ST PAUL S CHURCH, PENARTH SURVEYS FOR BATS AND NESTING BIRDS

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1 ST PAUL S CHURCH, PENARTH SURVEYS FOR BATS AND NESTING BIRDS September 2016 David Clements Ecology Ltd Carlton House, 5 Herbert Terrace, Penarth, Glamorgan, CF64 2AH Tel: Fax: info@dce.org.uk

2 Author: Aislinn Harris BSc (Hons) ACIEEM Checked by: Version No./Stage v 1.0 Dr Neil Price BSc MSc PhD MCIEEM

3 SUMMARY This report has been prepared by David Clements Ecology Ltd (DCE) on the instructions of the Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council (VoGCBC). It sets out the results of a survey of St Paul s Church (NGR ST ), Arcot Street, Penarth, south Wales, for the presence or possible presence of bats and/or nesting birds. The site is situated in the north of the urban area of Penarth. St Paul s Church is the main building within the site. A two storey building adjoins the church on the east elevation. A single storey building is connected to both buildings. It adjoins St Paul s Church partially on the east gable end and the two storey building on the south elevation. The building front sits on Arcot Road and is immediately surrounded by housing to the south, east and west. To the north, Penarth Marina lies approximately 250m away, which lies adjacent to a line of trees. The building is immediately surrounded by residential housing, roads and street lighting in all directions. The building is currently derelict and has not been used for some time. Future development works may include the restoration of the building for community use. There are no bat records from the site itself; the nearest record is a commuting unspecified bat approximately 120m away from the site. The closest roost record returned with the data search is approximately 275m away from site and is associated with a building to the north east. There are numerous records submitted for foraging bats within 1km of the site which include species such as common and soprano pipistrelle, Nathusius s pipistrelle and noctule bats. A lesser horseshoe bat roost has been recorded approximately 1km from the site (all SEWBReC data, 2016). The vast majority of bird records returned by the data search are associated with the north of the site around Cardiff Bay and Penarth Marina. The records are given to a four figure grid reference which makes locating the records in proximity to the proposed development site difficult. The bird records returned are all approximately 400m from site and include species such as swift, swallow, jackdaw, herring gull, lesser black-backed gull, house martin black redstart and starling. Barn owl has been recorded within 1km of the site (all SEWBReC data, 2016). A single common pipistrelle bat was observed emerging from underneath the fascia board on the north eastern corner of the two storey building, as shown on plan 2a. No further roosting activity was observed at the building during either activity survey. The numbers and bat activity observed indicate a small number of male and non-breeding females are using the two storey building for roosting on a casual and or adventitious basis throughout the summer months. The two storey building has been confirmed as a bat roosting location for small numbers of common pipistrelle bats. A derogation licence from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) will be required to carry out any works which will affect the roof of the building and will require suitable mitigation measures to be put in place during and after the proposed works. Obtaining a NRW licence prior to works commencing on site is a statutory requirement. Overall, the presence of hibernating bats during the winter months is considered unlikely. The building is unlikely to maintain the stable, cool humid conditions required for hibernation as it is relatively exposed and draughty.. DCE 883:St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: Sept 2016

