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vehicle speeds, it is considered that the effect of driver distraction relating to the
movement of abnormal loads would not result in any road safety concerns. It is
therefore considered any magnitude of change would be negligible and the
significance of effect as a result of the abnormal loads upon receptors along the
routes would be negligible.
Summary of Construction Effects
7.5.35 The maximum number of vehicle movements generated during the construction of the
proposed turbines over a day is estimated at 38 two-way movements per day, 10 of which
will be HGVs.
7.5.36 The greatest increase in total traffic is predicted to be on the A70 between the B7008 and
Carnwath where an increase of 1.1 % on the 12 hour baseline traffic flows is predicted. In
accordance with the IEMA guidance, the traffic generated during the construction phase
along the adjacent road network is likely to result in a negligible magnitude of change and the
significance of effect would be negligible.
7.5.37 Notwithstanding this conclusion, consideration has also been given to the movement of
abnormal loads. This assessment showed that the movement of abnormal loads is generally
likely to result in a negligible magnitude of change and the significance of effect would be
negligible, with the exception of disruption and driver delay where the magnitude of change
would be small to medium and the significance of effect would be slight to moderate.
Effects During Operation Phase
7.5.38 During the operational phase of the development, there will be no permanent staff based at
the wind farm and only the occasional routine maintenance which is carried out using a 4x4
vehicle will be required on site. It is therefore not considered necessary to assess the
environmental effects of the traffic generated by the operational phase of the proposed wind
farm.
7.5.39 As above, the evidence base which informed the DCLG publication ‘Planning for Renewable
Energy: A Companion Guide to PPS22’, December 2004, has informed the conclusion that
drivers would not be distracted by the turbines or the movement of the blades.
Effects During Decommissioning Phase
7.5.40 The levels of traffic associated with decommissioning are anticipated to be similar or lower
than those required during construction, therefore the construction phase assessment of
effects is broadly relevant to that for decommissioning.
7.6 Mitigation and Enhancement Measures
7.6.1 Although the above assessments demonstrate that there is no requirement for any mitigation
measures, a Traffic Management Plan (‘TMP’) will be prepared and agreed with the Road
Authority as an enhancement measure prior to construction. The TMP will provide the
following information:
• Approved access routes and any necessary restrictions;
• Temporary signage in the vicinity of the proposed wind farm warning of construction
traffic;
• Temporary signage warning other users of abnormal load turbine movements;
March 2013 7-17 ES Chapter 7
Traffic and Transport
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