Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus Development

Phase 1b Demolition EIA Screening Request

Attachment 1: Phase 1b Demolition

Plan
 Sports
Hall

Sports Sports
Fitness Change

MUSIC

KLM LRC

SCIENCE
(N) A

Z
Brickwork
(BW) B
C1

C
Workshops
(GH)
Refectory
(R)
D

LSW
Q E1
Temporary
Building
T
E

ENABLING WORKS
Buildings to be Demolished
PHASE 1b
Demolition of existing buildings (Music, LRC, Science and A block (part) and Z block)
Existing Buildings

Construction Hoarding

2.4m high closed-boarded fence

Construction Vehicle Access

RuTC
16 Oct 2015 Phase 1b
 Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus Development
Phase 1b Demolition EIA Screening Request

Attachment 2: Phase 1b Demolition

Method Statement
 Richmond upon Thames College – Phase 1b Demolition Method Statement

Phase 1b Overview

Phase 1b demolition will require an estimated 14 weeks to complete. The below diagram
shows the proposed programming of the demolition.

Blue arrows show the direction of demolition. It is likely that the Music, Science and Z blocks
would be demolished first with LRC and A block being left in place to form an acoustic
barrier between the site and the nearby residential dwellings. Access to the site will be via
Langhorn Drive, as indicated by the solid black arrow. All contractor’s parking and temporary
facilities will be within the site boundary hoarding indicated by the dashed black line.

The timings shown for each building are indicative maximums and some elements of the
demolition will be simultaneous to maintain the overall 14 week programme. During the
construction period it is expected that a minimum of eight and a maximum of twenty
operatives will be employed on the site at any one time. Traffic movements are estimated at
7 heavy good vehicles per day each way (therefore 14 movements in total each day). Entry
to and exit from the site will be limited to off peak hours which will be agreed in advance with
the College and local community.
Decommissioning, Asbestos Surveys and Removal:
Any ACM (Asbestos Containing Material) highlighted on the Demolition and Refurbishment
(recently completed) will be removed in a controlled manner using only licenced and
approved specialists who will also serve the relevant notices to HSE if applicable.

There are three categories of asbestos removal; notifiable licensed works, notifiable non-
licensed works (NNLW) and non-notifiable asbestos works. All asbestos removal works
would be carried out in accordance with The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. An
individual Plan of Works will be provided by a specialist contractor for notifiable asbestos i.e.
thermal insulation to pipework and associated debris and residue, AIB (Asbestos Insulation
Board) etc.

All operatives have received training to recognise ACMs, should any additional ACMs be
located within the buildings during demolition, work will cease and the Site Manager notified,
an asbestos surveyor will be called to site and a sample taken for testing to confirm, prior to
works in that area continuing.

Demolition
Once the buildings has been cleared of asbestos (where applicable) and certified as safe
through a reoccupation 4 stage clearance the internal soft strip will commence. All soft strip
work shall be carried out in accordance with BS6187 – code of practice for demolition works
and planned and managed by Erith demolition project & site managers.

The soft strip works will include, but not be restricted to, the removal of suspended ceilings,
fixtures and fittings, non-load bearing partition walls, doors, door furniture, skirting and
sanitary ware. This will be completed using hand held tools including, but not restricted to,
pinch bars, hammers, mattocks and shovels as well as the use of our excavator for loading.
For high level works, e.g. ceiling removal, operatives will use alloy towers and podium steps.
Operatives erecting these access platforms will have PASMA (Prefabricated Access
Suppliers' & Manufacturers' Association) training.

All waste from the site will be controlled by the Site Waste Management Plan, with all
materials given the correct duty of care and waste transfer notes on collection. All materials
generated from the site will be recycled wherever possible.

If required any hot cutting will be carried out by trained/experienced operators, they will wear
the required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including goggles, flame resistant
coveralls, burning gauntlets and RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment) (filter conforming
to EN143 P2). Hoses and bottles will be inspected daily for damage or leaks and a permit to
work system will be in place for all hot works. A fire risk of the building structure will be
assessed before any hot works begin. Whilst the hot works are being carried out a second
person will be monitoring the works with a fire extinguisher to hand. All hot cutting will cease
1 hour before end of working day, this is to allow a fire watch to take place to ensure that all
areas have cooled down and the is no risk of fire before operatives have left site. In addition
before any hot cutting is carried out, any painted surfaces to be cut will be tested for lead
base paint, if found that the paint does contain lead then a risk assessment will be carried
out and control measures put in place to minimise the operatives exposure.
The following method statement indicates how the unoccupied buildings will be demolished
in each phase of the demolition works to ground floor slab. Prior to delivery of heavy
demolition rigs, the proposed position of the machinery will be established and existing
ground conditions assessed by structural engineers to ensure that they do not damage any
underground services awaiting termination / diversion. It is particularly important that any
sub-structures (below ground) in and around the building structure are identified and are
documented within the risk assessment and safety plan. Where it is not possible or practical
to backfill certain voids, these will be clearly marked and isolated from site actively by
barriers which will be carefully maintained throughout the course of the works.

All demolition machinery will come fully fitted with FOP (Falling Object Protection), ROP (Roll
Over Protection), and impact resilient glass whereby the operators must keep cab doors of
the machinery closed at all times. The drivers shall ensure that there is good all round
visibility, and no windows / mirrors are cracked, prior to commencement The machines will
come equipped with the following attachments; combi-cutter crusher, Steel shear, Selecta
grab, Hydraulic breaker. All attachments will be maintained and regularly inspected,
excessive tool wear will lead to unnecessary strain being placed on the machine. Hydraulic
hoses will be continually checked. Dust suppression systems fixed to the machine must be
operational at all times. If, during the works it is deemed that the machine mounted dust
suppression system is not sufficient, then additional equipment will be utilised i.e. Dust Boss
DB60 or similar. All attachments will have the gross weight clearly marked on them, and
used as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Machinery will be sited as far away from the
existing residential as practicably possible to minimise disruption.

It is a legal requirement for a competent person to carry out weekly inspections on all
machines and attachments. However, it is best practice to undertake daily inspections.
Machine operators will avoid sudden or sharp movements and carryout the controlled
removal of sections of the structure, whilst retaining the stability of the remainder. Key
structural members (columns or other load bearing instruments) on which the structure relies
on, together with their sequence of removal, will be identified by the Project Manager prior to
works commencing.

An exclusion zone around the building and Demolition Rig will be devised inclusive of the
three main elements required to create a demolition exclusion zone as outlined with BS
6187. These will consist of: (1) the designated ‘Debris Drop Area’ - The immediate hazard
area, where the principal mass of the removed arising’s are designed to fall into. (2)
‘Predicted Debris Area’ - the area of predicted limit or extent to which any debris from, or
secondary material resulting from, the structure being demolished will travel and come to
rest and finally (3) the ‘Buffer Area’ - area that is planned to allow for any unpredictable
events. All non-essential personnel will not be permitted into the Exclusion Zone. Essential
personnel will include the machine driver and a banksman (the latter to assist the machine
operator). Entry will be strictly monitored by the Project Manager, banksman, and machine
operative.

Each structure will be divided into bays. These bays will be determined by any load bearing
element of the structure i.e. rooms or columns. A suitably sized 360º tracked excavator
fitted with a sufficiently long boom, equipped and various rotating attachments will then
commence progressive demolition of the structures. Progressive demolition involves the
controlled removal of sections of the structure, whilst retaining stability of the whole or part of
the remaining building/structure. The D-Rig will be located at a safe distance from the
structure for the commencement of the works.

The D-Rig using its reach will begin at the highest point. The roof frame will be
systematically taken down with the released sections guided/lowered down to ground level, if
required the sections will be further processed at ground level into machine sized
manageable elements for ease of transportation off site. The roof covering and framework
will be progressively removed with the reduction of the structure i.e. remove side and roof,
progressively reduce main structural (bay by bay). Each building will be systematically
reduced a single structural bay at a time working from the top of the structure down.
Working column-to-column will maintain a ‘square’ to provide lateral support. Using the
shears horizontally the D-Rig will cut through the steel upright columns as close to the base
of the slab as practically possible. The column held in the jaws of the D-Rig will then be
guided into the footprint for further processing for ease of transportation. The D-Rig will
progressively reduce the main element of the structure to ground level using the
methodology above a single structural bay at a time, this will ensure maximum stability of the
structure.

With demolition of the buildings complete the removal of the ground slab/founds will be
removed. The D-Rig will work with hammer attachment breaking the slab into manageable
sized sections, the broken pieces then being lifted up by a second excavator with bucket
attachment.

Demolition arisings will be segregated by the D-Rig using its grab attachment into waste
streams for recycling. All waste movements will have transfer notes, copies of which will be
retained on the site for inclusion in the developing health & safety file (see also
Environmental Management below).

During the demolition works, traditional dust controls will be implemented to eliminate /
reduce emissions. Knock down atomising sprays or water bowsers will be used to keep
areas damp for the duration of the works, where required specific water sprays will used on
particular points (see also Environmental Management below)..

All brick and concrete arisings are to be crushed, all works will be in full compliance with the
NFDC (National Federation of Demolition Contractors) Guidance Notes of the Safe Use of
Mobile Crushes in the Demolition Sector. Heras fencing with debris netting will be deployed
around the crushing area, and water suppression techniques utilised throughout the entire
process.
On delivery of the mobile crushing plant it will be set-up ready for work i.e. support jack legs
lowered into position onto existing concrete or prepared surface until they take full weight of
the unit. The hydraulic excavator will be positioned behind the loading hopper of the crusher
at a level that ensures the driver/operator has full uninterrupted view of the crushing plant
and crusher operator. He will then excavate into the stockpiles, filling the excavator bucket
with demolition arisings and deposit as required (slowly) into the feed hopper ensuring even
distribution on the feeder tray while at the same time checking for oversized pieces. Fines
 and metals will be removed mechanically from the crusher, wood and plastics will be sorted
as the machine loads the crusher and glass and remaining wood and plastic will be picked
when safe to do so from the crushed pile. All crushed arisings are then moved from the
discharge conveyor displacement location, this will usually be carried out by a pneumatic
tyred loading shovel. Water hoses will be directed onto discharged conveyor and jaws to
suppress dust arisings.

The mobile crushing unit will be located as far away from sensitive neighbouring residential
properties as is practicably possible whilst having regard to health & safety requirements.

Close liaison with REEC, Richmond College, Richmond Borough and site neighbours will
take place prior to commencement of any works.

Environmental management
Measures which will be implemented during the Phase 1b demolition works to reduce or
avoid the potential environmental effects from the demolition activities are identified below.

Noise
A 2.4m high close boarded fence will be provided which will reduce noise from the proposed
demolition to residential properties along Egerton Road. The fence will function as acoustic
hoarding and will be located on the site boundary along the rear of 1-33 Egerton Road (refer
to plan).

Works on site will follow the Code of Practice BS 5228: 1997 Noise Control on Construction
and Open Sites which provides specific detail on suitable noise mitigation measures.

The best practicable means, as defined in section 72 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974, to
reduce noise to a minimum shall be employed at all times:
x Where practical electrically powered plant / tools will be used.
x All vehicles and mechanical plant used for the purpose of the works shall be fitted with effective
exhaust silencers.
x All compressors shall be ''sound reduced'' models fitted with properly-lined and sealed acoustic
covers which shall be kept closed whenever the machines are in use, and all ancillary pneumatic
percussion tools shall be fitted with mufflers or silencers of a type recommended by the
manufacturers.
x Machines in intermittent use shall be shut down in the intervening periods between work or, where
this is impractical, shall be throttled to a minimum.
x All plant and machinery shall be maintained in good and efficient working order.
x No plant shall be left running when not in use.

Prescribed working hours will be in accordance with LBRuT’s Considerate Contractor’s

Advice Note7:
x 08:00 – 18:00 hours Monday to Friday (with a one hour period of mobilisation / demobilisation at
the start and end of the day);
x 08:00 – 13:00 hours Saturday (with a one hour period of mobilisation / demobilisation at the start
and end of the day); and
x No working on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
 The hours of working will be as agreed with LBRuT Environmental Health Department prior
to the commencement of works. It is possible that certain works may have to be undertaken
outside these periods. Any works which are required to be undertaken out of these
prescribed working hours will be subject to the prior agreement and reasonable notice with
LBRuT.

Dust
Dust control measures in accordance with London Best Practice Guidance will be
implemented during the proposed demolition including:

x Erecting solid barriers around the site boundary and ensuring these are kept clean at all times;
x Vehicle engines switched off when not in use i.e. no idling vehicles;
x No site runoff of silty water or mud allowed;
x Stockpiles kept for the shortest time possible and if necessary, the use of sprinklers and hoses for
dampening of exposed soil and materials employed;
x Providing an adequate supply of water on site where sprinklers and hoses are used for dust
suppression;
x Using enclosed chutes and covering skips where possible;
x Observation of wind speed and direction prior to conducting dust-generating
x Locating machinery and dust causing activities away from sensitive receptors where possible;
x Activities (including the location of the crusher) to assess the potential for dust nuisance to occur,
minimising potentially dust-generating activities during periods when wind direction may carry dust
into sensitive areas and minimising dust-generating operations during periods of high or gusty
winds;
x Stockpiles of soils and materials located as far as possible from sensitive properties, taking
account of prevailing wind directions and seasonal variations in the prevailing wind;
x Completed earthworks will be covered or vegetated as soon as is practicable;
x Regular inspection of local highways and site boundaries to check for dust deposits (and removal if
necessary);
x Visual inspection of site perimeter to check for dust deposition (evident as soiling and marking) on
vegetation, cars and other objects and taking remedial measures if necessary;
x Use of dust-suppressed tools where practicable;
x All demolition plant and equipment maintained in good working order;
x Supply adequate equipment on site to clean any dry spillages;
x Use registered waste carriers to remove waste from site using properly sheeted or covered
vehicles;
x No unauthorised burning of any material anywhere on site;
x Construction vehicles will be kept clean and sheeted when on public highways; and
x Large-scale vehicle movements will be timed to avoid peak hours on the local road network if
possible.

Traffic management
The proposed works are anticipated to generate approximately seven daily HGV movements
each way (therefore up to 14 in total per day) and approximately 10 daily movements of
other vehicles including construction staff (there are anticipated to be approximately eight to
20 full time equivalent staff). The access for the proposed demolition works will be from the
A316 / Langhorn Drive junction.

All demolition vehicles will be received at the college site entrance on Langhorn Drive by
banksmen who will supervise the vehicles into the demolition site past Marsh Farm Lane. On
exit, banksmen will supervise the vehicles back onto Langhorn Drive. Hoarding will separate
the demolition site from the rest of the college site to ensure segregation between users of
the college site and the activities associated with the demolition process.

Parking for site personnel and visitors will avoid parking nuisance to the local community.

Areas currently used for staff car and motorcycle parking on the eastern side of the site will
be closed for the duration of the works. There is sufficient space within the rest of the college
site, particularly on the western side, to provide replacement parking areas to mitigate the
loss of staff car and motorcycle parking on the eastern side of the site. Cars will be able to
park in existing hardstanding areas without impacting on the movement of delivery and
servicing vehicles in these areas.

Control of lighting
Site lighting shall be kept to a minimum necessary for adequate security and safety. To
minimise the potential for nuisance, lighting will not be located or directed towards
neighbouring or adjoining properties.

