1.3 Design Principles


5 These principles build on information presented in the Environmental Statement (ES), detailed landscape and visual impact assessment and Design and Access Statement (DAS). This document provides further contextual information in combination with the design principles to help understand and clarify design and potential mitigation options. Therefore the focus of this report is on the areas of appearance and landscape integration.


6 The illustrations, designs and analysis are consequently strategic and reflect initial thoughts and ideas for finalising external cladding. However, these need to be studied and discussed in further detail in the final design stages in order to deliver a robust, sustainable scheme which achieves good industry practice.


1.4 Site Location and Proposed Development


7 The proposed converter station is located near Bramford, Suffolk adjacent to an existing National Grid substation (see Figure 1.1 ‘Site Location and Surroundings’). The proposed site is situated in agricultural land and has inherent rural characteristics.


8 The design and engineering processes have identified the need for electrical plant and equipment to control and facilitate the export of electricity from the East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm to the national electricity transmission network.


9 The use and size of the proposed onshore converter station is dictated by the operational requirements. The converter station halls will be a maximum of 25 m high with a footprint of 130m x 85m located within a compound of 150m x 190m.


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