60.


Potential effects to the setting of a heritage asset were identified only at the converter station location. These visual impacts would be reduced through the use of landscaping at the converter station site.


61.


Although there would be some overall cumulative impact on the Historic Landscape Character of the area and historic hedgerows this would be small scale.


3.2.8 Noise and Vibration 62.


Impacts arising from construction works in some locations were identified. However, following the adoption of measures designed to reduce noise levels, impacts would only be very minor. Further detail on such measures is given within the PEIR, and includes for instance, the use of acoustic screens/noise barriers.


63.


The only source of noise during operation of the project would be from the converter station. East Anglia THREE Limited would commit to limiting operational noise from the converter station to a particular threshold at key receptors (this threshold is explained in more detail within the PEIR). This would ensure that noise levels as heard at local residences and work places would be within acceptable limits.


3.2.9 Traffic and Transport 64. Only minor traffic related impacts would occur during the construction phase, provided the mitigation measures set out in PEIR are adopted. Key mitigation measures are the agreement of a Traffic Management Plan, Access Management Plan and Travel Plan with the relevant planning authority prior to construction. Outline versions of these Plans would be submitted with the Environmental Statement for the project.


65.


There would be no significant traffic related impacts during the operational phase. Decommissioning impacts are dependent upon the decommissioning strategy, however, it is anticipated that the impacts during decommissioning would be similar to those identified for construction, albeit at a lower level.


66.


At this stage (PEI), there is insufficient information available with regards to the traffic and transport impacts of both the proposed Sizewell C nuclear power station and the proposed Ipswich Northern Fringe housing development to allow for an informed assessment of the potential cumulative impact. East Anglia THREE Limited recognises the sensitivity of the local area to traffic impacts and will update this assessment after further consultation. This update will inform the final ES for the proposed East Anglia THREE project.


Preliminary Environmental Information May 2014


East Anglia THREE Offshore Windfarm


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