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PINS Reference Number: EN010055Document Reference Number: 6.4.5Regulation Number: 5(2) (a)Lead Author: Atkins

6.4.5 Volume 4: Environmental Statement Appendix 10.3: Landscape consultation

The Wrexham(Gas Fired Power Station) Order

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Collins, Pete

From: Richard Sumner <Richard.Sumner@wrexham.gov.uk>Sent: 07 May 2013 14:29To: Atkin, James WSubject: RE: 2013-04-25 - RS/JWA - Wrexham Energy Centre, viewpoints

Thanks James Regards Richard  Richard Sumner    Landscape Officer / Swyddog Tirlun Chartered Landscape Architect  

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From: Atkin, James W [mailto:James.Atkin@atkinsglobal.com] Sent: 07 May 2013 09:53 To: Richard Sumner Subject: RE: 2013-04-25 - RS/JWA - Wrexham Energy Centre, viewpoints Importance: Low  Morning Richard, Thanks for the feedback. On the summer/winter issue, yes those marked orange (plus your suggested additional views) are likely to only have photos to illustrate the summer scenario. The assessment would still be based on winter (worst case) but using a greater of professional judgement and interpretation. I will capture your suggested additional views at the next site visit. Currently I do not have this scheduled. On your final point, I would usually include a table of viewpoints and receptors and will adapt this to ensure there is a justification as to why the locations have been selected. Regards, James

From: Richard Sumner [mailto:Richard.Sumner@wrexham.gov.uk] Sent: 02 May 2013 12:34 To: Atkin, James W Subject: RE: 2013-04-25 - RS/JWA - Wrexham Energy Centre, viewpoints  Dear James  Thanks for the viewpoint plan.   Your selection covers the geographical area and the range of potential viewing opportunities well. Additional viewpoints I would like you to pick up on are: 

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View from the Wrexham Industrial Estate Access Road.  There's a point to the south of view 31 where the road would focus views towards the Industrial estate; 

View from Bangor Racecourse needs to be added 

View from the top of Hafod Country Park looking eastwards (to the south of view 4)  

I'm not sure why you are making the distinction between summer and winter views.  Are you saying those marked  in orange will only have summer photos ‐ due to project programme constraints ?  or is there a more specific landscape and visual impact assessment reason ?  Finally, within your final report it would be helpful if you could tabulate the viewpoints; location/ place name; and reasons for choosing these representative sites.  regards Richard   Richard Sumner    Landscape Officer / Swyddog Tirlun Chartered Landscape Architect  

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From: Atkin, James W [mailto:James.Atkin@atkinsglobal.com] Sent: 25 April 2013 12:42 To: Richard Sumner Subject: 2013-04-25 - RS/JWA - Wrexham Energy Centre, viewpoints  Richard, Hello, I hope you are well. There have been a couple of minor delays to the project since we met in early March and until now I’ve not been able to finalise the proposed viewpoints for your consideration. However, I’m pleased to attached a draft plan showing the representative viewpoint locations proposed for use in the landscape and visual assessment. I have visited the site and area on a several occasions and have a range of winter survey work for most viewpoints. There are however a couple of locations where winter survey photography would not be available (locations highlighted orange on the plan). For the final LVIA I would expect to have up to date summer photography for all locations. I would be grateful if you’re able to spare some time to: - review the proposals in general; - advise on additional winter survey viewpoints (if required) (I will have to take these next week urgently – around the east/west midlands some hawthorns are greening up but more mature trees are generally not in leaf) - advise on any other additional summer locations I would then look at scheduling final site survey later in the spring/summer when vegetation is in full leaf. Regards, James

