Wiltshire takes bats under its wing

23 January 2007
 
Wiltshire County Council is revising the planning application for its controversial A350 bypass scheme in order to protect local wildlife – especially bats.
The council submitted an initial planning application in 2005 for the bypass, but it has faced opposition from campaigners concerned over the impact on the environment. As such, ecology experts working for the council have suggested a number of environmental improvements to the scheme, involving further enhancement to the landscape along the route of the bypass. The revised plan will help ensure the inclusion of additional hedges, trees and other vegetation to help bats navigate their way around the area. The Wellhead Valley, within the realms of the proposed bypass, is home to 13 out of 17 species of British bats, dormice, barn owls and water voles.
Fleur de Rhe-Philipe, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: ‘The proposed Westbury bypass will help reduce the number of cars travelling through this Wiltshire town and provide transport links for local business.
‘However, with such a major scheme, it is also important that we get it right, and minimise any impact that it might have. That is why we have taken the time to undertake a number of environmental studies and incorporate the recommendations from them.’
The council estimates the new bypass would reduce traffic in the centre of Westbury by half, and deliver £1.3M of improvements of improvements to the town centre. It is also expected to improve transport links for local businesses. The Government agreed to fund the bypass in July last year.

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