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Please refer to PINS’ website above, for all updates and additional submissions made since our DCO application (April 2022), as we head towards our DCO examination in Autumn 2022.
Application form
Plans
2.4 Special Category Land Plan
2.6 Street Works and Access Plan
2.7 Temporary Stopping Up of Public Rights of Way Plan
2.8 Statutory / Non-statutory Nature Conservation Sites Plan
2.9 Statutory / Non-statutory Sites or Features or the Historic Environment Plan
DCO
Reports
5.1.1 Consultation Report Appendices – Part 1 (Appendices A to D)
5.1.2 Consultation Report Appendices – Part 2 (Appendices E to H)
5.1 Report to Inform Appropriate Assessment
5.2 Report to Inform Appropriate Assessment
5.2.1 RIAA Annex 1: HRA Screening Update (Non-Ornithology)
5.2.2 RIAA Annex 2: HRA Screening Update (Ornithology)
5.2.3 RIAA Annex 3: European Site Information
5.2.4 RIAA Annex 4: Bottlenose Dolphin and Grey Seal Additional Information
5.2.5 RIAA Annex 5: Ornithology Apportioning Note
5.2.6 RIAA Annex 6: Screening Matrices
5.2.7 RIAA Annex 7: Integrity Matrices
5.3 Statutory Nuisance Statement
5.4 Consents and Licences Required Under Other Legislation
5.4.1 Marine Licence Principles
Environmental Statement Volume 1
6.1.1 Volume 1, Chapter 1: Introduction
6.1.2 Volume 1, Chapter 2: Policy and Legislation
6.1.3 Volume 1, Chapter 3: Environmental Impact Assessment Methodology
6.1.3.2 Volume 1, Annex 3.2: Transboundary Screening
6.1.4 Volume 1, Chapter 4: Site Selection and Alternatives
6.1.4.1 Volume 1, Annex 4.1: SSA Identification of Area of Search Report
6.1.4.2 Volume 1, Annex 4.2: SSA Shortlisting Outcomes Report
Environmental Statement Volume 2
6.2.1 Volume 2, Chapter 1: Offshore Project Description
6.2.2 Volume 2, Chapter 2: Marine Geology, Oceanography and Physical Processes
6.2.3 Volume 2, Chapter 3: Marine Water and Sediment Quality
6.2.4 Volume 2, Chapter 4: Offshore Ornithology
6.2.5 Volume 2, Chapter 5: Benthic Subtidal and Intertidal Ecology
6.2.6 Volume 2, Chapter 6: Fish and Shellfish Ecology
6.2.7 Volume 2, Chapter 7: Marine Mammals
6.2.8 Volume 2, Chapter 8: Commercial Fisheries
6.2.9 Volume 2, Chapter 9: Shipping and Navigation
6.2.10 Volume 2, Chapter 10: Seascape, Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment
6.2.11 Volume 2, Chapter 11: Offshore Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
6.2.12 Volume 2, Chapter 12: Other Marine Users and Activities
6.2.13 Volume 2, Chapter 13: Military and Civil Aviation
Environmental Statement Volume 3
6.3.1 Volume 3, Chapter 1: Onshore Project Description
6.3.2 Volume 3, Chapter 2: Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment
6.3.3 Volume 3, Chapter 3: Socio-Economics
6.3.4 Volume 3, Chapter 4: Tourism and Recreation
6.3.5 Volume 3, Chapter 5: Onshore Biodiversity and Nature Conservation
6.3.6 Volume 3, Chapter 6: Ground Conditions and Land Use
6.3.7 Volume 3, Chapter 7: Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Flood Risk
6.3.8 Volume 3, Chapter 8: Onshore Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
6.3.9 Volume 3, Chapter 9: Traffic and Transport
6.3.10 Volume 3, Chapter 10: Noise and Vibration
6.3.11 Volume 3, Chapter 11: Air Quality
Environmental Statement Volume 4
6.4.2.1 Volume 4, Annex 2.1: Physical Processes Baseline Technical Report
6.4.2.2 Volume 4, Annex 2.2: Physical Processes Model Calibration
6.4.2.3 Volume 4, Annex 2.3: Physical Processes Modelling Results
