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M6 Junction 16 to 19 Smart Motorway

Environmental Assessment Report

Appendices

FINAL, Rev.0

October 2014

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CONTENTS

APPENDIX 4.1 PLANNING POLICY REFERENCE DOCUMENT ..................................................................... 1

APPENDIX 6.1 : AIR QUALITY DISPERSION MODEL AND SETUP ............................................................. 29

APPENDIX 6.2 : AIR QUALITY RECEPTOR RESULTS.................................................................................. 38

APPENDIX 6.3 : AIR QUALITY NO2 & PM10 MONITORING DATA................................................................. 46

APPENDIX 6.4 : AIR QUALITY TAG ................................................................................................................. 50

APPENDIX 6.5 : AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT – TRAFFIC DATA USED .................................................... 57

APPENDIX 6.6 : DESIGNATED SITES ASSESSMENT ................................................................................... 69

APPENDIX 6.7 : DESIGNATED SITES ASSESSMENT - RESULTS .............................................................. 77

APPENDIX 6.8 : AIR QUALITY: COMPLIANCE RISK ASSESSMENT .......................................................... 99

APPENDIX 7.1 : SUMMARY OF RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND PLANNING GUIDANCE ..................... 102

APPENDIX 7.2 : M6 J16 TO J19 EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY .............................................. 107

APPENDIX 7.3 : HABITAT SUITABILITY INDEX REPORT .......................................................................... 109

APPENDIX 7.4 : GREAT CRESTED NEWT SURVEY REPORT ................................................................... 111

APPENDIX 7.5 : CONFIDENTIAL BADGER SURVEY REPORT .................................................................. 113

APPENDIX 7.6 : BAT SURVEYS REPORT .................................................................................................... 115

APPENDIX 7.7 : HABITATS REGULATIONS ASSESSMENT SCREENING REPORT .............................. 117

APPENDIX 8.1 : TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................. 119

APPENDIX 8.2 : BASELINE NOISE SURVEY REPORTS ............................................................................. 123

APPENDIX 9.1 : VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ......................................................... 138

APPENDIX 9.2 : VISUAL EFFECTS SCHEDULES ........................................................................................ 147

APPENDIX 10.1 : DESIGNATED HERITAGE ASSETS INSPECTED AND EXCLUDED FROM FURTHER ASSESSMENT .................................................................................................................................................. 200

APPENDIX 10.2 : HERITAGE GAZETTER ..................................................................................................... 201

APPENDX 10.3 : LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES RELEVANT TO HERITAGE ASSESSMENT ................. 206

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1.3 Cheshire East Local Development Plan Emerging Planning Policy

1.3.1 The Local Plan is the statutory development plan and is the basis for determining planning applications in the Borough. CE are currently preparing the Cheshire East Local Plan (CELP) which will be made of up of the following three key documents:

Local Plan Strategy;

Site Allocations and Development Policy Document; and

The Waste Development Plan Document.

1.3.2 For the purposes of this reference document it will be necessary to include references from the council’s Local Plan Strategy Submission Version as this is due to be adopted in December 2014, and saved policies in the current local planning documents. Adopted Planning Policy

1.3.3 The adopted Local Plans of each of the three former boroughs that make up CE currently inform decisions regarding development in their respective areas as part of the CELP. As the proposed scheme extends within former boroughs of Macclesfield, Crewe and Nantwich and Congleton the relevant Local Plans in respect of the M6 J16-J19 SM scheme are:

Congleton Local Plan, Saved Policies (January 2005);

Crewe and Nantwich Local Plan (February 2005); and

Macclesfield Local Plan, Saved Policies (January 2004).

1.3.4 The following Local Plans are not deemed relevant to the proposed SM scheme and are therefore not considered in this review:

Cheshire Replacement Minerals Local Plan (1999); and

Cheshire Replacement Waste Local Plan (2007). Other Material Considerations

1.3.5 Various Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD’s) adopted by CE and by the former councils Congleton Borough Council, Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Council and Macclesfield Borough Council are also included as they are material considerations in planning decisions.

1.4 Cheshire West and Chester Local Development Plan Emerging Planning Policy

1.4.1 The emerging Cheshire West and Chester Local Plan (CW&CLP) will form part of the statutory development plan for the borough. The Local Plan will be developed in two parts; Part One - Strategic Policies and Part Two - Land Allocations and Detailed Policies.

1.4.2 Local Plan (Part One) is the first local development document to be produced by CW&C. The purpose of this Plan is to provide the overall vision, strategic objectives, spatial strategy and strategic planning policies for the borough to 2030. Part One of the plan is due to be adopted in late 2014.

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including a review of a number of allocations in the currently adopted Local Plans. Until the Local Plan (Part Two) is in place, the policies in the Local Plan (Part One) must be read alongside the policies that are proposed for retention in the local plans for each of the three former boroughs that make up CW&C. Existing Planning Policy

1.4.4 CW&C have a number of adopted Local Plans. However, as the scheme extends through the former borough of Vale Royal only the policy contained within the adopted Vale Royal Local Plan (2001- 2006) needs to be considered in respect of the SM scheme.

1.4.5 The following Local Plans are not deemed relevant to the proposed SM scheme and are therefore not considered in this review:

Cheshire Replacement Minerals Local Plan (1999); and

Cheshire Replacement Waste Local Plan (2007). Other Material Considerations

1.4.6 Various Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD’s) adopted by CWC and by the former council Vale Royale are also included as they are material considerations in planning decisions.

1.5 Structure of this Document

1.5.1 This document was structured in order to allow the specialists writing there appraisal chapters to extract the policy information they require as easily as possible, whilst providing a coherent overview of appropriate planning policy.

1.5.2 This document is set out under the following headings:

National Planning Policy

Cheshire East Local Plan Policy Emerging Planning Polices; Adopted Planning Polices; and Other Material Considerations

Cheshire West and Chester Local Plan Policy Emerging Planning Polices; Adopted Planning Polices; and Other Material Consideration

1.5.3 The key reference section for specialists using this document was Appendix B, which lists the planning policy relevant to each appraisal chapter, within each planning policy document,.

1.5.4 This is an edited document. The original version used by the specialist contained the full policy statements listed within Appendix B. These details have now been removed. Readers wishing to view this policy, within the document from which it was sourced, are able to do so via the internet links provided throughout this document.

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3.2 Congleton Local Plan (Adopted Planning Policy) Background

3.2.1 The Congleton Borough Local Plan was adopted as an altered plan on 27th January 2005 to cover the period to 2011. Following a Direction from the Secretary of State in January 2008 a number of policies from the Local Plan have now been ‘saved’ and still form part of the Development Plan.

3.2.2 A link to the document is: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/planning/spatial_planning/saved_and_other_policies/congleton_local_plan.aspx Local Plan Policy If a scheme of enabling development fully satisfies all the criteria specified above, planning permission will only be granted if the scheme is submitted in the form of a full planning application and the achievement of the heritage objective can be securely and enforceable linked to the granting of planning permission, in compliance with the guidance outlined in circular 1/97.”

3.3 Macclesfield Local Plan (Adopted Planning Policy) Introduction

3.3.1 The Macclesfield Borough Local Plan was adopted as an altered plan on 8th January 2004 to cover the period to 2011. Following a Direction from the Secretary of State in September 2007, a number of policies from the Local Plan have now been ‘saved’ and still form part of the Development Plan.

3.3.2 A link to the document is: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/planning/spatial_planning/saved_and_other_policies/macclesfield_local_plan.aspx

3.4 Crewe & Nantwich Local Plan (2005) (Adopted Planning Policy) Introduction

3.4.1 The Borough of Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan was adopted as an altered plan on 17th February 2005 to cover the period to 2011. Following a Direction from the Secretary of State in February 2008, a number of policies from the Local Plan have now been 'saved' and still form part of the Local Development Plan.

3.4.2 A link to the document is here: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/planning/spatial_planning/saved_and_other_policies/crewe_and_nantwich_local_plan.aspx

3.5 Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)

3.5.1 The following documents are the relevant SPDs produced by CEC or adopted SPDs from the previous two boroughs of Congleton and Macclesfield, and form part of the Local Development Plan and therefore are material considerations when considering development proposals. There were no SPDs from the former Borough of Crewe and Nantwich that are deemed applicable to this proposed SM scheme. Local List of Historic Buildings Supplementary Planning Document

3.5.2 According to the Council’s website:


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“Cheshire East has a rich and varied heritage which is reflected in the buildings and structures which make up its towns and villages. The Council is keen to recognise this locally distinctive heritage; one means of recognising this heritage is the production of a “local list” of buildings and structures.

Consequently, Cheshire East Council has prepared a Local List of Historic Buildings and accompanying Supplementary Planning Document. This document is intended to identify buildings and structures within Cheshire East that are of local importance yet without another form of national historic environment designation.”

3.5.3 This is an online document, the appendices of which contain a list, of all historic buildings within CE, this is alphabetised by ward. The document was formally adopted by CEC on 14th October 2010.

3.5.4 A link to the document is: http://cheshireeast-consult.limehouse.co.uk/portal/planning/spd/locallist?pointId=1698283 Macclesfield Borough Council Nature Conservation Strategy Supplementary Planning Document (October 2006)

3.5.5 The strategy is both a policy and an action document. It provides information on the different elements which make up the natural environment of the former Borough of Macclesfield and sets out policies and actions to protect, manage and enhance these resources. The former Macclesfield Borough's natural assets provide an attractive and stimulating setting for work and play, with social and health benefits contributing much towards the quality of life for local people.

3.5.6 A link to the document is: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/planning/spatial_planning/cheshire_east_local_plan/supplementary_plan_documents/nature_conservation_strategy_2.aspx

3.5.7 The objectives of the strategy are as follows:

“To protect existing habitats and species, particularly those with Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPS)

To mitigate against potentially adverse impacts to habitats and species To compensate for losses to these habitats and species where damage is

unavoidable To enhance existing environments and create new habitats and linkages where

possible To raise awareness and understanding of the importance and value of the local

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3.6 Background Policy Documents Cheshire East Local Transport Plan Strategy (LTP3) 2011 – 2026 Context

3.6.1 Published at the end of March 2011, the LTP3 forms part of CE Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS). The LTP3 sets out a vision for the area economic growth with empowered communities at the heart of economic growth. The plan’s main priorities are to: “To support sustainable economic competitiveness and growth in West Cheshire

and the surrounding sub-region by delivering reliable and efficient transport networks.

To reduce transport’s emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, with the desired outcome of tackling climate change.

To manage to manage a well maintained and efficient transport network”.

With the following supporting priorities:

“To contribute to better safety, security and health and longer life expectancy in West Cheshire by reducing the risk of death, injury or illness arising from transport and by promoting types of transport that are beneficial to health.

To promote greater equality of opportunity by improving accessibility to jobs and key services, with the desired outcome of achieving a fairer society.

To improve quality of life for transport users and non-transport users and to promote a healthy natural environment”.

A link to the Document is:

https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/public_transport/local_transport_plan.aspx

LTP3 Objectives

3.6.2 To help deliver the CE Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) priorities for action and key strategies, a series of LTP objectives have been developed through the consultation process with stakeholders and members. “These aim to make explicit the areas where transport can make a positive contribution to the achievement of the priority goals within each area, and also where it would be likely to hinder achievement if under-performance is not addressed. The seven objectives are: Objective 1 (Congestion): Minimise congestion and improve the overall

efficiency of the highway network.

Objective 2 (Accessibility): Improve accessibility to key services (employment, education, health, shopping and leisure) and reduce the need to travel.

Objective 3 (Maintenance): Improve maintenance of the highway and transport network.

Objective 4 (Community): Support community involvement and decision-

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Objective 6 (Environment): Protect and enhance the local and global natural environment (including environmental assets such as biodiversity, geodiversity, soils and protected landscapes).

Objective 7 (Safety): Improve road safety for all users and increase personal and community safety.”

Cheshire East Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2011 – 2026

3.6.3 The ROWIP is a product of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW). Section 60 of the CROW Act requires local authorities to publish a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP). It is a statutory requirement that from 2010 onwards, the ROWIP is fully integrated with the County Council’s Local Transport Plan (LTP) and is a material consideration.

3.6.4 The ROWIP for CE has been developed and published to cover the period 2011-2026.

3.6.5 The vision of the ROWIP is: “to recognise the economic, social and heritage value of our public rights of way

network as an important means of access to the countryside; to improve local rights of way in order to promote and encourage their use and

enjoyment for the physical and mental wellbeing of all of Cheshire's residents and visitors;

to enhance opportunities for sustainable travel and development, for recreation and access to work, school and services; and,

to maintain the public rights of way network in good condition and to keep the Definitive Map and Statement of public rights of way up to date”.

A link to the document is:

https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/leisure,_culture_and_tourism/public_rights_of_way/improving_public_rights_of_way.aspx

Borough of Macclesfield Biodiversity Audit 2006

3.6.6 In 2003, as a first step in developing a programme to conserve Macclesfield’s natural resources and to inform the development of Local Biodiversity Action Plans (LBAPs) and the community planning processes, MBC commissioned a Biodiversity Audit. This is essentially a “stock take” of the species recorded within the borough up to the time the audit was undertaken. In addition, information was also brought together about the numbers and location of sites designated and protected for their nature conservation value, such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and Sites of Biological Importance (SBIs).

3.6.7 A link to the document is: Part 1 of the Biodiversity Audit: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/PDF/Macclesfield_Biodiversity_Audit_Summary_2006%20pt1.pdf Part 2 of the Biodiversity Audit: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/PDF/Macclesfield_Biodiversity_Audit_Summary_2006%20pt1.pdf Landscape Assessment of Congleton Borough (1999)

3.6.8 According to CE Council’s website: “Landscape Assessment of Congleton Borough was carried out in 1999 by Chris Blandford Associates. This study was commissioned jointly by the former Congleton


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Borough Council and Cheshire County Council. The study aims to improve the design of new buildings within the countryside by promoting new development which is harmonious with its setting and which respects and sustains local diversity and distinctiveness. The study followed established techniques evolved by Natural England in its publication Landscape Assessment Guidance which divides the landscape of the Borough into broadly homogenous units of similar character, of which eleven such areas were identified. The study also incorporates a specific section on the main settlements, both urban and rural, which are located within the identified character areas.”

3.6.9 A link to the document is: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/environment_and_planning/heritage_natural_environment/landscape/landscape_policy/landscape_character_assessment.aspx

3.6.10 The following sections of the report relate to areas within the SM Scheme’s study area: Section 4.3: Wheelock Rolling Plain; Section 4.4: Alsager Plain; Section 5 Settlements.

Cheshire Landscape Character Assessment (2008)

3.6.11 According to CE Council’s website: The Cheshire Landscape Character Assessment provides an up to date classification of the whole of Cheshire's landscape which can be used for making assessments of landscape character for development management and as a basis in the formulation of a Landscape Strategy in the future. The aims of a future Landscape Strategy would be: To inform new planning policies on landscape, as well as Supplementary

Planning Documents. To guide and inform the development control process. To promote public awareness of landscape character and the importance of

conservation and enhancement of the landscape. To guide and inform project planning by local and national agencies. To assist the formulation of landscape management policies.

3.6.12 Unlike The Landscape Assessment of Congleton Borough (1999) which is arranged according to landscape location. The Cheshire Landscape Character Assessment (2008) is organised in according to landscape type. A link to the Document is: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/environment_and_planning/heritage_natural_environment/landscape/landscape_policy/landscape_character_assessment.aspx Cheshire East Local Landscape Designations (2013)

3.6.13 According to the document: Para 1.1 “LUC was commissioned by Cheshire East Council to gather additional information on the existing local landscape designations - previously Areas of Special County Value (ASCVs) - in Cheshire East. The work aims to identify the special character and qualities of these areas to augment information in the landscape character assessment.”

3.6.14 Para 1.2 “The purpose of this study is to provide further information on the special qualities of locally designated landscapes in Cheshire East. It does not review the existing ASCV boundaries.”

3.6.15 Para 1.3 “Local landscape designations can play an important role in protecting and enhancing landscapes which are of particular value in the context of the local


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authority area. Information on the local landscape designations may therefore be useful for a number of purposes: as a means of assessing the impact of a proposed development on the

landscape by comparing the characteristics of the proposal against the area’s special qualities;

to inform decisions on the sensitive siting and design of new development both in development control and for prospective developers;

to communicate the distinctive characteristics of Cheshire East as part of baseline data for future landscape studies;

to inform policies for the future development and management of Cheshire East.” A link to the Document is: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/PDF/En-LDF-Landscape%20Study.pdf Cheshire East Draft Core Strategy Habitat Regulations Assessment (2013)

3.6.16 According to the document itself: “This report summarises the Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) undertaken of the draft Core Strategy produced by Cheshire East Council, as part of than development of the Local Plan. It identifies, describes and assesses the likely significant effects of implementing the strategy and policies on European designated sites (Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Ramsar sites, and also any candidate SACs and potential SPAs) within and around Cheshire East.”

3.6.17 A link to the document is: http://cheshireeast-consult.limehouse.co.uk/portal/planning/cs/csprehra?tab=files

3.6.18 The report makes reference to developments at the former Manchester Metropolitan University and Radway Green causing increased traffic movement on the M6, which may in turn have a negative effect upon Oakhanger Moss, SSSI (see page 12 of that document for more information). Historic Towns Surveys and Archaeological Assessments for Crewe and Nantwich, Congleton and Macclesfield (2003)

3.6.19 These three reports, one for each former borough are the result of a survey of Cheshire’s historic towns, funded by English Heritage and carried out by Cheshire County Council during the period 1997-2001. In total the survey covered 37 historic towns in Cheshire and the Boroughs of Halton and Warrington.

3.6.20 Part 1: of the survey was an Assessment of the archaeological and historical evidence for the origin, growth and development of each of the county’s historic towns.

3.6.21 Part 2: of the survey was the formulation of a strategy for the planning, conservation and management of the archaeological resource of each town.

3.6.22 Each report contains Archaeological Assessments for the towns within the each of the former boroughs, which are included within the separate reports. All of which can be accessed from the above the link below. http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/leisure,_parks_and_events/history_and_heritage/archaeology/archaeology_planning_advisory/historic_towns_survey/historic_towns_survey_reports/historic_towns_east_cheshire.aspx#Congleton

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4.4 Background Policy Documents Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Local Transport Plan Strategy (LTP3) 2011 – 2026 Context

4.4.1 Adopted in 2011, the LTP3 sets out plans and strategies for improving and maintaining all aspects of the local transport system for the period 2011 to 2026. This work is being taken forward alongside the Local Plan and Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS). This will ensure better integration of land use, transport planning activities and broader community aspirations.

4.4.2 The LTP3 sets out a vision for the area economic growth with empowered communities at the heart of economic growth. The plan’s main priorities are to:

To provide and develop reliable and efficient transport networks which support

sustainable economic growth in West Cheshire and the surrounding area; To reduce carbon emissions from transport and take steps to adapt our transport

networks to the effects of climate change; and To manage a well maintained transport network.

With the following supporting priorities:

To contribute to safer and secure transport in West Cheshire and to promote

types of transport which are beneficial to health; To improve accessibility to jobs and key services which help support greater

equality of opportunity; and To ensure that transport helps improve quality of life and enhances the local

environment in West Cheshire.

A link to the document is: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/your_council/policies_and_performance/council_plans_and_strategies/local_transport_plan_200.aspx

Section 9: Quality of Live

4.4.3 Policy Objectives for Improving Quality of Life “The Council will: 1. Ensure that new transport schemes complement local character and enhance the built and natural environment and biodiversity; 2. Promote access to leisure activities by improving pedestrian, cycle, greenway and Public Rights of Way Networks; and 3. Work to reduce noise levels caused by transport.” Protecting the built and natural environment

4.4.4 “Long Term Actions Review and, where appropriate, remove unnecessary road signs and street furniture.”


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Landscape and biodiversity

4.4.5 “Short Term Actions Ensure that the design of new transport schemes takes full account of the local landscape and biodiversity and follows all relevant legislation and guidance in relation to protected species; Manage the transport network in practical ways which promote the maintenance of habitats and species and implement engineering measures which protect wildlife from road traffic; and Manage the highways tree stock and associated risks.”

4.4.6 “Long Term Actions Develop a biodiversity action plan for the management of the “soft estate” along our transport networks with an overall aim to improve biodiversity; Subject all future major transport projects to an environmental appraisal to assess the potential impact that schemes may have on the landscape and biodiversity, and balance these impacts against the benefits of the scheme. The use of Construction and Environmental Plans will be used where appropriate. Consideration will also be given to adopting the Civil Engineering Environmental Quality Assessment and Awards Scheme for future major projects; and Longer term schemes will be monitored to ensure that they are compliant with the Habitats Directive.” Access to leisure activities

4.4.7 “Short Term Action:

Promote healthier lifestyles by encouraging more walking and cycling;

Improve access to and awareness of green infrastructure;

Manage and maintain cycleways and Public Rights of Way to an acceptable standard; and

Prepare an updated Rights of Way Improvement Plan.”

4.4.8 “Long Term Actions

Review the further expansion of the green transport infrastructure network; and

Work to further integrate green transport infrastructure networks with on-highway walking and cycling provision.”

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4.4.9 “Short Term Actions Assess the impact and implications of local transport proposals and associated developments which could result in increased noise levels, including the development of new roads.”

4.4.10 “Long Term Actions Work with DEFRA and other partners to draw up and implement noise action plans, prior to a second round of noise mapping being undertaken in 2012.” Cheshire West and Chester Conservation Area Appraisal for the Trent and Mersey Canal

4.4.11 CW&C Council have produced a series of Conservation Area Appraisals detailing the history and character of a number of the ninety six conservation areas within CW&C. The Trent and Mersey Canal Conservation Area is located within the study. A link to the specific appraisal documenting this area is here:

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10+ dwellings / .5Ha and over

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5.4.1 Table 5.4 gives details of the proposed development projects that have the potential to contribute towards the cumulative effects of the SM Scheme, whilst Figure 5.4 shows their location. The ‘Map Ref’ number within the first column in Table 5.4 corresponds with the locations within Figure 5.4.

5.4.2 To view the further details available within each development's case file:

within Cheshire East type the ‘Application Reference’ within the second column of Table 5.4 (e.g. 14/1193C) into the ‘Search Criteria’ field at the following link: http://planning.cheshireeast.gov.uk/.

within Cheshire West and Chester type the ‘Application Reference’ within the second column of Table 5.4 (e.g. 13/02468/FUL) into the ‘Search’ field at the following link: http://pa.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/online-applications/

To view the case file for the replacement of the existing A556 between M6 J19 and M56 J7/8 with duel carriageway (Map Ref 14) follow the following link: http://infrastructure.planningportal.gov.uk/projects/north-west/a556-knutsford-to-bowdon-scheme/

Table 5.4: Proposed Developments that could contribute towards the cumulative effects of the SM Scheme. MapRef

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1 Cheshire East: 13/5045C

Land adjacent to Heath End Farm, Hassall Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2SL.

Residential: 35 Dwellings

Outline Planning Permission

To be decided via committee 27/08/2014

1The vast majority of planning applications are approved based on the condition that construction will begin within three years of approval. Local planning authorities are usually given a time limit of up to 13 weeks to decide whether or not to approve a planning application. Therefore a search has been undertaken for all planning applications registered with the relevant local authorities within 3 years and 13 weeks of this review.


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Former Cardboard Factory, Betchton Road, Malkins Bank, CW11 4YF.


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Arclid Quarry, Congleton Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4SN.

Proposed installation of ground mounted solar panels. Size of development not known.

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3 Cheshire East: 09/2291W


Southern Eastern extension to existing silica sand workings at Arclid Quarry (105ha).


Approved 20/02/2013



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Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion This may be part of a wider planning application although this information is not available on the Cheshire East website.

Scoping Opinion given 01/10/2013



EIA scoping for Option 2 for a Northern Extension Arclid Sand Quarry Size of development not known.

Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion This may be part of a wider planning application although this information is not available on the Cheshire East website.

Scoping Opinion given 01/10/2013


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Land off Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2JL.



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Land bounded by Old Mill Road & M6 Northbound slip road, Sandbach.

Mixed Use: -250 Dwellings -Hotel (2000 sqm) Pub/Restaurant (580 sqm) -Light industrial development (9000 sqm)


Approved 25/06/2014


White Moss Quarry, Alsager.

Residential: 700-1000 Dwellings

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Undecided: Website states to be decided via delegated powers before 03/06/2014

6 Cheshire East: 13/4132N

Land at and adjacent to, White Moss Quarry.

Mixed Use: -300 dwellings; -Convenience Store (465 sqm) -Retail units (95 sqm); and - Community facilities.


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Land North of Congleton Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1DN.



Approved 18/10/2013


Land off Middlewich Road, Holmes Chapel.



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Land off, Hawthorne Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4JH.



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Saxon Cross, Holmes Chapel Road, Sandbach, CW11 1SE.

Demolition of hotel and construction of a single-storey office building (432 sqm) and warehouse building (1144 sqm) as well as associated landscaping


Approved 05/08/2011


Land to the North of 24 Church Lane, Sandbach, CW11 2LQ.



Decision Due: 27/10/2014


Land east of School Lane, Sandbach.



Approved 03/06/2014

12 Cheshire West and Cheshire: Ref: 14/00419/ OUT

Land Adjacent And Rear Of 13 Holly Tree Drive, Nether Peover, Northwich, Cheshire.



To be decided via committee on 14/08/2014

13 Cheshire West and Cheshire: 13/02468/ FUL

Land Rear Of Westwood New Platt Lane, Allostock Northwich, Cheshire.



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Appendix A Author’s Scope Summary for Appraisal Themes

Topic Author Scope Air Quality Nigel Bellamy Anything relating to:

air quality; air pollution; The Local Air Quality Management Regime; and Local Air Quality Action Plans.

Noise Andy Clarke Local Planning Policy with regard to noise.

Cultural Heritage

Sandra Honeywell

Archaeology, Historic buildings, Historic landscape, Historic environment more generally, Scheduled Monuments, Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, Registered Parks and Gardens, Historic battlefields, Un-designated heritage assets.

Landscape and Visual

David Barker Landscape Character; Renewal/development areas, Trees and development, TPO's; Green Belt Conservation areas; Listed buildings; Park and Gardens; Designated Footpaths, bridleways, cycle ways.

strategic footpaths; and Countryside Recreation Strategy

Ecology and Nature Conservation

Rebecca Harris

National and local planning policy with respect to: ecology and nature conservation (i.e. designated sites etc) relevant to surrounding area consistent with other environmental topics.


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Appendix B Policies Summary Table for each Appraisal Theme

Document Air Quality Noise Cultural Heritage Visual Amenity Ecology and Nature Conservation National; Planning Policy Framework NPPF

NPPF- Chapter 11: Conserving and enhancing the natural environment, Paragraphs 109,123,124.

NPPF- Chapter 11: Conserving and enhancing the natural environment, Paragraphs 109, 123.

NPPF- Chapter 7: Requiring Good Design. Paragraphs 59, 61, 64, 109. NPPF- Chapter 11: Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Environment. Paragraph 117. NPPF- Chapter 12: Conserving and enhancing the historic environment. Paragraphs: 126, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 138, 139, 140, 141.

NPPF- Chapter 7: Requiring Good Design. Paragraph: 59. NPPF Chapter 8: Promoting healthy communities. Paragraphs 75. NPPF- Chapter 11: Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Environment. Paragraphs 109, 115, 116, 125.

NPPF- Chapter 11: Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Environment. Paragraphs 109, 116, 117, 118, 119, 125

Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy Submission Version

SD2: Sustainable Development Principles CO1: Sustainable Travel and Transport

SD2: Sustainable Development Principles CO1: Sustainable Travel and Transport

SD2: Sustainable Development Principles SE7: The Historic Environment

PG3: Green Belt PG4: Safeguarded Land PG5: Open Countryside SE4: The Landscape SE5: Trees, Hedgerows and Woodland

SD2: Sustainable Development Principles Policy SE3: Biodiversity and Geodiversity SE5: Trees, Hedgerows and Woodland

Congleton Local Plan (Saved Policies)

GR6: Amenity and Health GR7: Amenity and Health GR8: Amenity and Health GR11: Development Involving New Roads and Other Transportation Projects H11: Non-Residential Uses within Residential Areas

GR6: Amenity and Health GR7: Amenity and Health GR8: Amenity and Health GR11: Development Involving New Roads and Other Transportation Projects H11: Non-Residential Uses within Residential Areas

GR2: Design PS4: Villages in The Open Countryside And Inset In The Green Belt PS9: Areas Of Special County Value GR1: New Development GR6 Amenity and Health GR11: Development Involving New Roads and Other Transportation Projects BH1: Parks and Gardens of Historic Interest BH4: Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Effect of Proposals) BH6: Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest BH7 Enabling development BH8: Conservation areas BH9: Conservation areas BH10: Conservation areas

PS7: Green Belt PS8: Open Countryside PS9 Areas Of Special County Value GR2: Design GR4: Landscaping GR5: Landscaping GR6: Amenity and Health GR7: Amenity and Health GR11: Development Involving New Roads and Other Transportation Projects NR1: Trees and Woodlands BH1: Parks and Gardens of Historic Interest

GR2 Design GR6 Amenity and Health GR7 Amenity and Health GR11: Development Involving New Roads and Other Transportation Projects NR1: Trees and Woodlands NR2: Wildlife and Nature Conservation NR3: Habitats NR4: Non-statutory sites NR5: Non-statutory sites H11: Non-Residential Uses within Residential Areas

Macclesfield Borough Local Plan - (saved polices)

DC3: Amenity

DC3: Amenity DC13: Noise DC14: Noise

NE3: Landscape Conservation: NE5: Parkland Landscape BE2: Preservation of Historic Fabric BE3 Conservation Areas BE20: Locally Important Buildings BE21: Sites of Archaeological Interest

NE1: Ares of Special County Value NE2: Protection of Local Landscapes NE5: Parkland Landscape NE3: Landscape Conservation NE5: Parkland Landscape GC1 Green Belt (New Buildings)

NE9: Protection of River Corridors NE11: Nature Conservation NE12: SSSI’s, SBI’s and Nature Reserves NE13: Sites of Biological Importance NE14: Nature Conservation Sites NE15: Habitat Enhancement


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Document Air Quality Noise Cultural Heritage Visual Amenity Ecology and Nature Conservation BE22: Scheduled Monuments BE23: Development Affecting Archaeological Sites BE24: Development of Sites of Archaeological Importance DC1: New Build DC3: Amenity

GC5: Countryside beyond the Green Belt GC6: Countryside beyond the Green Belt RT7: Cycleways, Bridleways and Footpaths RT8: Cycleways, Bridleways and Footpaths DC1: New Build DC3: Amenity DC8: Landscaping and Tree Protection DC9: Landscaping and Tree Protection DC10: Landscaping and Tree Protection

NE17: Nature Conservation in Major Developments NE18: Accessibility to Nature Conservation

DC1: New Build

DC3: Amenity

DC8: Landscaping and Tree Protection



GC5: Countryside beyond the Green Belt

GC6: Countryside beyond the Green Belt Crewe and Nantwich Local Plan (2005)

NE.17: Pollution Control BE.1: Amenity

NE.1:7 Pollution Control BE.1: Amenity

BE.7: Conservation Area BE.13: Buildings of Local Interest BE.14: Development Affecting Historic Parks and Gardens BE.15: Scheduled Ancient Monuments BE.16: Development and Archaeology

BE.7: Conservation Area BE.14: Development Affecting Historic Parks and Gardens TRAN.10: Trunk Roads

NE.5: Nature Conservation and Habitats NE.6: Sites of International Importance for Nature Conservation NE.7: Sites of National Importance For Nature Conservation NE.8: Sites of Local Importance for Nature Conservation NE.9: Protected Species

Cheshire East Supplementary Planning Documents

No Relevant Policy No Relevant Policy Cheshire East Supplementary Planning Document: Local List of Historic Buildings Congleton Borough Council: Rural Development Supplementary Planning Document: Conservation of Built Heritage and Landscape Chapter 5: Paragraphs 5.3, 5.4, 5.5.2.

Cheshire East Supplementary Planning Document: Local List of Historic Buildings Congleton Borough Council: Rural Development Supplementary Planning Document: Conservation of Built Heritage and Landscape Congleton Borough Council: Rural Development Supplementary Planning Document Chapter 5: Paragraphs 5.3, 5.4, 5.5.2, 5.22 Congleton Borough Council: Trees and Development Supplementary Planning Document

No Relevant Policy Congleton Borough Council: Trees and Development Supplementary Planning Document Congleton Borough Council: Rural Development Supplementary Planning Document Chapter 5: Paragraphs 5.4, 5.5.14 to 5.5.16

Cheshire East Local Transport Plan (LTP3) 2011 - 2026

Objective 1 (Congestion) Objective 2 (Accessibility) Objective 6 (Environment)

Objective 1 (Congestion) Objective 2 (Accessibility) Objective 6 (Environment)

Objective 6 (Environment) Objective 6 (Environment) Objective 6 (Environment)

Other Cheshire East Background Documents

No other relevant documents


Historic Towns Surveys and Archaeological Assessments for Crewe and Nantwich, Congleton and Macclesfield (2003) Cheshire West and Chester Conservation Area Appraisal for the Trent and Mersey Canal

Cheshire Landscape Character Assessment (2008) Cheshire East Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2011 – 2026

Borough of Macclesfield Biodiversity Audit (2006) Macclesfield Borough Council Nature Conservation Strategy Supplementary Planning Document (October 2006)


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Document Air Quality Noise Cultural Heritage Visual Amenity Ecology and Nature Conservation

Landscape Assessment of Congleton Borough (1999) Cheshire Landscape Character Assessment (2008) Cheshire East Local Landscape Designations (2013)

Cheshire East Draft Core Strategy Habitat Regulations Assessment (2013)

Cheshire West and Chester Emerging Local Plan (Part One)

SOC5: Health and Well-being

SOC5: Health and Well-being

ENV5: Historic Environment SOC5: Health and Well-being ENV2: Landscape

ENV4: Biodiversity and Geodiversity

Vale Royal Local Plan P1: Air Pollution P3: Noise Pollution BE5: Historic Environment – Listed Buildings BE8: Listed Building and Archaeology BE10: Historic Environment- Conservation Areas BE13: Ancient Monuments/Archaeological Sites

GS5: The Open Countryside BE10: Historic Environment- Conservation Areas NE1: Protection of the Nature Conservation Resource NE9: Trees and Woodland P4: Light Pollution

NE1: Protection of the Nature Conservation Resource NE2: International and National Nature Conservation Importance NE3: Designated Sites of Local and Regional Nature Conservation and Geological Importance NE4: Threatened and Priority Habitat NE5: Endangered Species NE9: Trees and Woodland

Cheshire West and Chester Supplementary Planning Documents

No Relevant Policy No Relevant Policy No Relevant Policy Cheshire West and Chester SPD5: Landscape Character Assessment (2007)

No Relevant Policy

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Local Transport Plan Strategy (LTP3) 2011 – 2026

No Relevant Policy Section 9 Quality of Life Section 9 Quality of Life Section 9 Quality of Life Section 9 Quality of Life

Other Cheshire West and Chester Background Documents



Cheshire West and Chester Conservation Area Appraisal for the Trent and Mersey Canal

No other relevant documents No other relevant documents


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APPENDIX 6.1 : AIR QUALITY DISPERSION MODEL AND SETUP


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Introduction

The ADMS-Roads model has been developed by Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants Ltd (CERC) and is a version of an atmospheric modelling system that focuses on road traffic as a source of pollutant emissions. Version 3.2 has been used for this study.

The modelling system takes into account the emissions produced by light duty and heavy duty vehicles travelling at a certain speed along a section of road over an average hour and predicts the dispersion of these emissions using appropriate historical meteorological data. The effect of meteorological conditions on dispersion is given a complex treatment within the model. The most significant factors are wind speed and direction and the boundary layer height which is the calculated mixed depth of the lower atmosphere.

Model Scenarios

In order to quantify the air quality impact of the proposed development, the pollutant concentrations resulting from the emissions from existing road traffic on local roads have been compared to those resulting from predicted traffic emissions with the scheme in place.

The following scenarios were modelled:

Base year (2012) existing situation;

Assessment year (2017 with A556 at 60mph) ‘do minimum’ – without scheme;

Assessment year (2017 with A556 at 60 mph) ‘do something’ - with scheme;

Assessment year (2022 with A556 at 70 mph) ‘do minimum’ – without scheme; and

Assessment year (2022 with A556 at 70 mph) ‘do something’ - with scheme.

Modelling Parameters

Road Links

ADMS Roads requires lengths of road of equal width (and height if specified as a canyon) to be input into the model. Roads can be split into several ‘links’ to allow for bends and curves in the road layout. Road alignment and width were determined using the Ordnance Survey Mastermap 1:1250 scale data.

Traffic Emissions

The traffic flow data for the model was prepared by Jacobs UK Ltd. Emission rates representing links in the traffic model were calculated based on the traffic flow, HDV composition, speed and road type with the UK EFT v5.2c produced by Defra.

Met Data

In order to assess the impact of the development upon local air quality using a dispersion model, it is important to use representative meteorological data. In simple terms, meteorology is the next most significant factor in determining ambient pollutant levels, after emissions.

Meteorological data for the dispersion modelling assessment was taken from Manchester Airport which is considered to be the most representative source for the study area. The windrose for 2012 is below.


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Allowance was made in the model for the difference between the roughness length at the meteorological data site, where the wind speed measurements were made at the airport, and that across the scheme area, which typically has a greater roughness length. Surface roughness varies across the study area. A surface roughness length of 0.3m was used in this assessment.

Monin Obukhov Length

ADMS models use the Monin Obukhov length as a parameter to describe the turbulent length scale which is dependent on meteorological conditions. Given the nature of the majority of the study area tends to be relatively open and its surrounding districts, a minimum Monin Obukhov length of 10 m was set. A minimum length can be used to account for the urban heat island effect, whereby retained heat in cities causes convective turbulence, which prevents the formation of a very shallow boundary layer at night.

Terrain

The terrain has an effect on the flow field in the air above it. It is recommended that the effect of terrain is incorporated into ADMS-Roads where gradients of greater than 10% exist within the modelled area, or a short way outside of it. Therefore, it has not been necessary to include the effect of terrain in the assessment.

Street Canyons

‘Street canyons’ in air pollution science are roads with continuous high buildings on either side. This arrangement tends to impede the dispersion of pollutants from the road, particularly when the wind is at right angles to it, since a vortex is created in the ‘street canyon’, retaining the pollution.

No road links were identified as being ‘street canyons’. This feature was therefore not included within the modelling assessment.

Receptors

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resulting list was inserted into the model as an asp file. All representative receptor points were given a height of 1.5 m.

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Output Grid

No contour plots were generated for this assessment.

Model Verification and Adjustment

Introduction

The comparison of modelled concentrations with local monitored concentrations is a process termed ‘verification’. Model verification investigates the discrepancies between modelled and measured concentrations, which can arise due to the presence of inaccuracies and/or uncertainties in model input data, modelling and monitoring data assumptions. The following are examples of potential causes of such discrepancy:

Estimates of background pollutant concentrations;

Meteorological data uncertainties;

Traffic data uncertainties;

Model input parameters, such as ‘roughness length’; and

Overall limitations of the dispersion model.

Model Precision

Residual uncertainty may remain after systematic error or ‘model accuracy’ has been accounted for in the final predictions. Residual uncertainty may be considered synonymous with the ‘precision’ of the model predictions, i.e. how wide the scatter or residual variability of the predicted values compare with the monitored true value, once systematic error has been allowed for. The quantification of model precision provides an estimate of how the final predictions may deviate from true (monitored) values at the same location over the same period.

Model Performance

An evaluation of model performance has been undertaken to establish confidence in model results. LAQM.TG(09) identifies a number of statistical procedures that are appropriate to evaluate model performance and assess uncertainty. The statistical parameters used in this assessment are:

Root mean square error (RMSE);

Fractional bias (FB); and

Correlation coefficient (CC).

A brief for explanation of each statistic is provided in Table A6.1.1, and further details can be found in LAQM.TG(09) Box A3.7.


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Table A6.1.1: Model Performance Statistics

Statistical Parameter

Comments Ideal value

RMSE

RMSE is used to define the average error or uncertainty of the model. The units of RMSE are the same as the quantities compared.

If the RMSE values are higher than 25% of the objective being assessed, it is recommended that the model inputs and verification should be revisited in order to make improvements.

For example, if the model predictions are for the annual mean NO2 objective of 40 μg/m3, if an RMSE of 10 μg/m3 or above is determined for a model it is advised to revisit the model parameters and model verification.

Ideally an RMSE within 10% of the air quality objective would be derived, which equates to 4 μg/m3 for the annual mean NO2 objective.

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FB

FB is used to identify if the model shows a systematic tendency to over or under predict.

FB values vary between +2 and -2 and has an ideal value of zero. Negative values suggest a model over-prediction and positive values suggest a model under-prediction.

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CC is used to measure the linear relationship between predicted and observed data. A value of zero means no relationship and a value of 1 means absolute relationship.

This statistic can be particularly useful when comparing a large number of model and observed data points.

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These parameters estimate how the model results agree or diverge from the observations.

These calculations have been carried out prior to, and after adjustment and provide information on the improvement of the model predictions as a result of the application of the verification adjustment factors.

The verification process involves a review of the modelled pollutant concentrations against corresponding monitoring data to determine how well the air quality model has performed. Depending on the outcome it may be considered that the model has performed adequately and that there is no need to adjust any of the modelled results.

Alternatively the model may perform poorly4 against the monitoring data, in which case there is a need to check all the input data to ensure that it is reasonable and accurately represented by the air quality modelling process. Where all input data, such as traffic data, emissions rates and background concentrations have been checked and considered reasonable, then the modelled results may require adjustment to improve alignment with the monitoring data. This adjustment may be either using by a single verification adjustment factor to be applied to the modelled concentrations across the study area or a range of different adjustment factors to account for different situations in the study area.

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Air Quality Monitoring Data

The air quality monitoring data collected as part of this assessment is detailed in Appendix C was reviewed to determine the suitability of each of the monitoring locations for inclusion in the model verification process. The criteria used to determine the suitability of the monitoring data for inclusion into the verification process are outlined below:

Monitoring Location required to be within 200m of roads forming the study area.

Monitoring data in 2012 required to be >=75% complete.

Monitoring data influenced by major road emissions sources which were missing from the traffic model, and hence could not be included in the dispersion model was excluded.

Monitoring Data from Sites where the exact location could not be accurately identified or validated was excluded.

A number of monitoring sites were not used in the verification process, and the reasons are detailed in Table A6.1.2.

Table A6.1.2: Monitoring Sites Excluded from the Verification Process

Site Reason for Exclusion

CE 091 LAQM report does provide grid refs

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M6J16J19_013_0513 Background site

M6J16J19_005_0513 Compliance Risk site


M6J13J15_011_0813 Missing road links





M6J16J19_019_0513 Co-location site with A556 Continuous Monitor

CE 020a Co-location site with A556 Continuous Monitor


M6J16J19_011_0513 Sited outside school influenced by idling vehicles


CE 114 Could not accurately locate tube.

CE 040 Vehicles parking and cold starts directly beneath.

M6J16J19_014_0513 Inconsistent with closer monitoring data, affected by HDVs entering property.

M6J16J19_008_0513 Not in study area, missing road link.

M6J16J19_009_0513 Not in study area, missing road link.

M6J16J19_004_0513 Not in study area. Adjacent to HDV depot.

M6J16J19_023_0513 HA boundary, not representative of exposure.




M6J13J15_016_0813 Affected by road bridge. Removed as conservative approach is to use nearby tubes which are representative of dispersion at properties. M6J13J15_017_0813


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Site Reason for Exclusion

M6J16J19_034_0513 Removed, >100m from Mway, and inconsistent with closer monitoring data

M6J16J19_035_0513 Removed, >100m from Mway, and inconsistent with closer monitoring data

M56J6J8_036_0813 Missing road links and not in study area.

CE 063 Not in study area

CE 096 Not in study area

Verification Methodology – NOx / NO2

The verification method followed the process detailed in LAQM.TG(09). An initial comparison of the modelled versus monitored results indicated that model tended to under-predict against the monitored concentrations. Additionally, there was a high degree of uncertainty or scatter in the model predictions. Model verification adjustment therefore focussed on reducing the under-prediction and uncertainty associated with the modelled results.

The first stage of verification was undertaken by comparing the modelled versus monitored Road NOx. Road NOx measured at the diffusion tubes were calculated using the latest Defra NOx to NO2 calculator, because diffusion tubes only measure NO2 and do not directly measure NOx.

Once the modelled Road NOx component had been adjusted, this value was used in the Defra NOx to NO2 calculator, and the calculated Road NO2 component was adjusted following comparison with the monitored Road NO2.

Verification Summary: NOx / NO2

A review was undertaken of the modelled versus monitoring performance across the whole study area. It was identified that groups of monitoring sites tended to display similar Road NOx model performance. As a result a number of verification zones were defined with the intention of improving the model verification process. The description of the verification zones are presented below:

Zone 1 – A556 (South end)

Zone 2 – A556 (North end)

Zone 3 – Motorway

Zone 4 – Non-motorway

Zone 5 – South of M6 Junction 19;

Zone 6 – Congleton AQMA

Zone 7 – Congleton non-AQMA

Zone 8 – A556 gradient (CE039)

Zone 9 – A538 Wilmslow.

In total 94 sites were used in the model verification process. The summary results and model performance statistics defined in LAQM.TG(09) are provided in Table A6.1.3.


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Table A6.1.3: Verification Zone Model Performance – NO2

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na 0.984 1.000 1.009 1.011 0.999 1.006 1.010 1.000 1.001

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CC 0.59 0.91 0.96 0.85 0.67 1.00 0.90 0.61 na 0.29

No with +-25% 1-stage 84 8 3 41 10 2 5 10 1 4

The statistics support the methodology adopted. The statistics show that the RMSE and FB are improved when a zonal factor is used for adjustment, when compared to the RMSE and FB for unadjusted results across the whole study area.

Verification Methodology – PM10

There were no PM10 analysers within the study area. Therefore, the NOx Road adjustment factor has been applied to the modelled PM10 road contributions, following guidance in LAQM TG(09).

Prediction of Environmental Concentrations including Adjustment for Long Term Trends in NOx and NO2

The model is used to predict the road traffic contributions to NOx and PM10 concentrations in future years. A further adjustment step is undertaken to account for the observed trends in ambient roadside NOx and NO2.

In July 2011 Defra published a report (Defra, 2011) examining the long term air quality trends in NOx and NO2 concentrations. This identified that there has been a clear decrease in NO2 concentrations between 1996 and 2002. Thereafter NO2 concentrations have stabilised with little to no reduction between 2004 and 2012. The consequence of the conclusions of Defra’s advice on long term trends is that there is now a gap between current projected vehicle emission reductions and projections on the annual rate of improvements in ambient air quality, which are built into the vehicle emission factors, the projected background maps and the NOx to NO2 calculator.

The HA has developed the Gap Analysis methodology to adjust model predictions based on the method in LAQM TG(09) to account for the long term NOx and NO2 profiles. This uses the relationship between the Base year vehicle emission rates and the Opening year vehicle emission rates, and the measured trends in roadside air quality concentrations to uplift opening year predicted concentrations to align them better with the long term trends of NOx and NO2 .

The current trends in air quality are based on measurements of emissions from the existing vehicle fleet. New vehicles will need to comply with the more stringent Euro 6/VI emissions standards from September 2014 onwards. Vehicles complying with the Euro 6/VI emissions standard are not yet on the road network, and therefore their performance is not present in the long term air quality monitoring trends. If the Euro 6/VI fleet emissions perform as predicted, then this should lead to substantial reductions in predicted future roadside air quality concentrations.

However, because the likely effects of Euro 6/VI vehicles on air quality are yet to be fully understood, the HA’s advice is that a long term trend based on the existing fleet is assumed to be linear and continue at this projected rate of decrease into the future. The Euro 6/VI penetration in the UK fleet mix is approximately 35% in the opening


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year based on the EFT v5.2c for a motorway, but because the emission rates are predicted to be lower for Euro 6/VI than earlier Euro standards, the emissions from the Euro 6/VI component would be equivalent to 15% of the total NOx emission rate from the motorway traffic.

The Gap Analysis methodology (IAN 170/12v3) (Highways Agency, 2013) incorporates the Euro 6/VI improvements. These projection factors are referred to as ‘LTTE6’. The LTTE6 factors assume that the measured trends from 2004 to 2012 continue to occur for all pre-Euro 6/VI fleet. They also take a precautionary approach to account for uncertainty associated with Euro 6/VI performance and fleet mix in the future, rather than assuming full reductions in emissions occur as predicted by Euro 6/VI, which has not been observed by air quality monitoring trends associated with recent Euro standards. This is implemented into LTTE6 by taking the mid-point between the measured trend predictions (which assume no improvement in emissions associated with Euro 6/VI) and predicted Euro 6/VI uptake and emission improvements.

On this basis, the LTTE6 projections are considered by the air quality specialist to be the most reasonable prediction of likely actual future NOx and NO2 concentrations, and have been used in the calculations for this updated local air quality assessment.

When forming a judgement on the significance of the effects, both the LAQM TG(09) results and the results adjusted using the Gap Analysis method (to reflect Long Term Trends (LTTE6)) should be provided. Predictions for NO2 using the LAQM TG(09) method, which are lower, are also used in the final assessment to provide context for the uncertainty in model predictions.

The Gap Analysis method is not applied to PM10 predictions, and the results based on the LAQM TG(09) method are the final predicted concentrations throughout the assessment.


