A57 Link Roads 6.2 Environmental Statement Non-Technical Summary
A57 Link Roads TR010034 6.2 Environmental Statement Non-Technical Summary
APFP Regulation 5 (2) (a) Planning Act 2008 Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Reference: TR010034 Application Document Reference: TR010034/APP/6.2 June 2021
A57 Link Roads 6.2 Environmental Statement Non-Technical Summary
Infrastructure Planning Planning Act 2008
The Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009
A57 Link Roads Scheme Development Consent Order 202 [x]
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT
NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Regulation Number: Regulation 5 (2) (a) Planning Inspectorate Scheme TR010034 Reference Application Document Reference TR010034/APP/6.2 Author: A57 Link Roads Scheme Project Team, Highways England
Version Date Status of Version Rev 1.0 June 2021 DCO Application
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Reference: TR010034 Application Document Reference: TR010034/APP/6.2
A57 Link Roads A57 Link Roads Environmental Statement: Non-Technical Summary Environmental Statement: Non-Technical Summary
Introduction The Scheme
This is a Non-Technical Summary for the Environment changes have been implemented, these are called The main Trans-Pennine road route (A57(T), A628 The Scheme lies mainly within the administrative Statement that has been prepared for the A57 Link residual effects. The level of significance is determined and A616) between the Manchester and Sheffield boundaries of Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, Roads scheme (previously known as Trans by specialists who are competent experts for their topic, City Regions is the trunk road connecting the M67 up to the proposed River Etherow Bridge. To the east of Pennine Upgrade). who will follow standard guidance to complete at Mottram-in-Longdendale towards the east of the this, the Scheme crosses over the boundary with High their assessments. Manchester City Region with the M1 in the north west Peak Borough Council and Derbyshire County Council. The A57 Link Roads scheme (which will be referred to of the Sheffield City Region. The current Scheme (The as ‘the Scheme’ for the rest of this document) has been The results of this Environment Impact Assessment The Scheme mainly compromises the creation of two A57 Link Roads) was part of this wider package of work developed to improve journeys between Manchester have been reported in an Environmental Statement, new link roads at the western end of the A57/A628 and has evolved over more than 50 years, as different and Sheffield. It is needed because the current which has been prepared to accompany the Trans-Pennine route: improvements have been explored. A57 around Mottram-in-Longdendale suffers from Development Consent Order application and sets out • Mottram Moor Link Road – a new dual congestion which causes delays and unreliable journey a description of the Scheme, reasonable alternatives Most of the Scheme is in Mottram-in-Longdendale, carriageway from the M67 Junction 4 roundabout times. In turn, this restricts economic growth in the considered in the development of the design, the on the eastern edge of Manchester, next to and in to a new junction on the A57(T) at Mottram Moor area. The Scheme will create two new link roads at the environmental setting, the likely significant effects of the Hattersley, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Hollingworth and western end of the A57/A628 Trans-Pennine route: Scheme on local communities and the environment, Woolley Bridge. The Scheme connects the M67 at • A57 Link Road – a new single carriageway link and the measures proposed to mitigate these effects. the west to the A57 Brookfield Road in the east and from the A57(T) at Mottram Moor to a new junction • Mottram Moor Link Road – a new dual crosses agricultural pasture within the Harrop Edge and on the A57 in Woolley Bridge. carriageway from the M67 Junction 4 roundabout This Non-Technical Summary provides a summary of Mottram Moor valley sides and the River Etherow valley. to a new junction on the A57(T) at Mottram Moor the Environmental Statement in non-technical language. • A57 Link Road – a new single carriageway link There are three volumes in the full from the A57(T) at Mottram Moor to a new junction Environmental Statement: on the A57 in Woolley Bridge. Volume 6.3 Environmental Statement main The Scheme is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure text setting out the results of the Project which means to build it, Highways England environmental assessment across 16 Current challenges within the Scheme The Scheme objectives are: (referred to as ‘the Applicant’ for the rest of this chapters and Non-Technical Summary area include: • Connectivity – reducing congestion document) needs to apply for a Development Consent (this document). • The current A57 around Mottram-in- and improving the reliability of Order, which will be examined by the Planning Longdendale suffers from congestion people’s journeys through Mottram-in- Volume 6.4 Environmental Statement figures, Inspectorate and approved by the Secretary of State. which limits journey time reliability. Longdendale, Hollingworth and Tintwistle including drawings, photos and More information about the Development Consent • Reliability issues restrict economic and also between the Manchester and other illustrative material. Order process is available on the project webpage at growth due to the delays experienced by Sheffield city regions. www.highwaysengland.co.uk/A57-Upgrade Volume 6.5 Environmental Statement commuters and business users. This • Environmental – improving air quality As part of the Development Consent Order process, technical appendices. has a negative effect on local businesses and reducing noise levels in certain areas, through reduced congestion and an Environmental Impact Assessment has been carried and employment opportunities. removal of traffic from residential areas. out by the Applicant to understand the potential effects • The congestion also results in rat running The Scheme is also being designed to that the new link roads would have on the environment. The Environmental Statement and supporting through smaller towns and villages, as documents can be viewed online at: vehicles attempt to reduce queuing times. avoid unacceptable impacts on the natural The likely significance of an environmental impact is environment and landscape in the Peak • Heavy traffic on the local road network determined by taking account of the sensitivity of an District National Park. environmental feature (e.g. house, wildlife habitat or https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate. disrupts the lives of communities and gov.uk/projects/north-west/a57-link-roads- makes it difficult and potentially unsafe for • Societal – re-connecting local river), the level of impact (i.e. the change from the communities along the previously-known-as-trans-pennine-upgrade- pedestrians to cross the roads. existing situation) and, if the impact is negative, whether Trans-Pennine route. programme/?ipcsection=docs • It is likely that these issues would it can be avoided, reduced or mitigated through good • Capacity – reducing delays and queues design or management. The greater the sensitivity of get worse with time if significant improvements aren’t made. that occur during busy periods and the environmental feature and the greater the level of improving the performance of junctions impact, the more significant the effect. The significance on the route. of effects is considered after mitigation or design
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Environmental context • Two statutory designated sites for nature • There are a number of key settlements located in These measures are referred to as mitigation and are designation lie within 2 kilometres of the and around the study area, including Hattersley, generally categorised as: Scheme, namely: Mottram-in-Longdendale, Hollingworth, Hadfield The Scheme design has been an iterative process that • Embedded - those that have been incorporated into and Gamesley. These settlements possess a has considered environmental mitigation measures • Hurst Clough Local Nature Reserve, situated the design of the Scheme (e.g. planting to provide variety of social and community facilities, including and buildability to develop an economic solution and a 345 metres south of the Scheme visual screening of the Scheme) good road design that is sensitive to the context of its education and healthcare facilities, community • Great Wood Local Nature Reserve, situated 1.3 • Essential - measures required to reduce and if surroundings and the communities that surround it. centres, places of worship, libraries and kilometres south of the Scheme possible, offset (or remediate) likely significant The key environmental constraints considered during sporting facilities • The habitats within the Scheme study area have the adverse environmental effects (e.g. noise barriers this process are: • There are three main rivers within the study area: potential to support notable and protected species, to mitigate reduce potential significant noise effects) River Etherow, Hurstclough Brook and • There are no Air Quality Management Areas1 in particular bats, barn owls, badger, birds, otter, Glossop Brook • Enhancements - measures that are over and above within or adjacent to the Development Consent mammals and aquatic invertebrates what is required to mitigate the adverse effects of • The following surface water and ground Order boundary where air pollutant concentrations • The dominant source of noise in the proximity of a project (e.g. extensive planting that goes above waterbodies are classified as Water Framework exceed national air quality objectives. However, the the Scheme is road traffic noise. There are four what is needed to mitigate habitat loss or Directive water bodies3: Scheme’s air quality study area is located within the Noise Important Areas2 located within the study screening provision) Greater Manchester Air Quality Management area. These designations are all related to road • Glossop Brook (Long Clough to Etherow) Area and the Sheffield Citywide Air Quality traffic noise: • Etherow (Glossop Brook to Goyt) Embedded mitigation measures Management Area • NIA1574: Melyncourt Road, Hyde • Etherow (Woodhead Reservoir to Glossop • In addition, High Peak Borough Council designated • NIA10992: Mottram-in-Longdendale (A57 Hyde Brook) One of the key functions of an Environment Impact an Air Quality Management Area in the Tintwistle Road, A57 Mottram Moor, A6018 Back Moor). • Tame (Chew Brook to Swineshaw Brook) Assessment for a scheme is to inform the design. area and in the Dinting Vale/Glossop area. This Scheme design is an iterative process which Woolley Bridge (Woolley Lane) • Wilson Brook The Tintwistle Air Quality Management Area is not takes into consideration the key significant effects on • NIA10993: Woolley Bridge (Woolley Lane, within the Air quality study area • Manchester and East Cheshire Carboniferous environmental receptors and the mitigation proposed. Brookfield) • There is one Scheduled Monument, two Aquifers The Scheme includes a range of measures that have • NIA1575: Mottram-in-Longdendale (Roe Cross Conservation Areas, two Grade II* Listed Buildings, • The majority of the Scheme is located in the low risk been embedded into the design to avoid affecting key Road, Edge Lane) 45 Grade II Listed Buildings and other fluvial Flood Zone 1, however areas of Flood Zone environmental features. This process would continue non-designated assets, within 500 metres of • There is a relatively dense network of public 2 and 3 associated with flood risk from the River during the Scheme’s detailed design development to the Scheme rights of way and recreational routes within the Etherow are crossed by the Scheme near the River ensure that any additional design opportunities are Development Consent Order boundary and present • The Scheme falls within the transitional zone Etherow Bridge identified, so as to avoid as far as possible any within the wider study area, including the Pennine 4 between the open moorlands of the Dark Peak and • There is a high degree of faulting throughout the potential environmental impacts on key environmental Bridleway National Trail (which incorporates the Southern Pennines, and the densely populated area. In the Mottram area, intersecting the proposed features that are currently the result of the proposed Trans-Pennine National Cycle Route 62 along part urban conurbation of Manchester. The Scheme Mottram underpass there is a North West-South Scheme’s design. of its route) also lies within the setting of the Peak District East trending geological fault, which influences the Embedded mitigation is often underpinned by National Park local groundwater regime. best practice methods, which are widely used in • These environmental constraints are shown on the construction. These would be integral to the delivery plan on pages 9 to 10. of the Scheme, for example, to adhere to legislative compliance or ensure pollution prevention. The Environmental Proposals - environmental design measures that have been Measures to avoid, prevent incorporated into the Scheme to ensure best practice or reduce significant effects and legislative compliance are therefore considered within the assessment. One of the main features of the Environmental Statement The Environmental Management Plan is key to delivering is to report and explain the likely significant effects on embedded mitigation as this includes measures relating the environment resulting from the Scheme during the to all environmental disciplines for the construction construction and operational stages. It also provides phase. Furthermore, all the construction-related a description of the measures envisaged to prevent, mitigation measures and actions are set out in the reduce and where possible offset any significant Register of Environmental Actions and Commitments, adverse effects on the environment. 