Storage of fuels and oils

Storage of all fuels and oil will conform to Government regulations and best practice
guidance issued by the Environment Agency. Site storage areas will not be located near to
sensitive receptors (such as water courses). Site spill kits will be appropriately located.

Contaminated land

In the unlikely event that there are small amounts of waste soil arisings requiring disposal,
these will be segregated from any residual demolition waste. Such material is classified as
waste by virtue of its contamination. It therefore cannot be re-deposited on site, nor used in
construction on site or elsewhere (except under the provisions of the Environmental
Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010). The suitability of landfills to accept such
material will be based on its classification according to the Landfill Regulations and the
Environment Agency Waste Acceptance Criteria. Waste Acceptance Criteria testing of any
such soil will be undertaken prior to disposal off site.

Waste management
The following measures will be implemented to minimise environmental impacts:
x Careful location of stockpiles and other storage areas;
x Segregation of waste streams to maximise opportunities for reuse and recycling;
x Use of on-site recycling plant, such as concrete crushing;
x Use of good practice in the design of waste storage areas and the use of suitable
waste containers;
x Use of sheeting, screening, damping and seeding of stockpiles where appropriate
and practicable;
x Control and treatment of runoff from soil and waste soil stockpiles;
x Minimising storage periods;
x Minimising haulage distances; and
x Sheeting of vehicles.

Ecology and trees

Any vegetation clearance will be undertaken outside the breeding bird season (March to
August inclusive) or immediately following inspection by a suitably qualified ecologist.

Root protection areas for trees outside but immediately adjacent to the Phase 1b site will be
demarcated and protected. No dig construction methods will be used near root zones of
retained trees.

Management of invasive non-native species

Species identified on the site which are listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside
Act 1981 (as amended) will be managed appropriately (e.g. wall cotoneaster). It is an
offence, under this legislation, to plant these species or otherwise cause them to grow in the
wild.
 Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus Development
Phase 1b Demolition EIA Screening Request

Attachment 3: Phase 1b Demolition

Noise Assessment
REEC Development

Phase 1b Demolition

Noise and Vibration Screening Assessment

Phase 1b involves the demolition of the Music, Science, Z Block, LRC and A Block
over a 14 week period. The closest noise sensitive receptors to these works are the
rear facades of 1-33 Egerton Road. There are no nationally established significance
criteria for the assessment of construction noise. Noise from construction sources can
be highly variable in its intensity and character and is always of a temporary nature.

When assessing construction noise the guidance in BS 5228 identifies a number of

key factors in relation to the acceptability of noise (and vibration) to people living and
working around a site. Construction noise levels have been calculated at the
identified noise sensitive receptors close to the works. Details of plant and
construction equipment have been supplied by the contractor as well as information
on the likely usage of each item of plant.

The criteria used for the assessment of construction noise impact were as follows.

Criteria for Construction Noise

An increase in LAeq,10hr of less than 3dB, as a result of
Negligible
construction or an assessed level below 55dB LAeq,10hr
An increase in LAeq,10hr of more than 3dB, as a result of
Minor
construction, for a period of less than 8 weeks and the assessed
adverse
level to be above 55dB LAeq,10hr
An increase in LAeq,10hr of more than 3dB, as a result of
Moderate
construction, for a period of more than 8 weeks and the assessed
adverse
level to be above 55dB LAeq,10hr
An increase in LAeq,10hr of more than 10dB, as a result of
Major
construction, for a period of more than 8 weeks and the assessed
adverse
level to be above 55dB LAeq,10hr

Baseline noise monitoring was carried out in May 2014 on the eastern boundary of
the College at the rear of properties at 1-33 Egerton Road in order to establish
ambient and background noise levels at these properties and the following results
were obtained.
 LA90 min LAmax
LA1 max
LAeq,12hr LAeq,16hr LAeq,8hr Night Night
Day 12hr
8hr 8hr

61.1 80.8 60.7 57.1 31.9 83.7

The recent ambient noise levels supplied by the contractor (see Appendix A) were in
broad agreement with those measured in 2014. The ambient noise level used in the
assessment was taken during a period when aircraft were landing at Heathrow in a
westerly direction. When aircraft are departing Heathrow in an easterly direction,
ambient noise levels are typically 5dB higher.

The demolition noise levels were calculated according to the methodology of BS5228
using the supplied information on plant and equipment. The calculations took
account of distance attenuation and intervening screening and were for a worst day
assuming all plant operating.

During the demolition of the Music, Science and Z Blocks noise levels at the
properties in Egerton Road would be screened by the LRC and A Block buildings
resulting in a typical LAeq,10hr of 58dB. This is below the ambient noise level and
would have negligible impact.

During the demolition of the LRC and A Block buildings, unscreened noise levels at
the properties would be LAeq,10hr 75dB at the closest approach of the works, clearly a
major impact. However, a 2.4m high close boarded fence on the site boundary (not
the demolition works boundary) will provide acoustic screening along the rear of 1-33
Egerton Road.

This would result in a noise level of LAeq,10hr 69dB during the demolition of the top
floor of the buildings where the screening will be less effective. While this is more
than 3dB above ambient it would be for less than 8 weeks thus classed as a minor
impact. During the demolition of the lower floors the screening would be more
effective resulting in a level of LAeq,10hr 63dB at the properties and therefore also
classed as a minor impact.

The use of hydraulic breakers for the Phase 1b demolition could result in occasional
perceptible levels of vibration at the properties on Egerton Road during the closest
approach of the works although the impact would be minor.

It is concluded that noise and vibration impacts from the Phase 1b Demolition would
be no more than minor and therefore not significant.
Appendix A: Atkins Noise Data
Technical note
Project: Richmond Education and To: Nolan Smith (Fusion)
Enterprise Campus
Subject: T.003 Technical Note – Atkins From: Adam Page
ANV – Baseline Noise Logging
Data
Date: 29 Sep 2015 cc: Ian McNally

This technical note details the results of the baseline noise monitoring, which was undertaken from the 4th
September until the 11th September 2015. As well as noise data, relevant weather data and aircraft data is
presented.

Measurement Position
A sound level meter was placed on the roof of block A at approximately 12m above ground level, in a free
field position and left unattended logging noise levels from the 4th to the 11th September. The positioning of
the meter is presented in Figure 1.

Logger Position

Figure 1 Logger Position

Noise Monitoring Equipment

The noise measurements were undertaken using a RION NL-52 sound level meter, which conforms to the
specifications for sound level meters of Class 1 as described in BS EN 61672 Electroacoustics - Sound Level
Meters, Part 1: Specifications 2013.
Technical note
The equipment was placed on a tripod with a windshield fitted to the microphone. The height of the microphone
was approximately 2.0m above the roof level. The sound level meter was field calibrated using an acoustic
calibrator, both before and on completion of the noise survey. No significant drift in calibration was observed.

Table 1 presents the equipment details used throughout both surveys. Calibration certificates can be provided
upon request.

Table 1 Measurement Equipment

Item Manufacturer Model Serial Laboratory

Calibration
Frequency Meter Rion NL-52 00620856 21/08/2014

Pre-Amplifier Rion NH-25 03692 21/08/2014

Microphone Rion UC-59 20916 21/08/2014

Calibrator Rion NC-74 35125803 29/07/2015

Additional Monitoring
Weather
Weather data was recorded throughout the survey period using an ANV weather station. The weather data
was used to identify any unsuitable weather conditions throughout the survey period, where required periods
of rain were edited out of the noise data. Wind speeds did not exceed 5m/s throughout the measurement
period. Average wind speed and wind direction are included in the results tables.

A key requirement for recording the weather data is so that it can be compared with aircraft movement at
Heathrow Airport.

Aircraft
Aircraft data has been provided in Appendix A, this includes the amount of arrivals and departures each day.
This data has been taken directly from the Heathrow’s operational data website:
[Link]

For further analysis and understanding how often aircrafts fly over the college site the following links,
provided by Heathrow Airport, can be used:

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]
2013_report.pdf
Technical note

Survey Observations
When setting up the logging sound level meter on the 4th September 2015, some notes were made about
general noise conditions on site. Road traffic noise was the dominant source of noise and remained constant
during the periods of time Atkins Acoustics, Noise and Vibration team members attended site. It was noted
aircraft noise impacted on the site, with frequent flyovers occurring approximately every two minutes.

Results
The following Tables present the results of the noise survey, LAeq and LA90 indices are presented and other
noise indices can be provided upon request.

Table 2 Baseline Noise Data (LAeq) 04/09/2015

Avg Octave Band Frequency Hz, dB

15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 58 56 55 52 49 44 42
11:29 NW 57 58
1 W 57 59 58 56 56 53 46 36 26
11:44
1 NW 56 58 56 54 54 53 46 38 30
11:59
1 NW 55 57 54 53 52 52 46 38 28
12:14
1 NW 56 58 56 55 54 52 46 36 27
12:29
1 NW 56 58 56 56 55 53 45 35 26
12:44
1 NW 56 57 56 54 53 53 46 33 25
12:59
2 NW 57 59 57 56 55 54 46 34 26
13:14
2 NW 57 58 57 55 54 53 46 34 26
13:29
1 NW 57 58 56 55 54 53 46 33 24
13:44
1 NW 59 58 57 58 56 54 50 44 34
13:59
1 NW 56 59 57 55 54 53 46 35 29
14:14
1 NW 56 59 57 55 54 53 45 33 26
14:29
1 NW 59 59 56 57 55 56 52 40 30
14:44
1 NW 54 57 54 52 50 51 44 33 28
14:59
1 NW 53 58 54 51 50 51 44 33 28
15:14
1 N 54 57 54 53 51 51 46 35 27
15:29
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 N 54 58 53 50 50 51 45 35 28
15:44
1 N 56 58 53 51 50 52 47 47 41
15:59
1 NW 53 58 53 51 50 50 44 35 26
16:14
1 NW 55 57 53 52 52 52 46 39 34
16:29
1 NW 53 57 53 51 50 51 44 34 25
16:44
1 NW 55 57 52 50 51 53 45 38 29
16:59
1 NW 53 56 53 52 50 50 44 34 24
17:14
1 NW 53 57 53 51 50 51 44 35 27
17:29
1 NW 53 57 54 52 50 50 44 35 27
17:44
1 N 54 57 55 53 50 50 44 40 33
17:59
1 N 52 57 54 51 50 49 42 35 27
18:14
1 NW 53 60 55 53 50 49 44 41 33
18:29
1 N 51 56 52 50 48 47 41 34 27
18:44
1 55
NW 55 54 53 52 46 38 32
Average 58

Table 3 Baseline Noise Data (LA90) 04/09/2015

Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB

15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 52 55 52 50 49 49 42 30 21
11:29 NW
1 W 54 55 52 49 50 51 44 31 21
11:44
1 NW 53 55 52 49 49 50 43 30 21
11:59
1 NW 53 55 51 49 49 50 43 31 21
12:14
1 NW 53 55 52 50 50 50 43 31 21
12:29
1 NW 53 54 51 49 49 50 43 31 21
12:44
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 NW 54 55 51 49 49 51 44 31 21
12:59
2 NW 54 56 52 50 50 51 44 31 21
13:14
2 NW 54 55 52 50 50 51 43 30 22
13:29
1 NW 54 55 51 49 50 51 44 30 20
13:44
1 NW 54 56 52 50 50 51 44 31 22
13:59
1 NW 54 55 51 50 50 51 44 31 23
14:14
1 NW 53 56 52 50 50 51 43 30 21
14:29
1 NW 53 56 51 49 49 50 43 30 21
14:44
1 NW 52 55 50 48 48 50 43 29 20
14:59
1 NW 52 54 50 48 48 49 42 29 21
15:14
1 N 52 55 49 48 48 49 42 30 20
15:29
1 N 52 56 50 48 48 49 43 31 22
15:44
1 N 52 55 50 48 48 49 42 30 19
15:59
1 NW 51 55 49 48 47 48 42 29 19
16:14
1 NW 53 54 49 49 49 50 43 30 20
16:29
1 NW 51 55 49 47 47 49 41 29 19
16:44
1 NW 51 54 49 48 48 48 42 29 20
16:59
1 NW 51 55 51 48 47 48 41 29 20
17:14
1 NW 51 55 50 48 47 48 41 28 19
17:29
1 NW 51 55 51 48 47 48 41 29 20
17:44
1 N 51 54 50 48 47 48 41 29 20
17:59
1 N 50 55 50 47 46 46 40 29 20
18:14
1 NW 50 54 50 47 46 46 40 29 20
18:29
1 N 50 54 50 47 46 46 40 29 20
18:44
1 NW 50 49 48 49 42 30 21
Average 52 55
Technical note
Table 4 Baseline Noise Data (LAeq) 07/09/2015

Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB

15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

61 58 57 55 50 41 36
06:59 0 SW 59 61
0 SW 63 65 64 62 61 59 54 42 31
07:14
1 W 60 64 61 59 59 55 48 40 35
07:29
0 W 59 65 61 59 58 54 47 37 29
07:44
0 NW 60 64 62 59 58 55 49 41 35
07:59
1 NW 60 64 61 58 58 56 50 41 35
08:14
0 SE 61 63 62 60 59 56 50 43 40
08:29
0 W 58 66 61 58 57 54 48 37 33
08:44
1 SE 59 61 60 58 57 55 52 40 34
08:59
0 SW 61 66 63 61 60 55 49 38 29
09:14
0 SE 62 66 65 63 61 57 50 40 29
09:29
1 SE 63 67 65 62 61 60 52 40 28
09:44
1 NE 60 63 62 60 58 55 50 38 33
09:59
1 SE 60 66 62 59 59 55 48 36 26
10:14
1 SE 63 64 63 62 61 59 52 40 35
10:29
1 SE 61 65 63 61 59 56 54 41 28
10:44
1 SE 66 68 68 65 63 61 58 45 35
10:59
1 S 59 63 61 58 56 54 49 37 28
11:143
1 SE 58 62 60 57 57 53 46 34 26
11:29
1 SW 62 65 63 62 60 56 53 40 26
11:44
1 SW 62 65 63 62 60 56 53 40 26
11:59
1 SW 62 67 65 63 61 57 52 39 28
12:14
1 W 56 65 59 56 55 51 43 34 26
12:29
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 W 64 66 65 64 62 59 54 42 26
12:44
1 W 62 65 64 63 60 57 51 40 26
12:59
1 NW 61 65 62 61 59 56 53 39 29
13:14
1 W 56 68 62 57 54 51 44 34 27
13:29
2 SE 58 63 61 58 56 54 46 33 25
13:44
1 W 65 68 68 65 64 60 54 42 35
13:59
1 W 60 65 62 60 59 55 49 36 28
14:14
1 NW 63 67 67 64 62 58 53 39 32
14:29
2 E 61 65 65 62 60 56 50 38 29
14:44
2 E 62 65 63 61 61 58 54 39 28
14:59
2 E 62 66 64 61 61 57 50 37 29
15:14
2 SE 61 64 62 61 60 56 48 35 28
15:29
2 SE 60 64 62 61 59 55 49 37 29
15:44
2 NE 64 68 67 65 63 59 53 40 31
15:59
2 SE 62 65 64 62 60 57 52 42 32
16:14
1 SW 63 65 65 63 62 59 53 40 27
16:29
1 NW 63 66 64 62 61 58 55 43 29
16:44
1 NW 58 65 62 59 56 54 47 35 25
16:59
1 SE 61 63 64 61 60 56 49 35 25
17:14
1 SE 62 65 64 62 60 57 50 41 32
17:29
1 SE 60 63 62 60 59 54 47 40 33
17:44
1 SW 60 65 63 61 59 55 50 39 30
17:59
1 W 58 62 61 58 57 54 47 36 26
18:14
1 SW 57 61 59 57 56 53 46 36 27
18:29
57 66 61 58 56 53 46 39 32
18:44
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 SW 61 63 61 60 56 51 40 31
Average 65