4 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 This report has been prepared by David Clements Ecology Ltd (DCE) on the instructions of the Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council (VoGCBC). It sets out the results of a survey of St Paul s Church (NGR ST ), Arcot Street, Penarth, south Wales, for the presence or possible presence of bats and/or nesting birds. 1.2 The site is situated in the north of the urban area of Penarth. St Paul s Church is the main building within the site. A two storey building adjoins the church on the east elevation. A single storey building is connected to both buildings. It adjoins St Paul s Church partially on the east gable end and the two storey building on the south elevation. The building front sits on Arcot Road and is immediately surrounded by housing to the south, east and west. To the north, Penarth Marina lies approximately 250m away, which lies adjacent to a line of trees. The building is immediately surrounded by residential housing, roads and street lighting in all directions. 1.3 The building is currently derelict and has not been used for some time. Future development works may include the restoration of the building for community use. However, at the time of writing detailed plans for the re-development of the site are unknown. 1.4 Statutory Position and Background Information Bats are flying insectivorous mammals. There are about 17 species resident in Britain which vary from comparatively common and widespread species (eg the pipistrelles 1, brown long-eared bat) to internationally rare and endangered species (eg the horseshoe bats). Bats do not make nests but have roosts, which may be solitary or gregarious. Individual bats require a range of different roosting sites for differing purposes: in the summer, for example, daytime roosts in buildings and trees may be used, whilst for winter hibernation roosts in locations such as humid caves, basements or deep within the fabric of stonebuilt structures are preferred. Other roosts may be used at various times for the rearing of young, mating and as temporary feeding perches etc All bats and their roosts require strict protection under the EU Directive on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and of Wild Flora and Fauna (92/43/EEC; the Habitats Directive ), which is implemented in the UK via the Conservation of Habitats & Species Regulations 2010 (the Habitats Regulations ). Some additional protection against disturbance is also conferred under the amended Wildlife & Countryside Act Bats are listed under the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats and also under the Agreement on the Conservation of European Bats 1992 (the Eurobats Agreement ), signed within the framework of the Bonn Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals All bats are listed in Annex IV of the EC Habitats Directive, and the British species are listed on Schedule 2 of the Habitats Regulations 1994, and are therefore designated European Protected Species by the latter. Such species are subject to enhanced 1 Pipistrelle bats are now known to comprise an aggregate of two distinct species which can be distinguished in the field by their echolocation calls. These species are identified as common pipistrelle and soprano pipistrelle respectively. Both species are comparatively common and widespread in the UK. DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September

5 protection and more stringent licensing provisions than those which are protected under the Wildlife & Countryside Act alone Both the animals themselves and any structures or places used for breeding or shelter are fully protected against both intentional or unintended but reckless disturbance or harm, the latter irrespective of whether or not bats are present in them at the time. Where works are allowed to affect such places there is a legal requirement to obtain a licence (or derogation ) in advance and to ensure that the works do not result in any avoidable harm to bats. The bats should also enjoy continued favourable conservation status once the works are completed, through the incorporation of suitable mitigation and enhancement measures The issuing of licences which allow the disturbance of European Protected Species by development, or for any other reason, is the responsibility of Natural Resources Wales (NRW). The licensing restrictions are considerably more onerous than those of the Wildlife & Countryside Act and could potentially have significant impact on the viability of a given development proposal, irrespective of whether or not a valid planning consent has been obtained. Further details on the procedures are set out in TAN 5 (WAG 2009) All species of bat in Britain are believed to be declining in range and numbers, with about half of the resident species classed as rare and three classed as endangered (Morris 1993; Richardson 2000). Several species of bat are listed as priorities for conservation on Section 7 of the Environment (Wales) Act Some of the rarest bat species in Europe, including the horseshoe bats, barbastelle, Bechstein s bat and greater mouse-eared bat, are additionally listed on Annex II of the Habitats Directive. This requires the EU nation states to designate key areas of habitat used by these species as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), and to implement policies to conserve and enhance their populations through appropriate management etc. These species are accorded enhanced conservation significance in the UK, although they are not subject to any additional protection measures. Derogations Amongst other things, the Habitats Regulations make it an offence to: capture or kill; disturb; take or destroy eggs or young, or; damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of; a European Protected Species, except under certain narrowly defined circumstances. New developments which would contravene the protection afforded to such species require derogation, in the form of a licence, from the Habitats Directive which must be issued by NRW. 2 In Wales the s.7 list of the EWA 2016 supersedes the s.42 list of the Natural Environment & Rural Communities Act 2006, which in turn replaced the Priority Species lists of the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September

