BREEAM Ecological value of site - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 11:10, 15 December 2021

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	* Knowledge base - [http://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/landuseandecology/le02/ http://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/landuseandecology/le02/]		* Knowledge base - [http://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/landuseandecology/le02/ http://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/landuseandecology/le02/]
	* [http://www.magic.gov.uk/ http://www.magic.gov.uk/]		* [http://www.magic.gov.uk/ http://www.magic.gov.uk/]
−	* [https://www.gov.uk/check-your-business-protected-area https://www.gov.uk/check-your-business-protected-area] which provides links to sites such as - [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/protectedsites/sacselection/SAC_list.asp?Country=E http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/protectedsites/sacselection/SAC_list.asp?Country=E], [http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/index.jsp ~~http://gateway.snh.~~gov.uk/sitelink/index.jsp] and [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-162 http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-162]	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/check-your-business-protected-area https://www.gov.uk/check-your-business-protected-area] which provides links to sites such as - [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/protectedsites/sacselection/SAC_list.asp?Country=E http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/protectedsites/sacselection/SAC_list.asp?Country=E], [http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/index.jsp gov.uk/sitelink/index.jsp] and [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-162 http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-162]

	= Tips and best practice =		= Tips and best practice =
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	--[[User:Emma_Houston\|Emma Houston]] 11:15, 18 Jan 2018 (BST)		--[[User:Emma_Houston\|Emma Houston]] 11:15, 18 Jan 2018 (BST)

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Biodiversity in the urban environment.		* Biodiversity in the urban environment.
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	* Habitat Suitability Index.		* Habitat Suitability Index.

−	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:~~BREEAM~~]] [[Category:~~Sustainability~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:BREEAM]]

Designing Buildings at 09:00, 2 December 2020

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	* Habitat Suitability Index.		* Habitat Suitability Index.

−	[[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Designing Buildings at 13:58, 29 October 2019

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−	~~BREEAM Ecological value of site~~
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	= Aim and benefits =		= Aim and benefits =

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	Before RIBA stage 1 where possible. A site inspection by an ecologist must be carried out before any works begin on the chosen site. Where there is a choice of sites, inspections will be required of each and where able the site with the lowest ecological value should be selected. If an area of the site needs to be protected then the design and works will have to work around that and the earlier this is known the better.		Before RIBA stage 1 where possible. A site inspection by an ecologist must be carried out before any works begin on the chosen site. Where there is a choice of sites, inspections will be required of each and where able the site with the lowest ecological value should be selected. If an area of the site needs to be protected then the design and works will have to work around that and the earlier this is known the better.

−	= Step by step guidance =	+	= Step-by-step guidance =

−	The ‘BREEAM checklist for defining land of low ecological value’ can be used by the Assessor. Where a project wishes to achieve a BREEAM Very Good rating an ecologist will need to be involved as part of the minimum requirements ~~anyway~~ and so would be best placed to advise on the ecological value of the site too.	+	The ‘BREEAM checklist for defining land of low ecological value’ can be used by the Assessor. Where a project wishes to achieve a BREEAM Very Good rating an ecologist will need to be involved as part of the minimum requirements and so would be best placed to advise on the ecological value of the site too.

	Where the BREEAM checklist is being used the assessor will need to be provided with the following information:		Where the BREEAM checklist is being used the assessor will need to be provided with the following information:

	* If planning required an ecological survey or statement? (Most likely yes)		* If planning required an ecological survey or statement? (Most likely yes)
−	* Where exactly the site is located and the assessor can investigate or design team can provide evidence to show if there are any ~~Special~~ areas of conservation, ~~Special~~ protection areas, ~~Sites~~ of special scientific interest or Ramsar sites nearby. [http://www.magic.gov.uk/ http://www.magic.gov.uk/] can be used for sites in England.	+	* Where exactly the site is located and the assessor can investigate or design team can provide evidence to show if there are any special areas of conservation, special protection areas, sites of special scientific interest or Ramsar sites nearby. [http://www.magic.gov.uk/ http://www.magic.gov.uk/] can be used for sites in England.
	* What kind of habitats and features are found on the site.		* What kind of habitats and features are found on the site.

