Planning Services COMMITTEE REPORT

APPLICATION DETAILS

APPLICATION NO: CMA/7/90 FULL APPLICATION DESCRIPTION : Temporary Anemometer Masts (Revised Locations) NAME OF APPLICANT : E.ON Climate and Renewables Mast 1 to the south west of Bradbury and to the north of ADDRESS : Little Isles Farm. Mast 2 to the south east of Preston-le- Skerne ELECTORAL DIVISION : Grant Folley – Senior Planning Officer CASE OFFICER : Tel. 03000 261 392 E-mail : [email protected]

DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE AND PROPOSALS

Site

1. The application relates to an area of land currently subject to public consultation concerning the proposed development of a large scale wind farm. The proposed site for the wind farm is situated to the east of , it is bound to the north- west by the village of Rushyford, to the north east by Bradbury, to the east by and to the south-west by Preston-le-Skerne. The site for the wind farm is intersected by the A1 trunk road and the East Coast Mainline. The current application specifically relates to two separate sites within the land covered by the wider wind farm proposals.

2. The first site is situated to the west of the A1 approximately 600m to the south-west of Bradbury and 900m to the north of Little Isle Farm. The mast is to be sited within a field currently used for agricultural purposes. This site is situated within the Bradbury, Mordon and Preston Carrs, an area of land protected for its landscape character, which is protected by Policy E3 of the Sedgefield Borough Local Plan.

3. The second mast is to be sited on the eastern side of the A1 approximately 300m form Preston-le-Skerne and 1500m from Lodge Lane which links Newton Aycliffe to the east with in the west. The mast is to be sited within a field currently used for agricultural purposes. This site is situated to the south of the area of land protected by policy E3.

4. The village of Mordon, which is situated to the east of sites subject of this application is designated as a Conservation Area and is protected by E18 of the Sedgefield Borough Local Plan. The first site is situated 2.3km to the north-west of the Conservation Area, and the second mast is situated 2.9km to the south-west.

Proposal

5. Planning permission is sought for the erection of two anemometer masts. The proposed masts are to be 80m in height, and be of galvanized tubular steel construction, with anemometers attached to the mast at regular intervals. The mast will be secured through the use of guide wires, which will extend up to 50meters from the base of the mast, in order to anchor the structure to the ground. Access to the mast would be by means of an existing farm track and across the agricultural fields.

6. Planning permission is sought for the erection of the masts for a temporary period of up to 24 months. The purpose of the masts is to record wind speed and direction, to determine the site’s acceptability for wind energy development.

7. The application is supported by a Design and Access Statement and plans and drawings which adequately describe the development proposed.

8. The application represents the re-submission of a previous withdrawn application. The previous application was to be reported to Committee following a request from a local ward member. The current application is reported to Committee because even though the location of one of the masts has changed, the issues raised by the Member in relation to the previous submission are considered to be relevant to the revised proposal.

PLANNING HISTORY

. 9. The current application represents the re-submission of a previous and recent application. The scheme has been amended, with the northern of the two masts now located approx. 500m to the north west, to the west of the A1 rather than the east.

PLANNING POLICY

NATIONAL POLICY

10. The Government has consolidated most planning policy statements, guidance notes and many circulars into a single policy statement, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), although the majority of supporting Annexes to the planning policy statements are retained. The overriding message is that new development that is sustainable should go ahead without delay. It defines the role of planning in achieving sustainable development under three topic headings – economic, social and environmental, each mutually dependant.

11. The presumption in favour of sustainable development set out in the NPPF requires local planning authorities to approach development management decisions positively, utilising twelve ‘core planning principles’

12. The following elements are considered relevant to this proposal;

Section 98 - encourages active support for renewable or low carbon energy projects, recognising that even small scale projects provide a valuable contribution to cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

REGIONAL PLANNING POLICY

13. The North East of England Plan - Regional Spatial Strategy to 2021 (RSS) July 2008, set out the broad spatial development strategy for the North East region for the period of 2004 to 2021. The RSS set out the region's housing provision and the priorities in economic development, retail growth, transport investment, the environment, minerals and waste treatment and disposal. Some policies have an end date of 2021 but the overall vision, strategy, and general policies will guide development over a longer timescale.