1 Where a local authority determines that the air quality fails, or will fail, to meet relevant Local authority objectives, they must declare an Air Quality Management Area which is successfully implemented on site. 2 Noise Important Areas for roads and railways are based upon strategic noise maps results and have been produced in line with the requirements set out in the noise action plans 4 3 The waters of England and Wales have been divided into water bodies. These are lakes and parts of rivers, estuaries, coastal waters and groundwater. Environmental objectives are set for each When the rocks are subjected to horizontal compressional pressure, they develop fractures or cracks along the line of weakness. These lines of fracture are water body. We must demonstrate that proposals will not result in the deterioration in status (or potential) of these water bodies known as faults. In faulting, blocks of rocks may move up or down. Page 3 Page 4 A57 Link Roads A57 Link Roads Environmental Statement: Non-Technical Summary Environmental Statement: Non-Technical Summary
Essential mitigation measures Construction Table 1 – The outline construction programme Construction phase Outline of construction activities to be undertaken Essential mitigation measures, which are those The outline construction programme is based on required to reduce or offset likely significant adverse a forecast start of works in autumn 2022, with the Phase 1: • Early works; including site clearance, site enabling work and environmental mitigation environmental effects of the Scheme, are discussed Scheme opening in spring 2025. The main construction Autumn 2022 works, creation of the compound area and temporary welfare facilities, as required within each relevant environmental topic specific chapter works would be divided into 5 phases, as outlined to Spring 2023 • Intrusive Archaeology surveys (Chapter 5 to 14). in Table 1. • Properties above Mottram Underpass to be demolished A key approach to developing mitigation measures has Working hours • Closure of Old Hall Lane and diversion of Old Road to Roe Cross Road been through the development of a scheme-specific The typical core working hours for the Scheme are • Ground improvement to the land west of the River Etherow landscape strategy (the Environmental Masterplan). expected to be between 07:30 and 18:00 on weekdays The strategy has also been developed to enhance Phase 2: • Works for the construction of Mottram Underpass would continue (excluding bank holidays) and from 07:30 to 16:00 on biodiversity and habitat and to help maintain local Spring 2023 Saturdays. In addition, there would be a start-up and • The fill material from the cutting east of Mottram Underpass would be transported to vegetation patterns and create sympathetic landform. to Autumn 2023 close down period of one hour either side of these times form an embankment west of the River Etherow The Environmental Masterplan for the Scheme to maximise efficiency of the core hours. This would • Carrhouse Lane Underpass and Old Mill Farm Underpass would be constructed shown on pages 11 to 14 shows both the include activities such as deliveries, staff travel to work, embedded and essential mitigation measures and Phase 3: • The construction of Mottram Underpass would be completed maintenance and general preparation works, but would shows how the Scheme has been integrated into the Autumn 2023 • The junction modifications to M67 Junction 4 would commence not include running plant and machinery that are likely to surrounding environment. to Spring 2024 cause a disturbance to local residents or businesses. • The offline sections of Mottram Moor Junction would be constructed The key environmental mitigation measures included • The tie-in of the Scheme to Woolley Lane would be completed. No night-time construction works are planned for the within the Environmental Masterplan would: Scheme during the entire construction programme • Landscape tree planting would be undertaken in selected areas. • Help to integrate the Scheme into the surrounding except for installing or removing traffic management. Phase 4: • The Mottram Underpass main excavation would commence with the material moving landscape, creating a sympathetic planting strategy The night-working hours for these tasks would be Spring 2024 west to complete the mainline from the M67 Junction 4 to Mottram Underpass agreed in advance with the relevant local authority. • Reduce visual impact by screening and filtering to Autumn 2024 • Road surfacing and street furniture would be installed along the length of the Scheme views of the Scheme Construction compound • Completion of Mottram Moor Junction • Reduce noise impacts associated with the Scheme A temporary compound on agricultural land to the • Landscaping would continue across the whole Scheme (e.g. noise barriers) east of the M67 Junction 4, north of A57 Hyde Road Phase 5: • The detrunking works to the existing A57 would be completed • Mitigate for the loss of existing vegetation would be needed during construction. The construction Autumn 2024 to • Over winter planting of replacement trees would take place and planting of other • Create new areas of ecological habitat and compound is expected to accommodate office and Spring 2025 bare root stock, as required maximise opportunities to improve biodiversity welfare facilities, plant and machinery parking, storage within the permanent land facilities, maintenance areas and workshops. A 3 metre screening bund (i.e. a bank created from earth) would be • Ensure the connectivity of Public Rights of Way Dedicated routes would follow the new main line Land take and other routes used by pedestrians and cyclists placed around the compound to ensure the compound alignment where possible. These temporary routes To enable it to be built, operated and maintained, are maintained office building is sufficiently screened. would be created by stripping the topsoil and replacing the Scheme would require the acquisition of land Temporary welfare facilities would also be required next with material to create a hard-standing surface suitable • Provide for the storage, treatment and discharge of outside Highway England’s existing land ownership for heavy goods and off-road vehicles. Access for road runoff, and provide features for the mitigation to the two new structures, Mottram Underpass and boundary. The temporary and permanent land take construction vehicles to the site would be from the of flooding risks. River Etherow Bridge during their construction. needed has been identified through the preliminary trunk road network on designated routes which would Traffic management design, consultation and engagement with landowners. be clearly signposted. Enhancement measures Approximately 42 hectares would be required Construction traffic would be: The Applicant would work closely with stakeholders permanently, 13 hectares would be subject to Opportunities for enhancement measures have been • Heavy Goods Vehicles travelling to and from site on during the construction works to maximise the efficiency temporary possession for works areas and the included in the environmental topic specific chapters the existing road network of the construction and minimise disruption to the construction compound. (Chapter 5 to 14). Although enhancement measures travelling public and other stakeholders living and • Movements of vehicles ‘off network’ within the Some residential properties and commercial units would are not factored into the environmental assessment, Development Consent Order boundary. working in the area. identifying them and the benefits they would bring as be demolished to support the construction of early as possible means they can be included in the Scheme. ongoing design development.
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A57 LINK ROADS CONTEXT
Page 7 Page 8 LEGEND BRUSHES VALLEY LNR DEVELOPMENT CONSENT ORDER (DCO) *# BOUNDARY *# *# SOUTH PENNINE *# *# MOORS SAC 2KM STUDY AREA *# *# COPLEY SITES OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST A57 Link Roads A57 Link Roads *# CONSERVATION (SSSI) Environmental Statement: Non-Technical Summary*# PEAK EnvironmentalDISTRICT Statement:MOORS Non-Technical Summary *# *#*# AREA A57 LINK ROADS ! ! ! ! ! ! *#*#*# (SOUTH PENNINE ! ! ! ! ! ! SPECIAL PROTECTION AREAS (SPA) *#*## ! ! ! ! ! ! * ! ! ! ! ! ! *# *# MOORS PHASE 1) SPA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS SPECIAL AREAS OF CONSERVATION HUDDERSFIELD (SAC) *# NARROW *# DARK PEAK CANAL SSSI *# SSSI LOCAL NATURE RESERVES (LNR) LOCAL WILDLIFE SITES
SCHEDULED MONUMENTS *# TINTWISTLE *# REGISTERED PARKS AND GARDENS *# CONSERVATION AREA HERITAGE AT RISK *# CONSERVATION AREAS *# AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREAS *# *# *# *# NOISE IMPORTANT AREAS *# *#*# *# RIVER NETWORK *# LEGEND *# LISTED BUILDINGS BRUSHES *# *# VALLEY LNR DEVELOPMENT CONSENT ORDER (DCO) GRADE I *# BOUNDARY *# *# *# *# SOUTH PENNINE # GRADE II* *# MOORS SAC 2KM STUDY AREA *#*#*# * *# *# *# GRADE II *# *# COPLEY SITES OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST *# *# *# *# CONSERVATION (SSSI) *# PEAK DISTRICT MOORS # #* PADFIELD *# *#*# AREA ! ! ! ! ! ! * **# *#*#*# (SOUTH PENNINE ! ! ! ! ! ! SPECIAL PROTECTION AREAS (SPA) *# CONSERVATION *#*## ! ! ! ! ! ! *# *# * ! ! ! ! ! ! *# *# MOORS PHASE 1) SPA *# AREA SPECIAL AREAS OF CONSERVATION *# *#*# HUDDERSFIELD (SAC) *#*# *# NARROW *# DARK PEAK *# *# *# CANAL SSSI *# SSSI LOCAL NATURE RESERVES (LNR) *# *#*# HADFIELD *#*# *# *# *# CONSERVATION LOCAL WILDLIFE SITES *# *## *# * AREA SCHEDULED MONUMENTS *# TINTWISTLE *# *# CONSERVATION REGISTERED PARKS AND GARDENS *# *# # AREA HERITAGE AT RISK *# * *# *# *# CONSERVATION AREAS *# *# *#*#*# *# AIR*# QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREAS *# *#*#*# *# *## MOTTRAM-IN-LONGDENDALE *# *# *# *# NOISE IMPORTANT AREAS *#*# GLOSSOP *#*# *# CONSERVATION AREA This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on *# *# HOWARD PARK behalf of the controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. © Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction RIVER NETWORK infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. CONSERVATION AREA CLIENT NAME: Highways England LICENCE NUMBER: 100030649 *# © Natural England copyright. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. LISTED BUILDIN*#GS OLD GLOSSOP © Historic England [2021]. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. *# *# *# *# *# The Historic England GIS Data contained in this material was obtained in 2021. The most publicly *# # CONSERVATION AREA available up to date Historic England GIS Data can be obtained from HistoricEngland.org.uk. Contains *# GRADE I * public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. *# *# *# *#*# Description *# GRADE II* *#*# *#*#*# *# Status Revision Issue Date *# GRADE II OLD GLOSSOP CONSERVATION *# *# HURST *# *# AREA Description *# *# PADFIELD CLOUGH LNR *# *# Status Revision Issue Date *# *#*# CONSERVATION *# *# AREA *# Description *# *#*# *# *#*# Status Revision Issue Date *# *# *# *# *# *# HADFIELD *#*# GLOSSOP *# *# *#*#*#*#*# Description *# *#*# *# *#*#*#*# *# PUBLISHED *#*# *# CONSERVATION *# WREN NEST # *# *# Status Revision Issue Date *## * A1 P02 27/04/21 *# * AREA *# CONSERVATION AREA *# *# Drawn Checked Reviewed Authorised # SD EB LY MR *# *# * *# *#*# *# Drawing Suitability Status *# *# GLOSSOP ST JAMES *# *# *# PUBLISHED A1 GREAT *#*# CONSERVATION AREA *# *# Client *# WOOD LNR *#*# *# *# *#*#*# *# *# *# *# *# *# *#*#*# *#*# *#*# *## MOTTRAM-IN-LONGDENDALE *# *#*# # *#*# GLOSSOP WERNETH *# *#* *# CONSERVATION AREA This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on *#*# *# HOWARD PARK behalf of*# the controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. © CrowLn COopyWright. ULnaNuthRorised reproduction *# *#*# Scheme Name infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. *#*# CONSERVATION AREA CLIENT NAME: Highways England LICENCE NUMBER: 100030649 *# *# *#*# A57 LINK ROADS © Natural England copyright. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. *# *# OLD GLOSSOP © Historic England [2021]. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. SIMMONDLEY *# *# *# The Historic England GIS Data contained in this material was obtained in 2021. The most publicly Drawing Title # CONSERVATION AREA available up to date Historic England GIS Data can be obtained from HistoricEngland.org.uk. Contains CONSERVATION *# * public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. *# Page 9 *# *# AREA Page 10 FIGURE 2.3 *#*# Description *# *# *#*# *# ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS *# Status Revision Issue Date *# OLD GLOSSOP CONSERVATION *# CHARLESWORTH HURST *# PIS Ref. No: AREA Description CLOUGH LNR CONSERVATION *# Status Revision Issue Date AREA Drawing Number *# Scheme Originator Volume *# Description *# *# HE551473 - BBA - EGN - Status Revision Issue Date Kilometres A57_AL_SCHEME - DR - LE - 020300 *# # ETHEROW COUNTRY 0 1 Location Type Role Number * Scale Original Size: Rev: GLOSSOP *# *# *#*#*#*#*# Description PARK LNR *# *#*#*#*# *# *#PUBLISHED 1:25,000 A3 P02 *# WREN NEST *# *# *# Status Revision Issue Date *# CONSERVATION AREA *# *# A1 P02 27/04/21 Drawn Checked Reviewed Authorised # SD EB LY MR *# * *# *#*# *# *# Drawing Suitability Status *# GLOSSOP ST JAMES PUBLISHED A1 GREAT *#*# CONSERVATION AREA *# Client WOOD LNR *# *# *# *# *# *# *# *#*# *# *#*# *# WERNETH *# *#*# # *#*# Scheme Name * LOW LNR *##*# *# *# *#*# A57 LINK ROADS SIMMONDLEY *# Drawing Title *# CONSERVATION *# *# *# *# *# AREA FIGURE 2.3 *# ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS *# CHARLESWORTH PIS Ref. No: CONSERVATION