6 1.4.9 Before such a licence can be issued, NRW must be satisfied that: the derogation would not be detrimental to the favourable conservation status of populations of the species concerned within its natural range. the derogation is in the interests of public health and public safety, or for other imperative reasons of over-riding public interest, including those of a social or economic nature, or will have beneficial consequences of primary importance to the environment. there is no satisfactory alternative to the derogation which would allow the development to proceed but which would avoid, or reduce, the need for adverse impact to the species Failure to obtain a derogation would render any actions which cause harm or disturbance to bats illegal, including any activities which might be undertaken under a valid planning consent. The possession of planning consent in no way alleviates or over-rides the requirements of the Habitats Regulations, and neither does it automatically ensure that a derogation may be obtained Current planning guidance in Wales requires that local planning authorities are in possession of all of the survey information which is necessary in order to determine the probability of impact to European Protected Species, and the likely viability and success of any required mitigation measures, before determining any given planning application. As of 1 October 2008, planning authorities cannot register a new planning application until all of the necessary survey information has been made available. NRW will not consider any application for licences in relation to a proposed development until after it has received notice of the planning consent. Nesting Birds Almost all species of birds native to the British Isles are afforded at least some level of statutory protection under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981, the only exceptions being a handful of pest and game species which may be killed under certain specified and licensed conditions. In the great majority of cases, birds are protected against injury or killing, and this protection extends to their nests, eggs and young. Certain rare species, which include barn owl, are subject to enhanced protection against disturbance whilst nesting, by virtue of their listing on Schedule 1 of the Act The protection of common nesting birds (ie those not listed on Schedule 1) typically applies only to the animals themselves and to the site of their nests whilst they are in use. The nesting site per se is not protected once nesting has ceased and the nest is no longer occupied by the adults, eggs or young. More stringent regulations may apply to the nesting sites of Schedule 1 species, however. DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September

7 2.0 APPROACH & METHODS 2.1 An external site inspection of the building for bats was carried out in accordance with the guidance given by BCT (2016) in dry weather conditions during daylight hours on 20 th July The weather was warm and sunny during the survey. An internal survey of the structure was completed on the 5 th August The external and internal site inspection was completed by Aislinn Harris (NRW Licence 61009:OTH:CSAB:2014). A visual inspection of the building from ground level was completed using close focusing binoculars and high-powered lanterns (Clulite FAN1) and torches (Clulite ML7). Searches were made especially for evidence such as bat droppings and feeding remains, as well as for sightings of actual bats (in cracks and crevices etc) and secondary signs such as fur-oil and urine stains, scratch-marks etc. 2.2 The layout and construction of all buildings on site was recorded and were briefly described and characterised, with an estimate being made of their potential attractiveness and suitability for bats with reference to a range of factors including human disturbance, light levels, air movement, exposure, thermal stability and cobwebbing of access points etc. 2.3 The whole site was also subject to dusk emergence survey on 13 th July and a dawn reentry survey carried out on the 11 th August 2016 (See Plans 2a & 2b). A minimum of three licenced bat ecologists were present during each bat activity survey. For the dusk emergence surveys, four observers were stationed around the building from approximately 30 minutes before sunset until it was too dark to see any potentially emerging bats, approximately 1.5hrs after sunset. For the dawn re-entry survey four observers were in position 1.5 hours before sunrise until well after sunrise. Each observer was equipped with an Anabat SD1 or SD2 bat detector, with bat calls recording to CF card for subsequent analysis using the AnaLookW call analysis software (Corben 2006). Existing Records 2.4 To support the survey work, a data trawl was carried out with the South-East Wales Biological Records Centre (SEWBReC) in order to obtain access to any existing biological data which might be available. SEWBReC is the main repository for biodiversity and wildlife records in the south-east Wales region. 2.5 There are no bat records from the site itself; the nearest record is a commuting unspecified bat approximately 120m away from the site. The closest roost record returned with the data search is approximately 275m away from site and is associated with a building to the north east. There are numerous records submitted for foraging bats within 1km of the site which include species such as common and soprano pipistrelle, Nathusius s pipistrelle and noctule bats. A lesser horseshoe bat roost has been recorded approximately 1km from the site (all SEWBReC data, 2016). 2.6 The vast majority of bird records returned by the data search are associated with the north of the site around Cardiff Bay and Penarth Marina. The records are given to a four figure grid reference which makes locating the records in proximity to the proposed development site difficult. The bird records returned are all approximately 400m from site and include DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September

8 species such as swift, swallow, jackdaw, herring gull, lesser black-backed gull, house martin black redstart and starling. Barn owl has been recorded within 1km of the site (all SEWBReC data, 2016). Designated Sites of Biodiversity Interest Statutory Sites 2.7 The site does not contain, lie adjacent to, or lie within 10km of any statutory sites of nature conservation interest that have been designated for bats, such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) or Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). Non-Statutory Sites 2.8 A data search for non-statutory sites was not undertaken, as these are not considered relevant to the survey. DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September