14. In July 2010 the Local Government Secretary signaled his intention to revoke Regional Spatial Strategies with immediate effect, and that this was to be treated as a material consideration in subsequent planning decisions. This was successfully challenged in the High Court in November 2010, thus for the moment reinstating the RSS. However, it remains the Government’s intention to abolish Regional Spatial Strategies, and weight can now be attached to this intension.

15. Policy 1: North East Renaissance seeks to deliver sustainable economic prosperity and growth.

16. Policy 2 – Sustainable Development promotes sustainable development and construction through the delivery of identified environmental, social and economic objectives.

17. Policy 3 – Climate Change requires new development to contribute towards the mitigation of climate change and assist adaption to the impacts of climate change.

18. Policy 6 – Locational Strategy – places particular importance on the conservation and enhancement of the Regions Biodiversity.

19. Policy 8 – Protecting and Enhancing the Environment seeks to maintain and enhance the quality, diversity and local distinctiveness of the North East environment.

20. Policy 12: Sustainable Economic Development - focuses economic development and investment in key employment locations.

21. Policy 31 – Landscape Character –requires proposals to have regard to landscape character assessments.

22. Policy 32 – Historic Environment – recognises that a number of elements constitute the historic landscape, including particular landscapes, buildings, semi-natural and natural features.

23. Policy 33 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity advises that planning proposals should ensure that the Regions ecological and geological resources are protected and enhanced to return key biodiversity resources to a viable level.

24. Policy 35 - Flood Risk requires consideration to be given to the flood risk implications of development proposals adopting the sequential risk based approach set out in PPS25.

25. Policy 40 – Planning for Renewables – states that in assessing proposals for renewable energy development significant weight should be given to the wider environmental, economic and social benefits arising from higher levels of renewable energy.

26. Policy 41: Onshore Wind Energy Development – sets out broad areas of least constraint for medium scale wind energy development.

LOCAL PLAN POLICY :

Sedgefield Borough Local Plan

27. Policy E1 – Landscape Protection and Enhancement – seeks to encourage the maintenance of distinctive landscape areas.

28. Policy E3 – The Bradbury, Morden and Preston Carrs – seeks to conserve the historic landscape character of the designated area.

29. Policy E18 – Conservation Areas – seeks preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Boroughs Conservation Areas.

30. Policy D1 – General Principles for the Layout and Design of New Developments sets out key criteria against which new development should be judged to ensure a high standard of layout, design and landscaping.

The above represents a summary of those policies considered most relevant in the Development Plan the full text, criteria, and justifications of each may be accessed at http://www.durham.gov.uk/Pages/Service.aspx?ServiceId=8714 .

CONSULTATION AND PUBLICITY RESPONSES

STATUTORY RESPONSES :

31. Natural England – This application is in close proximity to the Railway Stell West Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). However, given the nature and scale of this proposal, Natural England raises no objection to the proposal on account of the impact on this designated site. Natural England are aware that there is a potential for birds to use the immediate area for foraging and roosting and advises that bird diverter discs/coloured markers are fitted to guy lines – the detailed scheme for the provision of this mitigation should be agreed by the local planning authority and be made the subject of planning conditions (if permission is granted).

32. Environment Agency - No objections; however the applicant is reminded that under the terms of the Water Resources Act 1991 and the Land Drainage Byelaw, the prior written consent of the Agency is required for any proposed works or structures in, under over or within 5 metres of the top bank of the main river (River Skerne).

33. MOD – No comments in relation to the revised application. No objections were raised to the previous application providing notification was provided of construction dates to allow relevant aeronautical charts and mapping records to be updated.

34. Durham Tees Valley Airport - No comments in relation to the revised application. However the Airport did confirm that they had no objections to the previously withdrawn application.

35. Northumbrian Water Ltd – No objections.

36. Bradbury Parish Council – Object to the proposed development on the basis of damage caused to historic farmland, the risk to wildlife and the adverse impact on the delicate water table in the area.

37. Mordon Parish Council – The Parish Council consider the application to be totally inadequate, fraught with errors and omissions: there are a series of errors on the application forms, including the lack of required grid references or postcodes for the site, unanswered questions, and an incomprehensible reference to pre-application advice; the submitted Design and Access Statement is considered to be incomplete and inaccurate, a section 4 is referenced which does not exist, a figure 1 is referenced which does not exist, and statements are made which are considered to be inaccurate; and, there is no reference in the application submission to the time that the masts are to be retained on site (if planning permission is granted).

