Portishead Branch Line (Metrowest Phase 1)

Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1)

TR040011

Applicant: North Somerset District Council 6.25, Environmental Statement, Volume 4, Appendix Series 18 In-combination and Cumulative Effects Assessment The Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009, regulation 5(2)(a) Planning Act 2008

Author: CH2M Date: November 2019

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Project Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1) Development Consent Order Scheme Planning Inspectorate Scheme Reference TR040011 Part and Application Document Reference 6, 6.25 Document title Environmental Statement, Volume 4, Appendix 18.1 and 18.2 Regulation Number Regulation 5(2)(a) Applicant North Somerset District Council Lead Author LS at CH2M

Version Date Status of Version Rev: 01 08/11/19 Application Issue

Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1)

TR040011

Applicant: North Somerset District Council 6.25, Environmental Statement, Volume 4, Appendix 18.1 Matrix 1 Identification of ‘other development’ The Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009, regulation 5(2)(a) Planning Act 2008

Author: CH2M Date: November 2019

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SECTION 1

1 Identification of ‘other development’ Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 1 N/A DCO 0.00 km DCO granted on 1a Falls within all ZOIs. Yes Construction - yes Yes Yes Figure 18.1 National Grid Hinkley Point C 19/01/2016 Construction is EIA development Sheets 1 and 2 Connection Project. expected to take Likely to have Application by National Grid to place 2018-2026. significant effects construct, operate and maintain a new Operation - yes on air quality, 400,000 volt connection between cultural heritage, Bridgwater, Somerset and Seabank ecology and Substation, north of Avonmouth biodiversity, together with a range of related ground modifications to the electricity conditions, transmission and distribution networks. landscape and visual, noise and vibration, socio- economics, transport and water resources. 2 N/A DCO 5.93 km DCO application was 2 Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction - no Yes No Avon Power Station expected to be for materials and Given the delay in EIA development Given the submitted to the waste; socio- New gas fired power station comprising the submission of Likely to have programme Planning Inspectorate economics and the DCO application delays, the high efficiency combined cycle gas Q4 2015 (currently no economic significant effects turbines of up to 1500MW, with it is unlikely that the on air quality, onus would further information regeneration; and DCO would be be on the additional fast response generators available). transport (excluding cultural heritage, (peaking plant) providing a combined consented in time ecology and promoter of The Government is pedestrian links and for construction the Avon capacity of up to 1800MW. cycling networks). biodiversity, seeking to change the periods to overlap. ground Power Former Terra Nitrogen site, rules for capacity Station to Severnside, NE of Avonmouth. Operation - yes conditions, market auctions. It is landscape and assess assumed that the Avon Planned direct and commission date not visual, noise and Power Station is on vibration, socio- cumulative hold and is not likely to known. Design life impacts. at least 25 years. economics and come forward until health, transport after the Portishead and water Branch Line DCO resources. Scheme is operational.

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 3 N/A DCO 6.15 km DCO application was 2 Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction - no Yes No Seabank 3 CCGT expected to be for materials and Given the delay in EIA development Given the submitted to the waste; socio- Two additional high efficiency submission it is Likely to have programme Planning Inspectorate economics and unlikely that the delays, the combined cycle gas turbines (CCGT) Q4 2015 (currently no economic significant effects with a combined capacity of up to DCO would be on air quality, onus would further information regeneration; and consented in time be on the 1,400MW that integrate with existing available). transport (excluding cultural heritage, gas and electricity transmission for construction ecology and promoter of pedestrian links and periods to overlap. the infrastructure and will run in parallel cycling networks). biodiversity, with the existing 1,100MW of The Government is Operation - yes ground Seabank Power generation capacity giving a total seeking to change the Planned conditions, output for the combined Station of up rules for capacity landscape and Station to commission date not assess to 2,500MW. market auctions. It is known. visual, noise and assumed that the vibration, socio- direct and Seabank Power Station, Severnside, cumulative NE of Avonmouth. Seabank 3 CCGT economics, Power Station is on transport and impacts. hold and is not likely to water resources. come forward until after the Portishead Branch Line DCO Scheme is operational. 4 15/P/0595/F NSC 0.38 km Granted 12/06/2015 1a Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction - no No No Figure 18.1 Former Co-op, Portishead. External for cultural heritage Construction likely Small designated sites; Sheet 1 alterations to existing building and Partially implemented to finish before DCO redevelopment of amendments to site layout. ecology and Scheme an existing – landscaping and biodiversity; materials Former Co-Operative Retail Services, parking works construction begins. building - EIA not and waste; socio- required. Wyndham Way, Portishead BS20 8LR complete, demolition of economics and Operation - yes building extension not economic Not likely to have undertaken. regeneration; effects on transport; environmental groundwater topics within the resources; and ZOI. geology, hydrogeology, ground conditions and contaminated land.

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 5 18/P/3591/OUT NSC 0.14 km Validated 29/06/18 1c Falls within all ZOIs Yes Construction - Yes Yes Figure 18.1 Outline application for the Status: Registered. except cultural unknown May have a Sheet 1 redevelopment of site for a mix of uses, Development has been heritage non- Operation - yes significant including new town centre retail (up to delayed, and existing designated sites. beneficial effect 6420 sq.m of Use Class A1 (Retail) tenants of the industrial on socio- and 1488 sq.m of Use Class A3 estate have been economics and (Restaurants and cafes) and leisure offered 3 year leases. economic units; up to 3252 sq.m Use Class D2 regeneration. (Assembly & Leisure) to include a Potential for cinema; up to 2044 sq.m of other cumulative traffic commercial/community floorspace; up and transport to 350 residential dwellings and new effects if both urban space plus associated car schemes are parking, landscaping and other works. constructed at the All matters of access, appearance, same time. landscaping, layout and scale reserved for subsequent approval. Development will increase number Old Mill Road Business Park Old Mill of sensitive Road Portishead receptors to the DCO Scheme. 6 18/P/3512/FUL NSC 0.38 km Validated 27/06/18 1c Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction - likely Yes Yes Figure 18.1 A mixed-use development of 3 ground Registered for cultural heritage Operation - yes Small scale Sheet 1 floor commercial/retail units (B1/A1/A2) designated sites; development, no and 29 residential apartments (C3) with ecology and EIA required. biodiversity; materials associated access, parking and refuse Potential for arrangement. and waste; socio- economics and cumulative traffic Martingale Way, Portishead economic and transport regeneration; effects if both transport; schemes are groundwater constructed at the resources; and same time. geology, Development will hydrogeology, ground increase number conditions and of sensitive contaminated land. receptors to the DCO Scheme.

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 13 19/P/0861/FUL NSC 0.03 km Validated 23/04/2019. 1c Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction – No No Figure 18.1 Erection of three-storey building to Registered. for cultural heritage unknown Small scheme, Consider designated sites; Sheet 1 provide 9 no. flats, with associated car Operation - yes EIA not required. for future parking and hard/soft landscape works. ecology and baseline biodiversity; materials No significant Land Adjacent to 2 Serbert Road, and waste; noise and cumulative effects Portishead. vibration; socio- anticipated. economics and Development will economic increase number regeneration; soils, of sensitive agriculture, land use receptors to the and assets DCO Scheme. community assets; transport; water resources; and geology, hydrogeology, ground conditions and contaminated land. 14 16/P/0577/PRE NSC 0.30 km This is not a planning 3c Falls within the ZOIs Yes Unknown No No Figure 18.1 Pre-application advice for a two storey, application but could for cultural heritage Small-scale Sheet 1 twenty bedroom hotel extension with suggest that an designated sites; development, an additional twenty car parking application will be ecology and currently no spaces. submitted in the future. biodiversity; materials details on and waste; noise and scheme. Brewers Fayre Travel Inn, Serbert vibration; socio- Way, Portishead, BS20 7GA Occupants would economics and be screened from economic the DCO scheme regeneration; by intervening transport; ground development. water resources; and Construction may geology, use same hydrogeology, ground haulage routes as conditions and DCO Scheme but contaminated land. works are minor so significant cumulative effects unlikely.