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APPENDIX 6.2 : AIR QUALITY RECEPTOR RESULTS


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Table A6.2.1 : Opening Year 2017 (A556 at 60 mph)

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R13 366497 386948 16,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 41.9 19.9 9.0 15.7 27.3 18.5 27.3 18.5 37.8 37.8 R14 366505 386947 14,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 39.7 19.6 9.0 15.7 25.9 18.3 25.9 18.3 35.8 35.9 R15 366487 386940 18,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 44.1 20.3 9.0 15.7 28.7 18.7 28.8 18.8 39.8 39.8 R16 366483 386937 20,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 45.3 20.4 9.0 15.7 29.5 18.9 29.6 18.9 40.9 41.0 R17 366512 386935 12,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 37.8 19.4 9.0 15.7 24.7 18.1 24.7 18.1 34.1 34.2 R18 366514 386929 10,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 37.3 19.3 9.0 15.7 24.3 18.0 24.4 18.0 33.6 33.7 R19 366476 386922 27,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 46.7 20.6 9.0 15.7 30.4 19.0 30.5 19.1 42.1 42.2 R20 366514 386917 8,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 36.7 19.2 9.0 15.7 24.0 18.0 24.0 18.0 33.1 33.1 R21 366480 386916 25,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 44.9 20.4 9.0 15.7 29.3 18.8 29.3 18.9 40.5 40.6 R22 366514 386911 6,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 36.5 19.2 9.0 15.7 23.8 17.9 23.9 17.9 32.9 33.0 R23 366481 386906 23,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 43.7 20.2 9.0 15.7 28.5 18.7 28.5 18.7 39.4 39.5 R24 366514 386901 4,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 36.3 19.2 9.0 15.7 23.7 17.9 23.7 17.9 32.6 32.7 R25 366483 386900 21,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 42.8 20.1 9.0 15.7 27.9 18.6 27.9 18.6 38.6 38.7 R26 366513 386895 2,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 36.3 19.2 9.0 15.7 23.7 17.9 23.7 17.9 32.6 32.7 R27 366486 386891 19,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 41.6 19.9 9.0 15.7 27.0 18.5 27.1 18.5 37.5 37.5 R28 366488 386886 17,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 40.9 19.8 9.0 15.7 26.6 18.4 26.7 18.4 36.9 36.9 R29 366525 386882 46,MASSEY BROOK LANE,LYMM,WA13 0PN 10.3 16.2 34.0 18.9 9.0 15.7 22.3 17.7 22.3 17.7 30.6 30.6 R30 366489 386880 15,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 40.2 19.7 9.0 15.7 26.2 18.3 26.2 18.3 36.2 36.3 R31 366525 386876 48,MASSEY BROOK LANE,LYMM,WA13 0PN 10.3 16.2 33.9 18.9 9.0 15.7 22.2 17.7 22.3 17.7 30.5 30.6 R32 366491 386875 13,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 39.6 19.6 9.0 15.7 25.8 18.3 25.8 18.3 35.6 35.7 R33 366521 386866 50,MASSEY BROOK LANE,LYMM,WA13 0PN 10.3 16.2 34.1 18.9 9.0 15.7 22.4 17.7 22.4 17.7 30.7 30.8 R34 366520 386860 52,MASSEY BROOK LANE,LYMM,WA13 0PN 10.3 16.2 34.1 18.9 9.0 15.7 22.4 17.7 22.4 17.7 30.7 30.8 R35 366492 386857 11,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 38.5 19.5 9.0 15.7 25.1 18.1 25.1 18.2 34.7 34.8 R36 366493 386851 9,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 38.1 19.4 9.0 15.7 24.8 18.1 24.9 18.1 34.3 34.4 R37 366497 386840 7,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 37.1 19.3 9.0 15.7 24.2 18.0 24.2 18.0 33.4 33.4 R38 366497 386835 5,MASSEY AVENUE,LYMM,WA13 0PJ 10.3 16.2 36.7 19.2 9.0 15.7 24.0 18.0 24.0 18.0 33.1 33.1 R39 366499 386826 54,MASSEY BROOK LANE,LYMM,WA13 0PH 10.3 16.2 36.2 19.2 9.0 15.7 23.6 17.9 23.7 17.9 32.6 32.6 R40 366500 386819 56,MASSEY BROOK LANE,LYMM,WA13 0PH 10.3 16.2 35.7 19.1 9.0 15.7 23.3 17.9 23.4 17.9 32.2 32.2 R41 366497 386803 60,MASSEY BROOK LANE,LYMM,WA13 0PH 10.3 16.2 35.8 19.1 9.0 15.7 23.4 17.9 23.4 17.9 32.2 32.2 R42 366500 386802 58,MASSEY BROOK LANE,LYMM,WA13 0PH 10.3 16.2 35.2 19.1 9.0 15.7 23.0 17.8 23.1 17.8 31.7 31.8 R43 366308 386656 MEADOW BROOK COTTAGE,MASSEY BROOK LANE,LYMM,WA13 0PH 10.3 16.2 49.8 21.1 9.0 15.7 32.8 19.4 32.9 19.4 45.0 45.1 R44 366270 386620 MASSEY BROOK FARM,MASSEY BROOK LANE,LYMM,WA13 0PH 10.3 16.2 39.8 19.7 9.0 15.7 26.0 18.3 26.1 18.3 35.9 36.0 R45 366015 385005 HOWSHOOTS FARM,CLIFF LANE,WARRINGTON,WA4 4SJ 10.1 16.1 32.5 18.8 8.8 15.6 21.5 17.8 21.6 17.8 29.3 29.3 R46 366345 384973 THE CHAPEL,CHERRY LANE,LYMM,WA13 0TA 9.4 15.9 49.3 21.1 8.1 15.4 31.5 19.4 31.6 19.4 43.2 43.4 R47 366959 384502 BROOK HOUSE FARM,WITHERS LANE,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0SG 9.4 15.9 26.0 17.8 8.1 15.4 17.9 16.9 18.0 16.9 23.6 23.6 R48 367077 384160 ASHDEAN,WITHERS LANE,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0SF 9.8 16.8 25.5 18.6 8.5 16.2 17.9 17.6 18.0 17.6 23.0 23.1 R49 365736 383803 TANHOUSE FARM,BARLEYCASTLE LANE,WARRINGTON,WA4 4RF 10.2 16.1 31.9 18.7 8.9 15.6 22.7 17.5 22.8 17.5 29.0 29.2 R50 366901 383798 CROWS NEST FARM,WITHERS LANE,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0SF 9.7 16.7 35.6 19.7 8.4 16.1 24.2 18.5 24.4 18.5 32.7 33.0 R51 366745 383689 HUNTERS MOON,SWINEYARD LANE,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0SD 9.7 16.7 26.6 18.5 8.4 16.1 18.3 17.5 18.4 17.6 24.2 24.4 R52 366971 383446 INTACK FARM,INTACK LANE,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0SE 9.7 16.7 40.2 20.2 8.4 16.1 26.9 18.9 27.4 18.9 36.6 37.2 R53 367695 382556 MILL FARM,MOSS LANE,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0RF 9.1 15.7 52.6 21.2 7.9 15.2 35.4 19.5 35.7 19.6 48.2 48.6 R165 361827 382134 HIGHFIELD,FIR TREE CLOSE,WARRINGTON,WA4 4LY 10.1 15.6 38.6 19.0 8.8 15.0 26.6 17.7 26.6 17.7 35.2 35.3 R166 362189 382080 SUMMIT HOUSE,SUMMIT CLOSE,WARRINGTON,WA4 4NN 9.8 15.5 26.7 17.6 8.5 15.0 19.1 16.6 19.1 16.6 24.3 24.3 R167 362199 382080 SUMMIT COTTAGE,SUMMIT CLOSE,WARRINGTON,WA4 4NN 9.8 15.5 26.0 17.5 8.5 15.0 18.7 16.5 18.7 16.5 23.6 23.6 R168 362003 381875 2,STRETTON HALL MEWS, HALL LANE,WARRINGTON,WA4 4NY 8.9 13.6 16.9 14.6 7.7 13.0 12.6 13.8 12.6 13.8 15.2 15.2 R55 371977 379790 10 OVER TABLEY HALL FARM,OVER TABL,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PW 8.6 15.2 42.2 19.5 7.3 14.7 28.3 18.1 28.6 18.2 39.6 40.1 R56 371977 379790 10 OVER TABLEY HALL FARM,OLD HALL LANE,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PW 8.6 15.2 42.2 19.5 7.3 14.7 28.3 18.1 28.6 18.2 39.6 40.1 R57 371976 379781 9 OVER TABLEY HALL FARM,OLD HALL LANE,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PW 8.6 15.2 43.4 19.6 7.3 14.7 29.0 18.2 29.4 18.3 40.6 41.1 R58 372274 379725 ROSE COTTAGE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PP 8.7 16.4 64.3 27.1 7.4 15.9 30.2 20.4 30.9 20.5 39.1 40.0


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Rec

epto

r ID

Grid Reference

Address

Background

Concentration

2012

Modelled Total

Concentrations

Base 2012

Background

Concentrations

2017

Modelled Total

Concentrations

LAQM TG(09)

Do Minimum

(DM) 2017

Modelled Total

Concentrations

LAQM TG (09)

Do Something

(DS) 2017

Modelled Total

NO2

Concentrations

with Long Term

Trends (2017)



R59 372272 379719 DAIRY FARM COTTAGE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PP 8.7 16.4 64.8 27.2 7.4 15.9 30.9 20.5 31.6 20.6 40.0 40.9 R60 372284 379689 DAIRY HOUSE FARM,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PN 8.7 16.4 76.6 30.3 7.4 15.9 32.5 20.8 33.3 20.9 41.6 42.6 R61 371771 379651 SOLDERNELLA,OLD HALL LANE,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0HT 8.6 15.2 22.3 16.7 7.3 14.7 15.2 15.8 15.3 15.9 20.3 20.5 R62 372331 379296 OLD SMITHY COTTAGE,TABLEY HILL LANE,KNUTSFORD 8.7 16.4 43.8 21.5 7.4 15.9 30.2 20.2 30.6 20.3 40.6 41.2 R63 372274 379267 ALMOND TREE COTTAGE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0ET 8.7 16.4 50.1 23.7 7.4 15.9 36.5 22.5 36.8 22.6 47.2 47.6 R64 372229 379249 GROVE FARM,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0HW 8.7 16.4 47.6 23.3 7.4 15.9 34.6 22.2 34.9 22.2 44.7 45.1 R65 373343 374945 THE GRANGE,PLUMLEY MOOR ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 9RS 8.4 15.2 28.0 17.3 7.1 14.7 18.3 16.3 19.0 16.3 25.4 26.3 R66 373384 371503 PINE COTTAGE,MIDDLEWICH ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 9JR 8.1 15.2 44.8 19.6 6.8 14.7 28.9 18.1 30.7 18.2 40.8 43.3 R67 373255 371475 HOLLY HOUSE,MIDDLEWICH ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 9JX 8.1 15.2 27.2 17.2 6.8 14.7 17.5 16.2 18.1 16.2 24.6 25.4 R68 373592 370683 62,NORTHWICH ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 9LD 8.1 15.3 43.5 19.5 6.8 14.7 27.9 18.0 29.4 18.2 39.4 41.5 R69 374015 369102 NEW FARM,MIDDLEWICH ROAD,MIDDLEWICH,CW10 9LT 7.9 15.1 40.7 19.0 6.7 14.6 26.3 17.5 27.9 17.7 37.2 39.4 R70 374096 369064 THE HAVEN,OAK TREE LANE,MIDDLEWICH,CW10 9LU 7.9 15.1 52.8 20.8 6.7 14.6 34.6 19.0 37.1 19.3 48.2 51.7 R71 376138 363591 BRINDLEY COTTAGE,BRADWALL,SANDBACH,CW11 1RD 8.6 16.7 35.1 19.7 7.3 16.1 22.6 18.4 23.8 18.5 31.7 33.3 R72 377001 362127 NUTWOOD,HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 1SE 8.6 14.4 36.3 17.9 7.3 13.8 23.4 16.5 24.0 16.5 32.8 33.6 R73 377050 362014 4 BRICK HOUSE BARNS,CONGLETON ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 4SR 8.6 14.4 42.4 19.1 7.3 13.8 27.8 17.6 28.3 17.7 38.4 39.1 R74 377043 362004 3 BRICK HOUSE BARNS,CONGLETON ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 4SR 8.6 14.4 47.6 20.2 7.3 13.8 31.5 18.5 31.9 18.6 43.0 43.6 R75 377044 361996 2 BRICK HOUSE BARNS,CONGLETON ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 4SR 10.7 16.4 49.5 22.3 9.0 15.8 33.2 20.6 33.7 20.6 44.8 45.4 R76 377046 361986 1 BRICK HOUSE BARNS,CONGLETON ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 4SR 10.7 16.4 49.8 22.3 9.0 15.8 33.5 20.7 34.0 20.7 45.1 45.8 R77 377068 361979 BRICKHOUSE COTTAGE,CONGLETON ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 4SR 10.7 16.4 45.1 21.4 9.0 15.8 30.4 20.0 30.9 20.0 41.1 41.8 R78 377051 361967 BRICKHOUSE FARM,CONGLETON ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 4SR 10.7 16.4 51.0 22.7 9.0 15.8 34.7 21.1 35.3 21.2 46.5 47.3 R79 376679 361774 18 PARK HOUSE MEWS,CONGLETON ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 4SP 9.8 15.7 25.2 17.7 8.3 15.1 17.1 16.7 17.5 16.7 22.5 23.0 R80 377377 360950 223,HEATH ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 2LF 9.1 15.9 39.0 19.3 7.7 15.3 25.2 17.9 26.8 18.0 35.3 37.5 R81 377366 360946 221,HEATH ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 2LF 9.1 15.9 33.0 18.5 7.7 15.3 21.4 17.3 22.5 17.4 29.9 31.4 R82 377354 360938 219,HEATH ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 2LF 9.1 15.9 28.6 18.0 7.7 15.3 18.6 16.9 19.4 16.9 25.8 26.9 R83 377340 360933 217,HEATH ROAD,SANDBACH 9.1 15.9 25.4 17.6 7.7 15.3 16.7 16.6 17.3 16.6 22.8 23.7 R84 377326 360928 215,HEATH ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 2LF 9.1 15.9 23.1 17.3 7.7 15.3 15.3 16.4 15.8 16.4 20.7 21.4 R85 377387 360920 OAKOTIS,HEATH ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 2LF 9.1 15.9 38.4 19.2 7.7 15.3 24.8 17.8 26.3 18.0 34.7 36.8 R142 380610 385514 THE COTTAGE,HASTY LANE,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 8UT 21.9 17.1 36.8 19.1 19.2 16.0 29.6 17.6 29.6 17.6 33.0 33.0 R143 380600 385509 ROSE COTTAGE,HASTY LANE,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 8UT 21.9 17.1 37.8 19.2 19.2 16.0 30.4 17.7 30.4 17.7 33.9 34.0 R144 374626 385486 YARWOODHEATH LANE,ALTRINCHAM,WA14 3SD 10.8 15.7 19.9 16.8 9.2 15.1 16.7 16.2 16.8 16.2 19.9 19.9 R145 380111 385408 HASTY LANE,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 8UU 21.9 17.1 44.5 21.1 19.2 16.0 35.8 19.5 35.9 19.5 40.4 40.4 R146 380167 385367 OAK CROFT,HASTY LANE,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 8UU 21.9 17.1 49.2 22.1 19.2 16.0 39.7 20.5 39.7 20.5 44.9 44.9 R147 380187 385350 411,HALE ROAD,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 8XU 21.9 17.1 50.6 22.4 19.2 16.0 40.7 20.8 40.7 20.8 46.1 46.1 R148 380221 385337 415,HALE ROAD,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 8XU 21.9 17.1 47.2 21.4 19.2 16.0 37.6 19.7 37.7 19.7 42.9 42.9 R149 380110 385337 472,HALE ROAD,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 8XT 21.9 17.1 40.3 20.0 19.2 16.0 32.2 18.5 32.3 18.5 36.4 36.4 R150 380133 385324 474,HALE ROAD,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 8XT 21.9 17.1 41.3 20.2 19.2 16.0 33.0 18.6 33.0 18.6 37.4 37.4 R151 380144 385318 476,HALE ROAD,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 8XT 21.9 17.1 42.1 20.3 19.2 16.0 33.5 18.8 33.6 18.8 38.0 38.0 R152 380158 385311 478,HALE ROAD,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 8XT 21.9 17.1 43.3 20.6 19.2 16.0 34.5 19.0 34.5 19.0 39.2 39.2 R153 380176 385290 480,HALE ROAD,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 8XT 21.9 17.1 44.5 20.8 19.2 16.0 35.4 19.2 35.4 19.2 40.3 40.4 R154 380200 385262 482,HALE ROAD,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 8XT 21.9 17.1 47.8 21.4 19.2 16.0 37.9 19.8 37.9 19.8 43.4 43.4 R155 380220 385246 FERN COTTAGE,HALE ROAD,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 8XN 21.9 17.1 53.5 22.8 19.2 16.0 42.5 21.0 42.4 21.0 48.8 48.7 R157 374971 384822 PEMBROKE HOUSE,YARWOODHEATH LANE,ALTRINCHAM,WA14 3SB 10.3 13.7 21.9 15.1 8.8 13.1 16.6 14.2 16.7 14.2 20.1 20.1 R158 379553 384708 ALTRINCHAM,RIVERSHILL GARDENS,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 0AZ 12.8 15.7 29.4 17.7 10.9 15.0 22.2 16.6 22.3 16.6 26.9 27.0 R159 380087 384706 KEEPERS COTTAGE,SUNBANK LANE,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 0PX 21.8 16.0 37.7 18.0 19.1 14.8 30.1 16.5 30.1 16.5 33.9 34.0 R160 376989 384322 ASHLEY ROAD,ALTRINCHAM,WA14 3QF 11.1 16.5 17.4 17.2 9.5 15.9 13.6 16.4 13.6 16.4 15.6 15.6 R161 377539 384251 ASHLEY BARN,COW LANE,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 0QR 11.9 16.2 16.8 16.7 10.2 15.5 13.5 16.0 13.5 16.0 15.0 15.0 R162 377498 384220 4 HOUGH GREEN COTTAGES,ASHLEY ROAD,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 0QP 11.9 16.2 16.6 16.7 10.2 15.5 13.3 15.9 13.3 16.0 14.8 14.8 R251 373884 384895 MERESIDE COTTAGE,CHERRY TREE LANE,ALTRINCHAM,WA14 3RZ 10.0 15.0 25.3 17.4 8.5 14.5 18.8 16.6 19.0 16.6 23.3 23.5 R252 373764 384818 MERESIDE FARM,CHESTER ROAD,ALTRINCHAM 10.0 15.0 37.8 20.0 8.5 14.5 30.4 19.8 30.7 19.9 38.0 38.3


Rev.: 0 41 Issued: 24/10/14


Rec

epto

r ID

Grid Reference

Address

Background

Concentration

2012

Modelled Total

Concentrations

Base 2012

Background

Concentrations

2017

Modelled Total

Concentrations

LAQM TG(09)

Do Minimum

(DM) 2017

Modelled Total

Concentrations

LAQM TG (09)

Do Something

(DS) 2017

Modelled Total

NO2

Concentrations

with Long Term

Trends (2017)



R253 373374 384370 MILLINGTON LANE,ALTRINCHAM,WA14 3RS 10.0 15.0 18.2 16.3 8.5 14.5 17.4 16.4 17.5 16.4 20.7 20.9 R254 373444 384231 RANGEMORE NURSING HOME,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6RR 10.0 15.0 35.3 19.5 8.5 14.5 17.4 16.4 17.5 16.4 22.0 22.1 R255 372946 383835 1 DENFIELD COTTAGES,MILLINGTON HALL LANE,ALTRINCHAM,WA14 3RP 9.6 14.9 14.9 15.6 8.2 14.3 18.0 16.5 18.1 16.5 20.8 21.0 R256 373214 383737 OLD SMITHY COTTAGE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6RP 9.9 14.9 37.3 19.8 8.4 14.4 14.7 15.7 14.7 15.7 18.6 18.7 R257 373206 383707 DEANWATERMONTEBELLO CASTLE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6RP 9.9 14.9 37.2 19.6 8.4 14.4 14.4 15.6 14.4 15.6 18.2 18.3 R258 373144 383438 HILLMOUNT,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6RW 9.9 14.9 38.8 19.8 8.4 14.4 14.1 15.5 14.1 15.5 17.8 17.8 R259 372800 383434 THORNEDGE,CHAPEL LANE, BUCKLOW HILL,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6RH 9.6 14.9 14.5 15.6 8.2 14.3 13.1 15.3 13.2 15.3 15.1 15.2 R260 373152 383345 HOLLY TREE COTTAGE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6RN 9.9 14.9 42.1 20.5 8.4 14.4 15.3 15.8 15.3 15.8 19.4 19.4 R261 373118 383302 WHITEHOUSE FARM,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6RJ 9.9 14.9 53.1 23.2 8.4 14.4 17.0 16.2 17.0 16.2 21.3 21.3 R262 373058 383293 THE MANSE,CHAPEL LANE,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6RF 9.9 14.9 26.6 17.6 8.4 14.4 13.8 15.4 13.9 15.4 17.4 17.5 R263 373135 383104 ALDRIN,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6LF 9.9 14.9 33.3 19.0 8.4 14.4 13.8 15.4 13.8 15.4 17.7 17.8 R264 373163 383102 WILLOWDALE,MERESIDE ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6QZ 9.9 14.9 29.0 18.1 8.4 14.4 14.2 15.6 14.2 15.6 18.1 18.1 R265 373063 383084 MERE HALL FARM,BUCKLOW HILL LANE,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6LE 9.9 14.9 33.9 19.1 8.4 14.4 13.3 15.3 13.4 15.3 17.1 17.2 R266 373047 382741 FENETHERAY,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6LF 9.4 13.9 35.1 18.3 8.0 13.3 12.7 14.2 12.8 14.2 16.5 16.6 R267 372980 382503 DENE CROFT,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6LG 9.2 14.6 36.5 19.4 7.8 14.0 12.6 15.0 12.7 15.0 16.4 16.4 R268 372776 381876 PIN HIGH,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6LQ 8.9 15.2 37.2 20.2 7.6 14.7 13.6 15.9 13.6 15.9 17.7 17.8 R269 372757 381709 GAI-LOGIS,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6LQ 8.9 15.2 36.4 20.0 7.6 14.7 15.0 16.2 15.0 16.2 19.5 19.5 R270 372745 381668 2SOUTH LODGE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6LH 8.9 15.2 42.2 21.3 7.6 14.7 16.2 16.5 16.2 16.5 21.0 21.0 R271 372746 381655 1SOUTH LODGE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 6LH 8.9 15.2 43.1 21.5 7.6 14.7 16.5 16.6 16.5 16.6 21.4 21.4 R272 372712 381612 MERE HALL LODGE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PX 8.9 15.2 45.3 22.1 7.6 14.7 15.2 16.3 15.2 16.3 19.7 19.7 R273 372705 381586 7 HOME FARM,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PX 8.9 15.2 35.9 19.9 7.6 14.7 14.4 16.1 14.5 16.1 18.8 18.9 R274 372686 381558 2 HOME FARM,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PX 8.9 15.2 28.7 18.4 7.6 14.7 13.5 15.8 13.6 15.9 17.6 17.7 R275 372764 381545 MERE CORNER COTTAGE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PU 8.9 15.2 43.1 21.6 7.6 14.7 16.0 16.5 16.0 16.5 20.7 20.7 R276 372684 381543 3 HOME FARM,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PX 8.9 15.2 28.2 18.3 7.6 14.7 13.4 15.8 13.5 15.8 17.4 17.5 R277 372768 381525 SMITHY HOUSE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PU 8.9 15.2 40.2 20.9 7.6 14.7 15.1 16.3 15.2 16.3 19.7 19.7 R278 372804 381516 MERE VILLAGE COTTAGE,WARRINGTON ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0TD 8.9 15.2 32.9 19.3 7.6 14.7 16.4 16.6 16.4 16.6 21.5 21.4 R279 372812 381507 SMITHY COTTAGE,WARRINGTON ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0TD 8.9 15.2 31.6 19.0 7.6 14.7 16.3 16.6 16.3 16.6 21.3 21.2 R280 372683 381451 1 POLICE COTTAGE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PX 8.9 15.2 30.0 18.7 7.6 14.7 13.1 15.7 13.2 15.8 17.1 17.2 R281 372748 381418 RAINBOW DAY NURSERY,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PU 8.9 15.2 37.9 20.4 7.6 14.7 13.8 15.9 13.9 15.9 18.0 18.1 R282 372096 381392 KENNELWOOD COTTAGE,MERE HALL ESTATE,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PY 8.9 15.2 16.8 16.2 7.6 14.7 16.0 16.4 16.2 16.4 19.7 20.0 R283 372571 381124 KNOWLESPIT FARM,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PS 8.9 15.2 25.8 17.8 7.6 14.7 12.9 15.6 13.0 15.7 16.8 16.9 R284 372547 380731 TOLL BAR COTTAGE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PR 8.6 15.1 53.3 23.9 7.3 14.5 15.8 16.2 16.0 16.3 20.5 20.7 R285 372393 380148 CHURCH FARM,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PR 8.6 15.1 58.0 24.9 7.3 14.5 19.2 16.9 19.5 16.9 24.7 25.1 R286 372357 380056 2 CHURCH COTTAGE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PP 8.6 15.1 52.8 23.4 7.3 14.5 18.6 16.6 18.9 16.7 24.1 24.5 R287 372355 380049 1 CHURCH COTTAGE,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PP 8.6 15.1 52.2 23.2 7.3 14.5 18.7 16.6 19.0 16.7 24.2 24.6 R288 372403 379975 OLD VICARAGE,MOSS LANE,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0PL 8.7 16.4 34.2 20.3 7.4 15.9 17.7 17.7 18.0 17.8 23.7 24.2 R295 374479 367162 BEECHVIEW,MIDDLEWICH ROAD,CREWE,CW4 7ET 8.0 15.8 33.6 19.3 6.8 15.3 22.6 18.2 22.9 18.2 31.0 31.5 R296 373938 367025 THE HOLLIES,HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD,CREWE,CW4 7LP 7.9 14.1 34.2 18.3 6.7 13.5 24.1 17.4 24.8 17.5 32.0 32.9 R297 372885 366973 DRUMBLEWOOD COTTAGE,HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD,CREWE,CW4 7LP 8.5 14.5 27.8 17.8 7.2 13.9 20.5 17.1 21.0 17.3 26.1 26.7 R300 373373 366926 5 THE COTTAGES,HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD,CREWE,CW4 7LW 8.2 13.9 29.4 17.5 6.9 13.3 21.5 16.8 22.1 16.9 27.6 28.4 R302 371755 366813 KINDERTON HALL COTTAGES,HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD,MIDDLEWICH,CW10 0JD 10.1 14.3 26.2 17.1 8.5 13.7 19.7 16.4 20.1 16.5 24.4 24.9 R309 377186 361938 2 OLD HALL BRICKHOUSE,CONGLETON ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 4SR 10.7 16.4 38.2 20.4 9.0 15.8 26.1 19.2 26.6 19.2 34.9 35.6 R310 377223 361910 2 OLD WILLOW BARNS,CONGLETON ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 4TH 10.7 16.4 35.1 19.8 9.0 15.8 23.9 18.6 24.4 18.7 32.0 32.7 R86 377633 358303 4 MISTLETOE COTTAGES,HASSALL G,SANDBACH,CW11 4YB 8.4 15.8 47.1 20.4 7.1 15.2 30.7 18.8 32.7 19.0 42.9 45.7 R87 377638 358297 2-3 MISTLETOE COTTAGES,HASSALL G,SANDBACH,CW11 4YB 8.4 15.8 51.4 21.1 7.1 15.2 33.6 19.3 36.1 19.6 46.8 50.2 R88 377643 358297 1 MISTLETOE COTTAGES,HASSALL G,SANDBACH,CW11 4YB 8.4 15.8 58.6 22.3 7.1 15.2 38.8 20.3 42.3 20.8 53.4 58.3 R89 377726 358261 GARTH COTTAGE,HASSALL G,SANDBACH,CW11 4YB 8.4 15.8 36.7 19.0 7.1 15.2 23.6 17.6 24.7 17.7 33.4 35.0 R90 377339 356899 BOSTOCK HOUSE FARM,HASSALL,SANDBACH,CW11 4SB 8.2 15.7 27.8 17.8 6.9 15.2 17.9 16.8 18.6 16.8 25.2 26.0 R91 377072 354973 Whitemoss Farm,,Alsager 10.0 16.3 51.0 21.4 8.3 15.7 33.6 19.7 35.9 20.0 46.4 49.5


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r ID

Grid Reference

Address

Background

Concentration

2012

Modelled Total

Concentrations

Base 2012

Background

Concentrations

2017

Modelled Total

Concentrations

LAQM TG(09)

Do Minimum

(DM) 2017

Modelled Total

Concentrations

LAQM TG (09)

Do Something

(DS) 2017

Modelled Total

NO2

Concentrations

with Long Term

Trends (2017)



R92 377090 354517 Whitemoss Farm,,Alsager 10.0 16.3 39.7 19.9 8.3 15.7 25.9 18.4 27.2 18.6 36.0 37.7 R93 377995 350098 LIMBRICK FARM,LIMBRICK ROAD,STOKE-ON-TRENT,ST7 8DX 8.5 16.0 36.2 19.1 7.1 15.4 23.4 17.8 23.6 17.8 33.0 33.2 R94 378149 345591 GLENSIDE,NEWCASTLE ROAD,CREWE,CW3 9JU 16.1 19.3 36.5 21.7 14.4 19.0 26.3 20.9 26.4 20.9 32.8 32.9 R95 378114 345489 COLLINGWOOD,NEWCASTLE ROAD,CREWE,CW3 9JT 16.1 19.3 55.9 24.5 14.4 19.0 39.3 23.1 39.5 23.1 50.6 50.9 R96 378014 345443 LAMB COTTAGE,NEWCASTLE ROAD,CREWE,CW3 9JT 16.1 19.3 33.5 21.5 14.4 19.0 24.6 20.7 24.7 20.7 30.0 30.1 R97 380469 343923 THE GABLES,THREE MILE LANE,NEWCASTLE,ST5 5HH 9.0 13.7 18.5 14.7 7.7 13.1 12.8 13.8 12.9 13.8 16.5 16.6 R98 383340 343436 6,CASTEL CLOSE,NEWCASTLE,ST5 3EG 9.7 16.0 23.5 17.5 8.1 15.4 15.8 16.5 15.9 16.5 21.2 21.3 R99 383403 343375 6,FIVE OAKS CLOSE,NEWCASTLE,ST5 3BE 9.7 16.0 24.7 17.6 8.1 15.4 16.5 16.6 16.6 16.6 22.3 22.4 R100 383514 343263 6,ST. HELIER CLOSE,NEWCASTLE,ST5 3SF 9.7 16.0 27.1 17.9 8.1 15.4 17.9 16.8 18.0 16.8 24.5 24.6 R101 384546 342776 24,BIRCHAM WALK,NEWCASTLE,ST5 4LG 10.7 17.2 25.2 18.8 9.0 16.6 17.2 17.8 17.2 17.8 22.7 22.8 R102 384708 342594 24,MORSTON DRIVE,NEWCASTLE,ST5 4LS 10.7 17.2 29.5 19.3 9.0 16.6 19.8 18.2 19.9 18.2 26.7 26.8 R103 384815 342474 16,PRESTBURY AVENUE,NEWCASTLE 10.7 17.2 30.0 19.4 9.0 16.6 20.1 18.3 20.2 18.3 27.2 27.3 R104 386107 336567 GREENACRES,CHASE LANE,STONE,ST15 0RG 8.4 16.9 40.1 20.5 7.2 16.3 26.3 19.1 26.4 19.1 36.5 36.8 R105 387667 333248 WHITE MOOR FARM,YARNFIELD LANE,STONE,ST15 0NF 8.3 16.9 25.3 18.7 7.1 16.4 16.8 17.7 16.9 17.7 22.9 23.1 R106 388605 332419 LITTLE MICKLOW FARM,ECCLESHALL ROAD,STONE,ST15 0BY 8.7 17.4 33.1 20.1 7.5 16.9 21.7 18.9 21.8 18.9 30.0 30.2 R107 389367 328273 THE SPINNEY,WHITGREAVE LANE,STAFFORD,ST18 9SP 8.0 16.1 33.3 18.9 6.9 15.5 21.6 17.6 21.7 17.6 30.2 30.4 R108 390230 325525 2,CRESWELL GROVE,STAFFORD,ST18 9QP 9.6 15.9 37.8 19.6 8.2 15.3 25.3 18.3 25.3 18.3 34.3 34.3 R109 390353 325373 393,ECCLESHALL ROAD,STAFFORD,ST16 1PF 9.6 15.9 31.4 18.6 8.2 15.3 21.1 17.5 21.1 17.5 28.5 28.5 R110 389757 323645 ASTON BANK FARM,ASTON,STAFFORD,ST16 1UF 9.1 15.9 33.2 18.5 8.0 15.3 21.8 17.3 21.9 17.3 30.1 30.2 R111 389807 322951 HILL FARM,BURLEYFIELDS,STAFFORD,ST16 1UE 8.4 16.7 29.5 19.0 7.2 16.1 19.1 17.9 19.2 17.9 26.7 26.8 R112 390199 321617 2,LINCOLN MEADOWS,STAFFORD,ST17 9QB 9.3 16.6 42.7 20.5 7.9 16.0 27.9 19.0 28.0 19.0 38.8 38.9 R113 391592 320691 2,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 54.1 22.0 8.3 15.7 35.9 20.1 36.0 20.1 49.3 49.4 R114 391581 320690 74,BURTON MANOR ROAD,STAFFORD,ST17 9PR 9.7 16.4 60.5 23.1 8.3 15.7 40.5 21.0 40.7 21.0 55.1 55.3 R115 391608 320683 4,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 51.9 21.6 8.3 15.7 34.4 19.8 34.5 19.8 47.3 47.4 R116 391614 320679 6,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 51.7 21.6 8.3 15.7 34.2 19.8 34.3 19.8 47.1 47.2 R117 391620 320675 8,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 51.4 21.5 8.3 15.7 34.0 19.8 34.1 19.8 46.7 46.9 R118 391625 320672 10,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 50.8 21.5 8.3 15.7 33.6 19.7 33.7 19.7 46.3 46.4 R119 391630 320666 12,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 51.4 21.5 8.3 15.7 34.0 19.8 34.1 19.8 46.8 46.9 R120 391632 320659 14,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 54.4 22.0 8.3 15.7 36.1 20.1 36.2 20.2 49.5 49.7 R121 391642 320657 16,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 51.2 21.5 8.3 15.7 33.8 19.7 33.9 19.7 46.6 46.7 R122 391649 320652 18,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 51.1 21.5 8.3 15.7 33.8 19.7 33.9 19.7 46.5 46.7 R123 391656 320645 20,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 51.5 21.6 8.3 15.7 34.1 19.8 34.2 19.8 46.9 47.0 R124 391662 320640 22,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 51.5 21.6 8.3 15.7 34.1 19.8 34.2 19.8 46.9 47.0 R125 391668 320635 24,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 51.3 21.5 8.3 15.7 33.9 19.7 34.1 19.8 46.7 46.8 R126 391676 320629 26,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 51.1 21.5 8.3 15.7 33.8 19.7 33.9 19.7 46.5 46.6 R127 391682 320624 28,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 50.9 21.5 8.3 15.7 33.7 19.7 33.8 19.7 46.3 46.5 R128 391687 320619 30,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 51.5 21.6 8.3 15.7 34.1 19.8 34.2 19.8 46.8 47.0 R129 391694 320614 32,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 50.8 21.5 8.3 15.7 33.6 19.7 33.7 19.7 46.3 46.4 R130 391698 320610 34,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 51.2 21.5 8.3 15.7 33.9 19.7 34.0 19.8 46.6 46.8 R131 391704 320605 36,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 51.0 21.5 8.3 15.7 33.7 19.7 33.8 19.7 46.4 46.6 R132 391711 320594 38,DEVON WAY,STAFFORD,ST17 9PP 9.7 16.4 53.9 22.0 8.3 15.7 35.8 20.1 35.9 20.1 49.1 49.3 R133 391733 320563 23,OXBARN ROAD,STAFFORD,ST17 9PW 9.7 16.4 61.0 23.1 8.3 15.7 40.9 21.0 41.0 21.1 55.5 55.7 R134 391871 320422 4,SOUTHFIELDS CLOSE,STAFFORD,ST17 9PL 9.7 16.4 60.4 23.0 8.3 15.7 40.4 21.0 40.6 21.0 54.9 55.1 R135 392153 320017 37,THE PIPPINS,STAFFORD,ST17 9DN 11.0 15.5 50.2 20.3 9.6 14.8 33.7 18.6 33.8 18.6 45.6 45.8 R136 392159 320007 35,THE PIPPINS,STAFFORD,ST17 9DN 11.0 15.5 49.9 20.3 9.6 14.8 33.4 18.5 33.5 18.6 45.3 45.4 R137 392165 320001 33,THE PIPPINS,STAFFORD,ST17 9DN 11.0 15.5 48.5 20.0 9.6 14.8 32.4 18.4 32.5 18.4 44.0 44.1 R138 392190 319927 43,BARN BANK LANE,STAFFORD,ST17 9HB 10.1 16.5 52.4 21.8 8.9 15.8 35.1 20.0 35.2 20.0 47.6 47.8 R139 392253 319780 5,ASH RISE,STAFFORD,ST17 9HE 10.1 16.5 47.4 21.0 8.9 15.8 31.6 19.3 31.7 19.4 43.1 43.2 R140 392257 319762 4,ASH RISE,STAFFORD,ST17 9HE 10.1 16.5 48.2 21.1 8.9 15.8 32.2 19.4 32.3 19.5 43.8 44.0


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Rec

epto

r ID

Grid Reference

Address

Background

Concentration

2012

Modelled Total

Concentrations

Base 2012

Background

Concentrations

2017

Modelled Total

Concentrations

LAQM TG(09)

Do Minimum

(DM) 2017

Modelled Total

Concentrations

LAQM TG (09)

Do Something

(DS) 2017

Modelled Total

NO2

Concentrations

with Long Term

Trends (2017)



R141 392772 318639 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS,ACTON COURT,STAFFORD,ST18 9AP 9.2 17.2 37.4 20.4 8.1 16.6 24.7 19.1 24.8 19.1 34.0 34.1 R314 393011 318099 1 Field Cottage, Dunston, Stafford, ST18 9AG 8.5 16.0 31.3 18.5 7.3 15.3 21.0 17.3 21.1 17.3 29.1 29.3 R315 393013 318096 2 Field Cottage, Dunston, Stafford, ST18 9AG 8.5 16.0 31.3 18.5 7.3 15.3 21.0 17.3 21.1 17.3 29.1 29.2 R316 393016 318089 3 Field Cottage, Dunston, Stafford, ST18 9AG 8.5 16.0 31.1 18.5 7.3 15.3 20.9 17.3 20.9 17.3 29.0 29.1 R317 393017 318085 4 Field Cottage, Dunston, Stafford, ST18 9AG 8.5 16.0 31.0 18.5 7.3 15.3 20.8 17.3 20.8 17.3 28.8 28.9 R318 393513 315341 1 Woodbank House, Teddesley Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5RH 8.3 16.1 42.3 20.1 7.1 15.5 28.6 18.6 28.7 18.6 40.0 40.1 R319 393519 315335 2 Woodbank House, Teddesley Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5RH 8.3 16.1 39.8 19.7 7.1 15.5 26.8 18.3 26.9 18.4 37.6 37.7 R320 393215 314066 7 Oakley Close, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5ED 8.6 16.1 27.9 18.2 7.4 15.5 18.9 17.1 18.9 17.1 26.0 26.1 R321 393195 313942 6 Athelstan Close, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5DQ 9.0 16.6 29.1 18.8 7.6 16.0 19.7 17.6 19.7 17.6 27.1 27.2 R322 393071 311120 Old Lea Farm House, Gailey Lea Lane, Gailey, Stafford, ST19 5PT 8.8 16.9 30.9 19.3 7.5 16.3 20.9 18.2 21.0 18.2 29.0 29.1 R241 378876 362283 THE OLD SHOP,CONGLETON ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 2UJ 8.6 15.0 30.2 19.2 7.2 14.4 22.5 18.4 23.6 18.7 27.5 28.8 R242 378754 362173 BROOK FARM,CONGLETON ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 2UJ 8.6 15.0 31.9 18.7 7.2 14.4 19.9 17.5 18.7 17.3 27.3 25.6 R243 380927 357280 2 CROSSROADS COTTAGES,BRERETON ROAD,STOKE-ON-TRENT,ST7 3SL 9.8 14.0 26.0 16.3 8.2 13.4 16.2 15.2 15.2 15.0 22.0 20.6 R244 380912 356014 RUTLAND COTTAGE,LIVERPOOL ROAD WEST,STOKE-ON-TRENT,ST7 3DZ 9.7 13.8 38.5 18.1 8.2 13.2 24.6 16.8 23.7 16.7 33.3 32.1 R245 381118 354972 4 LINLEY VILLAS,LINLEY LANE,STOKE-ON-TRENT,ST7 2QG 10.0 13.4 32.7 16.4 8.4 12.8 19.9 15.3 19.2 15.2 28.2 27.2 R246 382528 353826 8,TOLLGATE CLOSE,STOKE-ON-TRENT,ST7 1BH 11.8 13.7 31.1 16.2 9.9 13.1 20.4 15.2 19.8 15.1 26.9 26.2 R247 383147 352431 129,ST. MARTINS ROAD,STOKE-ON-TRENT,ST7 1QR 11.2 13.8 29.8 16.6 9.6 13.2 19.8 15.5 19.5 15.5 26.0 25.6 R248 379217 352378 THE COTTAGE,MILL END,STOKE-ON-TRENT,ST7 8JH 8.9 14.8 19.7 16.6 7.4 14.2 14.5 15.9 14.8 15.9 17.9 18.2 R249 379672 352157 CROSS FARM,MILL END,STOKE-ON-TRENT,ST7 8JH 8.9 14.8 15.5 15.9 7.4 14.2 11.6 15.2 11.7 15.2 13.9 14.0 R250 383007 351866 BURNLEA,TALKE ROAD,STOKE-ON-TRENT,ST7 1UJ 11.0 15.0 29.9 18.3 9.3 14.4 21.7 17.4 22.1 17.4 27.1 27.5 R289 372166 378386 VILLA FARM,CHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0EX 8.4 14.5 38.5 20.7 7.2 13.9 30.4 20.1 30.3 20.1 36.9 36.8 R290 370302 375502 WYNWOOD,CRANAGE VILLAS, MANCHESTER ROAD,KNUTSFORD,WA16 0UB 8.9 14.2 39.0 20.1 7.6 13.6 28.7 19.1 28.5 19.0 35.7 35.4 R291 369412 373810 15,BIRCHES LANE,NORTHWICH,CW9 7SN 9.7 14.1 22.6 16.5 8.2 13.5 17.4 15.7 17.2 15.6 20.6 20.4 R292 368463 372715 24,TUDOR CLOSE,NORTHWICH,CW9 7UJ 10.3 14.1 28.2 17.5 8.6 13.4 21.6 16.8 21.5 16.7 25.9 25.8 R293 369780 368841 KING STREET FARM,KING STREET, BYLEY,MIDDLEWICH,CW10 9LB 8.3 14.5 27.5 18.6 7.0 13.9 23.6 18.3 23.0 18.2 27.7 27.0 R294 376219 367352 39,HAWTHORN VILLAS,CREWE,CW4 7AR 12.0 14.1 39.7 18.1 10.3 13.5 27.0 16.8 26.3 16.7 33.7 32.9 R298 376471 366938 18,STATION ROAD,CREWE,CW4 7AY 12.1 14.4 27.6 16.9 10.5 13.7 20.3 16.0 19.8 15.9 24.5 23.9 R299 376350 366929 91,LONDON ROAD,CREWE,CW4 7BG 12.1 14.4 41.9 19.1 10.5 13.7 29.4 17.8 28.5 17.6 36.6 35.5 R301 370805 366820 10,LONGHORN CLOSE,MIDDLEWICH,CW10 9GE 11.3 14.8 16.4 15.7 9.4 14.2 14.1 15.3 14.0 15.2 16.0 15.9 R303 371240 366642 15,BRAMBLE CLOSE,MIDDLEWICH,CW10 9FZ 10.1 14.3 28.7 17.1 8.5 13.7 21.4 16.3 21.5 16.4 26.5 26.7 R304 376438 366531 25,ALUM COURT, HOLMES CHAPEL,CREWE,CW4 7PJ 12.1 14.4 33.4 17.5 10.5 13.7 23.3 16.4 22.7 16.3 28.9 28.2 R305 377140 365466 MILL LANE,CREWE,CW4 8AU 8.5 14.2 32.1 17.9 7.3 13.6 20.3 16.7 19.8 16.6 27.0 26.3 R306 377748 363991 6,BAGMERE CLOSE,SANDBACH,CW11 1SG 8.3 15.1 24.5 17.5 7.1 14.5 15.7 16.5 15.3 16.4 20.7 20.2 R307 378391 362881 HOLLY COTTAGE,NEWCASTLE ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 2SN 8.6 15.0 32.6 18.7 7.2 14.4 19.8 17.5 19.1 17.4 26.9 26.0 R308 373550 361990 FERNLEA,LONDON ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 3BF 12.5 14.2 27.5 16.7 10.6 13.5 21.6 16.2 21.3 16.1 26.7 26.3 R311 374104 361334 229,MIDDLEWICH ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 3EL 11.5 14.0 22.3 15.7 9.9 13.3 17.5 15.2 17.3 15.1 21.2 21.0 R312 375441 360942 59,MIDDLEWICH ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 1HU 11.3 14.4 36.7 18.6 9.6 13.7 27.8 18.2 27.4 18.1 36.5 36.0 R313 375594 360816 THE PHONE INN,21,CREWE ROAD,SANDBACH,CW11 4NE 11.3 14.4 19.1 15.6 9.6 13.7 14.9 14.9 14.8 14.8 17.5 17.4 R156 380603 384887 OAK FARM,WILMSLOW ROAD,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 8XL 21.8 16.0 32.6 17.9 19.1 14.8 26.0 16.5 25.8 16.5 28.8 28.6 R163 380475 383728 WAYSIDE FARM,MILL LANE,ALTRINCHAM,WA15 0RE 13.8 13.9 15.8 14.2 11.8 13.2 13.1 13.3 13.0 13.3 13.8 13.8 R164 382354 382842 MORLEY GREEN ROAD,WILMSLOW,SK9 5NY 12.5 13.7 23.1 15.6 10.6 13.0 17.4 14.7 17.3 14.6 20.6 20.4 R169 383170 381856 ALTRINCHAM ROAD,WILMSLOW,SK9 5NW 11.7 13.2 35.6 17.5 9.9 12.5 25.8 16.5 25.5 16.5 32.1 31.7 R170 384942 381378 6,BOLLIN WALK,WILMSLOW,SK9 1BN 13.7 13.7 30.1 16.1 11.6 13.0 22.6 15.1 22.4 15.1 27.0 26.6 R171 385047 380492 19,BURNSIDE CLOSE,WILMSLOW,SK9 1EL 11.4 13.3 45.6 19.5 9.7 12.7 33.6 18.2 33.2 18.2 40.8 40.4 R172 384230 379627 13,ASHFORD ROAD,WILMSLOW,SK9 1QD 10.7 13.2 23.5 15.3 9.2 12.5 17.2 14.4 17.0 14.4 20.7 20.5 R173 384320 379558 LODORE,WILMSLOW ROAD,ALDERLEY EDGE,SK9 7QL 10.7 13.2 35.9 17.6 9.2 12.5 26.5 16.6 26.3 16.5 32.2 32.0 R174 383837 379009 RED ROOFS,BROOK LANE,ALDERLEY EDGE,SK9 7QG 10.7 12.8 24.4 15.1 9.0 12.2 17.1 14.2 16.9 14.1 21.3 21.0 R175 384454 374145 IRONGATES FARM,CHELFORD ROAD,MACCLESFIELD,SK10 4SZ 8.1 13.5 35.7 18.7 6.8 12.9 24.5 17.5 24.2 17.4 31.4 31.0 R176 384512 371412 ROADSIDE FARM,CONGLETON ROAD, SIDDINGTON,MACCLESFIELD,SK11 9JR 7.5 12.5 29.3 16.3 6.3 11.9 19.3 15.1 19.0 15.0 25.4 25.0


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Rec

epto

r ID

Grid Reference

Address

Background

Concentration

2012

Modelled Total

Concentrations

Base 2012

Background

Concentrations

2017

Modelled Total

Concentrations

LAQM TG(09)

Do Minimum

(DM) 2017

Modelled Total

Concentrations

LAQM TG (09)

Do Something

(DS) 2017

Modelled Total

NO2

Concentrations

with Long Term

Trends (2017)