AREA Drawing Number Scheme Originator Volume # HE551473 - BBA - EGN - * Kilometres A57_AL_SCHEME - DR - LE - 020300 ETHEROW COUNTRY 0 1 Location Type Role Number PARK LNR Scale Original Size: Rev: *# 1:25,000 A3 P02 ROE A6018 ROE CROSS ROAD CROSS
A628 (T) SCHEME KEY A57 Link Roads A57 Link Roads Environmental Statement: Non-Technical Summary Environmental Statement: Non-Technical Summary A57 LINK ROADS 1 Footpath diversion OLD ROAD 2 Existing A57(T) Hyde Road HOLLINGWORTH ENVIRONMENTAL MASTERPLAN to be de-trunked 12 3 Creation of new attenuation pond 11 4 Access track / Bridleway COACH5 Access ROAD track / Bridleway 6 Footpath diversion and access track 13 7 Footpath diversion and access track A57 WOOLLEY LANE 9 8 Old Mill Farm Underpass 10 A6018 BACKMOOR 9 A57(T)Footpath MOTTRAM diversion MOOR STALYBRIDGE ROAD and access track 15 CARRHOUSE LANE B6174 10 Roe Cross Road Bridge 6 8 WOOLLEY BRIDGE ROAD 11 Mottram Underpass 7 12 New amenity green space 13 Access track / Bridleway 4 14 14 Realignment of Back Moor Junction 5 15 Mottram Moor Junction 1 MOTTRAM IN 16 16 Footpath diversion LONGDENDALE
3 A57(T) HYDE ROAD 2
A57 M67 JUNCTION 4
LEGEND Development Consent Order Existing woodland Acid grassland Heather Scattered trees A57 MOTTRAM ROAD Boundary and trees BROOKFIELD Air quality managment area Reed beds Rock and scree Listed building Proposed species rich grassland Conservation area Proposed woodland WARHILLWoodland wet Proposed amenity grassland Earthworks Marsh and wet grassland Existing waterbodies
Proposed grass and Grassland with bulbs Proposed waterbodies Native species hedges scrub planting
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MUDD TAMESIDE DERBYSHIRE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
COUNCIL A560 STOCKPORT ROAD STOCKPORT A560 ROE A6018 ROE CROSS ROAD CROSS
A628 (T) SCHEME KEY A57 Link Roads A57 Link Roads Environmental Statement: Non-Technical Summary Environmental Statement: Non-Technical Summary A57 LINK ROADS 17 Creation of new attenuation pond OLD ROAD ENVIRONMENTAL MASTERPLAN HOLLINGWORTH 18 Carrhouse Lane Underpass 19 Carrhouse Lane diversions access track and footpath diversion 20 Access track COACH ROAD 21 Bridleway 22 Access track 23 Access track and footpath diversion A57 WOOLLEY LANE 24 Creation of new attenuation pond 25 Footpath diversion A6018 BACKMOOR 17 A57(T) MOTTRAM MOOR STALYBRIDGE ROAD 26 Floodplain compensation area CARRHOUSE LANE
B6174 27 Single span River Etherow Bridge WOOLLEY BRIDGE ROAD 28 Maintenance lay-by
29 Development access
20 19 25 27 MOTTRAM IN 29 LONGDENDALE 22 18 21 28 A57(T) HYDE ROAD 23
24 26
A57 M67 JUNCTION 4
LEGEND Development Consent Order Existing woodland Acid grassland Heather Scattered trees A57 MOTTRAM ROAD Boundary and trees BROOKFIELD Air quality managment area Reed beds Rock and scree Listed building Proposed species rich grassland WARHILL Conservation area Proposed woodland Woodland wet Proposed amenity grassland Earthworks Marsh and wet grassland Existing waterbodies
Proposed grass and Grassland with bulbs Proposed waterbodies Native species hedges scrub planting
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MUDD TAMESIDE DERBYSHIRE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
COUNCIL A560 STOCKPORT ROAD STOCKPORT A560 A57 Link Roads A57 Link Roads Environmental Statement: Non-Technical Summary Environmental Statement: Non-Technical Summary
Alternatives Options identification stage – during this stage the Option selection stage – including on-going design options were further assessed in terms of environmental development and the preferred route announcement in impact, traffic forecasts and economic benefits to 2017 informed by consultation. The Scheme has evolved over more than 50 years as The Department for Transport commissioned a series prioritise between schemes and options and ensure Option A and Option B were presented during the Non- different ideas have been considered and discarded to of feasibility studies to investigate solutions to some that value for public money was achieved. The main Statutory Consultation between March 2017 to April address the longstanding connectivity and congestion of the most significant and longstanding congestion purpose of this stage was to identify options to take 2017. The majority of respondents preferred Option A issues identified. Whilst the Scheme assessed in the hotspots in the country. This work included identifying forward for public consultation. to Option B because they believed it to be the most Environmental Statement is presented as a separate the opportunities and understanding the case for A long list of nine options were presented at this stage sensible and logical route, had a minimal impact on Scheme to those considered before the Trans- future investment on Trans-Pennine routes to improve which included: the environment, fewer properties would be affected, Pennine feasibility studies published in 2015, note connectivity between Manchester and Sheffield. provided a safe route and was more similar to previously has been taken of earlier options. The current design • Mottram Moor Link Road options Twenty-three different road network solutions (such as proposed routes. Those who preferred Option B did development has therefore been informed by historic sustainable transport measures, a Trans-pennine tunnel, • Options for A57(T) to A57 Link Road crossing so because it bypasses more of Mottram Moor and study information. climbing lanes, link roads, bypass and HGV control the A57(T) close to Mottram congestion problems would be better addressed. In developing options for the Scheme, a range of measures) were initially assessed and four packages • Options for A57(T) to A57 Link Road crossing The information gathered as part of the non-statutory highway options were assessed in terms of delivering were consequently identified for further development at the A57(T) closer to the Gun Inn junction at options consultation helped to inform the decision on Scheme objectives, cost and key issues and risks. option selection stage. All four packages proposed a Hollingworth the Preferred Route. The consideration of alternatives followed the slight variant on a central package of interventions: • Bypass options Based on the assessment of the options and the following stages: • Mottram Moor Link Road • Options for a Mottram, Hollingworth, and response received from the public consultation, Option Strategy, shaping and prioritisation stage – • A57(T) to A57 Link Road Tintwistle Bypass A was selected as the preferred route for the Scheme. feasibility studies conducted to investigate and assess • A61 Dualling Following several sift stages, the benefits and In November 2017 the Preferred Route Announcement the viability of transport scheme solutions to the dis-benefits of these options were considered. The of Option A was published. This option performed the • A628 Climbing Lanes problem, including road network solutions. bypass options were expected to attract significantly best in terms of community impact and had the most • Safety and Technology Improvements more traffic to the area, and also have environmental support from those taking part in the consultation. impacts on the Peak District National Park, for example air quality and noise. As a result, the decision was made to take two of the Mottram Moor Link Road options through to the next stage: • Mottram Moor Link Road Option A (short bypass) • Mottram Moor Link Road Option B (short bypass)
Gun Inn Junction looking West Option A Option B
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Preliminary design stage – During this stage a Additionally, the Scheme was redefined as the A57 Link Environmental Statement – Scope and approach number of elements were removed from the scope of Road Scheme, as opposed to the wider TPU package. the Scheme that was included in the Preferred Route The Scheme design has also been developed within the Announcement. These included the following: existing constraints and limitations of the site and The Environmental Statement provides: The Environmental Impact Assessment has followed surrounding and to reduce detrimental effects on industry standard methods, including for establishing • Mottram tunnel was reduced to an underpass and • A description of the Scheme and the mitigation the environment. This has mainly included a reduction significance, that are set out in Highways England’s realigned to be approximately 20 metres to the east measures included as part of the Scheme in the Development Consent Order boundary, such as Design Manual for Roads and Bridges along with topic- to reduce buildability risks • A summary of the alternatives considered reducing junction and structure extents and reducing specific guidance as appropriate. Each topic chapter • Assessment of the likely effects of the Scheme on • Removal of proposed Roe Cross link road, junction land take. in the Environmental Statement provides further detail and roundabout reduced the impacts of the the environment regarding the specific methodology applied. Scheme on wildlife, watercourses and views from Further consultation was undertaken. Statutory • Assessment of the cumulative effects consultation took place between November 2020 – This assessment has been undertaken against both the neighbouring properties • The approach to the Environmental Impact December 2020. On-going post-Statutory Consultation current baseline setting of the Scheme, and potential • Reduction of proposed construction compound Assessment comprised: has continued since December 2020, including changes to the Scheme’s baseline setting at the times sites from three areas to one area engagement with environmental stakeholders, Local • Information gathering of information to establish the of both construction and operation of the Scheme (the • The proposed roundabout at Mottram Moor was Planning Authorities and meetings with landowners. current environmental setting or baseline future baseline). Future changes to the baseline, without replaced with a signal-controlled junction to reduce These consultations, along with ongoing stakeholder • Considering the potential impacts of the Scheme the Scheme, could result from both natural events such the land take; as well as the impacts on wildlife and as the movement of protected ecological species, or engagement, have been used to inform and refine the • Developing measures to avoid, prevent or reduce views from neighbouring properties from human activities, such as the development of design and led to the Scheme submitted as part of the adverse impacts • The River Etherow crossing was reduced to a single homes and businesses in the area. Development Consent Order application and the subject • Assessing the resultant likely significant effects span structure as flood risk could be managed by of the Environment Impact Assessment. of the Scheme on local communities and For each environmental topic, a prediction (based on subtly reshaping the channel and the surrounding the environment. either professional judgements or computer modelling, floodplain itself. undertaken in accordance with industry guidance and methodologies) in regard to ‘significant effects’ has been provided. Significant effects can either be adverse (negative) or beneficial (positive) and indicate the greatest environmental impacts. Predictions regarding The following topics are included in this significant effects take into account the proposed Environmental Statement: mitigation and are the effect that is likely to occur once mitigation has been implemented, for example, • Chapter 5: Air Quality landscape planting such as woodland and grassland. • Chapter 6: Cultural Heritage • Chapter 7: Landscape and Visual Effects Where significant adverse effects are identified, • Chapter 8: Biodiversity measures to avoid, reduce and mitigate these effects have been included within the assessment. • Chapter 9: Geology and Soils • Chapter 10: Materials Assets and Waste • Chapter 11: Noise and Vibration • Chapter 12: Population and Human Health • Chapter 13: Road Drainage and the Water Environment • Chapter 14: Climate • Chapter 15: Cumulative Effects
