The Network Rail (Redditch Branch Enhancement) Order 2013

Ecological Management

11.—(1) No part of the authorised development may be commenced until a written ecological management plan (which is to form part of the CEMP), reflecting the survey results and ecological mitigation measures specified in the ecological impact assessment report and including the appointment of an ecological clerk of works, has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authority in consultation with the Environment Agency.

(2) The ecological management plan must include an implementation timetable and must be carried out as approved.

(3) Areas of work exclusion zones must be agreed with the relevant planning authority prior to the commencement of the authorised development. No part of the authorised development in the vicinity of any tree, hedgerow, grassland, watercourse, ditch or woodland habitat identified as requiring a work exclusion zone may be carried out until measures to protect the relevant work exclusion zone have been implemented to the reasonable satisfaction of the relevant planning authority. The work exclusion zone must be maintained for the duration of the construction of the authorised development in the vicinity of the relevant work exclusion zone.

(4) The ecological management plan must in particular include:

(a)a description of alterations required to culvert 11 and culvert 13 to facilitate the passage of fish and other aquatic fauna through these culverts; and

(b)a description of the required realignment of fencing around culverts to make them more accessible to otters and other mammals

and these enhancements must be implemented in accordance with the details specified in the ecological management plan.