R177 384403 368993 1 GORSLEY GREEN COTTAGES,MARTON,MACCLESFIELD,SK11 9HL 7.4 13.2 26.6 16.5 6.2 12.6 17.6 15.4 17.3 15.4 23.0 22.6 R178 384986 368299 SMITHY HOUSE,SCHOOL LANE, MARTON,MACCLESFIELD,SK11 9HD 7.4 13.2 35.9 18.4 6.2 12.6 23.5 17.0 23.1 16.9 31.0 30.5 R179 385683 365631 OAKLEY,SMITHY LANE, HULME WALFIELD,CONGLETON,CW12 2JG 8.2 14.6 18.5 16.3 6.8 14.0 12.8 15.4 12.6 15.4 16.1 15.9 R180 380953 364725 PECKLOW HOUSE,HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD, SOMERFORD,CONGLETON,CW12 4SW 8.0 13.7 16.3 15.2 6.7 13.1 12.1 14.4 11.8 14.3 14.6 14.3 R181 386351 364210 1A,JACKSON ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 1NT 9.1 13.9 16.8 14.9 7.6 13.3 12.0 14.2 11.9 14.1 14.6 14.4 R182 386185 363936 30,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 60.7 21.4 14.0 15.0 44.5 19.4 43.7 19.3 53.6 52.5 R183 386185 363936 30,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 60.7 21.4 14.0 15.0 44.5 19.4 43.7 19.3 53.6 52.5 R184 386185 363936 30,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 60.7 21.4 14.0 15.0 44.5 19.4 43.7 19.3 53.6 52.5 R185 386185 363936 30,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 60.7 21.4 14.0 15.0 44.5 19.4 43.7 19.3 53.6 52.5 R186 386186 363931 28,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 62.3 21.7 14.0 15.0 45.8 19.6 44.9 19.5 55.1 54.0 R187 386185 363925 26,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 61.5 21.5 14.0 15.0 45.2 19.5 44.3 19.4 54.3 53.3 R188 386186 363918 24,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 61.8 21.5 14.0 15.0 45.4 19.5 44.5 19.4 54.6 53.5 R189 386186 363915 22,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 61.3 21.5 14.0 15.0 45.1 19.4 44.2 19.3 54.2 53.1 R190 386186 363911 20,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 62.1 21.6 14.0 15.0 45.7 19.5 44.7 19.4 54.8 53.7 R191 386186 363907 18,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 62.5 21.6 14.0 15.0 46.0 19.6 45.0 19.5 55.2 54.1 R192 386186 363903 16,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 63.4 21.8 14.0 15.0 46.7 19.7 45.7 19.6 56.0 54.9 R193 386187 363900 14,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 64.1 21.9 14.0 15.0 47.2 19.8 46.3 19.7 56.6 55.5 R194 386187 363893 12,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 64.5 21.9 14.0 15.0 47.5 19.8 46.6 19.7 57.0 55.8 R195 386187 363890 10,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 67.1 22.4 14.0 15.0 49.6 20.1 48.6 20.1 59.3 58.1 R196 386187 363887 8,LOWER HEATH,CONGLETON,CW12 1NJ 17.2 16.0 66.4 22.3 14.0 15.0 49.0 20.0 48.0 20.0 58.6 57.4 R197 386057 363691 DAISY BANK LODGE,DAISYBANK DRIVE,CONGLETON,CW12 1LP 17.2 16.0 36.6 18.0 14.0 15.0 26.9 16.6 26.5 16.6 32.2 31.7 R198 384468 363164 60,HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4NG 14.8 15.7 27.7 18.2 12.3 14.9 21.0 17.1 20.7 17.1 24.5 24.1 R199 384654 363109 10,HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4NE 14.8 15.7 25.7 17.7 12.3 14.9 19.5 16.7 19.3 16.7 22.7 22.5 R200 384903 363099 1,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 32.7 18.8 12.3 14.9 23.8 17.6 23.8 17.7 28.9 28.9 R201 384897 363099 3,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 32.2 18.7 12.3 14.9 23.5 17.6 23.5 17.6 28.5 28.5 R202 384890 363097 5,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 32.4 18.7 12.3 14.9 23.7 17.6 23.7 17.6 28.7 28.7 R203 384884 363096 7,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 32.4 18.7 12.3 14.9 23.7 17.6 23.7 17.6 28.7 28.7 R204 384880 363095 9,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 32.8 18.8 12.3 14.9 23.9 17.7 24.0 17.7 29.1 29.1 R205 384872 363090 11A,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 63.0 25.7 12.3 14.9 45.8 23.9 45.9 24.0 56.1 56.2 R206 384868 363089 11,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 63.9 26.0 12.3 14.9 46.5 24.2 46.6 24.2 56.9 57.0 R207 384863 363088 13,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 63.3 25.8 12.3 14.9 46.1 24.0 46.1 24.1 56.4 56.4 R208 384859 363087 15,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 63.9 26.0 12.3 14.9 46.5 24.2 46.6 24.2 56.9 57.0 R209 384855 363087 17,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 64.0 26.0 12.3 14.9 46.6 24.2 46.6 24.2 57.0 57.0 R210 384852 363086 19,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 63.7 25.9 12.3 14.9 46.4 24.1 46.4 24.2 56.7 56.7 R211 384846 363085 21,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 64.0 26.0 12.3 14.9 46.6 24.2 46.7 24.2 57.0 57.1 R212 384843 363084 23,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 64.1 26.0 12.3 14.9 46.7 24.2 46.7 24.3 57.1 57.1 R213 384822 363084 29,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 33.8 19.0 12.3 14.9 24.6 17.8 24.6 17.9 29.9 29.9 R214 384839 363083 25,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 64.2 26.1 12.3 14.9 46.8 24.3 46.8 24.3 57.2 57.3 R215 384817 363083 31,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 33.9 19.0 12.3 14.9 24.7 17.9 24.7 17.9 30.0 30.0 R216 384835 363083 27C,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 64.3 26.1 12.3 14.9 46.9 24.3 46.9 24.3 57.3 57.3 R217 384835 363083 27A,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 64.3 26.1 12.3 14.9 46.9 24.3 46.9 24.3 57.3 57.3 R218 384835 363083 27B,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 64.3 26.1 12.3 14.9 46.9 24.3 46.9 24.3 57.3 57.3 R219 384811 363082 33,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 34.0 19.0 12.3 14.9 24.7 17.9 24.7 17.9 30.1 30.1 R220 384806 363081 35,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4HH 14.8 15.7 34.0 19.0 12.3 14.9 24.7 17.9 24.7 17.9 30.1 30.1 R221 384922 363078 110,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 26.4 17.6 12.3 14.9 19.7 16.6 19.7 16.6 23.3 23.3 R222 384922 363078 110A,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 26.4 17.6 12.3 14.9 19.7 16.6 19.7 16.6 23.3 23.3 R223 384930 363077 108,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 26.1 17.6 12.3 14.9 19.5 16.6 19.5 16.6 23.0 23.0 R224 384911 363076 112,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 26.0 17.6 12.3 14.9 19.4 16.6 19.4 16.6 22.9 22.9 R225 384905 363076 114,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 26.2 17.6 12.3 14.9 19.5 16.6 19.5 16.6 23.1 23.1


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Rec

epto

r ID

Grid Reference

Address

Background

Concentration

2012

Modelled Total

Concentrations

Base 2012

Background

Concentrations

2017

Modelled Total

Concentrations

LAQM TG(09)

Do Minimum

(DM) 2017

Modelled Total

Concentrations

LAQM TG (09)

Do Something

(DS) 2017

Modelled Total

NO2

Concentrations

with Long Term

Trends (2017)



R226 384865 363069 116,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 26.1 17.6 12.3 14.9 19.4 16.6 19.5 16.6 23.0 23.0 R227 384860 363068 118,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 26.1 17.6 12.3 14.9 19.5 16.6 19.5 16.6 23.0 23.0 R228 384846 363066 120,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 26.4 17.6 12.3 14.9 19.7 16.6 19.7 16.6 23.3 23.3 R229 384882 363065 114A,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 23.5 17.1 12.3 14.9 17.8 16.2 17.8 16.2 20.7 20.7 R230 384836 363064 122,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 26.3 17.6 12.3 14.9 19.6 16.6 19.6 16.6 23.2 23.2 R231 384830 363063 124,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 26.3 17.6 12.3 14.9 19.6 16.6 19.6 16.6 23.2 23.2 R232 384814 363055 126,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 24.0 17.2 12.3 14.9 18.1 16.3 18.1 16.3 21.2 21.2 R233 384809 363054 128,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 23.8 17.2 12.3 14.9 18.0 16.2 18.0 16.2 21.0 21.0 R234 384800 363051 130,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 23.4 17.1 12.3 14.9 17.7 16.2 17.7 16.2 20.6 20.6 R235 384785 363046 132,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 23.0 17.1 12.3 14.9 17.4 16.1 17.4 16.1 20.2 20.2 R236 384768 363045 134,WEST ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4EU 14.8 15.7 23.5 17.2 12.3 14.9 17.8 16.2 17.8 16.2 20.7 20.7 R237 384633 363026 1,SANDBACH ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4LB 14.8 15.7 24.7 17.4 12.3 14.9 18.5 16.4 18.5 16.4 21.7 21.7 R238 384208 363024 53A,SANDBACH ROAD,CONGLETON,CW12 4LH 14.8 15.7 19.0 16.5 12.3 14.9 15.2 15.6 15.3 15.6 16.7 16.8 R239 383372 363006 LOACHBROOK FARM,WALL HILL,CONGLETON,CW12 4TE 8.8 13.9 25.6 17.2 7.3 13.3 19.6 16.4 20.7 16.7 23.4 24.7 R240 382674 362346 2 WALLHILL COTTAGE,WALL HILL,CONGLETON,CW12 4TB 8.3 15.2 19.8 17.4 7.0 14.7 15.3 16.7 16.1 17.0 18.1 19.0


Rev.: 0 46 Issued: 24/10/14

APPENDIX 6.3 : AIR QUALITY NO2 & PM10 MONITORING DATA


Rev.: 01 47 Issued: 17/10/14

Introduction

Air quality monitoring data within the study area has been collated and reviewed for use in the assessment. CEC and MCC operate continuous analysers in the vicinity of the study area, whilst the HA, CEC, CWACC, MCC, TC, NULBC and WBC all manage networks of NO2 diffusion tubes. Sites with suitable data capture and where the exact monitoring location could be confirmed have been used to inform the air quality assessment and verify dispersion modelling results.

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

Table A6.3.1 and Table A6.3.2 present the continuous analyser results monitored in 2012, and Table A6.3.3 reports the NO2 diffusion tube annual mean concentrations. The location of these sites is presented in Figure 6.2.

Table A6.3.1: Continuous Analyser NO2 Monitoring Data (2012 Annual Mean)

Reference LA X Y NO2 (µg/m3) Data

Capture (%)

CE020 A556 Chester Road

Mere CEC 373002 382632 44 80.1

Table A6.3.2: Continuous Analyser NO2 Monitoring Data (2012 1 Hour Mean Exceedances)

Reference LA X Y No.

Exceedences

Data Capture

(%)

CE020 A556 Chester Road

Mere CEC 373002 382632 1 80.1

Table A6.3.3: Diffusion Tube NO2 Monitoring Data (2012 Annual Mean)

Reference Local Authority X Y NO2

(µg/m3)

Data Capture

(%) CE 003 CEC 370332 385245 31.6 100

CE 014 CEC 367001 383413 36.2 100

M6J16J19_031_0513 WBC 366494 386929 43.8 100

M6J16J19_032_0513 WBC 366280 386701 34.7 83

M6J16J19_033_0513 WBC 366351 384976 54.2 100

M56J6J8_034_0813 CEC 372485 385249 22.7 100

M56J6J8_035_0813 CEC 372477 385422 25.2 100

M56J6J8_037_0813 CEC 371236 385197 35.4 100

M56J6J8_038_0813 CEC 370861 385121 28.7 100

M56J6J8_039_0813 CEC 370319 385236 39.9 100

CE 002 CEC 374625 385487 22.0 100

CE 004 CEC 373767 384828 32.7 100

CE 012 CEC 373206 383711 34.1 92

CE 015 CEC 373152 383345 38.5 92

CE 018 CEC 373090 382849 27.5 100

CE 020 CEC 373002 382632 44.0 80

CE 023 CEC 372767 381548 46.3 100

CE 024 CEC 372685 381540 24.4 100

CE 029 CEC 372552 380737 49.8 92

CE 030 CEC 372359 380066 47.0 100

CE 031 CEC 372270 379716 54.2 100

CE 032 CEC 372260 379251 53.6 100

CE 059 CEC 374018 369111 37.8 100


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(µg/m3)

Data Capture

(%) CE 060 CEC 374101 369067 41.3 100

CE 090 CEC 377017 362128 37.3 92

CE 092 CEC 377048 361973 39.7 100

CE 094 CEC 377262 361026 26.8 100

CE 095 CEC 377378 360947 28.4 100

CW 49 CWACC 373386 371500 41.3 83

CW 52 CEC 373943 367027 31.5 100

CW 57 CWACC 373444 366932 36.3 92

CW 59 CWACC 373317 366920 36.3 92

M6J16J19_010_0513 CEC 377361 360922 36.3 100

M6J16J19_016_0513 CWACC 373347 370817 29.1 100

M6J16J19_017_0513 CWACC 373836 370502 44.1 100

M6J16J19_024_0513 CEC 373315 374481 45.8 100

M6J16J19_025_0513 CEC 371984 379760 40.3 83

M6J16J19_026_0513 CEC 372270 379718 63.7 83

M6J16J19_027_0513 CEC 372013 379437 35.8 100

M6J16J19_028_0513 CEC 372262 379248 67.9 100

M56J6J8_031_0813 MCC 380215 385274 48.3 80

M56J6J8_032_0813 CEC 378092 384501 24.4 100

M56J6J8_033_0813 CEC 374871 384856 20.9 100

CE 097 CEC 377729 358262 31.1 100

CE 099 CEC 377303 356909 27.0 83

NE 13 NULC 377994 350105 36.8 100

NE 14 NULC 378029 349832 34.0 92

NE 47 NULC 378116 345488 39.6 83

NE 50 NULC 378200 345452 31.1 100

M6J16J19_003_0513 NULC 385665 342245 37.2 100

M6J16J19_006_0513 NULC 378108 345523 45.5 100

M6J16J19_007_0513 NULC 378013 345449 39.6 100

M6J16J19_012_0513 CEC 377369 360033 31.3 83

M6J16J19_018_0513 NULC 378027 349831 40.0 100

M6J13J15_003_0813 SSDC 393097 313038 20.6 80

M6J13J15_004_0813 SSDC 393181 313870 28.7 80

M6J13J15_006_0813 SSDC 393198 314062 23.2 80

M6J13J15_007_0813 SSDC 393502 315360 40.5 100

M6J13J15_008_0813 SSDC 393420 315243 29.6 100

M6J13J15_009_0813 SSDC 392794 318312 24.3 100

M6J13J15_013_0813 SSDC 392224 319939 40.2 100

M6J13J15_014_0813 SSDC 391885 320429 45.1 100

M6J13J15_015_0813 SSDC 391725 320592 46.6 100

M6J13J15_018_0813 SSDC 390197 321631 39.0 100

M6J13J15_020_0813 SSDC 390382 325369 39.6 100

M6J13J15_021_0813 SSDC 390469 325459 37.9 100

M6J13J15_022_0813 SSDC 390211 325515 47.4 80

M6J13J15_023_0813 SSDC 388677 332435 23.6 100

M6J13J15_024_0813 SSDC 385249 341052 47.2 80


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(µg/m3)

Data Capture

(%) CE 039 CEC 370324 375513 37.9 92

CE 061 CEC 376350 366981 27.5 100

CE 103 CEC 379723 355508 20.3 100

NE 12 NULC 382660 354191 32.2 100

CE 022 CEC 383165 381852 36.7 100

CE 026 CEC 383940 381159 31.0 100

CE 027 CEC 384111 381135 30.0 100

CE 028 CEC 384040 381130 35.0 100

CE 071 CEC 386170 364009 25.2 100

CE 072 CEC 386196 363957 36.3 100

CE 073 CEC 386173 363945 26.5 100

CE 074 CEC 386186 363931 56.4 100

CE 075 CEC 386182 363875 23.1 100

CE 076 CEC 386208 363872 25.9 100

CE 077 CEC 385695 363538 24.0 100

CE 078 CEC 385712 363486 38.0 83

CE 079 CEC 385724 363469 41.9 100

CE 080 CEC 385599 363320 17.0 100

CE 082 CEC 385397 363279 29.7 100

CE 083 CEC 384646 363112 25.9 92

CE 084 CEC 384876 363090 52.4 92

CE 085 CEC 384864 363088 48.5 92

CE 086 CEC 384806 363082 28.6 100

CE 087 CEC 384933 363076 26.0 100

CE 088 CEC 384732 363039 33.0 100

CE 089 CEC 384595 363027 27.7 100

The monitored results show that measured concentrations in exceedence of the annual mean objective occur along much of the motorway network, and can occur at locations on the non-motorway network in urban centres. Very high concentrations, above 60 µg/m3 which indicate the potential for exceedence of the 1 hour mean objective also occur, typically close to the motorway highway boundary. It should be noted that the monitoring locations tend to be in worst-case locations, and may not be representative of actual exposure locations.

Particulate Matter (PM10)

Cheshire East has no PM10 monitoring sites within its boundaries. Monitoring has previously been carried out at two sites across the Borough at Mere and Poynton, but due to resourcing issues and equipment failures, monitoring has ceased.

It has previously been determined that there was not likely to be an exceedence of the objective at either site.


Rev.: 01 50 Issued: 17/10/14

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Rev.:0 58 Issued: 24/10/14

Table A6.5.1 : Base 2012 Traffic Data

AADT24 AAWT AM Peak AAWT Inter-Peak AAWT PM Peak AAWT Off-Peak

Link ID Total Flow

(veh/day)

HDV Flow

(veh/day)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

39828_35757 47146 6005 13 103 4228 581 14 97 2795 449 16 105 3749 249 7 102 1000 127 13 110

35757_39716 47810 6576 14 104 3761 494 13 100 3019 535 18 104 3958 327 8 100 1014 140 14 110

11678_70009 47182 8127 17 104 3163 651 21 103 3343 622 19 102 3726 442 12 101 1001 172 17 110

11561_16577 5508 274 5 78 423 22 5 77 355 26 7 78 451 5 1 78 117 6 5 78

1509_11678 47182 8127 17 104 3163 651 21 103 3343 622 19 102 3726 442 12 101 1001 172 17 110

39839_60208 22477 830 4 92 1679 22 1 92 1325 69 5 93 2138 80 4 89 477 18 4 94

60208_39839 17535 2065 12 93 1518 206 14 92 1102 144 13 93 1322 100 8 93 372 44 12 94

16670_60204 5792 91 2 59 406 4 1 63 286 10 3 64 688 3 0 48 123 2 2 72

1513_1509 47182 8127 17 104 3163 651 21 103 3343 622 19 102 3726 442 12 101 1001 172 17 110

53016_1501 45528 8169 18 104 3384 640 19 101 3241 624 19 102 3234 462 14 103 966 173 18 110

16670_16671 7737 104 1 75 612 5 1 62 503 12 2 76 608 2 0 76 164 2 1 88

80084_16671 12602 1490 12 89 1111 216 19 83 850 97 11 89 815 19 2 90 267 32 12 94

16575_11679 12320 293 2 71 890 22 2 69 813 22 3 70 1028 19 2 68 261 6 2 75

11679_11713 7187 179 2 47 469 9 2 36 486 13 3 49 626 16 3 41 152 4 2 85

60757_11679 6525 125 2 72 585 16 3 70 408 9 2 71 476 2 0 70 138 3 2 75

18507_11713 13717 2372 17 59 1052 176 17 55 977 193 20 56 940 120 13 58 291 50 17 79

1502_1514 48650 8206 17 103 3608 622 17 100 3445 638 19 101 3499 462 13 102 1032 174 17 110

1508_1502 37728 7097 19 96 2620 527 20 93 2794 550 20 92 2647 415 16 93 800 151 19 110

1507_1506 8771 1207 14 89 684 92 13 88 488 86 18 89 864 83 10 87 186 26 14 90

1506_1507 10686 1174 11 88 1044 113 11 84 592 94 16 89 846 36 4 87 227 25 11 90

1505_1502 10909 1118 10 82 988 95 10 79 650 89 14 80 850 48 6 80 231 24 10 90

1501_1508 37728 7097 19 106 2620 527 20 106 2794 550 20 105 2647 415 16 106 800 151 19 110

1501_1505 7800 1072 14 47 764 112 15 42 446 74 17 39 587 47 8 45 165 23 14 90

53011_1503 49088 8100 17 103 3522 673 19 100 3447 631 18 101 3708 396 11 101 1041 172 17 110

1504_1513 47182 8127 17 103 3163 651 21 103 3343 622 19 102 3726 442 12 101 1001 172 17 110

1505_1507 8771 1207 14 89 684 92 13 88 488 86 18 89 864 83 10 87 186 26 14 90

1507_1505 10686 1174 11 62 1044 113 11 50 592 94 16 67 846 36 4 54 227 25 11 90

11677_16578 7106 1271 18 73 571 84 15 72 451 124 27 72 572 34 6 72 151 27 18 75

16578_16572 7106 1271 18 73 571 84 15 73 451 124 27 73 572 34 6 73 151 27 18 75

16572_18536 7106 1270 18 73 571 84 15 73 451 124 27 73 572 34 6 73 151 27 18 75

16527_60305 10868 107 1 76 777 9 1 76 689 10 1 77 972 3 0 74 231 2 1 78

16579_11677 8964 557 6 73 659 40 6 70 590 53 9 73 740 14 2 72 190 12 6 78

16577_16579 5508 274 5 78 423 22 5 77 355 26 7 78 451 5 1 78 117 6 5 78

16527_60531 9483 92 1 77 659 7 1 76 618 8 1 77 834 3 0 76 201 2 1 78

11680_11677 9977 818 8 73 742 50 7 72 643 80 12 72 843 25 3 71 212 17 8 75

11680_60531 9484 92 1 77 659 7 1 76 618 8 1 77 834 3 0 76 201 2 1 78

17266_53016 45528 8169 18 104 3384 640 19 101 3241 624 19 102 3234 462 14 103 966 173 18 110

18535_60307 1584 101 6 74 162 11 7 75 64 7 11 75 165 4 3 74 34 2 6 75

18536_11562 8750 1369 16 72 680 99 15 71 573 129 23 72 692 36 5 72 186 29 16 75

11562_60760 10534 1512 14 69 828 112 13 67 654 140 21 67 895 43 5 67 223 32 14 75

10108_18500 7737 53 1 73 544 6 1 74 421 5 1 74 841 0 0 70 164 1 1 75

60530_1611 28901 3689 13 72 2182 249 11 68 1895 354 19 69 2344 103 4 68 613 78 13 90

18500_10098 13551 456 3 70 1016 35 3 70 737 35 5 72 1409 26 2 66 287 10 3 75

53015_1603 47182 8127 17 104 3163 651 21 103 3343 622 19 102 3726 442 12 101 1001 172 17 110


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Link ID Total Flow

(veh/day)

HDV Flow

(veh/day)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

1602_1615 45528 8169 18 104 3384 640 19 101 3241 624 19 102 3234 462 14 103 966 173 18 110

70022_17266 45528 8169 18 104 3384 640 19 101 3241 624 19 102 3234 462 14 103 966 173 18 110

60205_60203 18645 823 4 93 1428 21 1 93 1122 68 6 93 1692 79 5 92 396 17 4 94

60203_60205 16807 2064 12 93 1437 205 14 92 1056 144 14 93 1288 100 8 93 357 44 12 94

18535_18520 4905 171 3 76 278 16 6 76 315 13 4 76 504 7 1 76 104 4 3 78

18520_60300 547 4 1 72 26 0 1 71 11 0 3 72 109 0 0 72 12 0 1 75

18520_60206 6957 656 9 70 372 32 9 70 479 73 15 69 672 12 2 68 148 14 9 74

60205_60206 3831 7 0 66 251 0 0 70 203 1 0 65 446 0 0 56 81 0 0 88

60204_60206 7224 561 8 85 400 9 2 86 444 71 16 86 790 11 1 83 153 12 8 88

60208_60205 22477 830 4 92 1679 22 1 92 1325 69 5 93 2138 80 4 89 477 18 4 94

60205_60208 17535 2065 12 93 1518 206 14 92 1102 144 13 93 1322 100 8 93 372 44 12 94

1613_1602 41198 7656 19 98 2930 597 20 95 2989 579 19 95 2945 447 15 96 874 162 19 110

1606_1602 4329 513 12 84 455 43 9 83 251 45 18 83 289 16 5 83 92 11 12 90

1616_70010 54021 9137 17 101 3837 722 19 98 3816 716 19 98 4074 476 12 99 1146 194 17 110

70021_53020 54116 9480 18 100 4066 749 18 96 3783 714 19 98 3939 551 14 99 1148 201 18 110

1604_1616 54021 9137 17 101 3837 722 19 98 3816 716 19 98 4074 476 12 99 1146 194 17 110

53020_1601 54116 9480 18 100 4066 749 18 96 3783 714 19 98 3939 551 14 99 1148 201 18 110

1603_1607 4362 595 14 80 360 43 12 77 252 48 19 79 391 32 8 74 93 13 14 90

1603_1614 42820 7531 18 105 2804 609 22 105 3091 574 19 103 3336 410 12 103 908 160 18 110

1609_1604 11197 1609 14 65 1033 113 11 59 725 141 20 60 737 67 9 61 238 34 14 90

1614_1604 42820 7531 18 93 2804 609 22 90 3091 574 19 89 3336 410 12 89 908 160 18 110

1601_1613 41198 7656 19 105 2930 597 20 104 2989 579 19 104 2945 447 15 105 874 162 19 110

1601_1605 12918 1823 14 54 1136 152 13 49 794 135 17 51 994 103 10 45 274 39 14 90

60207_60203 18448 2534 14 93 1481 210 14 92 1184 206 17 93 1460 108 7 92 391 54 14 94

1607_1611 14261 1040 7 74 1038 50 5 72 866 92 11 75 1333 64 5 63 303 22 7 90

60203_60207 19840 911 5 93 1536 43 3 92 1209 69 6 93 1754 80 5 91 421 19 5 94

1611_1608 14640 2649 18 56 1143 200 17 46 1029 262 25 51 1011 39 4 60 311 56 18 90

1606_1607 21481 965 4 48 1726 57 3 48 1302 70 5 48 1852 80 4 48 456 20 4 48

1607_1608 11585 518 4 48 1047 50 5 48 688 26 4 48 910 48 5 48 246 11 4 48

1608_1609 20483 2795 14 48 1784 223 13 48 1348 253 19 48 1414 74 5 48 435 59 14 48

1609_1605 11595 1294 11 30 1017 119 12 19 734 116 16 33 852 21 2 35 246 27 11 48

1605_1606 5971 567 9 48 644 57 9 48 344 45 13 48 386 16 4 48 127 12 9 48

60207_1610 19840 911 5 93 1536 43 3 92 1209 69 6 93 1754 80 5 91 421 19 5 94

1610_60207 18448 2534 14 93 1481 210 14 92 1184 206 17 93 1460 108 7 92 391 54 14 94

18534_10098 8054 475 6 57 673 34 5 58 482 38 8 67 681 26 4 41 171 10 6 75

1612_18534 8054 475 6 73 673 34 5 72 482 38 8 73 681 26 4 71 171 10 6 75

80092_10098 13157 163 1 71 1081 13 1 69 751 16 2 72 1202 2 0 66 279 3 1 75

1608_1612 5750 366 6 72 407 26 6 72 370 34 9 72 507 12 2 70 122 8 6 75

1612_1609 2305 109 5 56 266 9 3 49 111 4 4 55 175 14 8 55 49 2 5 75

16670_80092 6078 120 2 61 585 9 1 60 362 12 3 58 440 2 0 58 129 3 2 75

60203_60204 1642 470 29 68 44 4 10 69 128 61 48 68 172 8 5 55 35 10 29 88

60206_60203 1193 88 7 36 107 23 21 29 87 1 1 50 63 1 1 16 25 2 7 88

60204_60205 727 2 0 37 81 0 0 20 47 0 0 53 34 0 0 45 15 0 0 88

60757_16523 13747 274 2 49 1096 30 3 45 874 20 2 48 1111 8 1 45 292 6 2 60


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Link ID Total Flow

(veh/day)

HDV Flow

(veh/day)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

16524_16523 10218 134 1 50 769 16 2 50 679 10 2 48 813 2 0 48 217 3 1 60

60330_16523 3351 157 5 23 306 15 5 21 181 11 6 23 297 7 2 22 71 3 5 28

16520_60330 3351 157 5 21 306 15 5 19 181 11 6 21 297 7 2 18 71 3 5 30

70020_70021 54116 9480 18 100 4066 749 18 96 3783 714 19 98 3939 551 14 99 1148 201 18 110

70010_70011 54021 9137 17 101 3837 722 19 98 3816 716 19 98 4074 476 12 99 1146 194 17 110

16671_80086 9588 1466 15 87 771 211 27 84 638 96 15 88 712 20 3 88 203 31 15 90

1711_70020 54116 9480 18 100 4066 749 18 96 3783 714 19 98 3939 551 14 99 1148 201 18 110

70011_53019 54021 9137 17 101 3837 722 19 98 3816 716 19 98 4074 476 12 99 1146 194 17 110

16683_80084 19149 1712 9 71 1378 244 18 63 1300 108 8 72 1531 34 2 65 406 36 9 94

18535_11562 5738 184 3 72 406 16 4 73 329 15 4 74 588 8 1 64 122 4 3 78

10113_10108 15432 166 1 67 1008 11 1 70 909 17 2 70 1615 4 0 59 327 4 1 75

70015_53027 57919 9316 16 99 4325 770 18 94 3959 721 18 97 4422 470 11 96 1229 198 16 110

1913_70016 55426 9652 17 100 4091 775 19 96 3885 735 19 98 4087 532 13 98 1176 205 17 110

39826_39714 49982 5364 11 103 4275 536 13 97 2923 403 14 105 4261 202 5 100 1060 114 11 110

40239_27629 5091 1065 21 61 346 80 23 57 426 90 21 62 267 46 17 57 108 23 21 72

1704_1712 57504 9379 16 97 4257 749 18 86 3962 738 19 97 4364 473 11 97 1220 199 16 110

53024_1701 55744 9782 18 100 4108 772 19 96 3927 745 19 97 4078 553 14 98 1183 208 18 110

82653_1810 16986 1100 6 68 1333 86 6 65 1123 90 8 67 1308 50 4 65 360 23 6 75

70018_70019 55744 9782 18 100 4108 772 19 96 3927 745 19 97 4078 553 14 98 1183 208 18 110

16686_1707 6660 662 10 57 453 42 9 48 489 57 12 56 484 35 7 58 141 14 10 72

80080_27629 1071 327 30 66 76 28 38 64 64 23 37 67 105 19 18 64 23 7 30 66

70014_70015 57919 9316 16 99 4325 770 18 94 3959 721 18 97 4422 470 11 96 1229 198 16 110

70016_70017 55426 9652 17 100 4091 775 19 96 3885 735 19 98 4087 532 13 98 1176 205 17 110

27631_37116 4937 789 16 87 330 25 8 87 324 62 19 87 442 78 18 86 105 17 16 88

1914_2005 53557 7988 15 101 4018 646 16 97 3616 627 17 100 4160 398 10 99 1136 169 15 110

2034_1901 51096 9012 18 102 3779 756 20 98 3558 684 19 100 3808 469 12 100 1084 191 18 110

39825_39707 34097 2761 8 108 3219 293 9 105 1877 193 10 109 2838 115 4 107 723 59 8 110

39824_2016 35949 2802 8 107 3012 271 9 105 1908 196 10 109 3517 143 4 104 763 59 8 110

35790_35753 10305 757 7 66 694 59 9 60 720 65 9 68 832 29 4 72 219 16 7 88

35744_39694 59672 4651 8 89 4699 393 8 95 3453 341 10 103 5564 263 5 64 1266 99 8 110

39740_39704 26861 2795 10 86 2247 326 14 82 1720 192 11 86 2041 94 5 85 570 59 10 90

39823_35744 57446 5397 9 99 5193 616 12 88 3384 369 11 103 4569 200 4 98 1219 114 9 110

35754_35759 9056 777 9 88 650 39 6 87 535 65 12 88 885 54 6 86 192 16 9 90

39708_80035 7896 750 9 86 626 63 10 86 462 55 12 87 721 42 6 85 168 16 9 88

37120_35760 3311 311 9 48 218 19 9 40 241 23 10 47 252 24 9 50 70 7 9 61

35766_37120 25647 1523 6 66 2093 143 7 61 1570 125 8 69 2146 44 2 61 544 32 6 75

1917_80033 9651 500 5 68 530 41 8 60 678 36 5 71 891 32 4 64 205 11 5 75

1708_16683 21537 1588 7 54 1558 155 10 45 1466 124 8 55 1707 54 3 55 457 34 7 88

40236_16682 10894 658 6 61 884 121 14 56 689 24 4 58 872 20 2 51 231 14 6 90

1706_1708 21537 1588 7 78 1558 155 10 75 1466 124 8 77 1707 54 3 74 457 34 7 88

10112_40236 12560 168 1 81 918 16 2 79 845 12 1 79 1006 8 1 77 266 4 1 90

40236_16683 23453 826 4 22 1802 137 8 21 1534 36 2 20 1878 29 2 17 498 18 4 88

80018_16683 6115 886 14 67 383 74 19 64 499 85 17 67 380 11 3 64 130 19 14 88

53019_1703 54021 9137 17 101 3837 722 19 98 3816 716 19 98 4074 476 12 99 1146 194 17 110


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Link ID Total Flow

(veh/day)

HDV Flow

(veh/day)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

Total Flow

(veh/hr)

HDV Flow

(veh/hr)

% HDV

Speed (kph)

1702_1711 54116 9480 18 100 4066 749 18 96 3783 714 19 98 3939 551 14 99 1148 201 18 110

1706_1704 6469 627 10 84 617 64 10 82 325 48 15 82 594 20 3 82 137 13 10 90

1710_1704 51003 8776 17 92 3636 689 19 88 3637 690 19 88 3766 456 12 89 1082 186 17 110

70012_70013 57504 9379 16 99 4257 749 18 95 3962 738 19 97 4364 473 11 97 1220 199 16 110

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39827_2038 54757 6112 11 101 4356 446 10 97 3444 510 15 102 4511 291 6 97 1162 130 11 110

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39845_39841 5188 62 1 42 295 7 2 43 289 5 2 43 620 0 0 37 110 1 1 47

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Table A6.6.1: Critical Level for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) from the Air Quality Strategy

Pollutant Concentration Measured

As Date to be

achieved by Nitrogen oxides NOx – for the protection of vegetation and

ecosystems) 30 μg/m3

Annual mean

31 December 2000

Method

The assessment follows the principle of the method in Annex F of the DMRB HA/207/07 guidance note. The draft IAN on the assessment of future NOx and NO2

projections for users of DMRB has been used for assessment against the NOx annual mean AQO. However, the Gap Analysis methodology is not compatible with the APIS methodology for assessment of nitrogen deposition, so has not been applied. In the first step, the traffic is screened for the ‘affected roads’ which will experience significant changes in traffic flow with the scheme in place. Designated Sites within 200 m of the affected roads are identified. These are presented in Table A6.6.2.

Table A6.6.2: Designated Sites within 200 m of ‘Affected Roads’ Ecological Site Designation APIS Primary Habitat Type

Rostherne Mere SSSI, Ramsar Broadleaved, Deciduous Woodland

(Oak and Birch)

Tabley Mere SSSI, Ramsar Open Standing water (eutrophic)

Cotteril Clough SSSI Broad Leaved, Deciduous, Woodland

Woolston Eyes SSSI Open Standing water (eutrophic)

Oakhanger Moss SSSI / Ramsar Lowland Fens

Doxey Tillington Marshes

SSSI Lowland Fens

Lindow Common SSSI Lowland Heathland

In order to assess the risk of air pollution impacts to ecosystems Critical Loads (CL) and Critical Levels are used as benchmarks.

It is important to distinguish between Critical Loads and Levels. The critical load relates to the quantity of pollutant deposited from air to the ground, whereas the critical level is the gaseous concentration of a pollutant in the air. Table A6.6.3 below presents the Critical Levels for air pollutants as set out in the Air Quality Directive, and the Critical Loads set by the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution.

The assessment compares the current baseline situation, future baseline situation (Do Minimum) and future with scheme situation (Do Something) for NOx concentrations (levels) and nitrogen deposition (loads).

Detailed Method

The approach adopted broadly follows the methodology outlined in Annex F of the DMRB HA/207/07 guidance note. Deviations from the method are outlined in italics below:


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Step 1 – Identify Sensitive Sites: Only sites sensitive to nitrogen deposition are assessed. Table F1 within the DMRB guidance was updated in 2010. This is published on the APIS website6 and has been used in this assessment.

Step 2 – Obtain total average N deposition for 5km grid square: APIS provides "Site Relevant Critical Loads" for acidity and acid and nitrogen deposition. The critical loads of, and deposition to, each interest feature for each site is obtained. (A 2 % reduction in deposition rate/ year has not been calculated for this assessment).

Step 3 – Obtain background NOx and NO2 concentrations: New 2010 1 km x 1 km grid background maps published by Defra7 in August 2012 have been adjusted to prevent double counting of road traffic emissions (by removing the road contributions in the same way as for the local air quality assessment) for the baseline and assessment years and are applied to the relevant site areas (see baseline verification section for complete methodology). This method replaces the Annex F Step 3 approach.

Step 4 – Calculate NO2 concentration in a transect near the road: ADMS roads dispersion model was used to calculate road NOx contribution at each point, which was then used to calculate annual mean NO2 concentration in a transect up to 200 m away from affected roads within or near the Designated Site.

Step 5 – Estimate dry deposition of NO2 in a transect near the road: Dry NO2 deposition rates are estimated using a scaling factor based on a deposition velocity for NO2 of 0.001m/s, where 1 ug/m3 of NO2 = 0.1 kgN/ha/yr.

Step 6 – Determine the road increment to NO2 dry deposition.

Step 7 – Compare with Critical Loads: To determine the impact of scheme, the change in deposition during the assessment year ‘with’ and ‘without’ the scheme is calculated. The product is compared against each Designated Sites’ respective habitat Critical Load and reported as a percentage of this and compared to the impact significance criteria outlined below.

Impact significance

The impact significance on ecosystems is assessed by comparing the process contribution with the baseline condition as a percentage. The criteria for significance are sourced from DMRB for NOx and the Environment Agency Horizontal Guidance Note H1- Annex (f) v2.2, 2010 and are as follows:

If the scheme is expected to cause an increase of at least 2 ug/m3 and the total predicted concentrations (including background) are very close to or exceed the criterion, then the sensitivity of the species to NOx requires consideration.

Scheme Contribution (Process Contribution) is > 1% of the relevant critical load.

Critical Loads

APIS provides a source of habitat specific Critical Loads and Levels. Empirical critical loads for nutrient nitrogen are set under the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution. They are based on empirical evidence, mainly observations from experiments and gradient studies. Critical loads are assigned to habitat classes of the European Nature Information System (EUNIS) to enable consistency of habitat terminology and understanding across Europe. Critical loads are given as ranges (e.g. 10-20 kgN/ha/yr). These ranges reflect variation in

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ecosystem response across Europe. Nutrient nitrogen critical loads were revised in June 2010. These values have been incorporated into this assessment and supersede Table F1, Annex F in the DMRB guidance. Table A6.6.3 presents the habitat Critical Loads for each Designated Site.

Table A6.6.3: Site Relevant Critical Loads8

Site Name Habitat (Assessed against) Critical Load

KgN/ha/yr

Woolston Eyes Open Standing water (Eutrophic) None

Rostherne Mere Broadleaved, deciduous woodland 5 - 15

Cotteril Clough Broadleaved, deciduous woodland 5 - 15

Oakhanger Moss Hay Meadows 10 – 20

Doxey Tillington Marshes Lowland Fens 10 - 15

Tabley Mere Open Standing water (Eutrophic) None

Lindow Common Lowland Heathland 10 - 20

Baseline

Descriptions of Areas of Ecological Importance

This section describes each area and where it sits in relation to the nearby ‘affected road’. The sites are shown in Drawing 6.4, with the transects of points at which the road contributions to NOx and NO2 have been modelled.

Each site is described in more detail below.

Woolston Eyes

The site is nationally important for its breeding birds, assemblage of lowland open waters and their margins and comprises of four large lagoons, which receive the dredgings from the Manchester Ship Canal. The site is dissected north-south by the M6. The site covers approximately 261 hectares of which the areas within 200 m of affected roads is described as fens, marshes and swamps (wetland habitat).

Rostherne Mere

Rostherne Mere is the deepest and one of the largest meres. It is a natural lake of high fertility which over the years has been increased by the accumulation of nutrients received from the inflow streams and surrounding farmland. The Mere is situated to the southwest of Altrincham. The site is bound to the north by the M56, Junction 7 and to the west by the A556. It is approximately 153 hectares and comprises of open standing water fringed by a narrow band of reed swamp. At the north-west end there is a small peat bog now overgrown with birch Betula pendula. However, plant species

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associated with the bog remain including broad buckler-fern Dryopteris dilatata, purple moor-grass Molinia caerulea and bog mosses Sphagnum spp. as well as purple small reed Calamagrostis canescens an uncommon species in this part of the country. The remaining land–use is deciduous Oak woodland and pastoral or arable farmland.

The land-use within 200 m of the affected road network is typically farmland, with woodland first occurring approximately 180 m from the road. The farmland, which is not considered to be sensitive to nitrogen (for further details see Chapter 8: Ecology and Nature Conservation) constitutes the first 180 m of the transect.

Cotteril Clough

The site comprises part of a ravine, or clough, cut into the Keuper Marl by the erosion of the Cotteril Brook. The majority of the site is woodland with associated stream habitat. The site is located west of Manchester Airport. The A538 dissects the site north-south and Mill Lane (B Road) runs parallel to its southern boundary. The site covers an area of approximately 10 hectares. The predominant habitat type affected by the affected road network is deciduous, broad leaved woodland.

Oakhanger Moss

Oakhanger Moss was originally a mere within a glacial hollow; since the 17th century the water has become filled with vegetation creating a raised peat bog. The site is located west of the M6 motorway, north of Junction 16, with the B5077 to the south. The site covers an area of approximately 14 hectares. The predominant habitat type affected by the affected road network is Lowland Fens. The habitat in the first 120m of the sites is not considered to be sensitive to nitrogen (for further details see Chapter 8: Ecology and Nature Conservation).


The SSSI is an extensive area of low-lying damp grassland, marsh, swamp and pools in the flood plain of' the River Sow, reaching almost into the centre of Stafford. The site is of ornithological importance all year round. The site is located just to the south of Junction 14 of the M6, and lies 40 m from the southbound carriageway, and covers an area of approximately 124 hectares.

Tabley Mere

Tabley Mere consists of very nutrient rich water with well-developed aquatic flora. The site also includes an area of acidic, marshy grassland and woodland. The site is bounded to the west by the A556 and is located south of Junction 19, M6. The SSSI covers approximately 44 hectares and is approximately 120 m from the A556 carriageway. The habitat type within 200 m of the affected road network is predominantly open standing water.

Lindow Common

Lindow Common was designated to represent one of the few remaining areas of lowland heath in Cheshire. The site consists of a mixture of wet and dry heath, bog, open water and scattered scrub and woodland. It is located south-east of M56 Junction 6, and is located alongside the A538 Altingham Road to the east of Wilmslow centre. The site covers approximately 17.4 hectares,


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Baseline Air Pollution Situation

Background nitrogen deposition rates along with Critical Loads are obtained from the UK Air Pollution Information System (APIS) web site (www.APIS.ac.uk). The data have not been pro-rata’ed to 2017. Exceedence of a Critical Load (CL) is not a quantitative estimate of damage to a particular habitat, but represents the potential for damage to occur. The Critical Loads for each site location are presented in Table A6.6.4 below. UK road transport typically contributes 20 % of the load, with other major sources including agriculture, non-road transport, industry and long-range pollution.

Table A6.6.4: APIS Site Relevant Background Deposition Rates and Defra Background NOx Concentrations

Name APIS N

Deposition (kgN/ha/yr)

Defra Background NOx Concentration (µg/m3)

2012 2017 2022 Woolston Eyes 40.6 14.8 12.8 12.8

Rostherne Mere 39.5 13.3 11.2 11.2

Cotteril Clough 35.9 19.0 16.0 16.0

Oakhanger Moss 33.7 13.3 10.9 10.9

Doxey Tillington Marshes 35.0 13.6 12.1 12.1

Tabley Mere 46.2 10.9 9.1 9.1

Lindow Common 20.7 15.7 13.0 13.0

The lower ranges of the Critical Loads for N deposition are exceeded at all of the sites, often by several times. This is typical in the UK. The predicted trend is for a reduction in the annual deposition rate by approximately 5 kgN/ha/year between 2005 and 2020. However, this has not been accounted for in this assessment, which is a conservative approach.

The detailed results are shown in the results appendix (6G). The local road contributions to NOx and therefore N deposition typically decrease by an order of magnitude between the road edge and the furthest point in the 200 m transect.

Table A6.6.5 shows the distance from the road where the critical level for NOx is exceeded in each SSSI (to the nearest 10 m).

Air Pollution Impact on Operation

Results are tabulated in Appendix 6G. Changes in the contribution of the scheme to the Critical Level and the lower Critical Load are shown.

Critical Level

By the opening year, it is expected that background NOx will have decreased, so the extent of critical level exceedence for NOx will have decreased. Potential adverse impacts arise where changes to traffic lead to increased NOx emission rates. Table A6.6.5 shows the distance from the road that the Critical Level is exceeded.


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Table A6.6.5: Distance from the Road Where NOx Critical Level is Exceeded

SSSI Name and Transect

Base 2012 Do

Minimum 2017

Do Something

2017

Do Minimum

2022

Do Something

2022

Woolston Eyes 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m

Rostherne Mere 130 m 110 m 110 m 90 m 90 m

Cotteril Clough 200 m 200 m 200 m 130 m 130 m

Oakhanger Moss 200 m 180 m 180 m 150 m 150 m


200 m 180 m 180 m 150 m 150 m

Tabley Mere 30 m 30 m 30 m 20 m 20 m

Lindow Common 70 m 60 m 60 m 40 m 40 m

Critical Loads

A change in critical load is considered insignificant where the change arising from the development is less than 1 % of the lower Critical Load. There are no increases in Critical Load greater than 1 % at nitrogen sensitive habitats as a result of the SM Scheme, in both the 2017 and 2022 scenarios.

Significance

Whilst there are changes of greater than 0.4 µ/m3 in NOx concentrations at some of the Designated Sites, the subsequent nitrogen deposition calculations indicate that there is no significant impact (nitrogen deposition change >1%) at the nitrogen sensitive sections of any of the Designated Sites.

Conclusions

The proposed scheme alters the flow and location of road traffic such that it may have an impact on seven SSSIs. There are no significant adverse impacts at any of the SSSIs.

Critical Loads for nitrogen deposition are exceeded at all sites sensitive to nitrogen deposition due to background levels. However, changes in nitrogen deposition as a result of the scheme are insignificant at all Designated Sites.


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APPENDIX 6.7 : DESIGNATED SITES ASSESSMENT - RESULTS


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Transects points that are not within the Designated Site are shown in Grey. At these locations the critical load and critical level do not apply.

