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APRIL 2018 | RVF/AMS/SK | R0395_14G

FRENCHAY HOSPITAL, BRISTOL

WIDER GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE


LANDSCAPE AND ECOLOGICAL
MANAGEMENT PLAN

ON BEHALF OF REDROW HOMES

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (AS AMENDED)


PLANNING AND COMPULSORY PURCHASE ACT 2004

Prepared by Pegasus Environmental in conjunction with


Ecosulis.

Pegasus - A. Smith & R. Friesner


Ecosulis – S. King

Revision Initial Date


Rev A Minor amendment to client comment. AMS 20.02.2017
Rev B Appendix 1 updated. AMS 02.03.2017
Rev C Minor amendments in accordance with approved RVF 09.06.2017
LEMP (R0395_01F) and to client/LPA comments.
Rev D Minor amendments to client comment; inclusion of Allotments (App4) RVF 12.06.2017
Rev E Amended to LPA comments RVF 26.09.2017
Rev F Amended to LPA comments RVF 09.11.2017
(maintenance table 8 croquet/cricket pitch only)
Rev G Amended plans inserted into Appendix 1 & 2 only RVF 09.04.2018

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CONTENTS:
Page No:

1. INTRODUCTION 1
2. SITE DESCRIPTION 4
3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS 6
4. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 7
5. MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATION 9

APPENDICES:

APPENDIX 1: DETAILED PUBLIC OPEN SPACE LANDSCAPE PROPOSALS


APPENDIX 2: PUBLIC OPEN SPACE MEASUREMENTS PLAN
APPENDIX 3: MANAGEMENT PLAN TABLES
APPENDIX 4: ALLOTMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

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1. INTRODUCTION
Purpose Of The Management Plan

1.1 The purpose of this landscape and ecological management plan is as follows:

• To ensure that clear objectives for the public open space landscaped areas
within the Wider Green Infrastructure of Frenchay Hospital are agreed and
laid down;

• To set clear standards for the performance of landscape maintenance work


following handover from the landscape contractor;

• To identify, manage and resolve possible conflicts between different users


of the site;

• To develop work programmes and schedules for landscape maintenance


staff;

• To help in the allocation of financial resources for landscape maintenance;

• To help monitor success and progress against management targets;

• To ensure that the ecological interest of the site is protected in the long-
term.

Planning Background

1.2 This Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) has been produced to
support the Reserved Matters application for the Wider Green Infrastructure of
the Frenchay Development.

1.3 This LEMP is written in accordance with the approved LEMP, (ref. R.0395_01F)
produced in order to discharge planning condition 17 in relation to the planning
application (Application number: PT13/0002/O).

Management Aims

1.4 The main aims for the Wider Green Infrastructure landscape management and
maintenance are:

• To ensure that existing site features are appropriately managed to


maximise longevity and allow them to retain their size and natural shape;

• To retain, protect and enhance the nature conservation value of existing


and new habitats across the site and to protect and enhance biodiversity;

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• To ensure long-term management of retained and created habitats to


maintain quality and offer suitable habitat for wildlife;

• To ensure that newly planted areas become established;

• To present an attractive and safe environment for home owners, workers


and other users;

• To ensure that hard and soft landscape areas are fit for purpose and do
not pose a health and safety hazard to the public;

• To carry out maintenance work according to best practice using


sustainable techniques and materials;

• To offer recreational space for residents and locals, whilst meeting the
needs of wildlife;

• To use locally indigenous species, where appropriate, to reinforce local


distinctiveness and character and provide maximum benefit to local
wildlife;

• To ensure provision and connectivity for wildlife within and between new
and existing habitats;

• To provide an appropriate level of management intervention ranging from


a moderate (recreational areas) to a minimal approach;

• To fulfil all the legal requirements in relation to the protection,


management and enhancement of the ecological features of the
management site, in particular, those that relate to nature conservation;

• To ensure the protection and management of target species/groups,


including bats, badger, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and local
flora;

• To contribute to LBAP targets and strategies, by increasing net biodiversity


on the site;

• To monitor the success of management and undertake reactive


management and modification of the operations of the Landscape and
Ecological Habitat Plan, where required.

1.5 Note: refer to the Arboricultural Management Plan produced to discharge the
planning conditions associated with the Lime Avenue (by Pegasus, October 2015)

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for comments upon the cyclical re-pollarding and epicormic growth removal to the
trees within the Lime Avenue.

Timings

1.6 The management and maintenance tasks set out in this plan are to be
undertaken by a landscape maintenance contractor once construction works are
complete.

1.7 During demolition all existing landscape features to be retained will be protected
using tree protection fencing as shown on the Tree Protection Plan. This will
ensure that the landscape features to be retained, including any sensitive areas,
will be protected from damage during demolition.

1.8 Any tree works required prior to demolition will be as set out in the Arboricultural
Method Statement.

Funding

1.9 The maintenance of the landscape features detailed within this LEMP will be
supported as agreed within the S106 through contributions paid by the developer
and Parish Council contributions where relevant (eg. Croquet and Cricket Pitch).

Review

1.10 This document is based on the detailed wider green infrastructure landscape
proposals submitted as part of the RM application and should be seen as an
operational guide, subject to change and improvement as the different landscape
features mature and develop. We recommend that this management plan is
reviewed and republished at five yearly intervals to ensure the management aims
are still required and relevant.

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2. SITE DESCRIPTION

2.1 The Wider Green Infrastructure landscape proposals are located along the north
east, eastern and southern boundary.

2.2 Henceforth the Wider Green Infrastructure landscape proposals will be referred to
as ‘the site’ within this document.

2.3 The existing landscape framework within the site typically comprises: retained
parkland trees, historic or otherwise, in particular a mature lime avenue; retained
woodland planting along the north-east and eastern boundaries; and an area of
open parkland south and east of the lime avenue. The majority of the existing
tree planting will be retained and supplemented with additional tree planting.

2.4 Recreational facilities will be provided within the southern area of retained green
space, as per the Public Open Space Measurements Plan (Appendix 2). These will
include two tennis courts (relocated), a croquet lawn, a two lane petanque pitch
and a cricket pitch.

2.5 A large equipped area for play will be located at the western end of the southern
portion of the site.

2.6 The retention of the southern line of the lime avenue within the site, a historic
feature, will enable a significant element of the landscape framework to be
retained. The avenue will be managed to clear undergrowth and allow the
remaining trees space to grow. Management of the retained and new planting
associated with the lime avenue must be undertaken as per the Arboriculture
Management Plan relating to discharge of conditions associated with a Lime Tree
Avenue at a Former Hospital Site, produced by Pegasus Oct 2015.

2.7 Features that provide the highest ecological value on the site will endeavour to be
retained as the design progresses from outline to detailed design. These include:
woodland habitats; boundary parkland grassland and trees; and the woodland
belt along the north-east boundary, which supports a main badger sett.

2.8 Below are the landscape enhancements and features which are included in the
Wider Green Infrastructure detailed landscape proposals:

• New planting of evergreen and deciduous parkland trees chosen to


enhance the historic landscape character;

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• Enhancement of existing grassland and creation of new grassland areas,


with a variety of types such as amenity grass, long species rich grass and
wildflower meadows;

• Ornamental planting, such as shrub/herbaceous plants around the


equipped play area;

• Retention, positive management and enhancement planting to the existing


pond;

• Retain existing access routes through open spaces with appropriate hard
surfacing;

• The Allotments will be retained and improved through clearance of scrub


vegetation with the plots laid out, levelled and topsoiled (refer to Appendix
4 for the management table for the Allotments);

• Providing appropriate street furniture such as benches, seats, picnic


benches, litter bins, signage, information boards, dog bins etc.; and

• Provision of recreational opportunities in the form of tennis courts, a


croquet lawn, a two lane petanque pitch, a cricket pitch (with pavilion) and
an equipped area for play.

2.9 In addition to habitat retention and enhancement, the scheme will include the
creation of hibernacula within woodland habitats from deadwood and log piles, as
well as the installation of new bat roosting and bird nesting features on retained
trees.

Exclusions

2.10 As previously discussed, the management of the Lime Tree Avenue is considered
within the Arboriculture Management Plan (produced by Pegasus Oct 2015)
submitted to discharge the relevant planning conditions associated with a Lime
Tree Avenue at a Former Hospital Site and is not included within this LEMP.

2.11 As stated above, in paragraph 2.8 the Community Woodland is subject to an


additional management plan, thus this LEMP should be read in conjunction with
the Woodland Management Plan produced by Barton Hyett Associates (reference
R2114_WMP_June 2017).

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3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

3.1 This section details the environmental considerations that need to be taken into
account in order to enable a full landscape and ecology management strategy for
the site.

Horticultural Peat

3.2 Horticultural peat is not to be used as mulch on any beds or as a soil conditioner,
and wherever possible plants grown without peat will be preferred to those grown
in peat.

Recycled Materials

3.3 Where appropriate use should be made of materials made from recycled
components, e.g. wood chip mulch.

Pesticides/Herbicides

3.4 The existing pond and it’s margin is to be maintained with the minimum use of
any chemicals to control weeds or pests. Weed control of areas of transplant tree
and shrub planting is to be achieved by using mulch mats and hand weeding. The
control of invasive and pernicious weeds can be carried out with targeted
applications of glyphosate-based herbicides.

Water Management

3.5 Where necessary maintenance staff are to water plants at appropriate times of
the day to ensure minimum water evaporation. If appropriate and available,
recycled water should be used, e.g. from rainwater harvesting.

Habitat Management

3.6 Opportunities for the creation of additional micro-habitats and habitat


enhancement should be taken wherever possible. For instance this could include
working with the local Wildlife Trust to erect bat and bird boxes; and allowing
deadwood, jagged stumps, splits, fungal growths and holes in tree trunks to
remain unless they are creating a safety hazard.

3.7 Ivy should be removed where it is growing into tree canopies and causing
arboricultural concern, or where it is causing reduced light levels and affecting the
success of the woodland ground flora. Any ivy to be removed shall be inspected
by an Ecologist prior to the works to ensure no roosting or hibernating bats are
present.

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4. GENERAL MAINTENANCE

4.1 All trees and shrubs shall be checked at each maintenance visit for damage,
security, firmness, fixing and support.

4.2 Any new shrubs, hedges or trees which fail1 to shall be replaced annually with the
same variety at the size specified on the original landscape planting plans. Trees
and shrubs should be checked in September and marked with paint, or noted on
a plan, as necessary. Replacements will be planted during the following planting
season. If a particular species fails to establish successfully then an alternative,
comparable species should be considered as replacement, in agreement with the
landscape consultant and the LPA.

4.3 Amenity bark mulch shall be topped up annually to a depth of 75mm where there
is bare soil in planted areas. To avoid accidentally damaging plants herbicides will
not be used to control weeds once foliage covers 75% of the ground surface.

4.4 There will also be a 1m diameter circle of mulch around trees in grass in order to
suppress grass and weed growth and minimise the risk of mower/strimmer
damage.

4.5 All root protection areas of retained trees will be kept free from disturbance e.g. a
rotavator will not be used in these areas.

4.6 Care should be taken not to overwater trees. Until well established all new shrubs
and trees are to be watered during the growing season following any dry periods
of 7 days. Planting areas are to be brought up to field capacity at each visit and
each tree is to receive 40 litres or as required. Care should be taken to ensure
applied water is absorbed into the rootzone and does not run off the surface.

4.7 Following the initial growing season soil water will be assessed in the root zone of
trees when there has been no rain for 14 days. Trees will then be watered if
required.

4.8 No pruning works to trees, hedgerows or shrubs are to be undertaken during the
general bird-nesting season of 1st March to 31st August inclusive, unless works
are essential for public safety. Essential works outside of this time period should
be subject to checks by an Ecologist to ensure there are no nesting birds present.

1
Note - The S106 requires the POS to be maintained in perpetuity, therefore does not limit the
time period for the planting of replacements.

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4.9 All tree surgery work is to be carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Work -
Recommendations, and should be undertaken by a suitably qualified and
competent contractor. If tree works are required, a suitably qualified Ecologist
should be contacted to advise on bat roosting suitability, and a pre-works survey
may be required. Future tree works to trees covered by a TPO may be subject to
TPO applications to be submitted to the LPA.

4.10 It is recommended that all new and existing planting on site be subject to on-
going management according to ecological principles to maximise the value of
these habitats to wildlife. Such an approach will involve minimised use of
pesticides and vegetation pruning works to take place outside of the bird nesting
season.

