The Woodsmith Project - S73 Project Amendments : Planning Statement
Condition Number
Current Wording
Proposed Amendment
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Proposals to revise the Mineral Extraction methodology to ensure no further subsidence occurs; Proposals for more detailed subsidence monitoring in the area affected by subsidence.
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Mineral Extraction ceased further to this condition shall only recommence if it can be proven that subsidence was not caused by the mining operations here approved or: • Once the remedial measures set out in the approved Subsidence Remediation Strategy have been implemented; • In accordance with the revised extraction methodology set out in the approved Subsidence Remediation Strategy; • Subject to the detailed subsidence monitoring set out in the approved Subsidence Remediation Strategy. Noise levels from either Doves Nest Farm or Lady Cross Plantation, during the operational phase, shall not exceed 42 dB L Ar during the daytime (07.00 to 19.00 hours) and 28 dB L Ar during the evening and night (19.00 to 07.00 hours). In addition, noise from fixed plant and equipment, including fans and winding gear, shall not exceed 25 dB L Ar at any time. Noise levels are to be rated and assessed at the curtilage boundary of residential properties according to BS 4142:2016.
Condition 25
Delete condition.
Daytime operational noise impacts at residential receptors have been assessed within the SES through comparison of predicted noise levels against the applicable noise limits. Ongoing noise monitoring indicates that existing ambient sound levels at the receptors regularly exceed the currently approved night-time noise limits, irrespective of on- site activities. These exceedances are attributable to sources such as traffic, wind, other weather conditions, bird song and aircraft overflights. Accordingly, the currently approved night-time limits are considered to be demonstrably overly conservative.
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