−	When using the BREEAM checklist if any of the answers to the questions are yes then an ecologist will need to become involved to determine if the site if of low ecological value.	+	When using the BREEAM checklist if any of the answers to the questions are yes then an ecologist will need to become involved to determine if the site is of low ecological value.

	For ease, it is best to involve a suitably qualified ecologist from the start.		For ease, it is best to involve a suitably qualified ecologist from the start.
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	= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =		= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

−	What state is the site in?	+	* What state is the site in?
−		+	* Is it mostly hard standing?
−	Is it mostly hard standing?	+	* Is it a greenfield site or a brownfield site?
−		+	* What surrounds the site, urban, semi-rural, rural?
−	Is it a greenfield site or a ~~brown field~~ site?	+	* Are there any derelict buildings?
−		+	* Are there trees on site, if so are they established?
−	What surrounds the site, urban, semi rural, rural?	+
−		+
−	Are there any derelict buildings?	+
−		+
−	Are there trees on site, if so are they established?	+

	= Tools and resources =		= Tools and resources =

−	Knowledge base - [http://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/landuseandecology/le02/ http://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/landuseandecology/le02/]	+	* Knowledge base - [http://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/landuseandecology/le02/ http://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/landuseandecology/le02/]
−		+	* [http://www.magic.gov.uk/ http://www.magic.gov.uk/]
−	[http://www.magic.gov.uk/ http://www.magic.gov.uk/]	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/check-your-business-protected-area https://www.gov.uk/check-your-business-protected-area] which provides links to sites such as - [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/protectedsites/sacselection/SAC_list.asp?Country=E http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/protectedsites/sacselection/SAC_list.asp?Country=E], [http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/index.jsp http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/index.jsp] and [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-162 http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-162]
−		+
−	[https://www.gov.uk/check-your-business-protected-area https://www.gov.uk/check-your-business-protected-area] which provides links to sites such as - [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/protectedsites/sacselection/SAC_list.asp?Country=E http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/protectedsites/sacselection/SAC_list.asp?Country=E], [http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/index.jsp http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/index.jsp] and [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-162 http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-162]	+

	= Tips and best practice =		= Tips and best practice =

−	~~Good~~ ecologist used from the earliest point.	+	* A good ecologist used from the earliest point.

	= Typical evidence =		= Typical evidence =

−	Ecology report produced by suitably qualified ecologist.	+	* Ecology report produced by a suitably qualified ecologist.
−		+	* Confirmation the ecologist is suitably qualified.
−	Confirmation ecologist is suitably qualified	+	* Correspondence from the local authority to demonstrate if an ecology statement was needed.
−		+	* Maps and extracts from websites and authorities on the location of protected areas.
−	Correspondence from the local authority to demonstrate if an ecology statement was needed.	+	* Site photographs.
−		+
−	Maps and extracts from websites and authorities on location of protected areas.	+
−		+
−	Site photographs	+

	= Applicable Schemes =		= Applicable Schemes =

Paul Thistlethwaite at 17:07, 29 January 2019

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	Site photographs		Site photographs

−	= ~~Disclaimer~~ =	+	= Applicable Schemes =

		+	The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_guidelines\|this document]] for further guidelines.
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		+	* UK New Construction 2014
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	BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.		BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.

Designing Buildings at 15:33, 4 January 2019

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	* BREEAM Protection of ecological features.		* BREEAM Protection of ecological features.
	* BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology.		* BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology.
		+	* Ecological baseline.
	* Ecological impact assessment.		* Ecological impact assessment.
	* Ecological network.		* Ecological network.

Designing Buildings at 09:01, 31 December 2018

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	* Ecologist.		* Ecologist.
	* Ecology compensation.		* Ecology compensation.
		+	* Habitat Suitability Index.

	[[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]		[[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Designing Buildings at 11:11, 13 December 2018

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	BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.		BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.