4.11 If required, a separate tree protection scheme will ensure that the retained trees
are not damaging during the construction process.

4.12 If it is found that any trees to be retained have been damaged a process of
assessment by a suitably qualified Arboriculturist and ongoing monitoring to
assess their condition will be undertaken.

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5. MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATION
Retained Trees
Management Aim
• To prolong the life and enhance the aesthetic and wildlife value of the
existing trees.

Management Objectives
• To maintain the health and visual amenity of retained trees;

• To maintain a varied age and structure of trees on site;

• Maintain appropriate level of ivy cover on trees to enhance opportunities


for bats and birds without causing adverse effects on tree health;

• To take care in construction and maintenance operations near the retained


trees; and

• To enhance their ecological/ biodiversity value;

5.2 All tree surgery work is to be carried out to BS 3998:2010 Tree Work -
Recommendations, and should be undertaken by a suitably qualified and
competent contractor. If tree works are required, a suitably qualified ecologist
should be contacted to advise on bat roosting suitability, and a pre-works survey
may be required.

5.3 Where suitable, deadwood taken from tree pruning will be retained in situ and
woodpiles will be created using cut materials from tree management works.

5.4 Hygiene works will be avoided, for example, fungal fruiting bodies should not be
removed nor trees felled unless classified as dangerous. Where a tree poses a
health and safety hazard, advice will be sought from a qualified Arboriculturalist.

5.5 No pruning works to trees are to be undertaken during the general bird-nesting
season of 1st March to 31st August inclusive, unless works are essential for public
safety. Essential works outside of this time period should be subject to checks by
an Ecologist to ensure there are no nesting birds present.

5.6 All root protection areas of retained trees will be kept free from disturbance e.g.
no rotavation will take place in these areas.

5.7 Refer to Appendix 3 Section 1 for the Retained Trees Management Table.

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Retained Woodland
Management Aim
• To maintain and enhance existing woodland habitats on the site for the
benefit of wildlife;

• To increase the functionality of the existing woodland as a visual amenity


resource.

Management Objectives
• To maintain the health and visual amenity of retained woodland;

• To enhance the ecological / biodiversity value of retained woodland;

• To improve the biodiversity of woodland understorey flora and ensure it


covers 10-30% of the woodland area;

• To provide a total tree canopy cover of between 70% and 90%;

• To minimise pedestrian access within areas of woodland to protect


habitats;

• To improve the condition of retained woodland through the removal of any


existing rubbish/litter/debris and unwanted-structures; and

• To ensure no Schedule 9 non-native plant species are present (Wildlife and


Countryside Act 1981).

5.8 No pruning works to trees or shrubs are to be undertaken during the general
bird-nesting season of 1st March to 31st August inclusive, unless works are
essential for public safety. Essential works outside of this time period should be
subject to checks by an Ecologist to ensure there are no nesting birds present.

5.9 A detailed survey of the retained areas of woodland will be performed by a


qualified Arboriculturalist, following which in conjunction with the Local Planning
Authority an initial management programme will be produced for the retained
woodland, along with a plan illustrating the /detailing the removal works, to be
approved by the local planning authority. This is likely to include thinning
operations to improve the structure and allow continuous canopy cover that will
aid in its long term management.

5.10 In the year following any initial works, as set out by the Arboriculturalist,
selective thinning of the retained woodland will take place to encourage diversity

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ground flora and varied age structure. Exact details of thinning works will be
confirmed following the initial detailed survey of woodland areas.

5.11 During the initial survey the trees will be inspected for defects and poor health. If
an Arboriculturalist identifies any trees as diseased or a health and safety risk,
then necessary remedial works will be carried out as soon as possible.
Consultation with the Ecologist with regards to potential for roosting bats will be
undertaken prior to any action being taken. Following the initial inspection, a
qualified Arboriculturalist will assess the necessary timescales for on-going
inspections for defects and poor health, typically at three yearly intervals.

5.12 Any exposed cavities, hanging and fallen dead wood (which does not pose a
health and safety risk or block public access routes) will be retained in situ to
provide valuable habitat for bats, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates

5.13 Annual monitoring surveys will take place by a qualified Ecologist to identify any
non-native invasive species required for removal.

5.14 In certain areas of the retained woodland, where important ecological habitats
are located or for areas allocated for nature conservation, pedestrian access will
be discouraged. Where frequent pedestrian access is noted within these sensitive
areas (i.e. where paths are developing), additional planting of shrub species will
be implemented to discourage access. This may then require temporary fencing
until shrub/understorey planting is established enough to form a barrier.

5.15 Natural regeneration will be encouraged following storm damage/strong winds, by


allowing light back to the woodland floor a greater diversity of woodland ground
flora and fauna will be encouraged.

5.16 Refer to Appendix 3 Section 2 for the Retained Woodland Management Table and
to the Woodland Management Plan produced by Barton Hyett Associates
(reference R2114_WMP_June2017)

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Retained Coppice Areas


Management Aim
• To coppice areas of woodland using a traditional good management
practice to encourage biodiversity.

Management Objectives
• To maintain the coppiced trees to ensure their on-going health and
longevity;

• To encourage the biodiversity value of the woodland floor fauna and flora;

• To remove invasive species; and

• To keep coppice woodland areas free from litter and other waste.

5.17 An initial survey will be undertaken by a qualified arboriculturalist of the existing


areas of coppice woodland to establish the species mix and what level of
coppicing has been undertaken historically. Using this information a regime of
coppicing will be established, with 25% of the species cut back every five years
on rotation, the timings for coppicing are dependant upon the species and will be
confirmed following the initial survey.

5.18 Coppicing will allow light back to the woodland floor and encourage a greater
diversity of woodland ground flora and fauna. By managing the woodland at
different stages of regrowth, slightly different ecosystems are established.

5.19 It is recommended that coppicing take place during the dormant winter months,
i.e. from December to March. No pruning works are to be undertaken during the
general bird-nesting season of 1st March to 31st August inclusive, unless works
are essential for public safety. Essential works outside of this time period should
be subject to checks by an Ecologist to ensure there are no nesting birds present.

5.20 Refer to Appendix 3 Section 3 for the Retained Coppice Areas Management Table.

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Retained Scrub
Management Aim
• To manage the existing areas of scrub to maximise biodiversity and
habitat value.

Management Objective
• To maintain the retained scrub to ensure their on-going health and
longevity;

• To enhance the biodiversity value of the retained scrub;

• To remove invasive species; and

• To keep areas free from litter and other waste.

5.21 An initial review will be undertaken of the existing areas of scrub to establish the
current level of management. Using this information a regime of rotational cutting
will be established, with 20% of the scrub being cut back every third year. When
cutting, avoid creating access routes.

5.22 Adjacent patches of scrub should not be cut sequentially, as this reduces the
foliage available for invertebrates to feed on.

5.23 Edges should be cut as a scalloped edge between scrub and adjacent low
vegetation (e.g. grass/shrub/tree stands).

5.24 It is recommended that cutting of scrub take place during the dormant winter
months, i.e. from December to March. No pruning works are to be undertaken
during the general bird-nesting season of 1st March to 31st August inclusive.

5.25 Refer to Appendix 3 Section 4 for the Retained Scrub Management Table.

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Retained Pond
Management Aim
• To maintain the pond and associated marginal / aquatic planting as a safe
and attractive landscape feature with ecological value.

Management Objectives
• To maintain the pond in a safe and attractive condition;

• To keep the pond free from litter and rubbish;

• Maintain planting in a good condition and to control weeds / algae and


other opportunistic or invasive species; and

• To ensure the marginal and aquatic planting maintains ecological value.

5.26 An initial survey of the pond by a qualified Ecologist will be undertaken to


establish the current type and extent of vegetation, following which
recommendations will be made for the initial management of the pond i.e.
removal of overgrown / invasive planting or algae.

5.27 Additional planting of appropriate aquatic and marginal plant species will take
place to increase the biodiversity of the pond whilst retaining a habitat of
ecological value, refer to Appendix 1 for the Pond Enhancement Proposals plan
(drawing reference R0395_16).

5.28 The management of the pond should ensure a safe and attractive water feature
whilst maintaining biodiversity value.

5.29 Any maintenance of the existing pond will be undertaken between October and
February to avoid impacts on amphibians using these features for breeding and to
lie outside of the general bird-nesting season.

5.30 Refer to Appendix 3 Section 5 for the Retained Pond Management Table.

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New Tree Planting


Management Aim
• To ensure successful establishment of new tree planting;

• To present a visible indication of high quality maintenance.

Management Objectives
• To maintain newly planted trees to ensure good survival rate and
development;

• To minimise competition from grass and weeds; and

• To maintain well-shaped healthy trees which do not present a hazard to


site users.

5.31 An annual Quantified Tree Risk Assessment of all trees will be carried out by a
qualified Arboriculturist and any necessary remedial works carried out as soon as
possible. All arisings shall be removed from site.

5.32 All tree work should be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 (or any
subsequent updates). New tree management and maintenance and any
replacement tree planting should be carried out in accordance with BS
8545:2014.

5.33 Tree stakes and ties will be regularly checked during the establishment period
and adjusted as necessary to ensure that the developing trees are not damaged.
Stakes and ties will be removed by the landscape maintenance contractor at the
earliest opportunity (between year 3 and year 5) when he considers that the
trees are self supporting. All stakes and ties will be removed from site to a legal
disposal facility.

5.34 There will be a minimal pruning policy for trees as pruning wounds can provide a
source of infection. Formative pruning of new trees will be carried out to remove
dead and diseased wood and to create a well-balanced tree with a single leader.
Clear stems of 2 metres will be maintained by rubbing off any shoots and when
the trees reach 5 to 6 metres high lower branches will be removed to give a clear
stem height of approximately 2.4 metres.

5.35 No pruning works are to be undertaken during the general bird-nesting season of
1st March to 31st August inclusive, unless works are essential for public safety.

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Essential tree works outside of this time period should be subject to checks by an
Ecologist to ensure there are no nesting birds present.

5.36 If trees die the reason for death shall be investigated and addressed before
replanting a replacement. If death is due to the planting conditions these shall be
ameliorated. If death is due to pests or disease and likely to be present in the
future a resistant species or an alternative similar tree shall be selected.

5.37 Where trees have become moribund due to compaction or lack of nutrients soil
aeration techniques and the use of inoculants shall be considered.

5.38 Care should be taken not to overwater trees, the soil water will be assessed in
the root zone of the trees when there has been no rain for 14 days. Trees will be
watered if required. Once established (i.e. after 2 to 3 years) trees should not
require watering.

5.39 All newly planted trees over 1.5m high will be held so that movement at the root
collar is minimised until new roots have developed to anchor the tree. Trees will
establish anchor roots better, increase stem girth and form a better stem taper if
it is allowed to move in the wind (whilst remaining firmly fixed at ground level).
Therefore, low staking (75mm dia x 1.5m length) will be used and attached to the
tree at approximately 600mm above ground level. The trees will be staked using
proprietary rubber ties and must be firmly fixed with a spacing device to prevent
chafing against the tree.

5.40 Refer to Appendix 3 Section 6 for the New Tree Planting Management Table.

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Amenity Grass, Long Species Rich Grass, Wildflower Meadow and Bulbs
Management Aim
• For amenity grass areas to present visible indication of high quality,
regular site maintenance;

• For the long species rich grass / wildflower meadow grass and bulb areas
to be maintained as attractive landscape features with high ecological
value.

Management Objectives
• To maintain amenity grass and long species rich grass areas at specified
height;

• To control weeds in amenity lawns;

• To keep grass areas free from litter and other waste;

• To allow bulbs areas to flower each year and to enhance species richness
by maintaining a local seed base;

• To limit scrub invasion within wildflower areas;

• To increase the floristic diversity of these areas, and manage for benefit to
wildlife; and

• To keep grass areas in good condition.

5.41 Note: Grass growth regulator will not be permitted

5.42 In preparing grass areas it will be ensured that root protection areas of retained
trees will be kept free from disturbance e.g. no rotavation will take place in these
areas.

5.43 Amenity grass areas shall have a well kept appearance at all times and shall be
regularly cut per annum to maintain a height of between 25 and 65mm. Long
species rich grass shall be cut less regularly to maintain a height of 100-150mm,
cutting will be suspended from late May to late July/early August to allow species
to flower and seed.

5.44 Arisings shall be swept from hard surfaces adjacent to amenity grass / long
species rich grass areas after each visit.

