9138a423-68c2-4afc-afad-5f0c8d78a03a English series series 2026-09-01T14:22:47 MEDIN 3.1.2 biota environment Habitat characterisation SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary 2026-06-19 revision Consenting The Crown Estate Renewable Energy Development Phases 2012-05-15 revision Agreement for Lease Area The Crown Estate Renewable Energy Development Areas 2012-05-15 revision Habitats and biotopes GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 2009-07-31 revision SeaDataNet sea areas 2012-11-07 revision English Channel SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages 2020-05-21 revision unknown 2004-08-04T23:00:00 2004-10-13T23:00:00 0.41279217206949 1.4758136933659 51.2650393531118 51.3655320971418 TCE-970 Marine Data Exchange 2004, RPS, London Array, Onshore Desk Study and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey Onshore Desk Study and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey 2004-10-01T00:00:00 creation 2021-05-17T13:48:38 publication English The series of ecological assessments near Cleve Hill, Kent, were conducted by RPS Planning Transport & Environment on behalf of London Array Limited in August and September 2004. The studies aimed to evaluate the area's ecological significance in the context of an offshore wind farm project and included desk-based research, literature reviews, site walkovers, and extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey. Mapping and targeted surveys for invertebrates, bats, birds, and amphibians were undertaken, supported by records from local ecological groups. The results highlight internationally important habitats within the Swale SPA and Ramsar Site, supporting priority bird populations, eelgrass beds, reedbeds, rare flora, and Red Data Book species. The studies recommend further detailed surveys for great-crested newts and aquatic invertebrates, avoidance of sensitive areas during development, enhancement of bat roosting sites, and the maintenance and restoration of critical habitats, emphasizing the need for ongoing ecological consideration in planning and development activities. Origin: RPS There will be no limitations when published on the Marine Data Exchange otherRestrictions Data Must be used in accordance to the Marine Data Exchange's Terms of Use: https://www.marinedataexchange.co.uk/content/info/terms-of-use otherRestrictions The Crown Estate +44 020 7851 5000 enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk custodian RPS Planning Transport & Environment rpsox@rpsplc.co.uk originator The Crown Estate +44 020 7851 5000 enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk distributor RWE support@rwe.com owner unknown Documents https://www.marinedataexchange.co.uk/details/TCE-970/summary A link to the web service or dataset. https://www.marinedataexchange.co.uk A link to the general host site. Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services 2010-12-08T00:00:00 publication Conformity with the Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 was either not relevant to this dataset or not a requirement of the Marine Data Exchange for the creation and submission of this dataset; therefore, conformity has not been assessed and cannot be declared False series The desk study procedure was conducted in accordance with the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management Draft Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment, Amended Pilot, 2002 (IEEM, 2002). A Phase 1 Habitat Survey was conducted based on the Joint Nature Conservation Committee Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey – A Technique for Environmental Audit (JNCC, 1993). The Crown Estate enquiries@thecrownestate.co.uk pointOfContact EPSG Geodetic Parameter Registry 2022-11-29 revision WGS 84