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Bryn HenllysSolar FarmEnvironmental StatementVolume I – Non-Technical Summary

February 2015

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Bryn Henllys Solar Farm

Non- Technical Summary

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February 2015

February 2015

Non-Technical Summary

Contents

1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2. The Applicant .................................................................................................................................. 1

2.0 Application Site and Project Description ....................................................................................... 2

2.1. Application Site .............................................................................................................................. 2

2.2. Project Description ........................................................................................................................ 2

2.3. Landscape Enhancement ............................................................................................................ 3

2.4. Construction .................................................................................................................................... 3

2.5. Decommissioning .......................................................................................................................... 3

2.6. Grid Connection ............................................................................................................................. 4

3.0 EIA Assessment Methodology) .......................................................................................................... 5

4.0 Site Selection and Design Iteration .................................................................................................. 6

4.2. Site Selection .................................................................................................................................... 6

4.3. Mitigation through Site Layout Iteration ............................................................................ 7

5.0 Planning Policy Context........................................................................................................................ 8

6.0 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment .................................................................................... 9

6.2. Landscape Character ..................................................................................................................... 9

6.3. Visual receptors............................................................................................................................... 9

7.0 Ecology ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

8.0 Hydrology and Flood Risk .................................................................................................................. 13

9.0 Other Environmental Considerations ........................................................................................... 15

9.1. Cultural Heritage and Archaeology ...................................................................................... 15

9.2. Transport and Access .................................................................................................................. 15

10.0 Cumulative Effects ................................................................................................................................ 16

11.0 Further Information ............................................................................................................................. 17


Version: 1.1

Version date: 3rd February 2015

Comment Final

This document has been prepared and checked in accordance with ISO 9001:2008


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1.0 Introduction

1.1.1. An Environmental Statement (ES) has been prepared on behalf of juwi renewable Energies to

support a planning application for a solar project to be located on a land at Bryn Henllys

Farm, Cwmllynfedd (grid reference E276490, N212410). The site location is shown on Figure

1.1 with the detailed application boundary (“the Site”) outlined in red on Figure 1.2, both of

which are included at the end of this document.

1.1.2. The ES comprises this Non-Technical Summary and the following Volumes:

Volume II: ES Text and Drawings; and

Volume III: ES Technical Appendices

1.2. The Applicant

1.2.1. juwi Renewable Energies Ltd is a UK based company located in Solihull, West Midlands and

is part of the juwi Group - one of the world’s leading enterprises in the renewable energy

sector, headquartered in Germany with offices in 19 countries. Since 1996 juwi has been

designing, building, financing and operating plants that harness renewable energy, and has

received numerous awards for its commitment to the sector.

1.2.2. juwi Renewable Energies Ltd has built more than 1,500 solar PV systems worldwide with an

overall capacity of more than 1,400MW, and since entering the UK market in 2010, has

developed a number of free-field and roof-top solar schemes across the country. The

company also plays a leading role in the global wind power market, with more than 770

turbines installed producing a total output of approximately 1,600MW. Other areas of

activity include bio-energy, hydro and thermal power, electric mobility and sustainable

construction.


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2.0 Application Site and Project Description

2.1. Application Site

2.1.1. The Site, comprising of approximately 42.5ha, is located on land previously used as an

opencast mine that has since been restored and is located approximately 1km to the east of

Ystradowen, 3.5km north of Gurnos, and is approximately 1km north east of Cwmtwrch

Uchaf. The Brecon Beacons National Park is located approximately 0.5km to the north.

2.1.2. The river Nant Gwys, a heavily wooded river valley, is located immediately to the east of the

Site and converges with the Afon Twrch to the south west of the Site. The Nat Gwys forms

the eastern boundary of the Site, while agricultural land forms the northern, southern and

western boundaries.

2.1.3. A Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT) passes along the northern boundary of the Site, joining

the Pen-y-Graig Road to the west, leading to Ystradowen. Further footpaths branch from the

BOAT within the Site, leading south west to Felinfach, and east to the large woodland block

beyond the site boundary. An existing access road from Palleg Road enters the Site along the

eastern boundary.