38. The Parish Council consider the proposed development to be contrary to saved Policies E1, E3 and D1 of the Sedgefield Borough Local Plan. The Parish Council do not accept the applicants’ view that any impact on the landscape would be reversible and temporary. The Parish also note that the applicant has had no regard to the formally adopted Landscape guidelines based on a detailed landscape character assessment which suggest the landscape of the Cars is not suitable for communication mast or wind turbine development.

39. The Parish Council therefore object in the strongest possible terms to this proposal to place alien structures on land adjacent to the unique historic landscape of the Bradbury Mordon and Preston Carrs, and request that the application be refused.

INTERNAL CONSULTEE RESPONSES :

40. Highways Authority – There would not appear to be any highway reasons to object to the 2 no. anemometer masts at the locations proposed, which are therefore deemed to be acceptable from a highways point of view.

41. Public Rights of Way Officer – Mast 1 is approximately 280 metres from Bradbury footpath No.4. Mast 2 is approximately 240 metres from Mordon Bridleway 12 (Wildgoose Lane) and 400 metres from Mordon Bridleway 11 (Leehall Lane). The proposed masts are therefore considered to be sited an appropriate distance from public rights of way, and therefore no objections are raised.

42. Landscape – No objection to this application, on the basis that the proposed structures are temporary and have no conspicuous moving parts.

43. Design and Conservation – No objections are raised to the proposed temporary anemometer mast which would have no adverse impact on the setting of nearby heritage assests.

44. County Archaeologist – The archaeological implications of the proposed development have not been addressed in the design and access statement. In particular for Mast 2 at Preston-le-Skerne which appears to be located on an area previously subject to geophysical assessment which indicates area of potential filled ditches/pits which may be archaeological in nature. It is understood that anemometer masts do not have a large footprint, but I do not fully comprehend the disturbance they will have. Further information is required in relation to the exact siting of the mast, and the level of ground disturbance required.

PUBLIC RESPONSES :

45. The application has been advertised in the local press and through the erection of site notices. A total of 85no. neighbour consultation letters have also been sent,

46. Fourteen letters of representation has been received in relation to this application. Objections have been raised on the following grounds:

• The proposed masts are considered to be part of an overall plan to develop a large scale wind farm in the area. Therefore a number of concerns have been raised regarding the impact a future wind farm would have on the locality, in particular; the proliferation of wind farm development in County Durham; the efficiency of wind turbines compared with other forms of renewable energy; the requirement for government subsidies to make wind farm development viable; the impact on local residents through noise, shadow flicker, and health issues; the negative effect on house prices in the vicinity of wind farms; the impact on wildlife in particular bats and birds; the risk to pedestrians, vehicles and properties during construction and operation of the wind farm; and, the detrimental impact on the landscape of a wind farm of the scale proposed. It is suggested that it is surely best to stop the plans at the earliest stage by refusing the erection of the proposed anemometer masts. • The proposed masts are considered to be contrary to saved Policy E1 of the Local Plan as they will not fit into the landscape for the area, being dramatic and overbearing. • The more northern of the two masts lies within the Mordon and Bradbury Carrs, an area protected under saved Policy E3 of the Local Plan, which seeks to protect the historic landscape. The proposal to erect an 80m high mast in the centre of this area cannot be allowed without contravening saved Policy E3, as the development by virtue of its height, scale and incongruous form will have a detrimental impact on the visual amenities, special character and appearance of the Carrs and the surrounding villages. • The village of Mordon, situated to the east and north east of the proposed masts is designated as a Conservation Area. Saved Policy E18 of the Local Plan seeks to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Conservation Area, and states that the Council will not normally allow development proposals which would detract from the character or appearance of the conservation area or its setting. It is considered that the erection of the two masts would be contrary to saved Policy E18. • The proposed development is considered to be contrary to saved Policy D1 of the Local Plan which seeks to ensure that proposals are in keeping with their surroundings; the proposed 80m high mast will clearly not be in keeping with their surroundings. • The proposed masts will represent an unpleasant, overwhelming presence creating an oppressive visual impact on local residents. The mast will be a constant reminder of the large wind turbines to be constructed – as one in linked to the other. The masts will therefore cause unnecessary personal emotional stress and aggravation with the result of reducing the quality of life of some nearby residents. • Due to the scale of the proposed wind farm it is considered to represent a nationally significant infrastructure project and therefore is to be determined by the Secretary of State for Energy rather than the Durham County Council. Residents consider the application for the masts to be the only chance for the local council to reject these plans. • Residents consider that the Council can properly consider the impact that the proposed wind farm, which the masts are a precursor, would have on the Carrs and take into account the fact that County Durham has more than fulfilled its 2020 target and has or will have more turbines per square mile than any other County other than Cornwall. • The application as submitted is considered to be confusing and inaccurate. The submitted application forms are incomplete and the design and access statement references sections that do not exist. It is considered that any planning application should be clear and complete so as to ensure all interested parties have a clear understanding of what is being proposed. • No information has been provided in relation to site access, or how the masts are to be erected.