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 21 16/P/1987/F NSC 0.01 km Granted 21/12/2016. 1b Falls within all ZOIs. Yes Construction - no Yes. Yes Figure 18.1 Development of the site for port related Cargo storage area Operation - yes Small scale Sheet 2 uses. Provision of hardstanding for built and in operation. development. No storage of cargo (e.g. motor vehicles) Crossing not yet built. EIA required. in transit through Royal Portbury Possible Docks, with associated infrastructure, cumulative effect including a crossing over the disused on ecology due to railway (by a crossing at grade until the increased DCO Scheme proceeds when a vehicle lighting. Potential bridge will be installed) between the for cumulative current Royal Portbury Dock estate effects on cultural and the proposed site. Proposal heritage, includes planting to provide visual landscape and screening and ecological mitigation. views. Land to west of Court House Farm Marsh Lane Easton-in-Gordano BS20 0NE 22 16/P/0421/PRE NSC 0.28 km This is not a planning 3c Falls within the ZOIs Yes Unknown Yes. Yes Figure 18.1 Pre-application advice for erection of application but could for cultural heritage Small scale Sheet 2 up to 150 residential dwellings. suggest that an designated sites; development. No application will be ecology and EIA required. Land at Plummers Hill, St Georges Hill, submitted in the future. biodiversity; materials Easton-in-Gordano. If constructed at and waste; noise and Land east of Gordano Services vibration; socio- the same time as economics and the DCO economic Scheme, regeneration; significant traffic transport; ground and transport water resources; and cumulative geology, impacts could hydrogeology, ground occur due conditions and to same contaminated land. construction routes being used.

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 23 17/P/0429/F NSC 0.42 km Approved 27/09/2017 1b Falls within the ZOIs Yes Unknown No No Figure 18.1 Erection of a two storey extension to for cultural heritage Small scale Consider Sheet 2 the North elevation to provide 29 designated sites; development. No for future additional bedrooms. Erection of a ecology and EIA required. baseline biodiversity single storey extension to the East Separated from elevation to provide a new entrance, internationally designated sites; DCO Scheme by ancillary restaurant and kitchen area, the M5 Motorway. gym and meeting room. materials and waste; socio-economics and No significant Days Inn, Gordano Motorway Services, economic cumulative effects M5 Junction 19, Pill. BS20 7XG regeneration; expected. transport (excluding pedestrian links); groundwater resources; and geology, hydrogeology, ground conditions and contaminated land. 24 16/P/1938/F NSC 0.14 km Approved 07/10/2016 1b Falls within all ZOIs Yes Construction dates Yes Yes Figure 18.1 Royal Portbury Dock except cultural unknown Requires removal Sheet 2 heritage non- Operation - yes of vegetation and Construction of access between cargo designated sites. storage areas Plot 25 and 26 in Royal may affect traffic Portbury Docks across the public and transport on highway at Marsh Lane together with the local road the installation of a traffic signal control network. system and associated works, Small scale including the widening of the Marsh development – no Lane carriageway land & highway EIA required. between plots 25 and 26. Potential impact Land and highway between Plots 25 on traffic and and 26 Royal Portbury Dock Marsh transport if Lane Easton-in-Gordano BS20 7XL construction coincided with that of the DCO scheme as the same haulage routes may be used.

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 25 18/P/3720/FUL NSC 0.02 km Approved 08/01/2019 1b Falls within all ZOIs. Yes Construction dates No No Figure 18.1 Extension and conversion of former unknown Small scale Consider Sheet 2 Chapel into 5 self-contained Operation - yes development. No for future apartments. EIA required. baseline Pill Union Church Myrtle Hill Pill BS20 0FG 26 18/02847/FB(B BCC/South Gloucestershire Council 0.72 km 18/02847/FB Granted 1b Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction - likely Yes Yes CC) Avonmouth/Severnside Enterprise 31/05/2019. for ecology and Operation - yes May result in PT18/2505/R3F Area (ASEA) Ecology Mitigation and PT18/2505/R3F biodiversity cumulative traffic (South Flood Defence Project Deemed Consent internationally and transport designated sites; Gloucestershire Flood defence works in the proposed 26/04/2019. effects during Council) materials and waste; construction. Avonmouth and Severnside Enterprise socio-economics and Figure 18.1 Area Ecological Mitigation and Flood economic Cumulative Sheet 3 Defence Scheme - The scheme regeneration; ecological effects includes three sites within the ASEA: transport (excluding may also occur. Area 2 - land within Bristol Port pedestrian links); and (Avonmouth Docks); Area 3B - land source protection along Severn Road and the Severn zones. Beach Railway; and Area 4 - land off Washingpool Lane, between Chittening Road to the west, Severn Road to the north, the M49 to the east, and a railway line to the south. Major application. 27 14/00824/CP BCC 2.30 km Certificate of Lawful 2 Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction – no No No Avonmouth Incinerator Bottom Ash Development issued in for ecology and Operation – yes Small (IBA) Facility. 2014. biodiversity; development. EIA internationally The facility will process up to 700 Environmental Permit not required. published on 06/02/18. designated sites; tonnes per day of IBA. The materials and waste; No cumulative Environmental Permit sets out pollution Site assumed to be socio-economics and effects likely to and dust control measures to avoid preparing for economic occur due to and minimise environmental impacts. operation. regeneration; and distance of this Avonmouth Docks. transport (excluding development from pedestrian links). the scheme.

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 28 18/03830/F BCC 0.62 km 1b Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction may Yes Yes Figure 18.1 Portway Station Granted 22/03/2019. for ecology and overlap Small scale biodiversity Sheet 3 Proposed construction of a single Operation - yes scheme, no EIA internationally required. platform railway station and associated designated sites; works between the existing railway materials and waste; Potential for track and Council operated Bus Park socio-economics and beneficial socio- and Ride Car Park. On the Severn economic economic Beach Line. regeneration; cumulative effects Park And Ride, Portway, Bristol BS11 transport (excluding to occur once 9QE pedestrian links); and both schemes are constructed. source protection zones. Potential for adverse traffic impacts if construction phases coincide. 29 18/P/4072/EA1 NSC 0.38 km Decided 18/10/2018: 3c Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction may Yes Yes Figure 18.1 Request for a formal screening opinion EIA required. for cultural heritage overlap Potential for Sheet 2 and 3 as to whether an Environmental Impact No planning designated sites; Operation - yes cumulative effects Assessment is required to be application submitted. ecology and relating to submitted for a mixed-use biodiversity; materials landscape development which will comprise up to and waste; socio- character and 1000 No. dwellings, employment economics and ecology. Potential space, a Local Centre, a primary economic for adverse traffic school and public open space. regeneration; impacts if transport; Land To North Of A369 Martcombe construction groundwater phases coincide. Road Easton-in-Gordano resources; and geology, hydrogeology, ground conditions and contaminated land.

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 32 15/00291/P BCC 0.31 km Granted on 09/09/2015 1a Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction - yes Yes. Yes Figure 18.1 UWE Bower Ashton Campus. Outline The construction of this for cultural heritage Operation - yes Small scale Sheet 5 planning application for the erection of scheme will be designated sites; development. No new buildings for academic, phased. The first 3 ecology and EIA required. biodiversity; materials administration and support purposes phases are complete Potential (6,500m use class d1) and associated Phase 4 is in progress. and waste; socio- economics and significant infrastructure including provision of a cumulative effect new public transport facility, economic regeneration; on traffic and amendments to car park layout, transport during revised access arrangements and transport; groundwater construction due landscaping; and the demolition of to proximity of 4,198m existing buildings, with all resources; and geology, development to matters reserved except for siting, Clanage Road massing and access. hydrogeology, ground conditions and construction University Of The West Of England, contaminated land compound. Kennel Lodge Road, Bristol BS3 2JT 33 17/01878/F BCC 0.05 km Granted 22/08/2017 1b Falls within all ZOIs. Yes Construction dates Yes Yes Figure 18.1 Demolition of existing buildings and unknown Small scale Sheet 5 erection of replacement building for Operation - yes scheme. No EIA indoor recreation use (Class D2) with required. associated car parking. Site is adjacent to Land Adjacent To Teddies Nurseries, railway and Clanage Road, Bristol, BS3 2JX adjacent to Clanage Road Construction Compound. Potential for significant cumulative effects to occur if construction of both schemes occurs at the same time.

