Galloper Wind Farm Project - National Infrastructure Planning

From: Peter.Holborn@suffolk.gov.uk
To: Colin.McAllister@rwe.com
Cc: John.Pitchford@suffolk.gov.uk; Sue.Hooton@suffolk.gov.uk; phil.watson@suffolk.gov.uk;
Nick.Collinson@suffolk.gov.uk; Bob.Chamberlain@SuffolkCoastal.gov.uk
Subject: RE: Galloper Wind Farm - onshore landscape changes
Date: 09 September 2011 14:40:09
Dear Colin,
Further to your e-mail 5th Sept, I should like to offer the following informal comments on behalf of
Suffolk County Council.
1. I confirm the draft minutes are an accurate record of our meeting on 25th August.
2. Proposed landform: I appreciate the efforts that have been made to improve the visual impact of
the earthworks particularly to the north of the site in the area of Broom Covert towards Sandy
Lane. I note from the cross-section provided on Drg No. 2890/11B that the angle of the outer face
of the slope fronting the road has been reduced to 1:10; I consider that this is the very minimum
land take and earth modelling that is acceptable to ameliorate the inevitable adverse impact on the
AONB. If at all possible the toe of the proposed embankment should be extended further south to
marry in with point in the arable field just north of the 400KV pylons lines where the natural
contours start to steepen. This would avoid creating a "bench like" feature in the field between to
steeper slopes. It would be helpful if the cross section provided on Dwg No 2890/11B was
extended to show the relationship with existing ground levels up to the road.
3. Planting/Landscape Mitigation: I consider that the planting and other vegetation establishment
principles shown on Drg No 2890/07F are technically sound, and provide scope to allow the
creation of a heathland/open woodland matrix beyond the boundary of the GWF works according to
the emerging Vision for EdF's landownership on the Sizewell Estate. .
4. AONB Fund; I consider the suggested 5 year period of the 106 contribution is too short. If we
use the period of the adverse residual impact upon the AONB as a yardstick then 25 years would
seem more appropriate.
I hope you find these comments useful in your discussions with EdF and preparation of your DCO,
Regards
Peter
Peter Holborn
Landscape and Biodiversity Team Leader
Countryside Service
Economy, Skills and Environment
Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House
8 Russell Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2BX
tel 01473 264778
07710 588200
e:mail peter.holborn@suffolk.gov.uk
From: Colin.McAllister@rwe.com [mailto:Colin.McAllister@rwe.com]
Sent: 05 September 2011 12:26