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study area and were surveyed, these were the northern and southern branches of Ulley Brook. No otter signs were found during these surveys, however suitable features such as exposed roots and dead wood for holt locations were recorded. It is probable that otter would use these watercourses for commuting if they were present in the area. Water Vole Survey 7.34 A number of drainage ditches were identified that were considered unsuitable for water vole due to factors such as lack of water, unsuitable banks, pollution, stagnation, and being completely overgrown with vegetation or algal growth. Two watercourses were considered suitable for water vole within the study area and were surveyed. No signs of water vole were found during these surveys. A small number of holes were noted at the bottom of the bank on southern branch of Ulley Brook, however due to an absence of other signs such as latrines and feeding stations, it was concluded that these were rat holes. This watercourse does, however provide suitable habitat along some of its length, and due to the presence of water vole in the wider area, the future colonisation of this watercourse cannot be ruled out. 7.35 The second watercourse surveyed was the northern branch of the Ulley Brook (north of the site boundary). The upstream section where it flows west from the M1 culvert was considered sub-optimal for water vole as the banks were scrubby or supported semi-mature trees with no grassy vegetation. The downstream section was considered more suitable for water vole as the banks become shallower and less wooded, however they are continuously lined with hawthorn and elder which overhang and shade the watercourse. White Clawed Crayfish Survey 7.36 A number of drainage ditches on the site were considered unsuitable for white-clawed crayfish due to factors such as lack of water, pollution and complete algal cover, stagnation, lack of suitable refuges, and being completely overgrown with vegetation. The northern and southern branches of the Ulley Brook were considered suitable for white-clawed crayfish and were surveyed. No white-clawed crayfish or signs of whiteclawed crayfish were found during these surveys. Suitable features such as heterogenous flow pattern, debris dams and tree roots were recorded. However, the substrate was silty and in-channel refuges were limited, which is unfavourable habitat for white-clawed crayfish. No burrows were identified and it is considered that white-clawed crayfish are not present in these watercourses. Great Crested Newt Survey 7.37 At the time of survey the pond was completely overgrown with vegetation including soft rush, great willowherb, watercress and grasses, which have grown vigorously due to the influx of nutrients from agricultural drainage. 177 Penny Hill Wind Farm Environmental Statement
No water was visible until the vegetation was trodden underfoot, from which water to a depth up to approximately 4cm became evident. Water has been diverted to the pond via a drainage ditch from the surrounding arable field, and consequently the water was very dark in colour. The desk study section of the HSI process revealed no other ponds within the study area or within 500m of this pond, and that the surrounding habitat is suboptimal for newts, being predominantly arable with little foraging habitat. The HSI score for this pond is calculated to be 0.39. Scores of less than 0.5 represent poor suitability for GCN, and 0.43 is the lowest score at which a site was known to support GCN (Oldham et al., 2000). 7.38 After undertaking the HSI assessment, Phase 1 Habitat Survey and visual assessment of the pond it was determined that further GCN surveys were not necessary. It is concluded that this pond does not support breeding GCN. ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS NATURE CONSERVATION VALUE Designated / Wildlife Sites 7.39 There are no statutory designated sites within 2km of the site. There are a number of locally registered sites within 2km of the site, with only one of these, Morthen Brook (a section of which is referred to as the Ulley Brook) falling within the study area. This site is registered as a Natural History Heritage Site by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and as such it is considered to have a Nature Conservation Value of Low – Local Importance. Spring Wood is also a Natural History Heritage Site, and ancient and semi-natural woodland. It is adjacent to the southern boundary of the study area, and is considered to have a Nature Conservation Value of Low – Local Importance. Phase 1 Habitat Survey 7.40 The arable habitat within the study area has low ecological value and is common and widespread within the local area. It has therefore been assigned a Nature Conservation Value of Parish – Negligible Importance. The majority of arable fields within the study area have grass field margins which are ecologically important in providing both wildlife corridors and important foraging habitat for a range of species. This type of habitat is listed both on the Rotherham LBAP and UKBAP and is therefore assigned a Nature Conservation Value of Low – Local Importance. The hedgerows within the study area, although species poor, are dominated by native species and are mostly intact. Hedgerows dominated by native species are listed on the UKBAP. These hedgerows provide important wildlife corridors and are considered ecologically important, in particular when combined with the grass field margins described above. They have therefore been assigned a Nature Conservation Value of Low – Local Importance 178 Penny Hill Wind Farm Environmental Statement
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PENNY HILL WIND FARM ENVIRONMENTAL
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PREFACE This Environmental Statemen
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE .........
