Potential site for the harnessing of wind energy (map)

Comment

Representation ID: 3870

Received: 17/08/2012

The potential site located within the boundary of the Combe Valley Countryside Park. Although it is acknowledged that the consultation seeks to gauge opinion about the potential and principle of siting wind turbines at this location, additional work will need to be undertaken to determine landscape and ecological impacts, particularly given the objectives of the Countryside Park. No options or alternative sites are put forward for consideration, further work is required to determine whether this is the most suitable location. Reference is made to representations made by Rother District Council regarding wind energy to Hastings 'Planning Strategy' -Proposed Submission Version.

Comment

Representation ID: 4634

Received: 13/08/2012

Historic environment - This is a site where there are no recorded heritage assets on the HER. However, this is likely to be due to a lcak of recent survey and there is potential here for earthworks and buried archaeological remains of prehistoric to present day activity. The site lies close to the edge of the Combe Haven valley floor and recent archaeological surveys have highlighted the potential for historical and archaeological interest of this side of the Combe Haven valley. Appropriate assessment and evaluation survey, as part of EIA process, would be required in advance of decision making

Object

Representation ID: 4635

Received: 13/08/2012

Landscape - A wind turbine located in Combe Haven valley woudl detract from the remaote unspoilt character of the area. There are key long views across the valley from the high ground to the east and on Harley Shute Road.

The integrity of the unspoilt character and visual amenity of Combe Haven valley would be eroded by development in this location. Few opportunities to mitigate development.

The alignment and environmental mitigation measures for the BHLR have gone to some lengths to avoid intrusion into these views and this part of the Combe Haven valley.

Comment

Representation ID: 4637

Received: 13/08/2012

Ecology - The proposed site is adjacent to Combe Haven SSSI, Monkham Wood ASNW and Redgeland Wood North ASNW. One of the features of the SSSI is its importance for breeding, wintering and passage birds. Surveys conducted for the BHLR have also demonstrated the importance of the area for bats (European Protected Species). providing foraging habitat and flightlines. Wind generators have the potential to impact on these species, both directly and indirectly through increased disturbance (visual and noise). An EIA may be required to inform appropriate compensation/mitigation.

Comment

Representation ID: 4639

Received: 13/08/2012

The proposed site is just to the north west of the landfill site. There is no opposition to this location but there are some operational issues that may need to be considered:

The exact location is unclear. If it is close to the landfill site monitoring points for the landfill should be avoided

t is assumed access would be from the north. However, if it is from the south there would need to be liaison with the County Council to ensure the safety of operatives and the landfill site.

Comment

Representation ID: 4673

Received: 07/08/2012

The potential wind farm would likely require the transportation of abnormal loads utilising the Strategic Road Network. Should the wind farm come forward, we would require regular and early consultation to develop a plan for the transport and installation of wind farm infrastructure including any associated cabling to minimise the impact on the Strategic Road Network.