KNOTWEED MANAGEMENT PLAN REMEDIATION REPORT JAPANESE KNOTWEED. Abbots Park Developments, c/o Ashall Property Ltd

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2 REMEDIATION OF: Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) DUTY OF CARE: KNOTWEED AND YOUR OBLIGATIONS This site has been identified as containing Japanese knotweed. It is your legal responsibility to ensure that you prevent the spread of knotweed from this site, including the spread to bordering properties. Japanese knotweed needs to be handled in a responsible manner to protect the environment and prevent property risk, and any works conducted to control or eradicate this invasive weed should be completed in accordance to the Environment Agency's 'The Knotweed Code Of Practice' (2006). The spread of Japanese knotweed is governed under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 /Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order Part I (Wildlife - Miscellaneous), Section 14, Clause 2 of the Act states:... if any person plants or otherwise causes to grow in the wild any plant which is included in Part II of Schedule 9, he shall be guilty of an offence. Schedule 9 (animals and plants to which section 14 applies), Part II (Plants) lists Japanese knotweed. It is therefore a defence to the provision of the Act to undertake all reasonable steps to control Japanese knotweed on, or infringing onto, your land. The plant is not cited under any legislation that requires its presence to be notified to either DEFRA (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) or local planning authorities, and neither is it listed under The Weeds Act of Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Duty of Care Regulations 1991, Japanese knotweed material and those material contaminated with Japanese knotweed must be removed to a licensed landfill site for disposal, accompanied by appropriate Waste Transfer documentation. Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belblns Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire 50517JF os Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF

3 Table of Contents 1 CONTACT DETAILS KNOTWEED SPECIALIST DETAILS CLIENT CONTACT DETAILS KNOTWEED MANAGEMENT PLAN INTRODUCTION TO THE SITE FULL SITE ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING SITE (PRIOR TO ANY DEVELOPMENT) DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SITE MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES... 6.! LIMITATIONS AND THREATS TO SITE MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES KNOTWEED IMPACT ON DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES SITE VEGETATION STRIP/CLEARANCE DEMOLITION FORMATION LEVEL EXCAVATIONS BUILDING FOUNDATION EXCAVATIONS MATERIALMOVEMENTSANDWASTE IMPACTS ON PROPOSED END USE STRUCTURAL RISK PLOT SALEABILITY CONTAMINATION RE-INFESTATION... 8.S. DISTRIBUTION OF KNOTWEED DESCRIPTION OF THE KNOTWEED DISTRIBUTION ON-SITE REMEDIATION STRATEGY RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES HERBICIDE TREATMENT PROGRAMME OTHER REMEDIATION STRATE GIES DIG AND DUMP DIGANDCAP DIGANDSJFT CELL-BURIAL DIG AND RELOCATION ROOT BARRIER CONTROL Z REFERENCES APPENDICES APPENDIX AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH OF CURRENT SITE LAYOUT PROPERTY DEED PLAN OF CURRENT SITE LAYOUT Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne. Dorset BH21 7SF f' ;, "... I 3

4 8.1.3 SITE PLAN OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT (SHOWING KNOTWEED LOCATIONS) AERIAL SITE PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING DISTRIBUTION OF KNOTWEED PROPERTY DEED PLAN SHOWING DISTRIBUTION OF KNOTWEED PHOTOGRAPHS OF KNOTWEED APPENDIX KNOTWEED RECORDING SHEET APPENDIX l OURCONTACTINFORMATION OUR REFEREES AND TESTIMONIALS OURAFFILIATIONS HEAL TH AND SAFETY OUR BEST WORKING PRACTICES AND CODE OF PRACTICE WORKING IN ACCORDANCE TO CURRENT LEGISLATION OUR INSURANCES Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF OS" Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne. Dorset BH21 7SF f'" ij '" 14

