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there is a significant possibility of significant harm being caused; or significant pollution of controlled waters is being caused or there is a significant possibility of such pollution being caused. 7.3 PROPOSED ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 7.3.1 It is proposed to undertake a desk study appraisal of available information, in order to establish the status and condition of geological resources at the site, and the location and type of any soil contamination. Consideration of groundwater quality and soil permeability in relation to drainage requirements will be included in the assessment of hydrology and drainage, as discussed further in Chapter 11. 7.3.2 Baseline information will be obtained from geological plans and borehole logs held by the British Geological Society (BGS), Soil and Land Capability for Agriculture maps produced by the Macaulay Institute and the results of any ground investigation reports where available. The location and extent of any geologically important sites will be obtained from SNH, the Local Authority and local interest groups. A review of relevant historical map extracts will be undertaken to identify any potentially contaminative former land uses. An Envirocheck report will also be obtained to provide pertinent information on current potentially contaminative land uses. This review will be supported by consultation with SEPA and Renfrewshire Council’s Environmental Health Officer to confirm any known or potential areas of contamination. 7.3.3 The information gathered during this exercise will be assessed to determine the sensitivity of the geological resources at the site and the likely pollutant linkages to arise as a result of the development. 7.3.4 The ES will consider the potential impacts of the construction and operation (including indirect impacts) on the quality of the geological resources identified and the potential for mobilisation and movement of contaminants where identified. 7.3.5 The need for mitigation measures to be implemented at the site during these phases will be considered and the significance of any identified residual effects will be assessed. 7.4 KEY ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION IN THE EIA Construction Risk of soil erosion due to construction works. Risk of contaminant exposure and mobilisation arising from the construction works. Contamination of geological resources due to poor construction site management practices. Identification of appropriate construction best practice. Generation, on-site storage and treatment of potentially contaminated waste arisings. Operation Exposure of future users and nearby sensitive receptors to any residual contaminants. Loss of structure of superficial deposits due to compaction or erosion. 12151856-001 Haddockston Golf Course Extension 19
8 Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Flood Risk and Drainage 8.1 INTRODUCTION 8.1.1 This chapter considers the potential for significant impacts on surface waters and groundwater, and any increased risk of flooding and drainage requirements as a result of the proposed development. 8.2 LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE 8.2.1 SEPA is responsible for maintaining or improving the water quality of fresh, marine and underground waters (groundwater), and has certain responsibilities regarding flood defence. SEPA aims to achieve this through the enforcement of legislation, the regulation of industry and through its powers as a statutory consultee in the planning process. 8.2.2 A review of applicable legislation and guidance related to the assessment of water quality and resources has been undertaken. The legislative and policy context for the water quality assessment is provided by the following: The Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 8.2.3 The Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 (WEWS) transposed the European Water Framework Directive (WFD) into Scots Law. It introduces a regulatory system for the water environment with SEPA as the lead authority working alongside the public, private and voluntary sectors. The Act ensures that all human activities that can have a harmful effect on the water environment can be controlled by establishing a framework for coordinated controls on water abstraction and impoundment, engineering works near watercourses, and all forms of pollution to water. The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 8.2.4 The Controlled Activities Regulations (CAR) introduced under the WEWS Act provide the main regulatory controls for protecting the water environment from harm and the main regulatory tools to deliver the objectives of the Water Framework and Groundwater Directives. SEPA is responsible for implementing the Regulations, which are intended to introduce proportionate risk-based controls to protect the water environment and promote the sustainable use of water. They introduce specific controls for activities affecting watercourses and waterbodies and encompass the following activities relevant to the development proposals: discharges to all wetlands, surface waters and groundwaters (replacing the Control of Pollution Act, 1974); disposal to land (replacing the Groundwater Regulations 1998); abstractions from all wetlands, surface waters (relevant if any abstraction is required during construction) and groundwaters; and engineering works in inland waters and wetlands. SPP7: Planning and Flooding 8.2.5 This SPP is aimed at helping all the parties to consider flooding issues properly, especially in the light of climate change predictions, and so prevent additional land and development being put at risk from flooding. 8.2.6 The Scottish Executive expects developers and planning authorities to deal very seriously with flooding, to take an informed approach to decision making and err on the side of caution where flood risk is an issue. When owners accept their primary responsibility for safeguarding and insuring their land and property against flooding they should be able to do so in the expectation that the planning authority and the developer have properly had regard to the probability of flooding and the associated risks. PAN 79: Water and Drainage 8.2.7 This advises on good practice in relation to the provision of water and drainage in a planning context. It encourages joint working in order to ensure a common understanding of any capacity constraints and agreement on the means of their removal. The PAN explains the framework within which Scottish Water provides and contributes to new water infrastructure and contains advice on the appropriateness of private schemes. It clarifies the role of the planning authority in setting the direction of development to inform the planning and delivery of new infrastructure in a 12151856-001 Haddockston Golf Course Extension 20
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