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in the same principal with bats being „lured‟ to the ultrasound. This is a poorly understood subject with little evidence to prove either attraction or detraction theories. However, noise emitted at this frequency may interfere with the echolocation calls of bats. This has been assigned a minor negative impact therefore a slight adverse significance is predicted. Badgers 7.65 It is considered that there will be minimal impacts to badger during the operation of the wind farm. Impacts such as potential increased mortality of badgers caused by maintenance vehicles using access tracks are considered to be minor negative with an impact significance of slight adverse. Otter, Water Vole and White-Clawed Crayfish 7.66 The watercourses within the study area could potentially become polluted by spillage of oils and fuel during routine maintenance operations. As these species have not been assigned a Nature Conservation Value the impact magnitude and significance has not been assessed. Great Crested Newt 7.67 No great crested newt were recorded within the study area, and the identified pond is considered unsuitable. As there are no ponds within 500m of the study area, there are no foreseen impacts on great crested newt from the operation of the wind farm. DECOMMISSIONING Impacts 7.68 The life of the wind farm planning permission will be approximately 25 years including construction and decommissioning. Decommissioning after closure of the wind farm would involve removal of turbines and associated infrastructure. The exact methods of decommissioning are not known at present. The main foreseeable impacts would result from removal of the upper parts of the turbine foundations. Habitats 7.69 It is envisaged that disturbance of the existing vegetation would occur, though not of the scale or severity experienced during the construction phase. Any reseeding of these areas and of the decommissioned access tracks might result in establishment of vegetation that is not native to the site. Other potential impacts include pollution incidents caused by accidental spillages of vehicle fuels and oils, hydraulic fluids, lubricants and transformer oils associated with the turbines. These impacts have been assessed for the construction phase of the project and are not anticipated to be any worse during decommissioning. 185 Penny Hill Wind Farm Environmental Statement
Bats 7.70 It is likely that there will be similar short term impacts on bats associated with decommissioning as are associated with construction. 7.71 Light pollution is likely to occur during decommissioning. Some high wattage security lights or working lights may be erected and may affect existing bat flightlines and may even prevent roosting in some areas or discourage emergence (no roosts were found but potential exists). Light can however benefit certain species such as pipistrelle as insect prey will often gather around artificial light, whereas Myotis species tend to be light shy and are discouraged by light. This will be a direct impact of minor negative magnitude therefore equating to a slight adverse ecological impact. Badgers 7.72 It is likely that decommissioning will lead to the same impacts for badgers as are associated with the construction phase although the impact period is likely to be shorter. 7.73 In addition to this, disturbance may arise if new setts are excavated closer to the turbines and access tracks prior to decommissioning. This is considered to have an intermediate negative impact and therefore a significance of slight adverse. 7.74 There will be a temporary loss of habitat caused through the disturbance of land during decommissioning. This will result in a minor negative impact and therefore a significance of slight adverse. 7.75 High wattage security lights or working lights may be erected if night working is undertaken and are likely to affect badger commuting routes and may even prevent emergence from nearby setts. This will be a direct impact of minor negative to intermediate negative magnitude therefore equating to a slight adverse significance. 7.76 If it is necessary for site traffic to operate at night, this may lead to an increased risk of road related mortality for badgers. This is considered to have a minor negative impact and therefore a significance of slight adverse. Otter, Water Vole and White-Clawed Crayfish 7.77 It is likely that there will be similar short term impacts on otter, water vole and white-clawed crayfish associated with decommissioning as are associated with construction. 7.78 No otter, water vole or white-clawed crayfish were recorded within the study area, however suitable habitat exists. The watercourses within the study area could potentially become polluted by the materials stored and used for decommissioning, both during refuelling and during general use. 186 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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Nature and Magnitude of Operational
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6.507 The view towards the site fro
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Page 139 and 140: number of locations along the publi
Page 141 and 142: 6.557 The photograph presented in F
Page 143 and 144: Significance of Construction Effect
Page 145 and 146: 6.591 The ZTV and wireframe suggest
Page 147 and 148: 6.609 The development would result
Page 149 and 150: Reference Number Viewpoint Location
Page 151 and 152: There is no view from ground floor
Page 153 and 154: 6.630 Beyond 5km any views of the P
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Page 163 and 164: Table 6.9: Summary of Theoretical S
Page 165 and 166: 6.697 An iterative design approach
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Page 169 and 170: 6.724 It is the professional opinio
Page 171 and 172: 6.739 It has also been assessed tha
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Page 175 and 176: Phase 1 Habitat Survey; Bat Surveys
Page 177 and 178: experienced ecologists, holding a c
Page 179 and 180: 7.17 Residual effects of large adve
Page 181 and 182: 7.30 Two transects were surveyed wh
Page 183 and 184: No water was visible until the vege
Page 185 and 186: area is not considered to be a popu
Page 187 and 188: considered to be minor negative - t
Page 189: likelihood of this occurrence the i
Page 193 and 194: 7.83 Where hedgerow sections are re
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Page 197 and 198: Impact (Construction) Soil and wate
Page 199 and 200: Impact (Decommissioning) Ecological
Page 201 and 202: 8. ORNITHOLOGY INTRODUCTION 8.1 Thi
Page 203 and 204: Sheffield City Ecology Unit; Sheffi
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Page 207 and 208: 8.34 Of the five species, one is in
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Page 213 and 214: Potential Effect Significance witho
Page 215 and 216: 9.7 For night time periods the reco
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Page 225 and 226: 9.37 The manufacturer of the turbin
Page 227 and 228: Cumulative Effects - consideration
Page 229 and 230: Visual Assessment of Wind Farms - B
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Page 237 and 238: Table 10.6 - Grade I and II* Listed
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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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