6.4.2.4.1 Volume 4, Annex 2.4: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Array) (Part 1)
6.4.2.4.2 Volume 4, Annex 2.4: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Array) (Part 2)
6.4.2.4.3 Volume 4, Annex 2.4: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Array) (Part 3)
6.4.2.4.4 Volume 4, Annex 2.4: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Array) (Part 4)
6.4.2.4.5 Volume 4, Annex 2.4: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Array) (Part 5)
6.4.2.4.6 Volume 4, Annex 2.4: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Array) (Part 6)
6.4.2.4.7 Volume 4, Annex 2.4: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Array) (Part 7)
6.4.2.4.8 Volume 4, Annex 2.4: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Array) (Part 8)
6.4.2.4.9 Volume 4, Annex 2.4: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Array) (Part 9)
6.4.2.4.10 Volume 4, Annex 2.4: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Array) (Part 10)
6.4.2.4.11 Volume 4, Annex 2.4: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Array) (Part 11)
6.4.2.4.12 Volume 4, Annex 2.4: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Array) (Part 12)
6.4.2.5.1 Volume 4, Annex 2.5: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Offshore ECC) (Part 1)
6.4.2.5.2 Volume 4, Annex 2.5: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Offshore ECC) (Part 2)
6.4.2.5.3 Volume 4, Annex 2.5: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Offshore ECC) (Part 3)
6.4.2.5.4 Volume 4, Annex 2.5: Seafloor and Shallow Geological Results (Offshore ECC) (Part 3)
6.4.3.1 Volume 4, Annex 3.1: Water Framework Directive Compliance Assessment
6.4.4.1 Volume 4, Annex 4.1: Offshore Ornithology Baseline Characterisation Report
6.4.4.2 Volume 4, Annex 4.2: Offshore Ornithology Displacement
6.4.4.3 Volume 4, Annex 4.3: Offshore Ornithology Collision Risk Modelling
6.4.4.4 Volume 4, Annex 4.4: Migratory Collision Risk Modelling
6.4.4.5 Volume 4, Annex 4.5: Offshore Ornithology Scoping and Consultation Responses
6.4.4.6 Volume 4, Annex 4.6: Offshore Ornithology Population Viability Analysis
6.4.5.1 Volume 4, Annex 5.1: Benthic Ecology Subtidal Characterisation (Array)
6.4.5.2 Volume 4, Annex 5.2: Benthic Ecology Subtidal Characterisation (Offshore ECC)
6.4.5.3 Volume 4, Annex 5.3: Benthic Ecology Intertidal Characterisation
6.4.6.1Volume 4, Annex 6.1: Fish and Shellfish Ecology Technical Baseline
6.4.6.2 Volume 4, Annex 6.1: Fish and Shellfish Ecology Technical Baseline
6.4.7.1 Volume 4, Annex 7.1: Marine Mammal Baseline Characterisation
6.4.7.2 Volume 4, Annex 7.2: Draft Outline Marine Mammal Mitigation Protocol
6.4.7.3 Volume 4, Annex 7.3: Marine Mammal Quantitative Assessment Assumptions
6.4.8.1 Volume 4, Annex 8.1: Commercial Fisheries Baseline Report
6.4.8.2 Volume 4, Annex 8.2: Commercial Fisheries Consultation Record
6.4.9.1 Volume 4, Annex 9.1: Navigation Risk Assessment
6.4.10.1 Volume 4, Annex 10.1: SLVIA Methodology
6.4.10.2 Volume 4, Annex 10.2: SLVIA Consultation
6.4.10.3 Volume 4, Annex 10.3: SLVIA Simple Assessment
6.4.10.4 Volume 4, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Visibility Data
6.4.10.5 Volume 4, Annex 10.7: SLVIA Legislation and Policy
6.4.11.1 Volume 4: Annex 11.1: Offshore Archaeology Desk Based Assessment
6.4.12.1 Volume 4, Annex 12.1: Charter Angling Baseline Report
Environmental Statement Volume 5
6.5.1.1 Volume 5, Annex 1.1: Crossing Schedule
6.5.2.1 Volume 5, Annex 2.1: LANDMAP Assessment
6.5.4.1 Volume 5, Annex 4.1: Baseline information relating to recreation resources