5.45 Junctions between amenity grass or long species rich grass areas and plant beds
and hard surfaces shall be regularly edged and trimmed to maintain a neat and

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tidy appearance. In order to avoid damage to trees in amenity grass areas / long
species rich grass areas no mower or strimmer will be allowed within 1 metre of a
tree trunk.

5.46 Litter shall be hand picked and bagged from all grass areas prior to cutting. Bags
shall be removed from site and legally disposed of.

5.47 Areas of failed grass shall be prepared and re-sown with the specified seed mix
either in April or September.

5.48 Long species rich grassland will be established using an appropriate seed mix
suitable for regular mowing, an example of which is Emorsgate’s ‘General Purpose
Meadow Grassland Mixture’ EG1, but alternatives from other suppliers may be
acceptable. No herbicide shall be used on longer grassland areas to allow species
richness and to encourage wildflowers.

5.49 Wildflower meadow will be established using an appropriate wildflower seed mix,
an example of which is EW1 – Woodland Mixture by Emorsgate, but alternatives
from other suppliers may be acceptable.

5.50 The wildflower grassland to along the north eastern boundary will be cut on a
rotational basis, creating a varied sward structure and diversity of micro-climate
conditions that will benefit invertebrates. A single cut will be undertaken in late
August/September to ensure that the main flowering and seeding period is
avoided. All arisings will be removed from these areas following the cut. To the
southern boundary the wildflower grassland areas will be cut as a whole, with a
single cut as per the north eastern boundary.

5.51 For croquet lawn and cricket pitch grass maintenance refer to the following
section.

5.52 Refer to Appendix 3 Section 7 for the Amenity Grass, Long Species Rich Grass,
Wildflower Meadow and Bulbs Management Table.

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Croquet Lawn and Cricket Pitch


Management Aim
• Maintain croquet lawn and cricket pitch to ensure fit for purpose during
playing season.

Management Objectives
• To maintain grass of croquet lawn and cricket pitch;

• To control weeds in croquet lawn and cricket pitch;

• To keep croquet lawn and cricket pitch free from litter and other waste;

• To ensure croquet lawn is suitably demarcated; and

• To keep croquet lawn and cricket pitch in overall in good condition.

5.53 If weeds, pests or diseases are evident, herbicides and pesticides should only be
applied according to manufacturer’s recommendations, and by qualified personnel
holding the relevant certificate issued by the National Proficiency Test Council
(NPTC).

5.54 Refer to Appendix 3 Section 8 for the Croquet Lawn and Cricket Pitch
Management Table.

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Ornamental Planting - new shrub /herbaceous planting


Management Aim
• To establish areas of new ornamental planting and to present visible
indication of high quality, regular site maintenance.

Management Objectives
• To maintain newly planted shrubs, herbaceous and ground cover to ensure
a good survival rate and development;

• To minimise competition from grass and weeds;

• To keep planted areas free from litter and other waste.

5.55 Formative pruning will be kept to a minimum but where necessary diseased and
damaged wood will be removed. Where shrubs overhang path edges they will be
neatly clipped back in order to maintain the full width of pedestrian access routes.

5.56 Planting beds will be checked regularly throughout the growing season for pests
and diseases and treated as necessary. If a particular plant becomes subject to a
fatal pest or disease it shall be replaced by an alternative resistant plant with a
similar form and habit, if approved by the LPA.

5.57 Refer to Appendix 3 Section 9 for the Ornamental Planting Management Table.

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Playground Equipment and Ball Stop Net


Management Aim
• To regularly inspect and maintain play / recreation areas and the ball stop
net to comply with current legislation and regulations.

Management Objective
• To maintain the play / recreational equipment and the ball stop net in a
safe and viable state which ensures freedom from unacceptable risk.

5.58 All play equipment, both formal and informal, and the ball stop net will be
inspected annually by a qualified independent specialist (e.g. RoSPA) to identify
any obvious hazards. All formal pieces of play equipment will undergo frequent
checks to ensure the equipment is safe and fit for purpose. The high-quality
appearance of the equipment will be maintained through maintenance inspections
with work undertaken as required.

5.59 Whilst annual inspection is not mandatory law, Section 3 of the Health and Safety
at Work Act 1974 states that a risk assessment must be carried out on all
playgrounds.

5.60 Installation, inspection maintenance and operation of play equipment and safety
surfacing must adhere to BS EN 1176 and BS 7188. Routine and operational
inspection must be carried out as per the manufacturers recommendation and
according to the risk assessment.

5.61 Refer to Appendix 3 Section 10 for the Play Equipment Management Table.

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Hard Landscape - including footpaths, paved areas and street furniture


Management Aim
• To present the visible indication of high quality, regular site maintenance.

Management Objectives
• To keep paths, paved areas, petanque pitch and tennis courts free of
debris, litter, graffiti & dog faeces;

• To keep weed colonisation at a minimum and acceptable level;

• To maintain paths, paved areas, petanque pitch and tennis courts in safe
condition;

• To maintain street furniture, incl. seating and bollards and replace if


necessary; and

• To maintain railings, fences and walls in good condition.

5.62 Hard areas and elements will be regularly checked for subsidence, damage and
wear and will be repaired / topped-up at the earliest opportunity using the
original specified material. Areas where damage poses a hazard to pedestrians
shall be cordoned off with bollards and high visibility tape until repair can be
actioned.

5.63 Painted and stained surfaces shall be checked at five yearly intervals. Where
necessary surfaces shall be prepared and repainted/stained using the same
product to maintain the integrity of the original design.

5.64 A “no tolerance” policy will apply to graffiti which shall be removed as soon as it
appears and where necessary specialist contractors shall be employed to carry
out this work.

5.65 Refer to Appendix 3 Section 11 for the Hard Landscape Management Table.

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Invasive Species
Management Aim
• To eradicate invasive species.

Management Objectives
• To control and prevent the spread of invasive species.

5.66 The control of invasive species, such as False Virginia Creeper and Cotoneasters,
within the site to ensure that they cannot be spread throughout the site or to
adjacent land.

5.67 For a list of what is classed as an invasive species refer to invasive species like
under Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1982 (as amended).

5.68 The removal of these species from the site would contribute to the national aims
and objectives of preventing, reducing and eliminating the impacts from these
species in the UK.

5.69 Refer to Appendix 3 Section 12 for the Invasive Species Management Table.

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APPENDIX 1

DETAILED WIDER GREEN INFRASTUCTURE LANDSCAPE


PROPOSALS

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1 Quercus ilex 20-25cm min 450cm Semi-mature min 200cm 400L

KEY
Existing trees to be retained to BS5837 - refer to
SHEET 1 drawing R.400_02 - Tree Retention and Loss Plan for
SHEET 1 – LEAP
Play Elements further details. Root protection areas shown as a pink
PLANTING SCHEDULE
dashed circle around each tree. Trees without a tree
Trampoline - suitable for 3+ years. Proludic trampoline Traditional See-saw - suitable for 3+ years. Balancing walkway - suitable for 5 - 14 years. Proludic Multi-unit play equipment for 20+users - suitable for 6+ years. Rotating equipment - suitable for 6+ years. Parkland Trees Shrub Planting – Adjacent to Play Area: to be planted at 3/m2 label or root protection area have not been subject to a
1 R34-ETP-110 or similar approved
4 Proludic See saw ref. J4920 or similar approved
7 Climbing and balancing trail item ref. J4908 or similar
10 Proludic multi-play equipment Ixo ref. J2530M or similar
13 Proludic ref. J2410 or similar approved detailed survey.
approved approved. Qty Species Girth Height Form Clear Stem Container Qty Species Height (cm) Form Container
(cm) (cm) (cm) Size Size Existing trees to be removed
1 Castanea sativa 20-25cm min 450cm Semi-mature min 200cm 400L 8 Aucuba japonica ‘Rozannie’ 30-40 Bushy 5-7.5L
1 Cedrus libani n/a 200-250 Leader with laterals / Feathered n/a 300L 14 Ceanothus thyrisflorus repens 60-80 Bushy 10L
1 Juglans regia 20-25cm min 450cm Semi-mature min 200cm 400L 14 Cornus ‘Kelseyei’ 30-40 Bushy 5-7.5L
1 Liriodendron tulipifera 20-25cm min 450cm Semi-mature min 200cm 400L 14 Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ 40-60 Bushy 5-7.5L
2 Pinus nigra ‘Austriaca’ n/a 200-250 Leader with laterals / Feathered n/a 300L 14 Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’ 30-40 Bushy 5-7.5L
8 Hypericum moserianum ‘Tricolor’ 30-40 Bushy 5-7.5L
Parkland tree planting
1 Quercus ilex 20-25cm min 450cm Semi-mature min 200cm 400L
2 Quercus robur 20-25cm min 450cm Semi-mature min 200cm 400L 14 Lavandula angustifolia 30-40 Bushy 5-7.5L
1 Sequoiadendron giganteum 20-25cm min 450cm Semi-mature min 200cm 400L 8 Mahonia aquifolium ‘Apollo’ 40-60 Bushy 5-7.5L
8 Nandina domestica ‘Firepower’ 30-40 Bushy 5-7.5L
Timber framed double cradle swing- suitable for 1 - 3 Toddler Multi-unit - suitable for 2+ years. Proludic Timber stilts - suitable for 4+ years. Rotating equipment - suitable for 8+ years. Timber basket swing suitable for 2+ years. Proludic
2 years. Proludic - Timber swings with double toddler 5 Origin ref. J4933 or similar approved 8 Proludic climbing and balancing trail item ref. 11 Proludic ref. J3501 or similar approved
14 timber basket swing ref. J491 or similar approved
14 Pachysandra terminalis 30-40 Bushy 5-7.5L Tree planting
Tree Planting 8 Philadelphus ‘Manteau de Hermine’ 40-60 Bushy 10L
seats ref. J470 or similar approved J4905 or similar approved 8 Skimmia japonica ‘Kew Green’ 40-60 Bushy 5-7.5L
Qty Species Girth Height Form Clear Stem Container 8 Viburnum opulus ‘Compactum’ 40-60 Bushy 10L
8 Vinca major 30-40 Bushy 5-7.5L
(cm) (cm) (cm) Size Bulb planting
2 Acer freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’ 14-16 425-600 Extra Heavy Standard min 200 75L
2 Betula pendula (ms) n/a 250-300 Multi-stem – 3 stems n/a 75L
1 Betula pendula ‘Purpurescens’ 14-16 425-600 Extra Heavy Standard min 200 75L For the Planting Specification refer to the General Landscape Specification
3 Cornus ‘Eddie’s White Wonder’ (ms) n/a 250-300 Multi-stem – 3 stems n/a 75L For Redrow Homes South West (Dec 2011), Revision E, October 2017.
1 Davidia involucrata 14-16 425-600 Extra Heavy Standard min 200 75L Areas of existing amenity grass
1 Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Skyline’ 14-16 425-600 Extra Heavy Standard min 200 75L
For typical Tree Pit Details refer to drawing no. R0395_23.
1 Malus ‘Donald Wyman’ 14-16 425-600 Extra Heavy Standard min 200 75L
Public Open Space Areas of existing amenity grass to be maintained as long
Note - Inspection covers where rotten within the POS are to be replaced
where necesary. grass - to be maintained between 100-150mm in height
Rotating equipment - suitable for 3+ years Roundabout - suitable for 3+ years. Play panels suitable for 6+ years. Proludic play Springers - suitable for 4+years. Timber swing suitable for 2+ years. Proludic traditional
3 Proludic ref. J295 or similar approved 6 Proludic rotating equipment ref. J2401 or similar 9 panel ref. J3508 or similar approved.
12 Proludic ref. J986 or similar approved
15 swing ref. J490 or similar approved Outdoor Sports
Bulb Planting

approved Qty Species Grade (cm)


Areas of proposed wildflower meadow - Emorsgate
Allotments 300 Crocus speciousus 5/6 EW1 Woodland Mixture, or equal approved
300 Crocus speciousus ‘Conqueror’ 5/6
300 Crocus ‘Snow Bunting’ 5/6
Play Areas 300 Crocus chrysanthus var. fuscotinctus 5/6
560 Galanthus nivalis 4/5 Areas of shrub planting
560 Hyacinthoides non-scripta 6/8
475 Narcissus ‘Jack Snipe’ 10/12
475 Narcissus ‘Spring Dawn’ 12/14
Area to be Managed by Management Company 475 Narcissus ‘Tete a Tete’ 12/14
Areas of safety surfacing for play equipment to
be bound rubber mulch - to be brown and beige
colour mix
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Proposed footpath for access to play area to be tar


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spray and chip (with 2-5mm buff coloured aggregate)


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edge to be pin kerb.