Table 5 Baseline Noise Data (LA90) 07/09/2015

Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB

15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

53 50 49 51 45 34 24
06:59 0 SW 54 57
0 SW 54 57 54 51 49 51 45 33 23
07:14
1 W 51 57 52 49 47 48 42 32 23
07:29
0 W 50 57 52 48 46 46 40 31 21
07:44
0 NW 51 57 53 49 47 46 40 31 22
07:59
1 NW 50 56 52 48 47 47 41 31 23
08:14
0 SE 51 56 53 49 48 47 42 33 25
08:29
0 W 49 55 51 47 45 46 40 30 21
08:44
1 SE 50 56 51 48 46 46 41 32 23
08:59
0 SW 50 56 51 47 46 45 40 31 22
09:14
0 SE 51 55 51 48 47 47 41 32 23
09:29
1 SE 50 56 51 48 47 46 40 30 21
09:44
1 NE 50 54 50 47 46 46 40 29 21
09:59
1 SE 50 55 50 46 46 46 40 30 21
10:14
1 SE 49 53 49 46 46 46 39 30 20
10:29
1 SE 50 54 48 46 46 46 40 29 20
10:44
1 SE 50 54 48 46 46 46 40 29 20
10:59
1 S 49 54 50 47 46 46 39 29 21
11:143
1 SE 49 54 49 46 46 46 39 29 20
11:29
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 SW 49 54 51 47 45 46 39 29 21
11:44
1 SW 50 55 50 47 47 47 40 29 20
11:59
1 SW 51 55 51 48 48 47 40 30 21
12:14
1 W 50 56 52 48 47 46 40 29 20
12:29
1 W 51 56 52 48 48 47 41 31 22
12:44
1 W 51 56 52 48 48 47 41 31 22
12:59
1 NW 51 54 50 47 47 47 41 30 23
13:14
1 W 50 55 50 47 46 47 40 29 21
13:29
2 SE 50 53 50 47 46 46 39 29 20
13:44
1 W 51 54 51 49 48 48 41 31 22
13:59
1 W 51 55 50 48 48 48 41 30 21
14:14
1 NW 51 55 51 49 48 48 41 31 22
14:29
2 E 51 55 50 48 48 47 40 30 23
14:44
2 E 51 55 51 48 48 48 41 31 23
14:59
2 E 51 55 51 48 48 47 41 31 23
15:14
2 SE 51 55 50 48 47 47 41 31 23
15:29
2 SE 51 55 50 48 48 48 41 31 24
15:44
2 NE 51 55 50 48 47 47 41 31 23
15:59
2 SE 51 53 48 47 47 48 40 27 17
16:14
1 SW 52 55 51 49 48 48 42 32 22
16:29
1 NW 51 55 50 47 47 48 41 30 22
16:44
1 NW 51 54 50 48 47 48 41 29 20
16:59
1 SE 51 54 49 47 47 47 41 29 20
17:14
1 SE 51 55 49 47 47 47 40 29 20
17:29
1 SE 50 54 50 48 46 46 40 29 20
17:44
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 SW 49 54 49 47 45 45 39 28 19
17:59
1 W 49 54 49 46 45 46 40 28 19
18:14
1 SW 49 54 50 47 45 46 39 28 19
18:29
51 54 50 48 47 47 41 30 19
18:44
50
1 SW 50 48 47 47 40 30 21
Average 55

Table 6 Baseline Noise Data (LAeq) 08/09/2015

Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB

15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

61 58 57 55 50 41 36
06:59 0 SW 61 61
0 SW 65 64 62 61 59 54 42 31 65
07:14
1 W 64 61 59 59 55 48 40 35 64
07:29
0 W 65 61 59 58 54 47 37 29 65
07:44
0 NW 64 62 59 58 55 49 41 35 64
07:59
1 NW 64 61 58 58 56 50 41 35 64
08:14
0 SE 63 62 60 59 56 50 43 40 63
08:29
0 W 66 61 58 57 54 48 37 33 66
08:44
1 SE 61 60 58 57 55 52 40 34 61
08:59
0 SW 66 63 61 60 55 49 38 29 66
09:14
0 SE 66 65 63 61 57 50 40 29 66
09:29
1 SE 67 65 62 61 60 52 40 28 67
09:44
1 NE 63 62 60 58 55 50 38 33 63
09:59
1 SE 66 62 59 59 55 48 36 26 66
10:14
1 SE 64 63 62 61 59 52 40 35 64
10:29
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 SE 65 63 61 59 56 54 41 28 65
10:44
1 SE 68 68 65 63 61 58 45 35 68
10:59
1 S 63 61 58 56 54 49 37 28 63
11:143
1 SE 62 60 57 57 53 46 34 26 62
11:29
1 SW 65 63 62 60 56 53 40 26 65
11:44
1 SW 65 63 62 60 56 53 40 26 65
11:59
1 SW 67 65 63 61 57 52 39 28 67
12:14
1 W 65 59 56 55 51 43 34 26 65
12:29
1 W 66 65 64 62 59 54 42 26 66
12:44
1 W 65 64 63 60 57 51 40 26 65
12:59
1 NW 65 62 61 59 56 53 39 29 65
13:14
1 W 68 62 57 54 51 44 34 27 68
13:29
2 SE 63 61 58 56 54 46 33 25 63
13:44
1 W 68 68 65 64 60 54 42 35 68
13:59
1 W 65 62 60 59 55 49 36 28 65
14:14
1 NW 67 67 64 62 58 53 39 32 67
14:29
2 E 65 65 62 60 56 50 38 29 65
14:44
2 E 65 63 61 61 58 54 39 28 65
14:59
2 E 66 64 61 61 57 50 37 29 66
15:14
2 SE 64 62 61 60 56 48 35 28 64
15:29
2 SE 64 62 61 59 55 49 37 29 64
15:44
2 NE 68 67 65 63 59 53 40 31 68
15:59
2 SE 65 64 62 60 57 52 42 32 65
16:14
1 SW 65 65 63 62 59 53 40 27 65
16:29
1 NW 66 64 62 61 58 55 43 29 66
16:44
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 NW 65 62 59 56 54 47 35 25 65
16:59
1 SE 63 64 61 60 56 49 35 25 63
17:14
1 SE 65 64 62 60 57 50 41 32 65
17:29
1 SE 63 62 60 59 54 47 40 33 63
17:44
1 SW 65 63 61 59 55 50 39 30 65
17:59
1 W 62 61 58 57 54 47 36 26 62
18:14
1 SW 61 59 57 56 53 46 36 27 61
18:29
1 SE 66 61 58 56 53 46 39 32 66
18:44
60
1 SE 62 60 59 55 50 40 33
Average 64

Table 7 Baseline Noise Data (LA90) 08/09/2015

Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB

15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

50 47 47 47 41 31 23
06:59 1 SW 50 55
1 SW 49 54 49 47 46 45 40 31 23
07:14
1 W 49 55 51 46 45 45 40 32 23
07:29
1 W 49 56 51 47 45 45 39 31 23
07:44
1 NW 50 55 51 47 46 45 39 32 23
07:59
2 NW 49 55 51 47 46 45 40 32 24
08:14
1 SE 50 55 51 47 46 45 40 32 24
08:29
1 W 50 55 51 48 46 46 41 33 25
08:44
2 SE 50 55 51 48 46 46 41 33 26
08:59
1 SW 49 54 49 47 46 45 40 32 24
09:14
1 SE 51 55 50 48 47 47 41 33 26
09:29
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 SE 50 54 50 47 47 47 41 31 23
09:44
1 NE 50 54 49 48 47 46 40 31 24
09:59
1 SE 51 54 49 48 48 48 42 32 23
10:14
1 SE 50 54 48 47 47 46 40 30 21
10:29
1 SE 50 56 50 47 47 46 41 31 22
10:44
1 SE 50 56 50 47 47 46 41 31 22
10:59
1 S 50 53 48 46 47 46 40 30 21
11:143
1 SE 49 53 49 47 46 46 40 30 22
11:29
1 SW 49 53 48 46 46 46 39 30 21
11:44
1 SW 51 54 50 48 48 47 41 31 21
11:59
1 SW 51 54 50 47 48 47 41 30 22
12:14
1 W 50 54 50 48 48 46 40 30 22
12:29
1 W 49 53 48 46 46 45 39 30 22
12:44
1 W 49 53 48 46 46 45 39 30 22
12:59
1 NW 49 53 48 45 46 46 39 29 20
13:14
1 W 50 54 50 47 46 46 39 29 19
13:29
1 SE 51 53 49 47 46 47 41 32 25
13:44
1 W 51 54 51 49 48 47 40 31 24
13:59
2 W 50 55 51 48 47 46 40 30 22
14:14
1 NW 50 55 50 47 47 47 40 30 22
14:29
1 E 50 54 50 47 46 46 40 30 23
14:44
1 E 51 54 50 48 47 47 40 30 22
14:59
1 E 50 55 50 47 47 47 40 30 22
15:14
1 SE 51 54 49 47 48 47 41 30 21
15:29
1 SE 50 53 48 47 47 47 40 29 22
15:44
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 NE 51 54 49 47 48 47 41 30 21
15:59
1 SE 40 48 44 41 37 34 28 15 13
16:14
1 SW 51 54 50 48 47 47 41 30 22
16:29
1 NW 48 52 47 45 45 45 38 28 20
16:44
1 NW 49 54 47 46 44 45 39 28 19
16:59
1 SE 49 54 49 47 46 45 38 27 18
17:14
1 SE 46 53 47 44 42 42 36 26 17
17:29
1 SE 47 54 49 46 43 43 36 26 17
17:44
1 SW 47 53 49 45 43 43 36 26 17
17:59
0 W 47 55 50 46 43 42 36 26 18
18:14
1 SW 47 53 49 45 43 42 36 26 17
18:29
0 48 53 49 46 44 43 36 28 18
18:44
1 SE 49 49 46 46 45 39 29 20
Average 53

Table 8 Baseline Noise Data (LAeq) 09/09/2015

Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB

15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

60 59 56 52 45 36 30
06:59 1 NE 57 65
1 SE 64 63 64 62 61 58 58 46 47
07:14
1 SE 57 61 59 56 56 53 46 42 36
07:29
1 NE 59 61 61 58 58 55 48 40 34
07:44
1 NE 61 65 63 60 60 55 51 40 39
07:59
1 NE 59 63 60 57 57 54 52 42 39
08:14
1 NE 61 63 63 61 60 57 51 41 35
08:29
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 NE 60 64 62 59 59 56 49 39 33
08:44
1 NE 58 62 60 57 56 54 47 40 35
08:59
1 E 58 61 60 57 56 54 49 37 29
09:14
1 SE 60 61 60 59 59 55 50 40 33
09:29
1 SE 64 67 66 64 63 60 54 42 32
09:44
1 SE 63 65 64 62 62 59 53 42 33
09:59
1 SE 59 62 60 57 57 54 49 42 34
10:14
1 NE 63 64 63 61 60 60 53 41 32
10:29
1 E 63 66 64 63 61 59 55 43 33
10:44
1 NE 57 61 58 55 56 52 47 39 34
10:59
1 E 60 62 60 58 58 57 51 42 38
11:143
1 SE 56 59 57 55 54 52 45 35 29
11:29
1 NE 64 68 67 65 63 59 54 43 33
11:44
1 E 63 66 64 63 61 57 54 42 28
11:59
1 E 57 64 61 58 57 52 45 37 33
12:14
2 NE 61 63 63 60 60 56 49 39 33
12:29
1 E 63 68 66 63 61 57 51 39 29
12:44
1 E 60 65 62 61 59 55 50 39 32
12:59
1 E 60 64 63 60 58 55 49 44 42
13:14
2 E 60 62 62 60 59 55 50 41 32
13:29
1 SE 66 68 68 66 65 61 55 41 33
13:44
1 SE 57 62 59 56 56 53 45 35 28
13:59
1 E 62 66 66 63 61 57 50 36 29
14:14
1 SE 59 63 62 59 57 54 50 39 31
14:29
2 NE 62 66 65 63 61 57 50 37 29
14:44
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 E 60 63 63 60 59 56 49 37 32
14:59
1 E 63 66 66 63 61 58 52 37 29
15:14
1 NE 59 60 60 58 58 54 48 38 33
15:29
2 NE 62 66 64 63 61 58 51 44 39
15:44
1 E 59 62 60 59 57 55 50 38 32
15:59
1 E 62 63 63 62 60 57 55 48 32
16:14
2 NE 60 63 61 59 58 55 51 47 31
16:29
1 SE 59 63 61 58 58 54 47 34 30
16:44
2 E 61 63 63 61 60 57 51 40 33
16:59
2 NE 61 66 65 62 59 56 48 37 34
17:14
2 NE 58 63 59 58 57 53 46 36 31
17:29
1 SE 59 63 60 58 58 53 46 35 29
17:44
1 SE 60 62 62 60 59 56 49 36 29
17:59
1 E 58 66 62 57 55 54 47 38 30
18:14
1 E 60 62 62 60 58 55 49 38 38
18:29
1 E 58 61 60 58 57 54 47 43 35
18:44
1 E 61 63 61 59 56 51 41 35
Average 64