6.5.4.2 Volume 5, Annex 4.2: Seaside Tourism Economics Employment Evidence
6.5.5.1 Volume 5, Annex 5.1: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report
6.5.5.2 Volume 5, Annex 5.2: Habitat and Hedgerow Survey Report
6.5.5.3 Volume 5, Annex 5.3: Wintering Bird Survey Report
6.5.5.4 Volume 5, Annex 5.4: Reptile Survey Report.
6.5.5.5 Volume 5, Annex 5.5: Otter and Watervole Survey Report.
6.5.5.6 Volume 5, Annex 5.6: Great Crested Newt Survey Report.
6.5.5.7 Volume 5, Annex 5.6: Great Crested Newt Survey Report.
6.5.5.9 Volume 5, Annex 5.9: Badger Survey Report (Confidential and Public).
6.5.5.10 Volume 5, Annex 5.10: Bat Survey Report.
6.5.5.11 Volume 5, Annex 5.11: Noise Modelling for Important Ornithological Features (Onshore)
6.5.5.12 Volume 5, Annex 5.12: Consultation Feedback
6.5.7.1 Volume 5, Annex 7.1: Onshore ECC Flood Consequence Assessment;
6.5.7.2 Volume 5, Annex 7.2: Onshore Substation Flood Consequence Assessment;
6.5.7.3 Volume 5, Annex 7.3: Landfall HDD crossing Groundwater Risk Assessment;
6.5.7.4 Volume 5, Annex 7.4: A525 HDD crossing Groundwater Risk Assessment;
6.5.7.5 Volume 5, Annex 7.5: River Clwyd HDD crossing Groundwater Risk Assessment;
6.5.7.6 Volume 5, Annex 7.6: A55 HDD crossing Groundwater Risk Assessment;
6.5.8.1 Volume 5, Annex 8.1: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment
6.5.8.2 Volume 5, Annex 8.2: Designated Heritage Assets Scoping Exercise
6.5.8.3 Volume 5, Annex 8.3: Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report
6.5.8.4 Volume 5, Annex 8.4: Outline Onshore Archaeological Watching Brief 2021
6.5.8.5 Volume 5, Annex 8.5: Onshore WSI
6.5.9.1 Volume 5, Annex 9.1: Traffic and Transport Technical Baseline Report;
6.5.9.2 Volume 5, Annex 9.2: Trip Generation and Distribution Calculations;
6.5.9.3 Volume 5, Annex 9.3: Percentage Impact Calculations and Assessment Screening;
6.5.10.1 Volume 5, Annex 10.1: Sound Level Meter Calibration Certificates.
6.5.10.2 Volume 5, Annex 10.2: Sound Survey Results.
6.5.10.3 Volume 5, Annex 10.3: Construction Plant Sound Levels.
6.5.10.4 Volume 5, Annex 10.4: Operational Substation Noise Modelling Results.
6.5.12.1 Volume 5, Annex 12.1: Technical Note – Electro-Magnetic Frequencies
Environmental Statement Summaries and Scoping Opinion
LVIA Figures and Visualisation
6.6.2.2.1 Volume 6, Annex 2.2: LVIA Figures – Figure 2.1 (Site Location and Study Area)
6.6.2.2.2 Volume 6, Annex 2.2: LVIA Figures – Figure 2.1 (Site Location and Study Area)
6.6.2.2.3 Volume 6, Annex 2.2: LVIA Figures – Figure 2.1 (Site Location and Study Area)
6.6.2.2.4 Volume 6, Annex 2.2: LVIA Figures – Figure 2.3b (Landscape Character (Regional))
6.6.2.2.5 Volume 6, Annex 2.2: LVIA Figures – Figure 2.4 (Landscape Designations)
6.6.2.2.6 Volume 6, Annex 2.2: LVIA Figures – Figure 2.5 (Principle Visual Receptors)
6.6.2.2.7 Volume 6, Annex 2.2: LVIA Figures – Figure 2.6 (Aerial Mapping with Proposed Development)
6.6.2.2.8 Volume 6, Annex 2.2: LVIA Figures – Figure 2.7 (Context Photos)
6.6.2.2.10 Volume 6, Annex 2.2: LVIA Figures – Figure 2.8b (Substation Screened ZTV with Viewpoints)
6.6.2.2.11 Volume 6, Annex 2.2: LVIA Figures – Figure 2.8c (Substation Screened ZTV with Viewpoints)
6.6.2.2.24_Volume 6, Annex 2.2: LVIA Figures – Figure 2.16 (Outline Landscape Mitigation Principles)
6.6.2.2.25 Volume 6, Annex 2.2: LVIA Figures – Figure 2.17 (Cumulative Developments)
6.6.2.3.3 Volume 6, Annex 2.3: LVIA Visualisations – Figure 2.20 (Viewpoint 3: Glascoed Rd)
