitherfield School, based on the information provided, is 60.83% which equates to a rating of Very Good

40 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment 3.1 Management To achieve Very Good at least one mandatory credit must be achieved under the following: Management 1 Commissioning Management 2 Considerate Contractors Scheme Management 4 Builder user guide e. Implement best practice policies in respect of water (ground and surface) pollution occurring on the site f. Main contractor has an environmental materials policy, used for sourcing of construction materials to be utilised on site g. Main contractor operates an Environmental Management System The fourth credit may be awarded when it can be demonstrated that construction timber intended for site use is 100% legally and responsibly sourced. This credit is a stand-alone credit and may be achieved independently of the other three credits. Management 1 Commissioning (1/2 Credits) All building services commissioning will be carried out in accordance with best practice and seasonal commissioning (in accordance with the relevant CIBSE and BSRIA guidance) will also be carried out during the first year of occupation. The achievement of at least 1 credit under this topic is required to meet the minimum BREEAM rating of Very Good. Management 4 Building User Guide (1/1 Credit) A bespoke building user guide will be produced that covers non-technical information on areas such as operation and environmental performance of the building. The guide will include specific information on building services, energy performance, water use, recycling and waste, transport facilities and emergency services. Management 2 Considerate Constructors (2/2 Credits) The site will be registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme, and the main contractor commits to achieve a minimum score of 32 to qualify for two credits. The site contractor will have to commit to these scores to attain the credits by providing a completed copy of checklist A1 form supplied to the design team previously. Management 3 Construction Site Impacts (3/4 Credits) Up to four credits are available here., the first credit of which will be achieved by adopting two activities from the following list, the second credit for selecting four items from the list and a third credit is awarded for implementing six of the list of site actions given below. The design team must ensure that the contractor understands his/her obligation in recording the information accurately. The list is as follows: a. Monitor, report and set targets for CO 2 or energy arising from site activities b. Monitor, report and set targets for CO 2 or energy arising from transport to and from site c. Monitor, report and set targets for water consumption arising from site activities d. Implement best practice policies in respect of air (dust) pollution arising from the site Management 5 Site Investigation (0/1 Credit) This credit is not being pursued on this development. Management 6 Consultation (1/2 Credits) The credits for Consultation can be achieved by involving stakeholders at RIBA stage B of the building project, this is aimed at providing the opportunity for local community and future building users to have their input during the design process, any suggestions received should be implemented where practical. A consultation plan, including a list of the stakeholders being consulted, will be provided to secure the first of these credits. Management 7 Shared Facilities (0/2 Credits) This credit is not being pursued on this scheme. Management 8 Security (1/1 Credit) This credit can be achieved when the ALO or CPDA police representatives are consulted at the design stage and their recommendations to design out crime are implemented

41 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Management 9 Publication of Building Information (1/1 Credit) Publishing and disseminating information about the environmental performance of the school will gain the design stage assessment one credit. The information could be publicised by any medium which will reach the intended public, for example: via the internet (on the school website, the council website or construction company), or newsletters, site visits, presentations, etc. Management 11 Ease of Maintenance (1/1 Credit) To gain this credit, specifications for the building including building services/systems and landscaping must all be considered for future ease and efficiency of maintenance in line with CIBSE Guide to ownership, operation and maintenance of building services and in line with ISO (service life planning) part 1. Management 10 Development as a Learning Resource (1/1 Credit) To achieve this credit at least one credit must be achieved during the consultation process (Man 6); also, features or installations incorporating a design in the new building and/or in the landscape must be equipped to educate in a way which demonstrates the impact of the environment for future building users. Management 12 Whole Life Costing (0/2 Credits) This credit is not sought on this development. Table 3.1: Management credits summary Examples of this type of installation are: Working renewable energy sources such as a PV or wind turbines incorporate a live data display showing CO ² emissions saved or prevented. A cut away of the building fabric or structure showing insulation or recycled material structure within the new building structure, such as roof tiles made from recycled tyres. Specific landscaping as part of the development which has been set aside for natural habitat / wetland or for organic husbandry. Credit Code Credit Title Credits Available Predicted Credits Weighted Score Man1 Commissioning Man2 Considerate Constructors Man3 Construction Site Impacts Man4 Building user guide Man5 Site Investigation Man6 Consultation Man7 Shared Facilities Man8 Security Hitherfield School Design Team Sign Off Man9 Man10 Publication of building information Development as a learning resource Man11 Ease of Maintenance Man12 Life Cycle Costing Totals %

42 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment 3.2 Health and Wellbeing To achieve Very good, at least one mandatory credit must be achieved under: Health and Wellbeing 4 High frequency lighting Health and Wellbeing 12 Microbial contamination Health and Wellbeing 6 Lighting zones and controls (1/1 Credit) To ensure that occupants have easy and accessible control over lighting in accordance with guidance set out as follows: zones must include teaching /demonstration areas, whiteboards/displays, and office / reception areas. These must be split into lighting zones of no more than four workplaces per zone. Workstations adjacent to windows or other building areas (e.g. rooms and corridors) should also be separately zoned and controlled. Health and Wellbeing 1 Daylighting (1/1 Credit) Based on supplied design drawings, the BREEAM requirement states that if at least 80% of the floor area in occupied for schools will be adequately day lit by an average daylight factor of 2% or more, then one credit can be awarded. This should be confirmed by accompanying day lighting analysis/ drawings and on this basis the credit may be awarded. Health and Wellbeing 2 View Out (1/1 Credit) Workstations/benches or desks must have a view to the outside to allow staff and pupils to refocus their eyes and avoid eye-strain. This means there must be a window within 7m of the desk-space and that window area must comprise of at least 20% of the total inside wall area. If these criteria are met than this credit may be awarded. Health and Wellbeing 3 Glare Control (1/1 Credit) If occupant controlled shading is provided on all windows, glazed doors and roof lights in areas containing workstations/benches or other areas that are likely to be occupied for 30 minutes or more this credit can be awarded. Health and Wellbeing 7 Potential for Natural Ventilation (0/1 Credit) This credit is not pursued on this development. Health and Wellbeing 8 Indoor Air Quality (1/1 Credit) To achieve this credit, the windows at Hitherfield School should be designed to be over 20m from sources of external pollution, examples include: car parks, vehicle access, waiting bays, public or private main roads and other building exhausts. Mechanical ventilation intakes can be up to 10m from external exhausts. Health and Wellbeing 9 Volatile Organic Compounds (1/1 Credit) All internal fittings and finishes must comply with best practice to achieve this credit. The evidence should demonstrate a healthy internal environment through the specification of internal finishes and fittings with low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These products must have been tested against and meet the relevant standards, such as BS EN certification for each known pollutant/toxin. Health and Wellbeing 4 High frequency lighting (1/1 Credit) All fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps will be fitted with high frequency ballasts, reducing visible flicker and buzzing noises. This credit is required to meet the minimum standards for a BREEAM rating of Very Good. Health and Wellbeing 5 Internal and External Lighting Levels (1/1 Credit) Health and Wellbeing 10 Thermal comfort (1/1 Credit) To ensure that the building achieves appropriate thermal comfort levels, thermal modelling will be required to demonstrate that the building design and services strategy leads to temperature levels above 28 C for fewer than 60 hours per year. A full CIBSE AM11 dynamic model will be required. On any new building a well designed ventilation strategy should ensure that this credit is achieved. If all internal and external lighting (and on-site external lighting during construction) meet the criteria laid out in the relevant CIBSE Code for Lighting 2006 Lighting Guide 7 sections 3.3, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8 and

43 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment, manage and reduce your environmental impact Health and Wellbeing 11 Thermal zoning (1/1 Credit) The heating strategy should allow independent adjustment of heating and cooling systems within the building by staff occupying those work areas. The system should be designed to allow occupant control of each perimeter (i.e. within 7m of each external wall) and the central zone (i.e. over 7m from the external walls). Health and Wellbeing 16 Drinking water (1/1 Credit) At least one mains-fed water cooler providing free, fresh, chilled water should be provided per 200 pupils. Units should be fitted on a suitable wall to prevent vandalism and should be located in communal areas such as wide corridors or waiting areas with non-slip flooring. Stand-alone water fountains or ordinary taps fed from the mains supply will not comply Health and Wellbeing 12 Microbial contamination (1/1 Credit) A mandatory credit for a Very Good rating, this credit denotes that water and HVAC systems must be designed in compliance with HSE Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) and Guidance LA8, Legionnaires disease; the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems, Credit Code Table 3.2: Health and Wellbeing credits summary Credit Title Credits Available Predicted Credits Weighted Score Hitherfield School Design Team Sign Off Health and Wellbeing 13 Acoustic performance (1/3 Credits) For the first credit, acoustic performance of the building shall be designed and tested to demonstrate that airborne and impact sound insulation and indoor ambient noise levels and reverberation times comply with recommended performance benchmarks as set in Building Bulletin 93. Indoor ambient noise levels in unoccupied staff/office areas comply with the following: 40dB LA eq,t in single occupancy General (staff rooms, restrooms) 40-50dB LA eq,t in multiple occupancy offices 50 db LA eq,t in informal catering kitchens The sound insulation between acoustically sensitive rooms and other occupied must comply with section of BS8233. The ability of the design to fulfill these requirements should be confirmed at the design stage by an acoustic specialist s report. Hea 1 Daylighting Hea 2 View Out Hea 3 Glare Control Hea 4 High Frequency Lighting Hea 5 Internal and external lighting levels Hea 6 Lighting Zones and Controls Hea 7 Potential for Natural Ventilation Hea 8 Internal Air Quality Hea 9 Volatile Organic Compounds Hea 10 Thermal comfort Hea 11 Thermal Zoning Hea 12 Microbial contamination Hea 13 Acoustic performance Hea 16 Drinking Water Totals %

44 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Towards one planet living, manage and reduce your environmental impact 3.3 Energy To achieve Very good a mandatory one credit must be achieved under: Ene 2 Sub metering of substantial energy uses Energy 3 Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas (1/1 Credit) To achieve this credit all function / departmental areas of the electrical supply must be metered separately, the meters must be labelled and have the capacity to connect to a BMS system. Energy 1 Reduction of CO 2 emissions (6/15 Credits) Based on a preliminary estimate, discussed at the design team meeting this building is likely to achieve at least 6 credits as the EPC rating is expected to reach 40 or below. Energy 2 Sub-metering of substantial energy uses (1/1 Credit) Building services will be separately and directly sub-metered for the following services (as a minimum): Space heating Humidification plant Cooling plant Fans Lighting Small power Other major energy consuming items where appropriate. The sub-meters will be connected to the building management system, if no BMS system has been installed then the meter will require a pulsed output for any future connection) to ensure maximum scoring under this topic. The achievement of the credit under this topic is mandatory to meet the BREEAM rating of Very Good. Energy 4 External Lighting (1/1 Credit) Where there is a requirement for external lighting then it must be energy efficient and controlled through a time switch or daylight sensor. The actual lumens/circuit watt will depend on the use of the external lighting, for example building access ways and pathways should have a luminous efficacy of at least 50 lumens / circuit Watt and a colour index of > 60Ra. Energy 5 Low / Zero Carbon Technologies (1/3 Credits) The first credit is available where a renewable energy feasibility study has been carried out at RIBA stage C and renewable energy systems are to be installed based on the recommendations of the feasibility study. Energy 8 Lifts (1/2 Credits) For the first credit to be awarded an analysis of building lift transport demand will be required. This will determine the counterbalancing ratio and subsequently define the lift specification. A study should be undertaken in terms of energy consumption for at least two types of lift or a lift strategy fit for purpose. The lift with the lowest energy consumption should be specified. Energy 10 Free Cooling (1/1 Credit) This credit is available where any of the free cooling strategies listed as follows are implemented and where credit Health and wellbeing 10 Thermal Comfort is achieved. Night time cooling, ground coupled air cooling, displacement ventilation, groundwater cooling, surface water cooling, evaporative cooling direct or indirect, desiccant dehumidification, absorption cooling and/or natural ventilation

