Site to the east of Walkinstown Avenue at the junction of Walkinstown Avenue and Naas Road
16. The following Parks Division requirements are requested to be adhered to : h) The applicant is required to commission a qualified ecologist who is a member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (or equivalent) to re-survey the site for bats prior to commencement of site clearance works and, if there is bat usage of the tree-lines or building of the site found, the applicant is required to ensure that: a) a licensed bat worker is present on site prior to and during removal of any existing trees planned for removal; b) all necessary licenses for relocation of bats are obtained in advance from the National Parks and Wildlife Service and c) works do not occur during hibernation or maternal roosting periods; d) the proposed lighting design is in conformity to NPWS guidelines and the ecologist’s recommendations; e) Any proposed demolition works of the existing building should be undertaken in mid to late October to avoid breeding and hibernating bats. The bat survey is to be provided to DCC Parks, Biodiversity and Landscape Services at least 6 weeks prior to commencement of site clearance works by the applicant and the completion of items a)-e), if necessary, are to be certified in writing by a qualified ecologist to the local authority.