Issue details

A.        That the application for that part of the site lying within the National Park be APPROVED  subject to a condition ensuring that this section of the diversion route be restored to its former condition on completion of the works.

B.        That Barnsley MBC be advised that PDNPA welcome the significant benefit to landscape and amenity the VIP project would bring and recommend the application made to Barnsley MBC be APPROVED and request that consideration be given to the inclusion of conditions to secure the following matters;

1.         The fencing of the TPT diversion route on both sides and inclusion of this within the final agreed version of the LEMP.

2.         The installation of crane pads for pylon removal (Pylons 162 &163) will adversely impact grassland and dwarf shrub habitat. Detailed measures to protect the ground and reinstate the habitats needs to be agreed and included within the revised LEMP.

3.         Creation of species rich grassland within the old sealing end compound at Dunford Bridge post removal also requires detailed measures to be agreed.  The Construction Management Plan includes provision for soil protection. These need to be developed further to take account of specific ecological requirements and be considered alongside a detailed strategy for protection/reinstatement/creation of grassland areas across the project as a whole.

4.         The use of lighting during construction requires clarification and should be agreed to avoid harm to the TPT’s role as an important foraging area for bats.

5.         That the EAR, outline LEMP and the CMP submitted with the application are updated and developed to detailed final versions, in combination with secured detailed enhancement/management plans for off-site enhancement options (relevant stakeholders should be involved in this process). The final agreed versions should then be conditioned as part of any planning approval.

6.         Alongside securing the temporary speed limits, agree details of additional signage so that the drivers of construction vehicles exiting the TPT car park are reminded of both the temporary speed limit, and the likely presence of walkers, cyclists and horse riders on Brook Hill Lane, Windle Edge and Goddard Lane.