2.1.4. The Site is currently in agricultural use and managed for sheep grazing. It consists of a large

open expanse of heath/grassland established as part of the open cast mine restoration

scheme. There are no internal hedgerows however there are a number of tracks and drainage

ditches which cross the Site. A small water body is located in the southern extent of the Site

into which the majority of the site ditches drain.

2.1.5. The topography of the Site is very undulating, which is typical of the area; however there is a

general fall of approximately 50m from the northern to southern boundary.

2.2. Project Description

2.2.1. The planning application is for a solar farm and associated infrastructure (“Proposed

Development”) which would consist of the following elements:

Rows of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels (also referred to as ‘solar modules’), typically of

dimensions of 1m x 2m and 50mm thick, arranged on mounting racks;

Solar modules mounted on galvanised metal frames set into the ground by either direct

piling or screw piling and tilted southwards at 20 degrees from the horizontal;

Electrical substation and ancillary equipment;


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Inverter/transformer stations;

Underground electrical cables;

One temporary site construction compound and lay down areas;

Security fencing (deer stock);

Thermal and/or infrared CCTV cameras for security;

Site entrance;

Onsite access tracks; and

Lighting (only for maintenance purposes).

2.2.2. The Proposed Development will have a total installed capacity of up to20 megawatts (MW).

2.2.3. A plan of the Site showing the layout of the Proposed Development as described above is

shown on Figure 2.1.

2.3. Landscape Enhancement

2.3.1. A series of new hedgerows, woodland block planting and species rich natural grassland

planting are proposed within the Site. The hedgerow and woodland block planting will only

contain local species and will therefore be in keeping with the surrounding landscape and

will provide new corridors fir wildlife including birds and bats.

2.3.2. The grass areas between the solar arrays will be enhanced through seed planting in order to

establish a species rich neutral grassland mix. The acid/neutral flush within the southern

extents of the Site will be left largely undisturbed.

2.4. Construction

2.4.1. A detailed construction programme will be established following final design of the

Proposed Development. Generally, the construction phase is expected to last 30 weeks

including site establishment, fencing, assembly and erection of the solar photovoltaics,

installation of the inverter/transformer stations and landscape planting.

2.5. Decommissioning

2.5.1. The Proposed Development would be designed with an operational lifetime of 25 years, with

an additional year for both construction and decommissioning. When the Proposed

Development ceases operation, all major equipment and structures would be removed from


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the Site with the dismantling of the PV structures effectively being the reverse of the erection

procedure.

2.5.2. The area would be reinstated to the relevant land use (pasture) following the removal of all

major aspects of the Proposed Development and farming practices can then resume as they

were prior to the construction phase

2.6. Grid Connection

2.6.1. It is intended that the Proposed Development would be connected to the grid by an

underground cable to the south of Cwm-twrch Uchaf. However the grid connection will be

the responsibility of the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and does not form part of this

planning application. Installation of the grid connection into the local distribution network

will be managed by the DNO who will identify a suitable connection grid connection route

and secure the necessary consents under the Electricity Act 1989. This process will not

normally be undertaken until planning permission for the Proposed Development has been

granted. Feasibility studies will be undertaken to avoid, where possible, areas of high

landscape, ecological or archaeological sensitivity, and will not be extensive or visually

intrusive.


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3.0 EIA Assessment Methodology)

3.1.1. In accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment)

(England and Wales) Regulations 1999 (“EIA Regulations”), an EIA is required if a proposed

development constitutes either:

Schedule 1 development; or

Schedule 2 development which is likely to have significant effects on the environment

by virtue of factors such as its nature, size or location.

3.1.2. The Proposed Development is classed as a Schedule 2 development under the EIA

Regulations as it falls within the description of development set out in Schedule 2 Part 3(a)

‘Industrial installations for the production of electricity, steam and hot water’.

3.1.3. In line with the EIA regulations, an EIA Screening Request was submitted to Powys County

Council (PCC) in July 2013 who responded in August 2013 stating that the proposed

development was EIA development and that an EIA was required.

3.1.4. In April 2014, following the confirmation that and EIA was necessary, LDA Design sought a

Scoping Opinion in accordance with the EIA Regulations, to guide the preparation of the ES

that would accompany the planning application.