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Air quality What is the existing environment like? What are the effects during construction? What are the effects during operation? There are two Air Quality Management Areas - an During construction, there is the potential for increased Human health receptors area where national air quality objectives have been dust deposition and soiling at properties within close What aspects of air quality could the There are expected to be exceedances of the annual breached - within the air quality study area. The study proximity of the Scheme boundary. However, this could Scheme potentially impact? mean nitrogen dioxide Air Quality Strategy objective area is 200 metres from the construction activities or, be effectively controlled with appropriate mitigation The key receptors that can be affected by changes in the opening year 2025 with and without the during operation, the extent of the road network that measures set out in the Environmental Management in air quality are human health receptors such as Scheme at human health receptors, but there are no could be affected by changes in traffic with the Plan, such as regular water-spraying and sweeping residential properties, schools and nurseries, hospitals new exceedances of the Air Quality Strategy objective Scheme in place. of unpaved roads, using wheel washes for vehicles, and residential care homes, and ecological receptors, with the Scheme in operation. Within the assessment sheeting vehicles leaving site and enforcing speed limits. such as such as statutory designated sites (Sites of The two identified Air Quality Management Areas are: study area, the modelling undertaken indicates that It is therefore considered that significant adverse effects Special Scientific Interest) and non-statutory designated there would be a large beneficial change in air quality, • Greater Manchester Air Quality Management at nearby receptors would be unlikely. with 75 roadside properties that exceed the annual sites (Local Wildlife Sites and Local Nature Reserves). Area - jointly designated by local authorities within Additional traffic from construction vehicles is mean nitrogen dioxide Air Quality Strategy objective The air quality assessment considers the effect on Greater Manchester and includes areas within the considered unlikely to significantly affect air quality, given experiencing an improvement in air quality with the selected receptors within 200 metres of any road Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council area; and that the numbers of additional heavy goods vehicles per Scheme in place. One residential property that exceeds expected to have a change in traffic. Receptors include • Glossop Air Quality Management Area - day does not meet the criteria for assessment. the annual mean nitrogen dioxide Air Quality Strategy those closest to the roads affected by the scheme, designated by High Peak Borough Council an area objective would have a small worsening in air quality those that are representative of large numbers of encompassing the properties between the A626 with the Scheme. Overall there is no significant properties, those that house the young, the elderly Glossop Road/A57 Dinting Vale junction and the adverse effect on human health due to the Scheme, and other susceptible populations, as well as those A57 Dinting Vale/Dinting Lane junction. the overall impact of the Scheme is expected to be an near junctions, or locations with queuing traffic and Both Air Quality Management Areas have been Summary of construction assessment: improvement. ecological receptors. declared for exceedances of the annual average Ecological receptors nitrogen dioxide Air Quality Strategy objective. There would be no significant effects with the implementation of standard and suitable Only one non-statutory locally designated ecological site Air quality monitoring data shows that in recent years mitigation measures. was identified as containing relevant habitat within the there have been exceedances of the annualmean Air area exceeding the designated habitat screening criteria Quality Strategy objective for nitrogen dioxide at sites for nitrogen deposition however,the significance of effect within the air quality study area. The highest annual has been assessed as not significant. mean nitrogen dioxide concentration was recorded at the Mottram Moor Junction in 2018. Future nitrogen dioxide projections used by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to report on compliance with the European Union Summary of operational assessment: limit values indicate that there are no current roadside exceedances of the annual mean nitrogen dioxide limit The effects from the Scheme in operation are value in the air quality study area, or in the Scheme likely to result in a no significant adverse effect opening year of 2025. on human health with an overall improvement for human health. The overall significance of There are four ecological sites with statutory effect for ecological receptors within designations within the air quality study area, three of designated sites has been assessed as not which are considered to be sensitive to changes in air significant. pollution, such as nitrogen dioxides: • Dark Peak Site of Special Scientific Interest • The Peak District Moors Special Protection Area • The South Pennine Moors Special Area of Conservation • Huddersfield Narrow Canal Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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Cultural heritage remains within the Development Consent Order What are the effects during operation? Landscape and visual effects boundary. The surrounding landscape comprises a Mitigation measures to avoid or prevent impacts on mixture of undulating pastural landscape, interspersed What aspects of cultural heritage could historic assets have been incorporated into the design What aspects of landscape and visual by post-medieval settlement and development the Scheme potentially impact? of the Scheme. Key measures of particular relevance to predominately of 19th century date. could the Scheme potentially impact? cultural heritage include: The following receptors are considered in the What are the effects during construction? The following receptors are considered when assessment for cultural heritage: • Restraining the design to reduce land take for the assessing the impact of the Scheme on landscape During construction, direct impacts on heritage assets Development Consent Order boundary as far • Designated heritage asset - A World Heritage and visual assets occur as a result of earthmoving operations, creation of as possible Site, Scheduled Monument, Listed Building, site compounds, road construction, and construction • Landscape – landscape and landscape related • Design of landscape proposals to integrate the Protected Wreck Site, Registered Park and Garden, of overbridges and other structures however, these designations, land use, landscape elements and new link roads into the surrounding landscape and Registered Battlefield or Conservation impacts would be temporary, short term and reversible. features and settlement and built elements. Area designated under the relevant legislation reducing visual impact by screening and filtering Site clearance and construction works would result in a views of the Scheme • Landscape character areas – Landscape • Non-designated heritage asset - buildings, character is the distinct pattern of elements and significant temporary adverse effect on the setting of the • Designing the lighting to minimise sky glow, monuments, sites, places, areas or landscapes features which together make up the pattern or following listed buildings: reduce spillage and minimise effects on the identified by plan-making bodies as having sense of place. • Dial House and Dial Cottage. These works include surrounding landscape. a degree of heritage significance meriting • Visual receptors including residential properties, the demolition of residential properties along Old Following the application of mitigation measures, the consideration in planning decisions but recreational receptors such as Public Rights of Hall Lane, excavation of Mottram Underpass, and presence of the Scheme would still introduce a notable which do not meet the criteria for designated Way and cycle routes, road users, social and lighting of the construction works. element of highways infrastructure into the setting of heritage assets community facilities such as leisure centres, Tara Brook Farm which would result in a significant • Potential buried remains of archaeological significance • Construction works including site clearance, schools and cemeteries. excavation of the cutting for Mottram Underpass permanent effect on this heritage asset during operation • This assessment has also considered the potential What is the existing environment like? would result in temporary noise and visual intrusion of the Scheme. No other significant effects would occur for indirect impacts on the Peak District National The 1-kilometre study area contains 50 designated from construction works which would result in a on any other heritage assets. Park from traffic flow to the perceptual aspects heritage assets. These comprise: significant temporary adverse effect the setting of Any archaeological assets directly impacted by Scheme of landscape. Mottram Old Hall. would have been removed during construction, • One scheduled monument: Melandra Castle What is the existing environment like? Roman fort • Construction of the Scheme would result in therefore there would be no impacts arising from significant temporary adverse noise and visual operation of the Scheme on archaeology. • Two grade II* listed buildings: The Church of The Scheme mostly lies within Tameside Metropolitan effects which would result in a significant temporary St Michael and All Angels and adjacent Cross Borough Council, with a small section falling within adverse on the setting of Tara Brook Farm. the west boundary of High Peak Borough Council and • 45 grade II listed buildings An Archaeological Fieldwork Strategy would be Derbyshire County Council. • Two Conservation Areas prepared prior to construction that includes excavation, The Scheme is located across a range of landscape Of these designated assets, the Mottram-in- targeted watching briefs, monitoring and sampling. Summary of operational assessment: and townscape character areas, including open Longdendale Conservation Area includes part of the This would ensure preservation by record of the known Permanent significant effects are anticipated moorland slopes, river valleys, and within and adjacent existing A57 route which would be de-trunked as part heritage assets affected and would enable identification on Tara Brook Farm due to changes to its to some densely populated urban areas. The urban of the Scheme. and preservation by record of any previously unrecorded setting. No other significant effects are areas contain a number of residential properties as There are no World Heritage Sites, Registered Parks archaeological remains. Finds recovered from the site anticipated as a result of the Scheme part of larger settlements on the edge of Manchester, and Gardens or Registered Battlefields within the site would be analysed, interpreted, archived, in consultation during operation. and clusters of properties/farmsteads as well as more or study areas. with the local authority archaeology advisor. scattered properties/farmsteads within the rural areas. Within the study area, there are also 104 non- There is also a relatively dense network of Public Rights designated heritage assets, eight of these are located of Way and recreational routes within the Development within the Scheme extent. Consent Order boundary and surrounding area, which include the Trans-Pennine National Trail, National The archaeology within the Scheme represents a range Summary of construction assessment: Cycle Route 62, and the two regional long-distance of periods as well as being geographically dispersed. It There would be a significant temporary paths, Tameside Trail and Etherow-Goyt Valley Way. is therefore assessed that there is an overall potential adverse effect on four cultural heritage for both known and unknown buried archaeological assets.
