New boundary wall

1. The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plan(s) numbered: SD-2445-01 Rev D 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 planting hereby approved, as detailed on plan 'SD-2445-01 Rev D', shall be composed of native species. Reason: To ensure a biodiversity enhancement in accordance with Policy DM11 of the Eastleigh Local Plan (2016-2036).
4. The proposed planting shall be completed before the end of the first planting season following the completion of the approved boundary wall and thereafter be retained. For a period of no less than 10 years after planting, any plants which are removed, die or become seriously damaged or defective, shall be replaced as soon as is reasonably practicable with others, as originally approved. Reason: In the interests of the visual amenities of the locality.
5. The removal of any vegetation to accommodate the boundary wall shall take place outside of bird nesting season or within 24 hours of being checked for nesting birds by a suitably qualified ecologist. Any active nests must be protected from disturbance by a 5m buffer until after the chicks have fledged and left the nest. Branches below 30cm shall be removed using hand tools to avoid harm to hedgehogs and the leaf litter below the firs cleared carefully by hand. Any animals must be allowed to move away on their own and should not be handled unless injured or unwell. Reason: To ensure the protection of hedgehogs and nesting birds.
6. Note to Applicant: The existing firs must be removed carefully to avoid harm to hedgehogs and nesting birds if they are using this area. Hedgehogs may be hibernating between late October and early March, depending on the temperature. The nesting bird season is between early March and the end of August. To avoid harm to both species removal of the fir trees should be done in late February if possible.
7. Note to Applicant: Precautionary working methods shall be followed to protect nesting birds and hedgehogs. All building materials to be stored on hard standing or on pallets, as far as possible from hedgerows, scrub or potential habitat; any excavations must be covered at night or be fitted with a small animal escape ramp; no fires can be lit on site; waste must be stored in a skip and not be allowed to accumulate in piles which could be used by wildlife.
8. Note to Applicant: In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024), 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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