45 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Table 3.3: Energy credits summary 3.4 Transport Credit Code Credit Title Credits Available Predicted Credits Weighted Score Hitherfield School Design Team Sign Off Transport 1 Provision of public transport (1/3 Credits) Ene 1 Reduction of CO 2 Emissions Credits here are awarded on a sliding scale based on the assessed building s accessibility to the public transport network. The building is within 100 metres of regular bus services and Ene 2 Sub-metering of Substantial Energy Uses within 1000m of a train station, along suitable pavements, with necessary road crossings and street lighting; therefore one of the three credits can be awarded. Ene 3 Sub-metering of high energy load Areas and Tenancy Ene 4 External Lighting Ene 5 Low or Zero Carbon technologies Ene 8 Lifts Ene 10 Free Cooling Energy sub-total % Transport 2 Proximity to key amenities (1/1 Credit) The school is situated within 500m of a grocery shop / food outlet, a post box and a cash machine so this credit can be awarded. Transport 3 Cyclist Facilities (1/2 Credits) One credit is available where a minimum of five secure, covered and adequately lit cycle storage have been provided for each form/class in any one year group. Transport 4 Pedestrian and cyclist safety (0/1 Credit) This credit is not being pursued on this development. Transport 5 Travel Plan (1/1 Credit) This credit can be achieved when a site specific transport survey has been undertaken covering travel patterns, a site specific transport survey so that future building users are encouraged to use public transport rather than private car use. Transport 8 Deliveries and Manoeuvring (0/1 Credit) This credit is not being pursued on this development

46 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Table 3.4: Transport credits summary 3.5 Water Credit Code Credit Title Credits Available Predicted Credits Weighted Score Hitherfield School Design Team Sign Off The achievement of at least 1 credit under Wat 1 and Wat 2 is required to meet the minimum BREEAM rating of Very Good. Tra1 Provision of public transport Water 1 Water Consumption (2/3 Credits) Tra2 Tra3 Tra4 Proximity to amenities Cyclist facilities Pedestrian and cycle safety Water consumption is measured using the BREEAM Water Calculator tool. Two credits can be achieved if the water consumption is between m 3 per person per year. This can be achieved through the use of efficient fittings and low flush toilets. When calculating flow rates, WCs, urinals, taps and showers should be included, kitchen taps, cleaners sinks and external taps should not be counted. Tra5 Travel plan Water 2 Water meter (1/1 Credit) Tra8 Deliveries and Manoeuvring This credit is awarded where the building s mains water supply has a water meter with pulsed output installed on it which is capable of being connected to the Building Management System. Totals % If there are any major water using areas then an Innovation credit is available if these are also sub-metered. Major water using areas might include showers or catering areas. Water 3 Major Leak Detection (1/1 Credit) This credit can be awarded where a monitoring system is to be fitted to monitor the flow rate of the mains water supply into the building. An audible alarm must sound when flow rates exceed a threshold set by the design team, for a set period of time. If a Building Management System is in place the flow monitor can be connected to it to perform the alarm function. This assists in avoiding water wastage through leaks.. Water 4 Sanitary Supply Shut off (1/1 Credit) Person sensors (microwave, infra-red or switched at entry points) can be installed to cut off the supply of cold water to toilet areas (including all supplies to sink taps, urinals and toilet cisterns) when no-one is present. This will gain one credit

47 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Water 5 Water recycling (1/1 Credit) Credit awarded when a rainwater collection tank is installed and sized to collect at least 50% of either: total rainwater runoff, or rainwater runoff to meet the total flushing demand for the defined period of collection. Or waste water must be collected from 80% of fittings to meet at least 10% of WC flushing. Or where a combination of waste water and rainwater collection meets 50% of either total predicted flushing demand or irrigation of planted landscape. Water 6 Water irrigation (1/1 Credit) Credit awarded when irrigation of reclaimed rainwater or a grey water system to either drip feed external planting or manual watering. 3.6 Materials Materials 1 Materials specification major building elements (3/6 Credits) Sustainability considerations relevant to BREEAM will be adopted across the site, namely: Making use of A and A+ rated materials and avoiding the use of C to E rated materials as defined by The Green Guide to Specification. ( A detailed report on materials could be prepared as a discussion document. However steps should be taken to avoid the use of C to E rated materials and to use A or A+ rated materials wherever possible. Table 3.5: Water credits summary Credit Code Credit Title Credits Available Predicted Credits Weighted score Wat1 Water Consumption Wat2 Water meter Hitherfield School Design Team Sign Off Materials 2 Hard Landscaping and boundary protection (1/1 Credit) This credit can be awarded where evidence provided demonstrates that at least 80% of the combined area of external hard landscaping and boundary protection specifications achieve an A or A+ rating, as defined by the Green Guide to Specification. Materials 3 Reuse of Building Façade (0/1 Credit) This credit is not being pursued on this development. Wat3 Major leak detection Wat4 Sanitary supply shut off Materials 4 Reuse of building structure (0/1 Credit) This credit is not being pursued on this development. Wat5 Water Recycling Wat6 Water irrigation Totals % Materials 5 Responsible sourcing of materials (1/3 Credits) For this credit to be awarded 100% of all timber for basic building elements must be obtained from appropriately certified responsible sources. In addition, 80% of building element timber (e.g. roof trusses, flooring systems, frames etc) should be procured from sustainably certified forests (as recognised by BREEAM 2008), notably those certified under the PEFC and SFI schemes. Of the remaining building elements at least 80% will be sourced from organisations that, as a minimum, can provide evidence that an environmental management system (EMS) is in place. A detailed report on materials specified for the school should be prepared to assist in achieving this credit. Materials 6 Insulation (1/2 Credits)

48 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment For the first credit, the building should make use of insulation materials for building fabric which Table 3.6: Materials credits summary have a low embodied impact relative to their thermal properties as set out in the Green Guide to Specification ratings. ( Materials 7 Designing for robustness (1/1 Credit) Credit Code Credit Title Credits Available Predicted Credits Weighted credits Hitherfield School Design Team Sign Off Evidence must demonstrate that in areas where there are exposed parts of the building adequate protection will be provided for ease of maintenance and repair and therefore minimising the frequency of use of replacement materials. Mat1 Materials Specification (major building elements) Mat2 Hard landscaping and boundary protection Mat3 Re-use of building façade Mat4 Re-use of building structure Mat5 Responsible sourcing of materials Mat6 Insulation Mat7 Designing For Robustness Totals %

49 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment 3.7 Waste Table3.7: Waste credits summary Waste 1 Construction Site Waste Management (3/4 Credits) A Site Waste Management Plan will be produced to minimise waste generation on site. The Plan will include procedures and commitments to sort, reuse and recycle construction waste and reduce non hazardous waste from landfill. Credits are awarded on a sliding scale depending upon how much waste is generated. For three credits the waste to landfill must not exceed 4.7T per 100m 2 of new build area. A pre-demolition audit will be carried out to identify what resources may be made available through demolition of existing buildings. The Demolition Protocol from ICE is one framework within which to carry out the audit of the potential for waste reduction, reuse of demolition materials, and specification of recycled content materials. Good communication between the client and demolition contractors is important in maximising the available credits here. Credit Code Wst1 Credit Title Construction Site Waste Management Credits Available Predicted Credits Weighted credits Wst2 Recycled aggregates Wst3 Recyclable waste storage Totals % Hitherfield School Design Team Sign Off Waste 2- Recycled Aggregate (1/1 Credit) One credit is available where the amount of secondary aggregate specified has a recycled content of not less than 25% (by weight or volume) of the total high-grade aggregate uses for the building. Such aggregates can be obtained on site or obtained from a waste processing site(s) within a 30km radius of the construction site. Waste 3 Recycled Waste Storage (2/2 Credits) A dedicated central storage space should be provided to cater for recyclable materials generated by the building during occupation. The size of the space allocated should be adequate to store the likely volume of materials to be generated. The minimum is 2m 2 /100m 2 of building space. For the second credit, a school recycling policy should be provided, outlining all the recycling procedures that are in operation or will be in place after completion

50 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment 3.8 Land Use and Ecology The achievement of at least 1 credit under Land Use and Ecology 4 is required to meet the minimum BREEAM rating of Very Good. Land Use and Ecology 1 Reuse of land (1/1 Credit) At least 75% of the new build is located on land previously developed during the last 50 years. For the first credit a suitably qualified ecologist (SQE) should be appointed to provide an Ecology Report with appropriate recommendations for protection and enhancement of the site s ecology. The report should be based on a site visit/survey by the SQE prior to the commencement of initial site preparation works. For the second credit being awarded the report must demonstrate that there is a positive increase in species of up to 6 species. A third credit may be awarded when the increase is 6 species or more. Land Use and Ecology 2 Contaminated Land (0/1 Credit) This credit is not being pursued on this development. Land Use and Ecology 3 Ecological Value of Land and Protection of Ecological Features (1/1 Credit) The Hitherfield School s design team is required to either complete BREEAM checklist A4 or appoint an ecologist to carry out a site survey. This would report on the current ecological value of the site and offer guidance on protection of this value. If this credit is pursued then any site work should be in accordance with guidance in the following documents: CIRIA C502 Guidance on how to avoid causing environmental damage and the financial penalties that can follow Land Use and Ecology 6 Long term impact on biodiversity (0/2 Credits) This credit is not pursued on this development. Land Use and Ecology 7 Consultation with students and staff (0/1 Credit) This credit is not pursued on this development. Land Use and Ecology 8 Local Wildlife Partnership (1/1 Credit) A partnership must be set up between the design team and a local wildlife trust that has expertise on local habitats / species. The partnership should continue after the occupation of building users for the longer term. CIRIA C503 Practical advice on how to carry out construction works without harming the environment CIRIA C567: Guidance to understand and implement good practice in relation to wildlife on development and construction projects Land Use and Ecology 4 Mitigating Ecological Impacts (1/2 Credits) To gain one credit there must be evidence that the development of the site will result in the minimal loss of any natural habitat. This has to be carried out either by completion of the BREEAM spreadsheet OR a qualified Ecologist prepares a report which illustrates the same end. Land Use and Ecology 5 Enhancing site ecology (1/3 Credits) This credit encourages actions taken to maintain and enhance the ecological value of the site as a result of the development. This could include landscaping (suitable vegetation and tree planting) which may increase the ecological value and could result in a positive change of ecological value of the site

51 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Table3.8: Ecology credits summary 3.9 Pollution Credit Code Credit Title Credits Available Predicted Credits Weighted credits Hitherfield School Design Team Sign Off Pollution 1 Refrigerant GWP Building Services (1/1 Credit) This credit can be awarded when a copy of the specification clause is offered as evidence confirming the absence of refrigerant in this development. LE1 Re-use of land LE2 Contaminated land LE3 LE4 Ecological value of site AND Protection of ecological features Mitigating Ecological impact Pollution 2 Preventing refrigerant leaks (1/1 Credit) This credit can be awarded by default if there is no comfort cooling specified or the loads of refrigerant in each system are less than 5kg. Pollution 3 Refrigerant GWP Cold storage (0/1 Credit) This credit is not pursued on this development. LE5 LE6 LE7 Enhancing Site Ecology Long term impact on biodiversity Consultation with students and staff Pollution 4 NOx Emissions from heating source (2/3 Credits) Two credits can be awarded where the dry NOx emissions from delivered space heating energy are 70 mg/kwh (at 0% excess O 2 ). LE8 Local Wildlife partnership Total % Pollution 5 Minimising Flood Risk (2/3 Credits) A Flood Risk Assssment will be required which confirms the flood zone and has a low annual probability of flooding for the developed area. Pollution 6 Minimising water course pollution (1/1 Credit) One credit is available where site treatment such as oil separators/interceptors or filtration have been specified for areas at risk from pollution, i.e. vehicle manoeuvring areas, car parks, waste disposal facilities, delivery facilities or plant areas. Pollution 7 Reduction of night time light pollution (1/1 Credit) Reducing light pollution implies many things, such as reducing sky glow, reducing glare, reducing light trespass, and reducing clutter. The method for best reducing light pollution, therefore, depends on exactly what the problem is in any given instance and should be carried out in compliance with Institution of Lighting Engineers Guidance notes for the reduction of obtrusive light, For example, in this case, external lights (excluding flush stud lights to aid vehicle manoeuvring)