9 3.0 SURVEY RESULTS 3.1 Description of the Site The layout of the building is shown at Plan 1, and representative photographs of the exterior and interior are given at the end of this report. The building is described and its potential for roosting bats is assessed in the table below. 3.2 Site Inspection Results No evidence of the presence of bats was observed during the site inspection. Potential access points, visible from ground level, suitable for bats were observed between the fascia boards and walls at eaves level on St Paul s Church and the two storey building. Occasional gaps within exterior stone work and possible access points through ridge vents, if they do not contain mesh, were also noted A moderate number of visible potential access points for bats were noted around all three buildings. Although the building is in an urban location, Cardiff Bay and areas of woodland are situated some 300m to the north of the site. Given the number of potential bat access points noted for bats within the building and the proximity of suitable bat habitat, St Paul s Church and associated buildings are considered to have moderate potential for bats to be present Nest material and swifts were noted at the eaves of St Paul s Church on the northern elevation. A number of house sparrows were also noted in shrubs adjacent to the eastern elevation of the single storey building. DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September

10 Building Description Evidence of Bats and Nesting Birds Bat Roosting Potential St Paul s Church Exterior: Stone wall, sandstone trim around windows and abutment walls, pitched slate tile roof, with a ridgeline on an east to west axis. Single brick built chimney on east gable end. Parapet wall with coping stones on west gable end. Only wooden fascia boards at eaves level. No evidence of bats present within the exterior. Nesting material and swifts seen in gap between fascia board and wall on northern elevation. Occasional gaps noted in the stone work walls around the building. Continuous gap between fascia board and walls at eaves level. Two Storey Building Interior: Suspended ceiling present across entire interior of building, partial collapsed in some areas. Possible to see ceiling of church follows roof line with roof timbers exposed. Lath and plasterboard exposed in hole of the true ceiling of church, though the church is unlikely to have roofing felt present. Ground level is subdivided into a large room with small changing rooms and toilets along north elevation. Exterior: Stone built with sandstone edge to windows & doors, slate pitched roof with hipped east gable end. Brick built wall on south elevation. Ridge vents visible along ridge line. External metal fire escape present on first floor of north elevation No evidence of bats present within the interior. No evidence of bats present within the exterior. Limited due to lack of roof void and limited space between roof tiles and lath and plasterboard ceiling. Occasional gaps noted in the stone work walls around the building. Continuous gap between fascia board and walls at eaves level. Potential access through ridge vents, not possible to determine potential. Single Storey Building Interior: Access to roof void was not possible. Building is divided into a number of small rooms. Ceilings are all flat, plastered and tight fitting. Exterior: Stone built with sandstone edge to windows & doors, slate pitched double ridge roof. Ridge vents visible along ridge line. No evidence of bats present within the building. No evidence of bats present within the building. Exterior view of building obscured by shrubs. Potential access through ridge vents, not possible to determine potential. Interior: Access to roof void not possible, however a hole in ceiling allowed a limited view. Timber trussed roof with likely No evidence of bats present within the building. DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September

11 breathable roofing membrane. Suspended ceiling present. DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September

12 3.3 Flight Survey Results Two flight surveys were undertaken at site. The surveys were undertaken at the optimum time of year for bat activity in suitable weather conditions. The surveyors had a good view of all aspects of the building. The surveyor position and flight survey results are shown at Plan 2a and 2b. Dusk emergence survey A dusk emergence survey was completed on the 25 th July The weather conditions were dry and warm with a light breeze and a low level of cloud cover. Temperatures were approximately 16 C for the survey period. Sunset was at 21: A common pipistrelle bat was seen to emerge from under the fascia on the north eastern corner of the two storey building (see Plan 2a for emergence location). Low levels of bat activity were observed during the survey with only common pipistrelle, noctule and brown long-eared bat calls recorded. The first bat call recorded at 21:44, some 33 minutes after sunset. As shown on plan 2a bat activity was mainly to the north and east of the building and consisted of foraging and commuting behaviour. A swift was also noted entering the building along the northern elevation of the Church at eaves level. Dawn re-entry survey A dawn re-entry survey was completed on the 12 th August The weather conditions were dry and calm. There was a high level of cloud cover and temperatures were approximately 16 C for the survey period. Sunrise was at 5: Bat activity observed during this survey was limited and concentrated to the north and east of the building. Common pipistrelle, noctule and brown long eared bats were recorded with the first call recorded at 4:39 and the last call recorded at 5:34, some 21 minutes before sunrise. No bats were recorded entering the building. 3.4 Constraints A complete internal survey of the buildings was not possible due to the derelict nature of the building and the presence of asbestos. However, a limited view of the internal roof space of St Paul s Church and the single storey building was possible. This is not considered to overly constrain the assessment of the building. DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September

