Rosefield Solar Farm

Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR)

Our PEIR presents the results of our preliminary environmental
assessments, across five volumes.

Chapter 1: Introducing Rosefield Solar Farm

Figure 1.1 – Site Boundary

Figure 1.2 – Zonal Masterplan

Chapter 2: Location of Rosefield Solar Farm

Figure 2.1 – Location Plan

Figure 2.2 – Environmental Features Plan

Figure 2.3 – Topography

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

Figure 18.1 – Cumulative Long List

Figure 18.2 – Cumulative Developments

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 7.5 – Great Crested Newt Habitat Suitability Index and Environmental DNA Survey Report (2023)

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

Appendix 18.1 – Long list of other developments