3.1.5. Following receipt of the scoping opinion the environmental topics considered in the EIA

comprise of: Landscape and Visual, Ecology and Hydrology and Flood Risk.

3.1.6. Through further consultation with PCC and consultees the following topics have been

scoped out of the EIA:

Heritage and Archaeology; and

Transport Assessment.

3.1.7. This Non-Technical Summary is provided in accordance with the EIA Regulations


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4.0 Site Selection and Design Iteration

4.1.1. This section provides an overview of environmental opportunities and constraints which fed

into the design process, in addition to enhancement and mitigation measures which will be

delivered as part of the Proposed Development.

4.2. Site Selection

4.2.1. juwi‘s site selection process started at the national level. Before identifying a suitable site for

progression through the planning process, juwi has considered a number of fundamental

issues which constrain the availability of sites:

1) The importance of finding a willing landowner. Experience from established

solar promoters tells us that a relatively small number of landowners are

interested in discussing leasing their land for a solar farm (in the region of 30%)

and an even smaller number will take these discussions as far as signing an

option or lease agreement (around 5%): the preconditions for a scheme to

progress through to a planning application.

2) Areas with readily available information on grid capacity. Distribution network

operators (DNOs) often require a formal grid connection application before

providing detailed information on available capacity on the local grid. Whilst

they provide publically-available ‘heat’ maps, the detail is often relatively high

level and may quickly be out of date due to the speed of connection requests

currently being experienced. Those DNOs that are most proactive in providing

grid capacity data will be favoured by solar farm developers.

3) Areas of high solar irradiation, where corresponding solar output maximises

economic return and project viability, e.g. south-facing slopes as well as the

more southerly and relatively coastal areas of the UK.

4.2.2. Once the broader search area has been identified through the application of these

parameters, juwi focuses the search further by considering a range of other parameters,

including:

The topography of the land;

Its proximity to roads and point of access;

Landscape character and ability to accommodate the type of development;


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Impact on the visual and other amenity of nearby properties and settlements; and

Lower quality agricultural land classification.

4.2.3. This feasibility assessment identified the Site as having potential to accommodate a solar

farm. Further detailed assessments identified further potential constraints and consequently

the design has evolved to mitigate these effects.

4.2.4. As a result, the Proposed Development contains considerable embedded mitigation.

4.3. Mitigation through Site Layout Iteration

4.3.1. An initial site layout of the Proposed Development had PV arrays erected to the north of the

BOAT passing through the centre of the site, as shown in Figure 4.1. As this public right of

way was known to be a key component of the wider public rights of way network in the area,

it was deemed necessary to remove any development north of the BOAT, in order to reduce

potential amenity impacts from the presence of PV arrays on both sides of the route.

4.3.2. The removal of the panels to the north of the BOAT has reduced the visual impacts to the

north of the Site, in particular from the Brecon Beacons National Park. The initial layout

meant that the sections of the Proposed Development to the north of the BOAT could be seen

from within the National Park. By removing development from this section of the Site, the

visibility of Proposed Development from within the Brecon Beacons has been reduced.

4.3.3. As part of the Proposed Development, the existing onsite drainage network will be retained,

with a minimum 5.0m easement provided to all existing formalised stone lined drainage

ditches and ponds and existing drainage ditch crossings have been utilised. These measures

facilitate maintenance access and ensure bank stability is not compromised.


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5.0 Planning Policy Context

5.1.1. A Planning Statement has been prepared which considers the acceptability of the

development in terms of the current planning policy framework and the material

considerations which should be taken into account in the determination of the planning

application. The Planning Policy chapter in the ES provides a summary of the legislative and

planning policy background applicable to the Proposed Development, with particular

emphasis on renewable energy policy and climate change.

5.1.2. International, European, UK and Welsh Government policy commit Wales to reducing its

impact on climate change and increasing the supply of energy from renewable and low

carbon sources. These commitments are reflected in national and local policy and need to be

translated into action at the county level. The commitments clearly demonstrate that

considerable weight should be given to the international, European and Welsh agenda for

reducing climate change impacts and increasing the use of renewable energy sources as

material considerations.

