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Blackmore Gate, Lynton & Barnstaple
Railway Reinstatement:
Arboricultural method statement
Prepared for: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Trust
Project ref: D14 280 05
Date: July 2015
Prepared by: JP Associates
46 St Peter Street
Tiverton
EX16 6NR
T 0845 643 1161
F 01884 258340
Wwww.jp-associates.co.uk
JP Associates (Consultants) Ltd. Company registered in Cardiff No. 4578455. Registered office as above
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Blackmore Gate:Arboricultural method statement
JP Associates, 46 St Peter Street, Tiverton, EX16 6NRRef: D14 280 05 Date: July 2015 Page 2 of 11
View of hedgerow to north of A399 looking west towards Blackmore Gate, hedgerowwill require re location to achieve the visibility splays
View of proposed car parking area to north of A399, note the vegetated spoilmounds in the middle ground that will need to be removed
Blackmore Gate:Arboricultural method statement
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Blackmore Gate, Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Reinstatement: Arboricultural Management Program
Client: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Trust
Prepared by JP Associates
This management schedule has been prepared to outline the tree works necessary to implement the proposed reinstatement ofthe railway and associated construction.
The numbering on this schedule corresponds with numbering on the tree survey schedule prepared by Gary Snellgrove in 2014.
All work is to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998, (2010) Recommendations for Tree Works by suitably qualified, insuredand experienced arborists.
It should be noted that some of the trees are covered by a Tree Preservation Order and works to those trees (other than toimplement approved development) will require an application to be made and approved in writing by ENPA prior to the worksbeing carried out.
Trees recorded as individuals
Tree Description Tree Works and Management Recommendations
0001 Beech No works required0002 Beech Fell0003 Beech Lift crown and shorten branches to allow construction access for the engine shed0004 Beech Lift crown and shorten branches to allow construction access for the engine shed0005 Beech Fell to facilitate railway track reinstatement0006 Ash Lift canopy if required over course of reinstated railway0007 Ash No works required0008 Beech No works required0009 Ash No works required
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0010 Beech To be felled0011 Beech To be felled0012 Ash To be felled0013 Ash To be felled0014 Ash To be felled0015 Ash To be felled0016 Hazel To be felled0017 Rowan To be felled0018 Sycamore To be felled0019 Beech Review result of decay test carried out by Gary Snellgrove0020 Beech No works required0021 Beech No works required0022 Beech No works required0023 Birch No works required0024 Birch To be felled0025 Ash No works required0026 Ash No works required0027 Birch No works required0028 Rowan No works required0029 Birch To be felled0030 Birch No works required0031 Sycamore No works required but fell birch growing into lower crown0032 Scots pine No works required0033 Scots pine Fell0034 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on north side0035 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on north side0036 Beech To be felled to allow new access0037 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on north side0038 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on north side
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0039 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on all sides0040 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0041 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0042 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0042 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0043 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0044 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0045 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0046 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0047 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0048 Beech To be felled to allow new access through hedge bank0049 Beech To be felled to allow new access through hedge bank0050 Beech To be felled to allow new access through hedge bank0051 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0052 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0053 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0054 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0055 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0056 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0057 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0058 Beech Crown lift to 3m above ground level on either side of the hedge bank0059 Oak To be felled to allow new access through hedge bank0060 Beech Retained0061 Beech
61-70 Part of hedge bank to be repositioned, trees will be coppiced to approx. 300mm from bank height
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0067 Beech
61-70 Part of hedge bank to be repositioned, trees will be coppiced to approx. 300mm from bank height0068 Beech0069 Beech0070 Beech0071 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0072 Sycamore Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0073 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0074 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0075 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0076 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0077 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0078 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0079 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0080 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0081 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0082 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0083 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0084 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0085 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0086 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0087 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0088 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0089 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0090 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0091 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0092 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access0093 Beech Crown lift on south side to 3m above ground level to provide access
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Groups of trees
G1 90% Willow, 7% hazel, 3% hawthorn To be felled/cleared to facilitate railway track reinstatementG2 50% Willow, 35% ash, 10% birch, 5% rowan To be felled/cleared to facilitate railway track reinstatementG3 3 ash To be felled/clearedG4 6 ash To be felled/clearedG5 5 ash To be felled/clearedG6 75% ash, 10% field maple, 15% beech To be felled/clearedG7 3 ash, 1 birch To be felled/clearedG8 Ash To be felled/clearedG9 3 ash, 2 birch To be felled/clearedG10 75% Hawthorn, 25% hazel RetainedG11 3 ash To be felled/clearedG12 2 ash To be felled/clearedG13 95% Beech, 2% elder, 3% hawthorn RetainedG14 Beech
G14 –G16 part of hedge bank to be repositionedG15 BeechG16 BeechG17 99% Beech, 1% sycamore Part of retained boundary hedge bank, to be trimmed/crown lifted
Based on Layout; LUC Landscape proposals plan, drawing no. LD_PLN_005
This table outlines the arboricultural impacts of the proposed development and details measures to mitigate any significant adverse effects.