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1. INTRODUCTION THIS DOCUMENT 1.1 T
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a summary of the assessment, includ
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to ensure that every home is adequa
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PROJECT OBJECTIVES 1.27 The project
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and enhanced wildlife habitats. In
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2.6 The proposed turbines would be
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Meteorological Monitoring 2.17 Wind
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2.26 Tracks between turbines are re
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include an appropriate control mech
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3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
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SCOPING AND CONSULTATION Submission
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elevant to each assessment are incl
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Impact on Landscape Impact on TV Re
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Regulations, it is important that t
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4. SITE SELECTION AND DESIGN DESCRI
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45m AGL as viable (using the BERR U
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4.26 Again there are no scheduled a
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environmental sieves must be consid
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Achieve acceptable noise levels fro
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5. CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND DECO
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Reinstatement around turbines; Cons
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5.21 If necessary, to prevent mud e
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turbine would automatically be appl
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PART 2: SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IM
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ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY Published Gu
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6.15 It is acknowledged that beyond
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6.30 The viewpoints were selected t
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6.42 The assessment records no effe
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Table 6.3: Photomontages A photomon
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6.51 With regards to the landscape
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No Change No notable loss or altera
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IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE 6.70 The ultima
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designated are clearly outweighed b
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6.91 ENV2.2 Interest Outside Statut
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PLANNING DESIGNATIONS 6.99 All rele
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6.115 In the wider 20km study area
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BASELINE CONDITIONS Site Specific L
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oundaries are marked by hedges. On
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Landscape Character Areas (LCAs) ar
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Countryside Commission and English
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Table 6.5: Sensitivity of Surroundi
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Laughton Common; Todwick Grange; To
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6.178 The Rotherham Roundwalk passe
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6.195 Tables 6.6 identifies the vie
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ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS EFFECTS ON EX
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Operational Phase 6.219 As discusse
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The distance between the character
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distance, the turbines would be bar
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6.256 Therefore, it is considered t
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Nature and Magnitude of Constructio
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6.283 It should be noted that a num
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Decommissioning Phase 6.299 The onl
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6.317 Where there are clear views o
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6.334 From properties on the easter
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6.350 Therefore there would be a lo
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6.365 Therefore there would be no a
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Decommissioning Phase 6.381 The onl
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of the M18, the turbines would resu
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6.413 The top of the meteorological
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such the only properties within the
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would also be visible but at this d
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Significance of Construction Effect
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Page 145 and 146: 6.591 The ZTV and wireframe suggest
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Page 149 and 150: Reference Number Viewpoint Location
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Page 153 and 154: 6.630 Beyond 5km any views of the P
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Page 169 and 170: 6.724 It is the professional opinio
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Page 175 and 176: Phase 1 Habitat Survey; Bat Surveys
Page 177 and 178: experienced ecologists, holding a c
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given to either the nearest turbine
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from the proposed development (whic
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Table 10.6 - Grade I and II* Listed
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will add another layer to the recor
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SCHEDULE ANCIENT MONUMENTS 10.63 Th
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of the proposed development to the
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considered to be “negligible” i
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neighbouring properties of the sett
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not being considered significant fo
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CUMULATIVE IMPACT ASSESSMENT 10.110
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PART 3: DESCRIPTION OF OTHER EFFECT
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„The Environmental Statement shou
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oth lanes on the eastern approach t
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A631 Bawtry Road, Hellaby - 25,442
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PROPOSED TRANSPORT DATA Proposed Tr
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11.38 Based on the traffic levels i
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Table 11.4: Peak Increases in Traff
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Extended Servicing - One visit per
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Route 5 - M1 Junction 33 to M1 Junc
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Figure 11.2: The Penny Hill Site an
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High Volts Wind Farm, Hartlepool 11
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MITIGATION however, likely to be lo
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The strategic road network will be
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11.104 It is not considered that vi
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Figure 12.1: Penny Hill Site and Ci
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GAMSTON 12.17 Gamston is a licensed
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SUMMARY OF EFFECTS 12.34 It has bee
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13.6 The FRA has been based on a de
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13.21 A Coal Authority Mining Repor
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FLOODING FROM SURFACE WATER DRAINAG
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equired, there is no requirement to
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links, 3 T-Mobile links, 5 Vodafone
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Mll Telecom Ltd - Responded stating
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15. SHADOW FLICKER INTRODUCTION 15.
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PREDICTED EFFECTS 15.10 Table 15.1
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„health effects arising from shad
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16. OTHER ISSUES INTRODUCTION 16.1
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deliver effective environmental man
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falling from the blades and therefo
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Similarly, there is no statutory se
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All fields containing turbines woul
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