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There are a number of individual trees, woodland What are the effects during construction? What are the effects during operation? • Including extensive tree planting to provide and tree groups together with lengths of hedgerow screening to sensitive receptors Construction effects include the loss of vegetation, The potential effects on the local landscape character within the Scheme extent. These include 21 alteration to the landform, the presence of construction would be focused around Mottram Moor underpass, • Including earth contouring of environmental bunds Tree Preservation Orders, of which there are 18 machinery as well as the introduction of man-made the Bridge over the River Etherow, Old Mill Farm together with integrated planting individual trees, two woodlands and one group. features. It is considered these activities, although underpass, junction at Woolley Lane, and Carr House Mitigation planting would take the form of a combination The Scheme lies outside of any designated short term in nature, would be noticeable intrusive Lane underpass. Indirect impacts on the Peak District of woodland, shrub, scrub and grassed areas, some of landscapes at either the statutory/national or non- features. The largest effects would be in proximity to National Park were also assessed because of changes this planting would be to offset vegetation lost as a result statutory/local levels. It is however considered to areas where construction of new structures and/or the to traffic flows to the perceptual aspects of landscape. of the construction period. The remainder of the planting be within the setting of the Peak District National changes to existing structures specifically at junctions, It is not expected that the scale of the Scheme would woud be to offset biodiversity impacts and to assist in Park located just over 2 kilometres to the east. underpasses and bridges are proposed, such as result in significant effects for landscape character. the successful long term integration of the Scheme into Mottram Underpass and Mottram Moor Junction. the surrounding landscape. Other key receptors that could be affected by The operational visual impacts of the Scheme are most the Scheme include a number of listed buildings, Visual receptors may also be affected by views of likely to be long-term and permanent, although it is Significant adverse effects are still anticipated in the short two Conservation Areas, and one Scheduled heavy goods vehicles, temporary construction lighting expected that the proposed mitigation planting would term following the opening of the Scheme, but as planting Monument. In addition, five Ancient Woodlands and other tall machinery used within the construction mature gradually following the construction phase. The matures the visual screening would improve and these are present and one Local Nature Reserve (Hurst site. Visual receptors in proximity to the demolition potential landscape effects expected from operation of effects would be reduced in the long term. However, even Clough) within a 1-kilometre study area. of built form which would include properties on the Scheme are: with the establishment of planting some significant effects Four Lanes, Roe Cross Industrial estate, Old Road, would still remain for a small amount of receptors centering The visibility towards the location of the Scheme is • Change in views because of new earthworks Tollemache Close, Old Hall Lane and Mottram Moor; to towards northern areas of Mottram-in-Longdendale, in restricted by a network of intervening hedgerows, such as embankments and cuttings and facilitate construction of Mottram underpass, Mottram close proximity to Mottram Underpass. tree belts and woodland areas, and landform. drainage features junction and the new junction on Woolley Lane are Views in part are filtered or partial. Visibility is also more likely to experience a significant adverse effect. • The addition of new structures including Mottram further restricted by urban form within Hollingworth These effects would be temporary as proposed Moor underpass, the Bridge over the River and Hadfield. However, there is opportunity for mitigation planting establishes and matures. Etherow, Old Mill Farm underpass, and Carr House unfolding views, moving through the undulating Lane underpass landscape and patches of mature woodland. Summary of operational assessment: • Introduction of new infrastructure elements including Long-distance views are available across farmland retaining walls, signage, drainage features and There would be no significant adverse enclosed by patches of mature woodland and access tracks that could affect the pattern of the effects on any landscape and townscape landform. Notably those from Melandra Castle, St localised landscape character receptors. Summary of construction assessment: Michael and All Angels Church and Coach Road. • The ‘opening up’ of the views due to Once the landscape planting matures, it is There would be temporary significant adverse vegetation removal anticipated that some residual significant effects on a number of landscape character effects would still remain for a small amount of • The introduction of lighting to previously unlit areas area receptors as a result of the loss of receptors centring towards northern areas of vegetation, alteration to the landform, the Views of the Scheme opened up from the construciton Mottram-in-Longdendale. presence of construction machinery as well as phase would remain until the proposed mitigation It is not considered that there would be any the introduction of man-made features. planting has matured. The Scheme encompasses significant indirect effects to the landscape Visual receptors may also be affected by views mitigation requirements and potential enhancements character or visual amenity within the Peak of heavy goods vehicle (HGVs), temporary for the ecology and landscape assets and has been District National Park due to traffic changes. construction lighting and other tall machinery developed in line with the following principles: used within the construction site. There would • Retaining and protecting existing mature trees and be temporary significant adverse effects on visual receptors including a number of hedges as far as possible, maintaining important residential properties and Public Rights of Way visual screening and biodiversity habitat /Trails around Roe Cross Road in vicinity of the • Replacing any habitat losses as a minimum to Mottram Underpass. maximise opportunities for net gains for biodiversity • Retaining natural character and planting local native species
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Biodiversity What is the existing environment like? What are the effects during construction? A number of standing waterbodies and watercourses would be adversely affected by the Scheme during Two statutory designated sites for nature conservation lie Potential effects during construction include physical construction including the River Etherow, Tara What aspects of biodiversity could the within 2 kilometres of the Scheme. Hurst Clough Local loss, damage and fragmentation of habitats within the Brook, Hurstclough Brook and five other unnamed Nature Reserve is situated 345 metres south and Great footprint of the Scheme, during site clearance works. Scheme potentially impact? watercourses. However, these effects are not Wood Local Nature Reserve is situated 1.3 kilometres Clearance for temporary access routes for construction The following receptors have been considered when considered to be significant following the implementation south of the Scheme. There are also 31 non-statutory traffic and site compounds would also result in assessing the impact of the Scheme on Biodiversity. of mitigation measures proposed. Along Tara Brook designated sites for nature conservation within temporary loss of habitats. and Hurstclough Brook, ecologically sensitive Statutory designated sites 2 kilometres of the Scheme. There would be potential for habitat damage during realignment would be undertaken to maximise channel • Special Protected Areas and potential Special The following protected sites are all approximately 2.2 construction from dust deposition and chemical length and improve habitat condition. The creation of Protected Areas kilometres north-east of the Scheme. pollution. Damage to pond habitats may occur through three sustainable drainage systems would maximise dust deposition and runoff from general construction • Special Area of Conservation and candidate or • Dark Peak Site of Special Scientific Interest ecological diversity through improving the possible Special Area of Conservation works. There is also the potential for accidental spills of natural habitat. • The Peak District Moors Special Protection Area • Ramsar sites and proposed Ramsar sites chemicals and other potentially toxic substances to occur. • The South Pennine Moors Special Area The application of appropriate mitigation measures The construction of river crossings may result in Non-statutory designated sites of Conservation would prevent harm to species and habitats through temporary and permanent loss of habitat and permanent appropriate timing and methods of site clearance, use • Sites of Biological Importance There is no Ancient Woodland recorded within 500 shading of habitats. There could also be physical of buffers between construction areas, pre-construction metres of the Scheme. However, 15 separate parcels • Local Wildlife Sites and loss, damage of watercourse habitats associated with surveys, and prevention of indirect impacts from lighting, are present within 2 kilometres of the Scheme, with the • Potential Nature Improvement Areas the construction of new crossings (namely culverts), noise, dusk or water pollution during construction. A closest parcel located 517 metres to the west. Habitats and species extensions to existing crossings, localised realignments European Protected Species Licence would be obtained Notable Habitats present within the biodiversity study and new drainage structures. Construction of the from Natural England for works affecting bats and • Notable habitats, aquatic environments, plants, area include Traditional orchard, Lowland mixed Scheme has the potential to result in adverse effects badgers. A method statement would be implemented to terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates, fish, reptiles, deciduous woodland, Wet woodland, Lowland dry acid through the permanent loss of habitat including avoid the spread of non-native invasive species. notable birds, such as barn owls, and protected grassland, Hedgerows and Flood plain mire. deciduous and wet woodland, grassland, hedgerows, species such as bats, otters and badgers and flood plain. However, these effects are not There are eight ponds located within the Scheme considered to be significant following the installation of area that could potentially be affected by the Scheme. replacement habitat. Loss of habitat and disturbance of Waterbodies that flow through the land within the species has the potential to result in permanent adverse Scheme include the River Etherow, Tara Brook, Hurst effects on bats, badgers, barn owls, breeding birds, Summary of construction assessment: Clough Brook and Glossop Brook. otter, brown hare, hedgehog and common toad. No significant effects are expected to The habitats within and adjacent to the Scheme support To reduce the effects of the Scheme on biodiversity occur on any ecological receptors during the following priority and protected species: badger, resources, mitigation and compensation measures construction with the prescribed mitigation bats (roosting, foraging and commuting), notable have been incorporated into the design. These measures in place. bird species, barn owl, water vole, otter, hedgehog, include protection of species during construction and brown hare, common toad and aquatic invertebrates. appropriate reinstatement and creation of habitats. Ecological surveys were undertaken to confirm the New habitat creation includes broad-leaved and wet presence of populations of notable and protected woodland, lowland dry acid grasslands, hedgerows and species within or close the Scheme, and other species flood plain mire. that make use of the habitats within the Scheme for foraging or travelling to other habitats.
