Removal of Rhododendron hedge to replace with 2m tall timber fence and replant hedge behind the new fence at the rear garden (Kingsway)

1. The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans numbered: 8091/P10, 8091/P11, 8091/P01, 8091/P04 and 8091/P02. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2. The development hereby permitted shall start no later than three years from the date of this decision. Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
3. The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match in type, colour and texture those listed in the application form. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship between the new development and the existing.
4. No development shall start until a Construction Environment Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Construction Environment Management Plan shall incorporate safeguards to prevent pollutants (such as soil, vegetation, fuel or cement) entering the stream that borders the property to the south. Reason: To ensure no pollutants (such as soil, vegetation, fuel or cement) are allowed to enter the stream.
5. No vegetation clearance shall occur on site during the bird nesting season (between 1st March & 31st August- this may change with climate change) unless supervised by an appropriately qualified ecologist. Reason: To prevent harm to breeding birds.
6. If hedgehogs are using the site they would be sheltering under dense vegetation or within long grass, dead leaves or piles of dead wood. These areas should be cleared by hand, not using a digger, to allow animals time to escape. Removal of potential habitat must not take place from November through March when animals may be hibernating. No fires can be lit on site. Reason: To prevent harm to hedgehogs
7. Any permanent fencing that is erected at the property boundaries must have periodic holes (measuring 13cm by 13 cm minimum) at its base to allow the movement of animals, such as hedgehogs. Reason: To promote habitat connectivity and extended foraging ranges.
8. Rhododendron ponticum is a non-native invasive species in the UK. It must not be allowed to spread into the wild. It spreads very easily be seeds so seed heads should be removed before moving the plants. It must be disposed of by a licensed contractor and not be allowed to spread into the wild where it out competes native plants and forms dense shade. It is very difficult to eradicate once spreading. Reason: To avoid spreading a non-native invasive species into the wild.
9. Note to Applicant: Biodiversity enhancement is required. It is recommended to pile of dead wood and brash piles in other areas around the site to mitigate for the removal of suitable nesting sites. These can also be created behind hedges or out of the way for smaller developments with limited space. Replacement habitat can include log piles, leaf litter, dead wood and scrub. Hedgehog houses can also be made or purchased. https://www.hedgehogstreet.org/help-hedgehogs/hedgehog-homes/
10. Note to Applicant: If an active nest is found, work must stop and the area around the nest must be protected from any disturbance by a 5 m buffer until after the young have fledged and left the nest.
11. Note to Applicant: It is requested that the building works are carried out considerately to minimise disruption to the occupiers of the neighbouring properties. The council operates a code of best practice, which is available on the council's website www.eastleigh.gov.uk by following the links to Planning and Building, Building Control, then select 'Considerate Builders Advice Note'.
12. Note to Applicant: In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (February 2019), Eastleigh Borough Council takes a positive approach to the handling of development proposals so as to achieve, whenever possible, a positive outcome and to ensure all proposals are dealt with in a timely manner.

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