47. Campaign for the Protection of Rural England – No objections are currently raised to the scheme; however, concerns would be raised if it were deemed necessary for lighting or bird deflectors to be fitted to the mast.

APPLICANTS STATEMENT :

48. As a responsible developer E.ON want to ensure that we undertake all necessary environmental studies in accordance with best practice and government guidance before any subsequent planning application for a wind farm is submitted.

49. In addition to measuring the wind speed at the site the proposed installation of two temporary anemometer masts will enable E.ON to do a noise survey in the area. This will ensure that the project can is designed to meet the government guidance on noise standards.

50. Approval of this planning application will not prejudice the outcome of any subsequent application for a wind farm at the site.

51. E.ON aim to make an application for a Development Consent order in the summer of 2013.

The above represents a summary of the comments received on this application. The full written text is available for inspection on the application file which can be viewed at http://gis.durham.gov.uk/website/dcs/DetailMain.asp?appid=2583&AppRef=&Category=All&Status=All&Appea l=All&District=7&Month=All&Year=All

PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS AND ASSESSMENT

52. Having regard to the requirements of Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 the relevant Development Plan policies, relevant guidance and all other material planning considerations, including representations received, it is considered that the principle of development, impact on countryside and designated Landscape, impacts on the historic environment, and ecological impacts represent the principle material planning considerations.

Principle of Development

53. The NPPF seeks to deliver sustainable development and supports the delivery of renewable and low carbon energy and associated infrastructure. The application subject of this report proposes the erection of Anemometer Masts which although not producing renewable energy, they would provide necessary data to assist in the assessment of viable wind farm sites.

54. The publication of the NPPF in March 2012 revoked previous National Planning Guidance in relation to Renewable Energy proposals contained within PPS22. However, technical guidance provided in the companion guide to PPS22 has not yet been replaced, and is therefore still considered relevant to Renewable Energy proposals.

55. In relation to Anemometer Masts, the Companion Guide to PPS22 states that when assessing whether a particular site will harness wind power satisfactorily this entails using historical meteorological data and information derived from meteorological masts. Meteorological masts are normally required on a site for at least 12 months; the longer measurements are taken the better the predictions will be. The measurements from the anemometers help to determine whether or not a candidate site is suitable and, if it is, the measurements help to determine the best position for the wind turbines within the site’s boundary. However, often when the mast is erected it is not known either if the site is suitable for wind farming or which turbine type would be most suitable. In relation to the current proposal, the height of the meteorological mast (80m) is considered appropriate as the Companion Guide to PPS22 advises that anemometer masts should be approximately as tall as the hub height of a potential wind turbine. Planning permission is required to erect a temporary anemometer mast.

56. Members will note that representations have been received suggesting that the proposed development is an integral part of an expected wind farm application, which due to its scale will be considered by the Secretary of State for Energy rather than Durham County Council. The local Parish Councils and local residents are concerned about the potential erection of a wind farm in this location; they suggest it is surely best to stop the plans at the earliest stage by refusing the erection of the proposed anemometer masts.

57. Representations received also argue that the Council can properly consider the impact that the proposed wind farm, which the masts are a precursor to, would have on the local landscape, and take into account the fact that County Durham has more than fulfilled its 2020 target for renewable energy provision; in determining this application for the anemometer masts. Representations have referred to a recent Planning Inspectorate decision from Cornwall where a Planning Inspector considered that planning applications for Anemometer Masts should be assessed against local plan policies covering renewable energy projects as they are clearly linked to such development. This view is accepted by Officers, who have assessed the current application against local plan policies covering renewable energy projects. However, whereas residents suggest the Council could refuse the application as it is a precursor to a wind farm, which it is suggested would be contrary to Policy, it is the view of Officers that the application for anemometer masts has to be assessed on its individual merits, albeit against those policies which cover renewable energy development.