5.1.3. The International, European, National and County level renewable energy policy

frameworks are integral to the determination of the Proposed Development, and it is clear

that the facilitation of renewable energy proposals is supported at all levels in order to help

combat the serious global threat that climate change presents. The ES makes an assessment

of the environmental impacts of the Proposed Development which has been carefully

considered in the local context. It is apparent that there are numerous benefits to be derived

from the scheme in respect of the contribution that the Proposed Development will make in

meeting the Welsh Government’s aspiration to prepare for the impacts of climate change.


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6.0 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment

6.1.1. A Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) was undertaken following relevant

industry guidelines. A study area of 5km and a list of viewpoints were agreed with Powys

County Council as being appropriate to cover all potentially material landscape and visual

impacts.

6.1.2. The LVIA assessed the effects that the Proposed Development would have on both landscape

and visual receptors. The principal landscape and visual effects would occur during the

operational lifetime of the solar farm. At the end of its lifespan, the solar farm will be

decommissioned and the site restored to pasture.

6.2. Landscape Character

6.2.1. Guidelines indicate that landscape character studies at the national or regional level are best

used to “set the scene” and understand the landscape context. It indicates that Local

Authority Assessments provide more detail and that these should be used to form the basis of

the assessment of effects on landscape character – with (appropriately justified) adaptation,

refinement and interpretation where required.

6.2.2. The following landscape character areas have been considered in detail within the ES:

Powys Landscape Character Area B15 Tawe Valley Slopes

Brecon Beacons National Park Character Area 2: Y Mynydd Du

Brecon Beacons National Park Character Area 4: Waterfall Country and Southern

Valleys.

Neath Port Talbot Character Area 33 - Cwm Twrch

6.3. Visual receptors

6.3.1. Visual receptors are “the different groups of people who may experience views of the

development” (GLVIA, 3rd edition, para 6.3). In order to identify those groups likely to be

most affected, a ZTV study, baseline desk study and site visits have been used.

6.3.2. The following visual receptors have been considered in detail within the ES:

Settlements

Pen Rhiw;

Local Roads


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Coedffaldau/Bryn Road;

Gwrhyd Road; and

Palleg Road at junction with unnamed road);

Recreational Routes

BOAT along the northern boundary of the Site;

Footpaths within the Site;

Footpaths south-east of Ystradgynlais;

Footpaths to the west of the A4067/A4068 junction;

Footpaths within Brecon Beacons National Park

Accessible and Recreational Landscapes

Brecon Beacons National Park;

Mynydd y Drum; and

Cwmllynfell.

Designated landscape

Brecon Beacons National Park.

6.3.3. The findings of the Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment indicate that no significant

effects would arise as a result of the Proposed Development. . Effects that are judged to

constitute additional considerations include:

Effects on the character of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the rights of way

crossing it;

Effects on the landscape and roads on the south-eastern side of the Afon Twrch; and

Effects on views south from the footpaths crossing the Site.


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7.0 Ecology

7.1.1. An Ecology Impact Assessment of the Proposed Development was undertaken, which

followed relevant industry guidelines. Existing ecological baseline conditions were retrieved

through desk-top and onsite surveys undertaken during 2013.

7.1.2. The Site is predominantly semi-improved acid grassland with an area of mixed plantation to

the western edge and dry stone-lined ditches running through the Site. There is a steep

graded valley leading to a small stream running through the Site centre. A mixture of acid

grassland, mixed woodland, heathland and farmland, surrounds the Site. There are

numerous broadleaved copses within the surrounding area including strips that border the

Site to the north and south.

7.1.3. The assessment has identified the following principle effects of the Proposed Development

which are summarised below:

Construction Phase

Long-term loss of semi-improved grassland, ruderal plant communities and broadleaf

plantation and replacement with solar panel arrays and associated infrastructure

including access tracks;

Short-term loss of semi-improved grassland around temporary construction compound,

and along trenched cable lines;

Short-term disturbance of bird species in retained hedges and bordering woodland

through construction noise and movement;

Planting of native, species rich hedgerow throughout the site to create localised

screening;

Sowing of a species rich neutral grassland mix between array blocks in the south-

eastern part of the site;

Planting of three woodland blocks in the north-western part of the Site.