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Proposed pieces of play equipment with safety


zone (red) and free space area (blue)

071 Proposed litter bins - Zenith Litter & Dog Bin by Furnitubes
BIN 90L capacity and powder coated black ZEN 500, or equal
approved. To have 'Litter & Dog Waste' label.
FINANCE

INFO
BOARD
Proposed play space information board -
board is to be located at the edge of the play space
TOILETS as shown. The board is to be metal in construction
and to include the following information:
069 - information on the space
- operational information (rules of the space)
- name and telephone number of the operator of
the facility with an invitation to report any incident
or damage

CIB Proposed croquet pitch information board -


board is to be located at the edge of the croquet
pitch as shown. The board is to be metal in
construction and to include the following
068
information:
- a short history of croquet
T294 -A2 - a summary of how to play and score a basic
game of croquet,
75 no. Crocus speciousus
- a diagram of how to lay out the hoops
Details of the Lime Tree Avenue to be submitted as part of separate application. 75 no. Crocus speciousus 'Conqueror' - operational information (rules of the space)
75 no. Crocus 'Snow Bunting' - name and telephone number of the operator of
75 no. Crocus chrysanthus var. fuscotinctus the facility with an invitation to report any incident
or damage
WEST LODGE T15 -C1
T14 -C1 CYCLE INFO
PIB Proposed petanque court information board
FRENCHAY MUSEUM
STANDS BOARD
(NON TRUST SEAT M.GATE
BIN Note - bin within BIN
- board is to be located at the edge of the
6 no. Ceanothus thyrisflorus repens
BIN INFO play area and 75 no. Crocus speciousus petanque court as shown. The board is to be metal
BOARD 75 no. Crocus speciousus
tennis courts to 75 no. Crocus speciousus 'Conqueror' 75 no. Crocus speciousus
PROPERTY)
6 no. Cornus ‘Kelseyei’ GATE 2 3 GATE 75 no. Crocus speciousus 'Conqueror' in construction and to include the following
6 no. Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ be litter bin only 175 no. Narcissus 'Jack Snipe' 75 no. Crocus 'Snow Bunting' 75 no. Crocus speciousus 'Conqueror'
5 75 no. Crocus 'Snow Bunting'
75 no. Crocus 'Snow Bunting' information:
6 no. Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’ 175 no. Narcissus 'Spring Dawn' 75 no. Crocus chrysanthus var. fuscotinctus 75 no. Crocus chrysanthus var. fuscotinctus
175 no. Narcissus 'Tete a Tete' 75 no. Crocus chrysanthus var. fuscotinctus - a short history of petanque
6 no. Lavandula angustifolia
6 no. Pachysandra terminalis T13 -C1
6
4
SEAT
G295 -B2
- a summary of how to play and score a basic
SEAT 1
9
125 no. Narcissus 'Jack Snipe' SEAT game of petanque
SEAT
T11 -C2 125 no. Narcissus 'Spring Dawn'
066 1m offset to croquet pitch - operational information (rules of the space)
7 125 no. Narcissus 'Tete a Tete'
PICNIC 1 no. Sequoiadendron giganteum - name and telephone number of the operator of
BENCH 8 no. Aucuba japonica ‘Rozannie’
8 no. Ceanothus thyrisflorus repens Croquet Pitch -Total pitch area to be the facility with an invitation to report any incident
135 no. Galanthus nivalis 8
15 8 no. Cornus ‘Kelseyei’ 1 no. Liriodendron tulipifera minimum 819m2 (35.5m by 23.1m) or damage
135 no. Hyacinthoides non scripta SEAT
11 T296 -A1
SEAT 8 no. Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ with the orientation as shown. Refer to
T5 -B1 Replacement cricket the text on this sheet for how to
8 no. Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’
8 no. Hypericum moserianum ‘Tricolor’
pavilion - refer to drawing prepare the pitch for use. SEAT
Proposed play space railings - to be 1m
14 T34 -C1 R.0395_18 for details. T298 -A1
in height, vertical rail with flat top,
T9 -C2 8 no. Lavandula angustifolia
12 13 8 no. Mahonia aquifolium ‘Apollo’ galvanised and powder coated in black.
10
8 no. Nandina domestica ‘Firepower’ 2 no. Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'
8 no. Pachysandra terminalis Proposed pedestrian gate - to be minimum 1.2m
8 no. Philadelphus ‘Manteau de Hermine’ 2 Lane Petanque Court - Total of Petanque GATE
SEAT 2 no. Betula pendula (ms) area to be 170m2, with each lane area to be CIB BIN
wide gate to match the railings. To be galvanised and
8 no. Skimmia japonica ‘Kew Green’
BIN 8 no Viburnum opulus ‘Compactum’ 175 no. Narcissus 'Jack Snipe' 60m2 - 15m by 4m with a 0.7m short grass powder coated orange or yellow (a contrasting colour
1 no. Betula pendula 'Purpurescens' 175 no. Narcissus 'Spring Dawn' offset and the orientation as shown. Refer to
GATE 8 no. Vinca major to fence which complements colours in play items) and
175 no. Narcissus 'Tete a Tete' 3 no. Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder' the text on this sheet for how to prepare the PIB
225 no. Galanthus nivalis Court for use. self closing.
225 no. Hyacinthoides non scripta SEAT

Cricket Pitch - wicket to be relocated to


Proposed maintenance gate - to be 3m
PICNIC
2 no. Quercus robur 100 no. Galanthus nivalis G301 -B2 wide gate to match the railings, galvanised
centre of cricket pitch. Wicket to be 1 no. Cedrus libani BENCH
100 no. Hyacinthoides non scripta T297 -A1
installed as per ECB / SAPCA technical PICNIC
BENCH
1 no. Malus 'Donald Wyman' M. GATE and powder coated black.
guidance, refer to summary specification.

REFER TO SHEET 2
100 no. Galanthus nivalis
T6 -C1
T8 -B1 Tennis Courts - to be Seasonal ballstop fencing to be erected by cricket club 100 no. Hyacinthoides non scripta Proposed seat - Zenith Horizon Seat by Furnitubes, 3
PICNIC
re-instated following to specification agreed with South Gloucestershire BENCH person seat with end arms, side to side slats, root fixed
1 no. Quercus ilex removal of courts adjacent Council SEAT with the metal elements powder coated black ZEN 6A, or
BE

Frenchay Park House. equal approved


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1 no. Castanea sativa


BR

T303 -B1
Refer to drawing no. G307 -B2
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SEAT
R0395_07C Tennis Courts - SEAT
1 no. Pinus nigra 'Austriaca'
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Proposed picnic bench - Zenith Horizon Picnic Benches


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Landscape Proposals for T306 -B1


1 no. Davidia involucrata
PA

details. and Table by Furnitubes, 6 person seat, side to side slats, root
RK

T323 -C1 PICNIC


BENCH fixed with the metal elements powder coated black ZEN B6 x2
and ZEN T6, or equal approved
T329 -B2
G7 -B2 SEAT

T325 -B2
Cycle stands - Sheffield Cycle Stand by Furnitubes, 800mm
G315 -B2 CYCLE wide, root fixed and powder coated black SHE 688, or equal
STANDS
T316 -C1 approved
T324 -C1
GATE SEAT
Indicative extent of ball stop netting
- refer to note on drawing
T332 -C1
G320 -B2 G314 -B2
G304 -C2

1 no. Juglans regia G308 -B2 1m offset for Croquet pitch

G312 -B2

SEAT
G330 -B2 Area of Amenity Land as set out on the
Plan 2 'Town and Village Green Plan' F002
1 no. Pinus nigra 'Austriaca' Rev.G produced by the NHS Trust.
SEAT

G338 -B2 G331 -B2


Note: it is advised that the croquet pitch and petanque court is installed by a contractor with previous T333 -C3
T335 -B2
experience of installation of these items.
G338 -B2
T337 -B1

G336 -B2
Croquet Pitch -Total pitch area to be 819m2 - 35 yards by 28 yards (32m by 25.6m) with the orientation as
shown. The pitch should be laid out in accordance with the the most recent Laws of Association Croquet and
T328 -B2 T326 -B2 237 dou
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with the Construction of Croquet Lawns produced by Richard Rothwell. T327 -C2
G310 -A2
A summary of this guidance is set out below: G334 -B2
Playing Area - The boundary lines of the pitch area should be clearly marked with either chalk or whiting.
ENTRANCE
With a buffer strip of 1 yard around the boundary of the playing area will allow for free backswing of mallets le yello
w lines

and periodic moving of the hoop positions.


doub

T318 -A1
Levelling - no part of the pitch must be higher or lower than any other by 15cm. The existing grass cover
G340 -B2
T319 -A1 Revisions:
C
across the pitch must be removed to allow an accurate understanding of the levels. If required, the soil
T317 -A1 T313 -U
First Issue- 13/02/2017 AMS
levels must be amended across the pitch to achieve a level surface. Firm and hard surface is preferred to a T311 -B1 A- (20/02/2017 AMS) Planting to Lime Tree Avenue added.
soft and spongey surface. Prior to seeding, during the site preparation works the existing conditions of the
pitch area are to be inspected to ensure the ground is of suitable condition ie. not rough ground with stones
B- (03/02/2017 AMS) Lime Tree Avenue removed from proposals.
and heavily compacted. If required the area will be scarified, levelled with all extraneous matter including C- (09/06/2017 LCH/RVF) Proposals amended to comments
stones greater than 50mm in any dimension removed.
G321 -B2
D- (23/06/2017 TH) Proposals amended to client comments
Preparation and Seeding - the pitch area must be prepared and seeded as set out within the Redrow
Planting Specification, making sure to maintain the level pitch throughout. The seed chosen must be
E - (29/07/2017 RVF) Proposals amended to LPA comments
G344 -B2
suitable for the soil environment, the light levels, regular short mowing and regular use as a Croquet Pitch.
T341 -A2
T343 -B2 G349 -B2 F - (04/04/2018 RVF) Proposals amended to LPA comments (sheet 2 only)
T342 -C2
Seeding to be carried out during spring (from early March to late April) or during the Autumn (late August to double yellow lines

the end of September). If turfed, this can be undertaken at any time of the year except when frosty or during
drought conditions and watering should be carried out to maximise for opportunity establishment.

Wider Green Infrastructure


Following seeding the area must be cordoned off with signage discouraging access, this shall be removed
only once the grass is well established and ready for use.
Note - following a Spring sowing it should be possible to allow limited play in the summer a year later, but

- Detailed Landscape
double yellow lines
double yellow lines

following an Autumn sowing no play would be possible until the following summer. Over-rolling should be T345 -A2 lin
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T347 -A2
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avoided.
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T348 -B1
Maintenance - initial maintenance to be as per the Redrow Planting Specification. Long term maintenance T346 -A2

Proposals. Sheet 1 of 2.
to be as per the associated Landscape and Ecological Management Plan. Grass is to be mown on average 15
times per annum. T322 -A1 double yellow lines
double yellow
lines

Petanque Court - Total Petanque Court to be 170m2. Each lane area to be 60m2 - 15m by 4m with a 1m
short grass offset. The orientation will be as shown. The Court should be laid out in accordance with Section
Four - The Design of a Playing Area produced by the English Petanque Association. Frenchay Hospital
double yellow lines

A summary of this guidance is set out below:


Drainage and Sub-Base - court to have 100mm thick sub-base of freedraining hardcore.
Top-dressing - following construction and compaction of a suitable sub-base the areas shall be top-dressed
double yellow lines

with a 6mm deep layer of granite dust (max 4mm dia to dust). The top dressing will be rolled.
Surround - a suitable timber surround will be securely installed framing each lane to a height of Client: Redrow Homes
23-30cm. A gap, minimum 1.2m wide, in the timber surround will be provided to allow access.

DRWG No: R0395_13 Sheet No: 1 REV: F

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Cricket Pitch - wicket to be relocated as shown on plan. Wicket to be installed as per best practice guidance
by Sport England, SAPCA eg. 'The SAPCA Code of Practice for the Design, Construction and Improvement of
Drawn by : AMS/RVF Approved by: TH

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Natural Sports Turf' and ECB technical guidance.

