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8.3.4 The benefit of this approach is that is allows the determining authority to directly compare the
effects of each scheme against the same baseline for those properties where there is an
overlap of influence.
8.3.5 Where data has been extracted from the Harburnhead or Fauch Hill ES Chapters, reference
has been made to the original figures. The methodology for gathering of baseline data
employed in both of the other assessments is discussed in more detail below (section 8.3.18
onwards).
8.3.6 WLC has also been consulted on the subject of a representative monitoring location for those
properties to the north of the proposed development, which have not been represented in the
other wind farm ES documents. Representative measurements for dwellings in this area were
undertaken at Parkview Cottages. WLC has agreed that this is an acceptable proxy location.
8.3.7 Measurement data from these four locations (i.e. Harburnhead, Aberlyn, Halfway House and
Parkview Cottages) has therefore been used to assess each of the identified Noise Sensitive
Receptors (NSR) in the vicinity of the proposed wind farm.
8.3.8 With respect to setting appropriate limits against which to assess the predicted operational
noise levels, WLC indicated that the lower fixed portion of the quiet daytime limit should be as
close to 35dB(A) as possible or else measured background +5dB(A), whichever is the greater
as recommended in ETSU-R-97. For night time, the lower fixed limit should be 43dB(A), or
else measured background +5dB(A), whichever is the greater. These limits should be applied
both to the scheme and cumulative assessments.
8.3.9 It was further agreed that the assessment would consider a candidate turbine which would
reflect the worst possible case within the parameters of turbine hub height and power
generation. For the purposes of this assessment, both the Vestas V-90 3MW and Nordex
N100 2.5MW were initially considered, both of hub height 80m. The final assessment is
based on the Nordex N100 2.5MW as it has a higher proportion of low frequencies than the
Vestas, which are less well absorbed by atmospheric conditions.
Baseline Conditions
8.3.10 The 6 turbines comprising the proposed wind farm are to be located in Camilty Plantation
which lies approximately 2 km to the south of the settlement of Harburn. The land is managed
by the Forestry Commission Scotland and there are scattered dwellings around the perimeter
of the proposed development site.
8.3.11 A large portion of land to the north-east of the proposed development area forms Harburn
Estate which is used for various events and leisure activities. There is a cluster of dwellings
including High Camilty and Camilty Lodge immediately to the north adjacent to the boundary
with Harburn Estate. Parkview Cottages lies immediately to the west of these dwellings. The
B7008 transects the site from east to south west and there are 2 dwellings (Halfwayhouse
and Brookbank) which are adjacent to the road to the east of the proposed wind farm
development area. To the south, there is another cluster of dwellings including Aberlyn,
Crosswood and Crosswoodburn. There are no dwellings to the west within 1.5 km.
Harburnhead, a dwelling and associated stables lies to the north west adjacent to the
boundary with Harburn Estate.
8.3.12 West Colzium to the south east was found to be derelict and has not been considered in this
assessment.
March 2013 8-5 ES Chapter 8
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