5 1 CONTACT DETAILS 1.1 KNOTWEED SPECIALIST DETAILS NAME: ADDRESS: Japanese Knotweed Ltd Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF CONTACT: Ben Lindley TEL: ben@knotweed.co.uk WEBSITE: See Appendix Section 8.3 for further details about Japanese Knotweed Ltd 1.2 CLIENT CONTACT DETAILS NAME: Abbots Park Developments, c/o Ashall Property Ltd ADDRESS: Unit 11, Abbots Park, Preston Brook, WA7 3GH CONTACT: Roger Williams TEL: I Roger@asha II property.com WEBSITE: 2 KNOTWEED MANAGEMENT PLAN The Environment Agency advocate the use of 'Knotweed Management Plans' {KMP) where ever possible on development sites. Our KMP's are drafted in accordance to the Environment Agencies 'The Knotweed Code of Practice', 2006, and we provided them as an inclusive or paid option on all contracts. This remediation report forms the first section of a KMP. If we are contracted to undertake the remediation of Japanese knotweed on this site the Remediation Report here within will be used to produce the KMP for the site. The site KMP document will include 'Activities' and 'Objectives' that are to be achieved. Sections will be included for recording site evaluation and findings as well as recordable documents such as; Photos, Pesticide Application Records (PAR), Waste Transfer Notes (WTN) and Landfill Weighbridge Tickets (WBT). Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belblns Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF f ;, 1J I- 15

6 3 INTRODUCTION TO THE SITE 3.1 FULL SITE ADDRESS Harbour Hotel Lon Engan Abersoch Wales LL53 7HR 3.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING SITE (PRIOR TO ANY DEVELOPMENT) The site is a Hotel which has been empty for several years. The Hotel is located on top of rock outcrop above Afon (River) Soch. To east & north of site is a cliff edge approx. 25m down to the car park of The Riverside Hotel. See Appendix Section and for Images of Current site layout DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Planning permission is being applied for on this site for the demolition of the hotel and the construction residential housing (13 separate plots). See Appendix Section for Proposed development Plan See Appendix Section for Proposed development Plan showing knotweed locations 3.3 SITE MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES The site is expected to be sold and habited 12 months after works commence. Soft and hard landscape works will be the last phase of works probably completed during the final 2 months. Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belblns Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT. Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF f' 'I q ;- I 6

7 4 LIMITATIONS AND THREATS TO SITE MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES As Japanese knotweed has been identified on this site, the financial burden of the project must be expected to increase, due to treatment costs and delays in scheduling construction works. A strategy for managing and/or removing the knotweed problem is required to allow the proposed site development/management objectives to be implemented without compromise of potential property risk caused by Japanese knotweed. We have detailed our recommended knotweed remediation strategy in Section 6. However please bear in mind that if knotweed is not properly remediated (for example by not having JKL undertake these recommended remedial works) the following risks remain to the site: 4.1 KNOTWEED IMPACT ON DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES SITE VEGETATION STRIP /CLEARANCE During vegetation clearance disturbance of the knotweed can occur resulting in the translocation of knotweed material to other areas of the site or even unintentional illegal removal of controlled (Japanese knotweed) waste from the site DEMOLITION During demolition disturbance of the knotweed can occur resulting in the translocation of knotweed material to other areas of the site or even unintentional illegal remova l of controlled (Japanese knotweed) waste from the site FORMATION LEVEL EXCAVATIONS Ground work excavation to reach construction formations levels (if site levels are to remain the same or be reduced) may encounter ground contaminated with knotweed rhizome. This can result in the translocation of knotweed material presenting structural risk and/or unintentional illegal removal of controlled (Japanese knotweed) waste from the site BUILDING FOUNDATION EXCAVATIONS Ground work excavation for proposed building foundations may encounter ground contaminated with knotweed rhizome. This can result in un-controlled or un-treated knotweed rhizome remaining under building footprints (i.e. in ground underneath suspended Block and Beam floors) presenting a structural risks and/or unintentional illegal removal of controlled (Japanese knotweed) waste from the site MATERIAL MOVEMENTS AND WASTE The development project may necessitate the removal of material from site and/or the importation of soil material onto the site. It is imperative that all necessary steps are taken to ensure these materials are free of knotweed. Site: Harbour Hotel, Lon Engan, Abersoch LLS3 7HR Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Ha mpshire JF OS' Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF F ri l... I 7