Operational Phase

Development and management of grassland in the 4m+ gaps between panel arrays and

beneath panels by grazing of sheep;

There will be no operational-phase lighting, other than manually operated emergency

lighting installed around the inverters.


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Decommissioning Phase

Short-term disturbance to grassland arising from construction traffic, and a return to

sheep-grazed grassland;

Short-term disturbance of bird species in retained hedges through decommissioning

noise and movement.

7.1.4. As a result of the information gathered during the 2013 surveys and the level of detailed

design information available the identified features of ecological interest which are likely to

effected by the Proposed Development include semi-improved acid-grassland, acid flush,

stream and field ditches, broadleaf plantation, tall ruderal vegetation, brown sedge, breeding

birds, bats, reptiles and amphibians.

7.1.5. Taking into account the proposed mitigation measures the impact on the identified

ecological receptors is not significant beyond the local level and, in some cases a beneficial

impact is provided for the life of the Proposed Development through the planting of native

species rich hedgerows through the Site to provide localised screening, planting of three

small native broadleaf woodland areas, and sowing of a standard species rich neutral

grassland mix. Some faunal species such as breeding birds and bats may also benefit from the

proposals during the life of the Proposed Development.


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8.0 Hydrology and Flood Risk

8.1.1. An assessment of the potential impacts on hydrology and flood risk has been undertaken for

the Site based upon a detailed desk study and site walkover. A Flood Consequences

Assessment has also been undertaken for the Proposed Development.

8.1.2. The Site is relatively undulating, a function of its former use and restoration, as such, ground

levels rise to the north and fall to the south of the Site, with ground levels generally falling

southwards across the Site from around 201m AOD to 146m AOD. Watercourse valleys are

located to the south-east and west of the Site, and as such ground levels also slope from the

centre of the Site in these directions

8.1.3. The Nant Gwys flows south-westwards parallel to the south-eastern Site boundary. This

discharges into the Afon Twrch which flows southwards to the west of the Site. A stream also

flows towards the Site from the north. This stream diverts eastwards adjacent to the northern

Site boundary, before flowing into the Nant Gwys.

8.1.4. The entirety of the Site is shown to be within Zone A (land considered to be at little or no risk

of fluvial flooding) / Flood Zone 1 (land assessed as having a less than 1 in 1000 annual

probability of fluvial flooding in any year (<0.1%)).

8.1.5. The Site is at low risk of flooding from all sources assessed – fluvial, tidal, surface water,

groundwater, and infrastructure failure. This is principally a result of the Site’s

topographically elevated position in relation to surrounding lower lying areas.

8.1.6. The Site is crossed by a number of formalised drainage ditches, including notably along the

northern Site boundary. The ditches continue to flow away from the Site before eventually

discharging to the Nant Gwys and Afon Twrch. Two online ponds are also located within the

Site (within the north-western and south-eastern corners of the Site). These offer additional

attenuation storage within the drainage system and also offer a means of infiltration.

8.1.7. The existing drainage network will be retained, with a minimum 5.0m easement provided to

all existing formalised stone lined drainage ditches and ponds. This is to facilitate

maintenance access and ensure bank stability is not compromised.

8.1.8. Proposed access tracks will need to cross existing drainage ditches at two separate locations.

One proposed crossing will make use of an existing crossing structure and the other will

require a new structure which will be provided via a single span structure from bank-top to

bank-top to ensure no obstruction to flows.


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8.1.9. Measures are also proposed to ensure that the Site is suitably protected, these include: the

raising of proposed PV panels and sensitive electrical connections; and, the adoption of a

flood warning and evacuation procedure which can be implemented, if necessary.

8.1.10. Management and operational systems will be put in place to minimise the potential effects

posed to water quality, as prescribed in Pollution Prevention Guidelines 5: Works and

Maintenance In or Near Water (Environment Agency, 2007), and, Pollution Prevention

Guidelines 6: Working at Construction and Demolition Sites (Environment Agency, 2012).