52 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment could be automatically switched off between 11pm and 7am. Pollution 8 Noise attenuation (1/1 Credit) One credit is awarded where evidence provided demonstrates that new sources of noise from the development do not give rise to the likelihood of complaints from existing noise-sensitive premises and amenity or wildlife areas that are within the locality of the site. A noise assessment in compliance with BS 4141:1997 by a suitably qualified acoustician Innovation These credits aim to provide additional recognition for a procurement strategy, design feature, management process or technological development that innovates in the field of sustainability, above and beyond the level that is currently recognised and rewarded within standard BREEAM issues. A maximum of 10 credits can be awarded if exemplary performance is demonstrated by meeting Exemplary Performance criteria for existing BREEAM Issues. Table 3.9: Pollution credits summary BREEAM issues with exemplary level criteria Credit Code Pol1 Pol2 Credit Title Refrigerant GWP - Building services Preventing refrigerant leaks Credits Available Predicted Credits Weighted credits Hitherfield School Design Team Sign Off Man 2 Hea 1 Hea 14 Ene 1 Ene 5 Wat 2 Mat 1 Mat 5 Wst 1 Considerate Constructors Daylighting Office Space (BREEAM Retail & Industrial Schemes only) Reduction of CO2 emissions Low or Zero Carbon Technologies Water Meter Materials Specification Responsible Sourcing of Materials Construction Site Waste Management Pol3 Refrigerant GWP Pol4 NOx emissions from heating source Pol5 Flood risk Pol6 Minimising watercourse pollution Or, up to two credits are available for the comprehensive use of a BREEAM Accredited Professional (AP) or Suitably Qualified BREEAM Assessor (SQA) throughout project work stages. Also, additional credits are available if the building demonstrates use of an Approved Innovation which is not covered by existing BREEAM criteria. Pol7 Reduction of Night Time Light Pollution Pol8 Noise Attenuation Total %

53 Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Hitherfield School draft BREEAM 2008 Pre Assessment Part 4 BREEAM 2008 Conclusions Table 4.1: Achievable minimum credit score by category for the building Category Available Credits Predicted Credits* Weighted Score* 4.1 Summary This document sets out the predicted pre-assessment scores for the credits within BREEAM Education 2008 for the. The scores are based upon the information supplied at the time of the first meeting and following presentation with the design team. Based upon the construction particulars of this development and the information supplied to the assessor, a BREEAM 2008 score of Very Good is achievable. CarbonPlan is pleased to acknowledge the aim of achieving Very Good on this development and hope that the choices the client makes with the support of the design team are choices which benefit the future costs of running the building, those who use the building and ultimately contribute to reducing the impact upon the environment. 4.2 To secure the rating of Very Good The predicted rating using standard Predicted credits on the BREEAM Education 2008 assessment method is Very Good with a score of 60.83%. Management % Health & Wellbeing % Energy % Transport % Water % Materials % Waste % Land Use and Ecology % Pollution % Innovation % Totals % To ensure a Very Good score CarbonPlan recommends that the design team actually aims for at least the 60% mark, leaving a 5% buffer above the score required to achieve BREEAM Very Good. By signing off these items the client representative will also be making a commitment to undertake the requirements detailed within credits as set out in the BREEAM Education 2008 Technical Guidance. This will be sufficient, with a covering letter, to be used as an evidence base for the actual design stage assessment. The proposed minimum scores that will be achieved for the building in each credit category are represented in table 4.1 below. Tim Davis Sustainability Consultant tim.davis@carbonplan.co.uk Mob:

54 Appendix C: Tree Survey/ Arboricultural Report

55 Arboricultural Development Report HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL HITHERFIELD ROAD LONDON SW16 2JQ Produced for: Lambeth Council March 2011 tree : fabrik Ref: TF/TS/830revA Prepared by: Alan Richardson Issued: 23/03/11 114

56 CONTENTS HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT 1.0 OBJECTIVES SITE DESCRIPTION STATUTORY DESIGNATION (Trees) TREE SURVEY DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION IMPACT ASSESSMENT CONCLUSION APPENDIX 1 Tree Survey Schedule & Reference Plan APPENDIX 2 Root Protection Area APPENDIX 3 Photographic Record APPENDIX 4 Preliminary Tree Removal & Protection Plan APPENDIX 5 Qualifications and Experience OBJECTIVES Instructions were received from Greenhill Jenner Architects on behalf of London Borough of Lambeth to carry out an assessment of trees located within the proposed area of development at, Hitherfield Rd, London, SW16 2JQ. Following that assessment to provide an Arboricultural Implication Assessment on the proposed re-development and provide recommendations for tree protection and precautionary measures. The following documents were provided prior to carrying out the assessment; Topographical Survey drg DT dated by Met Surveys Site Layout by Greenhill Jenner Architects 2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION The site is located in Streatham and formed by an existing Primary School and Day Centre with associated hard standing, playing field and landscaping. The site, roughly triangular in shape, is bounded to the north by a railway line, to the east and west by residential gardens with Leigham Vale to the south. The topography of the site is fairly flat with the Day Centre located at a higher level. The existing Dining Hall, Staff Room and Kitchen Building are formed by temporary buildings cut into the raised ground to the south-west. Vehicle and pedestrian access is from Hitherfield Road and Leigham Vale. To the north of the main site there is a copse forming a sylvan backdrop within the school and informal play areas. Within the local and wider landscape the area is reasonably well tree d in appearance with trees located along the railway embankments forming strong linear arboricultural features. Elsewhere trees are located within residential gardens and occasional within the street. In general, the trees within the surrounding area are middle-aged to mature specimens predominately of Ash, Horse Chestnut and Sycamore. tree:fabrik 3 tree:fabrik 4 115

57 HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT 3.0 STATUTORY DESIGNATION (Trees) It is understood from enquiries with Lambeth Council that the site does not sit within a Conservation Area and the trees within it are not subject to a Tree Preservation Order. It is strongly recommended that the local planning authority be contacted to check if any material change has occurred and appropriate consent sought (if appropriate) prior to carrying out any tree works. All tree works should be carried out by a competent person experienced in arboriculture and in accordance with British Standards 3998 (1989) Recommendations for tree work. Similarly, the clients attention is drawn to the responsibilities under the Wildlife & Countryside Act (1981) as amended by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act This may place additional constraints on trees above that considered within this report. 4.0 TREE SURVEY 4.1 General A copy of the tree survey methodology, schedule and preliminary root protection areas form Appendix 1 & 2 respectively. For tree locations and reference numbers please refer to the Preliminary Tree Removal & Protection Plan [tf830/tpp/100] Appendix 4. I visited the site on 25 th February General weather conditions at the time of the inspection were dry and overcast The assessment was carried out in accordance with the guidance and recommendations of British Standards 5837: (2005) Trees in relation to construction and good arboricultural practice. Trees identified within this assessment were visually inspected from ground level by a person qualified and experienced in arboriculture. The tree s common name and its dimensions are recorded within the tree survey schedule together with their age, physiological, structural condition and a category code. At the time of the site visit 1 individual tree and part of 1 group located within the site were included within the site assessment. These additional tree(s) were omitted from the land survey but have been included within this assessment as they may have potential to influence the site. Additional trees include G1 (part) & 12. Whilst care has been taken to position these trees on the drawing they should be accurately resurveyed and plotted if considered appropriate. The tree positions do not however, affect the condition or their grading within this report. 4.2 Observations A total of 20 individual trees and 3 groups were assessed within the survey schedule including 16 category C trees and 7 category R tree in accordance with British Standards 5837 (2005) Trees in relation to construction. Trees assessed as category R are considered to be of such condition that any existing value would be lost within 10 years and which should, in the current context, be removed for reasons of sound arboricultural management. NUMBER OF TREES 7 BS Category In general, the trees assessed within the site are of a mixed age range including Ash, Birch, Cherry, Cypress, Hawthorn and Sycamore R A B C CATEGORY GRADE Overmature 0% Young 17% Age Class Distribution Mature 31% Middleaged 52% The principal trees of amenity and fair form within the site are those that collectively form the northern copse. Species include: Hawthorn, Holm Oak, English Oak, Poplar and Sycamore. Whilst of high amenity value, these trees are located beyond the zone of influence associated with the proposed development and therefore do not form part of this assessment. Trees located within close proximity to buildings are in generally of domestic scale or of poor condition and quality. Of these trees, the Silver Birch (9 & 10) and Ash (21) display signs of root severance from previous landscape works, which may have an adverse impact on their future stability. To the south-west boundary a mature Ash (19) also displays early signs of decline with decay and defects within the upper crown. These trees have a limited safe tree:fabrik 5 tree:fabrik 6 116

58 HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT life expectancy and should therefore be regularly assessed as part of annual H&S inspections. To the east boundary, G1 (Sycamore) is of multi-stemmed form from ground level. Whilst these trees provide some screening to the site from the residential gardens, they are of poor structural form and are likely to require remedial tree care in the future. Similarly, the Willow (G15) are multi-stemmed with diverging stems and potential for collapse. It is recommended that these trees should be re-coppiced as part of cyclical management and promote diversity of age structure within the site. To the north of the Junior School an Oak (11) is located 3m from the existing concrete slab of a single storey extension. Whilst of fair health, this tree displays a crown break at approximately 3m a.g.l. with a main stem of truncated form and open crown structure with no central leader and will require future remedial works to maintain clearance from adjacent buildings. East of the Junior Building, a row of three trees (6, 7, 8) are located within an area of soft ground. This area is in the desire line of pedestrian footfall and has become compacted with the trees crown displaying associated thinning. It is recommended that if the trees are to be retained in the long-term the soil should be de-compacted and planted with shrubs to deter future desire lines. The remaining trees are either insignificant or poor quality specimens with limited visual amenity within the wider landscape. A photographic record of the general tree stock forms Appendix DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION The development comprises of demolition, excavation and construction activities with associated landscaping. 6.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENT 6.1 General During this process regard has been given to advice and guidelines within BS 5837 (2005) Trees in relation to construction and in particular, section 6.2 Tree constraints and design. Whilst the assessment considers the potential impact of only those existing trees located in close proximity to the proposed development, this impact should be considered in context of the site and surrounding urban landscape. A summary of the potential impact on each tree can be found below within Table 1 below and illustrated within the accompanying Tree Removal & Protection Plan [tf830/tpp/100] Appendix 4. Summary Category Code R A B C Tree removal required to facilitate proposed site layout. 10, 20 11, 12, 13, 22, 23 Table 1: Summary of trees that may be affected by development. 6.2 Potential Impact on existing trees The proposed site layout retains the boundary trees and principal arboricultural features within the site, including the copse of trees located to the north. Whilst tree loss will occur, this loss is limited in context of the existing tree stock, condition and their public visual amenity. The proposal will result in the direct loss of 7 trees of which, 5 trees are assessed as category C and 2 trees are assessed as category R. The two trees identified as R category are Silver Birch (10 & 20). Tree 10 displays a weak fork formation and previously severed roots. Tree 20 is of attenuated form and located 0.2m from an existing temporary building has a limited useful life expectancy. Trees assessed as category R within the Tree Schedule are considered to be of such condition that any existing value would be lost within 10 years and which should, in the current context, be removed for reasons of sound arboricultural management. Whilst a number of retained trees are identified as R category these are located beyond the development area and their removal would be considered to form part of grounds maintenance and are not therefore considered further within this report. The remaining trees indicated for removal are assessed as category C. British Standards 5837 (2005) Trees in relation to construction recommendations, states that C category trees will usually not be retained where they would impose a significant constraint on development. tree:fabrik 7 tree:fabrik 8 117