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From: Atkin, James W Sent: 04 March 2013 16:45 To: Richard.Sumner@wrexham.gov.uk Subject: 2013-03-04 - RS/JWA - Wrexham Energy Centre, discussion points  Richard, Good to meet you today. Thanks for sending through the GIS layers so promptly. As discussed I have drafted a list of the key points from our one to one discussion earlier and am sending these through for your agreement. Please feel free to make any changes or additions where I have missed any details. Regards, James LVIA Key Issues (in no specific order or priority) i. Cross sections should be used to illustrate the scale of the proposal, these should include the kelloggs site so as to provide a comparison of scale. ii. Colour, materials and finishes are each important design aspects the frontage and approach to the site (including internal to the industrial estate) should aim to improve the perception and appearance of the area; landscaping should be carefully considered here. iii. The LVIA will need to consider direct landscape impacts associated with any changes to the highway network associated with junction and road improvements for transport access. iv. The LVIA will be based on the latest guidance available due to be published April 2013 (GLVIA 3rd Edition). v. There is likley to be an issue with re-planting across wayleaves; anticipated width of these to be confirmed. vi. LVIA viewpoints; details are still to be agreed however, in general, the use of ‘representative’ locations for small clusters/areas of receptors is considered appropriate; cross boundary viewpoints to be retained for referecen (Shocklach); Bangor on Dee and Bangor Racecourse to be represented; Erddig also to be included. vii. Landcape character; judgements on quality/sensitivity to be based on the published details of Llandmap; reference also to be made to the Wrexham SPD on landscape character. viii. The LVIA will give consideration to the AONB however it is some 2km west of the scheme at its closest point; consideration shall also be given the the SLA areas (including the potential extention to the Dee Valley SLA. ix. Visual assessment shall be completed at the following stages for the scheme; construction, operation year 1 and operation year 15. x. Visual assessment shall include a suitable method for presenting judgements on significance; this may be a tabulated summary schedule (i.e. based on significance rather than receptor type) but may also be on plan format. James W. Atkin BSc (Hons) Dip LM CMLI Senior Landscape Architect, Environmental Planning 

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Meeting notes

Project: Wrexham Energy Centre and Gas Connection Corridor

Subject: Ecology

Date and time: 14th July 2014 (14:00) Meeting no: 2

Meeting place: NRW - Mold Minutes by: A Watson

Present: Daniel Chapman (DC) Alex Watson (AW) John Box (JB) Matthew Ellis (ME) Emma Broad (EB)

Representing: Wrexham Power Limited Atkins Atkins Natural Resources Wales Wrexham County Borough Council

ITEM DESCRIPTION & ACTION RESPONSIBLE

1 AW introduced all parties and outlined the reason for the meeting which was to introduce the revised scheme and talk through proposed surveys and the known constraints.

N/A

2 AW provided a summary of proposed approach to the gas connection corridor:

1. As per previous agreement, no surveys for breeding birds, reptiles or invertebrates would be undertaken;

2. With regards to otters and water voles, subject to access restrictions, a survey of ditches/drains and the River Clywedog would be undertaken; however, access to the right (southern) bank of the River Clywedog is currently not possible so this will be a limitation to the survey.

3. It was agreed that the great crested newt (GCN) model created by ARG could be used to assess the impact of the proposed scheme and to obtain a licence and that no detailed surveys would be required. It was agreed that the potential impacts to GCN are primarily associated with severance. Mitigation measures were discussed and it was agreed by all parties that the trapping should commence in May when adults will be at ponds breeding. In terms of trapping days it was agreed that 30 would be acceptable subject to not catching newts for a minimum of 5 days before finishing trapping. It was also discussed that consideration would need to be given to the number of fence inspections that would be required as the earlier in the year that the fence is erected the number of fence inspections required would be increased.

4. The issue of bat surveys of trees along the gas pipeline route was discussed. It was agreed that, as long as the works didn’t impact the trees (e.g. pipeline is 10m away) or any potential impact could be mitigated out of the design, then further surveys would not be required.

5. It is currently not anticipated that any badger setts will be impacted by the gas corridor and therefore no further surveys will be undertaken.

6. All parties agreed that the approach to surveys and assessment was acceptable.

AW

3 AW introduced the power station complex site and the approach to surveys. 1. As per previous agreement, no breeding birds surveys were

required, but incidental records of birds had been made during other surveys.

2. As per previous agreement, no detailed reptile surveys will be

AW

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undertaken, but for the purposes of assessment it will be assumed that a small population of common reptiles is present.

3. Invertebrate surveys will not be undertaken but an assessment of the site’s potential to support invertebrates would be made.

4. An otter/water vole survey of the watercourse on the western boundary of the site will be undertaken.

5. AW explained that since the previous meeting the design of the power station site had significantly reduced in size. Therefore no works would take place within at least 30m of the woodland block that runs along the northern boundary and therefore the trees with bat potential in this woodland would not be surveyed. However, all trees with bat potential and buildings within the red line boundary would be surveyed. It was agreed that these surveys would be completed between August and September 2014.

