Former Met Office,
Shinfield, Reading - KingsOak Thames
Valley
client:
KingsOak Thames Valley
location:
Shinfield,
Reading
size:
Medium
skill:
Ecological Consultancy and
Contracting
Botany
Bats
Nature conservation policy and
legislation
status:
Complete
Former Met
Office, Shinfield, Reading
Keystone Environmental
were brought on board to address all
ecological issues as the pre-existing
masterplan and outline permission
was taken forward by KingsOak Thames
Valley to planning. Initially responsible
for the compilation of baseline data
we provided extensive input into the
design process which involved the
engagement of various stakeholders.
Our input involved:
Extended
Phase I Habitat Survey
6 months worth
of detailed bat surveys
Liaison with
Wokingham District Council Ecologist
Input at all
design team meetings
Attendance
at exhibition of scheme for local
residents
Production
of an ecological management plan
for the Wildlife Heritage Site
Liaison with
English Nature concerning bat mitigation
Design of a
stand alone artificial roost for
Pipistrelle bats and supervision
of contractors during construction
Pre-demolition
bat surveys
Supply
of licensed bat worker to oversee
building demolition
