Our PEIR presents the results of our preliminary environmental
assessments, across five volumes.
Chapter 1: Introducing Rosefield Solar Farm
Chapter 2: Location of Rosefield Solar Farm
Figure 2.2 – Environmental Features Plan
Figure 2.4 – Public Rights of Way
Chapter 3: Description of Rosefield Solar Farm
Figure 3.1 – Indicative Height Parameters
Figure 3.2 – Indicative Cable Route Locations
Figure 3.3 – Indicative Green Infrastructure Parameters
Figure 3.4 – Landscape and Ecological Mitigation and Enhancements
Figure 3.5 – Indicative Construction and Operational Access and Movement Parameters
Figure 3.6 – Indicative Construction Compounds
Chapter 4: Reasonable Alternatives Considered
Figure 4.1 – Alternative Layouts
Figure 4.2 – Zonal Masterplan (Scenario 1)
Figure 4.3 – Zonal Masterplan (Scenario 2)
Chapter 7: Biodiversity
Figure 7.1 – Statutory Designated Sites within 2km
Figure 7.2 – UK Habitat survey results
Chapter 10: Land, Soils and Groundwater
Figure 10.1 – Study area for Land, Soil and Groundwater
Figure 10.2 – Agricultural Land Classification Plan
Figure 10.3 – Mineral Safeguarding Areas
Chapter 11: Landscape and Visual
Figure 11.1 – Landscape Study Area, Context and Designations
Figure 11.2 – Topography and Land Cover
Figure 11.3 – National Character Areas
Figure 11.4 – District Landscape Character Types and Areas
Figure 11.5 – Visual Receptors within 1km
Figure 11.6 – Proposed Viewpoints
Figure 11.7 – Solar Array ZTVs – Bare Earth
Figure 11.8 – Solar Array ZTVs – Standard Screening
Figure 11.9 – Solar Array ZTVs – Detailed Screening
Figure 11.10 – Bare Earth and screening ZTV Siting Zone 6m Parcel 1 Scenario 1
Figure 11.11 – Bare Earth and screening ZTV Siting Zone 6m Parcel 1 Scenario 2
Figure 11.12 – Bare Earth and screening ZTV Siting Zone 6m Parcel 2
Figure 11.13 – Bare Earth and screening ZTV Siting Zone 15m & 6m Parcel 3 Scenario 1
Figure 11.14 – Bare Earth and screening ZTV Siting Zone 15m & 6m Parcel 3 Scenario 2
Figure 11.15 – Residential Property Location Plan
Chapter 12: Noise *Figures 12.1-12.6 added 07 November 2024*
Figure 12.1 – Study area for noise
Figure 12.2 – Baseline noise monitoring locations
Figure 12.3 – Noise contour map Scenario 1 unmitigated
Figure 12.4 – Noise contour map Scenario 2 unmitigated
Figure 12.5 – Noise contour map Scenario 1 mitigated
Figure 12.6 – Noise contour map Scenario 2 mitigated
Chapter 13: Population
Figure 13.1 – Study area for Population
Chapter 15: Water
Figure 15.1 – Flood Zone and Watercourse Mapping
Figure 15.2 – Surface Water Flood Mapping
Figure 15.3 – Water Framework Directive and Designated Areas
Chapter 16: Glint and Glare
Figure 16.1 – Solar PV areas and receptors – 10 km
Figure 16.2 – Solar PV areas and receptors – 1 km
Chapter 18: Cumulative effects
Chapter 6: Air Quality
Appendix 6.1 – Request for comments on the proposed Air Quality Assessment
Chapter 7: Biodiversity *Appendix 7.7 updated with accompanying Figures 07 November 2024*
Appendix 7.1 – Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report (2022)
Appendix 7.2 – Bat Preliminary Roost Assessment Report (2022)
Appendix 7.3 – Wintering Birds Survey Report (2022)
Appendix 7.4 – Breeding Bird Survey Report (2022)
Appendix 7.7 – Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report (2024)
Appendix 7.8 – Otter and Water Vole Report (2023)
Appendix 7.9 – Preliminary Aquatic Survey Report (2023)
Appendix 7.10 – Bat Activity Survey Report (2024)
Appendix 7.11 – Wintering Bird Survey Report (2024)
Appendix 7.12 – Breeding Bird Survey Report (2024)
Appendix 7.13 – Stage 1 Arboricultural Report
Chapter 8: Climate
Appendix 8.1 – Climate Data Sources and Assumptions
Chapter 9: Cultural Heritage
Appendix 9.1 – Desk-based assessment
Appendix 9.2 – Interim Geophysical Survey Interpretation
Appendix 9.3 – Stage 1 Setting
Chapter 10: Land, Soils and Groundwater
Appendix 10.1 – Agricultural Land Classification Report
Appendix 10.2 – Preliminary Risk Appraisal
Chapter 11: Landscape and visual
Appendix 11.1 – LVIA Methodology and Assessment Criteria
Appendix 11.2 – Extracts from Published Landscape Character Assessments
Appendix 11.3 – Landscape Sensitivity Analysis
Appendix 11.4 – Preliminary Viewpoint Analysis
Appendix 11.5 – Preliminary Residential Visual Amenity Assessment
Chapter 12: Noise and Vibration
Appendix 12.1 – Noise Terminology Glossary
Appendix 12.2 – Full list of noise-sensitive receptors assessed
Appendix 12.3 – Baseline noise survey
Chapter 14: Transport and Access
Appendix 14.1 – Transport Assessment
Appendix 14.2 – Outline Construction Traffic Management Plan
Chapter 15: Water
Appendix 15.1 – Flood Depth Analysis
Chapter 16: Glint and Glare
Appendix 16.1 – Glint and Glare Assessment Summary
Chapter 18: Cumulative effects
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