BASE 2012 ASSESSMENTDistance from

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0

Woolston Eyes

40.6 6.6 na 47.2 na 198.3 na 10 40.6 5.3 na 45.9 na 149.2 na 20 40.6 4.5 na 45.1 na 123.5 na 30 40.6 4.0 na 44.6 na 107.3 na 40 40.6 3.6 na 44.2 na 95.9 na 50 40.6 3.3 na 43.9 na 87.4 na 60 40.6 3.0 na 43.6 na 80.7 na 70 40.6 2.8 na 43.4 na 75.3 na 80 40.6 2.6 na 43.2 na 70.7 na 90 40.6 2.5 na 43.1 na 66.8 na

100 40.6 2.3 na 42.9 na 63.4 na 110 40.6 2.2 na 42.8 na 60.5 na 120 40.6 2.1 na 42.7 na 57.9 na 130 40.6 2.0 na 42.6 na 55.5 na 140 40.6 1.9 na 42.5 na 53.4 na 150 40.6 1.8 na 42.4 na 51.5 na 160 40.6 1.7 na 42.3 na 49.8 na 170 40.6 1.7 na 42.3 na 48.2 na 180 40.6 1.6 na 42.2 na 46.8 na 190 40.6 1.5 na 42.1 na 45.5 na 200 40.6 1.5 na 42.1 na 44.2 na

0

Rostherne Mere

39.5 4.7 5 44.2 na 129.8 na 10 39.5 2.8 5 42.3 na 74.6 na 20 39.5 2.2 5 41.6 832.6 58.1 193.8 30 39.5 1.8 5 41.3 825.4 49.8 166.0 40 39.5 1.6 5 41.0 820.8 44.6 148.8 50 39.5 1.4 5 40.9 817.5 41.2 137.2 60 39.5 1.3 5 40.8 815.1 38.6 128.7 70 39.5 1.2 5 40.7 813.3 36.7 122.2 80 39.5 1.1 5 40.6 811.8 35.1 117.1 90 39.5 1.0 5 40.5 810.6 33.9 112.9

100 39.5 1.0 5 40.5 809.6 32.8 109.4 110 39.5 1.0 5 40.4 808.7 31.9 106.4 120 39.5 0.9 5 40.4 808.0 31.2 103.9


Rev.:0 79 Issued: 24/10/14



Deposition Road N





as % Critical Level

130 39.5 0.9 5 40.4 807.3 30.5 101.7 140 39.5 0.9 5 40.3 806.8 29.9 99.8 150 39.5 0.8 5 40.3 806.2 29.4 98.0 160 39.5 0.8 5 40.3 805.8 29.0 96.5 170 39.5 0.8 5 40.3 805.4 28.5 95.1 180 39.5 0.8 5 40.3 805.0 28.2 93.9 190 39.5 0.8 5 40.2 804.7 27.8 92.8 200 39.5 0.7 5 40.2 804.4 27.5 91.8

0

Cotteril Clough

35.9 4.3 5 40.2 804.9 125.7 419.1 10 35.9 2.9 5 38.8 775.0 82.3 274.4 20 35.9 2.2 5 38.1 761.8 65.5 218.5 30 35.9 1.8 5 37.7 754.2 56.6 188.7 40 35.9 1.6 5 37.5 749.3 51.1 170.2 50 35.9 1.4 5 37.3 745.9 47.3 157.6 60 35.9 1.3 5 37.2 743.3 44.5 148.3 70 35.9 1.2 5 37.1 741.3 42.4 141.2 80 35.9 1.1 5 37.0 739.7 40.7 135.6 90 35.9 1.0 5 36.9 738.4 39.3 131.0

100 35.9 1.0 5 36.9 737.3 38.2 127.3 110 35.9 0.9 5 36.8 736.4 37.2 124.1 120 35.9 0.9 5 36.8 735.6 36.4 121.4 130 35.9 0.8 5 36.7 735.0 35.7 119.1 140 35.9 0.8 5 36.7 734.4 35.1 117.1 150 35.9 0.8 5 36.7 733.9 34.6 115.3 160 35.9 0.8 5 36.7 733.4 34.1 113.8 170 35.9 0.7 5 36.6 733.0 33.7 112.4 180 35.9 0.7 5 36.6 732.6 33.3 111.1 190 35.9 0.7 5 36.6 732.3 33.0 110.0 200 35.9 0.7 5 36.6 732.0 32.7 109.1

0

Oakhanger Moss

33.7 6.2 20 39.9 199.7 178.2 594.0 10 33.7 4.3 20 38.1 190.4 116.1 387.1 20 33.7 3.5 20 37.2 186.0 90.7 302.2 30 33.7 2.9 20 36.7 183.3 76.2 254.2 40 33.7 2.5 20 36.3 181.4 66.8 222.7 50 33.7 2.3 20 36.0 180.0 60.2 200.5 60 33.7 2.0 20 35.8 178.9 55.1 183.8 70 33.7 1.9 20 35.6 178.1 51.2 170.7 80 33.7 1.7 20 35.5 177.3 48.0 160.0


Rev.:0 80 Issued: 24/10/14



Deposition Road N





as % Critical Level

90 33.7 1.6 20 35.3 176.7 45.4 151.2 100 33.7 1.5 20 35.2 176.2 43.1 143.7 110 33.7 1.4 20 35.2 175.8 41.2 137.4 120 33.7 1.3 20 35.1 175.4 39.6 131.8 130 33.7 1.3 20 35.0 175.1 38.1 127.0 140 33.7 1.2 20 34.9 174.7 36.8 122.7 150 33.7 1.1 20 34.9 174.4 35.7 118.9 160 33.7 1.1 20 34.8 174.2 34.6 115.4 170 33.7 1.0 20 34.8 174.0 33.7 112.3 180 33.7 1.0 20 34.8 173.8 32.8 109.5 190 33.7 1.0 20 34.7 173.6 32.1 106.9 200 33.7 0.9 20 34.7 173.4 31.4 104.5

0


35.0 6.8 10 41.8 418.1 201.2 670.6 10 35.0 4.5 10 39.5 395.0 121.5 404.9 20 35.0 3.5 10 38.5 385.2 92.7 308.9 30 35.0 2.9 10 37.9 379.3 77.1 256.9 40 35.0 2.5 10 37.5 375.4 67.2 223.8 50 35.0 2.2 10 37.2 372.5 60.2 200.6 60 35.0 2.0 10 37.0 370.2 55.0 183.4 70 35.0 1.8 10 36.8 368.5 51.0 169.9 80 35.0 1.7 10 36.7 367.0 47.8 159.2 90 35.0 1.6 10 36.6 365.8 45.1 150.4

100 35.0 1.5 10 36.5 364.8 42.9 143.0 110 35.0 1.4 10 36.4 363.9 41.0 136.7 120 35.0 1.3 10 36.3 363.1 39.4 131.3 130 35.0 1.2 10 36.2 362.4 38.0 126.5 140 35.0 1.2 10 36.2 361.8 36.7 122.3 150 35.0 1.1 10 36.1 361.3 35.6 118.6 160 35.0 1.1 10 36.1 360.8 34.6 115.3 170 35.0 1.0 10 36.0 360.4 33.7 112.3 180 35.0 1.0 10 36.0 359.9 32.9 109.6 190 35.0 1.0 10 36.0 359.6 32.1 107.1 200 35.0 0.9 10 35.9 359.3 31.5 104.9

0

Tabley Mere

46.2 3.4 na 49.6 na 84.5 na 10 46.2 1.9 na 48.1 na 50.1 na 20 46.2 1.4 na 47.6 na 38.1 na 30 46.2 1.1 na 47.3 na 31.9 na 40 46.2 0.9 na 47.1 na 28.1 na 50 46.2 0.8 na 47.0 na 25.5 na


Rev.:0 81 Issued: 24/10/14



Deposition Road N





as % Critical Level

60 46.2 0.7 na 46.9 na 23.7 na 70 46.2 0.6 na 46.8 na 22.3 na 80 46.2 0.5 na 46.7 na 21.2 na 90 46.2 0.5 na 46.7 na 20.3 na

100 46.2 0.5 na 46.7 na 19.6 na 110 46.2 0.4 na 46.6 na 19.0 na 120 46.2 0.4 na 46.6 na 18.4 na 130 46.2 0.4 na 46.6 na 18.0 na 140 46.2 0.4 na 46.6 na 17.6 na 150 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 17.2 na 160 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 16.9 na 170 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 16.7 na 180 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 16.4 na 190 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 16.2 na 200 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 16.0 na

0

Lindow Common

20.7 4.5 10 25.2 252.0 123.9 413.1 10 20.7 2.5 10 23.2 232.4 69.2 230.6 20 20.7 1.8 10 22.5 225.2 52.2 174.0 30 20.7 1.4 10 22.1 221.3 43.8 146.1 40 20.7 1.2 10 21.9 218.9 38.8 129.2 50 20.7 1.0 10 21.7 217.3 35.4 117.8 60 20.7 0.9 10 21.6 216.1 32.9 109.6 70 20.7 0.8 10 21.5 215.1 31.0 103.3 80 20.7 0.7 10 21.4 214.4 29.5 98.3 90 20.7 0.7 10 21.4 213.8 28.3 94.2

100 20.7 0.6 10 21.3 213.2 27.3 90.9 110 20.7 0.6 10 21.3 212.8 26.4 88.0 120 20.7 0.5 10 21.2 212.4 25.7 85.5 130 20.7 0.5 10 21.2 212.1 25.0 83.4 140 20.7 0.5 10 21.2 211.8 24.5 81.6 150 20.7 0.4 10 21.2 211.6 24.0 79.9 160 20.7 0.4 10 21.1 211.3 23.5 78.4 170 20.7 0.4 10 21.1 211.1 23.1 77.1 180 20.7 0.4 10 21.1 210.9 22.8 75.9 190 20.7 0.4 10 21.1 210.8 22.5 74.9 200 20.7 0.3 10 21.1 210.6 22.2 73.9


Rev.:0 82 Issued: 24/10/14

DO MINIMUM 2017

Distance from Road

Transect Name

APIS N Deposition

Road NDeposition

N Deposition Critical Load




LTT Adjusted Total NOx

as % Critical Level

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m3 %0

Woolston Eyes

40.6 4.3 na 44.9 na 109.6 187.9 na10 40.6 3.3 na 43.9 na 83.4 141.1 na20 40.6 2.7 na 43.3 na 69.6 116.7 na30 40.6 2.4 na 43.0 na 60.9 101.3 na40 40.6 2.1 na 42.7 na 54.9 90.5 na50 40.6 1.9 na 42.5 na 50.3 82.4 na60 40.6 1.7 na 42.3 na 46.8 76.1 na70 40.6 1.6 na 42.2 na 43.9 70.9 na80 40.6 1.5 na 42.1 na 41.5 66.5 na90 40.6 1.4 na 42.0 na 39.5 62.8 na

100 40.6 1.3 na 41.9 na 37.7 59.6 na110 40.6 1.2 na 41.8 na 36.2 56.8 na120 40.6 1.2 na 41.8 na 34.8 54.3 na130 40.6 1.1 na 41.7 na 33.6 52.1 na140 40.6 1.0 na 41.6 na 32.6 50.1 na150 40.6 1.0 na 41.6 na 31.6 48.3 na160 40.6 0.9 na 41.5 na 30.7 46.6 na170 40.6 0.9 na 41.5 na 29.9 45.1 na180 40.6 0.9 na 41.5 na 29.2 43.7 na190 40.6 0.8 na 41.4 na 28.5 42.5 na200 40.6 0.8 na 41.4 na 27.9 41.3 na

0

Rostherne Mere

39.5 2.6 5 42.1 na 65.4 98.8 na10 39.5 1.8 5 41.3 na 46.7 68.1 na20 39.5 1.4 5 40.9 817.8 38.5 55.0 183.430 39.5 1.2 5 40.7 813.3 33.9 47.7 159.040 39.5 1.0 5 40.5 810.4 31.0 43.0 143.450 39.5 0.9 5 40.4 808.3 28.9 39.7 132.560 39.5 0.9 5 40.3 806.7 27.3 37.3 124.370 39.5 0.8 5 40.3 805.5 26.1 35.4 118.080 39.5 0.7 5 40.2 804.5 25.1 33.9 112.990 39.5 0.7 5 40.2 803.6 24.3 32.6 108.7

100 39.5 0.7 5 40.1 802.9 23.7 31.6 105.2110 39.5 0.6 5 40.1 802.4 23.1 30.7 102.3120 39.5 0.6 5 40.1 801.8 22.6 29.9 99.7


Rev.:0 83 Issued: 24/10/14

DO MINIMUM 2017

Distance from Road

Transect Name

APIS N Deposition

Road NDeposition






as % Critical Level

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m3 %130 39.5 0.6 5 40.1 801.4 22.2 29.2 97.5140 39.5 0.6 5 40.1 801.0 21.8 28.7 95.5150 39.5 0.6 5 40.0 800.7 21.5 28.1 93.8160 39.5 0.5 5 40.0 800.4 21.2 27.7 92.2170 39.5 0.5 5 40.0 800.1 20.9 27.3 90.8180 39.5 0.5 5 40.0 799.8 20.7 26.9 89.6190 39.5 0.5 5 40.0 799.6 20.5 26.5 88.4200 39.5 0.5 5 40.0 799.4 20.3 26.2 87.4

0

Cotteril Clough

35.9 3.1 5 39.0 na 81.6 119.7 na10 35.9 1.9 5 37.8 756.6 54.8 78.0 259.920 35.9 1.4 5 37.3 747.0 44.5 61.9 206.330 35.9 1.2 5 37.1 741.7 39.0 53.3 177.740 35.9 1.0 5 36.9 738.3 35.5 48.0 160.050 35.9 0.9 5 36.8 736.0 33.2 44.3 147.860 35.9 0.8 5 36.7 734.3 31.5 41.7 138.970 35.9 0.7 5 36.6 732.9 30.2 39.6 132.180 35.9 0.7 5 36.6 731.9 29.2 38.0 126.890 35.9 0.7 5 36.6 731.0 28.3 36.7 122.4

100 35.9 0.6 5 36.5 730.4 27.7 35.6 118.8110 35.9 0.6 5 36.5 729.8 27.1 34.7 115.8120 35.9 0.6 5 36.5 729.3 26.6 34.0 113.2130 35.9 0.5 5 36.4 728.8 26.2 33.3 111.0140 35.9 0.5 5 36.4 728.5 25.8 32.7 109.0150 35.9 0.5 5 36.4 728.1 25.5 32.2 107.3160 35.9 0.5 5 36.4 727.9 25.3 31.8 105.9170 35.9 0.5 5 36.4 727.6 25.0 31.4 104.6180 35.9 0.5 5 36.4 727.4 24.8 31.0 103.4190 35.9 0.5 5 36.4 727.2 24.6 30.7 102.3200 35.9 0.4 5 36.3 727.0 24.4 30.4 101.4

0

Oakhanger Moss

33.7 4.0 20 37.8 na 99.6 170.6 na10 33.7 2.7 20 36.4 na 66.0 110.9 na20 33.7 2.1 20 35.8 na 52.2 86.4 na30 33.7 1.7 20 35.5 na 44.4 72.5 na40 33.7 1.5 20 35.2 na 39.2 63.4 na50 33.7 1.3 20 35.0 na 35.6 57.0 na60 33.7 1.2 20 34.9 na 32.9 52.1 na70 33.7 1.1 20 34.8 na 30.8 48.4 na80 33.7 1.0 20 34.7 na 29.1 45.3 na


Rev.:0 84 Issued: 24/10/14

DO MINIMUM 2017

Distance from Road

Transect Name

APIS N Deposition

Road NDeposition






as % Critical Level

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m3 %90 33.7 0.9 20 34.6 na 27.7 42.7 na

100 33.7 0.8 20 34.6 na 26.5 40.6 na110 33.7 0.8 20 34.5 na 25.5 38.7 na120 33.7 0.7 20 34.5 na 24.6 37.1 na130 33.7 0.7 20 34.4 172.2 23.8 35.7 119.1140 33.7 0.7 20 34.4 172.0 23.2 34.5 114.9150 33.7 0.6 20 34.4 171.9 22.6 33.4 111.3160 33.7 0.6 20 34.3 171.7 22.0 32.4 107.9170 33.7 0.6 20 34.3 171.6 21.6 31.5 104.9180 33.7 0.6 20 34.3 171.5 21.1 30.7 102.2190 33.7 0.5 20 34.3 171.4 20.7 29.9 99.7200 33.7 0.5 20 34.3 171.3 20.3 29.2 97.5

0


35.0 4.4 10 39.4 na 111.8 193.2 na10 35.0 2.8 10 37.8 na 69.4 116.1 na20 35.0 2.1 10 37.1 na 54.0 88.3 na30 35.0 1.7 10 36.7 na 45.6 73.2 na40 35.0 1.5 10 36.5 364.6 40.3 63.7 212.250 35.0 1.3 10 36.3 362.8 36.6 56.9 189.860 35.0 1.1 10 36.1 361.4 33.8 51.9 173.170 35.0 1.0 10 36.0 360.4 31.7 48.1 160.280 35.0 0.9 10 35.9 359.5 30.0 45.0 149.990 35.0 0.9 10 35.9 358.8 28.6 42.4 141.4

100 35.0 0.8 10 35.8 358.2 27.4 40.3 134.3110 35.0 0.8 10 35.8 357.7 26.4 38.5 128.2120 35.0 0.7 10 35.7 357.2 25.6 36.9 123.0130 35.0 0.7 10 35.7 356.8 24.8 35.5 118.4140 35.0 0.6 10 35.6 356.5 24.2 34.3 114.4150 35.0 0.6 10 35.6 356.2 23.6 33.2 110.8160 35.0 0.6 10 35.6 355.9 23.1 32.3 107.6170 35.0 0.6 10 35.6 355.7 22.6 31.4 104.8180 35.0 0.5 10 35.5 355.4 22.2 30.6 102.2190 35.0 0.5 10 35.5 355.2 21.8 29.9 99.8200 35.0 0.5 10 35.5 355.1 21.5 29.3 97.7

0

Tabley Mere

46.2 2.4 na 48.6 na 56.6 81.5 na10 46.2 1.3 na 47.5 na 34.4 47.9 na 20 46.2 0.9 na 47.1 na 26.7 36.2 na 30 46.2 0.7 na 46.9 na 22.6 30.2 na 40 46.2 0.6 na 46.8 na 20.2 26.5 na


Rev.:0 85 Issued: 24/10/14

DO MINIMUM 2017

Distance from Road

Transect Name

APIS N Deposition

Road NDeposition






as % Critical Level

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m3 %50 46.2 0.5 na 46.7 na 18.5 24.0 na 60 46.2 0.4 na 46.6 na 17.3 22.2 na 70 46.2 0.4 na 46.6 na 16.4 20.8 na 80 46.2 0.4 na 46.6 na 15.7 19.8 na 90 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 15.2 18.9 na

100 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 14.7 18.2 na 110 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 14.3 17.6 na 120 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 14.0 17.1 57.0 130 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 13.7 16.7 55.5 140 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 13.4 16.3 54.2 150 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 13.2 15.9 53.1 160 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 13.0 15.6 52.1 170 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 12.8 15.4 51.2 180 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 12.7 15.1 50.4 190 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 12.5 14.9 49.7 200 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 12.4 14.7 49.0

0

Lindow Common

20.7 3.1 10 23.9 238.6 79.3 118.0 393.5 10 20.7 1.7 10 22.4 223.9 45.7 65.4 217.8 20 20.7 1.2 10 21.9 218.8 35.2 49.0 163.4 30 20.7 0.9 10 21.6 216.2 30.0 41.0 136.6 40 20.7 0.7 10 21.5 214.6 26.9 36.1 120.5 50 20.7 0.6 10 21.4 213.5 24.8 32.9 109.6 60 20.7 0.6 10 21.3 212.8 23.3 30.5 101.7 70 20.7 0.5 10 21.2 212.1 22.2 28.7 95.6 80 20.7 0.4 10 21.2 211.7 21.3 27.3 90.9 90 20.7 0.4 10 21.1 211.3 20.5 26.1 87.0

100 20.7 0.4 10 21.1 210.9 19.9 25.1 83.8 110 20.7 0.3 10 21.1 210.7 19.4 24.3 81.0 120 20.7 0.3 10 21.0 210.4 19.0 23.6 78.7 130 20.7 0.3 10 21.0 210.2 18.6 23.0 76.7 140 20.7 0.3 10 21.0 210.0 18.3 22.5 74.9 150 20.7 0.3 10 21.0 209.9 18.0 22.0 73.3 160 20.7 0.3 10 21.0 209.7 17.7 21.6 71.9 170 20.7 0.2 10 21.0 209.6 17.5 21.2 70.7 180 20.7 0.2 10 21.0 209.5 17.3 20.9 69.5 190 20.7 0.2 10 20.9 209.4 17.1 20.6 68.5 200 20.7 0.2 10 20.9 209.3 16.9 20.3 67.6


Rev.:0 86 Issued: 24/10/14

DO SOMETHING 2017

Distance from Road

Transect Name

APIS N Depositio

n

Road N Depositio

n

N Deposition Critical

Load

Road + APIS N

Deposition


LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx


as % Critical Level

N Deposition Change (DS-DM)

N Depositio

n % Change

with Scheme

N Depositio

n Road DS -DM as % of min CL

Total NOx Change

with Scheme

Total NOx Change

with Scheme

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m3 % kgN/ha/yr % % ug/m3 % 0

Wo

ols

ton

Eye

s

40.6 4.3 na 44.9 na 109.9 187.9 na 0.01 0.0% na 0.6 0.3% 10 40.6 3.3 na 43.9 na 83.6 141.1 na 0.01 0.0% na 0.4 0.3% 20 40.6 2.7 na 43.3 na 69.8 116.7 na 0.01 0.0% na 0.3 0.3% 30 40.6 2.4 na 43.0 na 61.1 101.3 na 0.01 0.0% na 0.3 0.3% 40 40.6 2.1 na 42.7 na 55.0 90.5 na 0.01 0.0% na 0.2 0.2% 50 40.6 1.9 na 42.5 na 50.5 82.4 na 0.01 0.0% na 0.2 0.2% 60 40.6 1.7 na 42.3 na 46.9 76.1 na 0.01 0.0% na 0.2 0.3% 70 40.6 1.6 na 42.2 na 44.0 70.9 na 0.01 0.0% na 0.2 0.3% 80 40.6 1.5 na 42.1 na 41.6 66.5 na 0.00 0.0% na 0.2 0.3% 90 40.6 1.4 na 42.0 na 39.6 62.8 na 0.01 0.0% na 0.2 0.3%

100 40.6 1.3 na 41.9 na 37.8 59.6 na 0.00 0.0% na 0.1 0.2% 110 40.6 1.2 na 41.8 na 36.3 56.8 na 0.00 0.0% na 0.1 0.2% 120 40.6 1.2 na 41.8 na 34.9 54.3 na 0.00 0.0% na 0.1 0.2% 130 40.6 1.1 na 41.7 na 33.7 52.1 na 0.00 0.0% na 0.1 0.2% 140 40.6 1.0 na 41.6 na 32.6 50.1 na 0.00 0.0% na 0.1 0.2% 150 40.6 1.0 na 41.6 na 31.7 48.3 na 0.00 0.0% na 0.1 0.2% 160 40.6 0.9 na 41.5 na 30.8 46.6 na 0.00 0.0% na 0.1 0.2% 170 40.6 0.9 na 41.5 na 30.0 45.1 na 0.00 0.0% na 0.1 0.2% 180 40.6 0.9 na 41.5 na 29.2 43.7 na 0.00 0.0% na 0.1 0.2% 190 40.6 0.8 na 41.4 na 28.6 42.5 na 0.00 0.0% na 0.1 0.2% 200 40.6 0.8 na 41.4 na 27.9 41.3 na 0.00 0.0% na 0.1 0.2%

0

Ro

sth

ern

e M

ere

39.5 2.7 5 42.1 na 66.3 98.8 na 0.03 0.1% na 1.3 1.3% 10 39.5 1.8 5 41.3 na 47.2 68.1 na 0.02 0.1% na 0.8 1.2% 20 39.5 1.4 5 40.9 818% 38.9 55.0 185% 0.02 0.0% 0.4% 0.6 1.1% 30 39.5 1.2 5 40.7 814% 34.2 47.7 161% 0.02 0.0% 0.3% 0.4 0.8% 40 39.5 1.1 5 40.5 811% 31.2 43.0 145% 0.01 0.0% 0.3% 0.4 0.9% 50 39.5 0.9 5 40.4 809% 29.1 39.7 134% 0.01 0.0% 0.3% 0.3 0.8% 60 39.5 0.9 5 40.3 807% 27.5 37.3 125% 0.01 0.0% 0.2% 0.3 0.8%


Rev.:0 87 Issued: 24/10/14

DO SOMETHING 2017

Distance from Road

Transect Name

APIS N Depositio

n

Road N Depositio

n


Load

Road + APIS N

Deposition


LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx


as % Critical Level


N Depositio

n % Change

with Scheme

N Depositio


Total NOx Change

with Scheme

Total NOx Change

with Scheme

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m3 % kgN/ha/yr % % ug/m3 % 70 39.5 0.8 5 40.3 806% 26.3 35.4 119% 0.01 0.0% 0.2% 0.3 0.8% 80 39.5 0.8 5 40.2 805% 25.3 33.9 114% 0.01 0.0% 0.2% 0.2 0.6% 90 39.5 0.7 5 40.2 804% 24.5 32.6 109% 0.01 0.0% 0.2% 0.2 0.6%

100 39.5 0.7 5 40.2 803% 23.8 31.6 106% 0.01 0.0% 0.2% 0.2 0.6% 110 39.5 0.6 5 40.1 803% 23.2 30.7 103% 0.01 0.0% 0.2% 0.2 0.7% 120 39.5 0.6 5 40.1 802% 22.7 29.9 100% 0.01 0.0% 0.2% 0.2 0.7% 130 39.5 0.6 5 40.1 802% 22.3 29.2 98% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.2 0.7% 140 39.5 0.6 5 40.1 801% 21.9 28.7 96% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.2 0.7% 150 39.5 0.6 5 40.0 801% 21.6 28.1 94% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.2 0.7% 160 39.5 0.5 5 40.0 800% 21.3 27.7 93% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.2 0.7% 170 39.5 0.5 5 40.0 800% 21.0 27.3 91% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.2 0.7% 180 39.5 0.5 5 40.0 800% 20.8 26.9 90% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.2 0.7% 190 39.5 0.5 5 40.0 800% 20.6 26.5 89% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.1 0.4% 200 39.5 0.5 5 40.0 799% 20.4 26.2 88% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.1 0.4%

0

Co

tter

il C

lou

gh

35.9 3.0 5 38.9 na 80.4 119.7 na -0.05 -0.1% na -1.7 -1.4% 10 35.9 1.9 5 37.8 756% 54.2 78.0 257% -0.03 -0.1% -0.5% -0.9 -1.2% 20 35.9 1.4 5 37.3 747% 44.1 61.9 204% -0.02 -0.1% -0.4% -0.6 -1.0% 30 35.9 1.2 5 37.1 741% 38.6 53.3 176% -0.02 0.0% -0.3% -0.4 -0.8% 40 35.9 1.0 5 36.9 738% 35.3 48.0 159% -0.01 0.0% -0.2% -0.3 -0.6% 50 35.9 0.9 5 36.8 736% 33.0 44.3 147% -0.01 0.0% -0.2% -0.3 -0.7% 60 35.9 0.8 5 36.7 734% 31.3 41.7 138% -0.01 0.0% -0.2% -0.2 -0.5% 70 35.9 0.7 5 36.6 733% 30.1 39.6 132% -0.01 0.0% -0.1% -0.2 -0.5% 80 35.9 0.7 5 36.6 732% 29.1 38.0 126% -0.01 0.0% -0.1% -0.1 -0.3% 90 35.9 0.6 5 36.5 731% 28.3 36.7 122% 0.00 0.0% -0.1% -0.1 -0.3%

100 35.9 0.6 5 36.5 730% 27.6 35.6 118% 0.00 0.0% -0.1% -0.1 -0.3% 110 35.9 0.6 5 36.5 730% 27.0 34.7 115% 0.00 0.0% -0.1% -0.1 -0.3% 120 35.9 0.6 5 36.5 729% 26.6 34.0 113% 0.00 0.0% -0.1% -0.1 -0.3% 130 35.9 0.5 5 36.4 729% 26.1 33.3 111% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% -0.1 -0.3% 140 35.9 0.5 5 36.4 728% 25.8 32.7 109% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% -0.1 -0.3% 150 35.9 0.5 5 36.4 728% 25.5 32.2 107% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0 0.0% 160 35.9 0.5 5 36.4 728% 25.2 31.8 106% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0 0.0% 170 35.9 0.5 5 36.4 728% 25.0 31.4 104% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0 0.0% 180 35.9 0.5 5 36.4 727% 24.8 31.0 103% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0 0.0% 190 35.9 0.5 5 36.4 727% 24.6 30.7 102% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0 0.0%


Rev.:0 88 Issued: 24/10/14

DO SOMETHING 2017

Distance from Road

Transect Name

APIS N Depositio

n

Road N Depositio

n


Load

Road + APIS N

Deposition


LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx


as % Critical Level


N Depositio

n % Change

with Scheme

N Depositio


Total NOx Change

with Scheme

Total NOx Change

with Scheme

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m3 % kgN/ha/yr % % ug/m3 % 200 35.9 0.4 5 36.3 727% 24.4 30.4 101% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0 0.0%

0

Oak

han

ger

Mo

ss

33.7 4.7 20 38.4 na 119.3 170.6 na 0.69 1.8% na 33.7 19.8% 10 33.7 2.9 20 36.7 na 71.9 110.9 na 0.25 0.7% na 9.9 8.9% 20 33.7 2.2 20 36.0 na 55.8 86.4 na 0.16 0.5% na 5.9 6.8% 30 33.7 1.8 20 35.6 na 46.9 72.5 na 0.12 0.3% na 4.2 5.8% 40 33.7 1.6 20 35.3 na 41.2 63.4 na 0.09 0.3% na 3.2 5.0% 50 33.7 1.4 20 35.1 na 37.2 57.0 na 0.08 0.2% na 2.5 4.4% 60 33.7 1.2 20 35.0 na 34.2 52.1 na 0.07 0.2% na 2.1 4.0% 70 33.7 1.1 20 34.9 na 31.9 48.4 na 0.06 0.2% na 1.8 3.7% 80 33.7 1.0 20 34.8 na 30.1 45.3 na 0.05 0.1% na 1.5 3.3% 90 33.7 0.9 20 34.7 na 28.6 42.7 na 0.05 0.1% na 1.4 3.3%

100 33.7 0.9 20 34.6 na 27.3 40.6 na 0.04 0.1% na 1.2 3.0% 110 33.7 0.8 20 34.6 na 26.2 38.7 na 0.04 0.1% na 1.1 2.8% 120 33.7 0.8 20 34.5 na 25.3 37.1 na 0.04 0.1% na 1 2.7% 130 33.7 0.7 20 34.5 172% 24.5 35.7 122% 0.03 0.1% 0.2% 0.9 2.5% 140 33.7 0.7 20 34.4 172% 23.8 34.5 118% 0.03 0.1% 0.2% 0.9 2.6% 150 33.7 0.7 20 34.4 172% 23.1 33.4 114% 0.03 0.1% 0.2% 0.8 2.4% 160 33.7 0.6 20 34.4 172% 22.6 32.4 111% 0.03 0.1% 0.1% 0.8 2.5% 170 33.7 0.6 20 34.3 172% 22.1 31.5 107% 0.03 0.1% 0.1% 0.8 2.5% 180 33.7 0.6 20 34.3 172% 21.6 30.7 105% 0.03 0.1% 0.1% 0.7 2.3% 190 33.7 0.6 20 34.3 171% 21.2 29.9 102% 0.03 0.1% 0.1% 0.7 2.3% 200 33.7 0.5 20 34.3 171% 20.8 29.2 100% 0.02 0.1% 0.1% 0.7 2.4%

0

Do

xey

Till

ing

ton

Mar

shes

35.0 4.4 10 39.4 na 112.2 193.2 na 0.02 0.0% na 0.8 0.4% 10 35.0 2.8 10 37.8 na 69.7 116.1 na 0.01 0.0% na 0.5 0.4% 20 35.0 2.1 10 37.1 na 54.2 88.3 na 0.01 0.0% na 0.3 0.3% 30 35.0 1.7 10 36.7 367% 45.8 73.2 245% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.3 0.4% 40 35.0 1.5 10 36.5 365% 40.5 63.7 213% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.2 0.3% 50 35.0 1.3 10 36.3 363% 36.7 56.9 190% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.2 0.4% 60 35.0 1.1 10 36.1 361% 34.0 51.9 174% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.2 0.4% 70 35.0 1.0 10 36.0 360% 31.8 48.1 161% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.2 0.4% 80 35.0 1.0 10 36.0 360% 30.1 45.0 150% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.1 0.2% 90 35.0 0.9 10 35.9 359% 28.7 42.4 142% 0.01 0.0% 0.1% 0.1 0.2%

100 35.0 0.8 10 35.8 358% 27.5 40.3 135% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0.1 0.2% 110 35.0 0.8 10 35.8 358% 26.5 38.5 129% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0.1 0.3% 120 35.0 0.7 10 35.7 357% 25.6 36.9 123% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0.1 0.3%


Rev.:0 89 Issued: 24/10/14

DO SOMETHING 2017

Distance from Road

Transect Name

APIS N Depositio

n

Road N Depositio

n


Load

Road + APIS N

Deposition


LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx


as % Critical Level


N Depositio

n % Change

with Scheme

N Depositio


Total NOx Change

with Scheme

Total NOx Change

with Scheme

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m3 % kgN/ha/yr % % ug/m3 % 130 35.0 0.7 10 35.7 357% 24.9 35.5 119% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0.1 0.3% 140 35.0 0.7 10 35.7 357% 24.2 34.3 115% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0.1 0.3% 150 35.0 0.6 10 35.6 356% 23.6 33.2 111% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0.1 0.3% 160 35.0 0.6 10 35.6 356% 23.1 32.3 108% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0.1 0.3% 170 35.0 0.6 10 35.6 356% 22.7 31.4 105% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0.1 0.3% 180 35.0 0.5 10 35.5 355% 22.2 30.6 102% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0.1 0.3% 190 35.0 0.5 10 35.5 355% 21.9 29.9 100% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0.1 0.3% 200 35.0 0.5 10 35.5 355% 21.5 29.3 98% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 0.1 0.3%

0

Tab

ley

Mer

e

46.2 2.3 na 48.5 na 55.9 81.5 na -0.03 -0.1% na -0.9 -1.1% 10 46.2 1.3 na 47.5 na 34.1 47.9 na -0.02 0.0% na -0.5 -1.0% 20 46.2 0.9 na 47.1 na 26.4 36.2 na -0.01 0.0% na -0.3 -0.8% 30 46.2 0.7 na 46.9 na 22.4 30.2 na -0.01 0.0% na -0.2 -0.7% 40 46.2 0.6 na 46.8 na 20.0 26.5 na -0.01 0.0% na -0.2 -0.8% 50 46.2 0.5 na 46.7 na 18.4 24.0 na -0.01 0.0% na -0.2 -0.8% 60 46.2 0.4 na 46.6 na 17.2 22.2 na -0.01 0.0% na -0.1 -0.5% 70 46.2 0.4 na 46.6 na 16.3 20.8 na -0.01 0.0% na -0.1 -0.5% 80 46.2 0.4 na 46.6 na 15.6 19.8 na -0.01 0.0% na -0.1 -0.5% 90 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 15.1 18.9 na 0.00 0.0% na -0.1 -0.5%

100 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 14.6 18.2 na 0.00 0.0% na -0.1 -0.5% 110 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 14.2 17.6 na 0.00 0.0% na -0.1 -0.6% 120 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 13.9 17.1 57% 0.00 0.0% na -0.1 -0.6% 130 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 13.6 16.7 55% 0.00 0.0% na -0.1 -0.6% 140 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 13.3 16.3 54% 0.00 0.0% na -0.1 -0.6% 150 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 13.1 15.9 53% 0.00 0.0% na -0.1 -0.6% 160 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 12.9 15.6 52% 0.00 0.0% na -0.1 -0.6% 170 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 12.8 15.4 51% 0.00 0.0% na -0.1 -0.7% 180 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 12.6 15.1 50% 0.00 0.0% na -0.1 -0.7% 190 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 12.5 14.9 50% 0.00 0.0% na -0.1 -0.7% 200 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 12.3 14.7 49% 0.00 0.0% na 0 0.0%

0

Lin

do

w

Co

mm

on

20.7 3.1 10 23.8 238% 78.0 118.0 387% -0.05 -0.2% -0.5% -2 -1.7% 10 20.7 1.6 10 22.4 224% 45.0 65.4 215% -0.03 -0.1% -0.3% -0.9 -1.4% 20 20.7 1.1 10 21.9 219% 34.8 49.0 161% -0.02 -0.1% -0.2% -0.6 -1.2% 30 20.7 0.9 10 21.6 216% 29.7 41.0 135% -0.02 -0.1% -0.2% -0.4 -1.0% 40 20.7 0.7 10 21.4 214% 26.6 36.1 119% -0.01 -0.1% -0.1% -0.4 -1.1% 50 20.7 0.6 10 21.3 213% 24.6 32.9 109% -0.01 -0.1% -0.1% -0.3 -0.9%


Rev.:0 90 Issued: 24/10/14

DO SOMETHING 2017

Distance from Road

Transect Name

APIS N Depositio

n

Road N Depositio

n


Load

Road + APIS N

Deposition


LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx


as % Critical Level


N Depositio

n % Change

with Scheme

N Depositio


Total NOx Change

with Scheme

Total NOx Change

with Scheme

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m3 % kgN/ha/yr % % ug/m3 % 60 20.7 0.5 10 21.3 213% 23.1 30.5 101% -0.01 -0.1% -0.1% -0.3 -1.0% 70 20.7 0.5 10 21.2 212% 22.0 28.7 95% -0.01 0.0% -0.1% -0.2 -0.7% 80 20.7 0.4 10 21.2 212% 21.1 27.3 90% -0.01 0.0% -0.1% -0.2 -0.7% 90 20.7 0.4 10 21.1 211% 20.4 26.1 86% -0.01 0.0% -0.1% -0.2 -0.8%

100 20.7 0.4 10 21.1 211% 19.8 25.1 83% -0.01 0.0% -0.1% -0.2 -0.8% 110 20.7 0.3 10 21.1 211% 19.3 24.3 81% -0.01 0.0% -0.1% -0.2 -0.8% 120 20.7 0.3 10 21.0 210% 18.9 23.6 78% -0.01 0.0% -0.1% -0.1 -0.4% 130 20.7 0.3 10 21.0 210% 18.5 23.0 76% -0.01 0.0% -0.1% -0.1 -0.4% 140 20.7 0.3 10 21.0 210% 18.2 22.5 74% -0.01 0.0% -0.1% -0.1 -0.4% 150 20.7 0.3 10 21.0 210% 17.9 22.0 73% -0.01 0.0% -0.1% -0.1 -0.5% 160 20.7 0.2 10 21.0 210% 17.6 21.6 72% -0.01 0.0% -0.1% -0.1 -0.5% 170 20.7 0.2 10 21.0 210% 17.4 21.2 70% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% -0.1 -0.5% 180 20.7 0.2 10 20.9 209% 17.2 20.9 69% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% -0.1 -0.5% 190 20.7 0.2 10 20.9 209% 17.0 20.6 68% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% -0.1 -0.5% 200 20.7 0.2 10 20.9 209% 16.8 20.3 67% 0.00 0.0% 0.0% -0.1 -0.5%

DO MINIMUM 2022

Distance from Road

Transect Name APIS N

Deposition Road N




LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx

LTT Adjusted

Total NOx as % Critical

Level

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m

3 %

0

Woolston Eyes

40.6 2.5 na 43.1 na 72.1 176.6 na 10 40.6 1.9 na 42.5 na 55.9 132.1 na 20 40.6 1.5 na 42.1 na 47.4 108.9 na 30 40.6 1.3 na 41.9 na 42.1 94.3 na 40 40.6 1.2 na 41.8 na 38.3 84.1 na 50 40.6 1.0 na 41.6 na 35.5 76.4 na 60 40.6 0.9 na 41.5 na 33.3 70.4 na 70 40.6 0.9 na 41.5 na 31.5 65.5 na 80 40.6 0.8 na 41.4 na 30.1 61.3 na 90 40.6 0.7 na 41.3 na 28.8 57.8 na

100 40.6 0.7 na 41.3 na 27.8 54.8 na 110 40.6 0.7 na 41.3 na 26.8 52.2 na 120 40.6 0.6 na 41.2 na 26.0 49.8 na


Rev.:0 91 Issued: 24/10/14

DO MINIMUM 2022

Distance from Road


Deposition Road N




LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx

LTT Adjusted


Level


3 %

130 40.6 0.6 na 41.2 na 25.3 47.7 na 140 40.6 0.6 na 41.2 na 24.6 45.9 na 150 40.6 0.5 na 41.1 na 24.1 44.2 na 160 40.6 0.5 na 41.1 na 23.5 42.6 na 170 40.6 0.5 na 41.1 na 23.1 41.2 na 180 40.6 0.5 na 41.1 na 22.6 39.9 na 190 40.6 0.4 na 41.0 na 22.2 38.7 na 200 40.6 0.4 na 41.0 na 21.8 37.6 na

0

Rostherne Mere

39.5 1.4 5 40.8 na 46.7 98.8 na 10 39.5 0.9 5 40.4 na 34.4 65.9 na 20 39.5 0.7 5 40.2 803.7 29.0 52.3 174.5 30 39.5 0.6 5 40.1 801.4 26.0 44.9 149.8 40 39.5 0.5 5 40.0 799.9 24.1 40.2 134.1 50 39.5 0.5 5 39.9 798.8 22.7 36.9 123.2 60 39.5 0.4 5 39.9 798.0 21.7 34.5 115.1 70 39.5 0.4 5 39.9 797.4 20.9 32.7 108.9 80 39.5 0.4 5 39.8 796.9 20.2 31.2 103.9 90 39.5 0.3 5 39.8 796.4 19.7 30.0 99.9

100 39.5 0.3 5 39.8 796.1 19.3 29.0 96.5 110 39.5 0.3 5 39.8 795.8 18.9 28.1 93.6 120 39.5 0.3 5 39.8 795.6 18.6 27.4 91.2 130 39.5 0.3 5 39.8 795.3 18.3 26.7 89.0 140 39.5 0.3 5 39.8 795.2 18.1 26.2 87.2 150 39.5 0.3 5 39.7 795.0 17.9 25.7 85.5 160 39.5 0.3 5 39.7 794.8 17.7 25.2 84.0 170 39.5 0.3 5 39.7 794.7 17.5 24.8 82.7 180 39.5 0.2 5 39.7 794.6 17.3 24.5 81.5 190 39.5 0.2 5 39.7 794.5 17.2 24.1 80.4 200 39.5 0.2 5 39.7 794.4 17.1 23.8 79.4

0

Cotteril Clough

35.9 1.0 5 36.9 na 56.3 111.3 na 10 35.9 0.6 5 36.5 729.6 39.9 71.8 239.3 20 35.9 0.4 5 36.3 726.6 33.5 56.6 188.8 30 35.9 0.3 5 36.2 724.9 30.1 48.6 162.0 40 35.9 0.3 5 36.2 723.9 28.0 43.6 145.4 50 35.9 0.3 5 36.2 723.2 26.6 40.2 134.1 60 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 722.7 25.5 37.7 125.8 70 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 722.3 24.7 35.8 119.5 80 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 722.0 24.1 34.4 114.5


Rev.:0 92 Issued: 24/10/14

DO MINIMUM 2022

Distance from Road


Deposition Road N




LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx

LTT Adjusted


Level


3 %

90 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 721.8 23.6 33.1 110.5 100 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 721.6 23.2 32.1 107.1 110 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 721.4 22.9 31.3 104.3 120 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 721.3 22.6 30.6 102.0 130 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 721.1 22.3 30.0 99.9 140 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 721.0 22.1 29.4 98.1 150 35.9 0.1 5 36.0 720.9 21.9 29.0 96.6 160 35.9 0.1 5 36.0 720.9 21.8 28.6 95.2 170 35.9 0.1 5 36.0 720.8 21.6 28.2 94.0 180 35.9 0.1 5 36.0 720.7 21.5 27.9 92.9 190 35.9 0.1 5 36.0 720.7 21.4 27.6 92.0 200 35.9 0.1 5 36.0 720.6 21.3 27.3 91.1

0

Oakhanger Moss

33.7 2.3 20 36.1 na 65.6 161.1 na 10 33.7 1.5 20 35.3 na 44.8 104.0 na 20 33.7 1.2 20 34.9 na 36.2 80.6 na 30 33.7 0.9 20 34.7 na 31.4 67.3 na 40 33.7 0.8 20 34.5 na 28.2 58.7 na 50 33.7 0.7 20 34.4 na 26.0 52.6 na 60 33.7 0.6 20 34.4 na 24.3 48.0 na 70 33.7 0.6 20 34.3 na 23.0 44.4 na 80 33.7 0.5 20 34.3 na 21.9 41.5 na 90 33.7 0.5 20 34.2 na 21.1 39.1 na

100 33.7 0.4 20 34.2 na 20.3 37.1 na 110 33.7 0.4 20 34.2 na 19.7 35.4 na 120 33.7 0.4 20 34.1 na 19.2 33.9 na 130 33.7 0.4 20 34.1 170.6 18.7 32.6 108.5 140 33.7 0.4 20 34.1 170.5 18.3 31.4 104.7 150 33.7 0.3 20 34.1 170.4 18.0 30.4 101.2 160 33.7 0.3 20 34.1 170.3 17.6 29.4 98.1 170 33.7 0.3 20 34.1 170.3 17.3 28.6 95.4 180 33.7 0.3 20 34.0 170.2 17.1 27.8 92.8 190 33.7 0.3 20 34.0 170.1 16.8 27.2 90.5 200 33.7 0.3 20 34.0 170.1 16.6 26.5 88.4

0 Doxey

Tillington Marshes

35.0 2.6 10 37.6 na 73.1 182.4 na 10 35.0 1.6 10 36.6 na 47.2 108.7 na 20 35.0 1.2 10 36.2 na 37.7 82.2 na 30 35.0 0.9 10 35.9 359.4 32.6 67.8 226.1 40 35.0 0.8 10 35.8 358.0 29.3 58.8 195.9


Rev.:0 93 Issued: 24/10/14

DO MINIMUM 2022

Distance from Road


Deposition Road N




LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx

LTT Adjusted


Level


3 %

50 35.0 0.7 10 35.7 356.9 27.0 52.4 174.7 60 35.0 0.6 10 35.6 356.2 25.3 47.7 159.0 70 35.0 0.6 10 35.6 355.6 24.0 44.0 146.8 80 35.0 0.5 10 35.5 355.1 23.0 41.1 137.1 90 35.0 0.5 10 35.5 354.7 22.1 38.7 129.1

100 35.0 0.4 10 35.4 354.4 21.4 36.7 122.5 110 35.0 0.4 10 35.4 354.1 20.8 35.0 116.8 120 35.0 0.4 10 35.4 353.9 20.3 33.6 111.9 130 35.0 0.4 10 35.4 353.7 19.8 32.3 107.7 140 35.0 0.3 10 35.3 353.5 19.4 31.2 103.9 150 35.0 0.3 10 35.3 353.3 19.1 30.2 100.6 160 35.0 0.3 10 35.3 353.1 18.7 29.3 97.6 170 35.0 0.3 10 35.3 353.0 18.5 28.5 95.0 180 35.0 0.3 10 35.3 352.9 18.2 27.8 92.6 190 35.0 0.3 10 35.3 352.8 18.0 27.1 90.4 200 35.0 0.3 10 35.3 352.7 17.8 26.5 88.4

0

Tabley Mere

46.2 0.8 na 47.0 na 39.8 77.2 na 10 46.2 0.4 na 46.6 na 25.5 44.8 na 20 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 20.4 33.5 na 30 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 17.8 27.8 na 40 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 16.2 24.3 na 50 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 15.2 21.9 na 60 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 14.4 20.2 na 70 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 13.8 18.9 na 80 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 13.4 17.9 na 90 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 13.0 17.1 na

100 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 12.7 16.5 na 110 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 12.4 15.9 na 120 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 12.2 15.4 na 130 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 12.0 15.0 na 140 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.9 14.7 na 150 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.7 14.4 na 160 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.6 14.1 na 170 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.5 13.8 na 180 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.4 13.6 na 190 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.3 13.4 na 200 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.2 13.2 na

0 Lindow 20.7 1.0 10 21.7 217.04 53.6 110.2 367.3


Rev.:0 94 Issued: 24/10/14

DO MINIMUM 2022

Distance from Road


Deposition Road N




LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx

LTT Adjusted


Level


3 %

10 Common 20.7 0.5 10 21.2 212.16 32.9 60.2 200.7 20 20.7 0.3 10 21.1 210.57 26.5 44.9 149.5 30 20.7 0.3 10 21.0 209.79 23.3 37.3 124.4 40 20.7 0.2 10 20.9 209.31 21.4 32.8 109.3 50 20.7 0.2 10 20.9 208.99 20.1 29.8 99.2 60 20.7 0.2 10 20.9 208.76 19.2 27.6 91.9 70 20.7 0.1 10 20.9 208.59 18.5 25.9 86.3 80 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208.45 18.0 24.6 81.9 90 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208.34 17.5 23.5 78.4

100 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208.24 17.2 22.6 75.4 110 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208.17 16.9 21.9 72.9 120 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208.10 16.6 21.2 70.8 130 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208.04 16.4 20.7 68.9 140 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208.00 16.2 20.2 67.3 150 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 207.95 16.0 19.8 65.8 160 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 207.91 15.8 19.4 64.6 170 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 207.88 15.7 19.0 63.4 180 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 207.85 15.6 18.7 62.4 190 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 207.82 15.5 18.4 61.5 200 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 207.79 15.4 18.2 60.6

DO SOMETHING 2022

Distance from Road

Transect Name

APIS N Depositio

n

Road N Depositio

n


Load

Road + APIS N

Deposition


LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx


as % Critical Level


N Depositio

n % Change

with Scheme

N Depositio


Total NOx Change

with Scheme

Total NOx Change

with Scheme

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m3 % kgN/ha/yr % % ug/m3 % 0

Wo

ols

ton

Eye

s

40.6 2.5 na 43.1 na 72.5 177.4 na -1.77 -3.95% na 0.8 0.45%

10 40.6 1.9 na 42.5 na 56.2 132.7 na -1.41 -3.21% na 0.6 0.45%

20 40.6 1.5 na 42.1 na 47.6 109.4 na -1.19 -2.75% na 0.5 0.46%

30 40.6 1.3 na 41.9 na 42.2 94.7 na -1.05 -2.44% na 0.4 0.42%

40 40.6 1.2 na 41.8 na 38.5 84.4 na -0.94 -2.19% na 0.3 0.36%

50 40.6 1.0 na 41.6 na 35.6 76.7 na -0.85 -2.00% na 0.3 0.39%

60 40.6 0.9 na 41.5 na 33.4 70.6 na -0.78 -1.85% na 0.3 0.43%

70 40.6 0.9 na 41.5 na 31.7 65.7 na -0.73 -1.72% na 0.2 0.31%

80 40.6 0.8 na 41.4 na 30.2 61.5 na -0.68 -1.61% na 0.2 0.33%


Rev.:0 95 Issued: 24/10/14

DO SOMETHING 2022

Distance from Road

Transect Name

APIS N Depositio

n

Road N Depositio

n


Load

Road + APIS N

Deposition


LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx


as % Critical Level


N Depositio

n % Change

with Scheme

N Depositio


Total NOx Change

with Scheme

Total NOx Change

with Scheme

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m3 % kgN/ha/yr % % ug/m3 % 90 40.6 0.7 na 41.3 na 28.9 58.0 na -0.63 -1.51% na 0.2 0.35%

