Glenmount Wind Farm - South Ayrshire Council

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along the loch, with the surrounding hillside forming a prominent backdrop. Views from Portmark, across the loch, are also important. Any forthcoming layout should ensure that turbines do not form a prominent feature in these views as this could significantly detract from the understanding and appreciation of these monuments and their settings. Craigengillan House (HB 18793) and Craigengillan Stables (HB 18794): The proposals have the potential to have significant impacts on the setting of these A listed buildings. The house and stables are approached from a long drive from the north east and there is the potential for turbines on this site to be visible from views from the house. Any layout of the proposed turbines should take into account the impact on the setting of both these buildings. The ES should include photomontages/ wire frames to illustrate the impact of the proposals on these buildings. Craigengillan Inventory designed landscape: There may be sections of the entrance drive from the lodge in Dalmellington to the mansion house where there are long views south in the direction of the wind farm and the ES should include a photomontage or wireframe to show the impact of the proposal on these views. The location should be selected using the ZTV as a guide. We would also expect any ES to consider the cumulative impact of the development on the Craigengillan designed landscape when considered in relation to other proposed wind farms in the vicinity. For this purpose, a visualisation showing the view of Craigengillan House and its designed landscape from the minor road between Dalmellington to Loch Doon showing both the proposed Dersalloch and Big Hill of <strong>Glenmount</strong> wind farms should be included in the ES. 7. MARINE SCOTLAND Marine Scotland Science Freshwater Laboratory (MSS-FL) provides scientific advice on migratory and freshwater fish in Scotland to allow the Scottish Government to protect and promote the development of sustainable fisheries. We are a Scottish Government internal consultee providing fisheries advice to the Energy Consents and Deployment Unit (ECDU). <strong>Wind</strong> farm and transmission line proposals which are considered under Section 36 and 37 of the Electricity Act may adversely affect water quality and fish populations through a number of mechanisms. These include: increased sediment transport and deposition; pollution incidents; altered hydrological pathways; removal or degradation of fish habitat, including spawning areas; reduction in food supply and obstruction to upstream and downstream migration of fish, all of which should be fully addressed in the Environmental Statement (ES). 70
Atlantic salmon, trout (sea trout and brown trout) and European eel are of particular interest to MSS-FL. Fish and fisheries issues will also be of concern to the local District Salmon Fishery Boards (DSFBs), which have a statutory responsibility to protect salmon populations. As such this organisation should also be contacted at the outset of any development. In addition to the DSFBs, local Fisheries Trusts have information regarding local fish populations. The following web sites have lists of all DSFBs and Fisheries Trusts in Scotland: http://www.asfb.org.uk http://www.rafts.org.uk The developer should also note that fish and fisheries issues are also likely to be of concern to Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) when species of conservation interest are involved (see http://www.snh.gov.uk/aboutscotlands-nature/species/fish/freshwater-fish/ ) and to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) due to their role in ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Water Framework Directive. Environmental Statement In preparation of the ES careful consideration should be given to the following activities which can have an impact on fisheries: turbine foundations, excavation of borrow pits, road construction/upgrading, cable laying, water abstraction and discharge. Water bodies and stream crossings It is recommended that construction avoids water bodies wherever possible. If construction is to be carried out near watercourses, a buffer zone of at least 50m should be established. Where river crossings are proposed the Scottish Executive guidance “River Crossings and Migratory Fish” (2000) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/science/Publications/publicat ionslatest/rivercrossings should be consulted in addition to SEPA’s “Engineering in the Water Environment Good Practice Guide Construction of River Crossings” (http://www.sepa.org.uk/water/water_regulation/guidance/engineering.a spx). Peat stability Peat slides can have a direct impact on fisheries and peat disturbance can have indirect effects on water quality, therefore all construction should avoid areas of deep peat, where this is not possible appropriate mitigation measures should be put in place. Natural peat drainage channels should be preserved throughout the development; excavated material should not be stock piled in areas of unstable peat; concentrated water flows onto peat slopes should also be avoided. Abstraction and discharge of water SEPA, through The Water Framework Directive, regulates abstraction from and discharge of polluting matter to all wetlands, surface waters and groundwaters. (SEPA-The Water Environmental (Controlled 71
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