Impact assessment:
None – No effect, no mitigation needed; Slight – limited impact, but effects can be successfully mitigated; Significant – notable impacts,mitigation measures are likely to be largely effective but there may be some outstanding effects; Substantial – considerable impacts,mitigation measures are not feasible or are likely to be ineffective in overcoming impacts, & the proposals may require amendment.
Background: This arboricultural impact assessment has been prepared in support of a planning application to reinstate part of the Lynton &Barnstaple Railway and redevelop the Blackmore gate site. This AIA should be read in conjunction with the attached JP Associatesarboricultural method statement and tree protection plans.
A tree survey on the site was carried out by Gary Snellgrove in 2014 that identified the trees on the site; the numbering in this AIA followsthe numbering used in the tree survey.
TreeNo Species & age class Proposed location in
proposed projectImpact/treeprotection
implicationsProposed
mitigation/actionImplications
aftermitigation
002 Beech, matureIn hedge bank next tonorthern corner of proposedengine shed
Significant -Construction accessneeded immediatelyadjacent to tree, wellwithin RPA, Felling tofacilitate proposedworks due to rootencroachment
Suggest standard tree ortrees be planted in hedgebank to provide eventualreplacement
Slight
003, 004 Beech, mature (twin stemmed) In hedge bank to north ofproposed engine shed
Potentially significant,construction withinRPA
Crown lifting required foraccess, excavation/workswithin RPA to be carriedout under an arboriculturalmethod statement
May belastingsignificanteffects
005 Beech, mature Hedge bank next to courseof railway track
Felling required due toproximity to track
Replacement planting Slight
006 Ash, middle aged Hedge bank next to courseof railway track
Crown lifting requiredover the course of therailway None needed None
0010 Beech, middle aged Adjacent to course ofrailway track
Felling required due toproximity to track Replacement planting Slight
Species & age classProposed locationin proposed project
Impact/treeprotectionimplications
Proposedmitigation/action
Implicationsaftermitigation
G9 3 ash, 2 birch, young Within re designedcar parking area tonorth of A39
To be felled/cleared Compensatory replantingin proposed landscapescheme
Slight
G10 75% Hawthorn, 25% hazel, young Eastern edge of carparking area to northof A39
Retained group NA NA
G11 3 ash, youngWithin re designedcar parking area tonorth of A39
To be felled/cleared Compensatory replantingin proposed landscapescheme
Slight
G12 2 ash, youngWithin re designedcar parking area tonorth of A39
To be felled/cleared Compensatory replantingin proposed landscapescheme
Slight
G13 95% Beech, 2% elder, 3% hawthorn,mixed age
Part of hedgerow tosouth of main carparking area
Retained NA NA
G14 – G16 Beech, middle aged Next to A399 Part of hedgerow tobe relocated backinto site
Hedgerow relocation tobe carried out under aspecific methodstatement
Significant
GroupNo.
Species & age classProposed locationin proposed project
Impact/treeprotectionimplications
Proposedmitigation/action
Implicationsaftermitigation
G17 99% Beech, 1% sycamore, middleaged
Part of retainedboundary hedgebank,
Potential rootdisturbance, to betrimmed/crown liftedas required
Tree protectionmeasures
Slight
Notes:
While it will be necessary to fell some trees on the site to facilitate the proposals they are generally relatively small semi mature trees or are part ofgroups rather than significant individuals and the visual impacts can successfully be mitigated by new planting.In terms of impacts on retained trees there will be some, where the excavation or build up impinges upon the root protection areas, for example thetrees lining the new car parks, however this will be limited as far as possible by the methods of construction used and by following the measuresoutlined in the arboricultural method statement.
