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32. These conclusions are unchanged from those in the original ES and remain as non-significant in EIA terms. 5.2 Chapter 6 Geology and Hydrogeology 33. The assessment describes existing conditions in relation to the geology and hydrogeology that underlies Woodsmith Mine and assesses the potential effect of the construction, operation, and decommissioning phases of the proposed amendments to the currently Approved Development. The minor amendments at Ladycross Plantation and Lockwood Beck are scoped out of the assessment and are not considered to cause any significant hydrogeological impacts. 34. The proposed amendments to the currently Approved Development do not require additional mitigation measures to those identified in the 2014 ES. This includes the submission of the following documents for approval by NYMNPA and other relevant stakeholders including the Environment Agency, prior to the commencement of each phase of construction: • Hydrogeological Risk Assessment. • Construction and Operation Phase Ground and Surface Water Monitoring Scheme. • Remedial Action Plan. • Groundwater Management Scheme. • Construction Environmental Management Plan. 35. The assessment concluded that with the continued adherence to the approved mitigation, monitoring and management plans that have been implemented throughout the construction of Woodsmith Mine to date, the impacts of the proposed amendments would be minor adverse/ negligible during the construction, operational and decommissioning phases regarding the following: • Physical Impacts. • Chemical Impacts. • Cumulative Impacts. 36. These conclusions are unchanged from the original ES and remain as non-significant in EIA terms. Furthermore, the assessment also noted that there has been no evidence of adverse impacts on the sensitive ecosystem receptors, throughout the construction phase to date, at Ugglebarnby Moor, a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) located to the west of Woodsmith Mine. 37. The proposed amendments to the currently Approved Development do not present any additional risk of impacts occurring. 5.3 Chapter 7 Landscape and Visual Impact 38. The Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment identifies the effects of the proposed amendments to the currently Approved Development, including any physical effects on landscape features and on the ‘character’ of the landscape. 39. Several photomontages have been prepared to illustrate the location, visibility and appearance of the proposed amendments to the currently Approved Development within the existing landscape. 40. The proposed amendments to the currently Approved Development do not require additional mitigation measures to those identified in the 2014 ES and already embedded within the design of the project. 41. During the construction phase at Woodsmith Mine, the use of a ventilation shaft winding tower, sinking headframe and tower crane, will temporarily worsen the adverse effects upon nearby landscape and visual receptors. Certain visual aspects of the Special Qualities of the NYMNP will
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