the impact of a changing influx of workers during the different construction, operation and decommissioning phases of the energy infrastructure. This could change the local population dynamics and could alter the demand for services and facilities in the settlements nearest to the construction work (including community facilities and physical infrastructure such as energy, water, transport and waste). There could also be effects on social cohesion depending on how populations and service provision change as a result of the development; and
cumulative effects – if development consent were to be granted for a number of projects within a region and these were developed in a similar timeframe, there could be some short-term negative effects, for example a potential shortage of construction workers to meet the needs of other industries and major projects within the region.”
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The guidance makes clear that the assessment should also consider any relevant positive provisions the developer has made or is proposing to make to mitigate impacts (for example through planning obligations) and any legacy benefits that may arise as well as any options for phasing development in relation to the socio- economic impacts.
28.5 Impact Assessment Methodology 20.
The main stages of the approach are as follows:
28.5.1 Review Available Data/Information 21. Data and information from national, regional and local databases will be reviewed to inform the final ES for the proposed East Anglia THREE project. Key data sources include: Experian Socio-economic data profiles (based on Census 2011 data), tourism volume and value information (obtained from Visit England and Visit Britain), and data obtained from the Office for National Statistics.
28.5.2 Baseline 22.
The study area’s socio-economic position has been described using standard indicators. This provides a baseline from which potential impacts can be assessed:
Economic: the area has been described using a combination of standard sources and indicators, research available at study area level, and research into the business and labour market structure of the local economy;
Tourism: the area’s visitor attraction has been profiled including visitor attractions, visitor accommodation, tourism volume and value, and the local tourism economy;
Preliminary Environmental Information May 2014
East Anglia THREE Offshore Windfarm
Chapter 28 Socio-economics Page 10
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