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BOC Immingham Dissolved Acetylene Project Environmental Statement: Vol. 2 Main Text
Conformity of Proposed Development
17.55 The site is not subject to any landscape designations, nor does it form part of the setting of any
landscape designations consequently the relevant provisions of PPS 7 do not require detailed
consideration. In accordance with the Local Plan policies, a landscape scheme has been
prepared for the site (see Figure 3.4). The ZTV of the new facilities has been modelled as part of
the EIA process (see Chapter 13). The ZTV modelling process has been used to develop an
understanding of the intervisibility of the site (and therefore, the proposed development) and
sensitive receptors that have a line of sight to the Project.
17.56 A preliminary landscaping scheme has been designed (see Figure 3.4) to reflect the Local Plan
policies insofar as existing landscape features within the site have been retained and enhanced,
as far as practicable. Furthermore, an opportunity exists for the local community to become
involved in working with the Applicant, NE, NELC and Humber INCA to create designs for the
NEA within the site.
17.57 The Dissolved Acetylene Project seeks to ensure that the appearance of the development in the
ZTV is discrete and contributes to minimising impacts. Due to the nature of the development,
material selection is limited and needs to be based on process requirements (insulation fire
proofing, sound reduction etc.). The main building fabrication materials are likely to be metal,
insulated panels. Following discussions with NELC these will have a grey low sheen finish (as per
the existing site). Plant and equipment will be in its natural finish for site built items, typically
galvanised steel, and white for preformed items such as tanks.
17.58 Impact assessment concluded that construction is not likely to result in any significant impacts (as
the works would be completed within a short time span and any effects will be temporary,
transient and or not discernible). No specific mitigation measures are proposed for the
construction phase.
17.59 The assessment determined that Project would result in the addition of landscape elements
congruent with those already present. The existing character would be intensified by the addition
of another large scale industrial development within an already industrial and active landscape.
Overall the impact on landscape character is anticipated to be neutral.
17.60 On the basis of the above factors, the approach to assessment and the outcome are considered
to accord with relevant policies.
Historic Environment
Key Policies
17.61 The Government has an overarching aim to ensure that the historic environment and its heritage
assets should be conserved and enjoyed for the quality of life that they bring to this and future
generations, expressed through Policy HE7 of ‘PPS5 Planning for the Historic Environment’. The
guidance provides a methodology for considering the potential for development to give rise to
effects on heritage assets and subsequent guidance on the processes to follow should effects be
predicted. Policy BH12: Evaluation of Archaeological Remains of the Local Plan requires
developers to determine whether proposals affect sites of known or potential archaeological
interest. It is stated that planning permission will not be granted without adequate assessment of
the nature, extent and significance of the remains present and the degree to which the proposed
development is likely to affect them.
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