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similarly be slightly more adversely affected by the short-term presence of the tower crane, although these will be within a localised area of the National Park. This does not increase the significance of the temporary construction phase impact already assessed as major adverse within the 2014 ES, which sets the basis for the currently Approved Development. 42. During the operational phase, the landscape and visual effects will remain the same as those of the currently Approved Development, resulting in either no change or minor beneficial effects. As mitigation planting becomes established, this is anticipated to be effective in screening the buildings and operational activity at Woodsmith Mine. 43. The reduction in the scale of development at Ladycross Plantation and Lockwood Beck will reduce the magnitude and significance of adverse effects upon both landscape and visual receptors during the construction stage. This also includes effects upon the Special Qualities of the NYMNP. Similarly, during the operational phase, no adverse effects are predicted upon landscape or visual receptors at Ladycross Plantation and Lockwood Beck. 5.4 Chapter 8 Noise and Vibration 44. The potential noise and vibration impacts associated with the construction and operation phases of the proposed amendments to the currently Approved Development have been assessed. The assessment was undertaken in line with relevant statutory and technical guidance on noise and vibration impacts of infrastructure development. 45. During the construction and operational phases, the noise and vibration impacts arising from the proposed amendments to the currently Approved Development remain unchanged from those assessed and identified in the 2014 ES. 46. At Woodsmith Mine, Ladycross Plantation and Lockwood Beck, existing noise controls, such as the submission of Noise and Vibration Monitoring Plans, will ensure noise levels do not exceed approved limits, and construction noise and vibration effects are expected to be non-significant in EIA terms. The only exception is construction traffic noise on the B1416 road at Woodsmith Mine, which will result in a minor adverse effect at nearby residential properties, however, this is non-significant in EIA terms and will only occur during the duration of the construction phase. 47. Noise and vibration effects during the operational phase are considered to be negligible to minor , which is also non-significant in EIA terms. 48. There are minor changes in the significance of noise and vibration effects for some receptors, when compared with those identified in the 2014 ES, 2015 SES and 2017 SEI. However, overall, the residual effects of the proposed amendments to the currently Approved Development are negligible to minor adverse , which is non-significant in EIA terms and is compliant with the aims of relevant planning policy. 5.5 Chapter 9 Air Quality 49. The potential air quality impacts associated with the construction and operational phases of the proposed amendments to the currently Approved Development at Woodsmith Mine have been assessed. Operational traffic and ventilation emissions were scoped out or assessed qualitatively and deemed not significant. The study assessed emissions from various project-related plant, equipment, ventilation systems and construction traffic. 50. An air quality assessment for Ladycross Plantation and Lockwood Beck, for the construction and operational phases, was scoped out as the proposed amendments to the currently Approved Development will reduce any potential for adverse air quality impacts. This is because surface construction works are significantly progressed at both sites, there will be no increase in vehicle
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1 April 2026
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