Table 9 Baseline Noise Data (LA90) 09/09/2015

Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB

15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

51 48 46 46 40 31 23
06:59 1 NE 50 56
1 SE 51 56 52 49 47 46 40 31 23
07:14
1 SE 50 56 51 47 46 46 40 31 23
07:29
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 NE 50 56 52 48 46 45 40 32 24
07:44
1 NE 50 57 52 48 46 46 41 34 29
07:59
1 NE 51 58 53 49 46 46 42 36 30
08:14
1 NE 51 58 53 50 47 47 43 37 30
08:29
1 NE 50 56 51 48 46 46 40 31 24
08:44
1 NE 50 55 51 48 47 46 41 33 24
08:59
1 E 49 55 51 47 46 45 40 31 24
09:14
1 SE 50 56 51 47 46 46 41 32 24
09:29
1 SE 52 56 52 48 48 48 44 35 25
09:44
1 SE 51 56 51 48 47 48 43 34 24
09:59
1 SE 51 56 51 47 46 47 43 34 25
10:14
1 NE 52 56 52 48 47 48 43 33 25
10:29
1 E 51 56 51 49 47 47 41 32 25
10:44
1 NE 51 56 51 49 47 47 41 32 25
10:59
1 E 49 54 49 46 46 46 41 31 24
11:143
1 SE 49 54 49 46 45 45 40 30 22
11:29
1 NE 51 55 52 49 48 47 41 31 23
11:44
1 E 50 55 50 47 46 46 39 29 22
11:59
1 E 50 54 51 48 47 46 40 31 24
12:14
2 NE 51 55 51 48 48 47 41 32 24
12:29
1 E 50 54 49 47 46 46 40 30 24
12:44
1 E 50 54 49 47 46 46 40 30 24
12:59
1 E 50 54 51 48 47 47 40 31 24
13:14
2 E 50 53 50 47 46 46 39 31 24
13:29
1 SE 50 53 50 48 47 46 39 30 22
13:44
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 SE 49 54 51 47 46 46 39 29 21
13:59
1 E 49 54 50 46 46 46 39 29 22
14:14
1 SE 50 55 50 47 46 46 39 29 23
14:29
2 NE 49 55 51 47 46 45 39 30 24
14:44
1 E 50 54 50 47 46 46 39 29 24
14:59
1 E 50 55 51 48 47 46 39 31 25
15:14
1 NE 49 54 49 47 46 46 39 31 25
15:29
2 NE 50 54 48 47 46 46 40 31 25
15:44
1 E 49 54 49 47 46 46 39 31 25
15:59
1 E 51 55 50 49 48 48 42 33 24
16:14
2 NE 50 54 50 48 47 46 40 31 25
16:29
1 SE 49 53 48 46 45 45 38 31 24
16:44
2 E 50 55 50 48 46 46 39 31 25
16:59
2 NE 49 55 49 47 46 46 39 31 27
17:14
2 NE 49 54 49 47 45 45 38 30 24
17:29
1 SE 48 53 48 45 44 44 37 28 23
17:44
1 SE 48 53 49 46 44 44 37 28 21
17:59
1 E 49 55 50 47 45 45 38 28 20
18:14
1 E 49 55 50 47 45 45 38 30 23
18:29
1 E 49 53 49 47 46 46 39 30 23
18:44
1 E 50 50 47 46 46 39 30 23
Average 54
Technical note
Table 10 Baseline Noise Data (LAeq) 10/09/2015

Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB

15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

60 57 56 54 47 39 33
06:59 1 NE 58 61
0 NE 60 63 63 60 59 55 48 38 32
07:14
1 NE 57 61 61 57 56 53 46 37 32
07:29
1 NE 59 64 62 59 58 54 49 42 35
07:44
1 NE 57 62 60 57 56 52 45 37 32
07:59
1 NE 61 63 63 61 60 56 49 38 31
08:14
1 NE 57 63 60 57 56 52 46 37 33
08:29
1 NE 58 61 60 58 57 53 46 36 34
08:44
1 NE 61 62 63 60 60 56 50 39 34
08:59
2 NE 60 65 63 60 59 55 48 35 30
09:14
1 E 59 62 61 59 58 55 49 36 28
09:29
1 SE 60 62 61 60 58 55 49 39 29
09:44
1 E 62 67 65 62 62 58 50 36 29
09:59
1 NE 62 64 66 63 60 56 49 35 28
10:14
1 E 61 66 65 61 60 57 50 35 27
10:29
1 E 61 66 62 61 59 57 50 40 27
10:44
1 SE 63 65 65 63 62 59 53 39 28
10:59
2 NE 61 62 62 60 58 56 53 41 30
11:143
2 NE 58 64 61 58 57 53 46 35 31
11:29
2 NE 62 67 64 63 61 57 51 38 32
11:44
2 NE 61 65 62 61 60 56 51 39 36
11:59
3 NE 62 68 65 63 61 57 51 40 37
12:14
2 NE 58 65 60 57 56 53 46 40 37
12:29
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

2 NE 59 65 62 59 58 53 46 40 38
12:44
2 E 59 64 63 59 59 55 47 41 38
12:59
3 NE 60 66 63 61 59 55 49 40 35
13:14
2 NE 64 68 67 64 62 59 54 39 31
13:29
1 SE 61 64 63 62 60 56 49 36 28
13:44
2 NE 62 66 64 62 61 57 51 38 30
13:59
2 NE 56 63 59 56 55 52 46 37 31
14:14
1 E 56 64 60 55 54 51 45 40 32
14:29
1 E 66 69 69 67 64 61 56 41 30
14:44
2 NE 56 61 59 55 55 51 44 39 32
14:59
1 SE 59 63 61 58 58 54 48 39 31
15:14
2 NE 61 64 62 61 60 56 48 34 29
15:29
2 NE 62 65 65 62 61 57 49 35 31
15:44
2 NE 56 60 58 55 55 51 45 37 34
15:59
2 NE 62 65 64 63 61 58 52 39 32
16:14
2 E 59 62 60 59 57 55 47 40 36
16:29
2 E 57 64 61 57 56 53 44 33 31
16:44
2 E 59 64 62 60 59 54 46 34 31
16:59
1 SE 60 65 63 60 59 55 45 33 29
17:14
1 SE 61 65 65 63 60 56 47 41 36
17:29
1 SE 60 64 63 61 59 54 45 33 29
17:44
1 SE 57 64 61 58 56 53 45 33 29
17:59
1 SE 61 63 63 60 61 56 48 36 32
18:14
1 SE 56 61 59 57 55 51 44 36 32
18:29
1 SE 58 62 62 60 57 52 44 42 37
18:44
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 63 61 59 55 49 38 33
Average E 60 64

Table 11 Baseline Noise Data (LA90) 10/09/2015

Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB

15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

52 49 48 48 42 32 25
06:59 1 NE 52 56
0 NE 50 57 52 49 47 46 40 32 25
07:14
1 NE 50 57 52 48 46 45 40 32 24
07:29
1 NE 50 57 53 49 47 45 39 32 24
07:44
1 NE 49 57 52 48 45 44 39 32 24
07:59
1 NE 49 57 52 48 46 45 39 31 24
08:14
1 NE 49 56 51 47 45 44 39 31 23
08:29
1 NE 49 56 51 47 45 45 39 30 24
08:44
1 NE 50 57 52 48 46 45 39 32 25
08:59
2 NE 49 57 52 48 45 44 38 31 25
09:14
1 E 48 56 51 47 44 44 37 29 24
09:29
1 SE 49 55 50 47 46 45 39 30 24
09:44
1 E 49 56 51 47 45 45 38 30 24
09:59
1 NE 49 55 50 47 46 46 39 30 23
10:14
1 E 49 54 49 47 46 46 39 29 23
10:29
1 E 49 54 50 47 46 45 39 30 22
10:44
1 SE 49 54 50 47 46 45 39 30 22
10:59
2 NE 49 54 49 47 46 45 39 31 25
11:143
2 NE 49 55 50 47 46 45 39 31 25
11:29
Technical note
Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

2 NE 49 55 50 48 46 46 39 31 25
11:44
2 NE 51 56 52 49 47 47 40 33 28
11:59
3 NE 51 55 51 49 48 47 41 33 26
12:14
2 NE 51 54 50 48 48 47 40 32 26
12:29
2 NE 50 55 51 49 47 47 40 31 25
12:44
2 E 50 55 51 49 47 47 40 31 25
12:59
3 NE 50 55 50 48 47 46 39 30 24
13:14
2 NE 50 55 51 48 46 46 39 30 23
13:29
1 SE 49 53 50 48 46 46 39 29 21
13:44
2 NE 50 55 51 48 46 46 39 30 24
13:59
2 NE 50 55 51 48 47 46 39 30 24
14:14
1 E 49 54 49 46 45 45 39 29 22
14:29
1 E 50 55 49 48 46 46 39 30 23
14:44
2 NE 49 54 49 47 45 45 39 30 24
14:59
1 SE 50 54 50 47 46 46 39 29 22
15:14
2 NE 49 54 49 47 46 46 39 30 23
15:29
2 NE 49 54 50 47 46 46 39 30 24
15:44
2 NE 49 54 49 47 46 46 39 30 23
15:59
2 NE 51 55 50 48 48 47 41 30 22
16:14
2 E 49 53 49 47 46 46 39 30 24
16:29
2 E 49 53 49 47 46 46 38 29 23
16:44
2 E 50 55 50 47 46 46 39 29 23
16:59
1 SE 50 55 51 48 46 45 38 28 22
17:14
1 SE 48 53 49 47 45 45 38 29 25
17:29
1 SE 49 55 51 48 46 45 38 29 22
17:44
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Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 SE 48 54 49 46 45 44 38 28 22
17:59
1 SE 48 54 50 47 45 44 38 30 24
18:14
1 SE 49 54 50 47 45 45 39 30 22
18:29
1 SE 49 54 50 48 46 45 38 29 21
18:44
1 E 49 50 47 46 46 39 30 23
Average 54

Table 12 Baseline Noise Data (LAeq) 11/09/2015

Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB

15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

61 58 57 54 47 40 37
06:59 1 NE 58 62
1 NE 58 61 61 57 56 53 46 40 35
07:14
1 NE 60 62 62 60 60 55 49 38 33
07:29
1 NE 58 62 61 59 58 53 46 39 33
07:44
0 E 58 62 61 59 58 53 45 39 34
07:59
1 E 60 63 62 60 59 54 46 39 34
08:14
1 E 60 64 63 60 59 55 47 39 34
08:29
1 NE 59 62 61 59 58 54 46 37 35
08:44
1 NE 60 64 61 58 57 57 47 36 30
08:59
1 NE 59 61 61 58 58 54 47 34 28
09:14
1 SE 62 65 65 63 60 57 49 34 28
09:29
1 E 61 66 64 62 60 56 49 36 29
09:44
1 E 57 62 60 58 56 52 45 37 33
09:59
1 SE 61 65 65 62 60 57 49 37 31
10:14
1 SE 50 57 53 50 48 46 40 33 29
10:29
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Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 SE 59 60 57 55 55 57 47 34 27
10:44
1 E 59 62 59 56 55 56 48 37 29
10:59
1 SE 61 66 63 62 60 56 51 38 28
11:143
1 E 60 63 63 60 60 55 48 40 37
11:29
1 SE 58 63 62 58 56 54 46 33 26
11:44
2 SE 59 65 63 60 58 54 46 36 33
11:59
1 SE 64 68 67 65 63 58 51 36 30
12:14
1 SE 60 64 62 60 59 55 50 35 31
12:29
2 SE 56 67 61 58 56 51 41 32 27
12:44
1 SE 61 63 63 62 60 56 49 35 27
12:59
1 SE 59 66 63 59 58 54 45 32 26
13:14
1 SE 64 67 67 64 62 59 52 34 25
13:29
2 SE 56 62 59 56 55 51 42 30 25
13:44
1 SE 63 67 65 63 62 58 51 37 30
13:59
1 SE 60 65 60 61 57 56 47 34 25
14:14
1 SE 62 65 64 63 61 57 49 34 26
14:29
1 SE 60 66 62 60 58 55 51 33 24
14:44
2 SE 61 63 62 60 60 56 48 32 25
14:59
2 SE 59 63 62 59 58 54 45 31 25
15:14
2 SE 62 64 64 63 61 57 48 34 25
15:29
2 SE 60 64 62 60 59 55 47 31 25
15:44
2 SE 55 61 58 56 54 50 42 32 26
15:59
2 SE 62 65 65 63 62 58 51 34 23
16:14
2 SE 61 67 64 61 60 56 47 33 29
16:29
2 SE 58 64 62 60 57 53 45 30 21
16:44
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Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction Aeq, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

2 SE 60 63 64 61 60 56 46 30 23
16:59
1 SE 59 66 63 60 59 54 45 32 24
17:14
2 SE 63 67 66 64 62 57 49 34 23
17:29
1 SE 60 65 66 62 59 55 47 34 23
17:44
1 SE 55 63 60 55 54 50 42 35 26
17:59
1 SE 59 62 62 59 58 55 47 31 21
18:14
1 SE 59 66 63 61 59 54 45 36 28
18:29
1 SE 54 59 56 54 53 49 42 36 24
18:44
1 SE 60 63 60 59 55 47 36 30
Average 64

Table 13 Baseline Noise Data (LA90) 11/09/2015

Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB

15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

56 52 48 46 46 40 31 24
06:59 1 NE 50
1 NE 50 56 52 48 46 46 39 32 24
07:14
1 NE 49 56 51 47 45 44 39 31 24
07:29
1 NE 49 56 52 48 45 45 39 31 23
07:44
0 E 49 57 52 47 45 44 38 31 24
07:59
1 E 49 56 51 47 45 45 39 30 23
08:14
1 E 49 57 52 47 46 45 39 31 25
08:29
1 NE 49 56 52 48 45 44 39 31 24
08:44
1 NE 50 57 52 48 46 46 39 31 23
08:59
1 NE 49 55 50 47 46 45 39 29 22
09:14
1 SE 48 55 50 46 44 43 38 29 21
09:29
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Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

1 E 49 55 51 47 45 44 38 30 23
09:44
1 E 49 55 50 47 46 45 39 30 23
09:59
1 SE 48 54 49 46 45 44 39 29 21
10:14
1 SE 47 53 47 45 44 44 37 29 22
10:29
1 SE 48 52 48 45 44 44 38 28 22
10:44
1 E 48 52 48 45 44 44 38 28 22
10:59
1 SE 49 54 49 47 45 45 39 29 22
11:143
1 E 49 54 50 47 45 44 38 29 23
11:29
1 SE 48 54 50 46 44 44 37 28 21
11:44
2 SE 48 54 50 46 45 44 37 28 20
11:59
1 SE 48 54 49 46 46 45 38 29 22
12:14
1 SE 48 53 50 45 45 44 38 29 23
12:29
2 SE 47 53 48 45 43 43 36 27 21
12:44
1 SE 47 53 48 45 43 43 36 27 21
12:59
1 SE 49 54 50 46 46 45 38 28 20
13:14
1 SE 47 54 49 45 44 43 37 28 20
13:29
2 SE 46 52 47 44 43 42 35 26 20
13:44
1 SE 48 54 50 47 45 44 37 28 19
13:59
1 SE 48 53 49 46 46 44 37 27 19
14:14
1 SE 47 54 50 45 44 43 36 27 19
14:29
1 SE 47 54 49 46 44 43 36 26 17
14:44
2 SE 47 53 48 45 44 42 35 26 19
14:59
2 SE 47 53 50 45 44 43 36 27 21
15:14
2 SE 47 53 47 44 44 43 36 26 19
15:29
2 SE 47 53 49 45 44 43 36 26 19
15:44
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Avg Octave Band Frequency Data Hz, dB
15min
Wind
Time wind L
Direction A90, dB
speed
m/s 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

2 SE 47 53 47 44 44 43 36 26 19
15:59
2 SE 50 54 48 47 46 46 40 32 25
16:14
2 SE 46 55 49 45 43 42 35 25 18
16:29
2 SE 46 53 48 44 43 42 34 25 18
16:44
2 SE 47 54 49 46 44 43 36 24 17
16:59
1 SE 47 54 49 45 44 43 36 25 17
17:14
2 SE 48 55 51 47 44 43 36 26 17
17:29
1 SE 46 54 49 46 43 42 35 24 17
17:44
1 SE 46 53 48 44 42 42 35 24 17
17:59
1 SE 47 54 49 45 43 43 36 25 17
18:14
1 SE 47 55 49 45 43 43 36 25 17
18:29
1 SE 46 53 48 45 42 42 35 25 16
18:44
1 SE 48 49 45 44 43 36 27 19
Average 54
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Appendix A – Aircraft Data