100 40.6 0.7 na 41.3 na 27.9 55.0 na -0.60 -1.42% na 0.2 0.36%

110 40.6 0.7 na 41.3 na 26.9 52.3 na -0.56 -1.35% na 0.2 0.38%

120 40.6 0.6 na 41.2 na 26.1 50.0 na -0.53 -1.28% na 0.2 0.40%

130 40.6 0.6 na 41.2 na 25.4 47.9 na -0.51 -1.21% na 0.1 0.21%

140 40.6 0.6 na 41.2 na 24.7 46.0 na -0.48 -1.16% na 0.1 0.22%

150 40.6 0.5 na 41.1 na 24.1 44.3 na -0.46 -1.11% na 0.1 0.23%

160 40.6 0.5 na 41.1 na 23.6 42.7 na -0.44 -1.06% na 0.1 0.23%

170 40.6 0.5 na 41.1 na 23.1 41.3 na -0.42 -1.02% na 0.1 0.24%

180 40.6 0.5 na 41.1 na 22.7 40.0 na -0.40 -0.98% na 0.1 0.25%

190 40.6 0.4 na 41.0 na 22.3 38.8 na -0.39 -0.94% na 0.1 0.26%

200 40.6 0.4 na 41.0 na 21.9 37.7 na -0.37 -0.90% na 0.1 0.27%

0

Ro

sth

ern

e M

ere

39.5 1.4 5 40.8 817% 47.2 99.9 na -1.26 -2.98% na 1.1 1.11%

10 39.5 0.9 5 40.4 808% 34.7 66.5 na -0.88 -2.13% na 0.6 0.91%

20 39.5 0.7 5 40.2 804% 29.3 52.8 176% -0.70 -1.70% -0.14 0.5 0.96%

30 39.5 0.6 5 40.1 802% 26.2 45.3 151% -0.59 -1.45% -0.12 0.4 0.89%

40 39.5 0.5 5 40.0 800% 24.2 40.5 135% -0.52 -1.28% -0.10 0.3 0.75%

50 39.5 0.5 5 39.9 799% 22.8 37.2 124% -0.47 -1.16% -0.09 0.3 0.81%

60 39.5 0.4 5 39.9 798% 21.8 34.8 116% -0.43 -1.07% -0.09 0.2 0.58%

70 39.5 0.4 5 39.9 797% 21.0 32.9 110% -0.40 -0.99% -0.08 0.2 0.61%

80 39.5 0.4 5 39.8 797% 20.4 31.4 105% -0.37 -0.93% -0.07 0.2 0.64%

90 39.5 0.3 5 39.8 797% 19.8 30.1 100% -0.35 -0.88% -0.07 0.2 0.67%

100 39.5 0.3 5 39.8 796% 19.4 29.1 97% -0.34 -0.84% -0.07 0.2 0.69%

110 39.5 0.3 5 39.8 796% 19.0 28.2 94% -0.32 -0.80% -0.06 0.2 0.71%

120 39.5 0.3 5 39.8 796% 18.7 27.5 92% -0.31 -0.77% -0.06 0.1 0.37%

130 39.5 0.3 5 39.8 795% 18.4 26.9 90% -0.30 -0.75% -0.06 0.1 0.37%

140 39.5 0.3 5 39.8 795% 18.2 26.3 88% -0.29 -0.72% -0.06 0.1 0.38%

150 39.5 0.3 5 39.8 795% 17.9 25.8 86% -0.28 -0.70% -0.06 0.1 0.39%

160 39.5 0.3 5 39.7 795% 17.8 25.3 84% -0.27 -0.68% -0.05 0.1 0.40%

170 39.5 0.3 5 39.7 795% 17.6 24.9 83% -0.27 -0.66% -0.05 0.1 0.40%

180 39.5 0.3 5 39.7 795% 17.4 24.6 82% -0.26 -0.65% -0.05 0.1 0.41%

190 39.5 0.2 5 39.7 795% 17.3 24.2 81% -0.25 -0.64% -0.05 0.1 0.41%

200 39.5 0.2 5 39.7 794% 17.1 23.9 80% -0.25 -0.62% -0.05 0.1 0.42%

0

Co

tter

il C

lou

gh

35.9 0.9 5 36.8 737% 55.5 109.7 366% -2.11 -5.42% -0.42 -1.6 -1.44%

10 35.9 0.6 5 36.5 729% 39.4 71.0 237% -1.36 -3.59% -0.27 -0.8 -1.11%


Rev.:0 96 Issued: 24/10/14

DO SOMETHING 2022

Distance from Road

Transect Name

APIS N Depositio

n

Road N Depositio

n


Load

Road + APIS N

Deposition


LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx


as % Critical Level


N Depositio

n % Change

with Scheme

N Depositio


Total NOx Change

with Scheme

Total NOx Change

with Scheme

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m3 % kgN/ha/yr % % ug/m3 % 20 35.9 0.4 5 36.3 726% 33.2 56.1 187% -1.03 -2.75% -0.21 -0.5 -0.88%

30 35.9 0.3 5 36.2 725% 29.9 48.3 161% -0.84 -2.27% -0.17 -0.3 -0.62%

40 35.9 0.3 5 36.2 724% 27.8 43.4 145% -0.72 -1.96% -0.14 -0.3 -0.69%

50 35.9 0.3 5 36.2 723% 26.4 40.0 133% -0.64 -1.74% -0.13 -0.2 -0.50%

60 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 723% 25.4 37.6 125% -0.58 -1.58% -0.12 -0.2 -0.53%

70 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 722% 24.7 35.7 119% -0.53 -1.46% -0.11 -0.1 -0.28%

80 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 722% 24.1 34.2 114% -0.50 -1.35% -0.10 -0.1 -0.29%

90 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 722% 23.6 33.1 110% -0.47 -1.27% -0.09 -0.1 -0.30%

100 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 722% 23.2 32.1 107% -0.44 -1.21% -0.09 -0.1 -0.31%

110 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 721% 22.8 31.2 104% -0.42 -1.15% -0.08 -0.1 -0.32%

120 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 721% 22.6 30.5 102% -0.40 -1.10% -0.08 0 0.00%

130 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 721% 22.3 29.9 100% -0.39 -1.06% -0.08 0 0.00%

140 35.9 0.2 5 36.1 721% 22.1 29.4 98% -0.37 -1.02% -0.07 0 0.00%

150 35.9 0.1 5 36.0 721% 21.9 29.0 97% -0.36 -0.99% -0.07 0 0.00%

160 35.9 0.1 5 36.0 721% 21.8 28.6 95% -0.35 -0.96% -0.07 0 0.00%

170 35.9 0.1 5 36.0 721% 21.6 28.2 94% -0.34 -0.94% -0.07 0 0.00%

180 35.9 0.1 5 36.0 721% 21.5 27.9 93% -0.33 -0.92% -0.07 0 0.00%

190 35.9 0.1 5 36.0 721% 21.4 27.6 92% -0.33 -0.90% -0.07 0 0.00%

200 35.9 0.1 5 36.0 721% 21.3 27.3 91% -0.32 -0.88% -0.06 0 0.00%

0

Oak

han

ger

Mo

ss

33.7 2.8 20 36.6 183% 79.1 194.2 647% -1.19 -3.16% -0.06 33 20.48%

10 33.7 1.7 20 35.4 177% 49.1 114.0 380% -0.99 -2.73% -0.05 10 9.62%

20 33.7 1.3 20 35.0 175% 39.0 86.6 289% -0.81 -2.25% -0.04 6.1 7.57%

30 33.7 1.0 20 34.8 174% 33.4 71.7 239% -0.68 -1.93% -0.03 4.3 6.39%

40 33.7 0.9 20 34.6 173% 29.8 62.0 207% -0.60 -1.69% -0.03 3.3 5.62%

50 33.7 0.8 20 34.5 173% 27.3 55.3 184% -0.53 -1.51% -0.03 2.7 5.13%

60 33.7 0.7 20 34.4 172% 25.4 50.2 167% -0.48 -1.38% -0.02 2.2 4.58%

70 33.7 0.6 20 34.4 172% 24.0 46.3 154% -0.44 -1.26% -0.02 1.9 4.28%

80 33.7 0.6 20 34.3 172% 22.8 43.2 144% -0.41 -1.17% -0.02 1.7 4.09%

90 33.7 0.5 20 34.3 171% 21.9 40.6 135% -0.38 -1.09% -0.02 1.5 3.83%

100 33.7 0.5 20 34.2 171% 21.1 38.4 128% -0.35 -1.02% -0.02 1.3 3.50%

110 33.7 0.4 20 34.2 171% 20.4 36.6 122% -0.33 -0.96% -0.02 1.2 3.39%

120 33.7 0.4 20 34.2 171% 19.8 35.0 117% -0.31 -0.91% -0.02 1.1 3.25%

130 33.7 0.4 20 34.1 171% 19.3 33.6 112% -0.30 -0.86% -0.01 1 3.07%

140 33.7 0.4 20 34.1 171% 18.9 32.3 108% -0.28 -0.82% -0.01 0.9 2.87%

150 33.7 0.4 20 34.1 171% 18.5 31.2 104% -0.27 -0.78% -0.01 0.9 2.96%


Rev.:0 97 Issued: 24/10/14

DO SOMETHING 2022

Distance from Road

Transect Name

APIS N Depositio

n

Road N Depositio

n


Load

Road + APIS N

Deposition


LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx


as % Critical Level


N Depositio

n % Change

with Scheme

N Depositio


Total NOx Change

with Scheme

Total NOx Change

with Scheme

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m3 % kgN/ha/yr % % ug/m3 % 160 33.7 0.3 20 34.1 170% 18.1 30.2 101% -0.26 -0.75% -0.01 0.8 2.72%

170 33.7 0.3 20 34.1 170% 17.8 29.4 98% -0.25 -0.72% -0.01 0.8 2.80%

180 33.7 0.3 20 34.1 170% 17.5 28.6 95% -0.24 -0.69% -0.01 0.7 2.51%

190 33.7 0.3 20 34.0 170% 17.3 27.8 93% -0.23 -0.67% -0.01 0.7 2.58%

200 33.7 0.3 20 34.0 170% 17.0 27.2 91% -0.22 -0.64% -0.01 0.6 2.26%

0

Do

xey

Till

ing

ton

Mar

shes

35.0 2.6 10 37.6 376% 73.7 184.0 613% -1.81 -4.60% -0.18 1.6 0.88%

10 35.0 1.6 10 36.6 366% 47.5 109.5 365% -1.20 -3.17% -0.12 0.9 0.83%

20 35.0 1.2 10 36.2 362% 38.0 82.8 276% -0.93 -2.50% -0.09 0.6 0.73%

30 35.0 1.0 10 36.0 360% 32.8 68.3 228% -0.77 -2.09% -0.08 0.5 0.74%

40 35.0 0.8 10 35.8 358% 29.5 59.1 197% -0.66 -1.80% -0.07 0.4 0.68%

50 35.0 0.7 10 35.7 357% 27.2 52.7 176% -0.58 -1.60% -0.06 0.3 0.57%

60 35.0 0.6 10 35.6 356% 25.5 48.0 160% -0.52 -1.44% -0.05 0.3 0.63%

70 35.0 0.6 10 35.6 356% 24.1 44.3 148% -0.47 -1.31% -0.05 0.2 0.45%

80 35.0 0.5 10 35.5 355% 23.1 41.3 138% -0.43 -1.21% -0.04 0.2 0.49%

90 35.0 0.5 10 35.5 355% 22.2 38.9 130% -0.40 -1.12% -0.04 0.2 0.52%

100 35.0 0.4 10 35.4 354% 21.5 36.9 123% -0.38 -1.05% -0.04 0.2 0.54%

110 35.0 0.4 10 35.4 354% 20.9 35.2 117% -0.35 -0.98% -0.04 0.2 0.57%

120 35.0 0.4 10 35.4 354% 20.4 33.7 112% -0.33 -0.93% -0.03 0.2 0.60%

130 35.0 0.4 10 35.4 354% 19.9 32.4 108% -0.31 -0.88% -0.03 0.1 0.31%

140 35.0 0.4 10 35.4 354% 19.5 31.3 104% -0.30 -0.84% -0.03 0.1 0.32%

150 35.0 0.3 10 35.3 353% 19.1 30.3 101% -0.29 -0.80% -0.03 0.1 0.33%

160 35.0 0.3 10 35.3 353% 18.8 29.4 98% -0.27 -0.77% -0.03 0.1 0.34%

170 35.0 0.3 10 35.3 353% 18.5 28.6 95% -0.26 -0.73% -0.03 0.1 0.35%

180 35.0 0.3 10 35.3 353% 18.3 27.9 93% -0.25 -0.71% -0.03 0.1 0.36%

190 35.0 0.3 10 35.3 353% 18.1 27.2 91% -0.24 -0.68% -0.02 0.1 0.37%

200 35.0 0.3 10 35.3 353% 17.8 26.6 89% -0.23 -0.66% -0.02 0.1 0.38%

0

Tab

ley

Mer

e

46.2 0.7 na 46.9 na 38.9 75.4 na -1.63 -3.36% na -1.8 -2.33%

10 46.2 0.4 na 46.6 na 25.0 43.9 na -0.93 -1.96% na -0.9 -2.01%

20 46.2 0.3 na 46.5 na 20.1 33.0 na -0.66 -1.40% na -0.6 -1.79%

30 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 17.6 27.3 na -0.51 -1.10% na -0.4 -1.44%

40 46.2 0.2 na 46.4 na 16.0 24.0 na -0.42 -0.91% na -0.3 -1.24%

50 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 15.0 21.7 na -0.36 -0.78% na -0.3 -1.37%

60 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 14.3 20.0 na -0.32 -0.68% na -0.2 -0.99%

70 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 13.7 18.7 na -0.28 -0.61% na -0.2 -1.06%

80 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 13.2 17.8 na -0.26 -0.55% na -0.2 -1.12%


Rev.:0 98 Issued: 24/10/14

DO SOMETHING 2022

Distance from Road

Transect Name

APIS N Depositio

n

Road N Depositio

n


Load

Road + APIS N

Deposition


LAQM TG(09)

Total NOx


as % Critical Level


N Depositio

n % Change

with Scheme

N Depositio


Total NOx Change

with Scheme

Total NOx Change

with Scheme

kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr kgN/ha/yr % ug/m3 ug/m3 % kgN/ha/yr % % ug/m3 % 90 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 12.9 17.0 na -0.23 -0.50% na -0.1 -0.58%

100 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 12.6 16.3 na -0.22 -0.47% na -0.1 -0.61%

110 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 12.3 15.8 na -0.20 -0.43% na -0.1 -0.63%

120 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 12.1 15.3 na -0.19 -0.40% na -0.1 -0.65%

130 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.9 14.9 na -0.18 -0.38% na -0.1 -0.67%

140 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.8 14.6 na -0.17 -0.36% na -0.1 -0.68%

150 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.7 14.3 na -0.16 -0.34% na -0.1 -0.70%

160 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.5 14.0 na -0.15 -0.32% na -0.1 -0.71%

170 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.4 13.8 na -0.14 -0.31% na -0.1 -0.72%

180 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.3 13.5 na -0.14 -0.30% na -0.1 -0.73%

190 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.2 13.3 na -0.13 -0.28% na -0.1 -0.75%

200 46.2 0.1 na 46.3 na 11.1 13.2 na -0.13 -0.27% na -0.1 -0.76%

0

Lin

do

w C

om

mo

n

20.7 1.0 10 21.7 217% 52.6 108.2 361% -2.17 -9.11% -0.22 -1.9 -1.72%

10 20.7 0.5 10 21.2 212% 32.5 59.4 198% -1.19 -5.30% -0.12 -0.8 -1.33%

20 20.7 0.3 10 21.0 210% 26.2 44.3 148% -0.83 -3.81% -0.08 -0.5 -1.11%

30 20.7 0.3 10 21.0 210% 23.1 37.0 123% -0.65 -3.00% -0.06 -0.4 -1.07%

40 20.7 0.2 10 20.9 209% 21.2 32.5 108% -0.54 -2.50% -0.05 -0.3 -0.91%

50 20.7 0.2 10 20.9 209% 20.0 29.5 98% -0.46 -2.15% -0.05 -0.2 -0.67%

60 20.7 0.2 10 20.9 209% 19.1 27.4 91% -0.40 -1.89% -0.04 -0.2 -0.73%

70 20.7 0.1 10 20.9 209% 18.4 25.7 86% -0.36 -1.69% -0.04 -0.2 -0.77%

80 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208% 17.9 24.4 81% -0.32 -1.53% -0.03 -0.1 -0.41%

90 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208% 17.4 23.4 78% -0.30 -1.40% -0.03 -0.1 -0.43%

100 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208% 17.1 22.5 75% -0.27 -1.29% -0.03 -0.1 -0.44%

110 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208% 16.8 21.8 73% -0.25 -1.20% -0.03 -0.1 -0.46%

120 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208% 16.5 21.1 70% -0.24 -1.12% -0.02 -0.1 -0.47%

130 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208% 16.3 20.6 69% -0.22 -1.04% -0.02 -0.1 -0.48%

140 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208% 16.1 20.1 67% -0.21 -0.98% -0.02 -0.1 -0.50%

150 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208% 15.9 19.7 66% -0.20 -0.93% -0.02 -0.1 -0.51%

160 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208% 15.8 19.3 64% -0.19 -0.88% -0.02 -0.1 -0.52%

170 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208% 15.6 19.0 63% -0.18 -0.84% -0.02 -0.1 -0.53%

180 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208% 15.5 18.7 62% -0.17 -0.80% -0.02 -0.1 -0.53%

190 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208% 15.4 18.4 61% -0.16 -0.77% -0.02 -0.1 -0.54%

200 20.7 0.1 10 20.8 208% 15.3 18.1 60% -0.15 -0.73% -0.02 -0.1 -0.55%


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Compliance Risk Summary

The scheme study area contains a number of roads which form part of Defra's assessment for the European Commission on the status of air quality in the UK. The Compliance Risk Road Network (CRRN) relevant to this study area is presented in Drawing 6.18 of the EAR. The modelling used for the local air quality assessment is combined with Defra's Pollution Climate Mapping (PCM) model dataset to determine whether the scheme may effect compliance with the EU directive on ambient air quality.

The results in Table A6.8.1 are based on the opening year scenario in 2017, being the A556 with a 60mph speed limit and the M6 with a speed limit of 70mph. The PCM concentrations for 2022 are forecasted to reduce from 2017. Consequently, the effect of the scheme in the opening year captures the maximum risk for this assessment.

The values reported by Defra based on the PCM model are all below the EU limit values for the CRRN in 2017, and the impact of the M6 J16-J19 smart motorway scheme would not lead to increases in concentrations sufficient to alter these conclusions.

Therefore, the compliance risk assessment has identified that the proposed scheme has a low risk of being non-compliant with the EU directive on ambient air quality.


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APPENDIX 7.1 : SUMMARY OF RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND PLANNING GUIDANCE


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The Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981

The Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) is the principal piece of UK legislation relating to the protection of wildlife. It consolidates and amends existing national legislation to implement the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention) and Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the Conservation of Wild Birds (Birds Directive) in Great Britain.

The Act makes it an offence (with exception to species listed in Schedule 2) to intentionally kill, injure, or take any wild bird or their eggs or nests. Special penalties are available for offences related to birds listed on Schedule 1, for which there are additional offences of disturbing these birds at their nests, or their dependent young. The Secretary of State may also designate Special Protection Areas (subject to exceptions) to provide further protection to birds. The Act also prohibits certain methods of killing, injuring, or taking birds, restricts the sale and possession of captive bred birds, and sets standards for keeping birds in captivity.

The Act makes it an offence (subject to exceptions) to intentionally kill, injure, or take, possess, or trade in any wild animal listed in Schedule 5, and prohibits interference with places used for shelter or protection, or intentionally disturbing animals occupying such places. Species listed on Schedule 5 include GCN, bats and otter. The Act also prohibits certain methods of killing, injuring, or taking wild animals listed in Schedule 6 such as bats, otter and badger.

The Act makes it an offence (subject to exceptions) to pick, uproot, trade in, or possess (for the purposes of trade) any wild plant listed in Schedule 8, and prohibits the unauthorised intentional uprooting of such plants.

The Act contains measures for preventing the establishment of non-native species which may be detrimental to native wildlife, prohibiting the release of animals and planting of plants listed in Schedule 9. It also provides a mechanism making any of the above offences legal through the granting of licences by the appropriate authorities.

The Protection of Badgers Act 1992

In the UK badgers are primarily afforded protection under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992. This makes it illegal to wilfully kill, injure, take, possess or cruelly ill-treat a badger, or to attempt to do so and to intentionally or recklessly interfere with a sett. Sett interference includes disturbing badgers whilst they are occupying a sett, as well as damaging or destroying a sett or obstructing access to it.

Badgers also receive limited protection under Schedule 6 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This outlaws certain methods of taking or killing animals.

Under Section 10 (1)(d) of the Protection of Badgers Act 1992, a licence may be granted by Natural England to interfere with a badger sett for the purpose of development, as defined by Section 55(1) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.

Section 3 of the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 defines interference as:

Damaging a badger sett;

Destroying a badger sett;

Obstructing access to, or any entrance of, a badger sett;

Causing a dog to enter a sett; or

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The Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996

The Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996 makes it an offence for any person to mutilate, kick, beat, nail or otherwise impale, stab, burn, stone, crush, drown, drag or asphyxiate any wild mammal with intent to inflict unnecessary suffering.

The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000

The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW) was passed to provide additional levels of protection for wildlife whilst also strengthening the protection afforded to Sites of Special Scientific Interest.

Schedule 12 of the Act amends the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, strengthening the legal protection for threatened species. The provisions make certain offences 'arrestable', create a new offence of ‘reckless’ disturbance, confer greater powers to police and wildlife inspectors for entering premises and obtaining wildlife tissue samples for DNA analysis, and enable heavier penalties on conviction of wildlife offences.

Natural Environment & Rural Communities Act 2006

The Natural Environment & Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 is designed to help achieve a rich and diverse natural environment and thriving rural communities through modernised and simplified arrangements for delivering Government policy.

It was created to make provision in connection with wildlife, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, National Parks and the Broads; to amend the law relating to rights of way; to make provision as to the Inland Waterways Amenity Advisory Council; to provide for flexible administrative arrangements in connection with functions relating to the environment and rural affairs and certain other functions; and for connected purposes.

Section 40 under the NERC Act 2006 carries an extension of the earlier CRoW Act biodiversity duty to public bodies and statutory undertakers to ensure due regard to the conservation of biodiversity. The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (Section 40) states:

‘Every public authority must, in exercising its functions, have regard, so far as is consistent with the proper exercise of those functions, to the purpose of conserving biodiversity.’

Subsequent guidance issued to Public Bodies by DEFRA states that it is important that public authorities seek not only to protect important habitats and species, but actively seek opportunities to enhance biodiversity through development proposals, where appropriate.

Section 41 under the NERC Act 2006, requires the Secretary of State to publish a list of habitats and species of principal importance for the purpose of conserving biodiversity in England. Public bodies including local and regional authorities under Section 40 of NERC 2006 are required to have regard to the conservation of biodiversity in England in the exercising of their day to day duties. A total of 56 habitats and 943 species of principal important are included on the Section 41 list, as requiring action under the UKBAP. A high proportion of the Section 41 species, are invertebrates (379) and lower plants and fungi (250). The potential habitats and species that could be present in the site include: Eutrophic standing waters, ponds, rivers, hedgerows, lowland mixed deciduous woodland, wet woodland, floodplain grazing marsh, House Sparrow, dunnock, starling, song thrush, water vole, hedgehog, noctule, soprano pipistrelle, brown long-eared bat, slow worm, and GCN.

Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010

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Regulations are the principal means by which the European Habitats Directive is transposed in England and Wales.

The Regulations provide for the designation and protection of a network of 'European Sites' termed Natura 2000, the protection of 'European protected species', and the adaptation of planning and other controls for the protection of European Sites. The Regulations also provide for the control of potentially damaging operations, whereby consent from the country Agency (ie Natural England for England) may only be granted once it has been shown through appropriate assessment that the proposed operation will not adversely affect the integrity of the European site.

The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 apply in the terrestrial environment and in territorial waters out to 12 nautical miles. The EU Habitats and Wild Birds Directives are transposed in UK offshore waters by separate regulations – The Offshore Marine Conservation (Natural Habitats &c.) Regulations 2007 (as amended).

Regulation 41 relates to the protection of European protected species listed under Schedule 2 of the Regulations. European protected species include ,great crested newt (GCN), bats and otter. Taken together it is an offence to undertake the following acts with regard to European protected species:

deliberately capture, injure or kill any wild animal of a European protected species (listed in Schedule 2 of the Regulations);

deliberately disturb animals of any such species in such a way as to be likely to;

impair their ability to survive, breed, rear or nurture their young, hibernate or migrate;

affect significantly the local distribution or abundance of the species to which they belong;

deliberately take or destroy the eggs of such an animal or

damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of such an animal.

The disturbance offence is generally taken to refer to a discernible effect at population level and biogeographic level, rather than simply to an individual animal. However, in certain circumstances the disturbance of one individual animal may have population level effects.

The Regulations also make it an offence (subject to exceptions) to deliberately pick, collect, cut, uproot, destroy, or trade in the plants listed in Schedule 5.

However, the actions listed above can be made lawful through the granting of licences (European Protected Species Licence) by the appropriate authorities (Natural England in England). Licences may be granted for a number of purposes (such as science and education, conservation, preserving public health and safety), but only after the appropriate authority has determined that the following regulations are satisfied:

the works under the licence are being carried out for the purposes of ‘preserving public health and public safety, or for other imperative reasons of overriding public interest, including those of a social or economic nature and beneficial consequences of primary importance for the environment’.

there is ‘no satisfactory alternative’.

the action 'will not be detrimental to the maintenance of the population of the species concerned at favourable conservation status in their natural range'.


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Planning Policy Framework and Biodiversity Action Planning

The full planning policy review is given in the Planning Policy Document. A summary of the National policy and the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) and Local BAP is given below.

National Planning Policy Framework 2012

National Planning Policy Framework 2012 (NPPF) and Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (NERC), places a duty on all public bodies including local planning authorities to consider habitats and species of Principal Importance listed in Section 41 of the NERC Act and Priority Species/Habitats within Biodiversity Action Plans when considering a planning application.

It is recognised by the NPPF that the planning system should contribute to and enhance the natural and local environment by protecting and enhancing valued landscapes, recognising the benefits of ecosystem services, minimising impacts on biodiversity and providing net gain where possible by establishing coherent and resilient wildlife networks. Furthermore, it prevents both new and existing development from contributing to or being put at unacceptable risk from, or being adversely affected by, soil, air, water or noise pollution or land instability.

When determining planning applications, local planning authorities should aim to conserve and enhance biodiversity by applying the following:

If significant harm from a development cannot be avoided, mitigated or compensated, then planning should be refused;

Development within or outside SSSIs should not normally be permitted;

Development proposals where the primary objective is to conserve or enhance biodiversity should be permitted as should those that encourage opportunities to incorporate biodiversity; and

Development that would result in deterioration of irreplaceable habitats (such as ancient woodland etc.) should be refused unless the benefits outweigh the loss.

The NPPF states that protected species and habitats are a material consideration in the planning process. Under the NPPF, Local Planning Authorities in England are required to take measures to protect the habitats of such species from further decline, protect the species from the adverse effect of development and refuse planning permission for development that harms these species unless the need for, or benefit of the development clearly outweighs that harm.

Habitats and Species of Principal Importance

In addition to species protected by law, the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act, 2006 requires the Secretary of State to publish a list of habitats and species which are of principal importance for the conservation of biodiversity in England. There are 56 habitats and 943 species of principal importance which were initially identified as requiring conservation action under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) and which continue to be regarded as priorities under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.


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APPENDIX 7.2 : M6 J16 TO J19 EXTENDED PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY


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APPENDIX 8.1 : TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS


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This appendix provides definitions of some of the terms used in the noise and vibration chapter to aid understanding.

The sound wave travelling through the air is a regular disturbance in ambient atmospheric pressure. These pressure fluctuations, when of frequencies within the audible range, are detected by the human ear which passes nerve responses to the brain, producing the sensation of hearing. Noise has been defined in a variety of ways and is very much dependant on factors such as the listener’s attitude to the source of the sound and their environment, but is essentially any sound that is unwanted by the recipient.

It is impossible to measure the degree of nuisance caused by noise directly, as this is essentially a subjective response of the listener, but it is possible to measure the “loudness” of that noise. Loudness is related to both the sound pressure (the magnitude of the maximum excursion of the pressure wave around the ambient atmospheric pressure) and the frequency, both of which can be measured.

The human ear is sensitive to a wide range of sound levels; the sound pressure level of the threshold of pain is over a million times that of the quietest audible sound. In order to reduce the relative magnitude of the numbers involved, a logarithmic scale of decibels (dB) based on a reference level of the lowest audible sound is used.

Also, the response of the human ear is not constant over all frequencies. It is therefore usual to weight the measured frequency to approximate human response. This is achieved by using filters to vary the contribution of different frequencies to the measured level. The “A” weighting network is the most commonly used and has been shown to correlate closely to the non-linear and subjective response of humans to sound. The use of this weighting is denoted by a capital A in the unit abbreviation (i.e. LAmax, LAeq, LA90 etc.) or a capital A in brackets after a dB level (i.e. 3 dB(A)).

Sound Pressure Level: The sound pressure level (LP or SPL) is the instantaneous acoustic pressure and is measured in decibels (dB). Since the ear is sensitive to variations in pressure, rather than source power or intensity, the measurement of this parameter gives an indication of the impact on people. The SPL is defined as:

2

2

1010refp

pSPL log

or

refp

pSPL 1020 log

where:

p is the rms pressure of the sound in question (in pascals)

pref is the reference sound pressure, defined as the limit of human audibility (2 x 10-5 Pa)

Sound Power Level: The sound power level (LW or PWL) is a measure of the acoustic energy output of a source and is a property of the source itself. The PWL is also measured in dB and is given by:

01010

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W is the sound power of the source (in watts)

W0 is the reference sound power (10-12 watts)

Leq: The Leq is defined as the equivalent continuous sound level and is the most widely used parameter for assessing environmental noise. Since this descriptor is a type of average level, it must by definition have an associated time period over which the measurement is referring to. This is often included in the abbreviation in the form Leq,T, where T is the time period (i.e. LAeq, 5 min). The formula for calculating the Leq is:

dtp

p

ttL

t

tref

eq .log2

12

2

1210

110

In practice, since most modern sound level meters are digital and hence take periodic samples of the sound pressure level, the Leq will be the logarithmic average of all the SPL samples taken in the measurement period.

Lmax: The Lmax is defined as the maximum rms level recorded during a measurement period.

Ln: The Ln is a statistical descriptor and refers to the level that is exceeded for n% of the time during a particular measurement period. Again, the measurement period that the descriptor refers to is often included in the abbreviation in the format Ln,T. Two of the most commonly used statistical descriptors used for environmental noise assessments are the L90 and the L10. These are described in more detail below.

L10: The L10 refers to the level exceeded for 10% of the measurement period and is commonly used in assessing road traffic noise as it has been found to give a good indication of the subjective human response to this type of noise.

L90: The L90 refers to the level exceeded for 90% of the measurement period and is widely considered to represent background noise, or the underlying noise in an area between noisy events (such as cars passing etc.).

Free-Field: The term “free-field” refers to noise levels that have been measured or predicted in the absence of any influence of reflections from nearby surfaces. In practice, a measurement is considered to be free-field if it was taken at a distance of over 3.5 m from any reflecting surfaces.

Façade Level: Façade levels refer to levels taken at a distance of between 1 and 3.5 m of the façade of a building. The difference between the façade and free-field level will depend on the distance from the reflecting surface, but is generally accepted to be approximately 2.5 dB(A).

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APPENDIX 8.2 : BASELINE NOISE SURVEY REPORTS


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Baseline Noise Levels at White Moss Farm (Free-field)

Measurements were undertaken with a class 1 Cirrus Optimus Green sound level meter (Serial Number – G061733). The instrument was set up in a free-field location at a height of approximately 1.5 m above ground level. The instrument was calibrated at the start of the survey and checked at the end. There was no significant change in calibration. At the start and end of the survey it was noted that the M6 motorway was the dominant noise source at this location. Weather conditions were dry and partially sunny with a very light wind.

Day and Time Measured Noise Level dB

Comments LAeq LAmax LA1 LA10 LA90

Thursday 21.11.2013 14:00 – 15:00 77.7 81.2 80.1 79.1 75.9

15:00 – 16:00 77.3 81.1 79.5 78.5 75.7

16:00 – 17:00 77.2 81.0 79.4 78.4 75.6

17:00 – 18:00 76.8 82.1 79.1 78.1 74.9

18:00 – 19:00 77.0 80.9 79.4 78.5 75.5

19:00 – 20:00 77.1 81.0 79.7 78.6 74.8

20:00 – 21:00 76.3 81.1 79.4 78.1 73.3

21:00 – 22:00 75.2 81.4 78.8 77.3 71.4

22:00 – 23:00 73.2 80.5 77.5 75.8 68.9

23:00 – 24:00 72.5 80.3 77.1 75.4 67.4

Friday 22.11.2013

00:00 – 01:00 71.9 79.4 77.2 75.1 65.9

01:00 – 02:00 71.3 79.3 76.9 74.9 64.3

02:00 – 03:00 71.0 78.7 76.4 74.5 63.2

03:00 – 04:00 71.0 79.8 76.5 74.6 63.5

04:00 – 05:00 72.0 79.2 77.0 75.1 65.8

05:00 – 06:00 74.0 80.0 77.9 76.4 69.6

06:00 – 07:00 76.7 81.1 79.5 78.3 73.9

07:00 – 08:00 77.5 82.7 80.1 79.0 75.2

08:00 – 09:00 77.5 81.5 80.1 79.1 75.1

09:00 – 10:00 76.8 81.3 79.5 78.4 74.4

10:00 – 11:00 76.9 81.5 79.6 78.5 74.5

11:00 – 12:00 76.8 80.5 79.3 78.2 74.5

12:00 – 13:00 77.0 83.9 79.4 78.4 74.8

13:00 – 14:00 75.8 80.7 79.0 77.8 70.6

Weekday Average

Day 77 82 80 79 75

Evening 76 81 79 77 72

Night 73 80 77 76 67

LA10,18-hour 78


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Baseline Noise Levels at Woodlands Farm (Façade)

Measurements were undertaken with a class 1 Cirrus Optimus Green sound level meter (Serial Number – G061729). The instrument was set up in a façade location at a height of approximately 1.5 m above ground level. The instrument was calibrated at the start of the survey and checked at the end. A small calibration drift of 0.6 dB was experienced at this location between the original calibration and the calibration check undertaken on meter collection. At the start and end of the survey it was noted that the M6 motorway was the dominant noise source at this location. Weather conditions were dry and partially sunny with a very light wind.



Thursday 21.11.2013

15:00 – 16:00 69.1 73.1 71.3 70.4 67.5

16:00 – 17:00 69.2 72.8 71.2 70.3 67.7

17:00 – 18:00 68.6 72.0 70.7 69.7 67.0

18:00 – 19:00 68.6 73.1 70.9 69.9 66.7

19:00 – 20:00 68.1 73.1 71.1 69.9 65.4

20:00 – 21:00 67.1 74.9 70.7 69.1 64.0

21:00 – 22:00 66.6 73.9 70.5 68.7 63.3

22:00 – 23:00 65.0 72.1 69.5 67.6 60.2

23:00 – 24:00 64.7 72.8 69.9 67.6 59.4

Friday 22.11.2013

00:00 – 01:00 63.5 73.1 68.9 66.4 58.5

01:00 – 02:00 62.8 71.7 68.5 65.9 56.8

02:00 – 03:00 62.4 73.2 68.3 65.5 56.0

03:00 – 04:00 63.1 71.6 68.7 66.1 57.1

04:00 – 05:00 64.3 72.0 69.2 67.1 59.2

05:00 – 06:00 66.2 74.8 70.3 68.6 62.1

06:00 – 07:00 68.1 73.4 71.1 69.8 65.4

07:00 – 08:00 68.9 74.3 71.4 70.3 66.8

08:00 – 09:00 68.9 73.3 71.4 70.4 66.4

09:00 – 10:00 68.6 75.4 71.4 70.2 66.1

10:00 – 11:00 68.2 76.6 70.9 69.7 65.7

11:00 – 12:00 68.5 72.8 70.9 69.9 66.3

12:00 – 13:00 68.4 73.2 70.8 69.8 66.4

13:00 – 14:00 68.5 72.2 70.8 69.7 66.5

14:00 – 14:51 67.3 72.2 70.1 68.9 64.6

Weekday Average

Day 69 73 71 70 67

Evening 67 73 70 69 63

Night 65 73 69 67 59

LA10,18-hour 70


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Baseline Noise Levels at 219 Heath Road (Façade)

Measurements were undertaken with a class 1 Cirrus CR:811 sound level meter (Serial Number – C19301FD). The instrument was set up in a façade location at a height of approximately 1.5 m above ground level. The instrument was calibrated at the start of the survey and checked at the end. There was no significant change in calibration. At the start and end of the survey it was noted that the M6 motorway was the dominant noise source at this location, with other sources including overhead aircraft, birdsong, a neighbour gardening and school children in the distance. Weather conditions were dry and partially sunny with a very light wind.



Thursday 21.11.2013 11:39 – 12:00 68.5 72.5 71.1 69.9 66.4 12:00 – 13:00 68.2 72.7 70.9 69.6 66.0 13:00 – 14:00 68.5 75.5 71.8 70.0 66.6

14:00 – 15:00 68.6 74.5 71.4 70.0 66.7

15:00 – 16:00 67.9 72.8 70.4 69.2 66.3

16:00 – 17:00 67.8 70.8 69.5 68.7 66.5

17:00 – 18:00 67.8 71.3 69.6 68.8 66.5

18:00 – 19:00 68.6 72.6 70.8 69.7 67.1

19:00 – 20:00 68.1 72.1 70.4 69.4 66.3

20:00 – 21:00 67.2 72.2 69.6 68.5 65.4

21:00 – 22:00 65.9 71.3 68.8 67.4 63.7

22:00 – 23:00 64.3 70.2 67.4 65.9 61.7

23:00 – 24:00 63.8 70.0 66.9 65.3 61.5

Friday 22.11.2013

00:00 – 01:00 62.7 70.2 66.0 64.5 59.6

01:00 – 02:00 62.2 68.7 66.0 64.2 59.0

02:00 – 03:00 62.6 83.6 66.3 64.0 58.6

03:00 – 04:00 62.1 69.3 66.0 64.1 58.7

04:00 – 05:00 63.4 70.8 67.0 65.3 60.4

05:00 – 06:00 65.2 71.8 68.3 66.8 62.7

06:00 – 07:00 66.5 70.3 68.6 67.7 64.8

07:00 – 08:00 68.3 76.4 70.2 69.4 66.6

08:00 – 09:00 68.4 72.7 68.7 68.5 66.7

09:00 – 10:00 67.7 71.7 67.2 67.1 65.4

10:00 – 11:00 67.0 73.1 66.7 66.5 64.6

11:00 – 12:00 67.4 71.5 67.8 67.6 65.3

12:00 – 12:39 67.6 72.8 69.6 68.7 65.8

Weekday Average

Day 68 73 70 69 66

Evening 67 72 69 68 64

Night 64 72 67 65 61

LA10,18-hour 68


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Baseline Noise Levels at Cherry Tree Cottage (Free-field)

Measurements were undertaken with a class 1 Cirrus CR:811 sound level meter (Serial Number – C19303FD). The instrument was set up in a free-field location at a height of approximately 1.5 m above ground level. The instrument was calibrated at the start of the survey and checked at the end. There was no significant change in calibration. At the start and end of the survey it was noted that the M6 motorway was the dominant noise source at this location, with other sources including birdsong. Weather conditions were dry and partially sunny with a very light wind, although there was a short shower during meter set up.



Thursday 21.11.2013

13:10 – 14:00 64.0 73.7 67.3 65.8 61.6

14:00 – 15:00 64.3 71.2 67.1 65.7 62.4

15:00 – 16:00 62.4 69.3 65.9 64.3 59.6

16:00 – 17:00 62.3 68.7 66.1 64.4 59.0

17:00 – 18:00 62.6 69.0 65.7 64.0 60.6

18:00 – 19:00 62.8 69.2 65.9 64.1 61.2

19:00 – 20:00 63.8 71.0 67.0 65.3 61.6

20:00 – 21:00 61.6 67.6 64.7 62.9 59.6

21:00 – 22:00 59.5 68.8 62.2 60.7 57.5

22:00 – 23:00 58.6 68.3 63.1 60.3 55.2

23:00 – 24:00 58.0 65.5 62.3 60.1 54.4

Friday 22.11.2013

00:00 – 01:00 56.4 64.8 60.2 58.0 53.5

01:00 – 02:00 54.4 65.3 57.7 55.9 51.5

02:00 – 03:00 54.7 62.4 58.3 56.1 51.4

03:00 – 04:00 55.0 62.3 58.7 56.5 52.0

04:00 – 05:00 56.1 66.0 59.5 57.6 53.4

05:00 – 06:00 59.0 68.0 62.7 60.4 56.7

06:00 – 07:00 61.6 72.0 65.4 63.2 59.2

07:00 – 08:00 63.1 69.8 65.9 64.5 61.3

08:00 – 09:00 63.0 70.5 65.9 64.1 61.2

09:00 – 10:00 61.5 67.3 64.2 62.7 59.3

10:00 – 11:00 60.8 68.0 64.1 62.1 58.7

11:00 – 12:00 60.2 70.7 63.8 61.7 57.9

12:00 – 13:00 61.4 69.6 64.9 63.0 58.7

13:00 – 13:39 61.5 68.3 64.6 63.0 59.4

Weekday Average

Day 62 70 65 64 60

Evening 61 69 64 62 59

Night 58 66 61 59 54

LA10,18-hour 63


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Baseline Noise Levels at 28 Holly Grove (Free-field)

Measurements were undertaken with a class 1 Cirrus CR:811 sound level meter (Serial Number – C19301FD). The instrument was set up in a free-field location at a height of approximately 1.5 m above ground level. The instrument was calibrated at the start of the survey and checked at the end. A small calibration drift of 0.9 dB was experienced at this location between the original calibration and the calibration check undertaken on meter collection. At the start and end of the survey it was noted that the M6 motorway was the dominant noise source at this location, with other noise sources noted including birdsong and aircraft overhead. Weather conditions were dry and overcast, with a light breeze.



Tuesday 26.11.2013 12:25 – 13:00 63.1 75.3 68.1 64.9 60.6

13:00 – 14:00 60.8 72.4 65.8 62.0 58.9

14:00 – 15:00 61.2 73.3 65.5 62.3 59.5

15:00 – 16:00 65.0 74.9 68.0 66.4 62.9

16:00 – 17:00 64.8 71.2 67.1 65.9 63.4

17:00 – 18:00 64.3 77.4 67.0 65.6 62.5

18:00 – 19:00 64.2 70.8 67.2 65.5 62.6

19:00 – 20:00 63.3 73.5 68.1 64.6 61.2

20:00 – 21:00 60.6 71.5 65.1 61.7 58.8

21:00 – 22:00 60.8 70.7 64.5 62.5 58.3

22:00 – 23:00 60.4 69.4 63.8 62.1 58.0

23:00 – 24:00 59.3 65.3 62.9 61.0 56.8

Wednesday 27.11.2013

00:00 – 01:00 58.2 66.0 62.2 60.3 55.1

01:00 – 02:00 58.5 68.8 62.7 60.7 55.2

02:00 – 03:00 60.1 69.3 64.8 62.2 56.6

03:00 – 04:00 59.6 67.1 63.7 61.6 56.3

04:00 – 05:00 60.8 69.5 64.8 62.8 58.0

05:00 – 06:00 62.6 71.6 66.0 64.4 59.7

06:00 – 07:00 65.2 77.1 69.1 66.8 63.0

07:00 – 08:00 66.1 77.8 69.2 67.3 64.2

08:00 – 09:00 65.7 77.7 69.4 67.5 62.0

09:00 – 10:00 65.8 79.1 69.7 67.4 63.4

10:00 – 11:00 65.7 78.9 69.9 67.1 63.5

11:00 – 12:00 64.9 73.6 68.5 66.4 62.7

12:00 – 12:16 65.1 75.9 67.7 66.5 62.9

Weekday Average

Day 65 75 68 66 62

Evening 61 71 65 63 59

Night 61 69 65 62 58

LA10,18-hour 65


Rev.: 0

129 Issued: 24/10/14

Baseline Noise Levels at Moss Farm (Façade)

Measurements were undertaken with a class 1 Cirrus Optimus Green sound level meter (Serial Number – G061732). The instrument was set up in a façade location at a height of approximately 1.5 m above ground level. The instrument was calibrated at the start of the survey and checked at the end. There was no significant change in calibration. At the start of the survey it was noted that the M6 motorway was the dominant noise source at this location and no other noise sources were audible. Weather conditions were dry and overcast with a light breeze.



Tuesday 26.11.2013 08:29 – 9:00 76.2 80.4 79.0 77.9 73.6 09:00 – 10:00 76.2 82.2 79.1 77.9 73.4 10:00 – 11:00 75.4 80.7 78.8 77.4 72.0 11:00 – 12:00 75.1 83.0 78.6 77.1 71.4 12:00 – 13:00 75.4 82.7 78.6 77.3 72.1

13:00 – 14:00 74.6 81.5 78.1 76.7 71.3

14:00 – 15:00 74.8 81.2 78.2 76.8 71.8

15:00 – 16:00 75.2 80.0 78.3 77.0 72.5

16:00 – 17:00 74.5 79.8 77.7 76.4 72.0

17:00 – 18:00 74.5 83.2 77.7 76.3 71.8

18:00 – 19:00 74.2 79.5 77.5 76.2 71.1

19:00 – 20:00 74.0 82.5 77.8 76.3 69.7

20:00 – 21:00 72.6 81.1 77.2 75.3 67.4

21:00 – 22:00 71.9 81.1 76.9 75.0 65.1

22:00 – 23:00 72.1 79.8 77.2 75.3 65.0

23:00 – 24:00 69.6 78.3 75.9 73.5 61.2


00:00 – 01:00 68.9 78.5 75.8 73.3 59.3

01:00 – 02:00 69.4 79.9 76.1 73.8 59.7

02:00 – 03:00 69.8 78.5 76.3 74.1 59.5

03:00 – 04:00 69.9 79.6 76.3 74.0 60.9

04:00 – 05:00 70.8 78.8 76.4 74.4 63.9

05:00 – 06:00 73.1 79.7 77.4 75.7 68.1

06:00 – 07:00 74.9 81.6 78.2 76.8 71.6

07:00 – 08:00 75.5 82.4 78.4 77.1 72.9

08:00 – 08:38 75.7 80.8 78.5 77.3 73.4

Weekday Average

Day 75 81 78 77 72

Evening 73 81 77 75 67

Night 71 79 77 74 63

LA10,18-hour 76


Rev.: 0

130 Issued: 24/10/14

Baseline Noise Levels at Mill Lane House (Façade)

Measurements were undertaken with a class 1 Cirrus Optimus Green sound level meter (Serial Number – G061729). The instrument was set up in a façade location at a height of approximately 1.5 m above ground level. The instrument was calibrated at the start of the survey and checked at the end. There was no significant change in calibration. At the start and end of the survey it was noted that the M6 motorway was the dominant noise source at this location, with other noise sources noted including traffic on Byley Lane, birdsong, and occasional aircraft overhead. Weather conditions were dry and overcast with a light breeze.



Tuesday 26.11.2013 09:47 – 10:00 56.8 77.3 67.2 56.6 53.5 10:00 – 11:00 56.9 75.7 67.4 56.8 53.3 11:00 – 12:00 57.9 74.9 64.9 59.8 54.8 12:00 – 13:00 56.6 73.5 66.7 57.0 53.5 13:00 – 14:00 56.1 75.4 66.0 56.2 53.1

14:00 – 15:00 59.5 74.1 66.8 61.2 54.5

15:00 – 16:00 60.8 76.1 67.4 62.0 58.5

16:00 – 17:00 59.3 75.7 67.8 60.5 55.7

17:00 – 18:00 60.9 77.4 69.3 62.2 57.6

18:00 – 19:00 60.2 75.2 67.3 61.3 57.5

19:00 – 20:00 57.5 74.8 66.4 58.5 54.1

20:00 – 21:00 56.3 72.1 61.4 57.7 53.8

21:00 – 22:00 54.8 71.0 58.8 56.3 52.4

22:00 – 23:00 54.4 73.0 58.2 55.8 52.0

23:00 – 24:00 53.5 70.4 57.4 55.2 50.7


00:00 – 01:00 53.0 70.0 57.0 54.7 50.1

01:00 – 02:00 53.4 61.7 57.9 55.5 50.2

02:00 – 03:00 55.7 65.2 60.3 58.0 52.3

03:00 – 04:00 56.3 65.0 60.7 58.6 52.9

04:00 – 05:00 57.5 68.3 61.3 59.4 54.6

05:00 – 06:00 60.8 75.9 64.5 62.5 57.9

06:00 – 07:00 62.7 75.5 66.2 64.1 60.4 Foggy conditions forecast





Weekday Average

Day 59 75 67 60 55

Evening 56 73 61 57 53

Night 57 68 60 58 53

LA10,18-hour 59


Rev.: 0

131 Issued: 24/10/14

Baseline Noise Levels at Oakside (Free-field)

Measurements were undertaken with a class 1 Cirrus Optimus Green sound level meter (Serial Number – G061733). The instrument was set up in a free-field location at a height of approximately 1.5 m above ground level. The instrument was calibrated at the start of the survey and checked at the end. There was no significant change in calibration. At the start and end of the survey it was noted that the M6 motorway was the dominant noise source at this location. Other noise sources noted included birdsong. Weather conditions were dry and overcast with a light breeze.



Tuesday 26.11.2013 10:19 – 11:00 60.8 82.1 64.6 62.8 58.2 11:00 – 12:00 61.1 71.9 64.1 62.6 59.0 12:00 – 13:00 59.9 67.3 62.3 61.1 58.2

13:00 – 14:00 59.2 65.6 61.6 60.5 57.3

14:00 – 15:00 62.1 73.4 65.4 63.8 59.3

15:00 – 16:00 64.3 71.0 66.7 65.5 62.8

16:00 – 17:00 63.1 68.7 65.8 64.5 60.9

17:00 – 18:00 61.7 66.9 64.8 63.3 59.7

18:00 – 19:00 62.7 68.3 65.8 64.8 58.4

19:00 – 20:00 60.3 67.0 64.5 62.4 57.3

20:00 – 21:00 58.0 66.7 62.1 60.3 55.4

21:00 – 22:00 57.7 66.7 60.6 59.1 55.5

22:00 – 23:00 56.8 66.5 60.4 58.5 54.2

23:00 – 24:00 55.4 63.2 58.9 57.2 52.6


00:00 – 01:00 55.0 63.1 58.9 57.0 52.1

01:00 – 02:00 55.8 64.4 59.9 57.5 53.0

02:00 – 03:00 58.2 66.8 62.9 60.5 54.9

03:00 – 04:00 59.2 68.5 63.9 61.4 55.8

04:00 – 05:00 61.2 68.8 65.5 63.3 58.0

05:00 – 06:00 64.3 70.8 67.8 66.1 61.3





Weekday Average

Day 62 69 65 63 59

Evening 58 67 62 60 56

Night 60 67 63 60 55

LA10,18-hour 62


Rev.: 0

132 Issued: 24/10/14

Baseline Noise Levels at The Grange (Façade)

Measurements were undertaken with a class 1 Cirrus CR:811 sound level meter (Serial Number C19302FD). The instrument was set up in a façade location at a height of approximately 1.5 m above ground level. The instrument was calibrated at the start of the survey and checked at the end. There was no significant change in calibration. At the start of the survey it was noted that the M6 motorway was the dominant noise source at this location, with other sources including birdsong. Weather conditions were dry and overcast with a light breeze.