6.6.2.3.4 Volume 6, Annex 2.3: LVIA Visualisations – Figure 2.21 (Viewpoint 4: A55)
6.6.2.3.6 Volume 6, Annex 2.3: LVIA Visualisations – Figure 2.23 (Viewpoint 6: Bodelwyddan Castle)
6.6.2.3.7 Volume 6, Annex 2.3: LVIA Visualisations – Figure 2.24 (Viewpoint 7: St Asaph)
6.6.2.3.8 Volume 6, Annex 2.3: LVIA Visualisations – Figure 2.25 (Viewpoint 8: Rhuddlan)
6.6.2.3.9 Volume 6, Annex 2.3: LVIA Visualisations – Figure 2.26 (Viewpoint 9: Y Foel)
SLVIA Figures and Visualisation
6.6.10.4.5 Volume 6, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Figures – Figure 3 (Landform)
6.6.10.4.6 Volume 6, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Figures – Figure 4 (Seascape Character (National))
6.6.10.4.7 Volume 6, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Figures – Figure 5 (Seascape Character (Wales, Regional))
6.6.10.4.8 Volume 6, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Figures – Figure 6 (Landscape Character (National))
6.6.10.4.9 Volume 6, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Figures – Figure 7a (Landscape Character (Wales, Regional))
6.6.10.4.11 Volume 6, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Figures – Figure 8 (Landscape Planning Designations)
6.6.10.4.12 Volume 6, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Figures – Figure 9 (LANDMAP – Visual and Sensory Evalation)
6.6.10.4.13 Volume 6, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Figures – Figure 10a (Baseline Light Pollution)
6.6.10.4.14 Volume 6, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Figures – Figure 10b (Tranquility)
6.6.10.4.16 Volume 6, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Figures – Figure 12a (Blade Tip ZTV for MDS A)
6.6.10.4.17 Volume 6, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Figures – Figure 12b (Hub height ZTV for MDS A)
6.6.10.4.19 Volume 6, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Figures – Figure 13a (Blade Tip ZTV for MDS B)
6.6.10.4.20 Volume 6, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Figures – Figure 13b (Hub Height ZTV for MDS B)
6.6.10.4.22 Volume 6, Annex 10.4: SLVIA Figures – Figure 14 (Horizontal Angle ZTV for MDS A)
6.6.10.5.5 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 32 (ViewPoint 5 – Red Wharf Bay)
6.6.10.5.10 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 37 (ViewPoint 10 – Carnedd Llewelyn)
6.6.10.5.11 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 38 (ViewPoint 11 – Llanfairfechan)
6.6.10.5.12 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 39 (ViewPoint 12 – Conwy Mountain)
6.6.10.5.19 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 46 (ViewPoint 19 – Rhos-on-Sea)
6.6.10.5.20 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 47 (ViewPoint 20 – Bryn Euryn)
6.6.10.5.21 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 48 (ViewPoint 21 – Mynydd Marian)
6.6.10.5.23 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 50 (ViewPoint 23 – Rhyl Aquarium)
6.6.10.5.24 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 51 (ViewPoint 24 – Graig Fawr)
6.6.10.5.25 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 51 (ViewPoint 24 – Graig Fawr)
6.6.10.5.27 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 54 (ViewPoint 27 – Point of Ayr)
6.6.10.5.30 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 57 (ViewPoint 30 – Hilbre Point)
6.6.10.5.31 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 58 (ViewPoint 31 – Crosby)
6.6.10.5.33 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 60 (ViewPoint 33 – Southport (pier))