Table 14 Aircraft Data 04/09/2015

Arrivals and Departures on 04/092015

Total number of arrivals 692

Total number of departures 687

Wind Direction
Westerly operations (percentage of movements operated towards the west) 100.00%

Easterly operations (percentage of movements operated towards the east) 0.00%

Early Morning Flights (0430-0600)

Number of aircraft movements 11

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 0

Total number of flights dispensed from night quota scheme (e.g. emergencies) 0

Morning Flights (0600-0700)

Number of aircraft movements 52
Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled in this time period 9

Night Shoulder Flights (2300-2330)

Number of aircraft movements 15

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 15

Night Flights During Quota Period (2330-0430 next day)

Number of aircraft movements 3

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 3

Total number of flights dispensed from night quota scheme (e.g. emergencies) 0

Percentage of arrivals that performed Continuous Descent Approaches between 0700- 87.11%
2300 local time
Team & 09R Arrivals
Total number of TEAM arrivals on westerly operations 27

Total number of TEAM arrivals on westerly operations after 0700hrs local time 11

Total number of 09R arrivals on easterly operations 0

Total number of 09R arrival on easterly operations after 0700hrs local time 0

Runway Operation
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Number of arrivals that operated on the designated departures runway 27

Number of departures that operated on the designated arrivals runway 15

Departure Vectors
Total number of weather vectors 1

Complaints
Total number of all complaints (phone, email, web, letters) 244

Notes

Table 15 Aircraft Data 07/09/2015

Arrivals and departures on 07/09/2015

Total number of arrivals 686

Total number of departures 687

Wind Direction
Westerly operations (percentage of movements operated towards the west) 0.66%

Easterly operations (percentage of movements operated towards the east) 99.34%

Early Morning Flights (0430-0600)

Number of aircraft movements 13

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 0

Total number of flights dispensed from night quota scheme (e.g. emergencies) 0

Morning Flights (0600-0700)

Number of aircraft movements 53
Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled in this time period 8

Night Shoulder Flights (2300-2330)

Number of aircraft movements 13

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 12

Night Flights During Quota Period (2330-0430 next day)

Number of aircraft movements 0

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 0

Total number of flights dispensed from night quota scheme (e.g. emergencies) 0

Percentage of arrivals that performed Continuous Descent Approaches between 0700- 87.70%
2300 local time

Team & 09R Arrivals

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Total number of TEAM arrivals on westerly operations 0

Total number of TEAM arrivals on westerly operations after 0700hrs local time 0

Total number of 09R arrivals on easterly operations 26

Total number of 09R arrival on easterly operations after 0700hrs local time 4

Runway Operation
Number of arrivals that operated on the designated departures runway 26

Number of departures that operated on the designated arrivals runway 0

Departure Vectors
Total number of weather vectors 1

Complaints
Total number of all complaints (phone, email, web, letters) 253

Notes

Table 16 Aircraft Data 08/09/2015

Arrivals and Departures on 08/09/2015

Total number of arrivals 690

Total number of departures 688

Wind Direction
Westerly operations (percentage of movements operated towards the west) 0.00%

Easterly operations (percentage of movements operated towards the east) 100.00%

Early Morning Flights (0430-0600)

Number of aircraft movements 14

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 0
Total number of flights dispensed from night quota scheme (e.g. emergencies) 0

Morning Flights (0600-0700)

Number of aircraft movements 55
Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled in this time period 8

Night Shoulder Flights (2300-2330)

Number of aircraft movements 10

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 10
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Nights Flights During Quota Period (2330-0430 next day)
Number of aircraft movements 0

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 0

Total number of flights dispensed from night quota scheme (e.g. emergencies) 0

Percentage of arrivals that performed Continuous Descent Approaches between 0700- 84.31%
2300 local time

TEAM & 09R ARRIVALS

Total number of TEAM arrivals on westerly operations 0

Total number of TEAM arrivals on westerly operations after 0700hrs local time 0

Total number of 09R arrivals on easterly operations 46

Total number of 09R arrival on easterly operations after 0700hrs local time 13
Runway Operation
Number of arrivals that operated on the designated departures runway 32

Number of departures that operated on the designated arrivals runway 8

Departure Vectors
Total number of weather vectors 0

Complaints
Total number of all complaints (phone, email, web, letters) 237

Notes

Table 17 Aircraft Data 09/09/2015

Arrivals and departures on 09/09/2015

Total number of arrivals 672

Total number of departures 671

Wind Direction
Westerly operations (percentage of movements operated towards the west) 0.00%

Easterly operations (percentage of movements operated towards the east) 100.00%

Early Morning Flights (0430-0600)

Number of aircraft movements 12

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 0

Total number of flights dispensed from night quota scheme (e.g. emergencies) 0
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Morning Flights (0600-0700)
Number of aircraft movements 52
Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled in this time period 8

Night Shoulder Flights (2300-2330)

Number of aircraft movements 10

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 10

Night Flights During Quota Period (2330-0430 next day)

Number of aircraft movements 1

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 1

Total number of flights dispensed from night quota scheme (e.g. emergencies) 0

Percentage of arrivals that performed Continuous Descent Approaches between 0700- 80.91%
2300 local time

Team and 09 Arrivals

Total number of TEAM arrivals on westerly operations 0
Total number of TEAM arrivals on westerly operations after 0700hrs local time 0
Total number of 09R arrivals on easterly operations 35

Total number of 09R arrival on easterly operations after 0700hrs local time 12

Runway Operation
Number of arrivals that operated on the designated departures runway 48

Number of departures that operated on the designated arrivals runway 0

Departure Vectors
Total number of weather vectors 0

Complaints
Total number of all complaints (phone, email, web, letters) 306
Notes

Table 18 Aircraft Data 10/09/2015

Arrivals and Departures on 10/09/2015

Total number of arrivals 686

Total number of departures 687

Wind Direction

Westerly operations (percentage of movements operated towards the west) 0.00%

Easterly operations (percentage of movements operated towards the east) 100.00%

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Early Morning Flights (0430-0600)
Number of aircraft movements 14

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 1
Total number of flights dispensed from night quota scheme (e.g. emergencies) 1
Morning Flights (0600-0700)
Number of aircraft movements 48
Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled in this time period 7

Night Shoulder Flights (2300-2330)

Number of aircraft movements 14

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 13
Night Flights During Quota Period (2330-0430 next day)

Number of aircraft movements 2

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 2
Total number of flights dispensed from night quota scheme (e.g. emergencies) 0

Percentage of arrivals that performed Continuous Descent Approaches between 0700-2300 84.60%
local time

Team & 09R Arrivals

Total number of TEAM arrivals on westerly operations 0
Total number of TEAM arrivals on westerly operations after 0700hrs local time 0
Total number of 09R arrivals on easterly operations 48
Total number of 09R arrival on easterly operations after 0700hrs local time 25

Runway Operation
Number of arrivals that operated on the designated departures runway 62

Number of departures that operated on the designated arrivals runway 1

Departure
Total number of weather vectors 0

Complaints
Total number of all complaints (phone, email, web, letters) 330

Notes
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Table 19 Aircraft Data 11/09/2015

Arrivals and Departures on 11/09/2015

Total number of arrivals 688

Total number of departures 689

Wind Direction
Westerly operations (percentage of movements operated towards the west) 0.00%

Easterly operations (percentage of movements operated towards the east) 100.00%

Early Morning Flights (0430-0600)

Number of aircraft movements 16

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 0

Total number of flights dispensed from night quota scheme (e.g. emergencies) 0

Morning Flights (0600-0700)

Number of aircraft movements 52
Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled in this time period 7

Night Shoulder Flights (2300-2330)

Number of aircraft movements 13

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 13

Night Flights During Quota Period (2330-0430 next day)

Number of aircraft movements 0

Number of aircraft movements that were not scheduled that operated in this time period 0

Total number of flights dispensed from night quota scheme (e.g. emergencies) 0

Percentage of arrivals that performed Continuous Descent Approaches between 0700-2300 82.99%
local time

Team & 09R Arrivals

Total number of TEAM arrivals on westerly operations 0
Total number of TEAM arrivals on westerly operations after 0700hrs local time 0

Total number of 09R arrivals on easterly operations 48

Total number of 09R arrival on easterly operations after 0700hrs local time 17

Runway Operation
Number of arrivals that operated on the designated departures runway 32

Number of departures that operated on the designated arrivals runway 15

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Departure Vectors
Total number of weather vectors 1

Complaints
Total number of all complaints (phone, email, web, letters) 266

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Attachment 4: Phase 1b Demolition Air

Quality Assessment
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PHASE 1B DEMOLITION:

AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT

A qualitative assessment has been undertaken to determine the potential risk of air quality
impacts arising from the demolition works proposed as at Richmond upon Thames College
(RuTC) in Twickenham.

A summary of the likely effects of the proposed demolition works on local air quality is
presented in Table 1.

Table 1: Potential Air Quality Impacts Due to Demolition W0orks

Likely Effect Description Nature of Effect

Dust deposition to local habitat

Dust (Ecological)
sites

Dust deposition to buildings

Dust (Soiling) Temporary
and parked vehicles

Increase in local airborne PM10

Dust (Human Health)
concentrations

Increase in local NO2, PM10 and

Traffic Temporary
PM2.5 concentrations

Assessment Approach

Dust Impacts

To determine the potential impacts associated with dust and PM10 releases during the
demolition phase an assessment has been undertaken based on the latest guidance from the
Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) construction dust guidance 1, which is closely
aligned with the Mayor of London’s SPG for the control of dust and emissions during
construction and demolition2.

The risk of dust effects (low, medium or high) is determined by the scale (magnitude) and
nature of the works and the proximity of sensitive human and ecological receptors.

The guidance recommends that an assessment be undertaken where there are sensitive human
receptors:

• Within 350 m of the site boundary; or

• Within 50 m of the route(s) used by construction vehicles on the public highway, up
to 500 m from the site entrance(s).

1Guidance on the assessment of dust from demolition and construction, IAQM, February 2014
2The Control of Dust and Emissions during Construction and Demolition Supplementary Planning Guidance, The Mayor of London,
July 2014

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An assessment should also be carried out where there are dust-sensitive ecological receptors:

• Within 50 m of the site boundary; or

• Within 50 m of the route(s) used by construction vehicles on the public highway, up
to 500 m from the site entrance(s).

The magnitude of the dust impacts is classified as small, medium or large depending on the
scale of the proposed works. Table 2 summarises the IAQM criteria that may be used to
determine the magnitude of the dust emission. These criteria are used in combination with site
specific information and professional judgement.

Table 2: Dust Emission Magnitude Criteria

Source Large Medium Small

• Total building • Total building volume

volume >50,000m3 <20,000m3
• Total building volume
• Potentially dusty 20,000 - 50,000m3 • Construction material
material (e.g. with low potential for
concrete) • Potentially dusty dust release
Demolition material
• Onsite crushing and • Demolition activities
screening • Demolition activities <10m above ground
10 - 20m above level
• Demolition ground level.
activities >20m above • Demolition during
ground level. wetter months
Source: IAQM Guidance 2014

Factors defining the sensitivity of a receptor are presented in Table 3. The sensitivity of a
receptor will also depend on a number of additional factors including any history of dust
generating activities in the area, likely cumulative dust impacts from nearby construction sites,
any pre-existing screening such as trees or buildings and the likely duration of the impacts. In
addition, the influence of the prevailing wind direction and local topography may be of relevance
when determining the sensitivity of a receptor.

The sensitivity of the area as a whole to dust soiling and health impacts is dependent on the
number of receptors within each sensitivity class and their distance from the source. In
addition, human health impacts are dependent on the existing PM10 concentrations in the area.
Table 4 and Table 5 summarise the criteria for determining the overall sensitivity of the area
to dust soiling and health impacts respectively.

The worst-case area sensitivity is used in combination with the dust emission magnitude to
determine the risk of dust impacts. The risk of dust impacts prior to mitigation is presented in
Table 6.

A range of best practice mitigation measures are provided within the guidance, which are
dependent on the level of dust risk attributed to the site. It is recommended that these measures
are incorporated into the Demolition Method Statement for the proposed development.

The significance of the residual impacts following appropriate mitigation is determined by

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professional judgement.

Table 3: Factors Defining the Sensitivity of a Receptor

Sensitivity Human Health Dust Soiling Ecological

• Locations where • Regular exposure • Nationally or

members of the public Internationally
are exposed over a • High level of amenity designated site with
time period relevant expected. dust sensitive features
to the air quality • Appearance, aesthetics or (b)
High objectives for PM10 (a) value of the property would • Locations with vascular
• Examples include be affected by dust soiling. species (c)
residential dwellings, • Examples include residential
hospitals, schools and dwellings, museums, medium
residential care and long-term car parks and
homes. car showrooms.

• Locations where • Short-term exposure • Nationally designated

workers are exposed site with dust sensitive
over a time period • Moderate level of amenity features (b)
relevant to the air expected
quality objectives for • Nationally designated
Medium • Possible diminished site with a particularly
PM10 (a) appearance or aesthetics of important plant species
• Examples include property due to dust soiling where dust sensitivity
office and shop • Examples include parks and is unknown
workers (d) places of work

• Transient human • Transient exposure • Locally designated site

exposure with dust sensitive
• Enjoyment of amenity not features (b)
• Examples include expected.
public footpaths,
playing fields, parks • Appearance and aesthetics of
Low property unaffected
and shopping streets
• Examples include playing
fields, farmland (e),
footpaths, short-term car
parks and roads

(a) In the case of the 24-hour objective, a relevant location would be one where individuals may be exposed for
eight hours or more in a day.
(b) Ecosystems that are particularly sensitive to dust deposition include lichens and acid heathland (for
alkaline dust, such as concrete).
(c) Cheffing C. M. & Farrell L. (Editors) (2005), The Vascular Plant. Red Data List for Great Britain, Joint
Nature Conservation Committee.
(d) Does not include workers exposure to PM10 as protection is covered by Health and Safety at Work
legislation.
(e) Except commercially sensitive horticulture.
Source: IAQM Guidance 2014

Table 4: Sensitivity of the Area to Dust Soiling Effects on People and Property
Sensitivity of Number of Distance from the Source
Area Receptors <20m <50m <100m <350m
>100 High High Medium Low
High 10-100 High Medium Low Low
1-10 Medium Low Low Low
Medium >1 Medium Low Low Low
Low >1 Low Low Low Low

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Source: IAQM Guidance 2014

Table 5: Sensitivity of the Area to Human Health Impacts from Dust

Annual Distance from the Source
Sensitivity Number of
Mean
of Area Receptors <20m <50m <100m <200m <350m
PM10
>100 High High High Medium Low
>32 10-100 High High Medium Low Low
1-10 High Medium Low Low Low
>100 High High Medium Low Low
28 - 32 10-100 High Medium Low Low Low
1-10 High Medium Low Low Low
High
>100 High Medium Low Low Low
24 - 28 10-100 High Medium Low Low Low
1-10 Medium Low Low Low Low
>100 Medium Low Low Low Low
<24 10-100 Low Low Low Low Low
1-10 Low Low Low Low Low
- >10 High Medium Low Low Low
Medium
- 1-10 Medium Low Low Low Low
Low - >1 Low Low Low Low Low
Source: IAQM Guidance 2014

Table 6: Risk of Dust Impacts

Dust Emission Magnitude
Sensitivity of Area
Large Medium Small
High High Risk Medium Risk Medium Risk
Medium High Risk Medium Risk Low Risk
Low Medium Risk Low Risk Negligible
Source: IAQM Guidance 2014

Traffic Impacts

The recently published Environmental Protection UK (EPUK)/ IAQM planning guidance, states
that within an AQMA a detailed air quality assessment is required where:

• There is a change in the annual average daily traffic (AADT) flow of light goods
vehicles (LGV) flow of more than 100 vehicles;
• There is a change in the AADT flow of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) of more than 25
vehicles;
• There is a change in the road-realignment by more than 5m; and
• A new junction is introduced, which will significantly alter vehicle speeds.

