Onshore Environmental Statement

Environmental Statement chapters

Preface, Contents and Glossary (PDF)
Chapter 1 – Introduction (PDF)
Chapter 1 – Introduction (Figures) (PDF)
Chapter 2 – Need for the Project (PDF)
Chapter 3 – EIA Methodology and Approach (PDF)
Chapter 4 – Site Selection and Alternatives (PDF)
Chapter 4 – Site Selection and Alternatives (Figures) (PDF)
Chapter 5 – Project Description (PDF)
Chapter 5 – Project Description (Figures) (PDF)
Chapter 5 – Project Description (A1 Figure) (PDF)
Chapter 6 – Legislation and Policy (PDF)
Chapter 7 – Engagement and Commitments (PDF)
Chapter 8 – Ecology and Ornithology (PDF)
Chapter 8 – Ecology and Ornithology (Figures) (PDF)
Chapter 9 – Cultural Heritage (PDF)
Chapter 9 – Cultural Heritage (Figures) (PDF)
Chapter 10 – LVIA (PDF)
Chapter 10 – LVIA (Figures) (PDF)
Chapter 11 – Ground conditions and Geology (PDF)
Chapter 11 – Ground conditions and Geology (Figures) (PDF)
Chapter 12 – Water Resources Hydrology and Flood Risk (PDF)
Chapter 12 – Water Resources Hydrology and Flood Risk (Figures) (PDF)
Chapter 13 – Soils Agriculture and Land Use (PDF)
Chapter 13 – Soils Agriculture and Land Use (Figures) (PDF)
Chapter 14 – Traffic and Transport (PDF)
Chapter 14 – Traffic and Transport (Figures) (PDF)
Chapter 15 – Air Quality (PDF)
Chapter 16 – Noise (PDF)
Chapter 16 – Noise (Figures) (PDF)
Chapter 17 – Socioeconomic Effects (PDF)
Chapter 17 – Socioeconomic Effects (Figures) (PDF)
Chapter 18 – Summary (PDF)

Environmental Statement appendices

Preface – Contents – Glossary_Appendices (PDF)
Appendix 3.1- EMF Assessment (PDF)
Appendix 8.1 – Detailed Description of Habitats (PDF)
Appendix 8.2 – Phase 1 Target Notes (PDF)
Appendix 8.3 – NVC Quadrat Data (PDF)
Appendix 8.4 – Bat Activity Surveys (PDF)
Appendix 8.5 – GCN Pond HSI (PDF)
Appendix 8.6 – Otter Survey Data (PDF)
Appendix 8.7 – Arboricultural Implications Assessment (PDF)
Appendix 8.8 – Arboricultural Method Statement (PDF)
Appendix 8.9 – Ornithology Technical Report (PDF)
Appendix 9.1 – Cultural Heritage_Inner Corridor (PDF)
Appendix 9.2 – Cultural Heritage_Buffer (PDF)
Appendix 9.3 – External Receptors_Outer Study Area (PDF)
Appendix 10.1 – Viewpoint Photographs (PDF)
Appendix 10.2 – Indicative Substation Planting Proposals (PDF)
Appendix 11.1 – Peat-Stability Assessment (PDF)
Appendix 11.2 – Geotech Study (PDF)
Appendix 12. 1 – FRA Cable Landfall Point (PDF)
Appendix 12.2 – Substation Flood Statement (PDF)
Appendix 12.3 – Outline Surface Water Drainage Strategy_Substation (PDF)
Appendix 12.4 – Drainage Strategy Plan (PDF)
Appendix 14.1a & 14.1b – Construction Vehicle Estimates (PDF)
Appendix 16.1-16.4- Terminology_ Noise Survey Results & Data_Receptor Locations (PDF)
Appendix 16.5 – Landing Site Vibration Assessment (PDF)
Appendix 17.1 – Employment Estimates (PDF)

Other supporting documents

Design and Access Statement (PDF)
Location Plan (PDF)
Planning Statement (PDF)
Pre-Application with Communities Consultation Report (PDF)
Substation Control Building (PDF)
Substation Elevations (PDF)
Substation Grading Plan (PDF)
Substation Grading Section (PDF)
Substation Location Plan (PDF)
Substation Site Plan (PDF)