58. With this in mind the submission of this application is an essential part of the application process for a potential wind farm. However, it is not appropriate to consider the merits of any future wind farm proposal in deciding the current proposals for the erection of anemometer masts; in fact it would be wrong to do so. It should be noted that any decision to grant a temporary planning permission for the mast would not prejudice any decision that the Council may subsequently make in respect of a future application for the erection of wind turbines.

59. The proposed development is considered to be acceptable in principle, the scheme broadly accords with the national planning guidance which supports the delivery of renewable and low carbon energy and associated infrastructure.

Impact on the Countryside and designated Landscape

60. The application proposes the erection of two anemometer masts on two separate sites, one of which is located within a designated landscape which is protected under policy E3 of the Sedgefield Borough Local Plan. The other mast is sited on the southern boundary of this designation and therefore could be considered to also impact on the special character of the area.

61. The area of land south of Bradbury, drained by the Rushyford Beck, Woodham Burn and River Skerne, is known as the Bradbury, Mordon and Preston Carrs. The area was created by a post glacial lake and the special character of the landscape is recognised by a combination of certain features; most of the land below the 76 metre contour is flat and low lying. Due to the low lying nature of this area, it is partly drained by artificial drainage ditches; these along with the streams and River Skerne contribute to its landscape character. The area is considered to be of importance due to its human and natural history which is reflected in sites of archaeological interest and a rare example of fenland grassland situated alongside the East Coast Main Line. The area is protected by policy E3 of the Sedgefield Borough Local Plan which seeks to protect the historic landscape character of the designated area.

62. In terms of the visual impact of the proposed anemometer masts, it is considered that this would be acceptable as a temporary feature within the designated landscape. The masts would be relatively slim structures and would not form a particularly dominant feature on the skyline. The Councils Landscape officer has raised no objections to the scheme, on the basis that the proposed structures are temporary and have no conspicuous moving parts. The proposed development is therefore not considered to be at odds with policy E3 of the local plan, as its limited impact on the character of the area would only be for the temporary period of consent. In this regard the proposed development is not considered to be at odds with the aim of Policy D1 of the local plan, which aims to ensure proposed developments are in keeping with their surroundings.

63. In relation to residential amenity, the nearest residential properties are sited approximately 650m (northern mast) and 600m (southern mast) from the application sites. The erection of the masts would not be considered to have an unacceptable impact on the visual amenity of occupiers of those properties at such a distance.

64. Due to the height of the proposed masts, the structures will be visible over a wide area, however due to their design/construction and their temporary nature the proposed masts are not considered to have a detrimental impact on the countryside or designated landscape .

Conservation of the Historic Environment

65. The village of Mordon is situated to the east of the application sites. Mordon is designated as a Conservation Area in the Sedgefield Borough Local Plan, the special character of which is protected by Policy E18 of the local plan. The Council’s Design and Conservation Officer has raised no objections to the revised application. The proposed masts are to be sited 2.3 and 2.9km from the edge of the Conservation Area. This separation distance, as well as their location away from important views to the west from the centre of Mordon, is considered to be sufficient to ensure that the temporary structures do not detract from the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The proposal is therefore not considered to be contrary to policy E18 of the local plan.

66. The Council’s Archaeologist is concerned that the archaeological implications of the proposed development have not been addressed in the submission. The southern of the two masts at Preston-le-Skerne is located on an area previously subject to geophysical assessment which indicates area of potential filled ditches/pits which may be archaeological in nature. However, due to the nature of the works proposed and limited ground works required to install the masts, the proposed development is not considered a threat to potential heritage assets in the area.

Ecology

67. Natural England and the Council’s Ecologists have been consulted on the application, and have offered no objections. The proposed development will not impact on the SSSI which is located within the wider site subject to the Wind Farm consultation. Due to the nature and location of the proosed development it is not considered to pose a risk to Protected Species.

68. Natural England have noted that birds use the site, therefore to avoid the risk of collision; it is suggested that an appropriate condition be used to ensure that bird diverter discs/coloured markers are fitted to guy lines.