During the demolition phase, the site is expected to generate a maximum of 14 HGV movements
are expected per day. In addition, around 20 operatives will visit the site, resulting in a small
LGV flow. According to the above criteria, an increase in traffic of this magnitude is unlikely to
affect local air quality and on this basis the traffic related impacts have been screened out of the
assessment.

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Baseline

Local Monitoring Data

The nearest particulate monitoring site to the RuTC demolition is at Teddington (2.4km south),
which measures suburban PM2.5 concentrations. The site is affiliated to the DEFRA Automatic
Urban and Rural Monitoring Network (AURN) and the data indicate that annual mean
concentrations are between 45 and 70% of the EU limit value.

Urban background concentrations of PM10 are measured at the London Wetlands Centre in
Barnes (a suburban site, approximately 7.5 km east-northeast of the RuTC demolition) and are
around 50% of the annual mean air quality objective.

Mapped Background Data

In the absence of background monitoring sites in the vicinity of the proposed development,
PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations for use in the assessment have been obtained from the Defra UK
Background Air Pollution maps3. These 1 km grid resolution maps are derived from a complex
modelling exercise that takes into account emissions inventories and measurements of ambient
air pollution from both automated and non-automated sites.

The latest background maps for PM10 and PM2.5 were issued in June 2014 and are based on 2011
monitoring data. DEFRA guidance issued in conjunction with the new background maps4
suggests that unusually high particulate concentrations were measured in 2011. A scaling factor
of 0.91 is provided to adjust the mapped concentrations to more typical levels.

A summary of the 2014 annual mean mapped background concentrations is presented in Table
7. The concentrations were derived from contour plots of the mapped data to determine the
maximum at the Site and sensitive receptor locations.

Table 7: Annual Mean Mapped Background Concentrations in the vicinity of RuTC

for 2014 (µg/m3)
Pollutant Annual Mean Air Quality Standard

PM10 18.6 40

PM2.5 13.0 25

Impact Assessment

The proposed demolition works are expected to last approximately 14 weeks and will include the
demolition of the Music, Science, Z block, A block and LRC block.

The assessment of dust impacts has been based on the proximity of the most sensitive receptors

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to the demolition works. A summary of the receptor sensitivity and corresponding area
sensitivity to health and dust soiling impacts in Table 8.

Due to the close proximity of existing residential properties and college site users the overall
sensitivity of the area to dust soiling impacts is considered to be high. However, the annual
mean background PM10 concentration is less than 50% of the air quality objective therefore the
sensitivity of the area to human health impacts is considered to be low.

There are two locally designated sites of importance for nature conservation (SINC) in the area
(Duke of Northumberland’s River South of Knellar Road Borough SINC and Twickenham
Junction Rough Local SINC). Both sites are considered to be of low sensitivity to dust impacts
and are over 50m from the demolition area. On this basis the impact of the demolition phase on
ecological sites is considered to be negligible.

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Table 8: Sensitivity of Receptors and the Local Area to Human Health and Dust Soiling Impacts
Approximate Health Impacts Dust Soiling
Distance from Number of
Receptor
Demolition Receptors
Receptor Area Receptor Area
Works

Site users (existing college) and car parking <20m - High Low High High

Residential properties on Egerton Road <20m <50 High Low High High

Twickenham Stoop car park and Nuffield Health Club 75m - Low Low High Low

Overall Sensitivity of the Area Low High

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The precise behaviour of the dust, its residence time in the atmosphere, and the distance it may
travel before being deposited will depend upon a number of factors. These include wind
direction and strength, local topography and the presence of intervening structures (buildings,
etc.) that may intercept dust before it reaches sensitive locations. Furthermore, dust would be
naturally suppressed by rainfall.

A wind rose for Heathrow Airport is provided in Figure 1, which shows that the prevailing wind
is from the west and southwest, therefore receptors to the east and northeast of the active
demolition areas, such as residential properties on Edgerton Road, are the most likely to
experience dust impacts from the Site.

The buildings to be demolished are two to three storeys high and cover an area of approximately
6,490m2. There will be onsite crushing of concrete, therefore the magnitude of the dust
emission during the demolition phase is considered to be large.

Taking into account the sensitivity of local receptors, the corresponding risk of dust impacts
prior to mitigation is therefore low for health impacts and high for dust soiling impacts.

Figure 1: Wind Rose

Environmental Control Measures

In order to protect properties on Egerton Road from potential noise impacts during the
demolition phase, 2.4m high acoustic hoardings will be construction along the eastern site

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boundary. These hoardings will also provide an effective barrier to dust generated during the
demolition phase.

In addition, London Best Practice Guidance for dust control, as described in Table 9, will be
implemented, as appropriate, during the demolition.

Table 9: Recommended Control Measures

• Develop and implement a stakeholder communications plan that includes community engagement
before work commences on site.
General • Display the name and contact details of person(s) accountable for air quality and dust issues on the
site boundary. This may be the environment manager/engineer or the site Manager.
• Display the head or regional office contact information.
• Record all dust and air quality complaints, identify cause(s), take appropriate measures to reduce
Site emissions in a timely manner, and record the measures taken.
Managemen • Make the complaints log available to the local authority when asked.
t • Record any exceptional incidents that cause dust and/or air emissions, either on- or offsite, and
the action taken to resolve the situation in the log book.
• Carry out regular site inspections to monitor compliance, record inspection results, and make an
inspection log available to the local authority when asked.
• Increase the frequency of site inspections by the person accountable for air quality and dust issues
on site when activities with a high potential to produce dust are being carried out and during
Monitoring
prolonged dry or windy conditions.
• Agree dust deposition, dust flux, or real-time PM10 continuous monitoring locations with the
Local Authority. Where possible commence baseline monitoring at least three months before work
commences on site.
• Fully enclose the site or specific operations where there is a high potential for dust production and
Preparing the site is active for an extensive period
and • Avoid site runoff of water or mud.
Maintaining • Keep site fencing, barriers and scaffolding clean using wet methods.
the Site • Remove materials that have a potential to produce dust from site as soon as possible, unless being
re-used on site.
Operating • Ensure all on-road vehicles comply with the requirements of the London Low Emission Zone and
vehicle/mac the London NRMM standards, where applicable.
hinery and • Ensure all vehicles switch off engines when stationary - no idling vehicles.
sustainable • Avoid the use of diesel or petrol powered generators and use mains electricity or battery powered
travel equipment where practicable.
• Only use cutting, grinding or sawing equipment fitted or in conjunction with suitable dust
suppression techniques such as water sprays or local extraction, e.g. suitable local exhaust
ventilation systems.
• Ensure an adequate water supply on the site for effective dust/particulate matter
suppression/mitigation, using non-potable water where possible and appropriate.
Operations
• Use enclosed chutes and conveyors and covered skips.
• Minimise drop heights from conveyors, loading shovels, hoppers and other loading or handling
equipment and use fine water sprays on such equipment wherever appropriate.
• Ensure equipment is readily available on site to clean any dry spillages, and clean up spillages as
soon as reasonably practicable after the event using wet cleaning methods.
Waste
Managemen • Avoid bonfires and burning of waste materials
t
• Soft strip inside buildings before demolition (retailing walls and windows in the rest of the
building where possible to provide a screen against dust)
• Ensure effective water suppression is used during demolition operations. Hand held sprays are
more effective than hoses attached to equipment as waster can be directed to where it is needed. In
Demolition
addition high volume water suppression systems, manually controlled, can produce fine water
droplets that effectively bring the dust particles to the ground.
• Avoid explosive blasting, use appropriate manual or mechanical alternatives.
• Bag and remove any biological debris or damp down such material before demolition.
Source: IAQM Guidance 2014

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Residual Effects

Actions to avoid or minimise potential impacts are integral to the design process and included in
the Demolition Method Statement for the proposed development. The significance of likely dust
impacts on nearby receptors following the implementation of appropriate and best practice
environmental control measures is therefore considered to be negligible.

Conclusion

A detailed assessment has been undertaken to assess the likely impact of the RuTC demolition
on local air quality.

The overall significance of the likely dust impacts are considered to be negligible following the
implementation of appropriate and best practice environmental control measures as detailed in
the Demolition Method Statement.

Traffic flows associated with the demolition phase are anticipated to be low and in accordance
with IAQM/EPUK screening criteria are unlikely to significantly affect local air quality.

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Attachment 5: Phase 1b Demolition

Transport Assessment
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Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus

Phase 1 Demolition EIA Screening Appraisal
Introduction
1. Transport Planning Practice have been commissioned to undertake a review of the Phase
1 demolition due to take place on the Richmond upon Thames College site as part of the
Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus (REEC) development in order establish that
the transport implications of the proposed demolition do not trigger the need for an
Environmental Statement (ES). However, if an ES is required for other reasons this
review could also be used to confirm that transport could be screened out of an
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Demolition proposals, access and trip generation
2. The initial phase of demolition will take place on the northern part of the site. Appendix A
shows a plan of the buildings to be demolished and the demolition site hoarding line. The
demolition site hours of work will be 08:00 to 18:00.
3. The demolition site hoarding line will remove the use of approximately 20 student and 10
staff motorcycle parking spaces, and 25 staff car parking spaces located at the eastern
side of the site and accessed from Egerton Road.
4. The demolition site will generate a total of 14 HGV movements a day i.e. 7 in and 7 out,
spread throughout the day. There will also be a total of 10 light vehicle movements a
day i.e. 5 in and 5 out.
5. The minimum number of demolition operatives on site per day would be 8 persons, with
a maximum of 20 persons per day.
6. All demolition traffic will enter and exit the site via Langhorn Drive and the A316
Chertsey Road. Therefore, all demolition traffic will use private roads and the Transport
for London’s Road Network (TLRN) in the vicinity of the site. The Langhorn Drive / A316
junction has ‘on’ and ‘off’ slip roads allowing turning off vehicles to slow down gradually
and for joining vehicles to build up some speed before fully joining the carriageway of
the A316, reducing the need for other traffic to significantly adjust their speeds.
7. All demolition vehicles will be received at the college site entrance on Langhorn Drive by
banksmen who will supervise the vehicles into the demolition site past Marsh Farm Lane.
On exit, banksmen will supervise the vehicles back onto Langhorn Drive. Hoarding will
separate the demolition site from the rest of the college site to ensure segregation
between users of the college site and the activities associated with the demolition
process.
Impact appraisal
8. With regard to the hours of working, the proposed demolition working day is consistent
with the proposed construction working day outlined in the REEC EIA.

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9. In respect of parking, there is sufficient space within the rest of the college site,
particularly on the western side, to provide replacement parking areas to mitigate the
loss of staff car and motorcycle parking on the eastern side of the site. Cars will be able
to park in existing hardstanding areas without impacting on the movement of delivery
and servicing vehicles in these areas.
10. The student motorcycle parking space lost during the Phase 1 demolition will not be
replaced.
11. The REEC EIA states that:
“The CLP states that the site will receive 24 construction HGV [trips] a day, which
results in a total of 12 arrivals and 12 departures. Based on a typical ten hour working
day i.e. 08:00 to 18:00, this could result in an average of between one and two
vehicles an hour. Therefore, it has been assumed that there will be two construction
vehicles arriving at the site and two construction vehicles departing the site in the AM
peak hour of 08:00 to 09:00 and one construction vehicle arriving at the site and one
construction vehicle departing the site in the PM peak hour of 17:00 to 18:00.
There will also be 9 minibus arrivals and 9 minibus departures throughout the day for
the contractors. Construction workers generally start early and leave early, hence a
small proportion of the minibuses will arrive and depart in the traditional peak hour
periods. Therefore, it has been assumed that three minibuses will arrive in the AM peak
hour of 08:00 to 09:00 and three minibuses will depart in the PM peak hour of 17:00 to
18:00.
There will be 150 contractors on site. Therefore, it has been assumed that 50 will
arrive each hour throughout the AM peak period and 50 will depart each hour
throughout the PM peak period.”
12. An impact assessment of the all mode trip generation for the REEC including construction
trips for its third and final construction phase was undertaken as part of the REEC EIA for
the AM and PM peak hours of 08:00 – 09:00 and 17:00 – 18:00 respectively. The third
construction phase was considered to provide the worst case scenario in terms of trip
generation including construction trips.
13. The third construction phase of the REEC development trip generation consists of the
total trips generated by the completed replacement college, the secondary school, the
special needs school, the tech hub and the phase 1 of the residential scheme, plus the
construction trips for the phase 2 residential scheme. The impact assessment
demonstrated that the third phase of construction would result in a Moderate Adverse
effect when compared the baseline trip generation.
14. Therefore, based on the proposed number of demolition vehicles and demolition
operatives, which are lower than those assessed for the REEC third construction phase,
the effects of the initial demolition phase trip generation is considered to be less than the
effects the third REEC construction phase which has been assessed and is considered will
not have a significant adverse effect on the local transport network or the local
environment in transport terms.
15. As part of the REEC EIA, a junction capacity assessment of the Langhorn Drive / A316
Chertsey Road junction was undertaken using the Transport Research Laboratory’s (TRL)
junction capacity software ‘PICADY’. Using baseline traffic flows obtained from surveys
commissioned for the project, the assessment demonstrated that in the AM peak hour of

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08:00 - 09:00, the junction operates with a Ratio of Flow Capacity (RFC) of 30.3% and
has average queue lengths of one vehicle. Therefore, the junction effectively has 69.7%
latent capacity. In the PM peak hour of 17:00 – 18:00, the junction in the same scenario
has an RFC of 19.7% with an average queue of one vehicle, resulting in a latent capacity
of 80.3%.
16. Therefore, based on the relatively low number of demolition vehicles set out previously,
there is sufficient latent capacity within the Langhorn Drive / A316 junction to cope with
the anticipated level of demolition vehicles.
Summary & conclusion
17. The impact appraisal of the Phase 1 demolition indicates that the effects of this phase
will be less than those anticipated for the third REEC construction phase, which has been
assessed and is considered will not have a significant adverse effect on the local
transport network or the local environment in transport terms.

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Attachment 6: REEC ES Phase 1

Habitat Map
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Figure Title:

Phase 1 Habitat Map

For Information Only

Figure Number: Date:

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Attachment 7: Extract from Lockhart

Garratt 2015 Tree Plan
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Attachment 8: RuTC Baseline Ecology

Report
 RichmondCollege
Baseline Ecology Assessment

Produced for Cascade Consulting

By Applied Ecology Ltd

October 2014
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Document version: 2.0
Document status: Final
Document date: 1 October 2014

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
Background 1
Legislation & Planning 1

2 BreedingBirds 5
Background 5
Survey Approach 7
Survey Findings 8
Conclusions and Recommendations 10

3 Bats 11
Background 11
Survey Approach 11
Survey Findings 13
Conclusions and Recommendations 14

4 OtherSpecies 16
Background 16
Hedgehog 16
Invertebrates 16

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1 Introduction
Background
1.1 Applied Ecology Ltd was appointed by Cascade Consulting in June 2014 to complete a
breeding bird survey and bat activity survey of land around Richmond College in London as
indicated by the red line plan shown by Figure1.1.
1.2 In addition to completing a bird and bat survey, a watching brief was maintained for the
presence of hedgehog during the bat activity survey and a professional judgement
assessment of the likely value of habitats within the site for invertebrate species of
conservation importance.