8 4.2 IMPACTS ON PROPOSED END USE STRUCTURAL RISK Japanese knotweed rhizome and crown growth has the potential to cause damage to services, structures and hard standing PLOT SALEABILITY Japanese knotweed is a recognised property risk and will be flagged up on building surveys as part of the conveyance process. Where knotweed has been identified it can prevent lending agreements (i.e. on new residential development site this can stop sales of completed units!) CONTAMINATION Un-managed Japanese knotweed growth can be disturbed by site maintenance activities such as grounds maintenance. This can quickly translocate material to other areas of the site and spread and worsen an infestation and associated risks. 4.3 RE-INFESTATION Any presence of knotweed off-site can present the likely potential for re-infestation of the site across site boundaries. Site: Harbour Hotel, Lon Engan, Abersoch LL53?HR Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF f cl I ~ I 8

9 5 DISTRIBUTION OF KNOTWEED 5.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE KNOTWEED DISTRIBUTION ON-SITE Surveyor: Alan McCaughley Date of Survey: 29th April 2013 A thorough search I walk over of the property was undertaken to identify the presence, locations and extent of Japanese knotweed growth. Following our visual investigation of the property we found the presence of Japanese knotweed. The areas of the property identified as being affected by Japanese knotweed growth are best described as follows: - Stand 1 (JKl) bounds the edge of Riverside Hotel car park and extends 12m up the bank towards above car park of Harbour Hotel. Japanese knotweed is prevented from encroaching higher by rock edge. Stand 2 (JK2) is an active mound of spoil possibly trans-located from JKl during the construction of stoned car park. Stand 3 (JK3) extends from JK2 and is peppered along a tree lined edge of rivers flood plain. NOTE - The precise line of the boundary would need to be established to accurately locate JK as on-site or oft-site. There is no evidence of Japanese knotweed being present anywhere else apart from the three stands identified. On the Land Registry Plan there is a shaded red area to west of property. This area, whilst overgrown, does not contain Japanese knotweed. See Appendix Section 8.1.4, and for Image showing knotweed distribution See Appendix Section 8.2 Knotweed Stand Record Sheets. Site: Harbour Hotel, Lon Engan, Abersoch LLS3 7HR Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Parl<, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF OS Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est.. Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF f' i 1 1J - I 9

10 6 REMEDIATION STRATEGY 6.1 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES The current hotel is set for demolition and the construction of residential housing. The construction works are proposed for the level of the site on which the hotel currently exists. As the Japanese e knotweed is located on the steep gradient of the site where there are no plans to do any construction works we would advise that that the knotweed can be treated in situ under a herbicide treatment programme. It may be advisable as a precaution to erect Japanese knotweed rhizome spread zone fencing around the knotweed to act as marker to the development contracts to the presence of Japanese knotweed. All contractors on site should be made aware of the presence of Japanese knotweed and told not to undertake any works within the RSZ fencing. The Japanese knotweed can be treated under a programme of herbicide applications which takes a number of years to control the knotweed to the point of preventing any above ground growth from re-appearing. It's important to remember that herbicide treatment does not remove dormant and/or viable rhizome from the ground and therefore if the knotweed areas are to be disturbed by any type of re-development/construction works they will need further remediation (such as excavation and on or off-site disposal) Herbicide Treatment Programme Often the most cost effective treatment and control method is a Herbicide Treatment Programme. This requires methodical and carefully managed visits w here the correct use of chemical over a sustained period of time will exhaust the deep rooted rhizome system and prevent the spread of knotweed which in turn will remove the risk of damage being caused to the property during the treatment period. It should be noted though that Japanese Knotweed can take many years to eradicate via chemical application but chemical induced eradication does not mean removal of all viability from the plants rhizome system. The above is an important note for developers as the Environment Agency recognise the limitations of herbicide control and class the ground which contains knotweed treated or dead (even after a knotweed specialist has deemed the knotweed as eradicated under chemical treatment) to be classed as controlled waste if removed from site. This is the same classification that is given to viable living knot weed material and ground contaminated with untreated alive knotweed. More often than not, if developing a site you will need to adopt one of the instant remediation methods. Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF os Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est.. Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF p :; '.I,.- 110