6. All parties agreed that the approach to surveys and assessment was acceptable.

4 The issue of GCN and the power station complex was discussed. AW explained that for the power station site, Atkins had survey data from 2013 and that in conjunction with the ARG model this would be used to inform the assessment and any licence applications. It was agreed that this approach was acceptable. The issue of compensation for the loss of the ponds and terrestrial habitat was then discussed and the following agreed:

Trapping of the site would be for 30 days with an increased trapping regime and with at least 5 clear trapping days before the site can be declared GCN free;

Inclusion of bio-security measures for the development; Where ponds are to be lost, a ‘two for one’ replacement for water

surface area would be required as a minimum; It was agreed that as part of the compensation/mitigation a strip of

land along the northern boundary of the site would be retained and enhanced as this would also maintain a wildlife corridor into the industrial estate to retain and enhance connectivity;

A mixture of habitats including bare ground, hibernacula, replacement ponds etc would be included within the compensation site;

It was agreed that no permanent GCN fencing would be required post construction;

It was agreed that the compensation area will as a minimum be equivalent in size to the suitable terrestrial habitat being permanently lost, this is likely to be between 3 - 4 hectares;

It was agreed that the area of the car park would not be included in the calculation of the area for compensation land as it did not currently represent habitat. It was also agreed that the ultimate area of compensation land would depend on the location, connectivity and how it meets the stated conservation objectives rather than purely a calculation of terrestrial habitat loss.

Any GCN licence would need to last for the life of the power station site estimated at 25-35 years; if the use of the power station is extended the licence would need to be extended accordingly;

A management plan (including implementation of site management) would need to be implemented. It was agreed that the plan would be reviewed every 5 years (with NRW) and amended accordingly i.e. depending upon what was happening to the GCN population more

AW

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management may be added or alternatively the management reduced;

It was agreed that the GCN population size would need to be monitored on a yearly basis, however, rather than doing repeat trapping, 3 torch surveys every year would be acceptable;

A yearly report would need to be supplied to NRW on the monitoring and management of the compensation site.

5 It was agreed that, where possible, SUDS would be included within the design.

AW

6 The issue of spoil was discussed and it was agreed that surplus material could be re-used in creating habitats, probably along the eastern boundary which would also help screen the site.

AW

7 The potential for rare invertebrates to be present was discussed. EB stated that Wrexham Industrial Estate was one of only 3 sites in North Wales where grizzled skipper was found, which favour areas of bare/disturbed ground. AW explained that although there are areas of bare ground etc which could be of value to invertebrates these are pioneer habitats that are naturally succeeding and are located outside of the proposed development boundary, therefore would not be specifically mitigated for. This was discussed at length and it was agreed that, following completion of the development, the temporary hard standing for the site compound would be removed and this area (in excess of 1 hectare) will be left bare for invertebrates. This area of land will be left as a ‘pioneer habitat’ for invertebrates but will not be subject to management or protected from future development. All parties agreed that this was an acceptable approach and would therefore be included as a mitigation measure.

AW

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From: Moray Simpson <Moray.Simpson@wrexham.gov.uk>Sent: 03 December 2014 10:46To: Szutenberg, MarkCc: Mace, Darren; Brown, Liz J; Belt, Richard; Kevin HughesSubject: RE: Wrexham Energy Centre Arboricultural Implication AssessmentAttachments: P_2009_0330 Legacy to Oswestry 132 KV Overhead Line Agreed Mitigation

Planting.pdf

Dear Mark  Thank you for a copy of the AIA. I will endeavour to look at it asap and get comments back to you,  if any arise. With regards to a ratio for tree replacements, the attached was agreed with Scottish Power for another infrastructure application P/2009/0330. If you have any queries on this, please let me know.  Regards  Moray   Moray Simpson M.Arbor.A, HND Woodland Management & Arboriculture, HNC, ND & NC Arboriculture, QTRA Trained & Licensed User, LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector.  Arboricultural Officer/ Swyddog Coed Wrexham County Borough Council/Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam 01978 298763 16 Lord Street, Wrexham, LL11 1LG 16 Stryt yr Arglwydd, Wrecsam, LL11 1LG www.wrexham.gov.uk https://twitter.com/wrexhamcbc www.facebook.com/wrexhamcouncil     

From: Szutenberg, Mark [mailto:Mark.Szutenberg@atkinsglobal.com] Sent: 02 December 2014 16:49 To: Moray Simpson Cc: Mace, Darren; Brown, Liz J; Belt, Richard Subject: Wrexham Energy Centre Arboricultural Implication Assessment  Hello Moray,  Please find attached a copy of the Arboricultural Implication Assessment for the scheme.   We are currently developing an environmental masterplan which, once we have client approval, we will send to you at the earliest opportunity.   As we discussed, we understand that there is no specific ratio for like for like tree replacement, with mitigation proposals considered on a case by case basis. We look forward to receiving the example of a large infrastructure project and its mitigation to use as a guidance.  Best Regards 