13 4.0 ASSESSMENT & CONCLUSIONS 4.1 During the site inspection, the building was assessed as having moderate potential for roosting bats, though no evidence of such was recorded. The main potential access points suitable for bats visible during the site inspection were gaps between the fascia boards and walls of the buildings, occasional gaps within the stonework of the buildings and possibly through ridge vent tiles along the roof of the double and single storey buildings. A complete internal survey of the buildings was not possible due to the derelict nature of the building and the presence of asbestos. However, a limited view of the internal roof space of St Paul s Church and the single storey building was possible. 4.2 A single common pipistrelle bat was observed emerging from underneath the fascia board on the north eastern corner of the two storey building, as shown on plan 2a. No further roosting activity was observed at the building during either activity survey. The numbers and bat activity observed indicate a small number of male and non-breeding females are using the two storey building for roosting on a casual and or adventitious basis throughout the summer months. 4.3 Similar features to those used by bats within the two storey building are present along the eaves of St Paul s Church. However, no bat activity was observed during both activity surveys associated with the church building. An argument may be made for including all three buildings within any future derogation licence. However given the lack of bat activity observed with the Church and single storey building it is felt unnecessary to overly constrain any plans for either of these buildings. 4.4 Overall, the presence of hibernating bats during the winter months is considered unlikely. The building is unlikely to maintain the stable, cool humid conditions required for hibernation as it is relatively exposed and draughty The two storey building has been confirmed as a bat roosting location for small numbers of common pipistrelle bats. A derogation licence from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) will be required to carry out any works which will affect the roof of the building and will require suitable mitigation measures to be put in place during and after the proposed works. Obtaining a NRW licence prior to works commencing on site is a statutory requirement. Nesting Birds 4.6 At least one active swift nest was observed on the northern elevation of St Paul s Church. Given the number of birds and timing of the observations it is though highly likely that house sparrows nest within the shrubs along the eastern edge of the site, adjacent to the single storey building. 4.7 All nesting birds are afforded protection under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), and therefore the presence of nesting birds must be taken into account when carrying out demolition works. No further bird surveys or mitigation measures are considered necessary, although a precautionary approach to works is advised (see Section 5.0 below). DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September

14 5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS Statutory Requirements Bats 5.1 All bats and their roosting places are protected by law. Detailed future development plans for the site are not available at present. If the development plans do not include works which affect the roof, including the replacement of the fascia boards, and or attic spaces. The measures outlined below may not be necessary. Once detailed development proposals are known, it is suggested that a bat ecologist is consulted for detailed advice on the potential impacts of the scheme, Possible Measures for Works Affecting Roof of Two Storey Building 5.2 As bats have been found to be roosting within the two storey building a derogation licence from NRW, which will include a detailed method statement, will be required for the site prior to any roofing works commencing. The method statement agreed as part of the licence must be followed during any site works. Subject to the approval of NRW at licence stage, brief descriptions of the measures likely to be required within the method statement are given below: 5.3 Contractors will be informed of the protected status of bats, and the restrictions imposed by any NRW licence, by means of a toolbox talk ahead of the works. 5.4 Works to the roof, soffits, fascias, etc. should be undertaken during the winter months, i.e. from approximately November to February, in order to risk encountering any bats which may be roosting adventitiously. Due to the very low number of bats observed within the building, a case may be made for works through the summer period. However, a much higher level of on-site supervision and mitigation would be required. 5.5 Works must be undertaken with the possibility of roosting bats in mind. Contractors will remove all exterior fascias, barge-boards, ridge tiles etc, checking carefully for any evidence of bats. Where accessed as necessary by the appointed bat ecologist, the removal of such features (especially the fascias) will be supervised directly by the bat ecologist from an appropriate viewing position to be provided by the contractor (eg scaffolding or lifting platform). 5.6 If bats are found unexpectedly, contractors will not touch or handle bats except where there is an imminent danger of their being killed or harmed (for example, due to collapsing masonry or unstable structures etc) in which case they will be carefully picked up using gloved hands and removed to a cool, dark, safe and undisturbed location nearby to await the arrival of the bat ecologist. 5.7 The services of an appropriately qualified and licensed bat ecologist will be retained in respect of the above, and will be available on an on-call basis, throughout the works period in order to deal promptly with ay bat presences (or other protected species) which may be encountered during the works. DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September