11 6.2 OTHER REMEDIATION STRATEGIES We can undertake the other following methods of knotweed remediation as well although these may or may not be feasible on this site Dig and Dump Our dig and dump programme of works provides an instant, hassle free and often impressive rectification method to a problem that, if handled the wrong way can end up being a long term problem for the developer and land owner. The Japanese knotweed is fully excavated to remove all material (all rhizomes). The excavation process is monitored by our site supervisors who not only ensure that all the knotweed is removed (via visual identification), but that only soils contaminated with knotweed are removed (i.e. we only excavate what needs to be excavated we don't excavated a blind 7m past the knotweed growth and to a set 3m depth, where it's not necessary). All knotweed material and knotweed contaminated arising from these works is removed from site as controlled waste. This requires removal via registered waste carriers to a landfill site fully licensed to receive and dispose of Japanese knotweed. There will be a full waste tracking record on completion Dig and Cap As with the Dig and Dump method the knotweed is accurately excavated but only down to a depth required by the development or end use of the site. On a development site this will often mean excavation of the knotweed to construction formation levels only. The arising knotweed and knotweed contaminated material can either be removed from site as controlled waste or disposed/treated on site. The remaining knotweed contaminated ground (beneath the excavation depth) will then be capped off with Japanese knotweed root barrier to prevent re-emergence of the knotweed from underneath. Where necessary (i.e. if the knotweed rhizome transverse the boundary of the site, or where knotweed in neighbouring property is in close proximity to the site boundary) the root barrier is returned vertically at the site boundary Dig and Sift The Japanese knotweed is excavated either fully or to a reduced level and capped. The excavated knotweed material is then mechanically sifted to remove the large (bulk) knotweed material. This material is then most commonly removed from site as controlled waste and disposed at a fully licensed landfill site. Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF p.; ll f- I 11

12 The sifted material which passes through the screener is still contaminated with some small fragments of rhizome but the level of contamination is greatly reduced. This allows (under approval from the local Environment Agency Officer) for the burial of the sifted material on-site under compaction and under membrane but a depth approved by the E.A. Officer. Alternatively this material can be re-used on site or bunded but re-growth of knotweed would be expected and therefore the re-use area or the bund will need to be monitored and re-growth treated with herbicide Cell-Burial The Japanese knotweed is excavated either fully or to a reduced level and capped. The excavated knotweed material is then buried on site in a suitable locat ion. In order to bury the material on site without depositing at a depth of Sm it needs to be carried out as a cell-burial: The knotweed material is buried so it is encapsulated in knotweed root barrier (the cell) with the top of the cell residing 2m below finished ground levels. The depth of 2m is a pre-caution against burrowing animals penetrating the ce ll and bringing out knotweed material. Where on-site burial is undertaken it is strongly advised that to prevent potential disturbance and re-infestation the burial site location is recorded, and any future owners are advised of its position (i.e. on development site the cell-burial locations should be recorded in the O&M manuals for the site manuals for the site) Dig and Relocation The Japanese knotweed is excavated either fully or to a reduced level and the arising knotweed waste is relocated to another area of the site. Relocation is normally carried out by loading the knotweed to dump trucks and t ransporting over site on a controlled haul route to a designated location. At the relocation point the knotweed is either; Stockpiled, Bunded or resides at ground level via a Cut and Fill procedure. The Cut and Fill procedure has the benefit of not producing a bund or stockpile of knotweed on site and providing back fill to the void created via the excavation of the Japanese knotweed Root Barrier Control Where knotweed exists either on-site or off-site and is to remain in -situ its spread can be controlled by the insertion of vertical root barrier. Knotweed root barrier can deflect knotweed rhizome growth and prevent the spread of the plant under the ground. These root barriers can be inserted to protect structures and services and have a lift span of at least 50 years. Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF OS' Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF P ;.-, <I r J 12