Refer to ECB 'Recommended guidelines for the construction, preparation and maintenance of cricket
pitches and outfields at all levels of the game', section 3 cricket ground construction and restoration of Date: 04/04/2018
squares, part III cricket squares and pitches for the detaied guidance on construction and preparation.
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Proposed wildflower
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BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION UNIT

Existing
woodland
glade

Existing Community Woodland is to be retained and maintained


NEW SCHOOL SITE through both initial and long term management. Existing circulation
routes are to be retained. Signage within the woodland is to be
reviewed. Where existing signage is deemed to be run-down,
dangerous or not suitable it is to be removed and replaced with new
signage, timber in construction, which contains relevant wildlife and
legibility information on the purpose and history of the site / wider
community woodland and the particular area the signage is located.
Any new signage must take into account other signage boards within
the woodland and ensure that the signage as a whole provides concise
and cohesive information to the woodland, without undue repetition of
information.

Long term management proposals are for the woodland to be


selectively thinned to encourage diversity, ground flora and a varied
age structure. In the year following any initial works, thinning of the
woodland will take place. Any tree works must be undertaken outside
of the bird nesting season (March to August inclusive), unless
essential for public safety where the works will be subject to checks
by an ecologist to ensure there are no nesting birds present.

Community Woodland to be managed in line with


the recommendations set out within the Barton Hyett Associates,
Woodland Management Plan (R.2114_WMP_June 2017), and the
Landscape and Ecological Management Plan R0395_14 by Pegasus
Group & Ecosulis.

Existing pond located within the woodland will be retained and


902C
enhanced to increase value to wildlife. The pond is to be managed with
de-silting (if required) as well as the removal of invasive or overgrown
planting from around the pond edge by hand, this must be undertaken
following ecologist advice on the time of year to undertake the work
(i.e. avoiding breeding/nesting seasons) and the species/quantities to
remove. Replacement planting will be undertaken in the next planting
season, with the species/ quantities as advised by the ecologist. For
pond enhancement proposals refer to dwg. R0395_16A.

1 no. Pinus nigra 'Austriaca'

BIN

MACMILLAN CENTRE
SEAT

SEAT
Existing area of allotments to be
Existing footpath
retained, laid out, levelled and
route to be retained
topsoiled as part of S106 works.
and fencing to make INFO
BOARD Refer to R0395_17C for Allotment
fit for purpose GATE
Proposals

BIN

SEAT

G280 -A2

T281 -B1

T282 -B2

062
FRENCHAY PARK

T284 -B1 HOUSE STABLES

T283 -C2

DETAILED KEY - Sheet 2


Detailed sheet 2

KEY
Existing trees to be retained to BS5837 - refer to
drawing R.400_02 - Tree Retention and Loss Plan for
further details. Root protection areas shown as a pink
dashed circle around each tree. Trees without a tree
label or root protection area have not been subject to a
detailed survey.
T285 -A1

Existing allotment trees


T288 -U

Existing trees to be removed


T287 -C1
064

Parkland tree planting


HE TR
T289 -C1 A DQ US
U T
AR
FRENCHAY
TE PARK HOUSE Tree planting
RS

Areas of existing amenity grass

1 no. Quercus ilex


T290 -C1
Areas of existing amenity grass to be maintained as long
grass - to be maintained between 100-150mm in height
SEAT

T294 -A2
T293 -A1 Areas of proposed wildflower meadow - Emorsgate
T292 -B1
SEAT
EW1 Woodland Mixture, or equal approved
75 no. Crocus speciousus
SEAT
75 no. Crocus speciousus 'Conqueror'
75 no. Crocus 'Snow Bunting' Proposed hoggin footpath (for allotments and
75 no. Crocus chrysanthus var. fuscotinctus footpath link to Beckspool Road) with timber edging

SEAT Proposed litter bins - Zenith Litter & Dog Bin by Furnitubes
BIN
BIN 90L capacity and powder coated black ZEN 500, or equal
G291 -B2 approved. To have 'Litter & Dog Waste' label.

Proposed seat - Zenith Horizon Seat by Furnitubes, 3 person


SEAT
seat with end arms, side to side slats, root fixed with the metal
G295 -B2
elements powder coated black ZEN 6A, or equal approved
SEAT SEAT

1 no. Sequoiadendron giganteum Removed tennis courts - refer to drawing no. R0395_07
G299 -B2
Tennis Courts - Landscape Proposals

T296 -A1 191

SEAT
T298 -A1
902B

o. Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'

Revisions:
T300 -B2
Future public access First Issue- 13/02/2017 AMS
A- (20/02/2017 AMS) Planting to Lime Tree Avenue added.
AD B- (03/02/2017 AMS) Lime Tree Avenue removed from proposals.
RO
OL C- (09/06/2017 LCH/RVF) Proposals amended to comments
PO
CKS
G301 -B2
T297 -A1 BE D- (23/06/2017 TH) Proposals amended to client comments
E - (29/07/2017 RVF) Proposals amended to LPA comments
F - (04/04/2018 RVF) Proposals amended to LPA comments (sheet 2 only)
REFER TO SHEET 1

100 no. Galanthus nivalis SHEET 1


100 no. Hyacinthoides non scripta
SHEET 2
PLANTING SCHEDULE

Wider Green Infrastructure


Parkland
Parkland Trees
Trees
G307 -B2 T303 -B1

Qty Species Girth Height Form Clear Stem Container


T302 -A1 Qty Species Girth Height Form Clear Stem Container
(cm) (cm) (cm) Size
(cm) (cm) (cm) Size
1 Pinus nigra ‘Austriaca’ n/a 200-250 Leader with laterals / Feathered n/a 300L

- Detailed Landscape
1 Castanea sativa 20-25cm min 450cm Semi-mature min 200cm 400L
1 Quercus ilex 20-25cm min 450cm Semi-mature min 200cm 400L
1 Cedrus libani n/a 200-250 Leader with laterals / Feathered n/a 300L
For detailed landscape proposals for 1 Juglans regia 20-25cm min 450cm Semi-mature min 200cm 400L
the location of the removed tennis For
1 the Planting Specification
Liriodendron tulipifera refer to the General
20-25cm Landscape
min 450cm Semi-mature min 200cm 400L
2 Pinus nigra
Specification ‘Austriaca’Homes South West
For Redrow n/a (Dec 2011),
200-250 Leader
Revision E with laterals / Feathered n/a 300L

Proposals. Sheet 2 of 2.
courts, refer to drawing no. R0395_07C 1 Quercus ilex 20-25cm min 450cm Semi-mature min 200cm 400L
October 2017.
Tennis Courts - Landscape Proposals 2 Quercus robur 20-25cm min 450cm Semi-mature min 200cm 400L
SHEET
1 1 Sequoiadendron
– LEAP giganteum 20-25cm min 450cm Semi-mature min 200cm 400L
For typical Tree Pit Details refer to drawing no. R0395_23.

Note
Shrub-Planting
Inspection
Tree Planting coverstowhere
– Adjacent rotten
Play Area: within
to be theatPOS
planted are to be replaced
3/m2
where necesary.
Qty Species Height (cm)
Girth Form
Height Container
Form Clear Stem Container

Frenchay Hospital
G304 -C2 (cm) (cm) Size (cm) Size
82 Aucuba japonica‘Autumn
Acer freemanii ‘Rozannie’
Blaze’ 30-40
14-16 Bushy
425-600 5-7.5L
Extra Heavy Standard min 200 75L
14
2 Ceanothus thyrisflorus
Betula pendula (ms) repens 60-80
n/a Bushy
250-300 10L
Multi-stem – 3 stems n/a 75L
14
1 Cornus ‘Kelseyei’
Betula pendula ‘Purpurescens’ 30-40
14-16 Bushy
425-600 5-7.5L
Extra Heavy Standard min 200 75L
14
3 Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter
‘Eddie’s White Wonder’ Fire’
(ms) 40-60
n/a Bushy
250-300 5-7.5L
Multi-stem – 3 stems n/a 75L
14
1 Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’
Davidia involucrata 30-40
14-16 Bushy
425-600 5-7.5L
Extra Heavy Standard min 200 75L
G305 -A2
81 Hypericum moserianum
Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Tricolor’
‘Skyline’ 30-40
14-16 Bushy
425-600 5-7.5L
Extra Heavy Standard min 200 75L
14
1 Lavandula angustifolia
Malus ‘Donald Wyman’ 30-40
14-16 Bushy
425-600 5-7.5L
Extra Heavy Standard min 200 75L
8
8
Mahonia aquifolium ‘Apollo’
Nandina domestica ‘Firepower’
40-60
30-40
Bushy
Bushy
5-7.5L
5-7.5L Client: Redrow Homes
14 Pachysandra terminalis 30-40 Bushy 5-7.5L
Bulb
8 Planting
Philadelphus ‘Manteau de Hermine’ 40-60 Bushy 10L

DRWG No: R0395_13 Sheet No: 2 REV: F


8 Skimmia japonica ‘Kew Green’ 40-60 Bushy 5-7.5L
8Qty Species opulus ‘Compactum’
Viburnum Grade
40-60 (cm) Bushy 10L
8 Vinca major 30-40 Bushy 5-7.5L
300 Crocus speciousus 5/6
300 Crocus speciousus ‘Conqueror’ 5/6
300
300
Crocus ‘Snow Bunting’
Crocus chrysanthus var. fuscotinctus
5/6
5/6 Drawn by : AMS/RVF Approved by: TH
560 Galanthus nivalis 4/5
560 Hyacinthoides non-scripta 6/8
237 475
475
475
Narcissus ‘Jack Snipe’
Narcissus ‘Spring Dawn’
Narcissus ‘Tete a Tete’
10/12
12/14
12/14
Date: 04/04/2018
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APPENDIX 2

PUBLIC OPEN SPACE MEASUREMENTS PLAN

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MAL
MAI
NS
D RIV
KEY
E

Informal Recreation and Natural Green Space


Total area: 91640m2

Children and Young People's Play Area


Total area: 2957m2

Tennis Courts, Cricket Pitch, Croquet Pitch and Petanque Pitch


Trim trail (simple 180m2 Tennis courts: 1226m2. To comply with LTA standards.

HO
Cricket Pitch: 5800m2

ME
timber items

ST
EA
D
Croquet Pitch: 819m2

GA
RD
EN
covering a total area

S
Petanque Pitch: 170m2

of 280m2 - total of Allotments


individual figures Total area: 2006m2

shown as boxed
numbers) Approximate tree retention - to be confirmed at the detailed design stage

1
3420m2

AD
RO

1
01

L
0

TO
01
0

IS
BR
100m2 Note - the area calculations are an estimate based upon an indicative design

2
2
produced at the draft design stage. The exact layout and final calculations will be
confirmed at the detailed design stage.