59 HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT Of the C category trees, the Oak (11) is located 3m from the existing building and displays a truncated crown break. Whilst of fair health, the tree is set within the site and therefore of limited public visual amenity. Similarly, the Pear (12), Hawthorn (13) and Cherry (22) are of domestic scale with limited potential to accrue greater prominence and set within the site they are of limited public visual amenity. To the frontage of the site with Leigham Vale, an early middle-aged Sycamore (23) is located within the front garden of the Caretaker s House. Whilst this tree contributes some amenity to the street scene due to its position, the principal trees within Leigham Vale are formed by the linear group of mature Horse Chestnuts located along the railway embankment opposite. The Sycamore appears to be self-sown with an asymmetrical crown and located adjacent to the existing boundary wall is of generally poor form. The removal of the retaining wall and introduction of a pedestrian footpath and hard surfacing within the RPA at grade to the adopted highway is likely to have an adverse impact on the trees health and stability. The proposed retention of soft ground to the frontage will enable a replacement tree to be planted in mitigation. This will allow a tree of better quality to be planted that will have potential to maintain the future street scene. The removal of trees, in my opinion, would not therefore have an adverse impact on the appearance or character of the area. Trees identified for retention within the site can be adequately protected during construction in accordance with BS 5837 (2005). However, additional precautionary measures will need to be observed where the existing temporary buildings are to be removed to minimize potential root disturbance. In particular, the existing Dining Hall and Staff Room are located within the Root Protection Zone (RPA) of the Ash (21). Whilst these temporary buildings are located above ground level, it is likely that they are set on foundation pads and drainage is present within the RPA. In order to minimise potential root disturbance during demolition, excavation of these features must not therefore disturb the soft ground that maybe present below. Whilst we do not have sight of drainage and utility runs, given the location of trees it is reasonable that incoming and out-going services can be accommodated without an adverse impact on the health or stability of retained trees. Where precautionary measures need to be observed within the RPA it is recommended that operations be carried out under arboricultural supervision. A summary of the potential impact on each tree is illustrated within the accompanying Preliminary Tree Removal & Protection Plan [tf830/tpp/100] Appendix CONCLUSION Trees within the site are not subject to a Tree Preservation Order and the site does not sit within a Conservation Area. The proposal retains the principal trees and arboricultural features within the site. Whilst some tree removal is require to facilitate development, in context of the site, tree removal is limited. With the exception of the Sycamore (23), the trees are set within the site and therefore would not have a detrimental impact on the appearance or character of the local landscape. The Sycamore is generally of poor form and subject to replacement the future street scene will be maintained. Tree protection and precautionary measures will be required to limit potential root disturbance as highlighted within this report. However, it is considered that existing trees shown for retention can be adequately protected throughout demolition and the construction process in accordance with British Standards 5837 (2005) Trees in relation to construction and as demonstrated within the Preliminary Tree Removal & Protection Plan. In our opinion, the provision for adequate protection and precautionary measures could therefore be satisfactorily addressed through the imposition of an appropriately worded condition by the Local Planning Authority. Equally, the proposed footpath must be of no dig construction, at or above ground level with appropriate precautionary measures adopted to minimise root disturbance. However, it is noted within the tree survey assessment that both Ash trees (19 & 21) are of poor condition and it is recommended that these trees be re-inspected following construction on grounds of safety and regularly thereafter given the existing target risk. tree:fabrik 9 tree:fabrik

60 HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT APPENDIX 1 Tree Survey Schedule & Reference Plan tree:fabrik 11 tree:fabrik

61 HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT Tree Inspection Methodology KEY TO TREE SCHEDULE For the purpose of clarity, trees are identified by a reference number within the Tree Survey Schedule which corresponds with the tree no. recorded within the Tree Survey Reference Plan. Tree No: Species: Relates to individual trees identified within the Tree Survey Schedule and Plan Common name This is a basic data collection exercise for the sole use of identifying site constraints in context of the planning process and a record of the trees condition at the time of surveying. This is not a vegetation assessment for NHBC guidance or a higher level inspection (full hazard or risk assessment) and no guarantee, either expressed or implied can therefore be given with regards to identification, safety, stability or internal condition. All observations are confined to that which was visible from the site and areas of public access. Where dense ivy/ground vegetation hampered visual assessment of trees its quality and condition was assessed from that which was visible from the point of inspection. This preliminary assessment may therefore be subject to amendment following additional detailed inspection. The tree s common name and its dimensions are recorded within the tree survey schedule together with their age, physiological, structural condition and a category code in accordance with the guidelines set out in British Standard 5837: (2005) Trees in relation to construction. Where a tree s crown is heavily asymmetrical, the crown radius for each cardinal compass point is given. Together with the height, clearance between ground level and the crown, this provides a good guide to the size and outline form of the tree. The estimated life expectancy in context of the species is provided as guidance only. Height: Stem diameter: Estimated height expressed in metres Diameter of main trunk taken at 1.5m above ground level. Where the stem diameter is affixed by a * this measurement has taken above the root flare for multi-stemmed trees. Abbreviations: E: Estimated Ave: Average A.G.L: Above ground level G.L: Ground Level DED: Dutch Elm Disease Branch Spread: Age Class: Estimated crown radius expressed in metres. Where a trees crown is heavily asymmetrical the crown radius for each cardinal compass point is given. Y Young Less than one third of optimum life expectancy for species in this location MA Middle aged Between one to two thirds of optimum life expectancy for species in this location M Mature Between two thirds and optimum life expectancy for species in this location OM Over mature In excess of optimum life expectance for species in this location and entering a period of decline Physiological Condition: N Normal Leaf colour, crown/bud density and shoot extension normal for species in this location P Poor Discoloured, chlorotic/necrotic margins or leaves, crown/bud low density and deadwood poor for the species in this location D Dead Dead Category Definition Identification on plan Trees for removal R Trees in such a condition that any existing value would be lost within 10 years and which should, in the current context, be removed for reasons of sound arboricultural management. DARK RED The quality and value of each tree is assessed, grading the tree to one of four categories. The purpose of the tree categorization method is to allow informed decisions to be made concerning which trees should be removed or retained should development occur. Trees to be considered for retention A B Trees of high quality and value. Trees in such a condition as to be able to make a substantial contribution (a minimum of 40 years is suggested) Trees of moderate quality and value LIGHT GREEN MID BLUE Details of the preliminary root protection area (RPA) around each individual tree are provided within Appendix 2 and illustrated on the Tree Survey Reference Plan to assist in assessment of site layout and the likely impact of construction works proposed within the vicinity of trees to be retained. Where the trees root morphology within the preliminary RPA may be influenced by existing site features, these areas of restrictive growth may be illustrated within the Tree Survey Reference Plan for higher grade trees ie category A & B. The preliminary root protection area may therefore require adjustment; this may change its shape but not reduce its area (m 2 ) in accordance with BS 5837 (2005) Trees in relation to construction It is recommended that tree:fabrik be consulted and additional detailed evaluation and guidance be considered within the emerging site layout. Subcategories C Root Protection area Trees in such a condition as to make a significant contribution (a minimum of 20 years is suggested) Trees of low quality and value Trees currently in adequate condition to remain until new planting could be established (a minimum of 10 years is suggested), or young trees with a stem diameter below 150mm. 1. Mainly arboricultural values 2. Mainly landscape values GREY 3. Mainly cultural values, including conservation This is the minimum Root Protection Area (RPA) recommended within Table 2 of British Standards Trees in relation to construction. The RPA is an area (m2) equivalent to a circle with a specified radius. This is the minimum area in m2 which should be left undisturbed. All measurements are rounded to the nearest 0.5m. Notes: Whilst C category trees will usually not be retained where they would impose a significant constraint on development, young trees with a stem diameter of less than 150mm should be considered for relocation or replacement through mitigation. tree:fabrik 13 tree:fabrik

62 Tree Survey Schedule 25/02/11, Hitherfield Road, London Tree Species Ht Stem Branch spread (m) Height of Age Phys. Structural Remaining Category No. (m) Dia N E S W crown Class Condition Condition contribution grading (mm) clr (m) (est. years) G1 Sycamore e MA N Group of x2 trees. Multi-stemmed from g.l. forming x3 <10 R and x4 stems respectively. x1 stem from south-western tree diverges over temporary classroom by 1m. G2 Cypress 7 130e MA N Linear group of trees forming screen. 10 to 20 C1 G3 Cypress e MA N Part of above linear group but older trees. 10 to 20 C1 4 Weeping Willow MA N Linear root formation, vertical strip of dysfunctional wood <10 R extending from g.l. to 2m. Multiple branch wounds at 2m a.g.l. with incipient decay. Inclined to N. 5 Alder M N Fair health and condition. Decayed stake at base 10 to 20 C1 occluded within trunk. 6 Norway Spruce Y P Located within compacted area of soft ground, exposed 10 to 20 C1 roots and sparse foliage. Poor quality. 7 Elder 9 230* M N X2 stems from g.l. attenuated form due to group <10 R pressure. Poor form. 8 Purple-leaf Plum 9 220* MA N Twin-stemmed from 1.5m a.g.l. within area of compacted <10 R soft ground, exposed roots. Limited future potential. 9 Silver Birch M N Twin-stemmed from 3m a.g.l. with V-shaped fork,. Area 10 to 20 C1 of rubber matting 1m to north, possible root disturbance. 10 Silver Birch * M N Twin-stemmed from 1.5m a.g.l. with included bark, <10 R possible internal decay below fork. Rubber mat on E side with x2 visible severed roots. 11 English Oak MA N 0.2m from tarmac path and 3m from concrete slab and 20 to 40 C2 adjacent building (single storey). Truncated stem at crown break at 3m a.g.l. forming crown with no central leader (possibly previously topped). 12 Pear M N Located 1m from concrete slab adjacent shed. Lower 10 to 20 C1 stem heavily ivy clad. Crown break at 2m a.g.l. with tight fork formations. 13 Hawthorn MA N X2 stems from g.l. scrub form. 10 to 20 C1 14 Apple MA N Fruit tree, domestic scale. 10 to 20 C1 G15 Willow 6 150ave Y N Group of x2 coppiced stools possibly from previous tree >10 R stumps. Diverging stems. Potential for failure - recommend re-coppicing. 16 Hawthorn MA N Suppressed by adjacent Poplar. 10 to 20 C2 17 Hawthorn 4 240* MA N Scrub form, domestic scale. 10 to 20 C1 G18 Sloe 5 120ave Y N Group of saplings. Domestic scale. 10 to 20 C1 tree:fabrik

63 Tree Survey Schedule 25/02/11, Hitherfield Road, London Tree Species Ht Stem Branch spread (m) Height of Age Phys. Structural Remaining Category No. (m) Dia N E S W crown Class Condition Condition contribution grading (mm) clr (m) (est. years) 19 Ash M N x2 stems from g.l. (dbh 430mm and 438mm) Distorted 10 to 20 C1 stems at major branch wounds on W side, Deadwood and crown die-back,possible early decline, S stem displaying decay hole and vertical scar on scaffold branch. Potential for future failure. Action: carryout climbing inspection. 20 Silver Birch M N Located 0.2m from temporary building. Inappropriate <10 R location to mature. 21 Ash MA N On raised bank 2.5m from temporary building and 4.5m 10 to 20 C1 from mobile classroom, Mobile classroom set into ground with visible root severance. Ivy clad main stem, Crown break at 3m a.g.l. with open crown architecture. Off-site Ash to rear 5.5m from boundary, significant decay on NW side and inclined to SE. 22 Cherry Y N Located within planter. Domestic scale. 10 to 20 C1 23 Sycamore MA N Located 0.3m from boundary wall, Swept lower stem twin-stemmed from 2m a.g.l. Crown raised on W side. Poor form, Medium amenity within street scene due to position and limited trees on residential side of road. 10 to 20 C1 tree:fabrik

64 HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL SURVEY HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL SURVEY APPENDIX 2 Root Protection Area Tree Species Stem Age Remaining Category Root protection No. Dia Class contribution grading area (mm) (est. years) Radius (m) M 2 Square G1 Sycamore 180e MA <10 R G2 Cypress 130e MA 10 to 20 C G3 Cypress 240e MA 10 to 20 C Weeping Willow 440 MA <10 R Alder 440 M 10 to 20 C Norway Spruce 170 Y 10 to 20 C Elder 230* M <10 R 2.3* 16.6* 4.1* 8 Purple-leaf Plum 220* MA <10 R 2.2* 15.2* 3.9* 9 Silver Birch 300 M 10 to 20 C Silver Birch 370* M <10 R 3.7* 43* 6.6* 11 English Oak 280 MA 20 to 40 C Pear 360 M 10 to 20 C Hawthorn 190 MA 10 to 20 C Apple 240 MA 10 to 20 C G15 Willow 150ave Y <10 R Hawthorn 220 MA 10 to 20 C Hawthorn 240* MA 10 to 20 C1 2.4* 18.1* 4.3* G18 Sloe 120ave Y 10 to 20 C Ash 438 M 10 to 20 C Silver Birch 170 M <10 R Ash 480 MA 10 to 20 C Cherry 70 Y 10 to 20 C Sycamore 320 MA 10 to 20 C tree:fabrik 17 tree:fabrik

65 HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL SURVEY HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL SURVEY 1. General view of G3 Cypress (right), 5 Alder (centre) and 4 Weeping Willow (lower left) with boundary trees to the rear. APPENDIX 3 Photographic Record 2. General view of compacted soft ground around trees 6,7& 8 from pedestrian traffic. 3. General view of 9 and 10 Silver Birch with 10 (right) displaying a weak fork union. tree:fabrik 19 tree:fabrik

66 HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL SURVEY HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL SURVEY 4. Detail view of 10 Silver Birch showing root severance. 7. Detail view of 19 Ash displaying decay at former branch wound and vertical scar within upper crown and point of potential future failure. 5. General view of 11 Oak located between existing buildings and hard surfacing. Crown break displaying truncated form with no central leader. 8. General view of 21 Ash located on boundary with ivy clad main stem and area of excavation within RPA. 6. Detail view of 19 Ash displaying distorted trunks at points of major (historic) branch removal. 9. Basal area of 23 Sycamore adjacent boundary wall with swept lower stem and area of overburden. tree:fabrik 21 tree:fabrik