15 5.8 Ideally the current roosting location and gap between the fascia board and wall of the building would be retained. If this is not possible new roosting opportunities for bats will be required in the newly refurbished building, for example, in any new attic spaces or possibly in bat boxes integrated into the walls of the building at a suitable height above ground level (ie at least 4m, preferably 5m). Examples of suitable integrated bat boxes are shown at Appendix 1. Nesting Birds 5.9 Works affecting St Paul s Church building and or shrub clearance across the site must also have regard to the possible presence of nesting birds. Nesting behaviour was observed at eaves level on the northern elevation of the church and within the shrubs to east of the site. Undertaking works during the winter months, as preferred for bats, would also minimise the risk of causing disturbance to nesting birds. If this timing is not possible, then works must be preceded by a survey by an appropriately experienced ecologist to check for nesting birds In the event that nesting birds are found to be present during works, all works in the immediate vicinity must cease immediately and appropriate expert advice sought as a matter of urgency. The immediate vicinity would comprise any nesting bird-occupied void in its entirety, plus an area of at least 5m radius around the find site. Nesting birds must not be harmed or disturbed, and should be carefully covered over and wherever possible left in situ until expert assistance has been obtained. This is a statutory requirement As with bats, bird nesting opportunities must be incorporated in the newly refurbished buildings. These could include bird boxes attached to, or incorporated into walls at a suitable height (ie at least 4m). Ideally these should include specialised boxes which are suited to synanthropic species such as swift, house sparrow and starling. Examples are shown at Appendix 1. DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September

16 6.0 REFERENCES Bat Conservation Trust (BCT 2016) Bat Surveys for Professional Ecologists Good Practice Guidelines, 3 rd Edition. Bat Conservation Trust, London. Corben, C (2006) AnalookW for Bat Call Analysis Using ZCA. Version 3.3q, Oct Titley Electronics Ltd. Mitchell-Jones, A J & McLeish, A (2004) The Bat Worker s Manual (3 rd Edition). Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Peterborough. Morris, P A (1993) A Red Data Book for British Mammals. Mammal Society, London. Richardson, P (2000) Distribution Atlas of Bats in Britain & Ireland, Bat Conservation Trust, London. Stebbings, R E, Yalden, D W & Herman, J S (2007) Which Bat Is It? A Guide to Bat Identification in Great Britain & Ireland (3 rd Edition). Mammal Society, London. DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September

17 APPENDIX 1: BAT & BIRD BOXES EXAMPLES Schwegler 2F bat box Schwegler 1FR wall integrated bat box, Schwegler 27 wall integrated bat box, can be rendered over can be rendered over Schwegler 1FQ wall-mounted bat box Schwegler 2FF wall-hanging bat Schwegler 1WI integral wintering box bat box, can be rendered over Schwegler 1B bird box Schwegler 2H robin box DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September 2016

18 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SITE, July 2016 View of western elevation of site View of northern elevation of site View of eastern elevations of site Shrubs adjacent to sing storey building Southern elevation of site Gaps in stonework on St Paul s Church building DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September 2016

19 Gaps in stonework on two storey building Internal view of single storey building Internal view of Church building View of roof of Church View of roof void in single storey building DCE 883: St Paul s Church, Penarth: Survey for Bats: v1.0: September 2016

20 St Paul s Church, Penarth Bat Survey Plan 1: Building Layout Building Outline DCE 883 NTS September 2016 Ridge Line Chimney Gaps in Stonework Gap between fascia & Wall N Ridge Vent Tile

21 St Paul s Church, Penarth Bat Survey Plan 2a: Dusk Survey DCE 883 NTS September 2016 Surveyor Location Common Pipistrelle Approximate Bat Flight Path Common Pipistrelle Emergence Point Swift observed returning to nest N

22 St Paul s Church, Penarth Bat Survey Plan 2b: Dawn Survey DCE 883 NTS September 2016 Surveyor Location Common Pipistrelle N Approximate Bat Flight Path