H
3
3

11
12

AD
12

11
RO
Trim trail items

TER

4
CES

4
LOU
To be naturalistic in character e.g. timber, supplied with a simple low-level sign

9
13

D G
13

OOALD

9
5
indicating the intended use. Items will sit within a loose fill surface such as bark mulch
RR

5
STE
GLO
UCE
and be provided with a sign explaining how to use the item.

AD
RO
OLD

RK
H 14

PA

8
14

AY

8
15

CH
15

EN
FR

87
6

87
6

7
7
88
82

86
88
82 81

86
1270m2

17

16

30
81

17

16

29
H

28

31
18

31
18

32
80

32
BIN

85 BIN
BIN

80
84

33
H

BIN
85 BIN

BIN
C

33
BIN

19

BIN

27

BIN
BIN

BIN

W
400m2

BIN
84
H

19

34
27

C
W
H

BIN
26

BIN
BIN

BIN
34
BIN

BIN
BIN

BIN
83 BIN

26
79

78

35
(equipped area for
BIN
83 BIN

25
BIN

35
H 77
79

25
2002

76
72

24

36
2002

24
76

36
play (e.g. LEAP) with
2003

20
2002
2001

23
2003

20

23
42
42
2004

min 15m buffer)

22
2001

41
2005

22
2027
75 43

40
2003 2004

41
2026
74
2005
2004

40
37
75
2006 74

21

37
2007
H

21
1873m2
2026 2005 2006

2007 73 44
70
2006 71 45
68

39
2028

44
NEW SCHOOL SITE
73

38
2028
2027 2025 70

39
2008
71 45
2009
68

39
2024
2029 2007 2008

2029 2009
2023
2008
Indicative extension proposal
BS
2028 46
2022 2010 46
2011

2021 2009 2010

1560m2
2025 v
2029

5
06
2011
2025 2020
2010

920m2

5
2024

06
67
2024
2019
2012

47

26490m2
2023
2018 69
2023 47
2011 2012 66
2022

64
2022 2017 69
2012

v
v v 66
2021
2016
SS 57

62
2021

2020 v

63
2020 61
2073 2073 2072 2015 2013 60
2072
2019
2071

200m2
2019 2101

48
2071
2030 2018
2070 2013

48
2018
2070

v
2013 2101

49
2017

2100

59
2030 2017

49
2039 2102
2014

(equipped area for


2016
2073 H

BIN

58
2014

BIN
2016 2103
2038
2031-2039

BIN
2031 2100

50
v 2015 2102
2037 2032 2072 2014
2101
2015 2100
2103
v
902C

50
2040 2036 2033 2074

2069 2071 2074 2102

play (e.g. LAP ) with


2034 54 53 52

51
v 2040
2099
55
2104
2035
2070 v

51
2099
2105
2041 2075
2068 54 53 52
2075 55
v 2040 2104
2041
2098 2103 58
2105

180m2
v

5m buffer)
2069
2042 2098 2104
2099
2067 2069
2076

2106
2042
2041 2074
2068

2076
2068
2043 2097
2077
2105 2106

2043 2042 2097 2093


2066
2089
2075 2094
2098 2095

Youth shelter
v 2067 2089
2077
2092
2088 5017 5016
2044 2067
5004 5003 5002 5001
5047 5046
2043
5048
5017
2088 2107 HT.Q 5004
2044 2066
2076 2094 2106 5050
V
v
RVT1

To be a bespoke shelter designed to complement the character of the village green.


v
2097
5017 5016
2066
5004 5003 5002 5001
2045
2108
2107-2114 5048 5047 5046
2089 2077 v 5016
2094
2044

The shelter will be simple in style and will sit on a tarmac surface. Seating will be
v 2045 V
2065 2065 2092 2090 2091
2109

2091 5051 5005


2046 2096 2110 5003 5002 5001
2065 2088 5052 5049 5048 5047 5046

provided around the base.


2086 2086 BS/CS v

2046 2096 2096 2095 2093 2093


2045 2064 2078 2092 2090 2091 2111
5015
5053
2064 5005 5005

2064
2090
2047 2087 v
CAM

2114
5006 5006 5012
2112
(H)

2047 2046 2078 2078


5050-5060
2063 2063
5045 5045
5015
2113
v 2086 5006
v
2063
2086
v 5045 5009 5010

1003m2 1283m2
2086 5014
5011 5012 V
2062 5044
2047

HT.P
5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 V 5049 5049
v 2062 5044
2062 2085 2079 2079 2125 2125 2124 2124 2123 2123 2122 2122 2121 2121 2120 2120 5044
5013

2048
AD

2049 2085
2085
5007
RO

2050 2079
2051 5008 5009 5010 5011
2052 2126
OL

5007 5007
5014
2119
5061
IST

5043
5013
CAM

2059 2060 2061 5043


BR

CS 2080
2048-2056
2084 5043 5008 5009 5010 5011

SS 2126 2126
2080 2080
2119
2118
5061 5061 5008
5042
2084 2084 2117
2116
5042 5042
2127 5062 5062
2059 2060 2061
2058 2118 V
5041
2083
2083 2127 2117
20 2058
57 2127 2116 2116
V
2081 2081
5062 5041 5041
2083 2119

458m2 137m2 (equipped area


2053 2059 2060 2061
2058

2054 v 2082 2125 2124 2123 2122 2121 2120


2055 2118 2117 2115
2082 2081 5063

2006m2
2056 2082
4115 5040
4115 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006
4001 5031 V 5024

for play (e.g. LAP) with


4114 5040 5030 5031
2115
2057 5063 5063
4114
4143 5039
4001 4023 4024 5023
4113
4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 2115 5040

BS
4143 5064 5064 5030 5024 5024
4113 4141 4140 4139 4138 4137 4136 4022 4025
5029
5038

285m2 (equipped area for


4112
4021 4026
4142

5m buffer)
4112 5028
4143 V
5064
4020 4027
4010 4009 4008 4007
4111 v v
v 5036 5037 5038 5025 5022
4142 5032 5034 5039 5027
4111
4019 4028
4110

5065 5037
4115 4110

play with min 15m buffer)


v v v
4142
5029 5028 5027 5026 5023

332m2
4109 4002-4010
4114 4109
4019 5036 5021
4108
4020-4028 5065 5065
v
4113 4108 5026 5018 5025
5022

5066 5021
v v 4141 4141 4140 4140 4139 4139 4138 4138 4137 4137 4136 4136 4011 4011 4012 4012 4013 4013 4014 4014 4015 4015 4016 4016 4017 4017 4018 4018
5020
4112 v
5033
v

4111
v v v v
5066
V
5035
4110
5034

755m2 equipped area for play, including a high


4109 5035 5019 5020

5033 V
5018 5019
4108
4041

4127 4128 4129 4130 4131 4132 4133 4134 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040
5032

quality simple youth shelter and associated


4126
195 4041
4125
V v
4127 4128 4129 4130 4131 4132 4133 4134 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040

V
4126

4116-4124
4116

THE

break out space and area for games items


4125

V
v
4059
4117

4105 4124 4060

BURDEN
4106 4116-4125 4126 4127 4128 4129 4130 4131 4132 4133 4134 4135 4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040
4058

V
4123 4061
4103

CENTRE 4107 4057


4062
4122
4102

such as ping pong / chess table


41
04

3896m2
4107 4056

HT.S 4101 4118 4119 4120 4121


4135 4135 4029 4029

Cycle 4094-4107
4100
4078 4078 4077 4077
4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055

900m2
St. 4091 4090 4089 4088 4087 4086 4085 4084 4083 4082 4081 4080
4094 4075 4074 4073 4072 4071 4070 4069 4068 4067 4066 4065 4064
213 4095

4096

070 4041-4063
4097
4093 4092 4077 4076
4098 4099 4079 4078

(equipped area
N
IO

4093 v
AT

4092 4048 4047 4046 v v 4045 4044 4043 4042

Croquet Pitch 819m2


TR
IS

4076
MIN

4079
4093
4063
4095-4106 4094 4092
AD

for play with


v
4063

4079 4076

071 4091 4091 4090 4090 4089 4089 4088 4088 4087 4087 4086 4086 4085 4085 4084 4084 4083 4083 4082 4082 4081 4081 4080 4080
4075 4075 4074 4074 4073 4073 4072 4072 4071 4071 4070 4070 4069 4069 4068 4068 4067 4067 4066 4066 4065 4065 4064 4064

30m buffer) FINANCE

2 Lane Petanque Pitch 170m2


v v v v v v v v v v
TOILETS
v v

069

179
Revisions:
ENTRAN
CE B First Issue- 03/06/2016 AMS
068
A- (15/06/2016 AMS) Children and Young People's Play
amended to suit LPA comment
B- (21/06/2016 AMS) Children and Young People's Play
amended to suit LPA comment
067

WEST LODGE

(NON TRUST C- (13/07/2016 AMS) Children and Young People's Play


PROPERTY)
amended to suit LPA comment
D- (25/07/2016 AMS) Minor amendment to LPA comment.
E- (05/08/2016 RVF) Minor amendment to layout.
066

F- (13/02/2017 AMS) Amended to suit Phase 2, 3 and 4 updated


14848m2
191

902B layouts and detailed design of wider green infrastructure.


G- (15/06/2017 RVF) Amended to suit Phase 2, 3 and 4 updated

Cricket Pitch 34069m2 layouts and detailed design of wider green infrastructure.
OA
D
H - (27/06/2017 TH) Amended to suit Phase 4 updated layouts
Tennis
LR
OO
KSP
BEC

5800m2 and client comments


I - not used
Courts
BE

J - (28/07/2017 RVF) Amended to suit Phase 2 updated layouts


G
BR
O
O

K- (16/10/2017 RVF) Phase 2/3A layout updated


K
PA

1226m2
RK

L- (14/11/2017 LCH) Phase 4 layout updated


M-(01/12/2017 RVF) Phase 3B layout updated
N-(13/04/2018 RVF) Amended to LPA comment and Phase 3A
layout updated

237
Public Open Space
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C Measurements
Frenchay Hospital,
Bristol
Client: Redrow Homes
DRWG No: R0395_08 Sheet No:_ REV: N
Drawn by : RVF/LCH Approved by: RVF
Date: 13/04/2018
Scale: 1:1250 @ A1
0 100m
PLANNING | DESIGN | ENVIRONMENT | ECONOMICS
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Pegasus accepts no liability for any use of this document other than for its original purpose, or by the original client, or following Pegasus' express agreement to such use. T 01285641717 www.pegasusgroup.co.uk
Redrow Homes
Frenchay Hospital, Bristol
Wider Green Infrastructure Landscape and Ecological Masterplan

APPENDIX 3

MANAGEMENT PLAN TABLES

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APPENDIX 3 – MANAGEMENT PLAN TABLES


1. RETAINED TREES MANAGEMENT TABLE

Ref Management Objective Maintenance task Method Timing

Identify hazards and Visual tree assessment with instrumental back Every third year (or on a
carry our necessary up where necessary. timescale deemed
1.1 Check tree safety
maintenance work. Monitoring to be undertaken by qualified arborist. necessary by the
Keep records up to date Tree works to be carried out to BS3998:2010 arboriculurist)

Prune tree branches from encroaching onto As required annually,


Keep paths/highways/parking areas clear adjacent paths and highways. avoiding bird nesting
1.2 Pruning/cutting back
from branches/vegetation. Trees shall be pruned to a height of 5m over season of March to
highways and 3m over paths August inclusive

Dig by hand and remove by hand; removal of


Removal of invasive
1.3 Maintain diversity of plant species invasive species using appropriate eradication Annual
species
method (refer to section 5.10)

Check and remove any


Control tree species that do not belong and
1.4 species that do not Clear by hand and remove from site Annual
are not part of the long term design
belong
Remove litter and fly
1 1.5 Keep litter and rubbish free Remove by hand Monthly, or as required
tipped rubbish

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2. RETAINED WOODLAND MANAGEMENT TABLE

Ref Management Objective Maintenance task Method Timing

Initial inspection at Year 1


Visual tree assessment with instrumental back
Identify hazards and carry out – on-going timescales to
up where necessary.
2.1 Check tree safety necessary maintenance work. be confirmed by qualified
Monitoring to be undertaken by qualified arborist.
Keep records up to date arboriculturalist (typically
Tree works to be carried out to BS3998:2010
at every third year)

Prune tree branches / hedgerows from As required annually,


Keep paths / highways /
encroaching onto adjacent paths and highways. avoiding bird nesting
2.2 parking areas clear from Pruning / cutting back
Trees shall be pruned to a height of 5m over season of March to August
branches / vegetation.
highways and 3m over paths inclusive

Control exotic tree, shrub


and herbaceous species Check and remove any exotic and
2.3 Clear by hand and remove from site Annual, or as necessary
that do not belong in a invasive species
native woodland setting

Removal of rubbish and


2.4 Remove litter and fly tipped rubbish Remove by hand Monthly or as necessary
keep litter and rubbish free

Ensure suitable light levels within the Thinning of woodland (targeted removal of poor
woodland are created and maintained. quality specimens and heavy shade casting
Improvement of biodiversity Ensure newly planted woodland ground species) and removal of unwanted invasive
2.5 Annual
of woodland ground flora flora is allowed to successfully establish species as required. All arisings should be
and is not crowded out by invasive removed from site unless suitable to retain for
species. ecological benefits.

Note: any standing deadwood that is removed will be retained in piles within the wooded areas, providing additional habitat areas for wildlife. Piles are to
be no more than 600mm in height. The wood at the bottom of the pile is to be set 1/3rd into the ground.