67 HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL SURVEY HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL SURVEY APPENDIX 4 Preliminary Tree Removal & Protection Plan tree:fabrik 23 tree:fabrik

68 HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL SURVEY HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL SURVEY APPENDIX 5 Qualifications and Experience tree:fabrik 25 tree:fabrik

69 HITHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL ARBORICULTURAL SURVEY Brief qualifications and experience of Alan Richardson Qualifications: I hold the National Diploma in Arboriculture and I am a Professional Member of the Arboricultural Association. Career experience: I started my career at the grass roots of the industry working in Britain and West Germany, obtaining experience in all aspects of practical tree care. In 1989 I joined Westminster City Council as an Arboricultural Officer, dealing with municipal tree management. This provided me with a comprehensive insight into the social, safety and contract management issues of urban tree management. In 1991 I joined English Heritage as the Trees and Woodlands Advisor providing specialist advice on all aspects of trees, woodlands and forestry within the historic environment. During the next nine years, I developed and established national policy and strategy for tree management on the 420 historic properties under guardianship including the co-ordination, inspection and monitoring of the annual H&S inspection programme, contracts and standards and represented English Heritage on policy matters relating to trees, including liaison with other government departments on joint projects such as the Veteran Tree Initiative and the Parklands & Wood Pasture Habitat Action Plan. As a Director of tree : fabrik, I draw on the wide range of experience obtained and specialise in supplying bespoke arboricultural planning services to Local Planning Authorities and the private sector. This includes advising on a full range of tree issues within the planning environment, providing site surveys to BS5837 (2005) Trees in relation to construction, arboricultural implication reports, method statements and supervision, development control advice to Local Planning Authorities, successful enforcement and prosecution, appeal statements and attendance at hearings, liaison with and on behalf of Local Planning Authorities, developers, architects and town planners. This comprehensive experience and current working knowledge of Local Authorities and the private sector encourages a pragmatic approach that has been found to be of benefit to all parties. Continuing professional development: I keep current on arboricultural issues and best practice through membership of the Arboricultural Association and attendance at short courses. tree : fabrik 38a High Street Alton Hampshire GU34 1BD tree:fabrik 27 T : F : E : office@treefabrik.com tree:fabrik

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72 Greenhill Jenner Architects Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Keystone Environmental Ltd The Old Barn, Park Farm Buildings Beverston, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8TT Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Info@keyenv.co.uk Web: Greenhill Jenner Architects Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Revision Date Author Checked Approved 0 21/02/2011 D Allan R Coombes S Bracken Disclaimer Copyright Keystone Environmental Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this report may be copied or reproduced by any means without prior written permission from Keystone Environmental Limited. If you have received this report in error, please destroy all copies in your possession or control and notify Keystone Environmental Limited. This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of the commissioning party and unless otherwise agreed in writing by Keystone Environmental, no other party may use, make use of or rely on the contents of the report. No liability is accepted by Keystone Environmental Limited for any use of this report, other than for the purposes for which it was originally prepared and provided. Opinions and information provided in the report are on the basis of Keystone Environmental Limited using due skill, care and diligence in the preparation of the same and no explicit warranty is provided as to their accuracy. It should be noted and it is expressly stated that no independent verification of any of the documents or information supplied to Keystone Environmental Limited has been made. Keystone Environmental Ltd The Old Barn, Park Farm Buildings Beverston, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8TT Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Info@keyenv.co.uk Web: February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report Contents 1.0 Executive Summary Introduction 2 Proposed Development 2 The Brief and Objectives 2 Site Characteristics Methodology 3 Desk Study and Evaluation 3 Field Survey and Evaluation 4 Limitations 5 Nomenclature Desk Study Results and Evaluation 7 Important Sites 7 Protected Species and UK BAP Priority and Local BAP Species Field Survey Results and Evaluation 10 Habitats 10 UK BAP Priority and Local BAP Habitats, and Networks of These Habitats 10 Protected Species 11 UK BAP Priority and Local BAP Species 13 Invasive Species Legal and Policy Constraints 15 Legislation 15 Policy Recommendations 18 Important Sites 18 Habitats 18 Species References 19 Keystone Environmental /1/1 131

73 February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report Plans Drawing Number: /1/1/wor1 Extended Phase I Habitat Survey Results Appendices Appendix 1 Flora and Fauna recorded on site Appendix 2 Flora and Fauna mentioned in text, not necessarily occurring on site 1.0 Executive Summary 1.1 The 1.18 hectare site is located off Hitherfield Road, in the Lambeth area of London (central grid reference TQ ). Extensions are to be built on the northern and southern aspects of the Junior Building, whilst the Caretakers House and several single storey buildings including the Dinning Hall, Staff Accommodation, Kitchen Building, and Temporary Classrooms are all to be removed. The Infant School, Children s Centre, Music Classroom, and surrounding school grounds are to remain and will not to be subject to any works. Keystone Environmental was commissioned by Greenhill Jenner Architects to undertake an Extended Phase I Habitat Survey of the site. 1.2 Key issues associated with the site include: Bats (roosting potential within buildings). 1.3 Recommendations include: Refer to Preliminary Bat Report (Keystone Environmental, 2011); Install bird boxes upon trees. 2.0 Introduction Proposed Development 2.1 The 1.18 hectare site is located off of Hitherfield Road, in the Lambeth area of London (central grid reference TQ ). Extensions are to be built on the northern and southern aspects of the Junior Building, whilst the Caretakers House and several single storey buildings including the Dinning Hall, Staff Accommodation, Kitchen Building, and Temporary Classrooms are all to be removed. The Infant School, Children s Centre, Music Classroom, and surrounding school grounds are to remain and not to be subject to any works. The Brief and Objectives 2.2 Keystone Environmental was commissioned by Greenhill Jenner Architects to undertake an Extended Phase I Habitat Survey of the site. The brief was to: Carry out an ecological desk study to identify ecological resources or features of biodiversity value. In accordance with Planning Policy Statement 9 (PPS9) (ODPM, 2005) these are taken to be Internationally, Nationally, Regionally and Locally Important Sites, Ancient Woodlands, UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) Priority and Local BAP Habitats, networks of these habitats, protected species and UK BAP Priority and Local BAP Species, and invasive species; Undertake a survey of the site to identify habitats present, their potential to support flora and fauna that may pose a constraint to development and any incidental evidence of use by such flora or fauna; Produce a report giving the methods and results of the survey, potential constraints to development, legal and planning policy issues and recommendations for how these may be overcome, including further surveys that may be required; Produce a plan illustrating component habitats and features of particular importance. Site Characteristics 2.3 The site is dominated by a large area of school buildings and associated hardstanding playgrounds. A small amenity grassland playing field occupies the centre of the site whilst a wooded nature area with a school pond is present to the north-east. A railway delineates the northern boundary with dense residential housing on all other boundaries. 2.4 The railway continues to the east and west, eventually connecting with a second railway line which extends to the south-east. The railway is bordered by vegetated embankments backing which are wooded mature gardens. Beyond the railway line to the north lies an area of playing fields and trees. Dense residential housing extends on all other aspects. Keystone Environmental /1/1 Keystone Environmental 1 Keystone Environmental 2 132

74 February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report 3.0 Methodology Desk Study and Evaluation 3.1 In order to compile background information on the site and immediate surroundings, Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL), which holds biological records for the area, was contacted. Statutory Sites of European Importance* On site and within a 2 km radius of site boundary Search Boundaries of relevant European designated sites were taken from the JNCC UK-wide digital GIS datasets that are available from the JNCC website (JNCC, 2010a) rapid visual assessment as to the extent and distribution of different habitat types. Incidental observations of fauna and the potential for fauna to occur on site and if applicable, in the surrounding landscape, were also noted. However, no specific faunal surveys were undertaken. 3.9 The observable higher plant species in each habitat type within the site, and their abundance, were recorded using the DAFOR scale: 3.2 The following information was requested from GiGL, for the site and a search area of a ½ kilometre radius from the site boundary: Non-statutory sites (Ecological and Geological); Records of protected species (European and National); Records of UK BAP Priority Species and Local BAP Species not afforded European or National legal protection; Trees listed as Veteran or subject to Tree Preservation Orders; Hedgerows listed under The Hedgerows Regulations Where possible records of protected species (European and National) provided by the local record centre will be plotted and analysed within a Geographical Information System (GIS). The analysis includes calculating the distance and direction of the nearest protected species record for each species. For the analysis protected species records with an accuracy of 100 metres or more (a 6 figure, or greater, grid reference) will be used in preference to records with a lower accuracy. This prevents inaccuracies caused by records that may seem close to site, but actually occur over a wide range i.e. records with a 4 figure grid reference. Records that have an accuracy of 10 kilometres (2 figure grid references) will be ignored unless there are outstanding circumstances. 3.4 For all other searches undertaken refer to Table 1. Table 1: Additional searches and associated methodology Type Area Methodology Search Sites of National Importance designated for bats* Sites of European Importance designated for bats* UK BAP Priority Habitats Waterbodies On site and within a 5 km radius of site boundary On site and within a 5 km radius of site boundary On site and within a ½ km radius of site boundary On site and within a ½ km radius of site boundary Site citations collected to identify sites designated for bats. Citations for SSSI s taken from Natural England s website (Natural England, 2010b) and boundaries from Natural England s GIS Digital Boundary Database which is available from the Natural England website (Natural England, 2010a) Citations for SAC s taken from the JNCC website (JNCC, 2010b) and boundaries taken from the JNCC UK-wide digital GIS datasets that are taken from the JNCC website (JNCC, 2010a) Identified from either Nature on the Map web-resource (Natural England, 2010a) or taken from the Natural England GIS Digital Boundary Database (Datasets analysed within a GIS. (Natural England, 2010c) Available plans are viewed. *National and European statutory designated sites provided by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) precede information provided by Natural England. Field Survey and Evaluation 3.5 The survey area is illustrated on Drawing Number /1/1/wor1. D A F O R Dominant Abundant Frequent Occasional Rare 3.10 Potential for UK BAP Priority and Local BAP species to occur on site was undertaken by assessing the data search results and any species recorded on site during the site survey. Limitations 3.11 The results of the survey and assessment work undertaken by Keystone Environmental are representative at the time of surveying. Certain plant species are only evident at specific times of the year and so some plant species may have gone undetected The data held by consultees may not be exhaustive; the absence of records does not necessarily indicate absence of a species/habitat from an area but rather that these have not been recorded or are under-recorded for the search area The accuracy of GIS data sets that are downloaded from the JNCC and Natural England varies. As a generalisation the accuracies of data sets are variable due to the quality and scale that they were digitised to, and the supporting information used to define boundaries. Keystone Environmental cannot take responsibility for the accuracy of external data sources and as such discrepancies and inaccuracies may occur. For details on the accuracies of datasets from Natural England please refer to the Natural England website (Natural England, 2010d). Ancient Woodland Nationally Important Statutory Sites* On site and within ½ km radius of site boundary On site and within a 2 km radius of site boundary Boundaries of relevant ancient woodland (Plantations of Ancient Woodland (PAWS) and Ancient Semi-natural Woodlands (ASNW)) (Natural England, 2010a) Boundaries of relevant sites taken from Natural England s GIS Digital Boundary Database available from the Natural England website (Natural England, 2010a) 3.6 The survey was carried out on the 10 th February 2011 by a Senior Ecologist from Keystone Environmental. Weather conditions on the day of the survey were heavy rain, with 100% cloud cover, no wind, and a temperature of 9 C. 3.7 Phase I Habitat Survey methodology (JNCC, 2007) is a standard technique for obtaining baseline ecological information for large areas of land. It is primarily a mapping technique and uses a standard set of habitat definitions for classifying areas of land on the basis of the vegetation present. 3.8 The site was surveyed using a modified version of this technique whereby an additional category, coarse grassland, is used to describe species-poor, unmanaged, secondary grasslands. Vegetation and habitats were mapped using standard colour codes, allowing 3.14 Care has been taken by Keystone Environmental to source the datasets from the most relevant and accurate source. Data sets are downloaded by Keystone Environmental twice a year on the 1 st of April and on the 1 st of September. Updates that occur to GIS databases during renewal periods will not be identified unless additional information has been provided by the client. As Keystone Environmental relies on external data sources there may be instances where the data sets cannot be renewed at the nominated time. In such cases older data sets will be used to perform the data search GiGL do not hold records of Important Hedgerows, and Veteran or TPO Trees. Keystone Environmental 3 Keystone Environmental 4 Keystone Environmental 5 133