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 40 16/P/1159/PRE NSC 0.67 km This is not a planning 3c Falls within the ZOIs Yes Unknown If development is Yes Figure 18.1 Pre-application advice for a part 4 application but could for ecology and built at the same Sheet 5 storey/part 3 storey 100 bedroom hotel suggest that an biodiversity time as the DCO with 94 car parking spaces and an application will be internationally Scheme, adverse attached restaurant. submitted in the future. designated sites; cumulative traffic materials and waste; and transport Land West of David Lloyd Leisure Plc, socio-economics and effects could Ashton Road, Long Ashton, BS3 2HB economic arise. regeneration; transport (excluding pedestrian links); and source protection zones. 41 17/01789/F BCC 0.08 km Granted 06/09/2017 1b Falls within all ZOIs Yes Unknown Yes Yes Figure 18.1 Erection of a self-storage unit, use except cultural Small scale Sheet 5 class B8, with ancillary uses, on site heritage non- development. No car parking provision and landscaping designated sites. EIA required. (Major Application). Cumulative Former Mercedes Garage Winterstoke transport and Road Bristol BS3 2LG traffic effects may occur if the scheme is constructed at the same time as the DCO Scheme. 42 19/01796/SCO BCC 0.05 km Validated 10/04/2019. 3c Falls within all ZOIs. Yes Unknown Yes Yes Figure 18.1 Request for a Scoping Opinion as to Pending consideration. Cumulative Sheet 5 whether an Environmental Impact transport and Assessment is required for the traffic effects may development of a Sport and occur if the Convention Centre, hotels, residential scheme is and office development and associated constructed at the transport infrastructure (including a same time as the multi-storey car park). DCO Scheme. Part of the Ashton Gate Stadium site. Potential Land on the North-East Side of cumulative Winterstoke Road, Bristol. impacts on landscape and views.

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 45 16/01699/P BCC 0.26 km Granted on 14/10/16 1b Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction dates Yes Yes Figure 18.1 Bailey of Bristol caravan manufacturer Variation of condition, for cultural heritage unknown Small scale Sheet 5 remodelling their site. revised plans designated sites; Operation - yes development. No ecology and Hybrid application for 'full' and 'outline' submitted under EIA required. reference 16/06817/X. biodiversity; materials consent- for the development of and waste; noise and Development existing manufacturing site including vibration; socio- may use same construction of a new production economics and haulage routes as building with refurbishment of an economic DCO Scheme – existing production building, a new regeneration; potential impact if headquarters building, a parking deck, transport; ground they are a kiosk and a future production water resources; and constructed at the building, existing offices retained as geology, same time. staff facilities demolition of existing hydrogeology, ground Potential production buildings and 2 no. conditions and cumulative noise residential units, car parking and contaminated land. and dust impacts associated landscaping (Major during Application) construction. 16-20 South Liberty Lane Bristol BS3 2SR 46 N/A BCC 3.16 km Development in early 3c Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction - no Yes Yes Mixed use development on Temple from stages. Site originally for ecology and Operation - yes Likely to have Island. Potential to include a Ashton planned to be for biodiversity; significant conference centre, hotel, commercial Gate Bristol Arena but this is internationally (beneficial) spaces, retail and housing. not going ahead. designated sites; effects on socio- materials and waste; economics and Former Diesel Depot Bath Road socio-economics and Brislington Bristol BS4 3DT economic economic regeneration. regeneration; and transport (excluding pedestrian links).

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 47 N/A BCC 2.88 km Spatial framework 1a Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction – yes Yes Yes Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone – from created. for ecology and for Bristol Temple Large scale other proposed developments. Ashton Planning application biodiversity; Meads, unknown for project. Gate (15/05885/F) for new internationally other projects. Temple Greenways: improved streets designated sites; Likely to have and walkways, landscaping – public space and Operation - yes significant landscaping (part of materials and waste; improvements have begun. socio-economics and (beneficial) the scheme) was effects on socio- Temple Gate: changes to road layout, granted on 18/03/2016. economic pedestrian/cycle routes, new buildings regeneration; and economics and and public square – construction has Outline Business Case transport (excluding economic begun. for the Bristol Temple pedestrian links). regeneration and Meads Eastern traffic and Expansion of Engine Shed: workspace Entrance was transport. for high-tech, creative and low carbon approved on businesses at Temple Meads station. 14/06/2019. Works Construction dates unknown. are planned for Redevelopment of Bristol Temple summer 2021 and the Meads Station provision of an Eastern redevelopment is Entrance planned to be operational by March 2023. 48 17/06459/P BCC 3.2km from Granted 07/06/2019. 1b Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction – yes Yes Yes Outline application for a new mixed use Ashton Revised masterplan for ecology and Operation - yes Large scale University Campus (Use Classes A1, Gate approved (subject to biodiversity; project. A2, A3, A4, A5, B1(a), D1, D2) to final details) in internationally designated sites; Likely to have comprise of up to 82,395 sq m (GIA) of February 2018. Work significant floor space including up to 1,500 has started to prepare materials and waste; socio-economics and (beneficial) students beds with all matters reserved the site. cumulative effects except access. Alterations to Cattle economic Construction expected regeneration; and on socio- Market Road & provision of an Energy to start in 2020. economics and Centre (to consider Access). Land Of transport (excluding Campus expected to pedestrian links). economic Former Post Office Depot Cattle regeneration. Market Road Bristol BS1 6QW open in 2022.

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 49 08/03387/K BCC and HRO 2.66 km Granted in 2010. 1b Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction - no Yes No and Construction of Bristol Port Deep Sea Construction will take 3 for ecology and Operation - yes EIA development Plans for Container Terminal. The terminal will years. biodiversity; this HRO internationally Likely to have be able to accommodate ultra large effects on cultural developme container ships. There will be three 400 designated sites; nt are on materials and waste; heritage, ecology m berths dredged to a depth of 18 m. and biodiversity, hold during socio-economics and the current Avonmouth Docks, St Andrews Road, economic noise and Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9DQ vibration, socio- economic regeneration; and climate transport (excluding economic and pedestrian links). economic regeneration and transport. 50 N/A Network Rail PDR 3.18 km The sections from 1b Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction - no Yes Yes Great Western Mainline Electrification from Bristol Parkway to for ecology and Operation - yes This project is project. Electrifying the line from Ashton Bristol Temple Meads biodiversity; within a group of London Paddington to Cardiff (via Gate and Bath to Bristol internationally rail improvement Bristol Temple Meads). Part of the Temple Meads have designated sites; schemes in the Control Period 5 (2014-2019) set of now been deferred and materials and waste; West of England. projects. will be carried out in a socio-economics and On this basis, the later control period economic DCO Scheme beyond 2019. regeneration; and complements the transport (excluding benefits offered pedestrian links). by this development. No other cumulative effects anticipated. 51 N/A Network Rail 3.18 km The works are 1b Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction – Yes Yes Bristol East Junction will be remodelled from expected to be for ecology and potentially yes May have effects to improve the track layout and reduce Ashton completed in Network biodiversity; Operation - yes on air quality, congestion in order to prepare for the Gate Rail’s Control Period 6: internationally noise and new electric trains and support the 2019-2024. designated sites; vibration and provision of additional fast train materials and waste; socio-economics services between Bristol and London. socio-economics and and economic economic regeneration. regeneration; and transport (excluding EIA not required. pedestrian links).