13 Where knotweed exists off-site in close proximity to the site the insertion of root barrier to the boundary can help protect the site from rhizome encroachment. But this control should always be backed up by a herbicide treatment programme wherever possible. Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire SOSl 7JF os Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7 SF p :: t i f- I 13

14 7 REFERENCES Environment Agency {2006) The Knotweed Code of Practice. Managing Japanese knotweed on development sites. Environment Agency. Environment Agency and Cornwall County Council (2001) Japanese knotweed. Guidance for householders and landowners. Cornwall County Council. Child, LE. and Wade, P.M. {2000) The Japanese Knotweed Manual. Packard Publishing Limited, Chichester. ISBN Welsh Development Agency {1998) The control of Japanese knotweed in construction and landscape contracts: Model specification. Former Welsh Development Agency, now part of the Welsh Assembly Government. Welsh Development Agency {1998) The eradication of Japanese knotweed: Model tender document. Former Welsh Development Agency, now part of the Welsh Assembly Government. Website of the Environment Agency { Website of the Japanese Knotweed Alliance { Website of Department for Environment Food and Rural affairs {DEFRA) { Website of the Cornwall Knotweed Forum { Website of Cornwall County Council { Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belblns Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF p : q,... I 14

15 8 APPENDICES 8.1 APPENDIX AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH OF CURRENT SITE LAYOUT Site: Harbour Hotel, Lon Engan, Abersoch LLS3 7HR Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belblns Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF p." i <I,... I 15

16 8.1.2 PROPERTY DEED PLAN OF CURRENT SITE LAYOUT i"'l. n Bach l\lnh r,,...,, ~,; ~ rk; <., I ~, 0 ', ~.. <}' ~\~,~,.6 'Ot~o(I,. ' I/ ~ ' \ \ ' Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF OS" Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF p,<i,... I 16

17 8.1.3 SI TE PLAN OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT t _ U-.t:Ar'<IW~ Tl~ ~l'l~.o ~""'"=~----- =..:,acc..!+-...,...,,"""'-'=-. ::. ~GI uu--;-----l--- -f--!c==l - Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belblns Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF p :. fl

18 8.1.4 SITE PLAN OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT (SHOWING KNOTWEED LOCATIONS) t _ Japanese knotweed areas are located away from the development area and we advise that this allows the knotweed to be treated in situ with herbicide. Site: Harbour Hotel, Lon Engan, Abersoch HR Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Bel bins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT. Reg No n2 21, Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est.. Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF p ;.; ( J,.. I 18

19 8.1.5 AERIAL SITE PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING DISTRIBUTION OF KNOTWEED Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belblns Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF p ;., II,.- I 19

20 8.1.6 PROPERTY DEED PLAN SHOWING DISTRIBUTION OF KNOTWEED j-, " B~ch Nrth r I= ran ~~,; \~... ~,.6 ~ Ot, 01.1,. ' ~I ~ Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belblns Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF os Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Femdown Ind. Est.. Wimbome, Dorset BH21 7SF p :; tit- I 20

21 8.1.7 PHOTOGRAPHS OF KNOTWEED Image 1: Photo showing Harbour Hotel Image 2: Photo showing JKl Image 3: Photo showing JKl Image 4: Photo showing JK2 Image 5: Photo showing JK2 Image 6: Photo showing JK3 Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belblns Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF p :-; q,_ 121

22 8.2 APPENDIX KNOTWEED RECORDING SHEET Recorded by: Alan McCaughley (of Japanese Knotweed Ltd) I Date: 29th Ap ril 2013 Site name: Harbour Hotel, Lon Engan, Abersoch, LL53 7HR Knotweed Ref. no.: JKl j Area of knotweed : 240 m2 Average height of stems 4ffl 1-2.Sm.. :2.5ffi Maximum stem diameter at 30cm 4effi 1-2.Scm ;;. :2.5Effi above ground Vegetation composition Knotweed only: Knotweed & other vegetation :,/ (please tick) Close proximity to watercourse? (please tick) Yes : No :,/ Slope gradient (please tick) I Flat: Moderate: Steep:,/ Land use - Record primary land use as '1 ~secondary land use as '2 ~ etc Housing Shops Public buildings Garden Park Recreation ground Farmland Woodland Waste ground Car Park (2) Road verge Roundabout Riverbank Stream side Dock Pond Seafront Hedgerow Business/ industrial Landscaped area Graveyard Embankment ( 1) Canal Other (please specify): Remarks: Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT. Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Femdown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Oorset BH21 7SF p.fl;- I 22