75 February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report Nomenclature 3.16 The English name only of flora and fauna species is given in the main text of this report; however, scientific names are used for invertebrates where no English name is available. A list of all species recorded on site and those mentioned in the text but not necessarily occurring on site together with scientific names is given in Appendix 1 and 2 respectively. Vascular plants and Charophytes follow the nomenclature of The Botanical Society for the British Isles (BSBI) 2007 database (BSBI, 2008) with all other flora and fauna following the NBN Gateway (NBN, 2011). February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report 4.0 Desk Study Results and Evaluation Important Sites 4.1 Important sites are defined as statutory designated sites, non-statutory sites, areas of ancient woodland and BAP Priority Habitats. Important sites identified from the desk study are presented in Table 2. Protected Species and UK BAP Priority and Local BAP Species 4.2 Records of protected species and UK BAP Priority and Local BAP Species are presented in Table 3: February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report Table 2: Non-statutory sites, areas of Ancient Woodland, UK BAP Priority Habitats, Important Hedgerows, and Veteran & TPO Trees on or within a ½ kilometre radius of the site, Statutory sites on or within a 2 kilometre radius of the site, and statutory sites designated for bats on or within a 5 kilometre radius of the site. Important Sites Site Name/Habitat On Site Off Site Details Present Distance/m Direction International Sites None National Sites None County and Local Sites Streatham Railsides SINC Ancient Woodland None UK BAP Priority None Habitats Important Hedgerows, Veteran None & TPO Trees Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). 1 N, E & S Rail embankments. Contain reed beds, scrub, secondary woodland, and semi-improved neutral grassland. Not a constraint to development - although 1m from the site boundary the construction zone will be a greater distance away and separated by an existing boundary fence. The construction zone is also lower than the SINC so pollution from run-off is not expected to be an issue. Keystone Environmental 8 February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report Table 3: Protected species and UK BAP Priority and Local BAP Species recorded on site or within a ½ kilometre radius of the site boundary Species European Protected Nationally Protected UK BAP LBAP Detail of Record Source Mistletoe * 1 * 1 House Sparrow * 2 Stag Beetle Common Toad Common Frog West European Hedgehog * 1 Sale Only * 2 Not Schedule 1 Distance from Site Centre & Direction (m) of Closest Record Suitable Habitat on Site? 15 Records, m, W GiGL 8 Records, 112m, N GiGL Records, 271m, SE GiGL Records, 350m, SE GiGL Records, 353m, SW GiGL Record, m, NE GiGL Keystone Environmental 6 Keystone Environmental 7 Keystone Environmental 9 134

76 February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report 5.0 Field Survey Results and Evaluation Habitats 5.1 The following habitat or vegetation types were identified on site during the course of the habitat survey. Refer to Drawing Number /1/1/wor1. Buildings and Hardstanding Amenity Grassland Scattered Trees Standing Water Buildings and Hardstanding 5.2 The site is dominated by school buildings and associated hardstanding playgrounds. Buildings range in age and size, from four-storey Victorian to modern concrete/steel and fibreglass/metal portacabins. No vegetation was noted in association with these habitats. Amenity Grassland 5.3 An area of amenity grassland occupies the centre and north-eastern corner of the site. This is intensively mown and utilised as sports/playing areas. The sward is dominated by Annual Meadow-grass and Perennial Rye-grass with occasional Cock s-foot. Scattered Trees 5.4 A number of young to semi-mature scattered trees are present in the north and north-eastern corner of the site. Hazel and Alder dominate with Sycamore, Silver Birch and Willow spp. noted frequently. These are all in good condition with no noted areas of decay. There is no understorey and the ground flora beneath is dominated by amenity grassland with leaf litter at the base of a few standards in secluded areas. Standing Water 5.5 A school pond is present in the north-eastern corner of the site. This has been artificially constructed with a plastic liner, steep sides edged with decking, and a metal grid across its surface. Little aquatic vegetation was noted with occasional Pondweed spp., Yellow Flag Iris, and a Water-lilly sp. recorded. UK BAP Priority and Local BAP Habitats, and Networks of These Habitats 5.6 Buildings and Hardstanding, Amenity Grassland, and Scattered Trees are not listed as UK BAP Priority or Local BAP Habitats (UK BAP, 2007 & Natural England, 2011). 5.7 Ponds or standing water, for the purpose of UK BAP Priority Habitat and London Local BAP classification, are defined as permanent and seasonal standing water bodies up to 2 hectares in extent which meet 1 or more of the following criteria: Habitats of international importance, Species of high conservation importance, Exceptional assemblages of key biotic groups, Ponds of high ecological quality or other important ponds. It is unclear whether the school pond can be defined as a UK BAP Priority or Local BAP Habitat because despite not meeting the majority of the required criteria, this may support species of high conservation importance. However, the pond will not be subject to works as part of the proposed development. Protected Species Badgers 5.8 Areas of amenity grassland and the ground flora of scattered trees provide optimal foraging habitat for Badgers. These areas are also delineated to the north by densely vegetated railway embankments and to the east by wooded mature residential gardens. However, the site is secured by sturdy perimeter fencing which would restrict the movement of mammal species, and no runs were noted beneath this. No evidence of a sett or any signs of Badger activity i.e. foraging scrapes, hairs, prints, dung pits or latrines, were noted across the site or in adjacent habitats when viewed over the perimeter fence. Grassland and wooded areas are not to be subject to works as part of the proposed development. Badgers are likely absent from the site. Bats 5.9 A number of buildings present on site were noted to contain features with the potential to support roosting bats i.e. enclosed roof, and accessible cavities beneath roofing tiles. Refer to Preliminary Bat Report (Keystone Environmental, 2011) No trees on or immediately bordering the site were noted to contain features with the potential to support roosting bats i.e. cracks, crevices, or rot holes. These are all young to semimature with no substantial trunks or branches, and are all well maintained to prevent any dead limbs etc falling into the children s playing areas beneath. Roosting bats are likely absent from the trees Trees bordering the railway line, which delineates the northern boundary, forms a linear feature with the potential to be utilised by commuting bats. Areas of amenity grassland, scattered trees, standing water, and building edges also provide habitats suitable for foraging by general bat species. Commuting and foraging bats are likely present on site at some times of the year. Birds 5.12 No habitats were noted with the potential to support Schedule 1 bird species i.e. large rot holes suitable for Barn Owl. Scattered trees offer potential nesting sites for a range of general bird species however, these are not to be subject to works as part of the proposed development. Dormice 5.13 Scattered trees across the site do not form a continuous canopy, they do not support an understorey, nor do they connect to off-site habitats i.e. railway to north, therefore habitats are not suitable for Dormouse and this species is likely absent from the site. Flora 5.14 There are no records of protected flora on or within a ½ kilometre radius of the site and no protected flora were noted on site during incidental observations. Great Crested Newts 5.15 The on-site school pond is full of fish with limited aquatic vegetation, and received a score of 0.23 when undertaking a Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) Assessment (Oldham et al, 2000). Less than 0.5 indicates conditions are not optimal for the presence of Great Crested Newts. Additionally, no waterbodies were identified on or within a ½ kilometre radius of the site Terrestrial habitats surrounding the pond are dominated by closely cut amenity grassland and hardstanding which offer limited cover and foraging sources for Great Crested Newts in the terrestrial phase of their life-cycle. There is also limited connectivity between the on-site school pond and the adjacent railway embankments and mature gardens which offer much more optimal terrestrial habitats. Great Crested Newts are likely absent from the site. Invertebrates 5.17 Habitats on site are common place and not indicative of conditions that could support protected invertebrates. Additionally, none of these trees present on or immediately bordering the site were noted to contain dead or decaying wood that protected saprophylic invertebrates. Otters 5.18 No suitable habitat for Otters is present on site and there are no historical records on or within a ½ kilometre radius. Reptiles 5.19 Terrestrial habitats across the site are dominated by closely cut amenity grassland and hardstanding which offer limited cover and foraging sources for common reptile species. However, common reptiles could enter the site to bask from the adjacent railway embankments and mature gardens which provide optimal habitats for reptiles. Reptiles have the potential to be present around the fringes of the site. None of these habitats are to be subject to works as part of the proposed development. Water Vole 5.20 No suitable habitat for Water Vole is present on site and there are no historical records on or within a ½ kilometre radius. White-clawed Crayfish 5.21 No suitable habitat for White-clawed Crayfish is present on site and there are no historical records on or within a ½ kilometre radius. Keystone Environmental 10 Keystone Environmental 11 Keystone Environmental

77 February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report UK BAP Priority and Local BAP Species 5.22 Table 4 lists UK BAP Priority and Local BAP Species that were either recorded on site or have the potential to occur on site. Table 4: UK BAP Priority and Local BAP Species that were either recorded on site or have the potential to occur on site Species Group Habitat in which found/has potential to support species 1 Mammal Amenity Grassland (1), Scattered Trees (1) Recorded on site Potential to occur on site UKBAP LBAP Flora Scattered Trees (1) Amphibians Amenity Grassland (2), Scattered Trees (2), Standing Water (2) 1 Bird Scattered Trees (1) 1 1 The numbers in brackets (x) refer to the number of species that are associated with the habitat. For example, arable (5) means five species are associated with arable fields. As a species can be associated with more than one habitat it is possible that the sum of the species occurring in each habitat will be more than the total number of species in that group The single mammal species (Hedgehog), single flora species (Mistletoe), and two amphibian species (Common Toad and Common Frog) all have the potential to occur within vegetated habitats of the site. None of these areas i.e. amenity grassland, scattered trees, or standing water, are to be subject to works as part of the proposed development. Therefore, the potential presence of these species is not considered to pose a constraint to the proposed development Foraging habitat is present for the single bird species (House Sparrow) but this will not be subject to works as part of the proposed development. Additionally, there is no evidence that buildings currently support nest sites. Invasive Species 5.25 No invasive species were identified on site during the survey. 6.0 Legal and Policy Constraints 6.1 This section sets out the legal and policy constraints that are relevant based on the findings of the desk study and field survey. Constraints that may arise from further surveys are not addressed in this report; recommendations for further surveys are made in Section The legislation and policies set out in this section are only a general guide to the main provisions of the laws and polices referred to, not a definitive interpretation. The relevant published documents should be consulted for further details. Legislation 6.3 Table 5 sets out the legislation afforded to statutory designated sites and/or legally protected habitats that could pose a constraint to the proposed development. Table 5: Legislation afforded to statutory designated sites and/or legally protected habitats that could pose a constraint to the proposed development Designated Site/Habitat International None - National None - County/Local None - Legal Status Keystone Environmental 13 Keystone Environmental 14 Keystone Environmental