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What are the effects during operation? A single-span bridge over the River Etherow and safe Geology and soils Two geological fault lines are mapped to be crossing mammal passage included in the design would allow the Scheme. One is positioned across the A57 east of Once traffic is using the new link roads, there is potential the continued movement of species along the river the existing M67 junction 4, at the western extent of for effects on biodiversity. Movements of traffic could What aspects of geology and soils could corridors. Creation of screen planting made up of the Scheme. The other fault crosses the location of the disturb and potentially displace species, such as birds. tall vegetation is also incorporated into the design to the Scheme potentially impact? proposed Mottram Underpass, running north west to Lighting along the Scheme could impact on nocturnal encourage barn owls and bats to crossroads at a safe The Scheme has the potential to impact the south east. Geological fault lines are where bedrock has species such as bats, otter or badger, if directed onto height above traffic. Hibernacula (made up of logs and following receptors: been displaced. key commuting/foraging routes. Local changes in brash) would be created at strategic locations around air quality could affect adjacent designated sites, or • Land quality and soil resources Potential land contamination issues are identified in areas the Scheme to provide continued hibernation and refuge habitats, and there could be accidental damage or • Environmental receptors (such as controlled waters, of historical landfills and infilled land, as well as other land opportunities for common toad and hedgehogs. pollution of adjacent habitats from traffic incidents. ecology and property) and human health receptors uses such as gas works, and a bleach works. The site New channels and watercourse realignments would be from the mobilisation of contamination currently comprises a mixture of residential and industrial The Scheme’s landscape strategy has been designed designed to be ecologically sensitive and to promote uses, with significant areas of agricultural land uses with to maximise opportunities to improve biodiversity within • Hydrogeological regime (refers to variations in the the natural water flows. Any structures associated with any potential contaminative sources generally being the permanent land take. During operation, replacement state and characteristics of a ground water body) watercourse realignments, such as culverts, would also be associated with agricultural use. habitats created during construction, as part of this • Groundwater and surface water quality designed to maximise connectivity with open channels. strategy, would become established and would be • Soil resources through degrading soil quality The Provisional Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) map suitable to support a diverse range of species that goes Sensitive lighting would be designed to minimise light of north-west England shows all the study area to be above and beyond the mitigation needed to offset the spill onto adjacent vegetation, including designated sites What is the existing environment like? Grade 4 (poor quality land). The underlying geology across the study area is a mixture impacts of the Scheme. All newly created habitats would and other habitats adjacent to the Scheme. The United Utilities Longdendale Aqueduct is a major of clays, sand and gravels created by past glaciers and be managed and monitored as part of a long-term service which the route crosses. Consultation is being rivers which are underlain by bedrock of mudstone, landscape and ecological management plan. undertaken with United Utilities to establish how their siltstone and sandstone. Made Ground, which is soil assets can be protected and would be considered further The design incorporates a number of key mitigation containing man made material such as brick, may be at the Detailed Design stage. Due to the lack of identified features such as a dedicated bat structure, artificial bat present near the surface in developed areas associated Summary of operational assessment: sources of contamination within the vicinity of roosts, bird nesting boxes, badger setts, otter-proof with past construction or industrial use. the aqueduct, the Longdendale Aqueduct is not fencing, new wildlife corridors and underpasses and No significant effects are expected to occur on There are no Regionally Important Geology Sites or considered as a sensitive receptor as part of the geology planting to create and enhance habitats. Safe crossing any ecological receptors during operation with points for mammals would be installed across the the prescribed mitigation measures in place. geological Sites of Specific Scientific Interest within 1 and soils assessment. Scheme to make sure that animals such as badgers and kilometre of the Scheme. otters stay connected to their habitats once the Scheme There are two mine entries on, or within 20 metres of the is open. Development Consent Order boundary, towards the south Fencing would also be used throughout the Scheme to west however it is understood that the risk of shallow coal prevent road mortalities and guide badgers and other mining is low. large mammals to the safe crossing points. Otter-proof The study area is not within a Groundwater Source fencing would be installed, extending from each side of Protection Zone however there are two Secondary A the River Etherow Bridge, to be installed on either side aquifers and one Secondary (undifferentiated) aquifer. of the Scheme for a distance of at least 100 m in each There are no registered Environment Agency groundwater direction, to prevent mortality through traffic collision. abstractions within the study area. There are five private abstractions from spring, surface and groundwater (borehole) located within the study area and some additional private spring, well and borehole abstractions within one kilometre of the Scheme.
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What are the effects during construction? Material assets and waste What are the effects during construction? Construction activities (such as piling, dust generation During construction, the Scheme has the potential to or groundwater control activities) have the potential to What aspects of material assets impact the market and availability of material assets and introduce new pathways for the migration of existing Summary of construction assessment: and waste could the Scheme total available waste infrastructure capacity. contamination. With standard construction best practice With careful detailed design and the potentially impact? A wide range of material resources would be required to in place, such as, stockpile management, emergency implementation of appropriate mitigation Receptors which have the potential to be impacted construct the Scheme. This includes concrete, cement, procedures, records of environmental incidents, measures, no significant effects are by material resources use and waste generation, are timber, plywood, reinforcing fabrics and geotextiles environmental monitoring outlined in the Environmental anticipated to occur on any geology and defined as: and packaging materials and construction activities Management Plan, the Scheme is not considered to have soils receptors. would inevitably generate waste. Given the nature of the • The market for key construction materials, which are any significant effects on geology and soils (including land Scheme, large quantities of material could be excavated to be used for the Scheme. quality and soil and agricultural resources) or human health during construction. (due to exposure to dusts during earthworks to local • The waste arisings baseline - the amount of waste nearby residents). What are the effects during operation? that is predicted to be produced during the whole Mitigation measures taken have followed the waste life of the Scheme. hierarchy to reduce, reuse, recycle and recover, as Land temporarily acquired for construction would be During operation, it is unlikely that new contamination shown in the diagram below. restored to its original condition, so in the long term pathways would be created, so the Scheme is not • The predicted capacity of waste infrastructure, both the effect on agricultural soil resources would not be considered to have a permanent significant effect on regionally (non-hazardous and inert) and nationally significant. Agricultural land that is permanently acquired (hazardous), which are anticipated to arise from the geology and soils (including land quality and soil resources) for the construction of the Scheme is of low value and is or agricultural soils, or on any human health receptors. Scheme during the construction phase. not considered to be a significant effect. No significant effects would occur on geology and soils What is the existing environment like? The Scheme is considered to have the potential to impact receptors as a result of the Scheme. The Materials and waste assessment considers the on groundwater and surface water quality through the effects the Scheme would have on the capacity of the creation of cuttings and from activities such as piling, local and regional waste infrastructure (for example, although no significant contamination sources have recycling facilities and landfills) and the availability of been identified from chemical testing undertaken for the aggregate materials within the region. Scheme. This could result in temporary adverse effects on Summary of operational assessment: The baseline for materials and waste includes: the identified aquifers in the area. Supplementary ground investigation has been recently undertaken to provide No significant effects are anticipated to occur on • The materials baseline - sourced from the North specific information on any unknown areas or sources of any of the geology and soils receptors. West regional baselines which identifies the main contamination. When reporting is available, this would be construction materials used. The regional sales used to aid the Detailed Design process with appropriate of aggregate (the main material to be used on the mitigation measures being recommended. Overall, with Scheme) is estimated to be 8,760,000 tonnes appropriate mitigation in place, these effects are not per annum considered to be significant. • There are no Mineral Safeguarding Areas within the The key actions to reduce material asset use/material Closed landfills are present within the Scheme; however, Development Consent Order boundary optimisation and waste generation at design stage are none are considered to pose an impact to the Scheme, • The waste infrastructure baseline - sourced from the shown below: due to nature of material accepted, age of infilling and the Environment Agency Waste Data Integrators, which • Shortened underpasses in various areas proposed works associated with the Scheme identifies the capacity of waste infrastructure for an • Reduced footprint of junctions area. Manchester, City of Derby and Derbyshire has The Scheme is also considered to have a potential impact the capacity to manage 921,715 tonnes of • Reduced road connection lengths on the hydrogeological regime (Manchester and East non-hazardous construction, demolition and • Rationalised/reduced site compounds Cheshire Carboniferous Aquifers), however, appropriate excavation waste per annum, and 1,500 tonnes of mitigation measures such as piling during construction of hazardous construction, demolition and excavation cuttings to prevent the removal of water would result in a waste per annuum. non-significant effect. • Material asset use and waste generation would be very low for the Scheme.