Such measures include: reducing the need for dewatering through the prevention of water

entering excavations; minimising the amount of exposed ground and soil stockpiles; the use

of silt fences at the base of any stockpiles; and, plant and wheel washing in designated areas.

8.1.11. Following the implementation of the measures described above and outlined in the FCA the

Proposed Development is concluded to have no significant effects on the hydrological

receptors considered.


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9.0 Other Environmental Considerations

9.1. Cultural Heritage and Archaeology

9.1.1. An Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (appended to the ES) has been undertaken for the

Site which concluded that the Proposed Development will not have any direct impact on any

known surviving heritage assets or on the setting of any Scheduled Monuments or Listed

Buildings within 5km radius of the Site.

9.1.2. In light of these conclusions, it was considered that Heritage and Archaeology could be

scoped out of the EIA. This approach was set out within the EIA Scoping Report. The EIA

Scoping Opinion and further consultation with Mark Walters (Clwyd-Powys Archaeological

Trust) confirmed that a Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Assessment would not be

required

9.2. Transport and Access

9.2.1. The EIA Scoping Opinion highlighted the need to undertake a Transport Assessment

however through further consultation with Trunk Road Agency and Powys County Council

it was agreed that Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP), which is appended to the

ES) would be sufficient for the planning application for the Proposed Development.

9.2.2. The CTMP has considered the access routes for construction traffic to the Site and proposes a

suitable route via the A4068, Cwmphil Road and Palleg Road. In addition, it proposes a series

of measures both on and off site which will minimise the traffic impact and any disruption

caused during the construction phase of the Proposed Development. Careful consideration

has been given to the routing of construction vehicles and the access management of these

vehicles.

9.2.3. In conclusion, given the measures outlined within the CTMP, combined with the relatively

short construction period of 30 weeks, it is considered unlikely that the construction phase

of the Proposed Development would have any material detrimental impact upon the

surrounding highway network.


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10.0 Cumulative Effects

10.1.1. In accordance with the EIA Regulations, an EIA needs to include consideration of any

cumulative environmental effects. Cumulative effects are those which result from the

environmental effects of the proposed development, in this case the Bryn Henllys solar farm

“in combination” with the effects of other identified projects identified through the EIA

process. These effects can either be assessed qualitatively or quantitatively depending on the

amount of available design and environmental information.

10.1.2. Having undertaken a search of planning applications for solar developments within the

surrounding area, one other cumulative development has been identified and agreed with

Powys County Council, the details of which are provided below:

1.4MW Solar farm located at Tyn y Pant Brooklands Road, Caehopkin, Abercrave,

Swansea, SA9 1UE

10.1.3. Having identified all cumulative sites the following steps have been undertaken in assessing

the potential cumulative effects:

A review of the project description/proposals;

A review of available environmental data; and

An initial assessment of potential cumulative effects resulting from the project in

combination with the Bryn Henllys development.

10.1.4. The cumulative assessment concludes that there are unlikely to be any cumulative effects

arising due to the separation distance between the two sites (approximately 6km) and the

surrounding highway network which will result in construction traffic being routing along

different roads.


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11.0 Further Information

11.1.1. Further information about the EIA is contained in the full ES which can be viewed at the

Powys County Council website online at www.powys.gov.uk via the ‘Planning Public

Access’ service. If you are having trouble viewing the documents online please contact the

Powys County Council planning department who will be able to advise on the location(s) of

public access to the documents.

11.1.2. Written comments regarding the ES and / or the Proposed Development should be made to

(Powys County Council Planning Department) so that they can be considered as part of the

consultation on the planning application.

11.1.3. Copies of ES can be purchased from juwi Renewable Energies Ltd for £250 from the address

below:

juwi Renewable Energies Limited, Nelson House, Blythe Valley Park, Solihull, West

Midlands, B90 8BG

11.1.4. The ES will also be available on a CD at a cost of £20. The NTS (this volume) will be made

available without charge to all interested parties upon request.

http://www.powys.gov.uk/

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juwi Renewable Energies LtdNelson House, Blythe Valley ParkSolihull, West Midland, B90 8BG, UKPhone: +44 (0) 121 733 1119

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Swansea, SA9 2XXYstradowen,Bryn Henllys,

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