Other Issues/Representations

69. Highways - The Highways Authority and Public Rights of Way Officers have been consulted on the application. No objections are raised to the scheme. The proposed access arrangements are considered acceptable, and the mast are sited a sufficient distance from public highways and public rights of way.

70. Aviation – The MOD and Durham tees Valley Airport have raised no objections to the erection of anemometer masts in the locations proposed; providing that notification of construction is given to allow updating of aviation charts.

71. Representations – Various letters of representation have been received from members of the public and the local Parish Council in relation to the proposed development. It is considered that the majority of issues raised by the Parish and public objectors have been covered in this report. One issue, which has not been addressed above relates to the quality of the planning application itself; representations have been received outlining mistakes and omissions in the submitted documents. It is acknowledged by Officers that there are some mistakes on the submitted applications forms, and that some information has been omitted from the supporting design and access statement; however it is considered that sufficient information has been provided to allow the application to be adequately assessed and determined by the local planning authority.

CONCLUSION

72. In summary, the proposals are considered to be appropriately sited and on balance the temporary installation of two anemometer masts in the locations proposed would not have a sufficiently detrimental impact on the local landscape to justify refusal of the scheme.

73. The proposed development is clearly linked to a potential Wind Farm development in the future, but the application for the masts needs to be considered on their individual merits.

74. A number of representations have been received by the local parish council and local residents; the concerns raised have been considered and found not to be sufficient to warrant refusal of the application.

75. Subject to appropriate conditions in respect of the period of operation, the development would accord with Local Plan Policies and the principles of NPPF.

RECOMMENDATION

That the application be APPROVED

1. The development hereby approved is for a temporary period of 24 months from the date of this decision, after which the masts and any associated development shall be removed, and the land upon which it has stood reinstated to its original condition.

Reason: The permanent siting of a meteorological mast would be unacceptable in this location.

2. The development hereby approved shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved plans and specifications contained within: • Site Location Plan – 60145255/FIGURE 1 – date received 6 th June 2012 • Anemometer Mast Location Plan - 60145255/FIGURE 2 - date received 6 th June 2012 • The Isles Mast Layout – M6308/Mast.Layout/v1 - date received 6 th June 2012

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.

3. No development shall commence until a scheme for bird protection has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. , the bird protection scheme shall be fully implemented in accordance with the approved scheme

Reason: In the interests of wild life protection.

4. Written confirmation of the following details shall be provided to the Local Planning Authority and the UK DVOF & Powerlines at the Defence Geographic Centre prior to commencement of development: i) Precise location of development ii) Date of commencement of construction iii) The height above ground level of the tallest structure iv) The maximum extension height of any construction equipment v) Details of aviation warning lighting fitted to the structure.

Reason: To allow aeronautical charts and mapping records to be amended in the interests of aviation safety.

REASONS FOR THE RECOMMENDATION

i. The proposed development is considered acceptable having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework, relevant RSS policies, and Saved Policies E1, E3, E18, and D1 of the Sedgefield Borough Local Plan.

ii. In particular the development was considered acceptable having regard to consideration of issues of the location of the development, its visual impact, effects on highways, the environment and amenity of adjacent occupants.

iii. The stated grounds of objection concerning the impacts on landscape, residential amenity, and concerns regarding what might follow this proposasl, were not considered sufficient to warrant refusal of the application.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

Submitted Application Forms, Plans and supporting documents National Planning Policy Framework North East of England Plan Regional Spatial Strategy to 2021 (RSS) July 2008 Sedgefield Borough Local Plan 2009 Response from County Highway Authority Response from County Archaeologist Response fro Councils Landscape Officer Response fro Councils Design and Conservation Officer Response fro Councils Public Rights of Way Officer Response from Natural England Response from Environment Agency Response for Northumbrian Water Ltd Response from Mordon and Bradbury Parish Councils Public Representations Response from Campaign for Protection of Rural England.

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CMA/7/90

Temporary Anemometer Masts At land south west of Bradbury, and to the south east Planning Services of Preston-le-Skerne This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with the Comments permission o Ordnance Survey on behalf of Her majesty’s Stationary Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceeding. Durham County Council Licence No. 100022202 2005 Date September 2012 1:30,000 (approx)