Draft planning application

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Planning application form and supporting drawings/plans


Draft Environmental Statement


Volume I: Non-technical Summary


Volume II: Written statement

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - Approach to the EIA

Chapter 3 - Site and Surrounding Area

Chapter 4 - Design Evolution and Alternatives

Chapter 5 - Project Description

Chapter 6 - Landscape and Visual

Chapter 7 - Biodiversity

Chapter 8 - Noise and Vibration

Chapter 9 - Historic Environment

Chapter 10 - Intra-project Cumulative Effects

Chapter 11 - Other Environmental Effects


Volume III: Figures

Figure 1.1: Site Location Plan

Figure 2.1: Cumulative Projects - Short List

Figure 3.1: Environmental Constraints Plan

Figure 3.2: Agricultural Land Classification

Figure 4.1: Design Evolution

Figure 5.1: Indicative Site Layout

Figure 5.2: Typical Solar Arrangement

Figure 5.3: Typical Transformer Station

Figure 5.4a: Substation Compound Layout

Figure 5.4b: Substation Compound Elevations

Figure 5.5a: Deer Fence and CCTV General Arrangement

Figure 5.5b: Palisade Fence Plan and Access Gates General Arrangement

Figure 5.6: Indicative Grid Connection

Figure 5.7: Cable Trench Cross Sections

Figure 5.8: Construction Compounds and Access

Figure 6.1: LVIA Study Area

Figure 6.2: National Landscape Marine Character Areas

Figure 6.3: LANDMAP Aspect Areas - Visual and Sensory

Figure 6.4: Landscape Designations / Policy Areas

Figure 6.5: Topography

Figure 6.6: ZTV with Viewpoint Locations, PRoWs and Recreational Areas

Figure 6.7: Viewpoint Photos

Figure 6.7-1 Photosheets VP1&2 Viewpoint Photos

Figure 6.7-2 Photosheets VP3&4 Viewpoint Photos

Figure 6.7-3 Photosheets VP5&6 Viewpoint Photos

Figure 6.7-4 Photosheets VP8&9 Viewpoint Photos

Figure 6.7-5 Photosheets VP10&11 Viewpoint Photos

Figure 6.8: Larnog Field Numbers

Figure 7.1: Site Boundary and Survey Area

Figure 7.2: International Statutory Designated Sites within 2km of the Site

Figure 7.3: National Statutory Designated Sites within 2km of the Site

Figure 7.4: Non-Statutory Designated Sites within 2km of the Site

Figure 7.5: Habitats of Conservation Importance (Desk Study Results)

Figure 7.6: Phase 1 Habitat Survey Map

Figure 7.7: Proposed Development Overlain Phase 1 Habitats on Site

Figure 8.1: Noise and Vibration Study Area, Receptors and Baseline Monitoring Locations

Figures 9.1 - 9.6

Figure 9.1: Historic Environment Features Map - Designated Assets

Figure 9.2: Historic Environment Features Map - Non-Designated Assets

Figure 9.3: Geology Map

Figure 9.4: Ordnance Survey 6" Mile Map Revised 1898 (Published 1901)

Figure 9.5: Ordnance Survey 25” Mile Map Revised 1915 (Published 1920)

Figure 9.6: Ordnance Survey 6" Mile Map Revised Pre-1930 to 1964 (Published 1964)


Volume IV: Technical appendices

Appendix 1A: EIA Screening Opinion

Appendix 1B: EIA Scoping Report

Appendix 1C: EIA Scoping Opinion

Appendix 2A: Grid Connection Appraisal

Appendix 5A: Outline CEMP

Appendix 5B: Outline CTMP

Appendix 5C: Outline Soil Management Plan

Appendix 5D: Outline Battery Fire Safety Management Plan

Appendix 6A: LVIA Legislative Frameworks, Policy Context and Methodology

Appendix 6B: LANDMAP Filtering Process

Appendix 6C: LANDMAP Baseline Description and Sensitivity

Appendix 6D: LANDMAP Aspect Areas Assessment

Appendix 6E: Viewpoint Analysis

Appendix 6F: Visual Receptor Assessment

Appendix 6G: Outline LEMP

Appendix 7A: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal 2026

Appendix 7B: Habitats Regulations Assessment

Appendix 7C: Wintering Bird Survey Report

Appendix 7D: Bat Roost Survey Report

Appendix 7E: Bat Activity Report;

Appendix 7F: Threatened Arable Plants; and

Appendix 7G: Net Benefit for Biodiversity.

Appendix 7H: Arboriculture Impact Assessment

Appendix 8A: Baseline Sound Level Survey

Appendix 8B: Assessment Data

Appendix 9A: Historic Environment Assessment (HEDBA)

Appendix 9B: Gazetteer

Appendix 9C: Settings Assessment

Appendix 9D: Geophysical Survey Report

Appendix 9E: Archaeological Evaluation Technical Note

Appendix 11A: Carbon Balance Assessment

Appendix 11B: Glint and Glare Assessment

Appendix 11C: Preliminary Risk Assessment

Appendix 11D: Mineral Resource Assessment

Appendix 11E: Flood Consequences Assessment and Outline Drainage Statement

Appendix 11F: Transport Statement