78 February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report 6.4 Table 6 sets out the legislation afforded to species that have been recorded on site or have the potential to occur on site and could therefore pose a constraint to development. Table 6: Species Legislation afforded to species that have been recorded on site or have the potential to occur on site and could therefore pose a constraint to development European Protected Bats Legal Status European Protected animal species and their breeding sites or resting places are protected under Regulation 41 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 2010 (and amendments), which makes it illegal to: i) deliberately capture, injure or kill any such animal or to deliberately take or destroy their eggs; ii) damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of such an animal; iii) have in one s possession or control, any live or dead European Protected animal species. Subject to the fulfilment of certain criteria, European Protected Species Licenses can be granted to permit activities for the purpose of development that would otherwise be unlawful. The aim of planning decisions should be to prevent harm to biodiversity and geological conservation interests. Where granting planning permission would result in significant harm to those interests, local planning authorities will need to be satisfied that the development cannot reasonably be located on any alternative sites that would result in less or no harm. In the absence of any such alternatives, local planning authorities should ensure that, before planning permission is granted, adequate mitigation measures are put in place. Where a planning decision would result in significant harm to biodiversity and geological interests which cannot be prevented or adequately mitigated against, appropriate compensation measures should be sought. If that significant harm cannot be prevented, adequately mitigated against, or compensated for, then planning permission should be refused. 6.6 Under PPS9 and Croydon Local Planning Policy, Local Planning Authorities have a responsibility to ensure that Internationally, Nationally, Regionally and Locally Important Sites, Ancient Woodlands, other Important Natural Habitats* and Networks of These Habitats* are not lost or degraded as a result of development unless the need for and benefits of the development outweigh the impacts that it is likely to have. Local Planning Authorities should use conditions and/or planning obligations to mitigate harm and ensure conservation/enhancement of the site s biological or geological interest. * Habitat types originally identified in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 section 74 list, as being of principal importance for the conservation of biodiversity which has since been updated by The England Biodiversity List, all of which make up the UK BAP Priority Habitats. 7.0 Recommendations Important Sites 7.1 There is a single non-statutory site that does not pose a constraint to development (refer to Table 1). Habitats 7.2 Buildings and hardstanding, amenity grassland, scattered trees, and standing water do not pose a constraint to development because they are either not listed as UK BAP Priority or Local BAP Habitats, or not to be subject to works as part of the proposed. They are common and easily replaceable. These may support populations of protected or UK BAP Priority or Local BAP Species which do pose a constraint. Refer to following section. Species Bats 7.3 A number of buildings contain features with the potential to support roosting bats. Refer to Preliminary Bat Report (Keystone Environmental, 2011). Nationally Protected Bats Nesting Birds (general) Receive full protection under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). The Act makes it an offence (subject to exceptions) to intentionally or recklessly kill, injure, or take, possess, or trade in any wild animal listed in Schedule 5, and prohibits interference with places used for shelter or protection, or intentionally disturbing animals occupying such places. All wild birds are protected under Section 1 of The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This Act has been amended several times, most recently by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act In summary it is an offence to: i) intentionally or recklessly kill, injure or take any wild bird; ii) take, damage or destroy the nest (whilst being built or in use) or eggs. 6.7 Under PPS9 the presence of a protected species is a material consideration when a planning authority is considering a development proposal that, if carried out, would be likely to result in harm to the species or its habitat. 6.8 Under Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) public bodies, including Local and Regional Planning Authorities have a duty to have regard to the conservation of biodiversity in England when carrying out their normal functions, which includes consideration of planning applications. In compliance with Section 41 of the Act the Secretary of State has published a list of species and habitats considered to be of principal importance for conserving biodiversity in England. This is known as The England Biodiversity List of which there are 56 habitats and 941 species, all of which make up the UK BAP Priority Habitats and Species. Regional Planning Bodies and Local Planning Authorities will use it to identify the species and habitats that should be afforded priority when applying the requirements of PPS9 to maintain, restore and enhance species and habitats. Birds 7.4 To comply with PPS9 it is recommend that bird boxes are installed upon trees. Invasive Species None - Policy 6.5 Planning Policy Statement 9 (PPS9): Biodiversity and Geological Conservation (ODPM, 2005) states that: Keystone Environmental 16 Keystone Environmental 17 Keystone Environmental

79 February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report 8.0 References BSBI (2008). BSBI 2007 List. [Online]. Available at: [accessed on 26 th January 2009]. Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, (c.37), London: HMSO. Joint Nature Conservation Committee (2007). Handbook for Phase 1 habitat survey - a technique for environmental audit. Revised reprint 2003, reprinted JNCC: Peterborough. Joint Nature Conservation Committee, (2010a), UK-wide digital GIS datasets for internationally designated sites [Online] Available at: ( [Accessed on 1st September 2010] Joint Nature Conservation Committee, (2010b), Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) [Online] Available at: ( [Accessed on 1st September 2010] Keystone Environmental (2011). Preliminary Bat Report. Keystone Environmental: Gloucestershire. Natural England (2010a). Digital Boundary Data for Designated Wildlife Sites and related information [Online] Available at: ( [Accessed on 1st September 2010] Natural England (2010b). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. [Online] Available at: ( [Accessed on 1st September 2010] Natural England (2010c). GIS Digital Boundary Datasets. [Online] Available at: ( [Accessed on 1st September 2010] Natural England (2010d). Designated Sites List. [Online] Available at: [Accessed on 1st September 2010] Natural England (2011). Biodiversity Action Reporting System. [Online]. Available at: [accessed on 21 st February 2011]. Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, (c.16), London: HMSO. NBN Gateway (2011). National Biodiversity Network Species Datasets [Online] Available at: ( [Accessed on 21 st February 2011] Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (2005). Planning Policy Statement 9: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation (PPS9). ODPM: London. Oldham, R. S., Keeble, J., Swan, M. J. S. & Jeffcote, M. (2000). Evaluating the suitability of habitat for the Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus). Herpetological Journal, 10, p The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 2010, [Online]. Available at: [accessed on 13th April 2010]. The Hedgerows Regulations 1997, SI 1997/1160, London: HMSO. UK Biodiversity Action Plan (2007). UK List of Priority Species. Joint Nature Conservation Committee. [Online]. Available at: [accessed on 21st 2008]. Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (and amendments). (c.69), London: HMSO. Plans Keystone Environmental 19 Keystone Environmental 20 Keystone Environmental 138

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81 February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report February 2011 Extended Phase I Habitat Report Appendices Appendix 1 Flora and Fauna recorded on site Flora Alder Annual Meadow-grass Cock s-foot Hazel Perennial Rye-grass Pondweed spp. Silver Birch Sycamore Water-lilly sp. Willow spp. Yellow Flag-iris Alnus glutinosa Poa annua Dactylis glomerata Corylus avellana Lolium perenne Potamogeton spp. Betula pendula Acer pseudoplatanus Nymphaea spp. Salix spp. Iris pseudacorus Appendix 2 Flora and Fauna mentioned in text, not necessarily occurring on site Flora Mistletoe Viscum album Fauna Adder Vipera berus Badger Meles meles Barn Owl Tyto alba Common Frog Rana temporaria Common Lizard Zootoca vivipara Common Toad Bufo bufo Dormouse Muscardinus avellanarius Grass Snake Natrix natrix Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus House Sparrow Passer domesticus Otter Lutra lutra Slow Worm Anguis fragilis Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus Water Vole Arvicola amphibius West European Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus White-clawed Crayfish Austropotamobius pallipes Keystone Environmental Keystone Environmental Keystone Environmental 140

82 Greenhill Jenner Architects Greenhill Jenner Architects February 2011 Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential Contents Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential February 2011 Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential February 2011 Revision Date Author Checked Approved 0 21/02/2011 D Allan R Coombes S Bracken Disclaimer Copyright Keystone Environmental Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this report may be copied or reproduced by any means without prior written permission from Keystone Environmental Limited. If you have received this report in error, please destroy all copies in your possession or control and notify Keystone Environmental Limited. This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of the commissioning party and unless otherwise agreed in writing by Keystone Environmental, no other party may use, make use of or rely on the contents of the report. No liability is accepted by Keystone Environmental Limited for any use of this report, other than for the purposes for which it was originally prepared and provided. Opinions and information provided in the report are on the basis of Keystone Environmental Limited using due skill, care and diligence in the preparation of the same and no explicit warranty is provided as to their accuracy. It should be noted and it is expressly stated that no independent verification of any of the documents or information supplied to Keystone Environmental Limited has been made. 1.0 Introduction 1 Background 1 Aims and Objectives 1 Site Characteristics 1 Legislation, Planning Context and Status Methodology 4 Preliminary Building Survey 4 Nomenclature 5 Limitations Survey Results 6 Preliminary Building Survey Impacts and Recommendations 8 Impacts 8 Further Surveys 8 Legal Compliance 8 Provision for Bats 9 Timing of Works 9 Exclusion and Pre-works Survey 9 Care and Vigilance during Works References 11 Keystone Environmental Ltd The Old Barn, Park Farm Buildings Beverston, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8TT Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Info@keyenv.co.uk Web: Keystone Environmental Ltd The Old Barn, Park Farm Buildings Beverston, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8TT Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Info@keyenv.co.uk Web: Keystone Environmental /1/2 141

83 February 2011 Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential February 2011 Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential February 2011 Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential Plans Drawing Number /1/1/wor1 Extended Phase I Habitat Survey Results Appendices Appendix 1 Flora and Fauna mentioned in text, not necessarily occurring on site Appendix 2 European Protected Species (EPS) Licence Application 1.0 Introduction Background 1.1 In February 2011, Keystone Environmental Ltd was instructed by Greenhill Jenner Architects to conduct a survey for bat roost potential of a number of buildings at Hitherfield Primary School. The 1.18 hectare site is located off of Hitherfield Road, in the Lambeth area of London (central grid reference TQ ). Extensions are to be built on the northern and southern aspects of the Junior Building, whilst the Caretakers House and several single storey buildings including the Dining Hall, Staff Accommodation, Kitchen Building, and Temporary Classrooms are all to be removed. The Infant School, Children s Centre, Music Classroom, and surrounding school grounds are to remain and will not be subject to any works. The survey was carried out to provide documentation in support of a planning application. 1.2 As part of an Extend Phase I Habitat Survey of the site, Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL), which holds biological records for the area, was contacted. Web-resources were also searched for any statutory sites designated for bats on site and within a 5 kilometre radius of the site boundary. No records of bats were identified within a ½ kilometre radius of the site, and no statutory sites designated for bats are present within a 5 kilometre radius of the site boundary (Keystone Environmental, 2011). Aims and Objectives 1.3 The aim of the survey was to undertake an appraisal of the buildings to ascertain the following: Presence/absence of bat roosts; Status of roosts if present; Whether additional surveys are required; Whether a European Protected Species (EPS) licence is required to ensure legal compliance; Which type of mitigation measures would need to be employed. Site Characteristics 1.4 The site is dominated by a large area of school buildings and associated hardstanding playgrounds. A small amenity grassland playing field occupies the centre of the site whilst a wooded nature area with a school pond is present in the north-east. A railway delineates the northern boundary with dense residential housing on all other boundaries. 1.5 The railway continues to the east and west, eventually connecting with a second railway line which extends to the south-east. The railway is bordered by vegetated embankments, backing which are wooded mature gardens. Beyond the railway line to the north lies an area of playing fields and trees. Dense residential housing extends on all other aspects. Legislation, Planning Context and Status 1.6 As all species of bat are listed on Schedule 5 of The Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981), they receive protection under Section 9 of this Act. This has been amended several times, most recently by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, which added or recklessly to Section 9(4) (a) and (b). In summary, it is a criminal offence to. intentionally kill, injure or take a wild bat; be in possession of, or control, any live or dead wild bat or part of, or anything derived from a wild bat; intentionally or recklessly damage, destroy or obstruct access to any place that a wild bat uses for shelter or protection; intentionally or recklessly disturb any wild bat whilst it is occupying a structure or place that it uses for shelter or protection; transport for sale or exchange, or offer for sale or exchange a live or dead bat or any part of a bat. 1.7 All species of bat are also listed in Schedule 2 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 and as such receive protection under Regulation 41 of these Regulations which make it an offence to: deliberately capture or kill a bat; deliberately disturb a bat; damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of a bat; keep, transport, sell or exchange, or offer for sale or exchange a live or dead bat or any part of a bat. 1.8 Under the 2010 Regulations, disturbance of bats includes any disturbance which is likely to: Impair their ability to survive, breed or reproduce, or to rear or nurture their young or to hibernate or migrate; Significantly affect the local distribution or abundance of the species in question. 1.9 Since 2007 it is no longer a defence to show that the killing, capture or disturbance of a species covered by the Regulations or the destruction or damage of their breeding sites or resting places was the incidental and unavoidable result of a lawful activity EPS licenses can be granted in respect of development to permit activities that would otherwise be unlawful under European legislation Planning Policy Statement 9 (PPS9): Biodiversity and Geological Conservation (ODPM, 2005) states that: The aim of planning decisions should be to prevent harm to biodiversity and geological conservation interests. Where granting planning permission would result in significant harm to those interests, local planning authorities will need to be satisfied that the development cannot reasonably be located on any alternative sites that would result in less or no harm. In the absence of any such alternatives, local planning authorities should ensure that, before Keystone Environmental /1/2 Keystone Environmental 1 Keystone Environmental 2 142