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? Draft Strategy includes proposals for Secretary of State for to traffic and future improvements such as new review on 13/04/18. transport, socio- junction on the M5, ‘Smart Motorway’ economics and management, increased rail capacity, economic improvements and bypasses on the regeneration, A38 and A368/A371 and a mass transit ecology and link between Bristol City Centre and biodiversity, noise Bristol International Airport. A38 and vibration and improvements will depend on the future air quality. growth of the airport. It also identifies the potential for a light rail (tram) or heavy rail link from Bristol City Centre to the airport. 57 N/A West of England Joint Local Transport 0.00 km The final plan will be 3b Falls within all ZOIs Yes Construction dates Could result in Yes Plan 4 – Draft Strategy published in 2019. unknown. cumulative The draft JLTP 4 sets out the approach A number of impacts relating to improve transport between now and schemes are to traffic and 2036 in the West of England. identified as transport, socio- Proposals as part of the strategy will occurring in the economics and include new and improved rail stations, short term. economic rail improvements, bus corridor regeneration, Corridor Scheme ecology and upgrades, mass transit networks, new Packages: and improved park and ride sites, biodiversity, noise highways improvements and walking M5 J19 and J20: and vibration and and cycling schemes. improve multi-modal air quality. connections for Nailsea and Backwell to M5 Junction 19 (Portbury) and Junction 20 (Clevedon). Early investment schemes Bristol South West Economic Link (“BSWEL”) Package 6: Rail Options: Bristol Airport Rail Link Phase One: Bristol Airport to

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 58 N/A Works required for MetroWest Phase 1 1.92 km These works are within 1b Falls within all ZOIs Yes Construction - likely Yes Yes Network Rail Permitted Development Network Rail’s except cultural Operation - yes During operation, Rights operational boundary heritage non- the two schemes and will be designated sites. Bedminster Down Relief Line will complement implemented using its each other in (MetroWest Phase 1): The Down general permitted Carriage Line running from Bristol allowing development rights. passenger and Temple Meads will be extended past These works must be Bedminster station to a new turnout on freight trains to completed before the use the railway to the Down Main between Bedminster Portishead Branch Station and Parson Street Station. The (beneficial Line DCO Scheme cumulative effect new turnout is required to enable starts operating. freight trains returning to Royal on transport). Portbury Dock to be held in the Due to distance southbound direction, allowing from the DCO passenger trains to pass. The works Scheme, will include the construction of a new cumulative effects turnout, renewal of approximately 1 km during of track on the Down Carriage Line and construction and associated signalling. any other effects during operation are not anticipated. 59 N/A Works required for MetroWest Phase 1 0.95 km The work required to 1b Falls within all ZOIs Yes Construction - no These works are Yes Network Rail Permitted Development deliver improved except cultural Operation - yes separated from Rights services on the Severn heritage non- the DCO Scheme Beach / Avonmouth designated sites. by Avon Gorge. Severn Beach / Avonmouth Signalling line have been built as However, (MetroWest Phase 1): The only work part of the Filton Four potential for required along the Severn Beach line Track works, although cumulative to achieve the MetroWest timetable is the new timetable has transport impacts. to remove an interlock between two not been implemented. signals at Holesmouth Junction. These works are not required for the operation of the Portishead Branch Line DCO Scheme.

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Table 18.1: MetroWest Matrix 1 – identification of ‘other development’ ‘Other development’ details Stage 2 Scale and nature Distance Progress of development Progress Application Application for ‘other development’ Within Zone of Overlap in ID from Status Tier to Stage likely to have a to Stage reference and brief description Influence (ZOI)? temporal scope? project 2? significant 3/4? effect? 61 N/A Works required for MetroWest Phase 1 0.40 km These works are within 1b Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction dates Yes Yes Network Rail Permitted Development Network Rail's for cultural heritage unknown During operation, Rights operational boundary designated sites; Operation - yes the two schemes and will be ecology and will complement Parson Street Junction (MetroWest implemented using its biodiversity Phase 1) including Liberty Lane each other general permitted internationally increasing the Sidings: Part of the existing junction development rights. designated sites; (switches and crossovers) needs to be capacity of the These works must be materials and waste; railway in the renewed, which entails replacement of completed before the socio-economics and the track across the junction, Bristol area Portishead Branch economic (beneficial replacement of signalling equipment Line DCO Scheme regeneration; and associated works. cumulative effect starts operating. transport (excluding on transport). Liberty Lane Freight Depot (MetroWest pedestrian links); Phase 1): A buffer stop and trap points groundwater Cumulative noise are required at the depot entrance, resources; and effects may within the sidings to enable the geology, occur. continuation of the existing freight train hydrogeology, ground shunting movements from the depot conditions and across Parson Street Junction onto the contaminated land. Up Relief Line. 62 N/A Works required for MetroWest Phase 1 0.40 km These works are within 1b Falls within the ZOIs Yes Construction dates Yes Yes Network Rail permitted Development Network Rail's for cultural heritage unknown During operation, Rights operational boundary designated sites; Operation - yes the two schemes and will be ecology and will complement Parson Street Station (MetroWest implemented using its biodiversity Phase 1): Minor platform works are each other general permitted internationally increasing the required to use platform 3, including development rights. designated sites; adjustment to the platform copers, capacity of the These works must be materials and waste; railway in the works to improve track drainage and completed before the socio-economics and associated works. Bristol area Portishead Branch economic (beneficial Line DCO Scheme regeneration; cumulative effect starts operating. transport (excluding on transport). pedestrian links); groundwater Cumulative noise resources; and effects may geology, occur. hydrogeology, ground conditions and contaminated land.

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TR040011

Applicant: North Somerset District Council 6.25, Environmental Statement, Volume 4, Appendix 18.2 Matrix 2 Assessment Matrix The Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009, regulation 5(2)(a) Planning Act 2008

Author: CH2M Date: October 2019

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Table 18.2-Matrix 2 – Assessment Matrix ID Proposed mitigation Assessment of cumulative effects with the (linked Application for ‘other development’ applicable to the DCO to Tier Application reference Portishead Branch Line DCO Scheme (the Residual cumulative effect and brief description. Scheme including any Matrix NSIP and associated development) 1) apportionment 1 1a N/A DCO The construction and operation phases of this North Somerset Council is Ecology National Grid Hinkley Point C scheme are likely to coincide with those of the working with National Grid on Provided that the stated Connection Project Portishead Branch Line DCO Scheme an agreement to optimise the mitigation for Portbury Wharf is (MetroWest Phase 1) (“the DCO Scheme”), phasing of construction Application by National Grid to construct, implemented there will be a depending on financing of the Hinkley project. works in the Sheepway Area, neutral residual effect. operate and maintain a new 400,000 volt in order to avoid the two connection between Bridgwater, The Hinkley project proposed works will result Air quality in land take from the Portbury Wharf and schemes interfering with Somerset and Seabank Substation, each other and to minimise The residual effect is likely to be north of Avonmouth together with a Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve SNCIs located just north of the disused railway. A risk of working in the same neutral as any adverse range of related modifications to the areas at the same time. The cumulative effects during electricity transmission and distribution construction compound will be located on the eastern edge of Portbury Wharf SNCI. DCO Scheme has also taken construction will be addressed networks. account of the Hinkley through the CoCP / Master The Option B route passes through Ecological mitigation is planned in the project’s plans in identifying CEMP / Master CEMP. Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve SNCI as part Royal Portbury Dock to the northeastern potential construction Noise edge of Portishead through the Drove of the DCO Scheme, to offset the removal of compounds. This phasing of The adverse effects identified in Rhyne and adjacent fields Site of Nature vegetation along the railway corridor. There is works will help minimise any the ES will be mitigated through Conservation Interest (“SNCI”) north of potential for an adverse cumulative impact of adverse cumulative effects. habitat loss or disturbance to occur during the CoCP / Master CEMP / the disused railway. It then runs south The DCO Scheme has taken and crosses the disused railway line construction if both projects are constructed Master CEMP and will meet coincidentally and for further disturbance potential adverse cumulative guideline noise levels. The between Portishead and Portbury where ecological effects into Sheepway also crosses the line. After during operation. Cumulative effects will be residual effect is therefore likely greater and would likely be a moderate account when choosing to be neutral. this it crosses Fields north of Upper locations within the Portbury Caswell Farm SNCI. Existing 132,000 adverse effect during construction if a Cultural heritage construction compound is set up within Wharf Nature Reserve SNCI volt overhead lines on the northeastern and Portishead Ecology Park Neutral. edge of Portishead will be removed and Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve. for ecological mitigation. Landscape and visual new 132,000 volt underground cables There is unlikely to be a significant cumulative Proposed mitigation includes will be laid down in their place. A small ecological impact during construction or Localised minor adverse minimum land take designed residual effect. section of new 132,000 overhead line operation on the Drove Rhyne and adjacent for Sheepway maintenance will also be installed in the same area, fields SNCI and fields north of Upper Caswell track. Working in partnership Traffic and transport along with minor modifications to Farm SNCI and features, as the DCO with the nature reserve It is envisaged that the CTMP Portishead substation. Scheme works will not significantly affect managers to develop will address any significant Electric overhead lines will run from them. compensation measures has adverse cumulative effects. Seabank substation (north of Additional construction compounds for the formed a key part of the Neutral residual effect. Avonmouth) past Pill, Royal Portbury Hinkley project will be located approx. 0.20 mitigation. Dock, Portbury, Portishead and on to km south of disused railway south of Communication with National Bridgwater. Sheepway and 0.95 km south of Sheepway, Grid will be important to Routing of construction vehicles at just west of Portbury, south of the M5. As the ensure any mitigation Sheepway is likely to involve a one way, Hinkley project and DCO scheme may be proposed for the DCO works clockwise system: from the Bristol constructed coincidentally, potential adverse alongside National Grids direction along the Portbury Hundred to cumulative impacts may occur during project. the roundabout at the edge of construction relating to transport, noise, dust and lighting. Measures to reduce or avoid Portishead, turning right to Sheepway, any likely significant adverse then turning left at the other end of The grade II Listed Moor Farmhouse is cumulative noise or dust Sheepway to return to Bristol. Haul located approx. 0.55 km east of the proposed effects resulting from roads will be laid down in the Sheepway Hinkley project route and south of the disused construction will be railway on the eastern edge of Portishead.

