From:	Delbridge, Stacey
Sent:	26 March 2021 11:56
To:	Bingham, Kate
Subject:	DM/2020/00338 K Block

Dear Kate
The submitted ecological assessment confirms that the building is a bat roost, it recommends that 
further activity survey is required before development can proceed. We therefore express a holding 
objection to the scheme until the surveys are undertaken and are found to be sufficient to determine 
the application.

We would also remind the applicant of the Dear CPO letter from Welsh Government dated 23/10/2019. 
This makes it clear that where biodiversity enhancement is not proposed as part of an application, 
significant weight will be given to its absence, and unless other significant material considerations 
indicate otherwise it will be necessary to refuse permission. The site ecologist can provide appropriate 
suggestions as part of the final ecological assessment.

Thanks
Stacey

Stacey Delbridge
Biodiversity and Ecology Officer / Swyddog Bioamrywiath ac Ecoleg 
Green Infrastructure / Seilwaith Gwyrdd 
Monlife 
Monmouthshire County Council / Cyngor Sir Fynwy
Tel/ff�n: 01633 64 (4920) Mob:07970433261
Email: staceydelbridge@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Website: www.monlife.co.uk