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From: Moray Simpson <Moray.Simpson@wrexham.gov.uk>Sent: 03 December 2014 10:56To: Szutenberg, MarkCc: Mace, Darren; Brown, Liz J; Belt, Richard; Kevin HughesSubject: RE: Wrexham Energy Centre Arboricultural Implication Assessment

Dear Mark  Having had a quick look at the AIA, this would not be acceptable to the LPA for the following reasons:  

1. The survey is out of date, with it being six years old. The trees will have grown in the six years since the survey was completed and their condition may have declined or improved since then. 

2. The survey is undertaken in accordance with guidance from a withdrawn British Standard. Arboricultural surveys and AIA should accord with the current BS 5837. 

3. The AIA aspect of the report is for a totally different development layout and use. The implications will not be the same. 

 Please don’t hesitate to contact me, if you would like to discuss this matter.  Regards  Moray   Moray Simpson M.Arbor.A, HND Woodland Management & Arboriculture, HNC, ND & NC Arboriculture, QTRA Trained & Licensed User, LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector.  Arboricultural Officer/ Swyddog Coed Wrexham County Borough Council/Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam 01978 298763 16 Lord Street, Wrexham, LL11 1LG 16 Stryt yr Arglwydd, Wrecsam, LL11 1LG www.wrexham.gov.uk https://twitter.com/wrexhamcbc www.facebook.com/wrexhamcouncil     

From: Szutenberg, Mark [mailto:Mark.Szutenberg@atkinsglobal.com] Sent: 02 December 2014 16:49 To: Moray Simpson Cc: Mace, Darren; Brown, Liz J; Belt, Richard Subject: Wrexham Energy Centre Arboricultural Implication Assessment  Hello Moray,  Please find attached a copy of the Arboricultural Implication Assessment for the scheme.   We are currently developing an environmental masterplan which, once we have client approval, we will send to you at the earliest opportunity.  

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 As we discussed, we understand that there is no specific ratio for like for like tree replacement, with mitigation proposals considered on a case by case basis. We look forward to receiving the example of a large infrastructure project and its mitigation to use as a guidance.  Best Regards  Mark Szutenberg Landscape Architect, Environmental Planning

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From: Lanchbury, IanSent: 04 March 2015 14:41To: john.seiler@cheshirewestandchester.gov.ukCc: Brown, Liz J; Swan, Lucy; Yates, Paul T; Mace, DarrenSubject: Combined Cycle Gas Turbine power station at Wrexham Industrial EstateAttachments: CWACC Landscape Record of Conversation.pdf

John,  Thank you for taking the time to discuss Wrexham earlier. Attached is my record of our conversation and some sketch viewpoints. If you could confirm this is an accurate record of our discussion, or let me know if you have anything further to add, that would be great.  Kind regards,  Ian   Ian Lanchbury Senior Landscape Architect, Water and Environment

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Record of telephone conversation

Project Title Combined Cycle Gas Turbine power station at Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham

Project No 5105324 File No. 103

Between (for Atkins) Date Time

Ian Lanchbury 04/03/2015 13:30

And (name) Organisation Phone No.

John Seiler Cheshire West and Chester Council 01244 972 912

Subject

Section 42 Response

Summary The Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWACC) response letter dated 21st August 2014 contained a comment from the Landscape Officer that asked for important viewpoints from within CWACC to be considered within the assessment. John confirmed that he was the originator of those comments. John stated that his response was based on CWACC’s need to fully understand the potential impacts to, and context of, the Cheshire landscape in relation to the proposed Combined Cycle Gas Turbine power station at Wrexham Industrial Estate. Key viewpoints relating to this study would include up to two from rising ground / sandstone ridge and two from lower ground around the River Dee, these may include:

Brown Knowl / Maiden Castle / Sandstone Trail Long Distance Footpath Carnden Park at Lower Carnden Castletown / Bishop Bennet Way Chorlton Lane / Bishop Bennet Way Farndon and Holt

These locations are marked indicatively on the plan below and specific locations will be identified on site based on potential visibility towards the proposed Site. Each viewpoint presented within the assessment will include a label showing the location of the proposed development.