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Table 18.2-Matrix 2 – Assessment Matrix ID Proposed mitigation Assessment of cumulative effects with the (linked Application for ‘other development’ applicable to the DCO to Tier Application reference Portishead Branch Line DCO Scheme (the Residual cumulative effect and brief description. Scheme including any Matrix NSIP and associated development) 1) apportionment area to access the construction However, there is unlikely to be a significant considered in the CoCP / compound and worksites. cumulative effect on this feature as it is Master CEMP. Construction is expected to take place surrounded by newer development and the Measures to reduce or avoid between 2018 and 2026. DCO Scheme works will not significantly any likely significant adverse affect it. The property is also set back from the cumulative traffic and road which would protect it from any increase transport effects will be in traffic. considered in the The changes to the overhead powerlines Construction Traffic where they cross the disused line at Management Plan (“CTMP”), Sheepway through the undergrounding of the which will be cognisant of existing lines and the introduction of a new other schemes being 400 kV overhead power line would have a developed at the same time. temporary effect on views across the Haulage routes of all landscape during construction. The coincidental developments undergrounding works and access roads will be agreed with the Local associated with the new line would result in Authority to minimise the loss of some existing trees and other adverse cumulative effects. vegetation. When considered alongside the loss of large trees currently adjacent to the disused line as part of this scheme, there would be an opening up of views across the landscape generally. In addition there would be a greater area of land being used for construction with the combined construction site access point, haul roads and actual construction site. 5 1c 18/P/3591/OUT NSC The development would create potential for Measures to reduce or avoid Air quality Figure 18.1 Sheet 1 Outline application for the redevelopment adverse cumulative effects on traffic and any likely significant adverse The residual effect is likely to be of site for a mix of uses, including new transport on the local road network to occur cumulative noise or dust neutral as any adverse town centre retail (up to 6420 sq.m of during construction (if construction effects resulting from cumulative effects during Use Class A1 (Retail) and 1488 sq.m of programmes coincide) and operation. Adverse construction will be construction will be addressed Use Class A3 (Restaurants and cafes) cumulative noise and dust effects may also considered in the CoCP / through the CoCP / Master and leisure units; up to 3252 sq.m Use occur during construction. Master CEMPCoCP / Master CEMP. CEMP / Master CEMP. Class D2 (Assembly & Leisure) to include Although the development is separated from Noise a cinema; up to 2044 sq.m of other the DCO Scheme by intervening Good housekeeping commercial/community floorspace; up to buildings/infrastructure, if the development is measures on construction The adverse effects identified in 350 residential dwellings and new urban constructed at the same time as the DCO sites will be employed during the ES will be mitigated through space plus associated car parking, Scheme, there is potential for adverse construction to minimise the CoCP / Master CEMP and landscaping and other works. All matters cumulative impacts on the character of the adverse cumulative effects will meet guideline noise levels. of access, appearance, landscaping, area during construction, and on views due to on landscape and visual The residual effect is therefore layout and scale reserved for subsequent the presence of construction compounds, amenity. likely to be neutral. approval. cranes, hoarding, demolition and construction Measures to reduce or avoid Landscape Old Mill Road Business Park Old Mill vehicles altering the overall balance of any likely significant adverse When combined with the effects Road Portishead features and elements that comprise existing cumulative traffic and of other proposed developments views. transport effects will be close to Portishead Station, there

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Table 18.2-Matrix 2 – Assessment Matrix ID Proposed mitigation Assessment of cumulative effects with the (linked Application for ‘other development’ applicable to the DCO to Tier Application reference Portishead Branch Line DCO Scheme (the Residual cumulative effect and brief description. Scheme including any Matrix NSIP and associated development) 1) apportionment Application validated on 29/06/18, During operation there will be beneficial considered in the CTMP, is likely to be a slight adverse registered. Development has been cumulative effects on landscape character which will be cognisant of cumulative effect on landscape delayed, and existing tenants of the and visual amenity, resulting in a greater other schemes being character and moderate industrial estate have been offered 3 overall sense of place. In general there will be developed at the same time. adverse cumulative effect on year leases. a greater focus on better designed Haulage routes of all views during construction in this streetscapes and building frontages as well as coincidental developments area. increased tree planting where possible. will be agreed with the Local Likely to be a moderate Though the proposals will have an urbanising Authority to minimise beneficial effect on the overall effect on the local character due to the loss of adverse cumulative effects. character of the area around open areas, this will result in a moderate The layout of Quays Avenue Portishead Station and moderate beneficial impact significance on the overall and adjoining roads has beneficial effect on visual character of the area surrounding Portishead been designed to create safe amenity. Station, and a moderate beneficial impact and accessible transport significance on visual amenity in the area. routes. Socio-economics As the proposed development will create Impacts upon reptiles in this Will enhance the employment employment during construction and area are being mitigated creation effect and benefit from operation, and the DCO Scheme will create through habitat connectivity the increased connectivity effect employment during construction and will and local translocation of of the DCO Scheme. Moderate increase accessibility to employment during reptiles located within the to major beneficial effect in operation, beneficial cumulative socio- proposed Portishead station construction and operational economic effects are likely to occur during area. stages. both phases. Traffic and transport The proposed development area is dominated It is envisaged that the CTMP will by buildings, however should the riparian address any significant adverse corridor and its associated vegetation be cumulative effects. Neutral impacted there maybe impacts on associated residual effect. fauna such as water vole and reptiles which Ecology are known to be present in the area. Any If development is to encroach impacts to these protected species would upon the banks of the river, need to be mitigated. reptile habitat mitigation will be required. The residual effect is therefore likely to be neutral. 6 1c 18/P/3512/FUL NSC The development would create potential for Measures to reduce or avoid Air quality Figure 18.1 Sheet 1 A mixed-use development of 3 ground adverse cumulative effects on traffic and any likely significant adverse The residual effect is likely to be floor commercial/retail units (B1/A1/A2) transport on the local road network to occur cumulative noise or dust neutral as any adverse and 29 residential apartments (C3) with during construction (if construction effects resulting from cumulative effects during associated access, parking and refuse programmes coincide) and operation. Adverse construction will be construction will be addressed arrangement. cumulative noise and dust effects may also considered in the CoCP / through the CoCP / Master occur during construction. Master CEMP. Martingale Way, Portishead CEMP. Although the development is separated from Good housekeeping Noise Application validated 27/06/18, the DCO Scheme by intervening measures on construction registered. buildings/infrastructure, if the development is sites will be employed during The adverse effects identified in constructed at the same time as the DCO construction to minimise the ES will be mitigated through Scheme, there is potential for adverse adverse cumulative effects the CoCP / Master CEMP and cumulative impacts on the character of the will meet guideline noise levels.