References:
BS 5837: 2012 ‘Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction – Recommendations’ (British Standards Institute)
SITE INSPECTION REPORT FORM
Inspection undertaken by:
Accompanied by:
Contractors on site:
SITE CLIENT SITE REF INS No
DATE REASON FOR INSPECTION PREVIOUS REF & DATE
PREVIOUS NOTED ISSUES
INSPECTION NOTES
ACTION BY DATE
ACTION BY DATE
ACTION BY DATE
ACTION BY DATE
CIRCULATE TO
DATE
ENGINE SHEDProposed Level 272.5
1:10 Gradient
1:2.5 Grass Bank
LOCATION FORNEW BUS STOP
NEW PLANTING TO FILTERVIEWS OF CAR PARK
NEW HEDGE BANK
NEW HEDGE BANK
LOCATION FORNEW BUS STOP
TREE CLUMPS TO FILTERVIEWS OF CATTLE MARKET
TWO ACCESSIBLEPARKING BAYS
INDICATIVE RETAININGWALLS TO ENGINEERSDETAILS
TREES RETAINED
EXISTING HEDGE BANKRETAINED
NEW 4M WIDEACCESS TRACK
NEW ENTRANCEREQUIRED
1:2.5 Grass Bank
EXISTING HEDGE TO BERETAINED
NEW TOILETS ANDINTERPRETATION CENTRE
INTERPRETATION POINT
NEW PUBLICAMENITY SPACE
PASTURE
VIEW OFEXMOOR
NEW HEDGE BANK &DITCH
NEW HEDGE BANK &DITCH
NEW HEDGE BANK
NEW FENCE TOPREVENT ACCESS
NEW FENCE TOPREVENT ACCESS
NEW 4M WIDEACCESS TRACK
20 PUBLIC CAR PARKINGSPACES 2.4X4.8M
VEHICLERESTING AREA
INDICATIVE TUNNELDETAILED DESIGN
PROVIDED BY ENGINEER.HORIZONTAL & VERTICALTRACKING REQUIRED TO
UNDERPASS LOCATIONREFER TO TYPICAL
DESIGN PROVIDED BYENGINEERS
NEW HEDGEBANK
INDICATIVE RETAININGWALL
1:2.5 Grass Bank
NEW TREE CLUMPS TOPROVIDE BACKDROP TOENGINE SHED WHENVIEWED FROMILFRACOMBE ROAD
NEW TREE CLUMPS TOPROVIDE BACKDROP TOENGINE SHED WHENVIEWED FROMILFRACOMBE ROAD
Blackmore Gate, Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Reinstatement:Tree Protection Plan
Key:
Tree protection:Pink lines - tree protection barriersPurple lines - hedge protection fencesPink hatched area - non-dig footpath
Red trees/vegetation - to be felled/ clearedGreen trees/vegetation - to be retained
ATTENTION:IMPORTANT INFORMATION- READ CAREFULLY
Failure to properly implement and adhere to the treeprotection measures outlined on this plan may constitute abreach of the planning conditions, this may lead to the LPAtaking official enforcement action.
If non implementation of tree protection measuresresults in damage, including root damage by compactionor severance, or the death of legally protected trees, thismay constitute a CRIMINAL OFFENCE and result inprosecution.