Tuesday 26.11.2013 11:00 – 12:00 64.6 70.9 66.7 65.8 63.3 12:00 – 13:00 64.5 68.8 66.5 65.7 62.9 13:00 – 14:00 64.7 69.4 67.2 66.0 63.0

14:00 – 15:00 65.4 71.1 67.5 66.6 64.0

15:00 – 16:00 64.8 68.3 67.2 66.2 63.4

16:00 – 17:00 63.5 69.5 65.7 64.8 61.8

17:00 – 18:00 63.4 70.9 65.8 64.7 62.0

18:00 – 19:00 64.1 75.6 66.2 65.2 62.6

19:00 – 20:00 64.1 69.8 66.5 65.6 61.9

20:00 – 21:00 62.4 69.5 65.4 64.1 60.1

21:00 – 22:00 60.9 72.0 64.1 62.6 58.3

22:00 – 23:00 60.6 69.8 64.1 62.6 57.2

23:00 – 24:00 59.1 65.5 62.8 61.2 55.6


00:00 – 01:00 57.5 63.9 61.8 60.0 52.3

01:00 – 02:00 57.3 64.1 61.7 59.8 52.0

02:00 – 03:00 58.2 68.8 62.9 60.7 53.3

03:00 – 04:00 58.1 65.4 62.5 60.6 52.6

04:00 – 05:00 59.2 65.9 62.9 61.5 55.5

05:00 – 06:00 61.3 66.0 64.4 63.1 58.4

06:00 – 07:00 63.6 68.4 66.1 65.0 61.6

07:00 – 08:00 64.4 72.5 66.5 65.5 63.2

08:00 – 09:00 64.8 69.9 66.7 65.8 63.6

09:00 – 10:00 64.4 68.4 66.4 65.5 63.0

10:00 – 11:00 64.2 68.4 66.6 65.4 62.7

11:00 – 11:19 64.1 71.3 66.1 65.3 62.7

Weekday Average

Day 64 70 67 66 63

Evening 62 70 65 64 59

Night 60 66 63 61 55

LA10,18-hour 65


Rev.: 0

133 Issued: 24/10/14

Baseline Noise Levels at 3 Joiners Square (Free-field)

Measurements were undertaken with a class 1 Cirrus Optimus Green sound level meter (Serial Number – G061729). The instrument was set up in a free-field location at a height of approximately 1.5 metres above ground level. The instrument was calibrated at the start of the survey and checked at the end. There was no significant change in calibration. At the start and end of the survey it was noted that the M6 motorway was the dominant noise source at this location, with other sources including birdsong. Weather conditions were dry, sunny and still during set up. Weather conditions remained dry and still throughout the monitoring period, with a light breeze being noted during collection.



Thursday 12.06.2014 09:41 – 10:00 55.7 75.7 59.9 57.0 53.5 10:00 – 11:00 56.2 78.4 60.6 56.7 53.6 11:00 – 12:00 56.1 67.8 63.7 57.7 53.1 12:00 – 13:00 54.9 68.3 58.7 56.4 52.8 13:00 – 14:00 56.2 69.5 61.5 57.9 53.8

14:00 – 15:00 55.4 68.9 61.0 56.8 53.2

15:00 – 16:00 56.6 71.9 61.3 57.7 53.9

16:00 – 17:00 57.1 68.9 61.6 58.5 53.4

17:00 – 18:00 57.1 72.8 61.6 59.3 52.9

18:00 – 19:00 59.7 82.0 65.4 61.2 56.9

19:00 – 20:00 59.9 67.3 62.5 61.2 58.5

20:00 – 21:00 60.4 71.2 64.7 61.3 58.7

21:00 – 22:00 60.0 72.5 64.2 61.6 57.9

22:00 – 23:00 58.9 67.9 62.7 60.2 57.0 23:00 – 24:00 57.9 62.2 60.3 59.3 56.0

Friday 13.06.2014

00:00 – 01:00 58.0 63.4 60.9 59.6 55.8

01:00 – 02:00 56.5 61.7 59.6 58.1 54.1

02:00 – 03:00 56.8 62.2 59.6 58.3 54.2

03:00 – 04:00 56.9 69.4 60.9 58.9 53.8

04:00 – 05:00 55.8 66.4 59.6 57.7 53.3

05:00 – 06:00 56.5 67.7 62.6 57.7 54.4

06:00 – 07:00 56.8 64.3 61.3 57.9 54.8

07:00 – 08:00 57.3 68.4 62.9 58.3 55.5

08:00 – 09:00 59.0 72.6 64.7 60.0 56.6

09:00 – 10:00 56.1 65.9 59.0 57.3 54.7

10:00 – 11:00 57.3 73.9 65.0 57.9 55.0

11:00 – 12:00 57.2 73.1 66.1 58.6 54.1

12:00 – 13:00 57.4 71.7 66.3 59.0 53.5

13:00 – 14:00 57.1 71.1 64.9 58.5 53.0

14:00 – 15:00 58.3 69.4 64.6 59.7 55.9

15:00 – 16:00 58.2 76.4 66.4 58.9 54.3

16:00 – 17:00 57.5 74.0 65.0 59.0 53.4

17:00 – 18:00 58.7 71.7 63.2 60.6 55.0

18:00 – 19:00 59.3 70.3 63.6 60.8 56.9

19:00 – 20:00 59.3 68.6 62.6 60.9 56.2

20:00 – 21:00 59.8 73.0 63.1 61.2 56.3


Rev.: 0

134 Issued: 24/10/14



21:00 – 22:00 57.6 71.5 62.6 59.3 54.7

22:00 – 23:00 58.1 66.3 61.0 59.5 56.0 23:00 – 24:00 55.7 60.7 58.2 57.1 53.5

Saturday 14.06.2014

00:00 – 01:00 52.8 57.0 55.6 54.4 50.3

01:00 – 02:00 52.7 58.2 55.7 54.5 49.9

02:00 – 03:00 55.5 64.0 60.1 57.4 52.3

03:00 – 04:00 55.6 68.5 60.8 57.3 53.1

04:00 – 05:00 55.8 65.9 59.1 57.3 53.6

05:00 – 06:00 56.2 62.6 59.7 57.7 54.1

06:00 – 07:00 57.4 65.5 60.4 58.8 55.6

07:00 – 08:00 58.2 67.5 61.6 59.7 56.1

08:00 – 09:00 59.0 73.3 64.0 60.1 56.8

09:00 – 10:00 59.5 70.9 64.3 61.0 57.2

10:00 – 11:00 58.5 65.7 61.8 60.3 56.1

11:00 – 12:00 58.1 67.0 62.0 59.5 55.9

13:00 – 14:00 58.2 69.6 61.7 59.8 55.3

14:00 – 15:00 57.9 66.6 61.7 59.6 55.3

15:00 – 16:00 58.1 66.1 60.9 59.4 56.5

16:00 – 17:00 58.8 69.2 62.1 60.2 56.7

17:00 – 18:00 60.1 73.0 66.5 61.3 57.9

18:00 – 19:00 59.7 65.7 62.2 61.1 57.9

19:00 – 20:00 59.0 73.2 65.5 60.0 56.9

20:00 – 21:00 57.1 70.9 64.8 58.3 54.1

21:00 – 22:00 56.3 71.7 63.0 57.8 53.0

22:00 – 23:00 54.3 60.6 57.2 55.9 51.9

23:00 – 24:00 50.8 59.3 55.8 53.1 46.6

Sunday 15.06.2014

00:00 – 01:00 48.9 56.5 53.2 51.3 44.8

01:00 – 02:00 47.8 58.4 53.2 50.4 42.1

02:00 – 03:00 52.1 67.8 59.3 54.5 45.2

03:00 – 04:00 54.6 69.5 61.8 57.6 47.0

04:00 – 05:00 51.0 67.7 59.3 52.9 45.2

05:00 – 06:00 51.8 67.9 60.0 53.4 47.6

06:00 – 07:00 53.6 68.2 61.2 55.0 50.0

07:00 – 08:00 54.3 67.9 59.7 55.8 51.6

08:00 – 09:00 56.4 70.7 60.7 57.6 53.9

09:00 – 10:00 56.4 65.1 59.5 57.5 54.9

10:00 – 11:00 57.4 69.4 61.3 58.5 55.8

11:00 – 12:00 57.5 69.7 62.7 58.5 55.8

13:00 – 14:00 57.8 67.3 61.1 58.9 56.3

14:00 – 15:00 58.8 68.8 62.9 60.0 56.9

15:00 – 16:00 58.6 67.7 61.2 59.9 56.8

16:00 – 17:00 59.2 71.4 62.3 60.3 57.6

17:00 – 18:00 59.8 74.5 62.4 60.6 58.3

18:00 – 19:00 60.0 69.7 62.2 61.0 58.7

19:00 – 20:00 60.9 68.9 63.7 62.0 59.6


Rev.: 0

135 Issued: 24/10/14



20:00 – 21:00 61.1 68.8 63.9 62.5 59.2

21:00 – 22:00 59.9 68.2 62.8 61.1 58.1

22:00 – 23:00 57.6 64.8 60.5 59.1 55.4

23:00 – 24:00 55.6 61.3 58.7 57.4 53.1

Monday 16.06.2014

00:00 – 00:50 54.4 64.5 58.4 56.1 51.5

Weekday and

Weekend Average

Day 58 70 62 59 55

Evening 59 69 63 60 56

Night 55 63 59 56 51

Weekday LA10,18-hour 59

Baseline Noise Levels adjacent to road near Garth Cottage (Free-field) to represent Mistletoe Cottages

Measurements were undertaken with a class 1 Cirrus Optimus Green sound level meter (Serial Number – G061732). The instrument was set up in a free-field location at a height of approximately 1.5 m above ground level. The instrument was set up on Alsager Road, to the east of the M6, at a distance from the M6 similar to the façade of Mistletoe Cottages. This measurement was therefore intended to represent baseline noise levels at Mistletoe Cottages. The instrument was calibrated at the start of the survey and checked at the end. There was no significant change in calibration. During the survey, the M6 motorway was noted as the dominant noise source. Other sources noted during the survey were local traffic passing on Smithy Road including large agricultural vehicles, dogs barking occasionally, machinery noise in the distance and pedestrians passing by the meter. Weather conditions were dry, sunny and still through the monitoring period.



Thursday 12.06.2014 10:05 – 11:00 70.7 104.8 76.6 68.9 59.2 11:00 – 12:00 66.0 85.7 75.3 68.4 58.9

12:00 – 13:00 66.2 87.9 75.4 68.4 58.9

13:00 – 13:05 64.4 77.2 72.7 67.3 58.2

Average 68 92 76 69 59

LA10,18-hour 68


Rev.: 0

136 Issued: 24/10/14

Baseline Noise Levels at Garth Cottage (Free-field)

Measurements were undertaken with a class 1 Cirrus CR:811 sound level meter (Serial Number – C17205FD). The instrument was set up in a free-field location at a height of approximately 1.5 m above ground level. The instrument was set up on Alsager Road, at a similar distance from the M6 as Garth Cottage. The instrument was calibrated at the start of the survey and checked at the end. There was no significant change in calibration. During the survey, the M6 motorway was noted as the dominant noise source. Other sources noted during the survey were local traffic passing on Smithy Road including large agricultural vehicles, dogs barking occasionally, machinery noise in the distance and pedestrians passing by the meter. Weather conditions were dry, sunny and still through the monitoring period.



Thursday 12.06.2014 10:00 – 11:00 67.9 88.3 75.9 68.0 59.0 11:00 – 12:00 65.1 80.8 73.9 67.7 58.9

12:00 – 13:00 65.3 80.8 73.8 67.6 59.0

Average 66 83 75 68 59

LA10,18-hour 67

Baseline Noise Levels adjacent to Oak Tree Lane (Free-field) to represent The Haven

Measurements were undertaken with a class 1 Cirrus Optimus Green sound level meter (Serial Number – G061732). The instrument was set up in a free-field location at a height of approximately 1.5 m above ground level. The instrument was set up on Oak Tree Lane, at a similar distance from the M6 as The Haven. The instrument was calibrated at the start of the survey and checked at the end. There was no significant change in calibration. During the survey it was noted that the M6 motorway was the dominant noise source at this location. Other noise sources included sirens and lawn-mowing nearby. Weather conditions were dry, warm and mostly cloudy with a very light wind.



Tuesday 17.06.2014 12:45 – 13:15 69.6 82.1 73.0 71.5 66.0

13:15 – 13:45 71.6 75.5 74.1 73.1 69.6

13:45 – 14:15 72.0 77.0 74.5 73.5 69.6

14:15 – 14:45 72.0 77.6 74.5 73.5 69.7 14:45 – 15:15 72.0 82.1 74.6 73.4 69.9

15:15 – 15:45 71.4 82.0 74.0 72.8 68.9

Average 72 79 74 73 69

LA10,18-hour 72


Rev.: 0

137 Issued: 24/10/14

Baseline Noise Levels adjacent to Oak Tree Lane (Free-field) to represent Allotment Wood

Measurements were undertaken with a class 1 Cirrus Optimus Green sound level meter (Serial Number – G061733). The instrument was set up in a free-field location at a height of approximately 1.5 m above ground level. The instrument was set up on Oak Tree Lane, at a similar distance from the M6 as Allotment Wood. The instrument was calibrated at the start of the survey and checked at the end. There was no significant change in calibration. During the survey it was noted that the M6 motorway was the dominant noise source at this location. Other noise sources included tree leaves rustling, sirens and lawn-mowing nearby. Weather conditions were dry, warm and mostly cloudy with a very light wind.



Tuesday 17.06.2014 12:45 – 13:15 59.1 66.5 61.9 60.5 57.0

13:15 – 13:45 60.4 66.5 62.5 61.7 58.6

13:45 – 14:15 60.9 65.7 63.2 62.1 59.0

14:15 – 14:45* 65.4 79.7 76.5 68.2 59.2 14:45 – 15:15 60.4 70.7 63.0 61.6 58.8

15:15 – 15:45 59.9 72.0 62.9 61.1 58.3

Average 62 69 63 61 58

LA10,18-hour 60

* Note – period between 14:15 and 14:45 has not been included in the averages, as it was noted that a resident

was using a lawnmower during this period, which led to elevated noise levels being measured


Rev.: 0

138 Issued: 24/10/14

APPENDIX 9.1 : VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

Introduction

The methodology has been derived in accordance with the following guidance documents:

Highways Agency, November 2010, Interim Advice Note 135/10 ‘Landscape and Visual Effects Assessment’ (IAN 135/10). This replaces Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Volume 11, Section 3, Part 5, ‘Landscape Effects’.

The methodology also takes account of:

Landscape Institute/ Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, 2013, Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment, 3rd Edition, Routledge (GLVIA); and

Natural England / Scottish Natural Heritage, 2002, Landscape Character Assessment Guidance for England and Scotland.

Effects on physical landscape elements have not been assessed as the SM scheme involves limited interventions to an established motorway corridor, and there are no statutory landscape designations within 1 km of the proposed scheme. However, effects on landscape character have been assessed as it is likely that the scheme would change the visual and perceptual characteristics of the landscape. Effects on visual receptors have also been assessed.

The process of Visual Impact Assessment takes account of the way in which people visually perceive the landscape. The landscape takes its character from a combination of elements, including landforms, land-use, vegetation cover, field patterns and boundaries, settlement patterns and types of buildings, roads, railways and rights of way. Landscapes vary considerably in both character and quality, and they are key components of the distinctiveness of any local area or region.

Human beings also experience the landscape as a visual phenomenon, and the quality of views in any given area can make a significant contribution to ‘quality of life’. In some areas, views can also be important to the local economy. Therefore, Visual Impact Assessment seeks to identify where existing views, or their absence, would be altered by any proposed changes in the landscape, and to assess the significance of those changes, taking into account the quality and extent of existing views, the number of people affected and the nature of the change.

Visual Impact Assessment

The following section describes the different stages involved in the production of a visual impact assessment.

Baseline conditions

The visual amenity baseline has been described for the existing year (2014) and has considered any changes that might occur prior to construction in 2015. It has been informed by aerial photographs and OS data, collating information on topography, landform, land-use, vegetation and landscape pattern. This information has also been used to help determine the approximate Zone of Visual Influence (ZVI), which was then confirmed on site to take into account any local variations in vegetation cover, built form and topography. Once confirmed, the ZVI was then used to inform the study area and visual receptors identified from within it.


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National and local planning policy has also been considered to determine any landscape related policy of relevance to the scheme, as well as national and district landscape character assessments to help gain an understanding of the key characteristics of the landscape.

Assessment years

The timescale over which effects of the scheme would be felt varies according to the nature of the impact and the time taken for mitigation to become fully effective. The varying nature of landscape and visual effects throughout the timeline of the proposed development has been taken into account in this assessment. The timescales applied within this assessment are as follows:

2015 to 2017 – Construction Period: considers construction activities, temporary works and construction traffic during the Construction Period. Assessments for each landscape and visual receptor during the Construction Period have been made on a day where effects are most significant for the individual receptor.

2017 – Opening Year: considers the operation of the scheme on a winter’s day in the Opening Year before mitigation planting has begun to take effect.

2032 – Future Year: considers the effects of mitigation planting establishment on a summer’s day in the fifteenth year after opening. Mitigation planting is assumed to be substantially effective.

Landscape character assessment

Only the visual and perceptual impacts on landscape character from the proposed scheme have been considered in this assessment. In order to do this, the study area was broken down into local landscape character areas (LCAs) based on those areas in existing landscape character assessments. These LCAs have been assessed in terms of quality and value to help determine the sensitivity of the landscape character.

GLVIA defines landscape quality as follows: “A measure of the physical state of the landscape. It may include the extent to which typical character is represented in individual areas, the intactness of the landscape and the condition of individual elements.” The description of landscape quality for each character area is based on descriptions within existing landscape character assessments. Landscape quality has been described using the following criteria:

Highest Quality – areas that exhibit a strong landscape structure with valued features that contribute to the wider landscape character and may be considered to be of particular importance to conserve. Includes the most aesthetically attractive landscapes, which are often designated for their natural beauty.

Very Attractive – areas that exhibit a recognisable landscape structure, such as diverse, semi-natural or farmed landscape with natural features. Normally abundant woodland cover together with a high distribution of trees, hedgerows, streams and other naturalised unpolluted water corridors. May be designated for their natural beauty.

Good – countryside with some variety in farmland cover. Settlements and villages with pockets of open space and public recreation areas. There is a reasonable distribution of semi-natural vegetation, trees and shrub cover and the overall view of the area is pleasant. May be designated for their natural beauty.

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particularly aesthetically attractive, but with more value than a poor quality landscape. Land may be within a Green Belt or have a local landscape designation.

Poor – includes detractors such as power lines, industrial derelict or inappropriate built forms with no aesthetic value or evidence of strategic planning. There is lack of mature vegetation cover and no landscape designations apply. Intensively farmed landscape, which has lost most of its features.

GLVIA defines landscape value as follows: “The relative value that is attached to different landscapes by society. A landscape may be valued by different stakeholders for a whole variety of reasons.” The description of landscape and townscape value for each character area takes account of:

International, national and local landscape designations;

Policies in local planning documents;

Areas of local community interest such as local green spaces, village greens or allotments;

Status of cultural heritage or ecological features;

Recreation value; and

Scenic quality and perceptual aspects.

Landscape and townscape value has been described using the following criteria:

Table A9.1.1: Local landscape character area (LCA) value criteria

Landscape Character Value

Criteria Typical Scale

Exceptional High importance and rarity; very attractive; no or limited potential for substitution.

International or National

High High importance and rarity; very attractive as a whole or in part; limited potential for substitution.

National, Regional or Local

Medium Medium importance and rarity; typical or pleasant; potential for substitution.

Regional or Local

Low Low importance or rarity; poor quality and condition, easily substituted.

Local

Visual assessment

The visual assessment considers changes in views from residential and commercial properties, local roads and public rights of way due to the proposed scheme. Changes in views would result from the loss of existing landscape components such as vegetation, the restriction of long distance views, changes to landscape character and the introduction of new features such as construction activity, earthworks, structures, lighting and traffic.

The Zone of Visual Influence (ZVI) is the area from which the proposed scheme or part of the scheme may be visible. It reflects the visibility of the proposals based upon the topography of the surrounding area and elements such as buildings and vegetation. There are areas within the ZVI which do not have views of the scheme due to local variations in vegetation, built form and topography. It is not always precise and is only an indication of the area within which the most significant visual effects may be expected.


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Sensitivity of landscape character areas and visual receptors

IAN 135/10 defines landscape sensitivity as: “The degree to which a particular landscape type or area can accommodate change arising from a particular development without detrimental effects on its character.” Sensitivity reflects the vulnerability of the landscape/ townscape to accommodate the proposed change. It is also based on its importance in relation to national and local designations, its perceived value to local users and consultees, and any intrinsic aesthetic characteristics such as its contribution to local landscape quality or sense of place.

In some instances a landscape or townscape with important elements may be of lower sensitivity as a result of its potential tolerance to change, for example, a variable landform or high levels of tree cover. Conversely, a landscape or townscape with few features of interest may be of a higher sensitivity because it is vulnerable to the introduction of a development; for example, a flat landscape with an open character where screen planting would be inappropriate. The assessment has relied upon professional judgement and subjective opinion based on professional experience.

The sensitivity of a visual receptor is based on the viewer’s familiarity with the scene, the activity or occupation that brings them into contact with the view and the nature of the view, whether full or glimpsed, near or distant. It is also determined by the importance of the receptor, the importance of the view, the perceived quality of the view and its ability to accommodate change.

In assessing the effects of the development proposals, the Highways Agency IAN 135/10 recommends criteria for determining the sensitivity of landscape and visual receptors, which have been developed in accordance with the GLVIA. Criteria for landscape character and visual sensitivity are provided in Table A9.1.2.

Table A9.1.2: Landscape character and visual sensitivity criteria

Sensitivity Landscape Character Visual High Landscapes which by nature of

their character would be unable to accommodate change of the type proposed. Typically these would be:

Of high quality with distinctive elements and features making a positive contribution to character and sense of place.

Likely to be designated, but the aspects which underpin such value may also be present outside designated areas, especially at the local scale.

Areas of special recognised value through use, perception or historic and cultural associations.

Likely to contain features and elements that are rare and could not be replaced.

Residential properties with views towards the proposals from ground floor and first floor windows.

Public Rights of Way or other recreational trails (e.g. National Trails, footpaths, bridleways etc.) with open views of the scheme proposals.

Users of recreational facilities where the purpose of that recreation is enjoyment of the countryside (e.g. Country Parks, National Trust or other access land etc.).

Highly valued views (eg. from heritage assets, views featured in art and literature).


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Sensitivity Landscape Character Visual Moderate Landscapes which by nature of

their character would be able to partly accommodate change of the type proposed. Typically these would be:

Comprised of commonplace elements and features creating generally unremarkable character but with some sense of place.

Locally designated, or their value may be expressed through non-statutory local publications.

Containing some features of value through use, perception or historic and cultural associations.

Likely to contain some features and elements that could not be replaced.

Residential properties with limited views due to partial obstruction towards the proposed scheme.

Public Rights of Way or other recreational trails (e.g. National Trails, footpaths, bridleways etc.) with restricted views of the scheme proposals.

Outdoor workers. Users of lower speed

passenger railways. Users of scenic roads,

railways or waterways or users of designated tourist routes.

Schools and other institutional buildings, and their outdoor areas.

Low Landscapes which by nature of their character would be able to accommodate change of the type proposed. Typically these would be:

Comprised of some features and elements that are discordant, derelict or in decline, resulting in indistinct character with little or no sense of place.

Not designated. Containing few, if any,

features of value through use, perception or historic and cultural associations.

Likely to contain few, if any, features and elements that could not be replaced.

Indoor workers. Users of main roads

(e.g. trunk roads) or passengers in public transport on main arterial routes.

Users of higher speed passenger or freight railways.

Users of recreational facilities where the purpose of the recreation is not related to the view (e.g. sports facilities).

Magnitude of impact

The magnitude of impact is the degree of change that would occur during the construction and operation of the proposed scheme. Magnitude is determined by the perceived contrast or integration with existing features and aesthetic character in terms of form, line, colour, texture, density and scale. It also considers the geographical extent and duration of the impacts. Landscape, townscape and visual magnitude of impact have been described as Adverse or Beneficial. Criteria for magnitude of impact are provided in Table A9.1.3.


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Table A9.1.3: Magnitude of impact criteria

Magnitude Landscape Character Visual

Major

Total loss or large scale damage to existing character or distinctive features and elements, and/or the addition of new but uncharacteristic conspicuous features and elements. Large scale improvement of character by the restoration of features and elements, and/or the removal of uncharacteristic and conspicuous features and elements, or by the addition of new distinctive features.

The project, or a part of it, would become the dominant feature or focal point of the view.

Moderate

Partial loss or noticeable damage to existing character or distinctive features and elements, and/or the addition of new but uncharacteristic noticeable features and elements. Partial or noticeable improvement of character by the restoration of existing features and elements, and/or the removal of uncharacteristic and noticeable features and elements, or by the addition of new characteristic features.

The project, or a part of it, would form a noticeable feature or element of the view which is readily apparent to the receptor.

Minor

Slight loss or damage to existing character or features and elements, and/or the addition of new but uncharacteristic features and elements. Slight improvement of character by the restoration of existing features and elements, and/or the removal of uncharacteristic features and elements, or by the addition of new characteristic elements.

The project, or a part of it, would be perceptible but not alter the overall balance of features and elements that comprise the existing view.

Negligible

Barely noticeable loss or damage to existing character or features and elements, and/or the addition of new but uncharacteristic features and elements. Barely noticeable improvement of character by the restoration of existing features and elements, and/or the removal of uncharacteristic features and elements, or by the addition of new characteristic elements.

Only a very small part of the project would be discernible, or it is at such a distance that it would form a barely noticeable feature or element of the view.


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Magnitude Landscape Character Visual

No Change No noticeable loss, damage or alteration to character or features or elements.

No part of the project, or work or activity associated with it, is discernible.

Mitigation

Mitigation measures have been proposed in response to the identification of impacts from the proposed scheme on landscape character areas and visual receptors. The mitigation measures aim to reduce the magnitude or degree of change and therefore reduce the significance of effect from the proposed scheme.

Mitigation measures have been incorporated into the design of the scheme as part of an iterative process to avoid, reduce or offset adverse landscape and visual effects. Mitigation has been identified and fed into landscape mitigation drawings (Drawings 9.5A-J). A description of proposed mitigation measures of relevance to the visual assessment chapter are contained in Table 9.2 in the main text. The beneficial effect of these measures has been taken into account in the assessment of significance of effects.

Significance of effect

An assessment has been made of the sensitivity of each individual landscape, landscape character and visual receptor using a scale of ‘High’, ‘Moderate’ or ‘Low’ sensitivity. The magnitude of impact on each receptor has also been assessed using a scale of ‘Major’, ‘Moderate’, ‘Minor’, ‘Negligible’ or ‘No change’. These sensitivity and impact assessments have been fed into the matrix provided in Table A9.1.4 to determine the significance of effect on each receptor. These levels of significance can either be beneficial or adverse and typical descriptions of these categories are provided in Table A9.1.5.

This matrix forms only a guide to the way that sensitivity and magnitude of impact give rise to a prediction of effects. The assessment of significance of effect relies upon common sense, experience and professional judgement, supported by substantiated reasoning.

The predicted effect may not always fit with the matrix. For example, in assessing the significance of an effect, an assessor may consider changes of a relatively low magnitude to be highly significant if they relate to a highly sensitive (or ‘important’ or ‘vulnerable’) landscape or visual resource, whilst high magnitudes of impact on less sensitive receptors may be deemed to be relatively less significant. The relationship between sensitivity and magnitude of impact is not always linear. This approach is consistent with Section 3 of IAN 135/10.

Adverse or beneficial effects that have a significance value of very large, large or moderate have been considered as the most notable issues as they are likely to result in the greatest change, whereas effects of slight or neutral are considered to be less notable. However, the report still describes and considers slight and neutral effects.

Table A9.1.4: Significance of effect categories

Landscape character/

visual sensitivity

Magnitude of Impact No Change Negligible Minor Moderate Major

High Neutral Slight Slight or Moderate

Moderate or Large

Large or Very Large

Moderate Neutral Neutral or

Slight Slight Moderate

Moderate or Large

Low Neutral Neutral or

Slight Neutral or

Slight Slight

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Table A9.1.5: Typical descriptions of significance of effect categories

Category Landscape Visual

Very Large Beneficial Effect

The project would greatly enhance the character (including quality and value) of the landscape; create an iconic high quality feature and/or series of elements; enable a sense of place to be created or greatly enhanced.

The project would create an iconic new feature that would greatly enhance the view.

Large Beneficial Effect

The project would enhance the character (including quality and value) of the landscape; enable the restoration of characteristic features and elements lost as a result of changes from inappropriate management or development; enable a sense of place to be enhanced.

The project would lead to a major improvement in a view from a highly sensitive receptor.

Moderate Beneficial Effect

The project would improve the character (including quality and value) of the landscape; enable the restoration of characteristic features and elements partially lost or diminished as a result of changes from inappropriate management or development; enable a sense of place to be restored.

The proposals would cause obvious improvement to a view from a moderately sensitive receptor, or perceptible improvement to a view from a more sensitive receptor.

Slight Beneficial Effect

The project would complement the character (including quality and value) of the landscape; maintain or enhance characteristic features and elements; enable some sense of place to be restored.

The project would cause limited improvement to a view from a receptor of medium sensitivity, or would cause greater improvement to a view from a receptor of low sensitivity.

Neutral Effect

The project would maintain the character (including quality and value) of the landscape; blend in with characteristic features and elements; enable a sense of place to be retained.

No perceptible change in the view.

Slight Adverse Effect

The project would not quite fit the character (including quality and value) of the landscape; be at variance with characteristic features and elements; detract from a sense of place.

The project would cause limited deterioration to a view from a receptor of medium sensitivity or cause greater deterioration to a view from a receptor of low sensitivity.


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Category Landscape Visual

Moderate Adverse Effect

- significant

The project would conflict with the character (including quality and value) of the landscape; have an adverse impact on characteristic features or elements; diminish a sense of place

The project would cause obvious deterioration to a view from a moderately sensitive receptor, perceptible damage to a view from a more sensitive receptor.

Large Adverse Effect

- significant

The project would be at considerable variance with the character (including quality and value) of the landscape; degrade or diminish the integrity of a range of characteristic features and elements; damage a sense of place.

The project would cause major deterioration to a view from a highly sensitive receptor, and would constitute a major discordant element in the view.

Very Large Adverse Effect

- significant

The project would be at complete variance with the character (including quality and value) of the landscape; cause the integrity of characteristic features, elements and sense of place to be lost.

The project would cause the loss of views from a highly sensitive receptor, and would constitute a dominant discordant feature in the view.


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APPENDIX 9.2 : VISUAL EFFECTS SCHEDULES

Visual effects for individual receptors are described in the table below. Visual effects have also been shown on Drawings 9.4A – J.

In the table below ‘taller vehicles’ refers to heavy goods vehicles and double decker buses. The height of mitigation vegetation in the Future Year (2032) is assumed to be 8-10m above ground level following 15 years establishment.

In the table below ‘road infrastructure’ is a general term, which covers drainage and electrical works, road restraint barriers, CCTV cameras, speed cameras and small signage.

VISUAL RECEPTOR

TYPE OF VIEW (and distance to

scheme centreline)

USER VIEW

DESCRIPTION

SENSITIVITY (BASELINE

YEAR)

PREDICTED IMPACTS

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT

(without mitigation)

SIGNIFICANCE OF EFFECT


MITIGATION

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT

(with mitigation)

SIGNIFICANCE OF RESIDUAL VISUAL EFFECT

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES P1 Parkfields Farm (1 receptor)

Detached two storey house. View of M6 to front of house along access track Dist.: 900m

Farmstead/ Residential

Slightly elevated views across mature hedgerow, rolling agricultural grassland and woodland to M6 corridor amidst mature woodland.

High Construction activity at roadside and lighting south of M6 Junction 16 Replacement of one MS3 gantry south of Junction 16 with MS4 gantry Installation of RCB and road infrastructure

Construction Minor Adverse Opening No change Future No change

Construction Slight Adverse Opening Neutral Future Neutral

Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of gantry G-A01


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Views towards replacement of gantry and construction works for RCB and road infrastructure over the top of existing vegetation along the M6. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Removal of construction activity would return views to similar to existing. The replaced gantry would not be significantly different to existing, in fact slightly smaller, and the RCB and other road infrastructure would blend in with the M6 corridor. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Views would be similar to existing.

P2 Brockwood Hill Farm (1 receptor)

Two storey farm house. 1st floor views to the west towards M6 corridor Dist.: 600m


Restricted views from 1st floor windows over mature hedgerow across rolling agricultural grassland to M6 corridor. Significant mature woodland and vegetation along the horizon.

Moderate Possible minor loss of roadside vegetation north of Junction 16 Construction activity at roadside and lighting Replacement of MS3 gantry north of Junction 16 with MS4 gantry, new VMS 4 lane cantilever gantry and ADS cantilever gantry

Construction Negligible Adverse Opening No change Future No change


Linear belt of trees and shrubs along highway boundary to rear of gantry G-B35 and gantry S-B10


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Views are heavily filtered by existing vegetation. Glimpsed winter views would be possible towards construction works and lighting. Existing gantries are not obvious in the view and proposed gantries are likely to be screened by vegetation. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Removal of construction activity would return views to similar to existing. New road infrastructure and the RCB would blend in with the M6 corridor and gantries are likely to be screened by vegetation.


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VISUAL RECEPTOR


scheme centreline)

USER VIEW

DESCRIPTION


YEAR)

PREDICTED IMPACTS

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT




MITIGATION

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT

(with mitigation)


Installation of RCB and road infrastructure

RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Views would be similar to existing.

P3 Cherry Tree Cottage (1 receptor)

Detached two storey cottage with 1st floor views towards M6 corridor Dist.: 250m

Residential Frontal first floor views towards existing screen vegetation. Oblique view towards unscreened section of M6 to north east.

High Possible minor loss of roadside vegetation north of over bridge Construction activity at roadside and lighting north of over bridge New MS4 gantry north of over bridge Installation of RCB and road infrastructure



Replacement individual tree planting and shrub block


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Oblique first floor views towards temporary construction works. Vegetation removal result in a minimal change in view. Installation of new MS4 gantry would be visible but minor element in context of existing view of motorway. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Removal of construction activity would return views to similar to existing. New road infrastructure, the RCB and MS4 gantry would blend in with the M6 corridor. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Views would be similar to existing.

P4 Lavender Cottage (1 receptor)

Detached two storey cottage with 1st floor and possibly ground floor views towards M6 corridor Dist.: 200m

Residential Frontal first floor views towards existing screen vegetation. Oblique view towards unscreened section of M6 to north east.

High Possible minor loss of roadside vegetation north of over bridge Construction activity at roadside and lighting north of over bridge New MS4 gantry north of over bridge Installation of RCB and road infrastructure





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Oblique first floor views towards temporary construction works. Vegetation removal result in a minimal change in view. Installation of new MS4 gantry would be visible but minor element in context of existing view of motorway. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Removal of construction activity would return views to similar to existing. New road infrastructure, the RCB and MS4 gantry would blend in with the M6 corridor. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Views would be similar to existing.


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VISUAL RECEPTOR


scheme centreline)

USER VIEW

DESCRIPTION


YEAR)

PREDICTED IMPACTS

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT




MITIGATION

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT

(with mitigation)


P5 New Farm (1 receptor)

Farm and residential property with surrounding vegetation. Views from first floor windows north east towards distant M6 corridor Dist: 300m


Slightly elevated views, but partially filtered/obstructed by vegetation and farmyard structures.

Moderate Possible minor loss of roadside vegetation north of over bridge Construction activity at roadside and lighting north of over bridge New MS4 gantry north of over bridge Installation of RCB and road infrastructure





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Elevated views towards temporary construction works, although views restricted by farm structures and properties on Radway Green Road. Vegetation removal result in a minimal change in view. Installation of new MS4 gantry would be visible but minor element in context of existing view of motorway. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Removal of construction activity would return views to similar to existing. New road infrastructure, the RCB and MS4 gantry would blend in with the M6 corridor. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Views would be similar to existing.

P6 Scott’s Green House (1 receptor)

Detached two storey house. Direct views from two first floor windows to the south west. Views to north west obscured by vegetation Dist: 150m

Residential Views to M6 unobstructed by vegetation, against a backdrop of mature vegetation, which would remain.

High No significant loss of vegetation Construction activity at roadside and lighting to the south west Replacement of MS3 north of Junction 16 with MS4. Replacement of existing ADS with ADS cantilever gantry. New MS4 gantry close to over bridge. Installation of RCB and road infrastructure

Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Minor Adverse Future Minor Adverse

Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Slight Adverse Future Slight Adverse


Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Minor Adverse Future Minor Beneficial

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Construction works and associated lighting would be evident in the view, though in the context of the existing motorway. The existing ADS and MS3 gantries would be replaced, with the MS3 change to MS4 reducing its visual prominence. The new MS4 gantry would be viewed obliquely. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse The removal of construction works would greatly reduce the change in view. Road infrastructure would blend in with the M6 corridor, although the presence of new gantries would be noticeable. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs behind gantry G-B35 and S-B10 would help to screen views of the gantries, but also traffic on the motorway, resulting in a beneficial effect.


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VISUAL RECEPTOR


scheme centreline)

USER VIEW

DESCRIPTION


YEAR)

PREDICTED IMPACTS

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT




MITIGATION

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT

(with mitigation)


P7 Toad Hole Farm House (1 receptor)

Detached single storey house with surrounding vegetation and fencing. Views west over boundary vegetation from ground floor windows Dist: 200m

Residential Glimpsed views from ground floor windows over fields towards the M6 corridor in the west. Boundary vegetation filters views.

Moderate No significant loss of vegetation Construction activity at roadside and lighting to the west New MS4 gantries Installation of RCB and road infrastructure

Construction Minor Adverse Opening Negligible Adverse Future Negligible Adverse

Construction Slight Adverse Opening Slight Adverse Future Slight Adverse

Linear belt of shrubs along highway boundary to rear of gantry G-B34

Construction Minor Adverse Opening Negligible Adverse Future Minor Beneficial

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Construction works and associated lighting would be evident in the view, though in the context of the existing motorway and filtered by boundary vegetation. Construction works for the two MS4s would be noticeable in the north west. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse The removal of construction works would greatly reduce the change in view. One new MS4 gantry would be viewed from side-on, the other would be viewed obliquely in the north west, and the lit side would be visible. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs behind gantry G-B34 would help to screen views of the gantry, but also traffic on the motorway, resulting in a beneficial effect.

P8 Flash House (1 receptor)

Detached two storey farm house and working farm area. Views to the west from ground and first floor windows Dist: 300m


View from ground and first floor windows of house and working area of farmyard over fields towards M6 corridor in the west.

High No significant loss of vegetation Construction activity at roadside and lighting to the south west Replacement of MS3 north of Junction 16 with MS4. Replacement of existing ADS with ADS cantilever gantry. New MS4 gantry close to over bridge. Installation of RCB and road infrastructure





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Construction works and associated lighting would be evident in the view, though in the context of the existing motorway. The existing ADS and MS3 gantries would be replaced, with the MS3 change to MS4 reducing its visual prominence. The new MS4 gantry would be viewed obliquely. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse The removal of construction works would greatly reduce the change in view. Road infrastructure would blend in with the M6 corridor, although the presence of new gantries would be noticeable. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs behind gantry G-B35 and S-B10 would help to screen views of the gantries, but also traffic on the motorway, resulting in a beneficial effect.


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VISUAL RECEPTOR


scheme centreline)

USER VIEW

DESCRIPTION


YEAR)

PREDICTED IMPACTS

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT




MITIGATION

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT

(with mitigation)


P9 White Moss Cottages (2 receptors)

Two two-storey detached premises with direct rear views towards M6 corridor Dist: 300m

Residential Direct rear views from houses and gardens over agricultural grassland to slightly elevated M6 corridor, partially back-dropped by mature trees in highways boundary. Intervening mature trees also partially filter view.

High Vegetation loss at ERA Construction activity at roadside and lighting Introduction of one new MS4 gantry, one replacement MS4 gantry and one new ADS gantry ERA along M6 Installation of RCB and road infrastructure



Linear belt of trees and shrubs along highway boundary to rear of ERA and gantry S-B08


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Partially filtered views of taller elements of construction activity on skyline. Likely removal of several trees on horizon at the ERA. Installation of one new MS4 gantry to the west and one replaced MS4 gantry to the south west would be visible as well as the ADS gantry in the north west. Construction lighting is likely to be noticeable on the skyline. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Removal of the construction activity would greatly reduce the change in view. The principal change in view would be the loss of vegetation at the ERA and the potential for more skylining of the upper parts of tall vehicles, as well as potential views of MS4 and ADS gantries through intervening vegetation. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs between gantry G-B32 and Butterton Lane would help to screen views of the ERA and new gantries, but also of traffic on the motorway, resulting in a beneficial effect.

P10 Bennals Cottage (1 receptor)

Detached Bungalow with views towards M6 corridor in south west Dist: 100m

Residential Views to M6 in west heavily filtered by boundary and roadside vegetation as well as banking. Gable end window view towards M6 corridor to south west filtered by field boundary vegetation.

High Vegetation loss at ERA Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Introduction of one new MS4 gantry, one replacement MS4 gantry and one new ADS gantry ERA along M6

Construction Major Adverse Opening Moderate Adverse Future Moderate Adverse

Construction Large Adverse Opening Moderate Adverse Future Moderate Adverse

Linear belt of trees and shrubs along highway boundary to rear of ERA and gantry S-B08

Construction Major Adverse Opening Moderate Adverse Future Minor Beneficial

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Large Adverse Vegetation loss at the ERA would open up views to the tops of taller vehicles travelling on the M6. There would be views of higher parts of construction activity such as lighting and gantries on the skyline, including the replacement of the MS3 gantry with a smaller MS4 in the west and the new MS4 and ADS gantries in the south west. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Loss of vegetation would result in continued views of taller vehicles travelling on the M6 and there would also be the presence of additional gantries to the south west and the refurbished gantry in the west.


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VISUAL RECEPTOR


scheme centreline)

USER VIEW

DESCRIPTION


YEAR)

PREDICTED IMPACTS

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT




MITIGATION

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT

(with mitigation)


Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs between gantry G-B32 and Butterton Lane would help to screen views of the ERA and new gantries. It would also restore screening of traffic at the ERA, and provide additional screening of traffic to the south west, resulting in a beneficial effect.

P11 Four bungalows on Nursery Road (4 receptors)

Restricted views from ground floor level, principally from ‘Mandalay’ Dist: 250m

Residential Views across fields towards vegetation along the M6 in the east. Views are restricted by boundary hedges and roadside vegetation. Oblique, filtered views south east.

Moderate Vegetation loss at ERA Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Introduction of one new MS4 gantry, one replacement MS4 gantry and one new ADS gantry ERA along M6



Linear belt of trees and shrubs along highway boundary to rear of ERA

Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Minor Adverse Future No change

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Vegetation loss at the ERA would open up views to the tops of taller vehicles travelling on the M6. There would be views of higher parts of construction activity such as lighting and gantries on the skyline, including the replacement of the MS3 gantry with a smaller MS4 opposite the properties in the east, and glimpses of the new MS4 and ADS gantries in the south east. Boundary vegetation would serve to restrict views of construction. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Completion of construction works would reduce the effect on views from these properties. Loss of vegetation would result in continued views of taller vehicles travelling on the M6 and there would also be the presence of additional gantries to the south east and the refurbished gantry in the east. Boundary vegetation would serve to restrict views of construction. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs behind the ERA would help to restore views to similar to existing.

P12 Moss Farm, Stables and Residential property on Nursery Road (1 receptor)

Detached two storey property and stables with heavily filtered views towards adjacent M6 Dist: 10m

Residential and Farmstead/ Stables

Heavily filtered views due to vegetation along the M6. Views would increase in winter months.

High Vegetation clearance along M6 Construction activity at roadside and lighting Introduction of one new MS4 gantry and one new ADS gantry

Construction Major Adverse Opening Major Adverse Future Major Adverse

Construction Large Adverse Opening Large Adverse Future Large Adverse

Tree and shrub block to front of property Linear belt of trees and shrubs along highway boundary

Construction Major Adverse Opening Major Adverse Future Minor Adverse

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Large Adverse Construction works would result in the loss of some vegetation along the highway boundary, which would open up close range views of construction activity for road infrastructure and the RCB, moving traffic on the road and construction lighting. There would be glimpses towards the installation of new gantries to the north and south through gaps in boundary vegetation.


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Opening Year (2017): Winter: Large Adverse Views of the M6 and associated vehicular movement would remain much more evident due to the clearance of vegetation. However, the noise barrier would help to screen low level views of moving traffic. There would be direct, open views towards gantry S-B08 and filtered views towards G-A04 in the south. RCB and noise barrier may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse The linear belt of trees and shrubs along the highways boundary, in conjunction with the noise barrier, would screen views towards traffic on the M6 and help filter views of gantry S-B08, although it would be a noticeable feature. The road would still be noticeable as glimpses of taller traffic through vegetation. The linear belt to the south would help to screen views of gantry G-A04.

P13 White Moss Farm Cottage (1 receptor)

Two storey detached house with ground and first floor views to M6 Dist: 5m

Residential First and ground floor window views, and potential garden views, towards the M6 and associated traffic. Views are close range and filtered slightly by boundary vegetation. Significant vegetation restricts views to north

High Some vegetation clearance along M6 Construction activity at roadside and lighting ERA installation Replacement of two existing MS3 gantries with MS4s Installation of RCB and road infrastructure 4m high noise barrier



Linear belt of shrubs along highway boundary to south and linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of gantry G-A05


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Vegetation clearance would occur to the south in creation of the ERAs and to the north along the roadside and for gantry G-A05, but would be unlikely to increase views of the M6. Construction works would be in close proximity to the property in the east and highly visible. Vegetation would screen views to the north as much of it lies outside the highways boundary and would not be cleared. Construction work would be visible towards the south through gaps in vegetation. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Completion of construction work would reduce visual impact. The ERA and associated removal of vegetation would be noticeable but these would not be dominant in the view and would be in the context of the M6 corridor. The replacement of the MS3s would decrease visual impact as the new MS4s would be smaller in size, but the property would look towards the lit face of each gantry. The noise barrier would help to screen moving motorway traffic and may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Garden vegetation would filter the appearance of the new noise barrier.


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Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial Replacement planting to the rear of gantry G-A05 and to the south along the highways boundary would help to return views of this part of the motorway to similar to existing. The noise barrier would help to screen views of traffic on the motorway leading to a beneficial effect.

P14 Farm/ residential property off Nursery Road – name not identified (1 receptor)

View from working area to rear of farm – none identified from residential property Dist. 100m

Farmstead Close range views over fields from working area of farm with limited boundary and roadside vegetation to provide screening.

Moderate Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure



None proposed Construction Minor Adverse Opening Negligible Adverse Future Negligible Adverse

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Construction activity would be evident in the view in construction of the RCB and other works such as drainage installation. Views further north or south would be contained by the over bridges and no gantries are proposed between. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Removal of construction works would greatly reduce visual impact. The RCB and other road infrastructure would blend in with the M6 corridor and views would return to similar to existing. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Views would be similar to existing.

P15 Oakhanger Hall (1 receptor)

Views towards M6 corridor from working area and ground and first floors of property Dist: 600m


Mid-range views across fields towards traffic on the M6 and over bridges. Views filtered by intervening field boundary vegetation and vegetation along the M6

Moderate Construction activity and lighting Introduction of two new MS4 gantries Installation of RCB and road infrastructure




Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Construction activity, principally from lighting and construction of the gantries would be evident in views, although at a distance to not be a significant feature and filtered by intervening vegetation. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Removal of construction works would reduce visual impact. The RCB and other road infrastructure would blend in with the M6 corridor , and gantries would be filtered by intervening vegetation, returning views to similar to existing. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Views would be similar to existing.


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P16 Roseheye House, Close Lane (1 receptor)

Two storey detached property with filtered views from first floor windows towards M6 corridor in the west Dist: 200m

Residential Mature vegetation to property boundary restricts summer views, but winter views may be possible. View across agricultural farmland toward section of M6 corridor, which is partially filtered by mature trees and hedgerows.

Moderate Construction activity and lighting Introduction of two new MS4 gantries Installation of RCB and road infrastructure




Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Construction activity and lighting is likely to be visible along the section of M6 to the west along with installation of the RCB and other road infrastructure, and no significant vegetation removal is required. The installation of two new MS4 gantries would also be visible. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Completion of construction works is likely to greatly reduce visual impact, with the MS4 being the most visible new feature. However, this is not expected to be a prominent feature and views would return to similar to existing. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Views would be similar to existing.

P17 Bostock House (1 receptor)

Detached two storey house. First floor views to M6, ground restricted by roadside vegetation Dist. 200m


Views over roadside hedgerow and garden vegetation towards M6 in the north east and south. Views east restricted by road bridge.