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Table 18.2-Matrix 2 – Assessment Matrix ID Proposed mitigation Assessment of cumulative effects with the (linked Application for ‘other development’ applicable to the DCO to Tier Application reference Portishead Branch Line DCO Scheme (the Residual cumulative effect and brief description. Scheme including any Matrix NSIP and associated development) 1) apportionment 26 1b 18/02847/ FB(BCC) BCC/South Gloucestershire Council The construction phases of both schemes are Measures to reduce or avoid Traffic and transport PT18/2505/ R3F (South Avonmouth/Severnside Enterprise Area likely to coincide. They may both use the any likely significant adverse Any adverse cumulative effects Gloucestershire Council) (ASEA) Ecology Mitigation and Flood same haulage route (the M5) so there is cumulative traffic and during construction would be potential for adverse cumulative traffic and transport effects will be Figure 18.1 Sheet 3 Defence Project avoided through measures in the transport effects to occur. There are unlikely considered in the CTMP, CTMP. Neutral residual effect. Approx. 0.72 km north of the DCO to be any other adverse cumulative effects which will be cognisant of Scheme. during construction, as the two developments other schemes being Air quality Major Application. 18/02847/FB Granted are separated by the River Avon. developed at the same time. The residual effect is likely to be 31/05/2019. PT18/2505/R3F Deemed The scheme mitigation along with unlikely Haulage routes of all neutral as any adverse Consent 26/04/2019. impacts as a result of the DCO Scheme on coincidental developments cumulative effects during This scheme is located northwest of the estuary should ensure no cumulative will be agreed with the Local construction will be considered in Bristol, adjacent to the Severn Estuary effects occur. Transport routes and impacts to Authority to minimise the CoCP / Master CEMP. and between the mouth of the River terrestrial habitat will need to be determined adverse cumulative effects. Ecology Avon and Aust cliffs. It aims to enable once the data becomes available in order to The project will create a Indicative mitigation and continued economic growth in Bristol assess any likely cumulative impacts. minimum of 80 hectares of proposed scheme location and South Gloucester by reducing flood New jobs will be created at ASEA as a result mitigation habitat for birds. indicates that residual impacts risk in the area. Works will include: of the scheme and the DCO Scheme will This mitigation has been are likely to be of neutral effect. determined through the HRA Raising existing flood bank defences increase accessibility to employment. Socio-economics and coastal sea wall defences; Therefore, beneficial cumulative socio- process and is deemed to Will enhance the employment economic effects may arise during meet the requirements New flood defences in some areas; creation effect in the wider Bristol construction and operation as both schemes relating to loss of bird feeding Modifications to outfalls for some major area. Minor beneficial effect in will contribute to economic regeneration in the habitat as a result of the watercourses; and construction and operational Bristol area. scheme. Minimum 80 ha of habitat creation as stages. ecological mitigation, including wet grassland and open water. Works will be phased. The final components are to be constructed from 2030 onwards, as they will not be required until closer to the currently agreed design event of “1 in 200 year event at 2076”. These final components are not being considered as part of the works for the project. 28 1b 18/03830/F BCC This development and the DCO Scheme will Measures to reduce or avoid Socio-economics Figure 18.1 Sheet 3 Portway Station result in beneficial cumulative socio-economic any likely significant adverse Both schemes will provide effects as both schemes will create cumulative traffic and employment and increase Proposed construction of a single employment during construction and increase transport effects will be platform railway station and associated connectivity and access to accessibility to employment during operation. considered in the CTMP, employment. Moderate to major works between the existing railway track Connectivity between Bristol and its which will be cognisant of and Council operated Bus Park and Ride beneficial effect in construction surrounding areas will be improved by both other schemes being and operational stages. Car Park. On the Severn Beach Line. schemes. Reliance on cars for travelling into developed at the same time. Park And Ride, Portway, Bristol BS11 Bristol will be reduced. Haulage routes of all Traffic and transport 9QE If construction phases coincide, the coincidental developments It is envisaged that the CTMP will Application granted on 22/03/2019. developments are both likely to use the M5 will be agreed with the Local address any significant adverse

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33 1b 17/01878/F BCC This site is adjacent to the operational railway Measures to reduce or avoid Noise Figure 18.1 Sheet 5 Demolition of existing buildings and and in close proximity to the proposed any likely significant adverse The adverse effects identified in erection of replacement building for Clanage Road Construction / Maintenance cumulative noise or dust the ES will be mitigated through indoor recreation use (Class D2) with Compound for the DCO Scheme. There is a effects resulting from the CoCP / Master CEMP and associated car parking. potential for adverse cumulative effects on construction will be will meet guideline noise levels. traffic and transport on the local road network considered in the CoCP / Land Adjacent To Teddies Nurseries, The residual effect is therefore to occur during construction as the same Master CEMP. likely to be neutral. Clanage Road, Bristol, BS3 2JX access roads may be used. The majority of Measures to reduce or avoid Air quality the works however should be complete before any likely significant adverse the DCO Scheme construction begins, which cumulative traffic and The residual effect is likely to be will reduce the magnitude of the effect. transport effects will be neutral as any adverse Ecology surveys on behalf of the developer considered in the CTMP, cumulative effects during have confirmed a good population of slow which will be cognisant of construction will be addressed worms and potential for foraging bats in this other schemes being through the CoCP / Master area. A good population of slow worms on the developed at the same time. CEMP. adjacent railway verge has also been Haulage routes of all Traffic and transport recorded during surveys for the DCO coincidental developments It is envisaged that the CTMP will Scheme. will be agreed with the Local address any significant adverse Authority to minimise cumulative effects. Neutral adverse cumulative effects. residual effect. Ecology