6.6.10.5.34 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 61 (ViewPoint 34 – Snowdon Summit)
6.6.10.5.35 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 62 (ViewPoint 35 – Blackpool Tower)
6.6.10.5.36 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 63 (ViewPoint 36 – Tal y Fan)
6.6.10.5.38 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 65 (ViewPoint 38 – Foel Fras)
6.6.10.5.43 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 70 (ViewPoint 43 – Mynydd y Garn)
6.6.10.5.44 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 71 (ViewPoint 44 – Beaumaris Castle)
6.6.10.5.49 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 76 (ViewPoint 53 – Puffin Island)
6.6.10.5.53 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 80 (ViewPoint 57 – Moelfre Isaf)
6.6.10.5.56 Volume 6, Annex 10.5: SLVIA Visualisations – Figure 83 (ViewPoint 60 – Foel Lus)
Additional Information
Other Documents
8.1.1 Planning Statement Appendix 1: WTG Technical note
8.1.2 Planning Statement Appendix 2: Welsh National Marine Plan policy checklist
8.2 Environmental Impact Assessment Evidence Plan Report
8.2.1 Environmental Impact Assessment Evidence Plan (Appendices Part 1 of 2)
8.2.2 Environmental Impact Assessment Evidence Plan (Appendices Part 2 of 2)
8.3 Outline Offshore Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation
8.4 Outline Landscape and Ecological Management Plan
8.5 Fisheries Cooperation Strategy
8.7 Outline Offshore Operations and Maintenance Plan
8.8 Design Principles Document
8.9 Disposal Site Characterisation
8.13 Outline Code of Construction Practice
8.13.1 Outline CoCP, Appendix 1,Outline Construction Method Statement
8.13.2 Outline CoCP, Appendix 2, Outline Noise and Vibration Management Plan
8.13.3 Outline CoCP, Appendix 3, Outline Air Quality Management Plan
8.13.4 Outline CoCP, Appendix 4, Outline Soil Management Plan
8.13.5 Outline CoCP, Appendix 5, Outline Site Waste Management Plan
8.13.6 Outline CoCP, Appendix 6, Outline Pollution Prevention and Emergency Incident Response Plan
8.13.7 Outline CoCP, Appendix 7, Outline Construction Traffic Management Plan
8.13.8 Outline CoCP, Appendix 8, Outline Public Access Management Plan
8.13.9 Outline CoCP, Appendix 9, Outline Travel Plan
8.13.10 Outline CoCP, Appendix 10, Outline Artificial Light and Emissions Plan
8.13.11 Outline CoCP, Appendix 11, Outline Invasive Non-Native Species Management Plan
8.13.12 Outline CoCP, Appendix 12, Outline Communication Plan
Supplementary Documents
1.4 Guide to the Application version B
3.1 Draft Development Consent Order
3.1.1 Draft Development Consent Order track changed
3.3 Draft Development Consent Order schedule of changes
3.3 Draft Development Consent Order Validation Report
4.3.1 Book of Reference – Tracked Changes
4.3.2 Book of Reference – Schedule of Changes
5.2.3 ES RIAA Annex3 HRA European Site Information vFinal
5.4.1 Marine Licence Principles vFinal
6.1.1 ES Volume1 Chapter1_ Introduction vFinal
6.2.7 ES Volume2 Chapter7 Marine Mammals vFinal
6.2.10 ES Volume2 Chapter10 Seascape Landscape Visual vFinal
6.2.15 ES Volume2 Chapter 15 Offshore Conclusions vFinal
6.3.2 ES Volume3 Chapter2 LVIA Final
6.3.3 ES Volume3 Chapter 3 Socio-economics Final
6.3.11 ES Volume3 Chapter11 Air Quality Final
6.5.5.8.1 Appendix 4 CONFIDENTIAL Barn Owl Survey Results
6.5.5.8 ES Volume5 Annex5.8 Breeding Birds Survey Final
6.6.2.2.7.1 LVIA SUB Fig 2-6 F-J-PD
6.2.7 AyM ES Volume2 Chapter7 MarineMammals vFinal
6.3.3 ES Volume3 Chapter3 Socio-economics Final