Restoration at West Hoathly site

7 May 2024

Our West Hoathly site ceased production in 2020 and the factory site is being developed for 108 homes by Ashill Regen. Ibstock has been working alongside Ashill to create a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) as part of the development.

Ibstock took this opportunity to extend a wetland to the north of the site created in a previous phase of restoration. During a recent ecological study this area was found to be inhabited by great crested newts, grass snakes and other species.

Working with Natural England we completed a 3-month newt relocation programme to ensure the safety of the colony. The safe zone was further developed with ‘stepping stone ponds’ and ‘hibernacula’ to ensure the success of the colony. Once the SANG development is complete it will provide a significantly larger habitat for newts and other species to access the whole site.

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