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Table 18.2-Matrix 2 – Assessment Matrix ID Proposed mitigation Assessment of cumulative effects with the (linked Application for ‘other development’ applicable to the DCO to Tier Application reference Portishead Branch Line DCO Scheme (the Residual cumulative effect and brief description. Scheme including any Matrix NSIP and associated development) 1) apportionment The development proposes The residual effects are likely to mitigation for reptiles and be slight adverse to neutral bats. Similar and dependant on compound location complimentary mitigation and mitigation. would be required for the DCO compound and nearby track works to ensure no net loss of reptile habitat or cumulative effects. 39 1b 17/06938/F BCC The site will be accessed by Ashton Vale Measures to reduce or avoid Traffic and transport Figure 18.1 Sheet 5 [ETM facility] Installation of new plant Road and the level crossing. Potential any likely significant adverse It is envisaged that the CTMP will machinery, steel portal frame and three adverse cumulative effect on traffic if this cumulative traffic and address any significant adverse no. portacabin buildings to existing development is constructed at the same time transport effects will be cumulative effects. Neutral materials recycling facility. Demolition of as the DCO Scheme. considered in the CTMP, residual effect. existing buildings. (Major application). As this site is already used as a recycling which will be cognisant of other schemes being Site will be used for storage and facility, there are unlikely to be any other cumulative effects. developed at the same time. treatment of mechanically treated Haulage routes of all Construction, Demolition and Excavation coincidental developments waste and Household, Industrial and will be agreed with the Local Commercial waste. Authority to minimise 41 Ashton Vale Road Bristol BS3 2HW adverse cumulative effects. Granted 17/08/2018 40 3c 16/P/1159/PRE NSC The proposed development is located close to Measures to reduce or avoid Ecology Figure 18.1 Sheet 5 Pre-application advice for a part 4 Ashton Gate level crossing. It is unlikely that any likely significant adverse No information available for site. storey/part 3 storey 100 bedroom hotel adverse cumulative noise or dust effects will cumulative noise or dust Further assessment would be with 94 car parking spaces and an occur during construction as the two schemes effects resulting from required if development went attached restaurant. are separated by intervening development. construction will be ahead although significant Although the site is located remote from the considered in the CoCP / adverse cumulative effect is Land West of David Lloyd Leisure Plc, Master CEMP. Ashton Road, Long Ashton, BS3 2HB scheme, there is a potential for adverse unlikely. cumulative effects on traffic and transport on Measures to reduce or avoid Noise the local road network to occur during any likely significant adverse This is not a planning application but construction as the same access roads may cumulative traffic and The adverse effects identified in indicates that an application will be be used. transport effects will be the ES will be mitigated through the CoCP / Master CEMP and submitted in the future. The area is currently a combination of bare considered in the CTMP, which will be cognisant of will meet guideline noise levels. The development is approx. 0.67 km ground and grass/scrub, surrounded by trees. The residual effect is therefore west of Ashton Gate level crossing but other schemes being As this is a submission for pre-application likely to be neutral. may use the same construction routes as advice only there is no information available developed at the same time. the DCO scheme. on the development and on the potential Haulage routes of all Air quality ecology of the site. The development would coincidental developments The residual effect is likely to be be likely to include landscape planting. If the will be agreed with the Local neutral as any adverse development was granted permission further Authority to minimise cumulative effects during assessment would be required to assess adverse cumulative effects. construction will be addressed potential cumulative ecology impacts. However this site is not identified as mitigation 1-10 APPENDIX 18.2 PORTISHEAD BRANCH LINE DCO SCHEME METROWEST MATRIX 2 – ASSESSMENT MATRIX ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT, VOLUME 4

Table 18.2-Matrix 2 – Assessment Matrix ID Proposed mitigation Assessment of cumulative effects with the (linked Application for ‘other development’ applicable to the DCO to Tier Application reference Portishead Branch Line DCO Scheme (the Residual cumulative effect and brief description. Scheme including any Matrix NSIP and associated development) 1) apportionment land for the DCO Scheme and is relatively through the CoCP / Master small and more than 0.5 km away from the CEMP. scheme so these factors would decrease the Traffic and transport likelihood of an adverse cumulative effect occurring. It is envisaged that the CTMP will address any significant adverse cumulative effects. Neutral residual effect. 41 1b 17/01789/F BCC The proposed development is located close to Measures to reduce or avoid Noise Figure 18.1 Sheet 5 Erection of a self storage unit, use class Ashton Gate level crossing. Adverse any likely significant adverse The adverse effects identified in cumulative noise and dust effects may occur cumulative noise or dust B8, with ancillary uses, on site car the ES will be mitigated through parking provision and landscaping during construction if both schemes are effects resulting from the CoCP / Master CEMP and (Major Application). constructed at the same time. There is also construction will be will meet guideline noise levels. potential for adverse cumulative effects on considered in the CoCP / Former Mercedes Garage Winterstoke The residual effect is therefore traffic and transport on the local road network Master CEMP. likely to be neutral. Road Bristol BS3 2LG to occur during construction as the same Measures to reduce or avoid Air quality access roads may be used. any likely significant adverse If the development is constructed at the same cumulative traffic and The residual effect is likely to be time as the DCO Scheme, there is potential transport effects will be neutral as any adverse for adverse cumulative effects on landscape considered in the CTMP, cumulative effects during character and views during construction. which will be cognisant of construction will be addressed other schemes being through the CoCP / Master During operation both developments will have CEMP. an urbanising effect on views, with the developed at the same time. introduction of passing passenger trains and Haulage routes of all Landscape the urbanising effect of the proposed housing coincidental developments When combined with the effects development. will be agreed with the Local of other proposed developments Authority to minimise close to Ashton Junction, there is adverse cumulative effects. likely to be a moderate adverse Good housekeeping cumulative effect on landscape measures on construction character and views during sites will be employed during construction. Neutral residual construction to minimise effect during operation. adverse cumulative effects Traffic and transport on landscape and visual It is envisaged that the CTMP will amenity. address any significant adverse cumulative effects. Neutral residual effect. 42 3c 19/01796/SCO BCC The proposed development is located close to Measures to reduce or avoid Noise Figure 18.1 Sheet 5 Request for a Scoping Opinion as to Ashton Gate level crossing. Adverse any likely significant adverse The adverse effects identified in whether an Environmental Impact cumulative noise and dust effects may occur cumulative noise or dust the ES will be mitigated through Assessment is required for the during construction if both schemes are effects resulting from the CoCP / Master CEMP and development of a Sport and Convention constructed at the same time. There is also construction will be will meet guideline noise levels. Centre, hotels, residential and office potential for adverse cumulative effects on considered in the CoCP / The residual effect is therefore development and associated transport traffic and transport on the local road network Master CEMP. likely to be neutral.

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Table 18.2-Matrix 2 – Assessment Matrix ID Proposed mitigation Assessment of cumulative effects with the (linked Application for ‘other development’ applicable to the DCO to Tier Application reference Portishead Branch Line DCO Scheme (the Residual cumulative effect and brief description. Scheme including any Matrix NSIP and associated development) 1) apportionment 44 1c 17/06559/FB BCC Potential adverse cumulative ecology impacts Measures to reduce or avoid Ecology Figure 18.1 Sheet 5 Erection of 133no. dwellings with due to loss of habitat. Reptiles and any likely significant adverse Habitats suitable for reptiles amphibians have been recorded within the cumulative noise or dust associated access, landscaping and remain within the proposed services (Major Application). adjacent DCO Scheme area. However, both effects resulting from development and the DCO schemes will have replacement planting and construction will be Scheme. The residual effect on Land To Rear Of Silbury Road, other ecological mitigation. considered in the CoCP / Alderman Moores Allotments, Bristol the local reptile population is Reptiles have already been translocated from Master CEMP. therefore likely to be neutral. Application granted 30/05/18. the site but badgers may be present. Measures to reduce or avoid Noise Under construction. The proposed development is located close to any likely significant adverse cumulative traffic and The adverse effects identified in Ashton Gate level crossing. It is unlikely that the ES will be mitigated through the construction of both schemes will occur at transport effects will be considered in the CTMP, the CoCP / Master CEMP and the same time, however if they did, adverse will meet guideline noise levels. cumulative noise and dust effects may occur which will be cognisant of other schemes being The residual effect is therefore and there is potential for adverse cumulative likely to be neutral. effects on traffic and transport on the local developed at the same time. road network as the same access roads may Haulage routes of all Air quality be used. This may have a particular impact on coincidental developments The residual effect is likely to be Winterstoke Road. will be agreed with the Local neutral as any adverse Authority to minimise cumulative effects during If the development is completed by the time adverse cumulative effects. the DCO Scheme begins construction, the construction will be addressed residents may be subject to noise and dust Good housekeeping through the CoCP / Master impacts from the DCO Scheme. measures on construction CEMP. sites will be employed during Landscape Potential adverse cumulative temporary construction to minimise When combined with the effects landscape and visual effects during adverse cumulative effects of other proposed developments construction if both phases coincide due to on landscape and visual close to Ashton Junction, there is construction compounds, lorry movements amenity. and other construction activity. likely to be a moderate adverse Area adjacent to the railway During operation both developments will have cumulative effect on landscape will be retained and managed character and views during an urbanising effect on views, with the as a wildlife corridor. introduction of passing passenger trains and construction if construction Hibernacula to be created. phases overlap. However, the the urbanising effect of the proposed housing Trees and scrub will be development. main contribution to this effect retained within the railway will be the proposed housing As the construction footprint along the railway corridor where possible and development, as the only effect would be relatively small compared with the grassland on the edge of the of the DCO Scheme during works on the Development Land (former railway cess will remain construction at this location will allotments), and the duration of works for the outside of the operational be small scale highways works. DCO Scheme in this location would similarly railway corridor. One reptile Traffic and Transport be short compared to the Development Land, hibernacula to be installed on the cumulative effect due to the DCO Scheme the railway corridor at Barons It is envisaged that the CTMP will is considered to be slight adverse. Close. address any significant adverse cumulative effects. Neutral residual effect. Soils, agriculture, land use and assets