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Opportunities to re-use material resources would Noise and vibration What are the effects during construction? be sought where practicable and waste would be The Environmental Management Plan implemented prevented and designed out in accordance with the What aspects of noise and vibration during construction would include a Noise and Vibration requirements of the Environmental Management Plan. Management Plan to control noise and vibration Summary of construction assessment: could the Scheme potentially impact? The main material generated during construction would emissions from the construction works. The Noise The Noise and vibration assessment considers impacts be from excavations to build the Scheme. Where There would be no significant effects on and Vibration Management Plan shall incorporate on existing residential receptors, including those located possible this would be used directly ‘as excavated’ in material assets and waste as a result of the good working practices and Best Practicable Means, in proximity to the Scheme. There are also ‘other the construction of the embankments and landscaping Scheme during construction. including but not limited to the following measures noise sensitive receptors’ which are considered in the works for the Scheme to achieve a cut/fill balance. where practicable. Implementation of a Community assessment which include: The Environmental Management Plan would also Engagement Plan would also ensure that local residents contain the following plans: What are the effects during operation? • Healthcare facilities, education facilities, community and other affected parties are kept informed of the facilities, Environmental Noise Directive (END) quiet progress of the works, including when and where • Materials Management Plan - details how all Material use and waste generation are expected to be areas or potential END quiet areas, International and the noisiest activities would be taking place and how construction phase materials (material resources very small during operation of the Scheme. Routine national or statutorily designated sites (for example, long they are expected to last. Even with appropriate and waste) would be managed maintenance would include gully emptying and litter protected wildlife sites such as SSSIs). mitigation in place, it may not be possible to eliminate all • Site Wate Management Plan - details the amount collection. Periodically, maintenance activities such as noise and vibration impacts, as outlined below. However, What is the existing environment like? and type of waste that would be produced on resurfacing would be required. Waste arising from these best practice, considerate working hours as well as a construction site and how it would be reused, maintenance activities is expected to be generally the The noise assessment has considered the locations that frequent and open communications with stakeholders recycled or disposed of same (in both type and quantity) to that generated by could be sensitive to changes to noise within 300 metres would help to reduce the residual impact of construction The Materials Management Plan would allow 99% of the existing strategic highways network; and the wastes of the Scheme for construction and 600 metres from the noise and vibration. the excavated soil to be reused onsite, which would would be managed using the established procedures noise study area during operation. A number of notable Although construction noise impacts would be temporary reduce the need for materials and generation of waste and facilities that are used across the strategic non-residential noise sensitive receptors are located in and managed through measures in the Environmental to be managed or disposed of offsite. This would also road network. For these reasons, an assessment of proximity to the Scheme, including healthcare facilities, Management Plan, some sensitive receptors have ensure the Scheme achieves a ‘cut and fill balance’. As operational phase of the Scheme, in relation to material education facilities, community facilities, Public Rights the potential to experience high noise levels due to a well as a commitment to achieve, at minimum, a 95% assets and waste, has not been undertaken. of Way, cultural heritage assets and statutorily number of different construction activities over multiple recovery rate for wastes managed offsite. designated sites. construction phases. This is most likely at a couple The Principal Contractor would reduce primary material There are five Defra Noise Important Areas in close of properties at Old Road and a single property at use through a commitment to achieve, at minimum, the proximity to the Scheme, which are areas that have Tollemache Close, where significant adverse effects have 30% recycled content target for the region. A stretch been identified as being subject to high levels of noise been predicted during construction phases spanning target of 40-50% recycled content for the region has Summary of operational assessment: are located near the Scheme. approximately 18 months. These effects are attributed to also been set, through working with the supply chain Operational effects of the Scheme on material Baseline noise monitoring surveys were carried out demolition works, piling at Mottram Underpass, and work and designing the road surface to best suit recycled assets and waste have not been assessed during June and July 2018. The dominant noise source on the Mottram Underpass structure. content. However, as this considered an enhancement because of the Scheme during operation as it is influencing the noise climate in the area consists of road During the construction phase, potential significant it has not been accounted for in the assessment. clear that no significant effects would occur. traffic noise from vehicles traveling along (from east to adverse effects were predicted at six assessment It is likely the Scheme would have a slight environmental west) the B6174, A6018, A57, and A628. locations due to daytime construction noise from effect on local material availability however this effect individual construction activities. These are the would not be significant. assessment locations closest to the Mottram Underpass. The Scheme would have a slight effect on landfill No potential significant adverse effects were identified capacity and on waste infrastructure due to waste at night. Summary of construction assessment: arisings during construction, however this effect is not deemed to be significant. Potential significant temporary adverse effects are predicted to occur at six assessment locations due to daytime construction noise. These are the assessment locations closest to the Mottram Underpass. No significant effects would occur due to construction noise during the night-time.
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What are the effects during operation? A total of 126 dwellings and 2 other sensitive receptors Population and human health Life expectancy at birth for men and women within have been identified as having significant adverse effects Tameside is slightly lower than the national average for Once the Scheme is operational, the noise climate due to the Scheme. What aspects of population and England. Life expectancy at birth for men and women would be permanently affected by changes in vehicle within High Peak is similar to that of the national average. activity, determined by the traffic flows, speeds and fleet The predicted significant adverse effects are coupled human health the Scheme could composition on the local road network including the with significant beneficial effects on Hyde Road and potentially impact? The unemployment rate in Tameside was slightly higher Scheme itself. other properties within Mottram-in-Longdendale where than North West as a whole. The unemployment rate in the Scheme results in decreases at a locations with The Scheme has the potential to affect residential High Peak was lower than the East Midlands as a whole. The design of the Scheme was selected to reduce road high existing noise levels. There are 357 dwellings and 9 dwelling, commercial facilities, community facilitates, traffic noise emissions as far as possible in the operation other sensitive receptors identified as having significant agricultural holdings, residents, walkers, cyclists What are the effects during construction? phase given other environmental and engineering beneficial effects. These dwellings are mainly located and horse riders. Land use and accessibility constraints. This was achieved through consideration along Mottram Moor, Woolley Lane, Market Street, Hyde The Scheme could also impact human health, which of the road alignment, junction designs, maximising the The Scheme has been designed to minimise agricultural Road, Ford Grove and John Kennedy Road. is informed by the population for the wider study area, heights of cuttings and embankments close to noise land take as far as reasonably practicable. Mitigation including demographic profile, demographic trends, sensitive receptors, use of low noise road surfacing and After the Scheme opens, groundborne vibration at measures during construction would include temporary socio-economics, deprivation, health and wellbeing environmental noise barriers. vibration sensitive receptors would be avoided through and permanent diversions and signage to limit the regular maintenance of the road surfacing to minimise characteristics, and general characteristics of the natural impacts on pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians and With the inclusion of mitigation measures, the Scheme road surface roughness and undertaking remedial works and built environment. maintain agricultural accesses. The Traffic Management would still would introduce a new noise source to the local when road surface irregularities are identified. On this Plan would allow ongoing access to the existing A57 area resulting in significant adverse road traffic noise effects What is the existing environment like? basis, no adverse or significant adverse effects from where possible and minimise potential disruption and on the following receptors: Settlements of note located in and around the Scheme groundborne vibration are likely from the Scheme. severance for communities nearby. This would include extent include Hattersley, Mottram-in-Longendale, • 8 dwellings on Edge Lane overnight and weekend closures where possible. Hollingworth, Hadfield and Gamesley. The identified Therefore, the effects on the existing road infrastructure • 20 dwellings on Ash Close settlements also include a variety of social and as a result of traffic management during construction • 24 dwellings and 2 other sensitive receptors on community infrastructure, including education and would be temporary and not significant. Tollemache Close, Old Hall Lane, Old Hall Close Summary of operational assessment: healthcare facilities, community centres, places of and Old Road worship, libraries and sporting facilities. A number of With the mitigation measures in place the following would result in significant adverse effects: • 50 dwellings on Market Street, Back Lane and Significant adverse effects are predicted to commercial assets have been identified towards the occur on 128 noise sensitive receptors during Temperance Square east of the Scheme, including enterprises within Dinting • The permanent loss/demolition of properties, operation of the Scheme. Lodge Industrial Estate, Glossop Caravans and a BP industrial units and displacement of residents. It • 5 dwellings on Carrhouse Lane and Woolley Lane Significant beneficial effects are predicted to Petrol Station. The Mottram Agricultural Showground is would also require land formally recognised as the • 9 dwellings along Woolley Bridge, including one occur on 366 noise sensitive receptors during located to the north of the Scheme. Mottram Agricultural Showgrounds. However, all farmhouse, which would also potentially qualify operation of the Scheme. properties required to be demolished to facilitate the for an offer of noise insulation. The principle land use within the footprint of the Scheme scheme are either currently under the ownership is agriculture including seven agricultural holdings. The land is predominantly under pasture for cattle and of the applicant, or ongoing discussions between the landowner and the applicant are taking place in sheep, with some grass cut feed in the eastern part of the Scheme. Small areas of woodland are present, often relation to this issue as linear features along field boundaries. • Temporary disruptions to access regarding private property, housing and community facilities. There are a large number of Public Rights of Way and footways within 500 metres of the Scheme. The main • Temporary loss / closure / diversion would be roads through the study area are the M67, A57, A560 required at several Public Rights of Ways, and the A6018. • Loss of seven agricultural holdings because of severance or land take. Where appropriate, The human health baseline focuses on the population underpasses or the creation of access to severed for the wider study area, including demographic profile, portions would be provided at five of the holdings. demographic trends, socio-economics, deprivation, health and wellbeing characteristics, and general characteristics of the natural and built environment.
Roe Cross Road looking North West
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Human health Road drainage and the There is a high degree of faulting throughout the area, often offsetting sandstone and mudstone units against During construction of the Scheme there would be the water environment one another and creating a block-like sub-crop pattern. following impacts on human health What aspects of the road drainage and In the Mottram area, intersecting the proposed • The permanent land take/demolition of residential Summary of construction assessment: Mottram underpass there is a NW-SE trending water environment could the Scheme properties and commercial units and the loss of A number of residential properties and industrial geological fault, which has a significant effect on the agricultural land holdings and / or severance at units would be demolished. potentially impact? groundwater regime. Farm holding Temporary disruption to access to residential For the assessment of road drainage and the water What are the effects during construction? • Changes to the local area resulting from amenity properties and community facilities environment, the following are considered: / access impacts at houses within the study area, Temporary construction activities could impact upon would occur. • Water quality – changes to watercourse chemistry changes in access to and availability of good quality surface water quality and flows, as well as impact upon and condition housing within the study area and disruptions, Temporary closures and diversions would groundwater quality and flows. Impacts upon surface be required at several Public Rights of Ways amenity impacts and changes in access to • Flood risk – changes to risk from flooding water and groundwater could result from accidental causing potential disruption for users. education, healthcare and other community facilities • Hydromorphology – changes to physical spillages or sediment containing run-off causing within the study area (including playgrounds, Impacts to several agricultural smallholdings characteristics and functioning of watercourses pollution and risk of contamination to surface water and due to severance or land take. allotment gardens, five schools, one nursery and a • Groundwater – changes to groundwater quality groundwater, localised disruption to groundwater levels range of care/nursing homes) and quantity) and worsening flood risk. With the implementation of industry best practice and other mitigation measures, • The creation of local jobs, skills and training and What is the existing environment like? benefits to supply chain from local procurement What are the effects during operation? such as the inclusion of sustainable drainage systems, of goods and services within the local business / There are three main rivers within the study area realignments and in-stream channel works, no The Scheme design includes the permanent diversions of job market including River Etherow, Hurstclough Brook and significant adverse effects are predicted for water quality footways and public rights of way to maintain connectivity Glossop Brook. and hydromorphology. • Temporary severance, disruptions to access, of the local network of footpaths bridleways and footways. pedestrian and cyclist delays and increases in Users would experience reductions and increases in Six Water Framework Directive water bodies are within The design process has also sought to minimise in- journey length as well as temporary loss of amenity journey length however these changes are not considered the study area, comprising five river water bodies and channel working during the construction process. Where on the Public Rights of Way and the Transpennine to be significant. Reductions in traffic on local roads one groundwater body: in-channel working cannot be eliminated entirely, best practice guidance would be adhered to. Temporary in- Trail. Temporary loss of amenity on other active and the provision of new and improved walker, cyclist • Glossop Brook (Long Clough to Etherow) travel provisions within the Development Consent channel works would only be undertaken at certain times and horse rider facilities in the form of shared footways, • Etherow (Glossop Brook to Goyt) Order boundary including Public Rights of Way and bridleways and cycleways would provide improved and of the year to avoid impacts on sensitive aquatic habitats. • Etherow (Woodhead Reservoir To Glossop Brook) the Transpennine Trail attractive pedestrian, cycling and horse riding facilities that Construction activity in the vicinity of the River Etherow, • Impacts associated with the impacts associated would have a positive effect on road safety in the area. • Tame (Chew Brook to Swineshaw Brook) including compensatory flood storage provision, flood with risk of air pollution, soil and water • Wilson Brook With the application of mitigation measures, the embankment and right bank groundworks would be pollution, noise pollution and vibration, and assessment does not find significant effects for any of the • Manchester and East Cheshire Carboniferous Aquifers carefully programmed so as not to increase flooding risk landscape amenity wider determinants of health for land use and accessibility The study area is dominated by the Millstone Grit Group to others, resulting in a non-significant effect. For all those health and well-being receptors considered, during operation. In relation to Human Health, negative which comprises a sequence of thick sandstone (or grit) a negative health outcome would result during the health outcomes can be expected in the case of the route units interbedded with mudstone and/or siltstone units. construction of the Scheme. of new road infrastructure, though this should be seen in The study area for this Scheme is underlain by a the wider context of the new road reducing congestion in single bedrock aquifer: Manchester and East Cheshire Mottram and creating a safer environment for pedestrians Carboniferous, classified as a Secondary A aquifer, Summary of construction assessment: which has potential to support water supplies at There would be no significant effects with the a local scale. implementation of mitigation measures on road drainage and the water environment. The majority of the Scheme is located in the low risk Flood Zone 1, however areas of Flood Zone 2 (medium Summary of operational assessment: flood risk) and Flood Zone 3 (high flood risk) associated There would be no significant effects on with flood risk from the River Etherow are crossed by Population and human health receptors as a the Scheme near the proposed River Etherow Bridge result of the Scheme during operation.