Legislation&Planning
Legislation
1.3 The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) provides the main legal framework for
nature conservation and species protection in the UK. The Site of Special Scientific Interest
(SSSI) is the main statutory nature conservation designation in the UK. Such sites are
notable for their plants, or animals, or habitats, their geology or landforms, or a
combination of these. Natural England is the key statutory agency in England for advising
Government, and for acting as the Government’s agent in the delivery of statutory nature
conservation designations.
1.4 Designation of a SSSI is a legal process, by which sites are notified under the Wildlife and
Countryside Act 1981. The 1981 Act makes provision for the protection of sites from the
effects of changes in land management, and owners and occupiers receive formal
notification specifying why the land is of special scientific interest, and listing any
operations likely to damage the special interest.
1.5 The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, and The Natural Environment and Rural
Communities (NERC) Act 2006, provide supplementary protected species legislation.
Specific protection for badgers is provided by the Protection of Badgers Act 1992.

HabitatsandSpeciesofPrincipalImportanceinEngland
1.6 The Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act came into force on 1 October
2006. Section 41 (S41) of the Act requires the Secretary of State to publish a list of habitats
and species which are of principal importance for the conservation of biodiversity in
England. The list has been drawn up in consultation with Natural England, as required by
the Act.
1.7 The S41 list is used to guide decision-makers such as public bodies, including local and
regional authorities, in implementing their duty under section 40 of the Natural
Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, to have regard to the conservation of
biodiversity in England, when carrying out their normal functions.

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HabitatsofPrincipalImportance

1.8 Fifty-six habitats of principal importance are included on the S41 list. These are all the
habitats in England that were identified as requiring action in the UK Biodiversity Action
Plan (UK BAP) and continue to be regarded as conservation priorities in the subsequent UK
Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework. They include terrestrial habitats such as upland hay
meadows to lowland mixed deciduous woodland, and freshwater and marine habitats such
as ponds and sub-tidal sands and gravels.

SpeciesofPrincipalImportance

1.9 There are 943 species of principal importance included on the S41 list. These are the
species found in England which were identified as requiring action under the UK BAP and
which continue to be regarded as conservation priorities under the UK Post-2010
Biodiversity Framework. In addition, the Hen Harrier has also been included on the list
because without continued conservation action it is unlikely that the Hen Harrier
population will increase from its current very low levels in England.
1.10 In accordance with Section 41(4) the Secretary of State will, in consultation with Natural
England, keep this list under review and will publish a revised list if necessary.

NationalPlanningPolicyFramework
1.11 The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published in March 2012 and replaces
previous planning policy guidance (PPS 9) on biodiversity. NPPF states the following in
relation to biodiversity and planning:

1.12 “Whendeterminingplanningapplications,localplanningauthoritiesshouldaimto
conserveandenhancebiodiversitybyapplyingthefollowingprinciples:
x ifsignificantharmresultingfromadevelopmentcannotbeavoided(throughlocatingon
analternativesitewithlessharmfulimpacts),adequatelymitigated,or,asalastresort,
compensatedfor,thenplanningpermissionshouldberefused;
x proposeddevelopmentonlandwithinoroutsideaSiteofSpecialScientificInterestlikely
tohaveanadverseeffectonaSiteofSpecialScientificInterest(eitherindividuallyorin
combinationwithotherdevelopments)shouldnotnormallybepermitted.Wherean
adverseeffectonthesite’snotifiedspecialinterestfeaturesislikely,anexceptionshould
onlybemadewherethebenefitsofthedevelopment,atthissite,clearlyoutweighboth
theimpactsthatitislikelytohaveonthefeaturesofthesitethatmakeitofspecial
scientificinterestandanybroaderimpactsonthenationalnetworkofSitesofSpecial
ScientificInterest;
x developmentproposalswheretheprimaryobjectiveistoconserveorenhance
biodiversityshouldbepermitted;
x opportunitiestoincorporatebiodiversityinandarounddevelopmentsshouldbe
encouraged;
x planningpermissionshouldberefusedfordevelopmentresultinginthelossor
deteriorationofirreplaceablehabitats,includingancientwoodlandandthelossofaged

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orveterantreesfoundoutsideancientwoodland,unlesstheneedfor,andbenefitsof,
thedevelopmentinthatlocationclearlyoutweightheloss;and
x thefollowingwildlifesitesshouldbegiventhesameprotectionasEuropeansites:
- potentialSpecialProtectionAreasandpossibleSpecialAreasofConservation;
- listedorproposedRamsarsites;and
- sitesidentified,orrequired,ascompensatorymeasuresforadverseeffectson
Europeansites,potentialSpecialProtectionAreas,possibleSpecialAreasof
Conservation,andlistedorproposedRamsarsites.
1.13 Thepresumptioninfavourofsustainabledevelopmentdoesnotapplywheredevelopment
requiringappropriateassessmentundertheBirdsorHabitatsDirectivesisbeingconsidered,
plannedordetermined.”

BatLegislation
Wildlife&CountrysideAct

1.14 The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) provides the main legal framework for
nature conservation and species protection in the UK. All UK native species of bat are listed
in Schedule 5 of the WCA. The legislation protects bats and their roosts under Section 9 of
the Act, such that it is an offence to:
x Intentionally kill, injure or take a bat
x Possess, control or sell any live or dead specimen or anything derived from a bat
x Intentionally damage, destroy or obstruct access to any structure or place used for
shelter or protection (i.e. a roost) by a bat
x Deliberately, or intentionally disturb a bat while it is occupying a roost

TheHabitatsDirective(1992)

1.15 The European Community Council Directive on the Conservation of Natural Habitats of Wild
Fauna and Flora (92/43/EEC) aims to protect the European Union's biodiversity. It requires
member states to provide strict protection for specified flora and fauna (i.e. European
Protected Species) outside of designated sites.

ConservationofHabitatsandSpeciesRegulations(SI2010/490)

The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations formally transpose the requirements
of the Habitats Directive into national law. They build on existing nature conservation
legislation for the protection of habitats and species by introducing requirements for
assessing plans and projects affecting European designations and licensing certain activities
affecting European Protected Species. All bat species are listed as 'European protected
species of animals'.
1.16 Licences to permit illegal activities relating to bats and their roost sites can be issued for
specific purposes and by specific licensing authorities in each EU country under the
auspices of the of Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations. These are sometimes

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called 'derogation licences' or 'European Protected Species' (EPS) licences, and in England,
are issued by Natural England.

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2 BreedingBirds
Background
2.1 The chapter details the results of a three visit breeding bird survey completed of all land
areas within Figure1.1.

PlanningContext
2.2 All UK species of wild bird, their nests and eggs are protected by law (for the whole or part
of the year) by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended and strengthened by the
Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act 2000). The Act makes it an offence (with
exception to species listed in Schedule 2) to intentionally:
x kill, injure, or take any wild bird,
x take, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while that nest is in use or being built
(also [take, damage or destroy the nest of a wild bird included in Schedule ZA1] under
the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006), or
x take or destroy an egg of any wild bird.

Schedule1Species

2.3 Special penalties are available for offences related to birds listed on Schedule 1, for which
there are additional offences of disturbing these birds at their nests, or their dependent
young. The Secretary of State may also designate Areas of Special Protection (subject to
exceptions) to provide further protection to birds. The Act also prohibits certain methods of
killing, injuring, or taking birds, restricts the sale and possession of captive bred birds, and
sets standards for keeping birds in captivity.

PopulationStatus

2.4 The population status of birds regularly found in the UK, Channel Islands and the Isle of
Man is reviewed every five years to provide an up-to-date assessment of conservation
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priorities . A total of 247 species has been assessed and placed onto one of three lists of
Conservation Concern: Red, Amber and Green. Forty species are Red-listed, 121 are Amber-
listed and 86 are Green-listed.
2.5 Seven quantitative criteria are used to assess the population status of each species and to
place it on the Red, Amber or Green list. These are: global conservation status, recent
decline, historical decline, European conservation status, rare breeders, localised species
and international importance.

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Gregory, R D; Wilkinson, N I; Noble, D G; Robinson, J A; Brown, A F; Hughes, J; Procter, D A; Gibbons, D W and Galbraith, C A
(2002) The Population Status of Birds in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man: an Analysis of Conservation Concern
2002-2007. British Birds 95: 410-450

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x Red-listed species are those that are Globally Threatened according to the IUCN
criteria; those whose populations or ranges have declined rapidly in recent years; and
those that have declined historically and not shown a substantial recent recovery.
x Amber-listed species are those with an unfavourable conservation status in Europe;
species whose populations or ranges have declined moderately in recent years; those
whose populations have declined historically but made a substantial recent recovery;
rare breeders; and those with internationally important or localised populations.
x Green-listed species are those that do not fulfil any of the Red- or Amber-list criteria
and they are not considered to be of particular conservation concern.

TheBirdsDirective

2.6 The European Union meets its obligations for bird species under the Bern Convention and
Bonn Convention and more generally by means of Directive 2009/147/EC (Birds Directive)
on the conservation of wild birds (the codified version of Council Directive 79/409/EEC as
amended). The Directive provides a framework for the conservation and management of,
and human interactions with, wild birds in Europe. It sets broad objectives for a wide range
of activities, although the precise legal mechanisms for their achievement are at the
discretion of each Member State (in the UK delivery is via several different statutes).
2.7 The main provisions of the Directive include:
x The maintenance of the populations of all wild bird species across their natural range
(Article 2) with the encouragement of various activities to that end (Article 3).
x The identification and classification of Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for rare or
vulnerable species listed in Annex I of the Directive, as well as for all regularly occurring
migratory species, paying particular attention to the protection of wetlands of
international importance (Article 4). (Together with Special Areas of Conservation
designated under the Habitats Directive, SPAs form a network of European protected
areas known as Natura 2000).
x The establishment of a general scheme of protection for all wild birds (Article 5).
x Restrictions on the sale and keeping of wild birds (Article 6).
x Specification of the conditions under which hunting and falconry can be undertaken
(Article 7). (Huntable species are listed on Annex II of the Directive).
x Prohibition of large-scale non-selective means of bird killing (Article 8).
x Procedures under which Member States may derogate from the provisions of Articles
5-8 (Article 9) — that is, the conditions under which permission may be given for
otherwise prohibited activities.
x Encouragement of certain forms of relevant research (Article 10 and Annex V).
x Requirements to ensure that introduction of non-native birds do not threatened other
biodiversity (Article 11).

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SurveyApproach
BreedingBirdSurvey
2.8 A breeding bird survey (BBS) was conducted by experienced ornithologist and Senior
Ecologist from AEL, Dr Paul Tinsley-Marshall MCIEEM. Paul has over eight years
professional ornithological experience, including conducting and managing breeding and
wintering bird surveys for The Wildlife Trusts, and in addition holds a British Trust for
Ornithology (BTO) licence to trap and ring birds for scientific purposes.
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2.9 A standardised BBS methodology was used as the basis for the survey, with three separate
survey visits conducted during the recognised bird breeding period in 2014.
2.10 The survey visits were conducted on 25th June, 30th June and 10th July 2014 in good visibility
and weather conditions that were suitable for birds to be active as follows:
x 25 June – 19.0-24.0oC, 50% cloud cover, light wind, no rain
x 30 June – 16.0-19.0oC, 50% cloud cover, gentle breeze, no rain
x 10 July – 18.0-22.0oC, 100%, cloud cover, gentle breeze, no rain
2.11 The survey route was planned to bring the surveyor to within at least 25 m, and typically 5
m or less, of all wooded and scrub and shrub-covered parts of the site. Approach to within
this distance of more open areas of grassland was deemed to be less critical because birds
in such conditions are more easily seen and heard than those in more enclosed habitats
and many bird species are more often seen during the breeding season in association with
woodland and scrub vegetation.
2.12 The survey route followed the internal perimeters of the red line site boundary and
external perimeters of most buildings, with particular attention paid to the north stand of
the Harlequins stadium at the request of Cascade Consulting. The route was such that total
coverage of the site was achieved and therefore considered to be more than sufficient to
fully record the birds present.
2.13 Each survey commenced at around 8am in order to coincide with the main period of bird
activity each day. The route was walked slowly, with frequent stops, and all species seen
and heard were identified and recorded on field maps using the BTO two-letter code
nomenclature.
2.14 Every effort was made, using the surveyor’s judgement and the BTO field recording
methodology, to record any individual bird once only, and from where the survey route
passed closest to the bird’s observed position.
2.15 All species of bird detected by both sight and sound were recorded on field maps using the
BTO two-letter code nomenclature.
2.16 Particular attention was paid to bird species of conservation concern that have adapted to
live in urban environments, such as the amber listed black redstart.

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Gilbert, G., Gibbons, D.W. & Evans, J (1998)BirdMonitoringMethods:amanualoftechniquesforkeyUKspecies. RSPB, Sandy,
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SurveyFindings
2.17 A total of 33 bird species were recorded over the three survey visits, including three Red-
listed and seven Amber-listed species, details of which are found in Table2.1, listed in
descending order of peak recorded abundance.
2.18 The surveyed area comprised three main types of habitat: 1) the College buildings and
grounds; 2) open areas consisting of amenity grassland and hard standing; and 3) vegetated
areas of trees, shrubs and scrub. Most of the bird interest was found in association with
the vegetated areas, with very little interest in the open amenity areas (see Figure2.1), and
less still in association with the College buildings and grounds. The College buildings were
utilised only by feral pigeons, carrion crows and magpies. The College grounds were
utilised by a range of typical garden species such as robin, blackbird, wren, blue tit, great tit
and greenfinch. Open areas of amenity grassland were used by wood pigeons, stock dove,
starling and blackbird, while the majority of species utilised vegetated areas. The two rivers
on site, the River Crane in the south, and the Duke of Northumberland’s River in the north
held specialist wetland associated species including grey wagtail and moorhen.
2.19 The Red-listed species recorded were herring gull, house sparrow, and starling. The Amber-
listed species recorded were dunnock, whitethroat, grey wagtail, mistle thrush, stock dove,
swift and black-headed gull.
2.20 Swift, cormorant, herring gull and black-headed gull were not considered likely to be
breeding on site having been recorded only as overflying foraging or commuting
individuals, or as incidental observations of birds in unsuitable breeding habitat. All other
species were considered breeding or potentially breeding on-site.
2.21 Table2.1 shows that in general terms, the survey area supported a typical bird community
of an urban environment with open green spaces. Species such as wood pigeon, starling,
wren, blue tit, great tit, blackbird and feral pigeon typically top the abundance lists of such
habitats in southern England.
2.22 Black redstart was not recorded, and no breeding behaviour by birds was observed in the
north stand of the Harlequins stadium.

Wildlife&CountrysideActSchedule1Species
2.23 No Schedule 1 bird species were recorded.