High Vegetation loss at ERA and to north east Construction activity at roadside and lighting One replacement MS4 gantry to south ERA along M6 to south Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Repair works to Bostock House bridge



Replacement individual tree planting Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of ERA


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Views north east over roadside vegetation towards construction works for the RCB and road infrastructure. Views south over garden vegetation towards construction works for the RCB, road infrastructure, ERA and replacement MS4 gantry. Loss of vegetation would be noticeable to the rear of the ERA and to the north east. Views would be possible towards repair works for the Bostock House bridge. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Removal of construction activity would greatly reduce visual impact. ERA and RCB would be unlikely to be prominent in the view, with potential for RCB to screen tail-lights from far carriage at night. The MS4 gantry would be at some distance from the property and would not be a significant feature in the view. Vegetation loss would still be noticeable. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral The establishment of the linear belt of trees and


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P18 Equestrian centre and House on Alsager Road (1 receptor)

Detached two storey house. Heavily filtered views towards road corridor in the east from equestrian centre and first floor of property Dist. 75m

Residential/ Equestrian Centre

Views towards M6 filtered by roadside vegetation. Views south restricted by farm outbuildings.

High Significant loss of roadside vegetation behind G-A08 gantry Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Replacement of MS3 with 4 lane VMS gantry signage Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Repair works to Day Green Road bridge



Tree and shrub block to rear of gantry G-A08


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Loss of trees behind gantry G-A08 would open up a short section of the view towards construction activity for the gantry and traffic on the M6. This activity would be in line with and at a similar height to the first floor of the property. Ground based activity would be less visible due to vegetation screening, except where there would be glimpsed views to the south through gaps in vegetation and built form. Views would be possible towards repair works for the Day Green Road bridge through gaps in vegetation. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse The removal of construction activity would lessen visual impact. However, the loss of vegetation and the increased gantry size would be significant features in the view. Road infrastructure would blend in with the M6 corridor to the south. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral The establishment of the tree and shrub block to the rear of gantry G-A08 would help to restore views to similar to existing.

P19 Properties west of M6 near Hassall Green (5 receptors)

Detached two storey house and row of two storey cottages. Views east from ground and first floor windows Dist. 10 - 75m

Residential Views from house over field towards M6 over bridge. Views from cottages more restricted due to close proximity to M6 over bridge. Views generally open and not filtered by vegetation.

High Construction activity such as lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure 2m high noise barriers Repair works to the Hassall Green Railway, Hassall Green Road and Trent and Mersey Canal bridges

Construction Moderate Adverse Opening No change Future No change

Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Neutral Future Neutral

None proposed Construction Moderate Adverse Opening No change Future No change

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Construction works for the RCB installation and other road infrastructure would be visible on the over bridge, raised above the properties. The installation of noise barriers to the edge of the bridge would also be noticeable. The house would have more open, direct views, whereas the cottages would have very close range but more oblique views. There would also be views towards repair works to the Hassall Green Railway, Hassall Green Road and Trent and Mersey Canal bridges in fairly close proximity. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Completion of construction would return views to similar to existing. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the M6 corridor, and the noise barriers would be relatively similar


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in appearance to the existing parapet and may help to screen low level views of traffic. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Views would be similar to existing.

P20 Properties to the east of the M6 near Hassall Green (6 receptors)

Approximately 6 two storey detached properties to the east of the M6. Views from first floor windows Dist: 200m

Residential Several properties with restricted first floor views over boundary vegetation. Garden and ground floor views appear well screened. Views are also screened or filtered by agricultural hedgerows and trees. Roadside vegetation is not significant.

High Construction activity such as lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure 2m high noise barriers Two new MS4 gantries Repair works to the Hassall Green Railway, Hassall Green Road and Trent and Mersey Canal bridges

Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Negligible Adverse Future Negligible Adverse


None proposed Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Negligible Adverse Future Negligible Adverse

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Views would be possible towards construction activity for the RCB and other road infrastructure and the two new gantries. The installation of noise barriers to the edge of the bridge would also be noticeable. Views towards construction activity would be filtered. There would also be views towards repair works to the Hassall Green Railway, Hassall Green Road and Trent and Mersey Canal bridge. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Completion of construction work would significantly reduce visual impact. The noise barriers would be relatively similar in appearance to the existing parapet and would also serve to partially screen traffic movement and lights. The new MS4 signs would remain visible against the skyline as noticeable features, but would not be too significant due to the restricted nature of views form the properties. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse The MS4 signs would continue to be noticeable features on the skyline.

P21 Residential properties backing onto School Lane, Sandbach (18 receptors)

Rear first floor views east towards M6 corridor Dist: 250m

Residential Restricted first floor views over boundary hedges and fences. Some properties are bungalows and would have no view. The view is across agricultural grassland. Much of the M6 corridor, which is partially in cutting, is screened by vegetation such that the upper parts

High Loss of roadside vegetation behind S-A02 gantry Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements New ADS cantilever gantry



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of gantry S-A02

Construction Minor Adverse Opening Negligible Adverse Future No change

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Construction lighting and the installation of the new gantries would be visible over boundary vegetation. Loss of vegetation behind gantry S-A02 would open up views of the carriageway slightly. Ground level activity and the installation of drainage, RCB etc. would be significantly screened. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse The completion of construction works would be likely to reduce visual impact but the new ADS


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of vehicles only are visible.

gantry would be visible from certain properties. The gantry would likely be back-dropped in the view by existing vegetation and would be less noticeable. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral The linear belt of trees and shrubs to the rear of gantry G-A02 would return views to similar to existing.

P22 Two bungalows at the end of Heath Road (2 receptors)

Views from ground floor windows and gardens Dist: 5m

Residential Views over boundary fences from ground floor windows and gardens onto the tops of vehicles on the M6 in cutting. Views possible to the opposite bank near Reynolds Farm.

High Loss of vegetation behind gantry G-A12 Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of new MS4 and new super cantilever gantry Installation of RCB and road infrastructure 2m high noise barrier

Construction Major Adverse Opening Major Adverse Future Major Adverse

Construction Large Adverse Opening Large Adverse Future Large Adverse


Construction Major Adverse Opening Major Adverse Future Moderate Adverse

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Large Adverse Vegetation removal to the rear of gantry G-A12 and the installation of the new gantries would be highly visible to the two properties above the boundary fencing. There would also be restricted views down onto the far side of the carriageway, and views towards installation of the RCB and other road infrastructure. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Large Adverse Completion of construction would reduce the level of visual impact. The noise barrier would help to screen views of traffic in the cutting, similar to the existing fencing. However, the new gantries would remain visible above the noise fencing. The northern property would view the gantries from the side. The bungalow across Heath Road would view the lit face of the one gantry and the unlit face of the other. An existing ADS gantry was located here but the new gantries would be taller in height and more noticeable. Future Year (2032): Summer: Moderate Adverse The linear belt of trees and shrubs, in addition with the noise barrier, would help to screen views of the gantries from the property adjacent to it, although the bungalow would continue to have some views towards the lit face of one gantry and the unlit face of the other.

P23 Reynolds Farm (1 receptor)

Two storey farmhouse and working farm area, views from first floor windows west towards M6 in cutting


Partial views from first floor windows to M6 corridor. The existing MS3 signs are visible below the horizon through vegetation, as well as the upper parts

High Loss of roadside vegetation near Church Lane over bridge Construction activity such as lighting and taller

Construction Minor Adverse Opening Minor Beneficial

Construction Slight Adverse Opening Slight Beneficial Future Slight Beneficial

Shrub planting near Church Lane over bridge

Construction Minor Adverse Opening Minor Beneficial

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Views of construction activity would be possible at certain locations through gaps in intervening hedgerow and tree vegetation. The M6 is set down into cutting so visibility is limited. The existing MS3 gantries are visible through vegetation and activity to remove them would be


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of tall vehicles.

elements New MS4 gantry and ADS super cantilever gantry, removal of MS3 gantries

Future Minor Beneficial

Future Minor Beneficial

noticeable. Installation of the new gantries to the south would also be noticeable. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Beneficial Completion of construction would reduce the level of visual impact. The new gantries would be located slightly further away from the property than the MS3s, thus improving the view. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The shrub planting near Church Lane would thicken up the screening belt, reducing the visibility of tall vehicles in this section.

P24 Fields Farm near J17 (1 receptor)

Two storey farmhouse and working area. Views east from first floor windows Dist: 200m


Filtered views east over fields towards the M6. Boundary vegetation filters views east and farm structures restrict views north.

Moderate Loss of individual trees along verge Construction activity at roadside and lighting New ADS super cantilever gantry Installation of RCB and road infrastructure



Replacement of individual trees


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Mid distance views towards construction works for the RCB and road infrastructure and gantry S-B07. Loss of individual trees along the carriageway would be noticeable. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Removal of construction activity would return views to similar to existing. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the M6 corridor and due to the distance of the new gantry from the property it is unlikely to be a significant feature in the view. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Views would be similar to existing, especially with the establishment of replanted individual trees.

P25 Wellbank Farm (1 receptor)

Two storey farmhouse and working area. Views east from first floor windows Dist: 350m


Filtered views east over fields towards the M6. Vegetation screens views north and south.

Moderate Loss of individual trees along verge Construction activity at roadside and lighting Two new ADS super cantilever gantries, two new MS4s and one replacement MS4



Replacement of individual trees Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of gantry G-A15


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Mid distance views towards construction works for the RCB and road infrastructure and the five new and replacement gantries. One of the ADS super cantilever gantries would be opposite the property and most noticeable, with the other four viewed at oblique angles and filtered by field boundary vegetation. Loss of individual trees along the carriageway would be noticeable.


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Installation of RCB and road infrastructure

Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Removal of construction activity would return views to similar to existing. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the M6 corridor and due to the distance of the new gantries from the property they are unlikely to be significant features in the view. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Views would be similar to existing, especially with the establishment of replanted individual trees and the screening vegetation behind gantry G- A15.

P26 Plumtree Farm at Bradwall Green (1 receptor)

Two storey farm house, garden and working farmyard area. Views east from ground and first floor windows Dist: 50m


Open and direct views to the M6 in the east across grassland. Views from ground and first floor rear windows and garden as well as from the working farmyard. The M6 to the north and south is restricted by vegetation and farmyard buildings.

High Vegetation removal behind the ERA and directly to the east Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure One replacement MS4 and one new ADS cantilever gantry ERA to both carriageways

Construction Major Adverse Opening Moderate Adverse Future Moderate Adverse

Construction Large Adverse Opening Moderate Adverse Future Moderate Adverse

Replacement of individual trees Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of gantry G-A16 and ERA

Construction Major Adverse Opening Moderate Adverse Future Minor Adverse

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Large Adverse Tree removal along the highway boundary, especially to the rear of the ERA, would increase views of traffic. Construction activity would be visible, within the context of the existing motorway corridor, including installation of the RCB, road infrastructure and ERA areas. There would be direct, open views towards construction for gantry S-B05. Oblique views from the residential property towards the replacement gantry to the north, and much of the ERAs, would be restricted due to farm buildings and intervening vegetation. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Cessation of construction works would greatly reduce the visual impact of the scheme, particularly from the residential area. Vegetation loss would still be noticeable and the associated increased visibility of traffic. The new ADS gantry would be obvious in views east. The RCB would be perceptible within the corridor, but the ERAs are unlikely to be noticeable. Oblique views from the residential property towards the gantry in the north would be restricted by farm buildings and vegetation. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night.


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Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse The individual trees along the road and the linear tree and shrub belt to the rear of the ERA would restore screening of traffic on the road and help to further screen views of the gantries, returning views to similar to existing. The new ADS gantry would still be perceptible through vegetation.

P27 Mooresbarrow Lodge (1 receptor)

Farm working area and residential properties. Views east from residential property restricted by farm buildings, views east from working area towards M6 corridor Dist: 100m


View towards mature vegetation established along M6, viewed across hedgerows in the foreground. Traffic movement is screened from view, but the upper parts of moving vehicles may be visible in winter.

Moderate Vegetation loss to rear of ERA Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements One new MS4 gantry ERA on M6



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of ERA


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse The removal of vegetation to the rear of the ERA would open up views to the motorway corridor, albeit the top of taller vehicles, as the road is in slight cutting. It would also open up views to the installation of gantry G-B20. Views of works at carriageway level would be screened by the road cutting. Views are likely to be clearer from the working farm area which would be less sensitive. Views from the residential property would be restricted by farm buildings. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Completion of construction would reduce the level of visual impact. Traffic on the M6 would be more apparent due to vegetation loss and gantry G-B20 would be visible. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral The linear tree and shrub belt to the rear of the ERA would restore screening of traffic on the road and help to further screen views of the gantry G-B20, returning views to similar to existing.

P28 Courthouse Farm (1 receptor)

Two storey detached property and farm working area. Filtered views towards dense vegetation along M6 Dist: 200m


Views over fields towards mature trees and scrub on M6 embankments. Intervening vegetation also provides filtering of views towards the M6.

Moderate Vegetation loss to rear of ERA and gantry G-B20 Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements One new MS4 gantry ERA on M6



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of gantry G-B20


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Vegetation loss to the rear of gantry G-B20 and the ERA would slightly open up views to traffic on the M6. Construction activity would be barely perceptible due to intervening vegetation. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Removal of construction activity would return views to similar to existing. The ERA and new gantry would be barely perceptible. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Views would be similar to existing.


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P29 Holly Farm (1 receptor)

Two storey farmhouse and farm buildings. Filtered views north east and south east from ground and first floor windows Dist: 400m

Residential Views of the M6 corridor between the approach to junction 18 to the north and the over bridge of Brereton Lane to the south. The views of the central part of this section are screened by vegetation and buildings. The sections to the north and south of this are visible, with associated traffic movements, but are fragmented and filtered by intervening hedgerows, woodland and individual trees.

Moderate Vegetation removal to rear of gantry G-A20, individual trees north of Broad Lane and shrub blocks near the River Croco Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure New MS4 and VMS super cantilever gantries, removal of one MS3 gantry and refurbishment of two gantries



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of gantry G-A20 and along parts of highway boundary Replacement individual tree planting


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Vegetation removal would slightly open up views towards traffic on the M6 although would not change views too significantly. Vegetation removal near the River Croco may slightly open up views to the existing ADS portal gantry. Installation of the RCB and road infrastructure would be noticeable for a significant length of motorway but would be located in the middle distance and filtered by intervening vegetation. The refurbishment, installation and removal of the gantries would be visible, except for G-A20 which would be screened from view Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction works would reduce the visual impact of the scheme. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the existing road corridor. Gantry G-A20 would be screened but the VMS super gantry would remain visible above the skyline. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Re-establishment of vegetation would return views to similar to existing.

P30 Pear Tree Farm (1 receptor)

Two storey farm house with garden and farmyard. Filtered views east from first floor windows Dist: 200m

Residential Views from rear of farmhouse, likely to be first floor only due to boundary vegetation. Views stretch from junction 18 to Broad Lane. Views of the M6 are partially obscured by topography and vegetation, but vehicle movements are clearly visible. The ADS gantry skylines to the east, the MS3 to the south east is

Moderate Vegetation removal to rear of gantry G-A21, individual trees north of Broad Lane and shrub blocks near the River Croco Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure New VMS super cantilever gantry,



Linear belt of trees and shrubs/ shrub block to rear of gantry G-A21 and along parts of highway boundary Replacement individual tree planting


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Removal of vegetation would be most evident near the River Croco where roadside trees screen views of the existing ADS portal gantry, or where they are elevated and help filter views of vehicle movement. Vegetation removal would also open up views slightly to gantry G-A21, which is being replaced with an MS4. Construction works would be visible as would installation of the RCB in sections between mature trees in the foreground. The new VMS super gantry is likely to be visible above the skyline between trees. These elements would be readily noticeable, but would not dominate the view due to the existing presence of the M6 corridor.


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obscured by trees in the foreground.

removal of one MS3 gantry, replacement MS4 and refurbishment of one gantry

Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction would reduce visual impact. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the existing road corridor. The new and replacement gantries would be noticeable features still due to vegetation removal. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Re-establishment of vegetation would return views to similar to existing.

P31 Hill Farm and Primrose Farm (2 receptors)

Two adjacent farms, both with first floor views west Dist: 300m


Largely screened ground floor views but likely first floor views from both properties westwards towards the M6. The existing MS3 and ADS gantries are visible slightly above the horizon but amongst intervening mature trees. Ground level views to M6 are filtered and back-dropped by vegetation.

Moderate Vegetation removal to rear of gantry G-B18 and shrub blocks near the River Croco Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure New VMS super cantilever gantry, removal of one MS3 gantry and refurbishment of one gantry



Linear belt of trees and shrubs and along parts of highway boundary Replacement individual tree planting


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Tree removal would be noticeable but unlikely to increase the visibility of the M6 or proposed changes. Construction activity is likely to be perceptible but largely screened by vegetation, as would the installation of the RCB. The refurbished ADS is unlikely to alter in the view. The new VMS super gantry would be visible slightly above the horizon and between existing mature trees, the visual impact of this would be partially offset by the removal of the MS3 to the south. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction activity would reduce the visual impact of the scheme. The new VMS super gantry is likely to be visible above the horizon amongst mature trees as described above, but would be viewed from the side and the additional impact over that caused by the existing MS3 is likely to be minor. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Re-establishment of vegetation would return views to similar to existing.

P32 Properties on Broad Lane (7 receptors)

Detached two storey residential properties, with first floor views west

Residential Views towards M6 south of junction 18, filtered by mature hedgerow along roadside. Views also filtered

Moderate Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road

Construction Minor Adverse Opening Minor

Construction Slight Adverse Opening Slight Beneficial

None proposed

Construction Minor Adverse Opening Minor

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Vegetation removal is minimal and would not be noticeable. Construction works and lighting would be perceptible although filtered by vegetation. Construction works for the replacement of the


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Detached two storey properties with first floor views north towards potential construction site compound Dist:700m

by intervening field boundary vegetation. Properties to the north of Broad Lane, which do not have views towards the M6, have first floor views over the A54 towards pasture fields. Mature trees along the A54 filter these views.

infrastructure Replacement MS4 gantry Potential construction site compound

Beneficial Future Minor Beneficial

Future Slight Beneficial

Beneficial Future Minor Beneficial

MS3 gantry with the MS4 gantry would be noticeable. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Beneficial Cessation of construction works would reduce the visual impact. The MS4 gantry would appear slightly smaller in size than the MS3 and thus effects would be beneficial. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial As for Opening Year.

P32a Properties on Broad Lane North (3 receptors)

Detached two storey properties with first floor views north towards potential construction site compound Dist:50m

Residential Properties to the north of Broad Lane, which do not have views towards the M6, have first floor views over the A54 towards pasture fields. Mature trees along the A54 filter these views.

Moderate Potential construction site compound



None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Views from the first floor of properties towards compound buildings and construction related activity. Views from ground floor restricted by vegetation and first floor views filtered by trees along the A54. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to existing. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year.

P33 Residential property south of Cotton Hall (1 receptor)

Detached single storey property with oblique views south towards potential construction site compound Dist:50m

Residential Property has most views screened by an evergreen boundary hedge. Oblique views south over pasture fields towards the A54.




None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Where possible through or over the boundary hedge, there would be views towards compound buildings and construction related activity. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to existing. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year.

P34 Residential properties on A54

Two storey properties with rear facing first floor views

Residential Views over boundary fences and vegetation, with additional

Moderate Vegetation removal to rear of gantry G-B18 and shrub blocks near the

Construction Moderate Adverse


Linear belt of trees and shrubs and along parts of


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse In terms of activity on the M6, vegetation removal is unlikely to be noticeable due to the context of


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south and front facing first floor views north Dist: 20m – 1000m

intervening hedgerows and trees, towards M6 corridor in the south west. Boundary vegetation screens views west. Views north over the A54 towards fields. Boundary vegetation and roadside vegetation screens views form the ground floor.

River Croco Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure New VMS super cantilever gantry and removal of one MS3 gantry Potential construction site compound

Opening Negligible Adverse Future Negligible Adverse

Opening Neutral Future Neutral

highway boundary Replacement individual tree planting

Opening Negligible Adverse Future Negligible Adverse

woodlands and individual trees in the view. Construction activity would only be noticeable in small sections due to the intervening vegetation at ground level. The new VMS super gantry is likely to be visible from some of the properties and would appear against the skyline. At 900m from the properties, this is likely to be perceptible but not alter the balance of elements in the view, given the visibility of traffic movements (particularly tall vehicles) and other signage. The properties would have direct, open views north towards the potential construction site compound. Views would be open from first floor but restricted by vegetation from the ground floor. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Completion of construction works would reduce the effect on views. The principal change in view would remain the VMS super gantry, the lit face of which would be visible from some properties between intervening vegetation at a range of 900m. However, on the whole views would return to similar to existing. Views north would be similar to existing. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for Opening Year.

P35 Cotton Farm (1 receptor)

Two storey farmhouse and associated farm buildings with first floor views east Dist:35m


Property has ground floor views screened by an evergreen boundary hedge. First floor views available from gable end of property over adjacent fields.




None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Direct, open, first floor, gable end views towards compound buildings and construction related activity. Ground floor views screened by evergreen boundary hedge. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to existing. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year.

P36 Holly Tree Farm and adjacent

Two storey farmhouse and associated


Holly Tree Farm has views over the A54 towards fields.

Moderate Potential construction site compounds on the

Construction Minor Adverse

Construction Slight Adverse

None proposed

Construction Minor Adverse

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Restricted or filtered views south and west


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farm buildings with first floor views south west Single storey bungalow with restricted views west Dist:20m

Boundary vegetation and roadside vegetation restricts views from the ground floor. The adjacent property has restricted views west as it is single storey and is surrounded by boundary vegetation.

A54 Opening No change Future No change

Opening Neutral Future Neutral

Opening No change Future No change

towards compound buildings and construction related activity (two locations). Views restricted or filtered by boundary vegetation. The compound further east would be less noticeable. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to existing. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year.

P37 Property north of Brookfield Farm (1 receptor)

Single storey bungalow with open views east Dist:20m

Residential The property has open views from the ground floor towards fields in the east.

High Potential construction site compounds on the A54



None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Open views east towards compound buildings and construction related activity (two locations). The compounds would be very noticeable in the view and there would be a significant (but temporary) change in view from rural fields to construction works. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to existing. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year.

P38 Rosebank Farm and mews houses (7 receptors)

Detached and mews two storey properties with filtered views west from ground and first floor windows Dist: 150m

Residential Views to south of over bridge are significantly screened by topography and vegetation. Views are possible from first floor and ground floor windows, and the gardens, towards the M6 in the north west. The existing ADS gantry is visible against a backdrop of conifers.

High Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure New MS4 gantry and one refurbished gantry



None proposed Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Negligible Adverse Future Negligible Adverse

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Construction activity and installation of the RCB and road infrastructure is likely to be visible but partially screened by cutting and vegetation. The refurbishment of the existing gantry would be in close proximity but there would be a minimal change required. Installation of the new MS4 gantry would be visible, but back dropped by the coniferous belt behind and in the mid distance. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse The cessation of construction works would reduce visual impact. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the existing road corridor. The new MS4 gantry would continue to be perceptible in the background.


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P39 The Haven (1 receptor)

Bungalow with direct ground floor views to adjacent M6 Dist: 1m

Residential Bungalow property with immediate direct and open views of the M6 corridor and associated traffic. The existing MS3 is also a dominant element within the view.

High Vegetation removal along highway boundary Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Replacement MS4 ERA on M6 3m high noise barrier

Construction Major Adverse Opening Minor Beneficial Future Minor Beneficial

Construction Large Adverse Opening Slight Beneficial Future Slight Beneficial

Replacement shrub block to rear of gantry G-B15

Construction Major Adverse Opening Minor Beneficial Future Minor Beneficial

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Large Adverse 4 small trees would require removal, though these provide limited screening of the M6. Construction activity would be clearly visible, as would the installation of the RCB and the replacement of the MS3 gantry with the MS4. There would be oblique, heavily filtered views north west towards construction works for the ERA. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Beneficial The cessation of construction works would greatly reduce visual impacts. The noise barrier would help to screen low level traffic on the M6, although taller vehicles would still be visible. The smaller MS4 gantry would be a slight improvement. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial As for Opening Year, although the establishment of the shrub block would help to provide an additional filtering effect for traffic and the gantry, thus improving views slightly further.

P40 New Farm (1 receptor)

Detached two storey farmhouse and adjoining farmyard. Views east limited from residential property as there are few east facing windows. Dist: 1m

Residential Immediate, oblique views south east from the house towards the M6 corridor. Views to the north are screened by large agricultural buildings and barns. Existing vegetation to the boundary and roadside help to filter views. The MS3 gantry is screened by mature conifers outside of the

High Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Replacement MS4 ERA on M6 3m high noise barrier



None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Construction works and the installation of the RCB would be visible and in close proximity. The ERA and replacement MS4 gantry are likely to be screened rom view; the gantry by the existing tall conifers and the ERA by farm outbuildings. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction activity would reduce the level of visual impact, and return views to similar to existing. The noise barrier would help to screen low level views of traffic on the M6. However, the screening effect wold not be significantly different to that provided by existing vegetation, therefore, there would be no improvement in the view.


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P41 Kings Lane Farm (1 receptor)

Detached two storey farmhouse, with views east from ground and first floor windows Dist: 150m

Residential Views over agricultural farmland to M6 corridor. There is a belt of maturing woodland planting running parallel with the highway boundary that screens ground level movement. Views south screened by over bridge and roadside vegetation.

High Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Two new MS4 signs

Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Moderate Adverse Future Minor Beneficial

Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Moderate Adverse Future Slight Beneficial

None required due to the existing woodland plantation

Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Moderate Adverse Future Minor Beneficial

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Construction activity would be largely screened by the young woodland belt, other than perhaps lighting. The principal change in the view would arise from the introduction of two new MS4 gantries to the east, at a range of 200m, visible against a backdrop of vegetation, but where no other existing gantries are visible. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse The new MS4 gantries would remain visible as described above. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The growth of woodland planting in front of the MS4 gantries would reduce their visibility, as well as helping to further screen taller vehicles on the M6, thus improving the view.

P42 Four properties on Hulme Hall Lane (4 receptors)

Four semi-detached properties with rear facing ground and first floor views Dist: 150-800m

Residential Direct views from ground and first floor rear facing windows and gardens across grazing farmland to M6 corridor against a backdrop of trees and woodland.

High Individual tree removal Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Removal of MS3 gantry Removal and replacement of MS3 gantry with MS4 gantry New MS4 gantry New VMS super cantilever gantry



Replacement individual trees

Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Minor Adverse Opening Negligible Adverse

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Removal of individual trees would slightly increase visibility of vehicle movements. Ground level construction activity would be visible for some sections of the M6 in the view as would the installation of the RCB. The removal of the MS3 gantry would be offset by the installation of a new MS4 gantry, which would be closer in the view. The remaining MS3 would be replaced with an MS4 in the same location. The new MS4 super gantry would be visible from the gable end of the nearest property and possibly obliquely from the gardens of the others. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse The cessation of construction works would reduce visual impacts. The visual effects of the removal of the individual trees, the partial views of the RCB and the additional or nearer gantries would remain. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night.


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Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse As for Opening Year, although replacement individual trees would help to filter views of traffic. The additional or nearer gantries would still be noticeable.

P43 Residential properties Allostock House, Bradshaw Brook, Pre-school (3 receptors)

Detached two storey property, church and pre-school with frontal views from ground and first floor windows Dist: 450m

Residential, church and school

Views north west towards M6 corridor over a roadside hedgerow, interrupted by woodland, trees and hedgerows in the foreground. Taller vehicles are most noticeable on the M6 in the mid distance. Views west screened by buildings and vegetation.

Moderate Individual tree removal Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Removal of MS3 gantry Removal and replacement of MS3 gantry with MS4 gantry New MS4 gantry ERA on M6





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Vegetation removal is not likely to alter the existing view significantly due to the backdrop of trees and the fact they do not screen existing vehicle movements fully. The replacement MS4 gantry would be slightly smaller than the existing MS3. The new MS4 gantry is likely to be visible against a backdrop of woodland. Ground level activity and the RCB would not be visible. Topography and vegetation are likely to screen construction for the new ERA. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Completion of construction works is likely to return views to similar to existing. The new MS4 gantry would be a noticeable addition but not a significant change in the view due to the backdrop of trees and its distance from the properties. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As Opening Year although replacement tree planting would further return views to existing by filtering views of traffic.

P44 Bradshaw Brook and Chapel Farms (2 receptors)

Two farms with views from working areas rather than residential properties Dist: 400m


Views towards M6 corridor from working areas of farms, interrupted by woodland, trees and hedgerows in the foreground. Taller vehicles are most noticeable on the M6 in the mid distance. Views west screened by buildings and vegetation. Residential property screened by farm buildings.

Moderate Individual tree removal Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Removal of MS3 gantry Removal and replacement of MS3 gantry with MS4 gantry New MS4 gantry





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Vegetation removal is not likely to alter the existing view significantly due to the backdrop of trees and the fact they do not screen existing vehicle movements fully. The replacement MS4 gantry would be slightly smaller than the existing MS3. The new MS4 gantry is likely to be visible against a backdrop of woodland. Ground level activity and the RCB would not be visible. Topography and vegetation are likely to screen construction for the new ERA. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Completion of construction works is likely to return views to similar to existing. The new MS4 gantry would be a noticeable addition but not a


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significant change in the view due to the backdrop of trees and its distance from the properties. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As Opening Year although replacement tree planting would further return views to existing by filtering views of traffic.

P45 Hulme Farm (1 receptor)

Detached two storey farmhouse and outbuildings, views east from first floor windows Dist: 200m


First floor views over agricultural grassland to M6 corridor. Screened and filtered by vegetation to the north and south.

Moderate Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Removal of MS3 gantry Removal and replacement of MS3 gantry with MS4 gantry New MS4 gantry





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Construction works for the new MS4 gantry, RCB and road infrastructure would be visible to the east of the property from first floor windows. The replacement MS4 and MS3 removal would be barely perceptible in the south east due to vegetation cover. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Completion of construction works would reduce the impact on views. However, the new MS4 would be noticeable in views east. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs would help to screen views towards the new MS4 as well as screening views of traffic on the M6.

P46 The Grange (1 receptor)

Detached two storey farmhouse and outbuildings, views north east from first floor windows


First floor views north east over adjacent farm buildings towards the M6 in slight cutting. Views east screened by vegetation along the highway boundary.

Moderate Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Two new MS4 gantries 2m high noise barrier





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Construction works for the two new MS4s would be visible in views north east. The RCB and road infrastructure installation would be partially screened by the road cutting. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse The cessation of construction works would reduce visual impacts. The two new MS4s would be noticeable features in the view and the lit face of one would be visible. The noise barrier would not be visible through the existing vegetation retained along the roadside. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and


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shrubs would help to screen the MS4s but also moving traffic on the motorway, resulting in a beneficial effect on views.

P47 Pinfold Farm and cottages (3 receptors)

Two cottages with views east from first and ground floor windows Dist: 600m

Residential

Views eastwards from first floor windows with ground floor views partially obscured by boundary vegetation. Intervening hedgerows and trees also filter views. Overhead electrical lines with pylons and traffic movement also form part of the view.

Moderate Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Two new MS4 gantries





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Construction work and lighting would be evident, but partially filtered by vegetation. The new RCB is unlikely to be discernible at this range. Construction works for the two new MS4s would be noticeable. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral The cessation of construction work would reduce visual impact. The two new MS4 gantries would be visible against a backdrop of trees and woodland and would be viewed from side on, but would not significantly alter the view. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs would help to screen the MS4s but also moving traffic on the motorway, resulting in a beneficial effect on views.

P48 Bucklow Farm (1 receptor)

Two storey detached farmhouse and working farm area with views east from first floor windows Dist: 200m


Views from first floor of farm house and farm working area principally towards the section of M6 south of the over bridge. Views towards the existing MS3 gantry in the north are restricted by intervening mature trees and farm buildings. Upper parts of vehicles and taller vehicles are visible only due to the M6 in cutting. Pylons and overhead lines parallel with the M6 also form part of the view.

Moderate Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Vegetation removal around over bridge and behind relocated gantry ST-A01 Relocation of MS3 gantry to south of over bridge Two new MS4 gantries New superspan portal gantry



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of gantries ST-A01, G-A31 and G-A32

Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Minor Adverse Future Negligible Adverse

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Vegetation removal would be evident due to the removal of several trees to the western highway boundary, though this would not significantly increase the view of the M6. Construction activity and installation of the RCB would be visible, but screened partly due to the road cutting. The removal of the MS3 gantry from the north would not be likely to change the view due to existing screening by trees, but the insertion of it to the south of the over bridge is likely to be visible from side on against a backdrop of trees to the immediate east of the M6. There are likely to be mid distance, oblique views north and south towards new MS4 and super portal gantries. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction works would reduce visual impact. The view would remain altered as above due to the removal of the trees and the relocation of the MS3 gantry. Mid distance, oblique views would still be possible north and south towards new gantries.


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P49 Hucknall Farm (1 receptor)

Large two storey detached property. Direct, filtered views west Dist: 300m

Residential

Relatively open views towards the M6 corridor across agricultural land, with hedgerows and occasional trees providing filtering.

High Vegetation removal around over bridge Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Relocation of MS3 gantry to south of over bridge New superspan portal gantry ERA on M6



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of gantry G-B07 and ERA Replacement individual tree planting


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Vegetation removal would be minimal. There would be views towards relocation works for the MS3 and construction of the ERAs and superspan portal gantry. Construction activity would be clearly visible but slightly screened, as the RCB would also be, due to slight cutting. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction works would reduce visual impact. The RCB is unlikely to be obvious in the view due to the slight cutting. The larger gantry forms, partially filtered by the mature trees, would still be visible. The relocation of the MS3 would be a benefit. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs behind the ERA and gantries would help to screen the gantry structures, as well as traffic on the M6, resulting in a beneficial effect on views.

P50 Parkside Farm (1 receptor)

Two storey detached property and working farm area. Views north east from first floor windows Dist: 400m


First floor views from property north-eastwards to the M6. Views to the south are obscured by the railway embankment. Topography and vegetation screen all but the upper parts of vehicle movements, against a backdrop

Moderate Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Vegetation removal north of railway bridge New MS4 gantry north of railway bridge



Linear belt of trees and shrubs around gantry G-B06


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Views of construction work would be limited by topography and cutting. Vegetation removal is unlikely to be noticeable. The new MS4 gantry would be visible side on against a backdrop of vegetation and is unlikely to be readily noticeable. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse The minor views of construction work would be removed and the main element remaining would be the view of the new gantry as described above.


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of vegetation. Overhead power lines and pylons and train movements also form part of the view.

Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs to the west of gantry G-B06 would help to screen the gantry structure, as well as traffic on the M6, resulting in a beneficial effect on views.

P51 Parkgate Farm (1 receptor)

Two storey farmhouse with garden and working farm area. Views east from first floor windows Dist to M6: 500m


Views eastward towards the M6 across agricultural farmland with hedgerows and scattered trees. The M6 is in cutting along the visible stretch and the upper parts of tall vehicles, road signage and an existing MS3 gantry to the northern extent of the view are visible.

Moderate Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Refurbishment of two MS3s One new MS4





Construction (2015 – 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Views of construction work would be limited by topography and cutting. There would be no significant vegetation removal. The new MS4 gantry would be visible side on against a backdrop of dense woodland vegetation and is unlikely to be readily noticeable. Refurbishment works would be visible for two gantries but again against a backdrop of mature vegetation. Ground level activity and the installation of the RCB and road infrastructure would not be visible. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse The completion of construction works would reduce visual impact. The only discernible part of the scheme would be the new MS4 gantry. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs to the west of gantry G-A34 would help to screen the gantry structure, as well as traffic on the M6, resulting in a beneficial effect on views.

P52 Bexton Hall (4 receptors)

Grade II Listed two storey hall with cellars, also converted surrounding buildings forming mews properties. First and second storey views towards M6 Dist: 1km

Residential Upper floor views across agricultural farmland with intermittent trees and hedgerows towards the M6 corridor, which is viewed against a backdrop of dense vegetation. The M6 is in cutting and only upper parts of moving vehicles and signage are visible. Pylons, overhead lines and the railway embankment also

Moderate Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Removal of tree and shrub blocks along the verge south of the railway bridge One new MS4 gantry





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Views of construction work would be limited by topography and cutting. There would be some vegetation removal in the form of individual trees but this would not significantly increase views of the M6. The new MS4 gantry would be visible side on against a backdrop of dense woodland vegetation. Ground level activity and the installation of the RCB and road infrastructure would not be visible. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse The completion of construction works would reduce visual impact. The only discernible part of the scheme would be the new MS4 gantry.


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form part of the view.

Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral Establishment of individual trees would return views to similar to existing. The new MS4 would be barely perceptible.

P53 Sudlow Lodge (1 receptor)

Two storey detached property with views west from first floor windows Dist: 350m

Residential First floor views from property, otherwise substantially well screened by boundary vegetation. View towards north west of M6 corridor in cutting, with only upper parts of tall vehicles, ADS gantry and Knutsford Service Area visible. Partial screening of M6 corridor by highways boundary vegetation.

Moderate Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Removal of vegetation to rear of gantry G-B05 Refurbished ADS gantry Two new MS4 gantries





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Views of construction work would be limited by topography and the road cutting, although lighting would be visible. Ground level activity and the installation of the RCB and road infrastructure would not be visible. There would be some vegetation removal behind gantry G-B05 but this would not significantly increase the view of the M6. ADS refurbishment would be noticeable in views as would the installation of the two new MS4s above the road cutting. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral With cessation of construction works, the change in view due to the refurbished ADS and new MS4s would be barely perceptible above the road cutting and against the backdrop of existing vegetation and Knutsford Services. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year.

P54 Sudlow Cottages (1 receptor)

Two storey detached cottage with views north and west from first floor windows Dist: 350m

Residential First floor views from property, otherwise screened by boundary hedgerow. View north towards M6 corridor in cutting, with only upper parts of tall vehicles, ADS gantry and Knutsford Service Area visible. Partial screening of M6 corridor by highways boundary vegetation. Views west towards M6 in cutting with filtering from intervening

Moderate Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Removal of vegetation to rear of gantry G-B05 Refurbished ADS gantry Refurbished MS3 Two new MS4 gantries





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Views of construction work would be limited by topography and the road cutting, although lighting would be visible. Ground level activity and the installation of the RCB and road infrastructure would not be visible. There would be some vegetation removal behind gantry G-B05 but this would not significantly increase the view of the M6. ADS and MS3 refurbishment would be noticeable in views as would the installation of the two new MS4s above the road cutting. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral With cessation of construction works, the change in view due to the refurbished ADS and MS3 and new MS4s would be barely perceptible above the road cutting and against the backdrop of existing vegetation and Knutsford Services.


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P55 Tabley Vale Farm (1 receptor)

Two storey farmhouse with first floor views, ground level views obscured by farm buildings and structures Dist: 150m


Views south are obscured by farm outbuildings. Views north look out across fields towards the M6 and vegetation along the M6 over bridge. Views west look out over the M6 in cutting towards Tableyvale Cottages although this is from very few windows. A native boundary hedgerow filters views from ground floor windows.

Moderate Vegetation removal to the rear of G-B04 Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Refurbishment of ADS gantry Replacement of two MS3 with MS4 gantries





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Vegetation removal would not significantly increase views of traffic movements. Ground level construction activity and installation of the RCB would be screened by road cutting and topography, although lighting would be visible. Refurbishment and replacement works for the three gantries would be noticeable. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to similar to existing. The RCB and road infrastructure would be screened by the road cutting. The three gantries would look similar to existing, if not smaller in size. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year, although vegetation establishment behind gantry G-B04 would help to screen views towards it.

P56 Tabley Hill Farm (1 receptor)

Two storey farmhouse with direct, first floor views south west Dist: 500m


Views from the property are obscured by boundary vegetation and farm outbuildings although there are views south west from first floor windows over fields towards the M6 and Tableyvale Farm.

Moderate Vegetation removal to the rear of G-B04 Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Refurbishment of ADS gantry Replacement of two MS3 with MS4 gantries





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Vegetation removal would not significantly increase views of traffic movements. Ground level construction activity and installation of the RCB would be screened by road cutting and topography, although lighting would be visible. Refurbishment and replacement works for the three gantries would be noticeable. Visual effect comparable with Tabley Vale Farm, more distant but elevated. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to similar to existing. The RCB and road infrastructure would be screened by the road cutting. The three gantries would look similar to existing, if not smaller in size. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year, although vegetation


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P57 Spring Cottage (1 receptor)

Two storey detached property with direct, open views south west Dist: 300m

Residential Views south west look out over fields towards the M6 over bridge and the M6. The top of moving traffic is visible along the road. Boundary vegetation screens views north west and south and obscures views from the ground floor.

Moderate Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Refurbishment of ADS gantry



None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Ground level construction activity and installation of the RCB would be screened by road cutting and topography, although lighting would be visible. Refurbishment of the ADS gantry would be noticeable. Gantry G-B04 would be screened by boundary vegetation and Tabley Vale Farm. Gantry G-A36 would be screened by the M6 over bridge. Gantries G-B03 and S-A10 would be screened by boundary vegetation. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to similar to existing. The RCB and road infrastructure would be screened by the road cutting. The visible gantry would look similar to existing. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year.

P58 Hamlet of Tabley Vale Cottage, Moss Cottage and five other residential properties (7 receptors)

Two and single storey properties with views to M6 corridor between Knutsford service area and over bridge to the east Dist: 200m

Residential Views to M6 corridor between Knutsford service area and over bridge to the east. Views over boundary vegetation are across agricultural farmland with limited screening vegetation.

High Vegetation removal close to gantry S-A09 Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Refurbishment of ADS gantry Replacement of two MS3 with MS4 gantries



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of gantry G-A36 Replacement individual tree planting close to gantry S-A09


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Vegetation removal would slightly increase views of traffic movements. Ground level construction activity and installation of the RCB would be screened by cutting and topography, although lighting would be visible. Refurbishment and replacement works to three gantries would be noticeable in views to the east. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction works would return views to similar to existing. The RCB and road infrastructure would be screened by the road cutting. The visible gantries would look similar to existing, in fact smaller for the MS4s, but slightly more open due to vegetation removal. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral The establishment of vegetation close to gantries G-A36 and S-A09 would return views to similar to existing.


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P59 Properties at junction of Old Hall Lane and A556 (2 receptors)

Two storey semi-detached properties at junction of A556 and Old Hall Lane. Views to section of M6 north of junction 19 Dist: 200m

Residential Views westwards across Old Hall Lane and open fields to M6. Much of M6 north of J19 in cutting, but vehicle movements are visible along with signage and road lighting. Ground floor views restricted by boundary vegetation.

Moderate Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Replacement of MS3 with VMS super cantilever gantry



None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Ground level construction activity would be predominantly screened by junction 19 embankments, except further north near Old Hall Lane where the M6 travels more at grade. The effect of lighting here would be less than for other areas due to the context of existing lighting at the junction. The replacement of the MS3 with a larger super cantilever gantry would be noticeable, although against the backdrop of existing mature trees. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction works would return views to similar to existing. The RCB would be visible instead of the existing barrier and would blend in with the existing road corridor. The gantry would remain visible and slightly larger as described above, but not significantly different to existing. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse As for the Opening Year.

P60 Soldanella (1 receptor)

Detached two storey house with direct, filtered views from ground and first floor windows to the south east Dist: 75m


Open views east across agricultural landscape to the M6 and J19 intersection and traffic on the A556. Ground floor views filtered by boundary vegetation.

High Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Replacement of MS3 with VMS super cantilever gantry



None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Ground level construction activity would be visible along the M6 up to junction 19, and would be in relatively close proximity. The effect of lighting here would be less than for other areas due to the context of existing lighting at the junction. The replacement of the MS3 with a larger super cantilever gantry would be noticeable, although in the mid distance. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to similar to existing. The RCB would be visible instead of the existing barrier and would blend in with the existing road corridor. The gantry would remain visible and slightly larger as described above, but not significantly different to existing.


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P61 Pownall Green Farm (1 receptor)

Three storey farmhouse, with upper floor views south east towards the M6 Dist: 100m


Second and third floor gable end and rear elevation views across open farmland to M6 corridor, without screening vegetation.




None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Ground level construction activity would be visible along the M6 up to junction 19, although not as in close proximity as Soldanella. The effect of lighting here would be less than for other areas due to the context of existing lighting at the junction. The replacement of the MS3 with a larger super cantilever gantry would be noticeable, although in the mid distance. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to similar to existing. The RCB would be visible instead of the existing barrier and would blend in with the existing road corridor. The gantry would remain visible and slightly larger as described above, but not significantly different to existing. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year.

P62 Properties on Tabley Hill Lane near A556 (2 receptors)

Two storey detached properties with oblique, filtered views east Dist: 100m

Residential Views north and east look out over fields towards the M6 and the slip roads and roundabout of M6 junction 19. Ground floor views are filtered by outbuildings and boundary vegetation. First floor views are more open with views of moving traffic.

Moderate Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Replacement of MS3 with MS4 gantry



None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Ground level construction activity would be screened by the road cutting and junction 19 embankments. The effect of lighting here would be less than for other areas due to the context of existing lighting at the junction. The replacement of the MS3 with an MS4 gantry would be noticeable above the slip road embankments. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to similar to existing. The gantry would look similar to existing, if not smaller in size. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral


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As for the Opening Year. P63 Properties on Holly Grove (6 receptors)

Two storey semi-detached houses with rear first floor views towards potential construction site compound Dist: 20m

Residential Views from the rear of the properties look north east over rough grassland towards the Windmill Pub and a dense vegetation band to the south west of junction 19. Ground floor views restricted by boundary fencing and vegetation.




None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Views from the rear of properties, mostly from first floor windows, towards compound buildings and construction related activity. Views from ground floor restricted by vegetation and fencing. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to existing. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year.

BUSINESS RECEPTORS B1 St John’s Church, Sandbach (1 receptor)

View west from church car park towards the M6 in cutting Dist: 350m

Church users arriving at car park

The view from the church is screened by vegetation but the M6 corridor is visible from the car park area. Views from the car park are across open agricultural farmland to M6 in cutting with no intervening vegetation. The view beyond the M6 is back-dropped by vegetation. Traffic movement and signage is evident in the view.

Low Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Installation of a new ADS super cantilever gantry



None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Construction work and the installation of the RCB would be largely screened to the west by the cutting, though would become visible in more distant views to the north west. Construction for the proposed super gantry would be visible above the M6 cutting, although back-dropped by vegetation. The upper parts of the gantry signage may appear above the skyline. The existing ADS signage would be removed. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral The completion of construction would return views to similar to existing. The gantry would be perceptible above the M6 cutting but against a back drop of trees and woodland, thus not being significantly different to existing. The RCB would either be screened by the road cutting or would blend in with the existing road corridor. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for Opening Year.

B2 Commercial Nursery off Hulme Lane

Warehousing and truck and car parking to rear of

Business View from parking area and warehousing over storage area and

Low Construction activity at roadside and lighting



None proposed Construction Moderate Adverse

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Ground level activity would be largely screened by vegetation and bunding but still perceptible.


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commercial nursery Dist. 150m

bunding to M6 corridor

Installation of RCB and road infrastructure New MS4 gantry

Opening Minor Adverse Future Minor Adverse

Opening Slight Adverse Future Slight Adverse


Some construction activity at the bridge would be visible as would construction works for the new MS4. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction activity would reduce visual impact. The new MS4 would be visible side-on above the bunding against a backdrop of trees. The RCB would blend in with the existing motorway corridor. RCB may reduce visibility of traffic headlights at night. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse As for Opening Year.

B3 Ashbrook Equine Hospital (1 receptor)

Equine veterinary centre with rear views towards the M6 corridor Dist: 250m

Business Views towards M6 corridor from rear of centre interrupted by trees and hedgerows in the foreground. Taller vehicles are most noticeable on the M6 in the mid distance. Views west screened by buildings and vegetation.

Low Individual tree removal Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Removal of MS3 gantry Removal and replacement of MS3 gantry with MS4 gantry New MS4 gantry ERA on M6





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Vegetation removal is not likely to alter the existing view significantly due to the backdrop of trees and the fact they do not screen existing vehicle movements fully. The replacement MS4 gantry would be slightly smaller than the existing MS3. The new MS4 gantry is likely to be visible against a backdrop of woodland. Ground level activity and the RCB would not be visible. Vegetation is likely to screen construction for the new ERA. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Completion of construction works is likely to return views to similar to existing. The new MS4 gantry would be a noticeable addition but not a significant change in the view due to the backdrop of trees. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As Opening Year although replacement tree planting would further return views to existing by filtering views of traffic.

B4 Windmill Pub (1 receptor)

Public house with rear views towards potential construction site compound

Business (with beer garden)

Views from the rear of the pub and beer garden look west over rough grassland towards housing on Holly Grove. An


Construction Minor Adverse Opening No change

Construction Slight Adverse Opening Neutral Future

None proposed

Construction Minor Adverse Opening No change

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Views from the rear of the public house towards compound buildings and construction related activity. Views slightly restricted by evergreen boundary hedge and fencing.


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evergreen boundary hedgerow and fencing restricts lower level views.

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Neutral

Future No change

Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to existing. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year.

B5 Elliots Car and Van Hire (1 receptor)

One storey office with views east from one window. Views east from yard to front of office Dist:80m

Business Views east look across fields. A boundary fence and hedgerow field boundary restricts low level views.

Low Potential construction site compound



None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Views east over fields towards compound buildings and construction related activity. Views from one window of the office and from the yard area to the front of the office. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to existing. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year.

RECREATIONAL RECEPTORS R1 Footpath from Brockwood Hill Farm towards M6 Length affected: 1847m Total length: 2288m

Views west towards M6 corridor Dist.: 100 – 600m

Walkers Filtered views across rolling agricultural grassland with intermittent hedgerows and trees. Significant mature woodland along the horizon west of the M6.