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3. RETAINED COPPICE AREAS MANAGEMENT TABLE

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Coppicing to take place


To maintain the coppiced trees Coppice approximately 25% of the coppice between December – March,
3.1 Rotational coppicing
to ensure health and longevity area on a five-year rotational basis. refer to Woodland
Management Plan

Late September - early


Visual inspection for any fungal activity
3.2 Maintain healthy coppice trees Remove affected wood as appropriate October - whilst trees are
or disease
still in leaf

Remove dead, damaged or dying


3.3 Maintain healthy coppice trees Remove as appropriate Annually, or as necessary
branches

Control exotic tree and shrub


Check and remove any exotic and
3.4 species that do not belong in a Clear by hand and remove from site Annually, or as necessary
invasive species
coppice woodland setting
Keep coppice areas clear of Remove litter and other waste to a
3.5 Remove by hand Annually, or as necessary
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4. RETAINED SCRUB MANAGEMENT TABLE

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Coppice approximately 20% of the scrub on a


To maintain the scrub to ensure 3-year rotational basis. Every third year in
4.1 Rotational cutting
health and longevity Do not cut adjacent patches sequentially. December - March
Avoid creating access routes when cutting.

Late September - early


Visual inspection for any fungal
4.2 Maintain healthy scrub Remove affected scrub as appropriate October - whilst scrub is still
activity or disease
in leaf

4.3 Maintain healthy scrub Remove dead or dying scrub plants Remove as appropriate Annually

Control exotic shrub species that Check and remove any exotic and
4.4 Clear by hand and remove from site Annually
do not belong in a scrub setting invasive species

Keep coppice areas clear of litter Remove litter and other waste to a
4.5 Remove by hand Annually, or as necessary
and other waste registered waste disposal facility

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5. RETAINED POND MANAGEMENT TABLE

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Eradicated invasive species using appropriate
Maintain diversity of plant Control invasive plants, algae and Between October and
5.1 method and necessary licenses. Remove
species naturally occurring weeds February inclusive
arisings to the appropriate place.

Control encroaching marginal and aquatic Prune/cut back foliage and root systems as Between October and
5.2 Maintain integrity of the pond
planting necessary February inclusive

Maintain integrity of marginal Monitor and record any notable losses. On instruction from owner replace missing
5.3 October/November
and aquatic planting Report to owner. plants and maintain to ensure survival

Prune/cut back foliage as necessary. Divide


Maintain appearance of Cut/prune back as required to maintain Annual during Autumn/Early
5.4 any clump forming herbaceous perennials in
planting attractive, healthy appearance Spring
early spring, as required

De-silt and keep pond and


5.5 immediate areas free of litter Remove silt, litter and other waste Remove by hand Monthly, or as necessary
and other waste

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6. NEW TREE PLANTING MANAGEMENT TABLE

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Spray grass and weeds with glyphosate based
Reduce competition from Keep 1m radius circle at base of tree,
6.1 herbicide. Do not use strimmers around the April/June/August
grass and weeds weed and grass free
base of trees.
Check that stakes and ties and guards are Visual inspection
Ensure that trees grow intact and secure. Check that stakes are Adjust or replace stakes, ties and guards as
6.2 Monthly
straight and are not damaged not rubbing against the bark and that the necessary. Re-plant in an upright position and
tie is not too loose, too tight or broken. re-firm any trees suffering from windrock.
Remove stakes once root growth is well Check tree stability by gentle shaking.
Ensure that trees become self
6.3 established. Visual inspection to confirm Remove stakes, ties and guards when tree is 3 to 4 years after planting
supporting
stability. established.
Make good damage caused by Visual inspection to check for vandalism. On instruction from owner replace as per November/December or as
6.4
vandalism Report to owner. planting specification. required
As required annually,
Ensure that trees develop
6.5 Remove dead, damaged or dying wood Prune in accordance with BS 3998:2010 avoiding bird nesting season
healthily
of March to August inclusive
To keep newly planted trees Qualified horticultural staff to inspect and Deal with individual problems as they arise Monthly from March to
6.6
free from pests and disease check on health of trees keeping use of pesticides to a minimum October
Maintain good shape and Check for damage in canopy and low
6.7 Prune in accordance with BS:3998:2010 Autumn, or as necessary
remove hazards branches over footpaths
Water and fertilise if required to ensure the
Ensure continued health of that the tree continues to develop Investigate
6.8 Check and respond as necessary As necessary
trees any continued failed growth of trees and take
remedial action.

Remove dead tree and replacement as


Ensure dead trees are Replacement of failed trees once deemed
6.9 per original approved specification unless November/December
replaced appropriate by qualified horticultural staff.
otherwise agreed to plant alternative species.

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7. AMENITY GRASS, LONG SPECIES RICH GRASS, WILDFLOWER MEADOW AND BULB PLANTING MANAGEMENT TABLE

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Mow large areas with a tractor Amenity grass - cut on average


drawn gang mower and smaller of 15 times per annum. Review
Control height of
Cut amenity grass to between 25-65mm. areas with pedestrian or sit-on cutting regime in drought
amenity grass /
7.1 Cut long species rich grass to between 100- mowers as necessary conditions. Long grass cut as
long species rich
150mm. required per annum to
grass
Clean adjoining path areas maintain prescribed height - do
after mowing not cut in drought conditions.

Allow bulbs in Do not cut grass in bulb areas until


Varies according to flowering of
7.2 amenity grass to Allow bulbs to build up energy reserves 6 weeks after flowering –
bulbs
flower and spread collect arisings

Southern boundary: cut the wildflower


grassland to 50mm after flowering and again at
Cut the wildflower grassland
end of season.
Allow wildflower with forage harvester or similar Cut in late July and September
North-eastern boundary: on a rotational basis
7.3 grassland areas for larger areas, and a strimmer or April depending on weather
cut 1/3rd of the wildflower grassland to 50mm
to regenerate of similar for smaller areas. conditions
after flowering and at end of season - rotate to
Collect arisings.
a different 1/3rd of the wildflower grassland
each year on a three-year cycle.

On instruction from owner


repair damaged or failed areas
Keep amenity sward in and re-sow seed. Apply feed
7.4 Check and report to owner on damaged areas April or September
good condition treatment. Undertake
aeration/thatch removal, if
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Amenity areas - before each cut
Keep all grass areas and monthly October - March.
7.5 Litter removal Hand picking
free from litter Long grass / meadow areas –
monthly, or as necessary

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8. CROQUET LAWNS AND CRICKET PITCH MANAGEMENT TABLE

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Objective task
- The grass should be cut using good quality mowers ie. cylinder During summer (approx. 3 times per
mower that provide an even and true cut, cutting to be week during periods of good growth),
undertaken in different directions to prevent a ‘grain forming’. mow at 5-6mm and for topping in the
It should not be cut in adverse conditions or drought conditions. winter months to remove any growth at
Cut grass,
Control of Blades should be checked regularly for damage and should be 8-10mm.
8.1 water if
croquet lawn2 ground as needed to keep them sharp. Adjust the bottom blade Review watering & cutting regime in
required
as required to ensure the grass is cut cleanly and not torn or drought or outdoor weather conditions.
squeezed to ensure a uniform cut is achieved. Clean adjoining
hard surfaces after mowing, removed arisings
- Water grass if required in drought conditions
Spring schedule of maintenance Spring:
- Rolling if required to level lawn - Occasionally, if required
- Scarification and thatch collection to be undertaken to remove - Once (light scarification), if required
Various moss from lawn
(seasonal) - Feeding (as per manufacturer’s recommendations) - Once, per annum
Maintain the
tasks to enable - Aeration- to encourage growth and improve drainage, if - If required
8.2 quality of the
growth and required.
croquet lawn
improve quality - Mowing – keep grass short, allowing to dry out and grow tight. - Weekly
of croquet lawn - Pest control ie. worm/fungicide to be treated with pesticide if
required, to be applied by a competent person in accordance
- As needed during Spring.
with best practice guidance (ie. COSHH and COPR).

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Maintenance tasks detailed above (ref. 8.1 and 8.2) are produced in accordance with best practice guidance Croquet Lawn: Construction, Maintenance and Development
produced by the Croquet Association, Seasonal Schedule for Croquet lawns, available at http://www.oxfordcroquet.com/care/seasonal/index.asp and Croquet Lawns: their
Construction, Maintenance and Development available at: http://www.oxfordcroquet.com/care/calawns/index.asp

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Summer schedule of maintenance Summer:


- Mowing – refer to 8.1. - Mowing – refer to 8.1
- Scarification and thatch collection – one light scarification to be - Once, if required
Various undertaken if needed.
(seasonal) - Irrigation – to promote growth dependent on weather and - 0-3 times per week, depending on the
Maintain the
8.2 tasks to enable ground conditions. weather review regime in drought or
quality of the
cont. growth and outdoor weather conditions.
croquet lawn
improve quality - Aeration- to encourage growth and improve drainage, if - If required
of croquet lawn required.
- Pest control ie. worm/fungicide to be treated with pesticide if - As needed during Summer.
required, to be applied by a competent person in accordance
with best practice guidance (ie. COSHH and COPR).
Autumn schedule of maintenance Autumn:
- Mowing – to be undertaken if required to keep the grass short - If required, subject to grass’s growth
when grass is still growing rate
- Scarification and thatch collection – one major scarification to - Once – (major scarification), if required
be undertaken if needed.
- Aeration - If required
- Pest control ie. worm/fungicide to be treated with pesticide if - As needed during Autumn.
8.2 required to be applied by a competent person in accordance
As above. As above.
cont. with best practice guidance (ie. COSHH and COPR).
- Over-seeding – to be undertaken to increase grass density.
- If required.
- Surface repair – to adjust levels, remove damage and re-turf.
- As needed.
Undertake seed, adjustment of topsoil and turf where required
- Top dressing – sieve, and top dress where required to address
redress levels - As needed during Autumn.
- Feeding – apply slow release fertiliser suitable for turf if
required, application as per manufacturer’s recommendations. - Once, per Autumn, if required.

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Winter schedule of maintenance Winter:


- Mowing – to be undertaken if grass is still growing to prevent As necessary
trapping of moisture and ensure tight growth
8.2
As above. As above. - Brushing – to be undertaken if required to break up surface As necessary
cont.
water and encourage evaporation.
- Fungicide treatment – apply preventative spray, if deemed Monthly, as necessary
necessary.

- Check ball stop net to ensure suitable to stop high speed


cricket balls, ensure posts are secure, check no holes/faults are
within the net and that all fixings are secure. If the ball stop
Routine visual net is found to be faulty and at risk of failing in its function,
Cricket Pitch inspection of cricket match to be stopped, with wicket cordoned off and a Weekly / after each formally organised
8.3
- ball stop net the ball stop warning notice attached, to ensure safety of play area users. cricket game, or as necessary.
net The net should be repaired as soon as possible, and cricket
matches stopped until the ball stop net is fit for purpose.
- Record each visit and corresponding actions/repairs on a
spreadsheet.
- Check condition of wicket area (that the playing surface is Weekly, or as necessary
clean and even ie. does not have any undulations).
- Ensure compaction by rolling (with a light weight roller, roll in Pre-season rolling to be undertaken prior to
both directions, apply water to aid compaction when rolling if play, during the playing season roll weekly
the pitch is dry, or undertake rolling after it has rain). to ensure a firm playing surface.
Control of - Sweep leaves and other detritus from the surface by hand. As necessary.
General - Apply prophylactic treatments of moss killer and algaecide.
cricket pitch3 Monthly, or as necessary.
8.4 maintenance of
– wicket area cricket wicket - Wash (any stains/dis-colourations) if required. As required during the playing season.
(non-turf) - Remove weeds and grass growth form the periphery. As required, ensure grass is cut.
- Repair the surface 4 if required. Repair surface as per manufacturer’s
specification, as required to ensure a
playable surface is maintained.
- Re-mark the crease lines as per supplier’s specification. If required, prior to play.

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Maintenance tasks detailed above for Cricket pitches are produced in accordance with best practice guidance produced by the SAPCA ‘Code of Practice for the Design, Construction and Improvement of Natural
Sports Turf’ and the ‘Code of Practice for the Maintenance of Synthetic Sports Surfaces’ which should be read in conjunction with the English Cricket Board guidelines to ensure compliance.
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Note – as per the ‘Code of Practice for the Maintenance of Synthetic Sports Surfaces’ pg. 84, it is important that no repairs to the surface are carried out in the areas where a ball is likely to pitch, as it could
cause a dangerous bounce.

