Public Inquiry for the Planning Appeal at Land at M40 J10, Baynards Green, Oxfordshire

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Stanbury, A.J. et al. 2021. The status of our bird populations: the fifth Birds of Conservation Concern in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Mann and second IUCN Red List assessment of extinction risk for Great Britain. British Birds 114: 747-778.

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DEFRA Technical Report Paper: The Wild Bird Indicator for the UK and England

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In Practice, Issue 17, Blithe Spirit: Are Skylarks Being Overlooked in Impact Assessment? (CIEEM, Sept 2022)

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PTES (2023). The State of Britain’s Dormice 2023

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Wells, D, Chanin, P & Gubert, L (2025) Hazel Dormouse Mitigation Handbook. The Mammal Society. Section 4.1.

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Andrews, R. (2014). The Classification of Badger Setts.

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March 2026. OxSRFI Environmental Statement. Chapter 6 Ecology. Table 6.5. p20

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Vincent Wildlife Trust Barbastelle: https://www.vwt.org.uk/species/barbastelle

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BTO Wild Bird Indicators for the UK: https://www.bto.org/our-work/science/publications/reports/indicators/uk

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RSPB Skylark Advice for Farmers: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-nature/what-we-do/influence-government-and-business/farming/advice-for-farmers-helping-bird-species/skylark-advice-for-farmers

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Naturespace Priority Species Scheme: https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/planning-and-building/wildlife-and-biodiversity/great-crested-newt-district-licensing-scheme/

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APIS Nitrogen Deposition Calcareous Grassland: https://www.apis.ac.uk/nitrogen-deposition-calcareous-grassland

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APIS Nitrogen Deposition Broadleaved Woodland: https://www.apis.ac.uk/nitrogen-deposition-broadleaved-mixed-and-yew-woodland

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Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC): magic.defra.gov.uk

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Robertson, HJ & Jefferson, RG (2000) Monitoring the Condition of Lowland Grassland SSSIs. England Nature. Appendix 4. English names of indicator species.

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Bat Conservation Trust Barbastelle – Distribution and Conservation section: https://www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/what-are-bats/uk-bats/barbastelle

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Bat Conservation Trust Leisler’s Bat – Distribution and Conservation section: https://www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/what-are-bats/uk-bats/leislers-bat

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Bat Conservation Trust Nathusius’ Pipistrelle – Distribution and Conservation section: https://www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/what-are-bats/uk-bats/nathusius-pipistrelle

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Butterfly Conservation brown hairstreak: https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/brown-hairstreak (caterpillar foodplants)

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Butterfly Conservation black hairstreak: https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/black-hairstreak (caterpillar foodplants)

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Baldwin, M. (2018) European Badger Territoriality & Home Range. Wildlife Online, 8 October 2018. Available at: https://www.wildlifeonline.me.uk/animals/article/european-badger-territoriality-home-range

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Guidance Note 08/23: Bats and Artificial Lighting at Night (ILP & BCT, 2023)

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Core Sustenance Zones and Habitats of Importance for Designing Biodiversity Net Gain for Bats (BCT, 2020)

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Bat Surveys for Professional Ecologists Good Practice Guidelines, 4th edn (BCT, 2023)

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Circular 06/2005 – Biodiversity and Geological Conservation – Statutory Obligations and their Impact within the Planning System

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British Standard BS42020 a Code of Practice for Biodiversity in Planning and Development

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Natural England’s Standing Advice for Wild Birds

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Natural England’s Standing Advice for protected species and planning applications

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UK Bat Mitigation Guidelines (CIEEM, August 2025)

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Badgers and Development (Natural England, revised 12/11)

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Advice Note 5, Great Crested Newt Habitat Suitability Index (ARG UK, May 2010)

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CIEEM Advice Note: On the Lifespan of Ecological Reports & Surveys (April 2019)

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CIEEM 2024. Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment in the UK and Ireland. Section 6.1

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Natural England Standing Advice on Air Pollution: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/air-pollution-and-development-advice-for-local-authorities

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Natural England Standing Advice on Ancient Trees and Veteran Trees: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ancient-woodland-ancient-trees-and-veteran-trees-advice-for-making-planning-decisions (Buffer zone recommendations) 

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