−	--[[User:~~Emma Houston~~\|Emma Houston]] 11:15, 18 Jan 2018 (BST)	+	--[[User:Emma_Houston\|Emma Houston]] 11:15, 18 Jan 2018 (BST)
		+
		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
		+
		+	* Biodiversity in the urban environment.
		+	* Biodiversity offsetting.
		+	* Biodiversity net gain consultation.
		+	* BREEAM Enhancing site ecology.
		+	* BREEAM Protection of ecological features.
		+	* BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology.
		+	* Ecological impact assessment.
		+	* Ecological network.
		+	* Ecological survey.
		+	* Ecologist.
		+	* Ecology compensation.

	[[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]		[[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Emma Houston at 11:15, 18 January 2018

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	BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.		BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.
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		+	--[[User:Emma Houston\|Emma Houston]] 11:15, 18 Jan 2018 (BST)

	[[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]		[[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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BREEAM Ecological value of site

= Aim and benefits =

To encourage development on land that already has limited value to wildlife and to protect existing ecological features from substantial damage during site preparation and completion of construction works.

= When to consider =

Before RIBA stage 1 where possible. A site inspection by an ecologist must be carried out before any works begin on the chosen site. Where there is a choice of sites, inspections will be required of each and where able the site with the lowest ecological value should be selected. If an area of the site needs to be protected then the design and works will have to work around that and the earlier this is known the better.

= Step by step guidance =

The ‘BREEAM checklist for defining land of low ecological value’ can be used by the Assessor. Where a project wishes to achieve a BREEAM Very Good rating an ecologist will need to be involved as part of the minimum requirements anyway and so would be best placed to advise on the ecological value of the site too.

Where the BREEAM checklist is being used the assessor will need to be provided with the following information:

* If planning required an ecological survey or statement? (Most likely yes)
* Where exactly the site is located and the assessor can investigate or design team can provide evidence to show if there are any Special areas of conservation, Special protection areas, Sites of special scientific interest or Ramsar sites nearby. [http://www.magic.gov.uk/ http://www.magic.gov.uk/] can be used for sites in England.
* What kind of habitats and features are found on the site.

When using the BREEAM checklist if any of the answers to the questions are yes then an ecologist will need to become involved to determine if the site if of low ecological value.

For ease, it is best to involve a suitably qualified ecologist from the start.

Before procuring an ecologist, it should be checked that they are suitably qualified in line with BREEAM requirements.

If using an ecologist, they will need to carry out a site inspection prior to any works beginning on site and at appropriate times of the year to determine if there is any ecological value in the site. If the overall value of the site is low the credit will be achievable but if there is value the site cannot gain the credit. See compliance notes in the BREEAM manual if the site was cleared prior to purchase.

Where the ecologist confirms the overall value is low but there are some features that should be retained and protected during construction these should be highlighted to the design team as early as possible.

The contractor should know they must put in place protection measures before they are appointed.

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

What state is the site in?

Is it mostly hard standing?

Is it a greenfield site or a brown field site?

What surrounds the site, urban, semi rural, rural?

Are there any derelict buildings?

Are there trees on site, if so are they established?

= Tools and resources =

Knowledge base - [http://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/landuseandecology/le02/ http://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/landuseandecology/le02/]

[http://www.magic.gov.uk/ http://www.magic.gov.uk/]

[https://www.gov.uk/check-your-business-protected-area https://www.gov.uk/check-your-business-protected-area] which provides links to sites such as - [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/protectedsites/sacselection/SAC_list.asp?Country=E http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/protectedsites/sacselection/SAC_list.asp?Country=E], [http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/index.jsp http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/index.jsp] and [http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-162 http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-162]

= Tips and best practice =

Good ecologist used from the earliest point.

= Typical evidence =

Ecology report produced by suitably qualified ecologist.

Confirmation ecologist is suitably qualified

Correspondence from the local authority to demonstrate if an ecology statement was needed.

Maps and extracts from websites and authorities on location of protected areas.

Site photographs

= Disclaimer =

BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.

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