Ecology
Min 204
Located within the stone curlew buffer constraints zone, on the edge of Breckland SPA. Under Article 6 of the Habitats Directive (and Regulation 102 of the Habitats Regulations), an assessment is required where a land use plan may give rise to significant effects upon a Natura 2000 site (also known as 'European sites').
Min 213
Min 213 is located on a plantation, adjacent to Ancient re-planted woodland of Hevingham Park, and forms part of an extensive area of woodland (green infrastructure). The woodland forms part of the Core Sustenance Zone for a barbastelle bat maternity colony in the area, and this, together with its role providing habitat connectivity for wildlife, should be taken into consideration.
The woodland areas are of ecological value and likely support protected species such as bats and other wildlife. Where woodland areas are proposed for removal then an ecological assessment needs to be undertaken and any further surveys need to be carried out or mitigation proposed, if necessary. It is also located within a SSSI Impact Risk Zone requiring consultation with Natural England for any mineral application.