23 Recorded by: Alan McCaughley (of Japanese Knotweed Ltd) I Date: 29th April 2013 Site name: Ha r bour Hotel, Lon Engan, Abersoch, LLS3?HR Knotweed Ref. no.: JK2 I Area of knotweed : 25 m 2 Average height of stems ~ 1-2.Sm ;;. ~. Sm Maximum stem diameter at 30cm ~ 1-2.Scm ;;. ~.Sem above ground Vegetation composition Knotweed only: Knotweed & other veget ation: (please tick)../ Close proximity to watercourse? (please tick) Yes : No:../ Slope gradient (please tick) l Flat:../ Moderate: Steep : Land use - Record primary land use as '1 ~ secondary land use as '2~ etc Housing Shops Public buildings Garden Park Recreation ground Farmland Woodland (1) Waste ground Car Park Road verge Roundabout Riverbank Stream side Dock Pond Seafront Hedgerow Business/ industrial La ndscaped area Graveyard Embankment Canal Other (please specify) : Remarks: Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire S051 7JF OS' Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF p :.,,,.- I 23

24 Recorded by: Alan McCaughley (of Japanese Knotweed Ltd) I Date: 29th April 2013 Site name: Harbour Hotel, Lon Engan, Abersoch, LL53 7HR Knotweed Ref. no.: JK3 I Area of knotweed: 50 m 2 Average height of stems 4-m 1-2.Sm ~ Maximum stem diameter at 30cm 4em 1-2.Scm :;. 2.5EA'l above ground Vegetation composition Knotweed only: Knotweed & other vegetation: (please tick).,/ Close proximity to watercourse? (please tick) Yes:.,/ No: Slope gradient (please tick) I Flat:.,/ Moderate: Steep: Land use - Record primary land use as '1 ~ secondary land use as '2~ etc Housing Shops Public buildings Garden Park Recreation ground Farmland Woodland (1) Waste ground Car Park Road verge Roundabout Riverbank (2) Stream side Dock Pond Seafront Hedgerow Business/industrial Landscaped area Graveyard Embankment Canal Other (please specify): Remarks: Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Ramsey, Hampshire JF os Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Femdown Ind. Est.. Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF f' :, "... I 24

25 8.3 APPENDIX OUR CONTACT INFORMATION Specialist Knotweed Contractor: Japanese Knotweed Ltd Head Office Address: Unit 7 Belbins Business Park Cupernham Lane Romsey Hampshire S051 7JF REGIONAL CONTACTS Cardiff: Lincoln: Lon don: Manchester: Northampton: Norwich: Sheffield: Southampton: Telephone York: Tel: Cardiff@knotweed.co.uk Tel : Lincoln@knotweed.co.uk Tel : London@knotweed.co.uk Tel: Manchester@knotweed.co.uk Tel: Northampton@knotweed.co.uk Tel: Norwich@knotweed.co.uk Tel: Sheffield@knotweed.co.uk Tel: Southampton@knotweed.co.uk Tel: York@knotweed.co.uk Website: enquiries@knotweed.co.uk Senior Contacts: Simon Wreford - Direct or Ben Lindley - Estimating Manager Andy Hillier - Contracts Manager Site: Harbour Hotel, Lon Engan, Abersoch LLS3 7HR Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire 50517JF os p.; 11,... I 25 Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF

26 8.3.2 OUR REFEREES AND TESTIMONIALS TESTIMONIALS FROM CONSTRUCTION/ DEVELOPERS We have and are working with a large number of top construction/ development companies in the UK. We can provide further details and references on request. Operations for these clients most regularly include physical remediation techniques achieving instant eradication and provision of guarantee. Andy Mogg (Commercial Manager) Linden Homes Southern Limited 'I would recommend Japanese Knotweed Limited whom we have used on several of our projects. They have at all times been professional in the advice that has been given and efficient in the works that have been carried out. A fully warranted service is offered and they are punctual in the operation of any checking regime that is required and follow up works.' Rachel Davies (Technical Manager) Bargate Homes Ltd 'We have used Japanese Knotweed Ltd services on two sites during the last year. Japanese Knotweed Ltd were prompt and professional in all aspects of their services. We would not hesitate in recommending Japanese Knotweed Ltd and shall, no doubt, use their services again in the future.' REFEREE FROM CONSTRUCTION/ DEVELOPERS Bob Camp (Technical Manager) Jistcourt South Wales Limited Tel: /Fax: / Bob.Camp@jistcourt.co.uk REFEREE FROM HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS (and similar type organisations) We have and are working for a number of local and regional councils, and housing associations throughout England and Wales. We can provide further details and reference on request. Operations for these clients are predominantly 'Herbicide' Japanese knotweed treatment contracts. Ayo Akinwale (Contract Officer) Partners for Improvement Islington Limited Tel: / Mobile: ayo.akinwale@partnersislington.net Caroline Fraser (Landscape Architect Programme Manager) Lambeth Living Ltd Tel: /Mobile: cfraser3@lambethliving.org. uk Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belblns Business Park, Cupemham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF p ;.; "!- I 26

27 TESTIMONIALS FROM PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS We have and are working for hundreds of Private companies and individuals throughout England and Wales. We can provide further details and reference on request. Operations for these clients are predominantly 'Herbicide' Japanese knotweed treatment contracts but also some 'Dig and Dump', 'Dig and Cap' and 'Root Barrier' contracts for lending purposes. Melanie Debenham (Private Client) London 'We would like to recommend Japanese Knotweed Ltd for their professional and helpful service during the purchase of our last property in It had been established in the survey that the property and its neighbour had a contamination of Japanese Knotweed and in order to obtain a mortgage from our mortgage company Santander, we needed to eradicate the knotweed and back up the eradication with a 20 year, Insurance backed guarantee (to enable Japanese Knotweed Ltd to monitor and treat any re-contamination should it occur). Japanese Knotweed Ltd dealt with the eradication swiftly and professionally and the guarantee followed shortly after. We were then able to present the guarantee and the eradication to our mortgage provider who were satisfied with the eradication and approved the mortgage. We were very happy that the situation could be resolved and we could move into our desired property due to the service and help of Japanese Knotweed Ltd.' OURAFFILIATIONS PCA p'q Property Care 4 $$ ;) ( ' l.l't Japanese Knotweed Ltd are members of the Property Care Association (PCA) Invasive Weed Group. Accreditation to this scheme demonstrates our professionalism in the industry of invasive weed management, treatment and removal TRUST MARK TRUST... MARK TrustMark is a government endorsed scheme where you can be sure that affiliated contractors have been vetted and approved to supply the highest quality of service delivery. Site: Harbour Hotel, Lon Engan, Abersoch LLS3 7HR Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belblns Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF p :-; tit- I 27

