Relocation of protected species of reptiles at Belmore Playing Fields, Hayes

The London Borough of Hillingdon (LBofH) is seeking an ecology consultant to relocate protected species of reptiles, particularly slow worms at Belmore Playing Fields, Hayes, UB4 0EJ

The construction of 111 apartments on an old allotment site is anticipated to commence September 2020. Enabling work is required to relocate protected species of reptiles, particularly slow worms from the allotment site to the adjacent nature reserve. Not moving the reptiles in Spring 2020 would mean delaying the commencement of the main works until June 2021.

Provision of an ecology plan to fulfil planning approval conditions, temporary fencing and search, capture for relocation in adjacent nature reserve all reptiles discovered. The fencing is approximately 170 metres long with one pedestrian walk through. It is anticipated that 45 visits will be required to clear the site of reptiles and these will be paid for individually. The work includes compliance with all Environmental Agency Regulation, statutory requirements and recommended good practice.

Site Visit is Mandatory and has been set for Thursday 20th February 2020 at 10am to 12pm