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- Mowing throughout year to ensure a good sward. Review - Spring/Summer: weekly/to approx.
cutting regime in drought conditions. Cutting to be undertaken height 20-25mm. Winter: mow when
using good quality mowers to suit job eg. a cylinder mower. necessary to height no longer than
35mm.
- Apply pesticide if required, to be applied by a competent person - Apply as required.
in accordance with best practice guidance (ie. COSHH and
COPR).
- If present, worm casts to be dispersed/ treated using an - Apply on 1 or 2 occasions during
Control of approved suppressant (as directed by manufacturer). problem period (October to March)
General
cricket pitch3 Undertake brushing or drag-matting of the square to help
8.5 maintenance of
– outfield disperse casts when friable.
cricket outfield - As required.
area - Protect grass against disease – treat with approved fungicide if
required (applied as per manufacturers’ instructions).
- As required, on one occasion through
- Aeration to be undertaken if required.
October to March.
- As required, during Spring as per
- Apply a spring feed (suitable for cricket outfield) if required. manufacturer’s specification.
- Rolling - to be undertaken in 2 directions along and across the - Suitable conditions generally found from
line of play (to be avoided in particular wet periods). early March onwards.
- Weed control – refer to 8.6

A selective herbicide designed to combat the weeds present will be May to September if required
To control used. If appropriate weeds within Croquet lawn are to be hand (as advised by the manufacturers)
weeds in Use herbicide to weeded. Ideally the herbicide should be applied at least two weeks Note – Cricket pitch may require
8.6
croquet lawn combat weeds after the most recent fertiliser treatment and at a time when grass herbicide treatment every few years (to
and cricket pitch growth is strong and healthy. Weed control to be undertaken by be undertaken Spring -Autumn)
competent person with regard to relevant herbicide regulations. dependent of weed coverage.
To keep
croquet lawn Litter and other waste will be hand picked and bagged from the
and cricket Remove litter Before each cut, when cutting is not
8.7 lawn/pitch areas prior to cutting. Bags will be removed from site
pitch free from and other waste and legally disposed of in a registered waste disposal facility. necessary once per month.
litter and other
waste
To keep the Undertake routine visual inspection to identify obvious hazards or
Routine visual respond to complaints by public in relation to cricket pitch. Inspect Weekly or more frequently if prone to
cricket pitch in
8.8 inspection of
overall good pitch in terms of overall condition and check for signs of vandalism. vandalism
cricket pitch
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9. ORNAMENTAL PLANTING MANAGEMENT TABLE


Ref Management Objective Maintenance task Method Timing
Weed clearance by hand, hoe or fork as
Weeding
Keep planted beds free required. Take care not to disturb shrub roots
from weeds to reduce and avoid excessive treading of bed surface. Monthly from March to
9.1 Keep planted beds topped up with
competition and improve Topping up or replacement of mulch until close October or as required
mulch to prevent weeds and to
visual amenity cover is achieved - use recycled wood chip
present attractive appearance
mulch

Maintain integrity of planting Monitor and record any plant On instruction from owner replace missing plants
9.2 October/ November
scheme losses. Report to owner. and maintain to ensure survival
Keep planting beds free from
9.3 excess leaf litter and fallen Removal of leaves and tree debris Leaf blower and leaf collection equipment November to December
twigs and branches
Pruning ideally to be avoided
Keep paths and car parking Prune back shrubs from encroaching onto the
9.4 Pruning/cutting back during bird nesting period
bays clear from vegetation. adjoining areas.
(March to August inclusive)

Prune dead foliage, flowers and extension


growth as necessary.
To keep newly planted shrubs, Divide perennials as necessary. Formative
Qualified horticultural staff to
perennials and ground cover and seasonal pruning to shrubs to create a As required depending on
9.5 inspect and check on condition of
in prime condition and natural shape - do not routinely clip shrubs. species
ornamental planting.
appearance. Apply organic fertiliser, if required. Re-plant
in an upright position and re-firm plants that
suffer from wind-rock.
To keep newly planted Qualified horticultural staff to
Deal with individual problems as they arise Monthly from March to
9.6 shrubs and perennials free inspect and check on health of
keeping use of pesticides to a minimum October
from pests and diseases ornamental planting.
To keep newly planted
9.7 Remove litter and fly tipped rubbish Remove by hand Monthly
beds free from litter and
fly tipped rubbish

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10. PLAY EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT TABLE

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task
Check for signs of vandalism and remove any litter, glass etc.
Weekly or
Check safety surface for faults/loose fill for depth.
To identify obvious Routine visual more
If parts are found to be unsafe and cannot be immediately repaired the equipment should
10.1 hazards or respond to inspection of frequently if
be immobilised or cordoned off with a warning notice attached.
complaints by public play area prone to
Record each visit, and corresponding actions on a spreadsheet. vandalism
Note – Inspections to be undertaken by suitably qualified/competent professional.

Check ball stop net to ensure suitable to stop high speed cricket balls, ensure posts are
Weekly /
secure, check no holes/faults are within the net and that all fixings are secure. If the ball
Routine visual after each
To identify obvious stop net is found to be faulty and at risk of failing in its function, cricket match to be
inspection of formally
10.2 hazards or respond to stopped, with wicket cordoned off and a warning notice attached, to ensure safety of play
the ball stop organised
complaints by public area users. The net should be repaired as soon as possible, and cricket matches stopped
net cricket
until the ball stop net is fit for purpose.
game
Record each visit and corresponding actions on a spreadsheet.

Check all working parts and oil and grease bearings as necessary. Check all ropes, chains
and shackles.
Check anti slip surfaces eg. on step treads
Operational Check that structures and foundations are secure.
inspection of Check for trip hazards and obstructions in surrounding area. Check for finger traps.
To check the operation
all items of Check wooden items for splinters and cracks. Check metal items for corrosion and sharp
10.3 and stability of the Monthly
equipment, edges.
equipment
fences and Check that plastic/polythene items for brittleness and sharp edges. If parts found to be
gates unsafe and cannot be immediately corrected the equipment should be removed or
immobilised and cordoned off with a warning notice attached.
Check each item against a checklist (as provided by manufacturer for play equipment
item) and record each visit on a spreadsheet.

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Ref Management Objective Maintenance Method Timing


task
To be carried out by RPII (Register of Play Inspectors International) trained and
Annual certified inspectors or manufacturers inspection engineers. Includes
To establish overall
technical a non–dismantling inspection of all equipment supported by a detailed technical
level of safety of the Every 12
10.4 inspection report highlighting any action required.
equipment. months
of play
area If parts are found to be unsafe and cannot be repaired immediately the equipment
should be removed or immobilised and cordoned off with a warning notice attached.

A comprehensive safety audit and technical inspection shall be carried out by a


qualified professional/recognised body or ROSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of
Annual
To establish overall Accidents)
technical
level of safety of the Every 12
10.5 inspection
ball stop net. If the net is found to be unsafe and cannot be repaired immediately, the cricket wicket months
of the ball
is to be cordoned off with a warning notice attached to state that cricket activity is to
stop net
be stopped immediately until repairs are carried out, this will enable the play area to
remain in use. The recommended repairs should be undertaken as soon as possible.

To generally maintain
superficial appearance Sand down and repaint or re-stain equipment, seats, bins and fences to As
10.6 As necessary
of equipment and street specification supplied by supplier. necessary
furniture.

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11. HARD LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT

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11.1 Keep paths paved Empty litter / dog bins and Remove and replace bags from bins and deposit in legal tip. Twice weekly April
areas, petanque pitch ensure generally bins Wash / wipe clean bins as required. Sweep or hand pick to September,
and tennis courts free themselves are clean. Remove litter and faeces from paths, paved areas, petanque pitch weekly October to
of debris, litter, graffiti litter and faeces from paths and tennis courts. Use pressure washer to remove chewing March
and dog faeces paved areas, petanque pitch gum, staining and graffiti.
and tennis courts. Clean stained
/ graffitied surfaces
11.2 Keep paths, paved Removal of tree litter and Removal, collection of all tree litter and debris, including November and
areas, petanque pitch debris, including leaves and leaves, conkers, branches and transport to tip Dece
and tennis courts free branches
from leaf and tree
debris
11.3 Keep paths, paved Weed killing Spray with herbicide containing glyphosate using knapsack April/June and
areas, petanque pitch sprayer August
and tennis courts free
of weeds

11.4 Maintain fencing, walls, Monitor and report to owner on Replace, repair / clean as instructed by owner. As necessary
signage, seating and damaged or unsecure areas Note – this does not include listed walls around the
other street furniture Allotments (listed walls will be repaired and maintained in
in a safe, clean and accordance with the surveys and specification of repairs set
graffiti free condition out within the report agreed under Schedule 1 of the
Section 106, prepared by Mann Williams and Ridge.)

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12. INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT TABLE

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task
12.1 To control and Monitor site for Eradicate appropriately using any necessary licences. Monthly
prevent the spread of invasive
invasive species species Remove waste to the appropriate place.

Records to be kept.

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APPENDIX 4

ALLOTMENTS MANAGEMENT PLAN

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Appendix 4 – Allotment Management plan


Management Aim
• To present the visible indication of high quality, regular site maintenance;

• To provide high quality, secure and accessible allotments which are


effectively managed and maintained.

Management Objectives
• To keep paths and hard surfaced areas free of debris, litter, graffiti & dog
faeces;

• To keep weed colonisation at a minimum and acceptable level;

• To maintain footpaths and hard surfaced areas in safe condition;

• To maintain gates, water troughs and other allotment furniture, including


seating and signage in good condition and replace if necessary;

1.01 The maintenance of the allotments covers the communal areas and features e.g
access routes, boundary treatments, water troughs, and any untenanted plots.

1.02 The management and maintenance tasks associated with the soft landscaping
features within the allotments eg. grass will be maintained as amenity grass and
retained trees will be maintained as per the previous sections detailed within this
landscape and ecological management plan:

1.03 Areas of hard surfacing/allotment furniture where damage poses a hazard to


pedestrians shall be cordoned off with bollards and high visibility tape until repair
can be organised.

1.04 A “no tolerance” policy will apply to graffiti which shall be removed as soon as it
appears and where necessary specialist contractors shall be employed to carry
out this work. Whilst dogs are not allowed within the allotment area, provision
has been made to removed dog faeces should a dog enter the space.

1.05 Management of the individual plots will be undertaken by the allotment owners
themselves. Untenanted plots to be cleared and covered with polythene, to
prevent weed growth and soil structure deterioration, immediately after vacation
by previous plot owner.

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1.06 Note - listed allotment walls will be repaired and maintained in accordance with
the surveys and specification of repairs set out within the reports agreed under
Schedule 1 of the Section 106, prepared by Mann Williams and Ridge.

1.07 Management of the infrastructure of the allotment will be undertaken by a


management company, or the developer until a management company is
instructed.

1.08 The management plan for allotments to be read in conjunction with the landscape
proposals for the allotments drawing reference R0395_17A.

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1. ALLOTMENT MANAGEMENT TABLE

Ref Management Objective Maintenance task Method Timing

Monitor feedback from


1.1 User feedback Respond and repair as necessary As necessary
Allotment users

Remove litter and fly tipped Remove by hand and replace bags from bins and deposit in
1.2 Keep litter and rubbish free Fortnightly
rubbish legal tip.

Check self-filling mechanism is functioning correctly, repair


Maintain water troughs in good Check, maintain and repair as instructed by owner. Fix leaks as soon as identified.
1.3 Monthly
working condition (if necessary) Empty trough if water appears to be stagnant and allow to
self-fill with fresh water.
Maintain all hard landscape areas Repair using original material/product to maintain integrity
Monitor and report to owner.
including footpaths, walls, of space. Ares where damage poses a hazard to users, the
on damaged areas/items
1.4 signage and seating and other area shall be cordoned off with bollards and high visibility Monthly
and repair as instructed by
street furniture in a safe and tape until repair can be organised. This does not include the
owner.
clean condition maintenance of the listed walls, refer to 1.6.
Removal of invasive Dig by hand and remove by hand; removal of invasive
species species using appropriate eradication method Monthly
Keep paths / hard surfaced areas
Keep path and
1.5 clear from branches/vegetation
associated hard 2 or 3 times per
and weeds. Kill weeds using a herbicide spray containing glyphosate
surfaced areas clear of annum
using a knapsack sprayer – April, June and August
weeds
Existing features The two listed walls will be repaired and maintained in accordance with the surveys and specification of repairs set out
1 1.6
Listed walls within the reports agreed under Schedule 1 of the Section 106, prepared by Mann Williams and Ridge.
The grass will be maintained as amenity grass and maintained as per the previous management tables detailed in
11.7 Amenity grass and retained trees Appendix 3 within this LEMP. The existing trees to be retained will also be maintained as set out in Appendix 3 for
retained trees.

APRIL 2018 | RVF/AMS/SK | R0395_14G

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