28 Japanese Knotweed Ltd are registered contractors to the CHAS Government backed Health and Safety scheme. Accreditation to this scheme demonstrates our proficiency to Public, Company, Employer and Employee Health and Safety EXOR (EXORMS / TIVA) ~ ex or I ''H ::: -~ <l " Japanese Knotweed Ltd are registered and approved suppliers on the EXOR Supply Chain Management Assessment Scheme used by companies such as Wates Group NAAC ~ Japanese Knotweed Ltd is a member of the National Association of Agricultural Contractors, ensuring we are up to date with news, regulations and legislation effecting pesticide use CONSTRUCTION LINE.() ~1~~ Japanese Knotweed Ltd are registered and approved suppliers on CONSTRUCTION LINE used by companies to ensure that contractors are health and safety vetted and proven in the industry they operate in HEAL TH and SAFETY POLICY All Japanese Knotweed Ltd staff are provided the full Company Health and Safety Policy on joining the company. This is re-issued if amendments are made. committed to cscs CS0CS0 Our operational staff are 100% CSCS qualified. All staff who operate machine also have CPCS qualification. Our site supervisors are SSSTS qualified RISK ASSESSMENTS and METHOD STATEMENT Japanese Knotweed Ltd will produce a Risk Assessment following an assessment of the risks involved in carrying out the work. Japanese Knotweed Ltd's Method Statement and Risk Assessment (MS/RA) document will include emergency procedures and the location of all emergency medical equipment. Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF p :, I J,. I 28

29 The operative will fully review the MS/RA document before works and carry a copy on their persons during operations. If more than operative is on-site or other contractors are involved in the work the Lead Foreman (or appropriate appointed persons) will hold a tool box talk with all persons to ensure the MS/RA document is discussed and understood prior to commencement of works SITE PROCEDURES Japanese Knotweed Ltd staff will be safety inducted. Safety induction training may be given by the client. All operations will comply with "The Knotweed Code of Practice (Managing Japanese knotweed on development sites)" issued by the Environment Agency in 2006 as well as the following legislation (where appropriate): Wildlife and Countryside Act (as amended) 1981 Environmental Protection Act (as amended) 1990 Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 Food and Environment Protection Act (FEPA) Part Control of Pesticides Regulations (as amended) 1986 Plant Protection Products Regulations 2005 Plant Protection Products (Basic Conditions) Regulations 1997 Health and Safety At Work Act 1974 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998 Welfare arrangements/ First Aid will be provided by site personnel OUR BEST WORKING PRACTICES and CODE OF PRACTICE E.A. 'THE KNOTWEED CODE OF PRACTICE (2006) Japanese Knotweed Ltd is stringent in ensuring we are working in accordance to the Environment Agency (Managing Japanese knotweed on development sites) The Knotweed Code of Practice (2006) at all times! BASIS APPROVED HERBICIDES Japanese Knotweed Ltd ensure that we are always using BASIS (Rigby Taylor used as regular advisor) approved herbicides for application in the treatment of Japanese knotweed. Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belblns Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est., Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF f' :.-, I) r I 29

30 8.3.6 WORKING IN ACCORDANCE TO CURRENT LEGISLATION THE WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 Japanese knotweed Ltd advise our clients and help them ensure they do not contravene The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 /Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 controls the spread of Japanese knotweed into wild habitats. Part I (WILDLIFE - Miscellaneous), Section 14, Clause 2. All our works are carried out in accordance the E.A. The Knotweed Code of Practice to ensure that we do not contravene this legislation in our activities ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1981 Japanese Knotweed Ltd handle and dispose of Controlled Waste (also 'Contaminated Non-Hazardous' and 'Hazardous') waste in accordance to the Environmental Protection Act ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DUTY OF CARE) REGULATIONS 1991 Japanese Knotweed Ltd handle and dispose of Controlled Waste (also 'Contaminated Non-Hazardous' and 'Hazardous') waste in accordance to the Duty of Care Regulations OUR INSURANCES EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE Japanese Knotweed Ltd holds Employers Liability Insurance Limit of Indemnity: 10,000,000 See enclosed Insurance Broker summary letter for details PUBLIC AND PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE Japanese Knotweed Ltd holds Public and Product Liability Insurance Limit of Indemnity: 10,000,000 See enclosed Insurance Broker summary letter for details PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE Japanese Knotweed Ltd holds Professional Indemnity Insurance, which has been checked to ensure it covers advice given on Japanese knotweed. Limit of Indemnity: 1,000,000 See enclosed Insurance Broker summary letter for details Japanese Knotweed Ltd (Head Office): Unit 7 Belblns Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire JF OS' Reg No VAT, Reg No , Reg Office: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Rd, Ferndown Ind. Est.. Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF f.>..; <I!- I 30