Tree Protection Notes :
Tree & hedge protection fences shall be erected prior to any demolition,development or ground works taking place on the site. They shall formsacosanct construction exclusion zones (CEZs) & shall be kept clear ofconstruction activity, material storage and fires, no excavations shalltake place within the CEZs.No topsoil stripping shall take place within the CEZs or prior to theerection of the protective fences
The protection fences shall remain in place until completion ofconstruction & shall only be removed as part of the final landscapeworks.The protection fences shall be regularly inspected to ensure theyremain effective and any defects shall be rectified immediately. In theinterests of safety mature trees shall be inspected annually or afterperiods of high winds
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INDICATIVE ADDITIONALAREA REQUIRED FORCOACH WAITING AREA
APPROXIMATELY 176PARKING SPACES, SUBJECTTO TREE SURVEY
HEDGE BREAK REQUIREDFOR CIRCULATION
HEDGE BREAK REQUIREDFOR CIRCULATION
EXISTING HEDGEBANK RETAINED
EXISTING HEDGE BANKRETAINED
EXISTING HEDGE BANKRETAINED
LOCATION FORNEW BUS STOP
NEW PLANTING TO FILTERVIEWS OF CAR PARK
NEW HEDGE BANK
NEW HEDGE BANK
LOCATION FORNEW BUS STOP
TREE CLUMPS TO FILTERVIEWS OF CATTLE MARKET
TWO ACCESSIBLEPARKING BAYS
TREES RETAINED
1:2.5 GrassBank
EXISTING HEDGE TO BERETAINED
NEW TOILETS ANDINTERPRETATION CENTRE
NEW HEDGE BANK
20 PUBLIC CAR PARKINGSPACES 2.4X4.8M
VEHICLERESTING AREA
INDICATIVE TUNNELDETAILED DESIGN
PROVIDED BY ENGINEER.HORIZONTAL & VERTICALTRACKING REQUIRED TO
ENSURE ANTICIPATEDVEHICLES DON'T GROUND
TEN ACCESSIBLEPARKING BAYS
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
UNDERPASS LOCATIONREFER TO TYPICAL
DESIGN PROVIDED BYENGINEERS
NEW FENCE ANDGATE TO PREVENTACCESS
COACH DROP OFF
EXISTING LEVELSSIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED
10 CAR PARKING SPACES
AMENITY SPACE
STATION
EXISTING HEDGEBANK RETAINED
STEPPED ACCESSTO UNDERPASS
PATH
NEW RAMPEDACCESS& SUPPORTINGRETAININGWALLS
RELOCATEDWATER TOWER
& SIGNAL BOX
NEW EXTENSION
ROAD LEVELS REQUIRERAISING
FENCED COACHDROP-OFF/ PICK-UP
EXISTING HEDGEBANK
EXISTING HEDGEBANK
EXISTING LEVELSSIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED
RETAINING WALLAND RAILINGSREQUIRED TO
PLATFORM EDGEPARTIALLY SCREENEDBY 1:3 EMBANKMENT
RETAINING WALL AND RAILINGSREQUIRED TO PLATFORM EDGE. WALL
PARTIALLY SCREENED BY APPROX 1:3GRASS EMBANKMENT. VISIBLE EXTENT OF
WALL APPROX 2M AT SOUTHERN END(CHANGE IN LEVEL 3.7M) AND 0.5M AT
NORTHERN END (CHANGE IN LEVEL 1.5M)
PLA
TFO
RM
INDICATIVE RETAININGWALLS TO ENGINEERSDETAILS
TREES INPAVING
PLA
TFO
RM
PLA
TFO
RM
PLA
TFO
RM
PLAYGROUNDAREA
CROSSING
LAWN
OP
OP
OP
EXISTING DEVON HEDGE TO BECUT BACK AND REPOSITIONED
Blackmore Gate, Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Reinstatement:Tree Protection Plan
Key:
Tree protection:Pink lines - tree protection barriersPurple lines - hedge protection fencesPink hatched area - non-dig footpath
Red trees/vegetation - to be felled/ clearedGreen trees/vegetation - to be retained
ATTENTION:IMPORTANT INFORMATION- READ CAREFULLY
Failure to properly implement and adhere to the treeprotection measures outlined on this plan may constitute abreach of the planning conditions, this may lead to the LPAtaking official enforcement action.
If non implementation of tree protection measuresresults in damage, including root damage by compactionor severance, or the death of legally protected trees, thismay constitute a CRIMINAL OFFENCE and result inprosecution.
Tree Protection Notes :
Tree & hedge protection fences shall be erected prior to any demolition,development or ground works taking place on the site. They shall formsacosanct construction exclusion zones (CEZs) & shall be kept clear ofconstruction activity, material storage and fires, no excavations shalltake place within the CEZs.No topsoil stripping shall take place within the CEZs or prior to theerection of the protective fences
The protection fences shall remain in place until completion ofconstruction & shall only be removed as part of the final landscapeworks.The protection fences shall be regularly inspected to ensure theyremain effective and any defects shall be rectified immediately. In theinterests of safety mature trees shall be inspected annually or afterperiods of high winds