High Possible minor loss of roadside vegetation north of Junction 16 Construction activity at roadside and lighting Replacement of MS3 gantry north of Junction 16 with MS4 gantry, new VMS 4 lane cantilever gantry, new ADS cantilever gantry, two new MS4s, one MS3 removed Installation of RCB and road infrastructure



Linear belt of trees and shrubs along highway boundary to rear of gantry G-B35, G-B34 and S-B10


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Views west are generally influenced by the M6, except where field boundaries and individual trees filter views, or where the footpath passes close to residential properties. There would, therefore, be relatively open views towards installation of the RCB and road infrastructure and of construction works for the new gantries. The gantry construction would be set against the backdrop of existing vegetation along the west of the M6. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction activity would reduce visual impact. The primary difference in the view would be the four new gantries, although not all would be visible at the same time. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the existing road corridor and would not look significantly different from existing. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs behind gantry G-B35 and S-B10 would


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R2 Footpath from Brockwood Hill Farm to Rose-trees Farm Length affected: 1457m Total length: 1557m

Views west towards M6 corridor Dist.: 150 – 500m

Walkers Filtered or restricted views over fields towards the M6 in the west. The M6 is mostly perceptible due to moving traffic. Hedgerows, trees and farm buildings filter or restrict views along the course of the footpath.

Moderate Possible minor loss of roadside vegetation north of Junction 16 Construction activity at roadside and lighting Replacement of MS3 gantry north of Junction 16 with MS4 gantry, new VMS 4 lane cantilever gantry, new ADS cantilever gantry, two new MS4s, one MS3 removed Installation of RCB and road infrastructure





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Installation of the RCB and road infrastructure would be perceptible through gaps in vegetation and built form. Construction works for the gantries would be visible but not a dominant element in the view due to the distance of the footpath from the M6 and intervening vegetation. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral The removal of construction works would return views to similar to existing. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the existing road corridor. The new gantries would be barely perceptible as they would be viewed side on, at a distance and against a backdrop of mature vegetation. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for Opening Year, although the linear belts of trees and shrubs would further screen gantries and traffic on the M6, reducing their visibility.

R3 Footpath along farm track near Flash House Length affected: 824m Total length: 1661m

Views north, west and south towards M6 corridor Dist.: 0 – 1400m

Walkers The footpath crosses the M6 on an over bridge before travelling east towards Flash House and beyond. Views are open at the M6 crossing but become restricted by vegetation and built form beyond Flash House.

High Possible minor loss of roadside vegetation north of Junction 16 Construction activity at roadside and lighting Replacement of MS3 gantry north of Junction 16 with MS4 gantry, new VMS 4 lane cantilever gantry, new ADS cantilever gantry, two new MS4s, one MS3 removed Installation of RCB and road infrastructure





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Views at the over bridge would be highly influenced by construction works for the RCB, road infrastructure and new gantries to the north and south. Views from further east would become more distant and filtered by hedgerows and individual trees. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction activity would reduce visual impact. The primary difference in the view would be the four new gantries especially at the over bridge. Not all of the gantries would be visible at the same time. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the existing road corridor and would not look significantly different from existing. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse As for Opening Year. Any mitigation vegetation


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R4 Footpath through Walnut Tree Farm Activity Centre to Moss Farm Length affected: 674m Total length: 824m

Views east towards M6 corridor Dist: 100 – 220m

Walkers Views to the M6 are relatively open for much of the footpath, except near the Radway Green Road over bridge and the railway line. Individual trees and hedgerows in fields provide some filtering of views.

High Construction activity at roadside and lighting New ADS cantilever gantry Replacement of MS3 with MS4 gantry Two new MS4 gantries Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Repair works to Crewe Road bridge





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Much of the footpath would have open views east towards the installation of the RCB and road infrastructure, including to the south east at the entrance to Walnut Tree Farm off Radway Green Road. There would also be views to construction works for the new gantries, although views to gantry G-B34 to the south east and gantry G-A04 to the north east would be viewed obliquely and at a distance. Some views of construction would be filtered by vegetation. Views would be possible from the north of the footpath towards repair works for the Crewe Road bridge. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction would reduce visual impact. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the existing road corridor but the new gantries would be visible. The new ADS gantry would be viewed from the side or obliquely against a backdrop of trees. The replacement MS4 gantry would appear marginally smaller than its MS3 predecessor. The new MS4s would be viewed obliquely but towards the lit faces. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse As for Opening Year although the linear belts of trees and shrubs behind gantry G-A04 would help to reduce its visibility and traffic on the M6.

R5 Footpath at Moss Farm Length affected: 404m Total length: 404m


Walkers Filtered or open views east towards the M6 in close proximity. The footpath runs alongside the M6 for part of its course. Some filtering provided in the form of individual trees along the road.

High Construction activity at roadside and lighting One new MS4 gantry Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Repair works to Crewe Road bridge





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Much of the footpath would have open views east towards the installation of the RCB and road infrastructure, which would be in very close proximity south of Moss Farm. There would also be close range views to construction works for gantry G-A04. Views from the footpath further away from the M6 would be filtered by vegetation along the road. Views would be possible from the north of the footpath towards repair works for the Crewe Road bridge. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction would reduce visual


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impact. The RCB and road infrastructure would not be significantly different to the existing road corridor. However, gantry G-A04 would be a prominent feature in views. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs would help to screen views of gantry G-A04 but also of traffic on the M6. This would have a beneficial effect on views from the footpath.

R6 Footpath near Bennals Cottage Length affected: 877m Total length: 1097m

Views west towards M6 corridor Dist: 0 – 300m

Walkers Between White Moss Cottages and Bennals Cottage views are possible towards the M6, which is it at a higher level. Views are well filtered by vegetation in fields. At Bennals Cottage views towards the M6 are screened by vegetation along the road. Further north the footpath is in close proximity to the M6, so even though vegetation helps to screen views, moving traffic and road infrastructure is very perceptible.

High Construction activity at roadside and lighting One new MS4 gantry and ADS gantry Two MS3 gantries replaced with MS4s ERAs on M6 Installation of RCB and road infrastructure



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of gantry S-B08 and the ERA


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Between White Moss Cottages and Bennals Cottage, views would be possible towards the installation of the RCB and road infrastructure, and gantries S-B08 and G-A04. These views would be well filtered by intervening vegetation. At Bennals Cottage, vegetation removal behind the ERA would significantly alter the view as the tops of taller vehicles on the M6 and gantry G-B32 would now be visible above the cutting. Further north, construction works for the RCB and gantry replacement would be perceptible through vegetation. Effects have not been assessed as higher, as only a short part of the footpath would experience the significant change in view at the ERA. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Removal of construction activity would reduce the visual impact. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the existing road corridor. Gantries would be visible on the skyline when on the footpath between White Moss Cottages and Bennals Cottage. There would continue to be more open views of traffic and gantry G-B32 at Bennals Cottage, although lower level infrastructure would be screened. Further north, views would return to similar to existing, in fact the MS4 gantries would appear smaller in size than the MS3s. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs between gantry G-B32 and Butterton Lane would help to screen views of the ERA and new gantries. It would also restore screening of traffic


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at the ERA, and provide additional screening of traffic to the south west, resulting in a beneficial effect.

R7 Footpath from Nursery Road over M6 Length affected: 1031m Total length: 1474m

Views north, south, east and west towards M6 corridor Dist: 0 – 600m

Walkers Views towards the M6 are relatively open, especially at the over bridge where views are elevated. Vegetation around the over bridge helps to filter views towards the M6 from some of the footpath.

High Construction activity at roadside and lighting Two new MS4 gantries Installation of RCB and road infrastructure



None proposed Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Minor Adverse Future Minor Adverse

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse To either side of the over bridge, views would be filtered by vegetation within field s and along the road, but construction works for the RCB, road infrastructure and two MS4 gantries would be apparent. Views towards these works would be open and elevated from the over bridge. Effects have not been assessed as higher, as only a short part of the footpath would experience the significant change in view at the over bridge. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction would reduce visual impact. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the existing road corridor but the new gantries would be visible, especially from the over bridge. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse As for Opening Year.

R8 Footpath from Close Lane over M6 Length affected: 474m Total length: 2042m


Walkers Views east of the M6 are relatively open, although filtered by a hedgerow along Close Lane. To the west of the M6 views are more restricted by the buildings of Green bank Farm and vegetation in field sand along the road. Views at the over bridge are open and elevated.

High Construction activity at roadside and lighting Two new MS4 gantries Two MS3s replaced with MS4s Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Two ERAs



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of gantry G-B30-1


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse To the west of the M6 views would be screened by vegetation and built form. To the east of the M6, views would be possible towards construction works for the installation of the RCB, road infrastructure and two MS4s. These works would be visible on the over bridge at an elevated angle. Replacement of two MS3s with MS4s and construction of two ERAs would also be visible from the over bridge in views north. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction would reduce visual impact. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the existing road corridor but the new and replacement gantries would be visible, especially from the over bridge. The ERA would be barely perceptible. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse As for Opening Year. The linear belt of trees and


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R9 Footpath through Oakhanger Hall Length affected: 1012m Total length: 2005m


Walkers Views towards the M6 are filtered by vegetation in fields and along the road. The M6 is perceptible in the form of moving traffic and the over bridges.

Moderate Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Two new MS4 gantries




Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Construction activity for the MS4s would be evident in views through gaps in vegetation, although it is likely lower elements such as the RCB would not be visible. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Completion of construction would return views to similar to existing. The MS4s would be perceptible but would not be a significant change in the view as they would be viewed side on and through vegetation. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for Opening Year.

R10 Bridleway between Dunnocksfold Road and Hassall Length affected: 1172m Total length: 1897m


Walkers and horse riders

Views from the east of the M6 are well filtered by vegetation along the road so that only the tops of vehicles are visible. Views from the west are less well filtered so that more traffic is visible on the motorway. Views from the over bridge are open and elevated.

High Vegetation removal to the rear of the ERA, gantry G-B30-1 and north of the over bridge Construction activity at roadside and lighting One new MS4 gantry Two MS3s replaced with MS4s Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Two ERAs Repair works to Bostock House bridge



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of ERA and gantry G-B30-1 Replacement individual tree planting

Construction Moderate Adverse Opening Minor Adverse Future Negligible Adverse

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Views from the east of the M6 would experience increased visibility towards traffic on the motorway and construction works for the RCB, road infrastructure and ERA due to vegetation removal. Lower level construction would otherwise be relatively well screened by roadside vegetation but there would be views over vegetation towards the replacement of the MS3s with MS4s. Views from the west of the M6 would be more focused on RCB and road infrastructure installation north of the over bridge, with views south obscured by Bostock House and intervening vegetation. Views from the over bridge would be open and elevated and towards all new and replacement gantries, ERA works and RCB works. Views would be possible towards repair works for the Bostock House bridge. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Completion of construction work would reduce the visual impact. There would continue to be increased views of traffic in views from the east due to vegetation removal although the ERA itself would not be perceptible. The replacement gantries would look similar to existing if not slightly smaller. The RCB works and road infrastructure would blend into the existing road


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corridor for views from the west, thus returning views to similar to existing. Views from the over bridge would remain open to all elements of the scheme. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse Replacement planting to the rear of the ERA and along the road verge would help to return views to similar to existing for views from the east. New gantries would still be apparent in views from the over bridge.

R11 Long Distance Footpath (South Cheshire Way) and footpath on opposite bank Length of South Cheshire Way affected: 934m Total length of South Cheshire Way: Long distance footpath Length of footpath affected: 619m Total length of footpath: 1138m

Views west and east towards M6 corridor Dist: 0 – 600m

Walkers Canal-side view towards elevated M6 filtered by minor roadside vegetation and occasional mature trees within agricultural grassland.

High Vegetation removal at ERA Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Noise barriers Two new MS4 gantries ERAs on M6 Repair works to the Hassall Green Railway, Hassall Green Road and Trent and Mersey Canal bridges



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of ERA and gantry G-A09


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Views would be afforded of construction works including lighting, the installation of drainage, RCB etc. and noise barriers, which would be apparent but not dominant in the view. Removal of vegetation to the rear of the ERA would open up views to traffic on the M6 corridor in views form the west but not significantly. Construction works for the MS4s and ERAs would also be visible. There would also be views towards repair works to the Hassall Green Railway, Hassall Green Road and Trent and Mersey Canal bridges in fairly close proximity. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Completion of construction work would reduce visual impact. The RCB and road infrastructure would be visible but blend in with the existing M6 corridor. The new MS4 signs would remain visible against the skyline, especially due to the lower nature of the footpaths relative to the M6 corridor, which would add to their prominence, They are also likely to be more prominent at closer range due to the angle of view. Vegetation removal at the ERA would continue to open up views of traffic on the M6. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial Establishment of the linear belts of trees and shrubs along the highway boundary would help to screen views of traffic and the two new MS4 gantries, helping to improve the view.

R12 Footpath west of Hassall

Views west towards the M6 corridor

Walkers Footpath immediately adjacent to M6

High Vegetation removal at ERA



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Vegetation removal for the ERA would open up


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Green Length affected: 510m Total length: 510m

Dist: 0 – 160m

corridor, or close by, with minimal screening in the form of occasional roadside trees or the vegetation block south of Betchton Road.

Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Two new MS4 gantries ERAs on M6


Opening Slight Adverse Future Slight Adverse

ERA and gantry G-B28

Opening Minor Adverse Future Minor Beneficial

views to traffic on the M6 and construction works. Views would be possible towards the installation of the RCB and road infrastructure as well as the construction of the two new MS4s. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Completion of construction work would reduce visual impact. The RCB and road infrastructure would be visible but blend in with the existing M6 corridor. The new MS4 signs be visible features from the footpath. Vegetation removal at the ERA would continue to open up views of traffic on the M6. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial Establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs along the highway boundary would help to screen views of traffic and the new MS4 gantry, helping to improve the view.

R13 Footpath between Betchton Road and the canal Length affected: 246m Total length: 246m

Views east towards M6 corridor Dist: 500m

Walkers Distant view towards section of M6 corridor west of Hassall Green, M6 to north and south screened by vegetation. View of M6 is intermittent and heavily filtered by agricultural hedgerows and mature trees.

Moderate Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Two new MS4 gantries ERAs on M6



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of ERA and gantry G-A09


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Construction activity for the MS4s would be evident in views through gaps in vegetation, although it is likely lower elements such as the RCB would not be visible. Removal of vegetation at the ERA would be noticeable but not significantly. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Completion of construction would return views to similar to existing. The MS4s would be perceptible but would not be a significant change in the view as they would be viewed through vegetation. Removal of vegetation at the ERA would be noticeable but not significantly. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial Establishment of the linear belts of trees and shrubs along the highway boundary would help to screen views of traffic and the two new MS4 gantries, helping to improve the view.

R14 Footpath near Sandbach services


Walkers Open or filtered views west towards the M6 in close proximity. Vegetation around

High Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB

Construction Moderate Adverse Opening


None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Construction works for the RCB and road infrastructure would be in close proximity and highly visible. There would also be views towards


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Length affected: 448m Total length: 814m

Newcastle Road over bridge and built form at Sandbach Services restricts some views. Individual trees along the roadside filter views elsewhere.

and road infrastructure One MS3 replaced with MS4 One new MS4 gantry Repair works for the Manor Road bridge

No change Future No change

Neutral Future Neutral

No change Future No change

the replacement of the MS3, construction of the new MS4 and repair works for the Manor Road bridge. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Completion of construction would return views to similar to existing. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the existing road corridor and the gantries would be in the context of the Sandbach services area. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for Opening Year.

R15 Footpath off Church Lane Length affected: 652m Total length: 652m

Views west towards M6 corridor Dist: 100 –320m

Walkers View from footpath across open agricultural farmland to M6 in cutting with little intervening vegetation. The view beyond the M6 is back-dropped by vegetation. Traffic movement and signage is evident in the view. Views to the northern end of the footpath are more filtered by vegetation in fields.

High Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure New ADS super cantilever gantry New MS4 gantry Repair works for the Church Lane bridge



None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Construction work and the installation of the RCB would be largely screened by the cutting, though would become visible in more distant views to the north west. The proposed super gantry would be visible above the M6 cutting, although back-dropped by vegetation. The upper parts of the gantry signage would appear above the skyline. The existing ADS signage would be removed. There would also be views towards repair works for the Church Lane bridge. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse The completion of construction would reduce visual impact on views. The gantry would remain visible above the M6 cutting against a back drop of trees and woodland. The gantry would be more visible than the existing signs and its presence above the skyline would emphasise the presence of the motorway. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse As for Opening Year.

R16 Footpath west of Fields Farm Length affected: 701m Total length: 1857m


Walkers Views at oblique angle towards M6 across agricultural grassland, filtered by vegetation so that traffic is partly screened by hedgerows with mature trees.

Moderate Removal of individual trees Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements New ADS

Construction Minor Adverse Opening Negligible Adverse Future



Construction Minor Adverse Opening Negligible Adverse Future

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Construction works are not likely to be highly visible especially low level works for the RCB and road infrastructure. Construction of gantries would be noticeable but well filtered by intervening vegetation. Removal of individual tees is unlikely to be that significant due to the presence of other vegetation in the landscape.


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cantilever super gantry Replacement VMS super cantilever gantry New MS4 gantry New ADS cantilever gantry

Negligible Adverse

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Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction work would return views to similar to existing. The gantries would be perceptible but not a significant change due to filtering effects of intervening vegetation. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for Opening Year, although replacement of individual trees would further restore views to similar to existing.

R17 Footpath west of Brindley Green Length affected: 1350m Total length: 2002m


Walkers Near junction 17 views are across the slip road and boundary vegetation towards the M6 below. The footpath then runs along the edge of the M6 before travelling east into adjacent countryside. Views when close to the M6 are filtered by vegetation but the M6 is in close proximity. Views from adjacent countryside are at an oblique angle across agricultural grassland, occasionally filtered by vegetation.

High Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure New ADS super cantilever gantry Replacement VMS super cantilever gantry MS3 replaced with MS4 New MS4 gantry New ADS cantilever gantry Repair works to the Congleton Road bridge



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of gantry S-B07


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Construction works for the RCB, road infrastructure and gantries would be visible in close proximity to the footpath nearer junction 17, albeit filtered by vegetation. Where the footpath diverts into adjacent countryside, construction works would be visible but more filtered and viewed at a greater distance. There would also be views towards repair works for the Congleton Road bridge. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction work would reduce visual impact. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the existing M6 corridor but the new gantries would remain noticeable. The top of S-B07 would be in close proximity to the footpath with little vegetation to provide filtering. G-B24 would appear similar to existing if not slightly smaller. G-A14 and G-B23 would be present in an existing gantry location but the doubling up of gantries would increase their presence. S-B06 would be viewed at more of a distance from the footpath and thus be less perceptible. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of trees and shrubs behind gantry S-B07 would help to screen the gantry and traffic on the M6, where no previous screening was present. This would have a beneficial effect on the view.


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R18 Footpath off Brindley Lane Length affected: 85m Total length: 671m

Views west towards M6 corridor Dist. 160 – 670m

Walkers Views from much of the footpath are screened by hedgerow vegetation and a woodland block. To the end of the footpath near Brindley Lane there are more open views towards traffic on the M6.

High Removal of individual trees Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure ERAs to both carriageways Replacement of MS3 with MS4 gantry New ADS cantilever gantry



Replacement of some individual trees


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Vegetation loss would not significantly change the view due to the existing backdrop of vegetation. Construction works would be visible for the installation of the RCB, road infrastructure, the ERA and the new and replacement gantries but only from a short section of the footpath. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Completion of construction works would reduce the level of visual impact. The RCB, ERAs and road infrastructure would be perceptible but would blend in with the existing road corridor. The additional gantry structures would be noticeable in views and slightly detract from them. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse As for Opening Year.

R19 Footpath near Brereton Lane Length affected: 658m Total length: 658m

Views west towards M6 corridor Dist. 0 – 200m

Walkers Open or filtered views towards M6 corridor. The footpath nearest Brereton Lane is adjacent to the M6 so traffic is in close proximity. Individual trees along the motorway provide some filtering. The footpath then veers further away from the motorway where it travels to the far side of a hedgerow. This hedgerow heavily filters views to the M6.

High Removal of vegetation to the rear of gantry G-B19 Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Two new MS4 gantries Refurbishment of ADS gantry





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Construction works for the RCB, road infrastructure and new MS4 would be visible in close proximity to the footpath near Brereton Lane, albeit filtered by vegetation in places. Where the footpath diverts into adjacent countryside, construction works would be perceptible but filtered by the hedgerow and viewed at a greater distance. Construction for the new MS4 near Broad Lane would be filtered by individual trees along the road. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction work would reduce visual impact. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the existing M6 corridor but the new gantries would remain noticeable. G-B19 would be readily apparent adjacent to the footpath. The ADS gantry would look similar to existing. Gantry G-A20 would be perceptible but filtered by the hedgerow adjacent to the footpath and by individual trees along the road. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of trees and shrubs behind gantry G-B19 would help to screen the gantry and


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traffic on the M6, where no previous screening was present. This would have a beneficial effect on the view.

R20 Dane Valley Way Length affected: 1055m Total length: Long distance footpath

Views north, south, east and west towards M6 corridor

Walkers Views from the east are focused south west across fields and intervening field boundary vegetation. Views from the west are focused south east towards a short section of motorway south of junction 18. Views from the over bridge are open and elevated.

High Vegetation removal to rear of gantry G-B18 and G-A21 and shrub blocks near the River Croco Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure New VMS super cantilever gantry and removal of one MS3 gantry Two MS3s replaced with MS4s Refurbishment of two existing gantries Four potential construction site compounds



Replacement planting to rear of gantry G-A21 Replacement of individual trees


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse In views from the east and west, vegetation removal is unlikely to be noticeable due to the context of woodlands and individual trees in the view. Construction activity, including for the RCB and road infrastructure, would only be noticeable in small sections due to the intervening vegetation at ground level. The new VMS super gantry is likely to be visible in the south for some of the footpath and would appear against the skyline, but this would not be that perceptible. The replacement of the MS3 south of junction 17 would not be that perceptible as it is surrounded by the embankments of the junction. All proposed works would be more visible from the over bridge. There would be open, elevated views towards construction for the RCB, road infrastructure and new and replacement gantries. The Dane Valley Way would pass by four potential construction site compounds. All the compounds would be filtered by roadside vegetation but there would be a noticeable change in view from fields to construction works at each site. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Completion of construction works would reduce the effect on views. The principal change in views from the east and west would be the VMS super gantry, the lit face of which would be visible between intervening vegetation. However, on the whole views would return to similar to existing. However, open, elevated views from the over bridge would still be influenced by the new gantries to the north and south of the M6 corridor, although these new gantries would be at some distance away. Completion of construction would return the construction site compounds to similar to existing. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse As for Opening Year.


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R21 Shakerley Mere – wildlife reserve and recreation area

Heavily filtered views east towards the M6 corridor Dist: 15m

Walkers Short range views, heavily filtered by mixed deciduous and evergreen vegetation, of M6 corridor and traffic movement. Views possible of existing MS3 signs from close range, prevented from further away due to tree canopies.

Moderate Vegetation removal to rear of ERA and gantry Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Replacement of two MS3 gantries with MS4 gantries ERA on M6



None proposed Construction Minor Adverse Opening No change Future No change

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Vegetation removal would have a very limited effect on views as the majority of screening is provided by vegetation outside the highways boundary. Construction activity would be noticeable, but views would be filtered and limited to close range, as would views of the gantries and RCB installation. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction work would greatly reduce the level of visual impact. The presence of the RCB, the smaller MS4 and the larger VMS super gantry are likely to be perceptible but not alter the balance of elements within views. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for Opening Year.

R22 Footpath at Hulme Hall Length affected: 751m Total length: 1553m


Walkers Long distance view to M6 corridor through gaps in hedgerow, interrupted by blocks of woodland. Movements of taller vehicles visible against a backdrop of woodland and trees, as is the existing MS3 gantry.

Moderate Individual tree removal Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements New VMS super cantilever gantry New MS4 gantry MS3 replaced with MS4 MS3 removed





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Vegetation removal is not likely to alter the existing view due to the backdrop of trees. Ground level construction activity for the RCB and road infrastructure would not be visible. Construction for the gantries would be visible, but viewed through intervening vegetation and at a distance. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Completion of construction would return views to similar to existing. The gantries would be barely perceptible amongst intervening vegetation. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for Opening Year.

R23 Footpath between Hulme Hall Lane and Hulme Farm Length affected: 1140m


Walkers View to M6 corridor interrupted by blocks of woodland. Movements of taller vehicles visible against a backdrop of woodland and trees, as is the

Moderate Individual tree removal Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure



Replacement of individual trees Linear trees and shrubs to rear of gantry G-A29


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Vegetation removal is not likely to alter the existing view due to the backdrop of trees. Ground level construction activity for the RCB and road infrastructure would be visible but only through gaps in vegetation. Construction for the gantries would be visible, but viewed through intervening vegetation. Construction activity would be more noticeable than for R22, as this footpath


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existing MS3 gantry.

New VMS super cantilever gantry New MS4 gantries MS3 replaced with MS4 MS3 removed

is closer to the motorway. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Completion of construction would return views to similar to existing. The gantries would be barely perceptible amongst intervening vegetation. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for Opening Year.

R24 Footpath north west of Swan Green Length affected: 570m Total length: 760m


Walkers Views across agricultural farmland intermittently screened by hedgerows and trees but in close proximity and open when adjacent to M6 corridor.

High Removal of shrub blocks along verge of M6 Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Two ERAs, one to each carriageway Two new MS4 gantries Replacement of MS3 gantry with MS4





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse Vegetation removal would be in the form of single trees and is unlikely to increase views of the M6 significantly. In close proximity, construction work for the RCB, road infrastructure, gantries and ERAs would be highly visible. Where the footpath is further away, lower level works would be restricted by the road cutting. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse The cessation of construction works would reduce visual impact. The new gantries and ERAs, along with the replacement of the central barrier with RCB, would remain visible at close range, especially the new MS4 at the point where the footpath turns, although they would be viewed in the context of the M6 and vehicle movements. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Beneficial The establishment of the linear belt of trees and shrubs would help to screen gantry G-B10 and traffic on the motorway, leading to a beneficial effect.

R25 Footpath at Fields Farm Length affected: 140m Total length: 1851m

Views north and south along M6 corridor Dist: 0m

Walkers The majority of the footpath would be screened by vegetation in Peover Golf Club. The M6 is visible where the footpath crosses on over bridge. There are views north and south along the M6.

High Removal of shrub blocks along verge of M6 Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Two ERAs, one to





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse There would be views towards construction works for the RCB, road infrastructure, gantries and ERAs from the over bridge. Effects have not been assessed as greater due to the small section of footpath affected. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Completion of construction would reduce the visual impact. The RCB, ERAs and road infrastructure would blend in with the M6 corridor.


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each carriageway Two new MS4 gantries Replacement of two MS3 gantries with MS4s

Additional gantries would be visible but the majority would be located at a distance from the footpath. Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse As for Opening Year.

R26 Peover Golf Club

Heavily filtered views east and west towards M6 corridor Dist: 10m

Recreation – golfers and walkers

Restricted views across maturing boundary vegetation and hedgerow. Existing MS3 is visible.

Moderate Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Replacement of MS3 with MS4



None proposed Construction Negligible Adverse Opening No change Future No change

Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Taller elements of construction work such as lighting and the replacement gantry would be visible, but works for the RCB and road infrastructure would not. Vegetation along the road boundary would restrict most views of construction. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Completion of construction would return views to similar to existing. The replacement gantry would be slightly smaller than the MS3, but this would not be that perceptible due to vegetation cover. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for Opening Year.

R27 Footpath at Plumley Moor Road Length affected: 930m Total length: 930m


Walkers Views west are relatively open and are strongly influenced by traffic on the M6, which runs adjacent to the footpath. Individual trees along the road help to filter views. Views from the over bridge are open and elevated to the north and south. Views east are more restricted by vegetation around the over bridge but are possible towards moving traffic on the motorway.

High Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Vegetation removal around over bridge and behind relocated gantry ST-A02 Relocation of MS3 gantry to south of over bridge Two new MS4 gantries New superspan portal gantry



Replacement individual tree planting


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse In views west there would be relatively open, direct views towards construction works for the RCB, road infrastructure, MS4s and relocation of the MS3. These items would also be visible from the over bridge, with the relocated MS3 in close proximity, changing the view significantly. There would also be views north to the construction of the superspan portal gantry. Views east would be more restricted. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Completion of construction would reduce the visual impact. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend into the road corridor. The new MS4s would be noticeable features for views west and east, although more so from the west where they would be in close proximity. Views from the over bridge would be significantly affected by the relocation of the MS3 but this would be for a small part of the footpath.


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R28 Footpath north of Lower Peover Length affected: 356m Total length: 933m


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Views from much of the footpath are screened by field boundary vegetation and vegetation around adjacent properties. Closest to the motorway, there are intermittent views towards moving traffic. Pylons and wires form part of the view.

Moderate Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Vegetation removal around over bridge and behind relocated gantry ST-A02 Relocation of MS3 gantry to south of over bridge Two new MS4 gantries New superspan portal gantry



Replacement individual tree planting


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Vegetation removal would be insignificant in the view. Lower level construction works are unlikely to be visible due to screening by intervening vegetation. Construction works for the gantries would be visible but only through gaps in existing vegetation. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Completion of construction would return views to similar to existing. The new gantries would be perceptible but would not be a significant feature in the view due to vegetation cover. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for Opening Year, although individual tree planting would further return views to similar to existing.

R29 Footpath between Parkside Farm and Knutsford Length affected: 1191m Total length: 1696m


Walkers Footpath views across agricultural grassland. The section close to Knutsford is lined with hedgerows, then further west and closer to the M6, views open up. Topography and cutting screen the M6 so that upper parts of tall vehicles and signage only are visible. Views from the over bridge are more open and look north and south down the M6 corridor.

High Construction activity at roadside and lighting Installation of RCB and road infrastructure Vegetation removal north of railway bridge Two new MS4 gantries Refurbishment of two MS3 gantries Removal of one MS3 gantry



Linear belt of trees and shrubs near gantry G-B06


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse In views west there would views towards construction works for the new and replacement gantries and taller construction lighting. The road cutting would screen lower level elements such as the RCB and road infrastructure. This would also be the case for views east. Views from the over bridge would be influenced by all elements of construction including lower level elements, although only for a short section of the footpath. One of the MS4 gantries would be in close proximity to the over bridge. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Completion of construction would reduce the visual impact. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend into the road corridor. The new gantries would be noticeable features but against a backdrop of existing vegetation and fields. Views from the over bridge would be highly influenced by the close MS4 but only for a short section of footpath.


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scheme centreline)

USER VIEW

DESCRIPTION


YEAR)

PREDICTED IMPACTS

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT




MITIGATION

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT

(with mitigation)


Future Year (2032): Summer: Slight Adverse As for Opening Year. The linear belt of trees and shrubs would help screen views towards the gantry but only for a small part of the footpath.

R30 Footpath near Sudlow Cottages Length affected: 325m Total length: 678m


Walkers Views north west towards M6 corridor in cutting, with only upper parts of tall vehicles, ADS gantry and Knutsford Service Area visible. Partial screening of M6 corridor by highways boundary vegetation. Views south west towards M6 in cutting with filtering from intervening hedgerows.

Moderate Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Removal of vegetation to rear of gantry G-B05 Refurbished ADS gantry Refurbished MS3 Two new MS4 gantries





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Views of construction work would be limited by topography and the road cutting, although lighting would be visible. Ground level activity and the installation of the RCB and road infrastructure would not be visible. There would be some vegetation removal behind gantry G-B05 but this would not significantly increase the view of the M6. ADS and MS3 refurbishment would be noticeable in views as would the installation of the two new MS4s above the road cutting. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral With cessation of construction works, the change in view due to the refurbished ADS and MS3 and new MS4s would be barely perceptible above the road cutting and against the backdrop of existing vegetation and Knutsford Services. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year.

R31 Footpath near Tableyvale Farm Length affected: 741m Total length: 741m


Walkers Views west look out over fields towards the M6 and A556 in the distance. Views vary in openness due to variable vegetation cover and topography, Views towards the M6 are most open in proximity to Tableyvale Farm.

High Vegetation removal to the rear of G-B04 Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Refurbishment of ADS gantry Replacement of two MS3 with MS4 gantries





Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Vegetation removal would not significantly increase views of traffic movements. Ground level construction activity and installation of the RCB would be screened by road cutting and topography, although lighting would be visible. Refurbishment and replacement works for the three gantries would be noticeable but filtered by intervening vegetation. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to similar to existing. The RCB and road infrastructure would be screened by the road cutting. The three gantries would look similar to existing, if not smaller in size.


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DESCRIPTION


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MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT




MITIGATION

MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT

(with mitigation)


Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for the Opening Year, although vegetation establishment behind gantry G-B04 would help to screen views towards it.

R32 Footpath near Tabley Vale Cottage Length affected: 386m Total length: 386m


Walkers Views east look out over fields towards the M6 and Tableyvale Farm. Field boundary hedgerows filter views in places.

High Vegetation removal close to gantry S-A09 Construction activity such as lighting and taller elements Refurbishment of ADS gantry Replacement of two MS3 with MS4 gantries



Linear belt of trees and shrubs to rear of gantry G-A36 Replacement individual tree planting close to gantry S-A09


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Vegetation removal would slightly increase views of traffic movements. Ground level construction activity and installation of the RCB would be screened by cutting and topography, although lighting would be visible. Refurbishment and replacement works to three gantries would be noticeable in views to the east. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Slight Adverse Cessation of construction works would return views to similar to existing. The RCB and road infrastructure would be screened by the road cutting. The visible gantries would look similar to existing, in fact smaller for the MS4s, but slightly more open due to vegetation removal. Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral The establishment of vegetation close to gantries G-A36 and S-A09 would return views to similar to existing.

R33 North Cheshire Way Long Distance Footpath Length affected: 686m Total length: Long distance footpath


Walkers Views westwards across open fields to M6. Much of M6 north of J19 in cutting, but vehicle movements are visible along with signage and road lighting. Views east across agricultural landscape to the M6 and J19 intersection and traffic on the A556. Views from the over bridge are open and elevated and look north and south along the M6 corridor.




None proposed


Construction (2015 - 2017): Winter: Moderate Adverse In views from the east and west, ground level construction activity, as well as the new RCB, would be largely screened by the embankments of junction 19, except just to the south of Old Hall Lane where the M6 is at grade. There would be views towards replacement works for the MS3. The over bridge would have open, elevated views towards all elements of the scheme, but for a short section of the footpath. Opening Year (2017): Winter: Neutral Cessation of construction works would return views to similar to existing. The RCB and road infrastructure would blend in with the road corridor and the gantry would not look significantly different to existing.


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MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT




MITIGATION

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Future Year (2032): Summer: Neutral As for Opening Year.


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APPENDIX 10.1 : DESIGNATED HERITAGE ASSETS INSPECTED AND EXCLUDED FROM FURTHER ASSESSMENT

Site Name Designation

English Heritage

Reference Number

HER Reference Number

Hulme Hall Moated Site Scheduled Monument 1012356 Bexton Hall Grade II* Listed Building 1115558 Trent and Mersey Canal Lock Number 149 AT SJ 7685 5888

Grade II Listed Building 1115844 DCH3427

Trent and Mersey Canal Lock Number 60 at SJ 7687 5887


Farmhouse, Brickhouse Farm No 1 Grade II LIsted Building 1130362 Old Hall Farmhouse Grade II Listed Building 1130383 Outbuildings Of Brickhouse Farm No 2

Grade II Listed Building 1130384

Cherry Tree Farmhouse Grade II Listed Building 1138706 DCH2928 School Cottages Grade II Listed Building 1138826 DCH3590 Holly Hedge Cottage Grade II Listed Building 1139483 Peacock Lodge East to Tabley House, Gatepier and Railing


Hollow Wood Farmhouse Grade II Listed Building 1145826 Hollybush Farm Grade II Listed Building 1145836 Smithy Green Cottage Grade II Listed Building 1145860 Bradshawbrook Farm House Grade II Listed Building 1160337 DCH2246 Crown Lane Farmhouse Grade II Listed Building 1161017 Foxcovert Farmhouse Grade II Listed Building 1161033 DCH2291 Brindley Green Farmhouse Grade II Listed Building 1229404 DCH3640 Round House Grade II Listed Building 1231073 DCH3658 Cotton Hall Grade II* Listed Building 1231500 1072 The Romping Donkey Public House Grade II Listed Building 1309973 Hulme Farmhouse Grade II Listed Building 1310284 Rosebank House Grade II Listed Building 1310621 DCH2550 Over Tabley Hall Grade II Listed Building 1318910 Farm Building approximately 200 yards west of Over Tabley Hall

Grade II Listed Building 1329688

Peacock Lodge West to Tabley House, Gatepier and Railing


The Church of St Luke Grade II Listed Building 1330072 DCH3266 Sculshaw Lodge Grade II Listed Building 1330180 Church of St John Grade II Listed Building 1330384 DCH3836 Farmhouse, Brickhouse Farm No 2 Grade II Listed Building 1330385 St. Philip's Church, Alsager Road, Bletchton CW11

Locally Listed Building

DCH9342

Sun Cottage, Alsager Road, Bletchton CW11 4YB


DCH9344

Higher Farm, Byley Lane Locally Listed Building DCH9746 Cedar Bank, (former Woodland House Farm) Holmes Chapel


DCH9845

Bradshaw Brook Barns & Bridge, Locally Listed building Acorn Cottage, Hulme Lane Locally Listed Building DCH10496Yew Tree House, Chester Road, Tabley WA16 0HN


DCH9238


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APPENDIX 10.2 : HERITAGE GAZETTER

Asset Number

Asset Name Designation Value English Heritage reference

Cheshire HER

reference Short Description

7

Trent and Mersey Canal Middlewich to Trent Green Conservation

Area

Conservation Area

Medium N/A N/A

Canal constructed by surveyor James Brindley and opened in 1777 with financial support from Josiah

Wedgewood. Provides waterways link between the Midlands, Manchester and Liverpool. Formed by a

narrow canal with double locks in the area of the M6.

8 Bridge Number 148 Grade II Listed

Building Medium 1309982 N/A

Canal bridge. No. 148. Early C19. Random bond brick. Single span. Central cambered arch with

curved retaining walls to either side terminating in brick piers of square section. Ashlar coping above

parapet which has a rectangular ashlar block above the centre of the arch.

16 Plumtree Farmhouse Grade II Listed

Building Medium 1330000 N/A

Farmhouse, probably circa 1700, altered. Irregular bond brown brick work; clay tile roof. 2 storeys; 3

windows; symmetrical. 4-pane replaced door; replaced cross-casements in unaltered openings with flat gauged brick arches. Square central chimney; 3-course bands at 1st floor and eaves. Attic window in

left gable; blocked window in right gable. Rear kitchen wing has indication of former bread oven in

gable end. Interior: Lobby-entrance plan; ingle-nooks with oak bressumers in left parlour and in kitchen;

blocked ingle nook in right parlour; some chamfered oak beams; only the newel-post survives of old stair.

20 World War II defences of the former airfield

RAF Cranage

Scheduled Monument

High 1020762 N/A

Upstanding and buried remains of World War II defences constructed for RAF Cranage comprising battle headquarters building from where defence of

the airfield was coordinated, an anti-aircraft gunpost, three upstanding pillboxes, the buried remains of a fourth pillbox, and an aircrew sleeping shelter, all of

which are located on or close to the now disused airfield perimeter.


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Asset Number


Cheshire HER


22 Tabley House

Grade II Registered Park and Garden

Medium 1000645 N/A

Parkland established around the Palladian building of Tabley Hall in the 1760s. Gardens and pleasure grounds present around Hall. Surrounding park includes Tabley Mere and remains largely under

pasture with occasional clumps and parkland trees. Lodges, boat house, kitchen garden all present within

registered park. East boundary of site now formed by M6 motorway.

23 Moss Cottage Grade II Listed

Building Medium 1277660 1227

House. Mid C17. Timber frame with brick infill, and brick with thatched roof. 2 cells, 2 storeys. Right hand gable end: small framing with angle braces, truss of

angle struts and king post and collar. Rear: small framing with angle struts. Entrance front: 4 posts with

angle struts.

30 Cinder Hill Locally Listed

Building Low N/A 6804

Farmhouse, late C17. Plastered brick nogged timber frame with gable tile roof. Single storey and attic, 3

bays, with later added wing east. Irregular small framing with angle braces. Fully glazed door in C20

porch, with external framed ledged and battened door with false strap hinges. Lattice casements,

some with metal opening lights, in altered frames. All first floor facade windows in gabled dormers. Interior:

Ovolo moulded beams and exposed ceiling joists.

31 Barn field (field name) None Low N/A N/A Field name identified from tithe map.

32 Big Pit Field (field name) None Low N/A N/A Field name identified from tithe map.

33 Possible DMV None None 74737 N/A

English Heritage archive records a possible deserted medieval village in Cotton township. This

interpretation is considered to be inaccurate as settlement in Cheshire during the medieval period has been found to be generally dispersed (pers.

comm. Mark Leah 12/11/13).


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34 Well (site of) None Negligible N/A N/A Site of well identified from historic Ordnance Survey

mapping.

35 Long Butt and Brickfield

(field names) None Low N/A N/A Field name identified from tithe map.

36 Stell and Barn Croft

(field name) None Low N/A N/A Field name identified from tithe map.

37 Barn and Brickkiln Field

(field name) None Low N/A N/A Field name identified from tithe map.

38 Marl field (field name) None Low N/A N/A Field name identified from tithe map.

39 Township boundary None Low N/A N/A Township boundary recorded by the Cheshire HER.

40 Roman Road projected line between Middlewich

and Buxton. None Medium 1360497 N/A

Supposed Roman road between Middlewich and Buxton.

41 Roman Road - Chester

to Manchester None Medium N/A 844/1/0

A Roman road runs between Chester and Manchester, known locally as Watling Street

(Margary Route 7a). The road led from the legionary fortress at Chester to the forts at Northwich and

Manchester. It ran due east from the Eastgate along Foregate Street through Boughton to Vicars Cross, crossing the River Gowy at Stamford Bridge, then

proceeding by Kelsall, south of Eddisbury hillfort and through Oakmere. It then merges with the modern

road through Northwich then onto Manchester through Nether Tabley, Mere and Bucklow Hill.


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Asset Number


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42 Windmill Croft (field

name) None Low N/A N/A Field name identified from tithe map.

43 Smithy Cottage None Low N/A 4051/0/2

A single building is shown on the north side of Tabley Hill Lane on the 1847 Tithe Award and described as

"Cottage, smithy and garden". Existing building is called Smithy Cottage and is 2-storey, brick built with slate roof. Evidence of rebuilding although handmade

brickwork survives. May previously have been a cartdoor on the south elevation

44 Barn Field (field name) None Low N/A N/A Field name identified from tithe map.

45 Post medieval buildings

in Tabley Superior None Low N/A 4051/0/1

2 buildings shown on 1847 Tithe Map and described as "House, outbuilding and garden". One building

survives. This is an L-shaped 2-storey house, brick built with a slate roof. Building has modern casement windows and a central round window in what appears

to be a blocked up doorway

46 Barn meadow (field

name) None Low N/A N/A Field name identified from tithe map.

47 Mill field (field name) None Low N/A N/A Field name identified from tithe map.


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Asset Number


Cheshire HER


48 Royal Ordnance Factory

at Radway Green/Alsager

None Low N/A 4122

This factory produced small arms ammunition. This installation did not appear on Ordnance survey maps until later in the Cold War. Even then its magazines (storage buildings for explosives) are not shown. It seems likely that the factory was kept off the maps for security reasons during the height of the Cold

War. On the 1946 aerial photographs from the RAF the area is noted as restricted. The boundary for the

site is present on the old maps, as well as the associated water works, vehicle parks and railway

sidings; however the outline is filled in with field boundaries.

49 Station House, Alsager

Road, Bletchton Locally Listed

Building Low N/A DCH9343

The former station house for Hassall Green station. Original, highly ornate timber barge boards and

finials, timber side-hung casement windows. Red brick chimneys in English bond are a strong feature,

with eight-pointed star section tops.


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APPENDX 10.3 : LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES RELEVANT TO HERITAGE ASSESSMENT

Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy Submission Version

Policy SD2 of the Cheshire East Core Strategy provides principles for sustainable development, including the expectation that all development will ‘respect, and where possible enhance, the significance of heritage assets, including their wider settings’.

Policy SE7 concerns the Historic Environment. Key aspects of this policy relevant to this application include:

The character, quality and diversity of Cheshire East's historic environment will be conserved and enhanced and that new development should seek to make a positive contribution to the character of the historic and built environment;

Proposals for development shall be assessed and the historic built environment actively managed in order to contribute to heritage values and local distinctiveness;

Development proposals which cause harm to or loss of a designated heritage asset or its setting must be supported by a clear and convincing declaration as to why the harm is considered acceptable, the level of harm will also be considered against the public benefits of the proposals;

Impacts on non-designated heritage assets should be properly considered;

A presumption in favour of the retention and reuse of undesignated heritage assets, and the requirement for proper consideration of impacts upon undesignated asset is set out under section 4 of the policy. Where harm or loss is outweighed by public benefits of development, appropriate mitigation and compensation measures will be required to ensure no net loss of heritage value; and

High quality design should be achieved in all heritage contexts which is sensitive to the heritage context in terms of architectural design, detailing, scale, massing and use of materials.

Cheshire and West Chester Emerging Local Plan

Policy ENV5 of the Cheshire and West Chester Emerging Local Plan concerns the Historic Environment. Key aspects of this policy relevant to this assessment comprise:

The requirement for the protection and identification of designated and non-designated heritage assets;

The requirement for development to safeguard or enhance designated and non-designated heritage assets, in line with their position within the hierarchy of heritage designations;

Development which would result in a significant adverse impact on designated heritage assets and their settings will not be permitted;

Development should respect and respond proportionately to non-designated heritage assets and their settings avoiding loss or damage wherever possible.

Where appropriate the Council will support an acceptable level of enabling development to secure the future of heritage assets.

Congleton Local Plan (Saved Policies)

Policy GR2: Design – Planning permission for development will only be granted where the proposal satisfies a number of design criteria including respecting existing features and areas of historic, architectural and archaeological value within the site.


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BH1 Development proposals affecting areasidentified in the borough council‘s list of parks and gardens of historic interest shall respect their character, setting and appearance and those features which form part of/ contribute to the special interest of the park or garden and be compatible with their conservation.

Policy BH4: Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (effects of proposals) – Proposals for works affecting the setting of a listed building will only be granted where the proposal is in keeping with the character of the listed building, including scale, style, appearance, materials and architectural detail; the proposal would not result in a loss of identity of the original listed building and not adversely affect the setting of the listed building;

Policy BH6: Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest –Proposals affecting locally listed buildings will only be allowed if their architectural and/or historic interest is conserved and where demolition is required, this is unavoidable.

Policy BH9: Conservation Areas – permission for development affecting conservation areas will not be granted for proposals which would have a detrimental effect on the special architectural and historic character or appearance of a conservation area as a result of, amongst other factors, significant loss of important trees, topographical features or areas of open land; and intrusiveness within the setting of a conservation area of in relation to existing views into, out of, within or across the area.

Macclesfield Borough Local Plan (Saved Policies)

Policy NE5: Parkland Landscape - Sets out the presumption in favour of conservation and enhancement of historic landscapes, parklands and gardens, and that development which would adversely affect their special historic interest, or setting will not normally be allowed.

Policy BE3: Conservation Areas - “Development will only be permitted in or adjoining a conservation area which preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the conservation area;

BE20: Locally Important Buildings – Development which would adversely affect the character of non-designated structures of architectural or historic interest will only be allowed if the borough council is satisfied that the building or structure is beyond reasonable repair.

BE21: Sites of Archaeological Interest - The conservation, enhancement and interpretation of sites of archaeological importance and their settings will be promoted. Development which would adversely affect archaeological interests will not normally be permitted.

BE22: Scheduled Monuments - Scheduled monuments and other sites of national importance will be preserved. Development which would adversely affect such remains will be refused.

BE23: Development Affecting Archaeological Sites – Permission for development which would affect sites of archaeological importance may be refused, unless it can be demonstrated that measures of mitigation will ensure no net loss of archaeological value.

BE24: Development of Sites of Archaeological Importance – Archaeological evaluation may be required in advance of applications which would affect sites of known or suspected archaeological importance, or areas of archaeological potential.

Crewe and Nantwich Local Plan

BE.7: Conservation Area – a number of means for the preservation and enhancement of conservation areas are identified by this policy including the refusal of applications for development which would harm the character, appearance or setting of a conservation area.


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BE.13: Buildings of Local Interest – development which would adversely affect the reasons for designation of buildings or structures included in the non-statutory list of buildings and structures of local architectural or historic interest will be refused unless it can be clearly demonstrated that there are reasons for the development which outweigh the need to safeguard the building or structure.

BE.14: Development proposals which may affect any historic park or garden as shown on the proposals map, or their setting will be permitted so long as they respect the character and appearance of the park or garden, don’t require its subdivision or harm features of architectural and historical interest.

BE.15: Scheduled Ancient Monuments – proposals which might damage or adversely affect the site or setting of a scheduled ancient monument will not be permitted.

BE.16: Development and Archaeology – development affecting areas of presumed archaeological potential will only be permitted where it is supported by an assessment of the character, extent and condition of the archaeological resource; it can be demonstrated that there would be no damage to the known or presumed archaeological interest of the site; or that archaeological interest of the site can be preserved through either preservation in situ or excavation and recording; and the design of the development avoids unnecessary damage to the archaeological remains that are considered to be worthy of preservation in situ. Where preservation in situ is not merited, a programme of archaeological investigations will be required prior to development.

Vale Royal Local Plan

Policy BE5: Historic Environment - Listed Buildings – Proposals which would result in decay, destruction or damage to Listed Buildings or their setting will not be allowed.

BE8: Listed Buildings and Archaeology - Where a listed building is also designated as a scheduled monument or is believed to be a site of or located on a site of archaeological interest, an appropriate assessment of the archaeological implications of the proposal will be required in support of the application.

BE10: Development should preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Trent and Mersey Canal Conservation Area.

BE13: Ancient Monuments/Archaeological Sites - Development proposals which would adversely impact on scheduled monuments and other nationally important archaeological sites or their settings will not be allowed.