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Table2.1 BirdspeciesandtheirabundancerecordedduringsurveysofRichmond
College,listedindescendingorderofpeakabundance.

Species ScientificName Totalcountbysurveydate PeakTotal

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WoodPigeon Columbapalumbus 29 24 14 29
Jackdaw Corvusmonedula 3 14 14
Starling Sturnusvulgaris 2 5 14 14
Blackbird Turdusmerula 8 10 7 10
RingͲneckedParakeet* Psittaculakrameri 3 10 5 10
FeralPigeon* Columbaliviadomestica 3 1 9 9
Robin Erithacusrubecula 3 9 4 9
Cormorant Phalacrocoraxcarbo 8 8
Magpie Picapica 3 4 8 8
BlueTit Cyanistescaeruleus 7 1 7 7
GreatTit ParusMajor 1 7 2 7
Wren Trogloditiestroglodities 6 6 4 6
CarrionCrow Corvuscorone 5 5 5
CoalTit Periparusater 5 5
Dunnock Prunellamodularis 1 5 5
CollaredDove Streptopeliadecaocto 4 4 4
Goldfinch Cardueliscarduelis 3 4 3 4
Greenfinch Carduelischloris 2 4 4 4
HerringGull Larusargentatus 1 3 3
Moorhen Gallinulachloropus 1 3 3
Whitethroat Sylvia communis 3 1 3
Goldcrest Regulusregulus 2 1 2
GreatSpottedWoodpecker Dendrocarpusmajor 1 2 2
GreyWagtail Motacillacinerea 2 2
HouseSparrow Paserdomesticus 2 1 2 2
MistleThrush Turdusviscivorus 2 2
StockDove Columbaoenas 2 2
Swift Apusapus 1 2 2
Blackcap Sylviaatricapilla 1 1
BlackͲheadedGull Chroicocephalusridibundus 1 1
Chiffchaff Phylloscopuscollybita 1 1
Jay Garrulusglandarius 1 1
Sparrowhawk Accipiternisus 1 1

Notes: RedͲlistedandAmberͲlistedspecieshighlighted,*UKconservationstatusnot
assessed.

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ConclusionsandRecommendations
Conclusions
2.24 Fuller (1980) devised standard procedures for evaluating breeding bird communities on
sites. Recording the number of species on a site can provide a simple measure of species
diversity from which to confer a level of conservation importance to a site. For breeding
birds, the standard qualifying levels provided by Fuller are as follows:
x National Importance, 85+ species
x Regional Importance, 70-84 species
x County Importance, 50-69 species
x Local Importance, 25- 49 species.
2.25 The species list for the whole site numbered 33, of which 29 were considered likely or
potentially breeding species, placing the site within the range for Local Importance.
2.26 In spite of the presence of Red- and Amber-listed species, none of the species recorded on
the site can be considered especially scarce or unexpected. They are a typical population, in
terms of diversity and density, of birds to be found in southern England, in the mosaic of
habitats present.

Recommendations
2.27 Any essential clearance of vegetation should adopt a precautionary approach, and be timed
to avoid disturbance to breeding birds. Vegetation clearance work is permitted outside of
the recognised bird breeding season, i.e. during the period August to February, or
immediately following inspection and confirmation by a Suitable Qualified Ecologist that
vegetation is devoid of breeding birds and their dependant young.

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3 Bats
Background
3.1 The bat survey work reported here includes the results of an external building inspection
survey completed of all College buildings and the north stand of the Harlequins stadium,
and a bat activity survey to gain an understanding of the range of bat species using the site
and to provide an indication of the presence or likely presence of a bat roost.

SurveyApproach
BuildingInspection
3.2 All buildings and mature trees within the red line site plan (Figure1.1) were inspected
externally for features that bats could use for roosting and for evidence of roosting bats
from ground level using torches and close focussing binoculars as necessary on 30 June
2014, with a follow-up visual inspection of building features identified in June completed on
30 September 2014.
3.3 The inspection of buildings and trees for evidence of bats can be conducted at any time of
the year according to best practice survey guidance produced by the Bat Conservation Trust
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(BCT) . However, finding evidence of bats (e.g. their droppings) on external areas that are
unprotected from rainfall may be restricted if undertaken outside of the main bat-active
season and/or after periods of wet weather, as any evidence of bat presence may have
been washed away. The current surveys were undertaken during the peak of the main bat
active period in June and towards the end of the active period in September following a
prolonged period of dry weather on each occasion such that evidence of bats would have
been expected to be visible on external building surfaces on both occasions.
3.4 The survey was completed by Dr Duncan Painter CEnv MCIEEM (an experienced and
licenced bat worker) and Dr Paul Tinsley-Marshall.

BatActivitySurvey
3.5 In line with previously cited best practice guidance, two transect routes were devised and
walked concurrently by two surveyors on the 21 July and 5 August 2014 to record general
levels of bat activity within the red line area and its surrounding land. The routes of each
transect was reversed between the two surveys, and are shown by Figure3.1.
3.6 Each transect walk commenced at 15 minutes before sunset and lasted for approximately
two hours, each route was walked slowly with regular stopping points. Each surveyor was
equipped with a hand-held Pettersson D230 bat detector set in frequency division mode
with ear phones and an Anabat SD2 detector. In summary the Pettersson was used to hear

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bats, while the Anabat was used as a passive bat call recording device to enable subsequent
bat call identification against recorded times.
3.7 All bats seen and heard were noted during the survey, with bat species being verified by
comparing field notes with the bat call times recorded by and the Anabat detectors.
3.8 In addition to walking and noting bats seen and heard during the transect walks,
supplementary information on bat species and their call times was recorded around the
site using a total of eleven unattended Anabat Express bat detectors set up in locations that
were considered to be relatively safe from third party interference and that were
representative of the range of habitats present.
3.9 The playing fields and footpaths to the south of the College were all in use members of the
public during both surveys prior to sun-set, and locations where detectors could be located
without being observed by third parties was restricted as a result.

BatRoostEmergenceSurvey
3.10 In line with BCT guidelines, a single bat roost emergence survey of all buildings within the
College grounds with confirmed bat roost potential (all College buildings were confirmed as
having negligible or low potential) was completed on 30 September 2014 by four surveyors
each equipped with a hand-held Pettersson D230 bat detectors set in frequency division
mode with ear phones. The surveyors were supplemented by eleven tripod mounted
Anabat Express bat detectors and four infra-red camcorders and [Link] that all identified
potential bat roost features within the College were observed/filmed as part of the survey.
The survey set-up is shown by Figure3.2.
3.11 Sun-set was at 18.42 and the survey commenced 15 minutes before this time and lasted for
90 minutes past sun-set. All bats seen and heard and their directions of flight were noted
by the surveyors.

WeatherConditions
3.12 Weather conditions were suitable for bats to be active on all survey occasions:
x 21 July 2014 – 0% cloud, gentle breeze, and an air temperature of 24.7OC at the
start of the survey and 19.0OC by the end, no rain.
x 5 August 2014 – 20% cloud, gentle breeze, and an air temperature 21.2OC at the
start of the survey and 19.2OC by the end, no rain.
x 30 September 2014 – 5% cloud, gentle breeze, and air temperature of 20.5OC at the
start of the survey and 18.0OC by the end, no rain.

BatCallAnalysis
3.13 All bat calls were downloaded on a PC and analysed using Analook computer software.

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1. Gap between two buildings - no associated evidence of bats

2. Holes (x3) in brickwork (former venƟlaƟon ducts) - no associated evidence of bats
3. LiŌed roof covering along roof edge - no associated evidence of bats
4. Gap in feather board cladding - no associated evidence of bats
5. Hole in soĸt - no associated evidence of bats
6. Gaps in facia board and behind associated roof Ɵles - no associated evidence of bats
7. Holes (x2) in soĸt - no associated evidence of bats

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Richmond College
Figure 3.4 (2 of 2) Photos taken June & Sept 2014
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SurveyFindings
BuildingInspection
3.14 In general the buildings within the College Grounds were well maintained flat-roofed brick
or metal clad structures that lacked any obvious external features that would be attractive
to roosting bats and can be considered to be of negligible value to roosting bats.
3.15 A small number of external features were present that could theoretically support crevice
roosting bats, but none possessed any obvious evidence that they were used by bats, and
their value to bats is theoretical only. The location and description of these features is
shown by Figure3.3, and Figure3.4. Buildings with external features of theoretical value to
roosting bats can be considered to be of low value to roosting bats.
3.16 No trees with obvious features of value to roosting bats were present within the red line
area.
3.17 The North Stand of the Harlequins stadium possessed no features of value to roosting bats
and is also considered to be of negligible value in this respect.

BatActivity
July2014

3.18 The first bat (a soprano pipistrelle Pipistrelluspygmaeus) during the July transect survey
was recorded by the static detector located along the tree line along the northern
boundary of the playing fields to the north of the College buildings at 21.21 (17 minutes
after sunset). The next recorded bat was a soprano pipistrelle at 21.31 by a detector
located within the College building area. The static detectors located in the College
grounds recorded mainly the calls of soprano pipistrelle bats with an average of 20
separate call files recorded (range 0 to 40). The most calls were recorded by the detector
located within the roadside tree and shrub belt along the eastern boundary of the College.
3.19 In addition to soprano pipistrelle, four of the College detectors recorded the calls of a
common pipistrelle Pipistrelluspipistrellus at 21.33, 21.47, 22.11 and 22.12.
3.20 A single set of serotine bat calls was also recorded by the detector located in the south
west corner of the College grounds at 22.19.
3.21 The overall breakdown of calls recorded by the College detectors was as follows: soprano
pipistrelle (91% of all calls), common pipistrelle (8%) and serotine (1%).
3.22 The static detectors located outside the College grounds recorded only soprano pipistrelle
calls with an average number of call sets per detector being 4 (range 0-13).
3.23 The surveyors walking the transects recorded mainly individual soprano and occasional
common pipistrelle bats as commuting and foraging individual bats as summarised by
Figure3.5.

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1. Soprano pipistrelle x1 - commuƟng @ 21.36 1. Common pipistrelle x1 - commuƟng @ 19.19 + soprano pip commuƟng @ 19.28
2. Soprano pipistrelle x 1 + common pipistrelle x 1 foraging @ 21.47
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4. Soprano pipistrelle x 1 feeding @ 21.43
5. Soprano pipistrelle x 2 feeding @ 21.45
6. Soprano pipistrelle x 1 feeding @ 21.27

Richmond College
Figure 3.5
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August2014

3.24 The first bat (a common pipistrelle) during the August survey was recorded by the static
detector located along the southern boundary of the College buildings next to the back
gardens of the adjoining residential properties at 20.54 (14 minutes after sunset). The next
recorded bat was a soprano pipistrelle at 20.59 by the detector located along the northern
boundary of the site along the playing field tree line. The static detectors located in the
College grounds recorded mainly common pipistrelle bat calls with an average of nine call
sets per detector (range 0-41).
3.25 In addition to common pipistrelle, the College detectors recorded the calls of soprano
pipistrelle (average 4 sets of calls per detector, range 0-10), and the occasional faint
overhead commuting calls of a Nyctalus bat.
3.26 The overall breakdown of calls recorded by the College detectors was as follows: common
pipistrelle (68% of all calls), soprano pipistrelle (26%) and Nyctalus (6%).
3.27 The static detectors located outside the College grounds recorded only soprano pipistrelle
and Nyctalus calls with an average number of soprano calls per detector being 4 (range 0-
10), and Nyctalus being 0.5 (range 0-5).
3.28 The surveyors walking the transects recorded mainly individual soprano and occasional
common pipistrelle bats as commuting and foraging individual bats as summarised on
Figure3.5.

BatRoostEmergenceSurvey
3.29 No bats were seen or filmed to emerge from any building during the roost emergence
survey completed on 30 September 2014.
3.30 With the exception of the southern boundary of the College, no bat calls were recorded by
any of the detectors within the College during the emergence survey or were heard by the
surveyors within the College.
3.31 At 19.19 (37 minutes after sunset), a single commuting common pipistrelle bat was seen
and recorded flying from east to west along the line of small trees and shrubs that
delineate the southern boundary of the College alongside the back gardens of a line of
neighbouring semi-detached residential housing. The timing, height and direction of flight
suggested that the bat had emerged from an off-site roost – see Figure3.5.
3.32 At 19.28, a single commuting soprano pipistrelle bat flew along the southern boundary of
the site in the same direction as the common pipistrelle recorded nine minutes earlier.
3.33 At 19.32 a high flying (commuting) Nyctalus bat was heard above the College but the bat
was not seen.

ConclusionsandRecommendations
BatRoosts
3.34 The static bat detectors recorded early call times of soprano pipistrelle in July (17 minutes
after sunset) and common pipistrelle in August (14 minutes after sunset).

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3.35 The July record was from the tree line that bounds the northern edge of the northern
College playing fields and is considered most likely to represent a bat that had been
roosting in a residential property somewhere close to the College playing fields to the east.
3.36 The August record of a common pipistrelle at 14 minutes after sun-set was recorded by a
detector located within the College grounds next to the southern boundary of the site
suggesting the presence of a roost close to or within the site.
3.37 The September bat roost emergence survey recorded no bats emerging from buildings
within the College and recorded negligible bat activity levels suggesting strongly that the
College does not support roosting bats, and that the early August recording of a common
pipistrelle was more likely to have been a bat roosting in an off-site residential house rather
than within a College building.

Valuation
3.38 The site can be valued for commuting and foraging bats using an approach described by
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Wray, S. etal (2010) .
3.39 Based on the survey findings, the land within the red line site boundary can be assessed of
being of “District, local or parish” value for foraging and commuting bats, with lines of
trees, shrubs, waterways, scrub and gardens being the most important features. The
College itself is a relatively inhospitable location for bats with large areas of land being
dominated by buildings and hard standing that are relatively well illuminated after dark,
and lacking insects on which bats could feed. The exception to this appears to be the
peripheral undeveloped habitat areas close to the southern boundary of the College which
are unilluminated and support a number of trees and a small sheltered grassland area in
close proximity to neighbouring gardens.

Recommendations
3.40 Consideration should be given to the incorporation of enclosed bat boxes into the external
brickwork of new buildings as a biodiversity enhancement – see [Link]

3.41 Consideration should also be given to maintaining peripheral habitat areas unilluminated
and to develop a soft landscape strategy that promotes insect diversity particularly around
the periphery of the site for the benefit of bats and other wildlife.

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4 OtherSpecies
Background
4.1 As part of the current survey, a watching brief was maintained for European hedgehog
Erinaceuseuropaeus during the bat transect survey work, and to assess the habitat present
for their likely importance to invertebrate species of conservation concern.

Hedgehog
4.2 No hedgehogs were seen at any point during the two after dark bat transect surveys
completed in July and August 2014.

Invertebrates
4.3 The semi-natural habitats present on site were dominated by short turf amenity grassland
of negligible value to invertebrate species of conservation concern. In general, there were
no habitats present within the red line area that were considered to be of particular
importance for invertebrate conservation.
4.4 The exception to this was the presence of a dead tree stump with evidence of beetle boring
located next to a public footpath alongside the River Crane to the south of the site at grid
reference TQ 15510, 73520 – see Figure4.1.
4.5 The stump has the potential to support the legally protected stag beetle Lucanuscervus.

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