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What are the effects during construction? What are the effects during operation? What are the effects during operation? Climate Effects of the Scheme on climate change: Emissions are Effects of the Scheme on climate change: produced from the production and transportation of materials During Scheme operation, road run-off during rain The UK government has set legally-binding ‘carbon budgets’ to be used in construction and those emitted onsite through events could result in flooding and cause pollution What aspects of the climate could the which are targets to be met as part of the pathway to construction activities (for example from emissions from achieving the long term objective of achieving ‘net zero’ impacts on surface water and groundwater. As such, a Scheme potentially impact? fuel use in construction plant). The majority of greenhouse carbon emissions by 2050. The Scheme would lead to an road drainage system would be provided which would This assessment considers: gas emissions during construction are likely to arise from increase in greenhouse gas emissions once operational, as collect highway runoff, with water being discharged into production of materials, followed by the transport of materials the traffic is expected to increase across the local network. ponds and watercourse. A number of wet ponds, filter • Effects of the Scheme on climate change - to site, then on-site construction activities. However, it is considered unlikely that the Scheme’s drains, broad and vegetated channels, new highway The potential effects of the Scheme on climate, in Mitigation measures include exploring the potential for low greenhouse gas emissions would, on their own, be significant ditches and flow separators have been incorporated particular changes to greenhouse gases emissions emitted during both construction and operation carbon solutions (including technologies, materials and enough to affect the UK government’s ability to meet any into the overall drainage strategy. These have been products) to minimise resource consumption and reusing future carbon budget targets. Furthermore, mitigation • Vulnerability of the Scheme to climate change - designed to mimic natural drainage and to provide and / or refurbish existing assets to reduce the extent of measures that are embedded into the Scheme design would naturalistic ecological habitat. The Scheme has been in particular the impacts of extreme weather new construction. Minimising the effects of the Scheme on make sure opportunities to reduce emissions are considered designed to consider predicted changes in rainfall and (caused by climate change) during operation and climate change in this way would include applying the carbon throughout the life of the Scheme. river flow due to climate change. construction and design measures that can be reduction hierarchy: Avoid/prevent, Reduce and Remediate. Vulnerability of the Scheme to climate change: made to manage these effects. This drainage strategy also includes compensation for To fully embed the carbon reduction hierarchy in the project The assessment finds that the Scheme could be vulnerable where there is loss of floodplain storage close to the What is the existing environment like? team’s ways of working, they have committed to look at ways to operational impacts linked to changes in the UK climate, River Etherow Bridge. This would be provided by a Effects of the Scheme on climate change: to reduce carbon emissions across the whole life of the project: as projections for the 2050s consider that average mean Flood Compensation Storage Area. Furthermore, where The transport sector was the largest emitting sector of • At the design stage, the Scheme has been developed temperatures are likely to increase throughout the year the Scheme interacts with the River Etherow, impacts UK greenhouse gas emissions in 2018, contributing to minimise carbon emissions in all cases to contribute leading to warmer and wetter winters. Warmer temperatures are minimised by including a single span crossing. 28% of emissions. For the assessment baseline, to the UK's target for net reduction in carbon emissions. are likely to result in a reduction in the cost and frequency of This has included modifying the design which has winter road maintenance and improved driver safety. The Hurstclough Brook and Tara Brook would need to the quantity of emissions that are generated by the resulted in the removal of new infrastructure that had The increased risk of heat waves could lead to increased be permanently realigned for the Scheme. New channels existing road users in terms of greenhouse gases were predicted, together with the operation and maintenance previously been proposed (for example the Roe Cross deformation and rutting of road surfaces as well as over and watercourse realignments would be designed link road and roundabout) and reducing the size of of the existing A57. The assessment was then based expansion and buckling structures including bridges. to be ecologically sensitive and to promote a natural the River Etherow Bridge to be single span. This has on a comparison of these predicted greenhouse gas Increased erosion due to drier summers may occur which water flow. Any structures associated with watercourse reduced the volume of materials required. may cause sedimentation with the drainage infrastructure. emissions without the Scheme in place with predicted realignments, such as culverts, would also be designed • At construction stage, this has been considered Higher rainfall is also predicted which can lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions from both the construction to maximise connectivity with the open channel. through reusing materials on site (for example to flooding, pothole formation and also reduce driver safety. and operational stages of the Scheme. build earthworks), using recycled materials to reduce Mitigation measures that either avoids these impacts, Vulnerability of the Scheme to climate change: emissions for the production of new materials, minimises them or reduces their consequences include The assessment considers the current climate, as well purchasing materials locally to reduce transport, and using materials that are resistant to twisting and buckling as the projected climate changes for the region. The using electricity from renewable sources, as well as due to hot weather, reducing the need for maintenance, using electric and hybrid vehicles where feasible. Carbon current climate within the north west of England is one ensuring structures are made from materials that can adapt Summary of operational assessment: emissions would be predicted and measured at key of relatively mild winters and mild summers and the to expected future variations in temperature, retaining trees points during the process, to make sure lower carbon No significant effects on the water environment monthly temperatures are average for the UK. Long where possible and replacing trees and vegetation that is are likely to occur. materials and methods are always considered. term it is projected that, on average, the north west of removed, allowing for climate change in the drainage design England is likely to experience hotter and drier summers Vulnerability of the Scheme to climate change: and flood risk assessment, and futureproofing the landscape construction is not expected to be sufficiently far into and warmer and wetter winters. strategy of the Scheme from climate change by including the future for the climate to change so significantly that a diverse range plant species, including drought tolerant Alongside these changes in the average conditions, it is construction related impacts would be different to those species, whilst still having regard to the local character, and likely that climate change would increase the frequency expected in the current climate. Climate change would generally planting only native species. and severity of extreme weather events, such as heavy therefore not intensify construction related impacts and rainfall, storms and heatwaves. accordingly no significant construction effects are identified.
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Cumulative effects A number of properties have the potential to experience Different project cumulative What happens next combined impacts associated with visual intrusion effects assessment What aspects of the Scheme would and noise, vibration during the Scheme construction phase. Such combined impacts are predicted where A review of planning applications made to local Highways England has submitted an application potentially impact on cumulative effects? Scheme construction activities would be taking place authorities, as well as other National Significant under Section 37 of the Planning Act 2008 There are principally two types of cumulative impact: in close proximity to such receptors. The Environmental Infrastructure Projects and Transport Works Act Orders for an Order to grant Development Consent developments within the area around the Scheme for the Scheme. Following submission of the • Single project cumulative effects (e.g. numerous Management Plan would include a range of best was undertaken to identify any other developments application for Development Consent, the different effects impacting a single receptor) which practice construction measures that aim to minimise the which have the potential to result in a different project Planning Inspectorate will consider, on behalf of are those which arise from the reaction between potential for construction phase environmental impacts cumulative effect together with the Scheme. the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the effects of a single project on different aspects of (e.g. impacts associated with visual intrusion, noise, application should be accepted for examination. the environment, e.g. numerous different effects dust and vibration). Implementation of the measures as Forty-two other residential, employment and mixed- impacting a single receptor) detailed in the Environmental Management Plan would use developments were identified and assessed in If accepted, the documents accompanying therefore aim to minimise the occurrence of single the vicinity of the Scheme. The predicted traffic flows • Different projects cumulative effects (together with the application will be publicly available project cumulative effects. associated with area developments were accounted the project being assessed) which are those that on the Planning Inspectorate’s website. for in the traffic data used for the noise, air quality result from additive effects caused by different Interested parties will be able to make relevant and human health assessments. As such, for those projects together with the project being assessed. representations about the Scheme and its developments included in the traffic model these potential impacts. Representations received by Single project cumulative assessments are considered to be inherently cumulative the Planning Inspectorate will be considered as effects assessment Summary of operational assessment: and were not assessed again in this chapter. part of the examination into the application. This assessment requires the identification of receptors The operation of the Scheme would result in The assessment concluded that no significant different that would be affected by more than one element of the significant effects on residential properties. project cumulative effects with other developments Scheme during construction and operation. Where Again, these would be for receptors in close would be likely during construction or operation. there is more than one effect on a particular receptor, proximity to Mottram Underpass, as a result of it is determined whether there is the potential for an visual and noise impacts. interaction between the environmental topics. To avoid duplication of information or assessment, a number of interactions are not considered in the single project cumulative effect assessment as they have been dealt with in the relevant chapters already. For example the Population and human health assessment considers identified effects from other environmental topics (Air quality, Noise and vibration, Landscape and visual effects, Geology and soils and the Road drainage and water environment).
Summary of construction assessment: The construction of the Scheme would result in significant effects on residential receptors in close proximity to the construction of Mottram Underpass (Four Lanes and Tollemache Close) as a result of visual and noise impacts.
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