2. Plans

2.1       Draft Works Plans Onshore

2.2       Draft Works Plans Offshore

2.3       Draft Location Plan Onshore

2.4       Draft Location Plan Offshore

2.5       Draft Public Rights of Way Plan

2.6       Draft Historic Environment Plan Onshore

2.7       Draft Statutory and Non‐Statutory Nature Conservation Sites Onshore

2.8       Draft Statutory and Non‐Statutory Nature Conservation Sites Offshore

2.9       Draft Onshore Crossings Plan

2.10     Draft Offshore Crossings Plan

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How will you prevent negative impacts on local wildlife / birds?

The Project is committed to delivering a positive legacy for local wildlife. It is for this reason that avoiding sensitive environmental receptors has been central to the design of the cable routes and siting of the Onshore Substations. An Environmental Assessment of onshore ecology, including local wildlife and birds, has been be undertaken. This includes surveying the area to identify the presence and numbers of species. The Environmental Impact Assessment and supporting Development Consent documents submitted as part of the application include mitigation measures to reduce any potential impacts to non-significant levels. These are determined based on the species present and the specific requirements for each location. The Project is exploring opportunities for biodiversity net gain, with the aim to leave ecological habitats in a better state than before the Project. 

How large are the wind turbines? Will I be able to see them from shore?

The highest point of the offshore wind turbine (the blade tip as it rotates) could be up to 403m above the sea (measured to Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT)).

The wind turbines will be more than 33 miles (54km) offshore, therefore only the upper parts of the wind turbines be visible from the shore on a few days of the year. In addition, due to there being existing projects in between Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind and the shore, when viewed from most locations along the coast, the Outer Dowsing Offshore wind farm turbines will be hidden behind the other wind farms.