84 February 2011 Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential February 2011 Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential February 2011 Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential planning permission is granted, adequate mitigation measures are put in place. Where a planning decision would result in significant harm to biodiversity and geological interests which cannot be prevented or adequately mitigated against, appropriate compensation measures should be sought. If that significant harm cannot be prevented, adequately mitigated against, or compensated for, then planning permission should be refused Under PPS9 the presence of a protected species is a material consideration when a planning authority is considering a development proposal that, if carried out, would be likely to result in harm to the species or its habitat Under Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) public bodies, including Local and Regional Planning Authorities have a duty to have regard to the conservation of biodiversity in England when carrying out their normal functions, which includes consideration of planning applications. In compliance with Section 41 of the Act the Secretary of State has published a list of species considered to be of principal importance for conserving biodiversity in England. This is known as The England Biodiversity List of which there are 941 species, all of which make up the UK BAP Priority Species. Regional Planning Bodies and Local Planning Authorities will use it to identify the species that should be afforded priority when applying the requirements of PPS9 to maintain, restore and enhance species and habitats Seven bat species are UK BAP (2007) Priority Species. These are: Barbastelle Bechstein s Noctule Soprano Pipistrelle Brown Long-eared Greater Horseshoe Lesser Horseshoe 1.15 Barbastelle, Northern, Serotine, Brandt s, Daubenton s, Whiskered, Natterer s, Leisler s, Noctule, Nathusius s Pipistrelle, Common Pipistrelle, Soprano Pipistrelle, Brown Long-eared, and Grey Long-eared, are listed on London Local BAP (Natural England, 2011). 2.0 Methodology Preliminary Building Survey 2.1 A Preliminary Bat Survey of the buildings was conducted on the 10 th February 2011 by a Licensed Bat Worker (English Nature Licence Number: ). Weather conditions on the day of the survey were heavy rain, with 100% cloud cover, no wind, and a temperature of 9 C. 2.2 All bat species resident in the UK have been recorded using buildings and built structures e.g. bridges, at some time during the year (Bat Conservation Trust, 2007). Buildings were inspected externally and internally, where access was available, for signs of bat activity. These typically include bat presence, droppings, feeding remains, urine stains, and grease marks. Equipment used to aid the survey included low and high-powered torches and ladders. 2.3 Notes were made on the following in accordance with the guidelines published by the BCT (2007) for the surveying of buildings and built structures. Type and age of building; Type of construction; Presence of potential roost features e.g. hanging tiles, raised tiles, roof voids; Information or evidence of work having been undertaken that could affect use of the structure by bats; Amount and location of evidence of bats such as presence of live or dead bats, droppings, grease marks, urine stains, characteristic smell of bats. 2.4 Where feasible, given the amount of evidence collected, any structures with evidence of bats have been evaluated to assess which of the following categories they fall into, if any (BCT, 2007): Maternity or Nursery Roost used by breeding, where babies are born and raised to independence; Hibernation site, where bats may be found during the winter; disturbance and few opportunities for access by bats that is in a highly urbanised area with few or no mature trees, parkland, woodland or wetland would have negligible potential. Conversely, a pre 20 th century or early 20 th century building with many features suitable for use by bats close to good foraging habitat would have high potential. Nomenclature 2.6 The English name only of flora and fauna species is given in the main text of this report; however, scientific names are used for invertebrates where no English name is available. A list of all species mentioned in the text together with scientific names is given in Appendix 1. Vascular plants and Charophytes follow the nomenclature of The Botanical Society for the British Isles (BSBI) 2007 database (BSBI, 2008) with all other flora and fauna following the NBN Gateway (NBN, 2011). Limitations 2.7 The results of the survey and assessment work undertaken by Keystone Environmental are representative at the time of surveying. 2.8 Keystone Environmental staff and their sub-consultants will endeavour to identify the presence of protected species wherever possible on-site, where this falls within the agreed scope of works. 2.9 Up to date standard methodologies will be used, which are accepted by Natural England and other statutory conservation bodies. No responsibility will be accepted where these methodologies fail to identify all species on-site. Keystone Environmental cannot take responsibility where Government, national bodies or industry subsequently modify standards Keystone Environmental cannot accept responsibility for data collected from third parties The roofing structures of the Junior Building were too high to survey externally Access was not possible to two roof of the Junior Building and to the roof space of the Caretaker s House. Daytime Summer Roost used by males and/or non-breeding females; Night Roost - where bats rest between feeding bouts during the night but are rarely present during the day; Feeding Roost where bats temporarily hang up to devour an item of prey; Transitional (or swarming) site - where bats may be present during the spring or autumn. 2.5 In the absence of any evidence, structures have been assigned a rating of suitability from negligible to high potential for supporting bats. The rating is based on the location of the structure in the surrounding landscape, the number and type of features suitable for use by bats and the surveyor s experience. For example, a structure with a high level of regular Keystone Environmental 3 Keystone Environmental 4 Keystone Environmental 5 143

85 February 2011 Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential February 2011 Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential February 2011 Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential 3.0 Survey Results Preliminary Building Survey 3.1 A description of each building, any evidence found and an evaluation of each building s potential to support bat roosts is presented in Table 1. Table 1: Classification of roost potential in buildings Roost Potential Moderate Summer & Hibernation Moderate Summer & Hibernation Building Number(s) Junior Building Caretakers House Rationale Four storey Victorian school constructed from brick with pitched clay tiled roofs. Eaves are flush with brickwork and parapet walls are present at gable ends. A number of raised tiles and gaps between ridges were noted throughout the exterior of the building which potentially provide access to cavities between tiling and internal wooden sarking boarding, and to ridge beams respectively. These create features with a moderate potential to support crevice dwelling bat species in the warmer months and a low potential to support species such as Pipistrelle bats that tend to hibernate in crevices on the exterior of buildings to take advantage of warm winter days to forage (BCT, 2007). The interior is comprised of four separate roof. Two large central ones, and one at each gable end. Only the two gable end roof were accessible, with the central two having roof hatches 2-storeys from the ground and inaccessible by ladder. The two gable roof are constructed from wooden beams and lined with wooden sarking boarding. These are approximately 5 metres at the apex. No entry points were noted. No evidence of roosting bats i.e. staining or droppings, was identified within the surveyed roof. The exterior of the roof was too high to check for evidence of bats. Two storey Victorian house constructed from brick with a pitched clay tiled roof. Eaves are flush with brickwork. A number of raised tiles and gaps between ridges were noted throughout the exterior of the building which potentially provide access to cavities between tiling and internal roofing materials, and to ridge beams respectively. These create features with a moderate potential to support crevice dwelling bat species in Negligible Low Summer (Dinner Hall only) Single Storey Portacabins (Dinner Hall, Staff Accommodation, Kitchen Building, Temporary Classrooms) the warmer months and a low potential to support species such as Pipistrelle bats that tend to hibernate in crevices on the exterior of buildings to take advantage of warm winter days to forage (BCT, 2007). The top floor has been sealed off with plaster boarding which prevented access to the roof space. No evidence of roosting bats i.e. staining or droppings, was identified throughout the exterior. Single storey portacabins constructed from wood/ metal/ fiberglass with shallow pitched roofs covered with corrugated metal/ concrete or bitumen roofing felt. No enclosed roof although cavities are present between interior and exterior roofing materials. No access points were noted to these roofing cavities with the exception of the Dinner Hall where small gaps are present within a few of the concrete corrugations where mortar has degraded. No evidence of roosting bats i.e. staining or droppings, was noted in association with these features. - Music Classroom Not subject to survey as no works proposed in this area. - Infant School Not subject to survey as no works proposed in this area. - Children s Centre Not subject to survey as no works proposed in this area. 4.0 Impacts and Recommendations Impacts 4.1 Extensions are to be built on the northern and southern aspects of the Junior Building, although these works will not directly impact any of the roof. The Caretakers House and several single storey buildings including the Dinning Hall, Staff Accommodation, Kitchen Building, and Temporary Classrooms are all to be removed. The Infant School, Children s Centre, Music Classroom, and surrounding school grounds are to remain and will not be subject to any works. The following potential impacts have therefore been identified: Indirect disturbance i.e. lighting, noise, and vibration, to roof within the Junior Building which provides a moderate potential to support roosting bats; Loss of the Caretakers House which provides a moderate potential to support roosting bats; Loss of the Dinning Hall which provides low potential to support roosting bats; Loss of the Staff Accommodation, Kitchen Building, and Temporary Classrooms which provide negligible roosting potential. Further Surveys 4.2 In accordance with current guidelines published by The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT, 2007), if a building is considered to have a moderate likelihood of use by bats i.e. un-surveyed roof, and features such as cavities between tiles and wooden sarking boarding that could not be fully inspected during preliminary surveys, 2/3 surveys during March to September (optimal period June to August) should be undertaken to provide confidence in a negative survey result. At least one of the three surveys should comprise a dusk and dawn (or dusk to dawn) within one 24-hour period. Therefore, it is recommended that the Junior Building and the Caretakers House be subject to this level of survey effort. Two suitably qualified surveyors per building would be required in each instance to adequately cover the identified features. 4.3 In accordance with current guidelines published by The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT, 2007), if bat signs are not present but the building is considered to have a low likelihood of use by bats i.e. features such as cavities between roofing materials which could not be fully inspected during preliminary surveys, a single dusk emergence survey together with a dawn re-entry or automated survey should be undertaken during March to September (optimal period June to August) to provide confidence in a negative survey result. Therefore, it is recommended that the Dinning Hall be subject to this level of survey effort. Two suitably qualified surveyors would be required in each instance to adequately cover the identified features. 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86 February 2011 Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential February 2011 Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential February 2011 Preliminary Building Survey for Bat Roost Potential 4.5 To gain an EPS Licence from Natural England, the proposed development must satisfy three criteria: development must be for reasons of overriding public interest; there is no satisfactory alternative; and the favourable conservation status of the species concerned will be maintained and/or enhanced i.e. through appropriate mitigation. In most circumstances detailed planning consent must be granted before a licence application can be made. Refer to Appendix 2 for further details. If the roost has been exposed, and especially if bats have been injured, stop work, collect bats in a secure box or bag (using a glove) and contact a licensed ecologist. 5.0 References Bat Conservation Trust (2007). Bat Surveys Good Practice Guidelines. Bat Conservation Trust: London. Provision for Bats BSBI (2008). BSBI 2007 List. [Online]. Available at: [accessed on 26th January 2009]. 4.6 Provision for bats across the site is dependent upon the outcome of the further recommended surveys. In the event bat roosts are found, compensatory roost sites would need to be designed and incorporated into the proposed development to ensure that the favourable conservation status of the species concerned is maintained. The design of replacement roosts is dependent on the species present, the status of the roost and the number of bats residing within the roost. The loss of low status roosts of common species such as Pipistrelle can often be compensated by the provision of bat boxes or the incorporation of small numbers of roost features in new builds. Higher status roosts require more significant provision (Mitchell-Jones, 2004). Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, (c.37), London: HMSO. Keystone Environmental (2011). Extended Phase I Habitat Report. Keystone Environmental: Gloucestershire. Mitchell-Jones, A.J. (2004). The Bat Mitigation Guidelines. English Nature: Peterborough. Natural England (2011). Biodiversity Action Reporting System. [Online]. Available at: [accessed on 21 st February 2011]. Timing of Works Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, (c.16), London: HMSO. 4.7 The timing of works will be dependant upon the findings of the further recommended surveys. NBN Gateway (2011). National Biodiversity Network Species Datasets [Online] Available at: ( [Accessed on 21 st February 2011] Exclusion and Pre-works Survey 4.8 Exclusion and pre-works surveys across the site are dependent upon the outcome of further recommended surveys. In the event bats are found it is probable that buildings containing roosts would need to be subject to surveys immediately prior to demolition to ensure bats are absent when works commence. Care and Vigilance during Works Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. (2005) Planning Policy Statement 9: Biodiversity and Geological Conservation, The Stationary Office, Norwich. The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 2010, [Online]. Available at: [accessed on 13th April 2010]. UK Biodiversity Action Plan (2007). UK List of Priority Species. Joint Nature Conservation Committee. [Online]. Available at: [accessed on 19 th November 2007]. 4.9 In the event further surveys establish presence of bats in a building(s) it is normally recommended that features housing bats or with the potential to house bats on the structure are removed under the supervision of an ecologist licensed to handle bats and disturb roosts. Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (and amendments), (c.69), London: HMSO In respect of those buildings where surveys have demonstrated a likely absence of bats it should be noted that it is possible that crevice-dwelling bats e.g. Pipistrelle, could be present in the surveyed buildings even without evidence of their presence being found. The contractor(s) should therefore be advised to carry out all work with care and vigilance for bats In respect of buildings the contractor should be advised to adhere to the following procedures in the event bats are found during works: If the roost is still in the structure and bats are not injured, stop work and contact a licensed ecologist. If help is not available, allow bats to fly out of harms way. If material containing a roost has been removed, the roost is not exposed and the bats are not injured, temporarily seal and isolate the roost, stop work and seek advice from a licensed ecologist. If advice is not readily available, re-open it and allow bats to relocate of their own accord. Keystone Environmental 9 Keystone Environmental 10 Keystone Environmental

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