4.14

Object

Representation ID: 5239

Received: 06/09/2012

We are concerned about the harm to the SSSI, breeding birds, waders & wildfowl, some vulnerable to displacement/collision impacts. We recommend the Council only pursue site in light of further studies that demonstrate that any potential impacts upon birds associated with the adjacent SSSI would not be significant.

Certain species of bats are also vulnerable to collision with turbines and we would also recommend further investigation of this potential risk.

Natural England has produced Technical Information Notes on the effects of onshore wind turbines on both birds (TIN069)1 and bats (TIN051)2 and these may be of assistance to the Council.