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throughout Part 1 of this ES, particularly with regards to the site selection,
design and construction of the proposal.
Cumulative Effects
3.33 Having assessed the environmental effects of this individual proposal it is
also necessary to consider potential impacts of the proposed development
in combination with existing, consented or other proposed developments
currently being considered.
3.34 There are no existing or proposed wind farms within close proximity to the
proposal site. The only area for potential cumulative effects exists is in
relation to landscape and visual amenity because effects can be
experienced at greater distances. The Applicant does not consider that
there are other types of new development in the vicinity which the proposal
could have cumulative effects with.
3.35 During the EIA process, and prior to submission, contact was made with
planning authorities within 40km of the Penny Hill site with regards to
information on other proposed or consented wind farm schemes. The
consented and proposed wind farms at the time of submission are
described in the landscape and visual assessment (Section 6).
3.36 The Penny Hill Wind Farm has been assessed in combination with 13
other wind farms either in operation, with planning permission, in the
planning system or at scoping stage within 40km of the Penny Hill site.
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Penny Hill Wind Farm
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