Wildlife
Under Construction: A place to document what we have observed, will link to map to track more sightings
A property on Lonesome Lane is home to Surrey's largest known population of Serotine Bats. These are Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 European Protected Species under Annex IV of the European Habitats Directive. They use the proposed site at Ladyland Farm as a feeding ground
Great Crested Newts
Great Crested Newts (often referred to as gold crested newts) are strictly protected in the UK and Europe. They are classified as a European Protected Species (EPS) and protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, making it illegal to capture, kill, disturb, or injure them, or damage their habitat. Ladyland Farm is already noted as highly suitable habitat but an agreement to obtain a district licence has been made as part of an approved planning application for 2 dwellings allowing dispensation.
Green Woodpecker Pairs
A pari of Green woodpeckers have been reported by residents