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46 3c N/A BCC The location for proposed development that None required. Socio-economics Mixed use development on Temple has planning permission is located close to Will enhance the employment Island. Potential to include a conference Bristol Temple Meads station and may be creation effect and benefit from centre, hotel, commercial spaces, retail visited by passengers on the Portishead increased connectivity effect of and housing. Branch Line. If the development was located the MetroWest Scheme. in Filton, similar beneficial effects would still Moderate to major beneficial Bristol Arena Former Diesel Depot Bath occur. As this development will create Road Brislington Bristol BS4 3DT effect in construction and employment during operation, and the DCO operational stages. Development in early stages. Site Scheme will increase accessibility and originally planned for the Bristol Arena improve connectivity to employment at this Traffic and transport but this is not going ahead. site during operation, beneficial cumulative Both developments will improve socio-economic effects may occur during this access and transport options phase. through provision of non-car options. Moderate beneficial effect. 47 1a N/A BCC The Enterprise Zone is located close to and None required. Socio-economics includes Bristol Temple Meads station and

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53 N/A N/A BCC The operational phase of this scheme will None required. Air quality Promotion of cycling and walking within coincide with that of the DCO Scheme. Potentially minor beneficial Bristol. BCC is encouraging cycling and walking effect across the city. Depending on the uptake of Socio-economics this scheme, beneficial cumulative traffic and transport and air quality effects may occur Minor beneficial effect on during operation as both schemes may health and wellbeing. reduce the number of cars on the road Traffic and Transport network. Potentially minor beneficial The DCO Scheme will increase connectivity effect and accessibility with employment and leisure in Bristol. It may promote walking, for example commuters using the Portishead Branch Line may walk from the station to their workplace or leisure activity. This could result in a beneficial cumulative effect on health and well-being. 54 N/A N/A BCC The operational phase of this scheme will Measures to reduce or avoid Traffic and Transport Residents’ parking scheme in Bristol. coincide with that of the DCO Scheme. any likely significant adverse It is envisaged that the CTMP will Residents’ parking schemes are in operation cumulative traffic and address any significant adverse across Bristol. The Southville scheme located transport effects will be

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Table 18.2-Matrix 2 – Assessment Matrix ID Proposed mitigation Assessment of cumulative effects with the (linked Application for ‘other development’ applicable to the DCO to Tier Application reference Portishead Branch Line DCO Scheme (the Residual cumulative effect and brief description. Scheme including any Matrix NSIP and associated development) 1) apportionment junction on the M5, ‘Smart Motorway’ out in this strategy so significance and nature published, the requirements Potential adverse effect. Limited management, increased rail capacity, of effects is unknown. for mitigation for potential information available at this improvements and bypasses on the A38 Potential for adverse cumulative noise and cumulative effects with the stage. and A368/A371 and a mass transit link dust impacts if construction phases coincide DCO Scheme are unknown. Noise between Bristol City Centre and Bristol with that of the DCO Scheme and works are If further information about International Airport. A38 improvements The adverse effects identified in nearby, or if the same receptors are subject to any transport proposals the ES will be mitigated through will depend on the future growth of the noise from another transport schemes as well becomes available, the airport. It also identifies the potential for the CoCP / Master CEMP and as the DCO Scheme during operation. following mitigation will be will meet guideline noise levels. a light rail (tram) or heavy rail link from put in place. Bristol City Centre to the airport. If the developments are constructed at the The residual effect is therefore same time as the DCO Scheme and are close Measures to reduce or avoid likely to be neutral. This Strategy will inform the West of to the DCO Scheme, there is potential for any likely significant adverse Air quality England Joint Local Transport Plan 4 adverse cumulative effect on landscape cumulative noise or dust and the new Local Plans for North character and views to arise due to new effects resulting from The residual effect is likely to be Somerset and Bristol, which are detracting features within views resulting in an construction would be neutral as any adverse currently being scoped. imbalance in local character during considered in the CoCP / cumulative effects during The JSP was submitted for Examination construction. Master CEMP. construction will be addressed through the CoCP / Master in Public on 13 April 2018, the plan is still During operation the DCO Scheme and the Measures to reduce or avoid CEMP. currently going through the examination Strategy’s developments will have an any likely significant adverse process. urbanising effect on views, and the cumulative traffic and Landscape introduction of new urbanising features in the transport effects would be Potential adverse effect on landscape will result in an adverse cumulative considered in the CTMP, landscape character and views effect for both views and character. which will be cognisant of during construction and operation Potential for cumulative impacts relating to other schemes being if the Strategy’s developments traffic and transport. These may be both developed at the same time. are constructed close to the DCO beneficial, i.e. improved accessibility across Haulage routes of all Scheme. Limited information the wider Bristol area, and adverse, for coincidental developments available. example if any schemes are constructed at would be agreed with the Traffic and transport Local Authority to minimise the same time as the DCO Scheme and the It is envisaged that the CTMP will adverse cumulative effects. same haulage routes are used. address any significant adverse There is likely to be a beneficial cumulative Good housekeeping cumulative effects. Neutral impact on socio-economics and economic measures on construction residual effect. sites would be employed regeneration, due to increased connectivity Socio-economics between home, work and places of leisure, during construction to Would enhance the employment and increased employment opportunities minimise adverse cumulative creation effect and benefit from within the transport sector (during both effects on landscape and increased connectivity effect of construction and operation). visual amenity. the MetroWest Scheme. Landscape mitigation for the Moderate to major beneficial DCO Scheme such as effect in construction and fencing and planting would operational stages. take account of other nearby development proposals to minimise adverse cumulative effects during operation.

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Table 18.2-Matrix 2 – Assessment Matrix ID Proposed mitigation Assessment of cumulative effects with the (linked Application for ‘other development’ applicable to the DCO to Tier Application reference Portishead Branch Line DCO Scheme (the Residual cumulative effect and brief description. Scheme including any Matrix NSIP and associated development) 1) apportionment 57 3b N/A West of England Joint Local Transport Potential for adverse cumulative impacts on As this Strategy has not yet Ecology Plan 4 – Draft Strategy ecology due to habitat loss. However limited been approved and there is Potential adverse effect. Limited The draft JLTP 4 sets out the approach information is available for the schemes set limited information on some information available at this to improve transport between now and out in this strategy so significance and nature of the proposals, the stage. of effects is unknown. requirements for mitigation 2036 in the West of England. Proposals Noise as part of the strategy will include new Potential for adverse cumulative noise and for potential cumulative and improved rail stations, rail dust impacts if construction phases coincide effects with the DCO The adverse effects identified in improvements, bus corridor upgrades, with that of the DCO Scheme and works are Scheme are unknown. the ES will be mitigated through mass transit networks, new and nearby, or if the same receptors are subject to If further information about the CoCP / Master CEMP and improved park and ride sites, highways noise from another transport schemes as well any transport proposals will meet guideline noise levels. improvements and walking and cycling as the DCO Scheme during operation. becomes available, the The residual effect is therefore likely to be neutral. schemes. If the developments are constructed at the following mitigation will be same time as the DCO Scheme and are close put in place. Air quality Proposed schemes include: to the DCO Scheme, there is potential for Measures to reduce or avoid The residual effect is likely to be adverse cumulative effect on landscape any likely significant adverse neutral as any adverse Corridor Scheme Packages character and views to arise due to new cumulative noise or dust cumulative effects during - M5 J19 and J20 multi-modal detracting features within views resulting in an effects resulting from construction will be addressed connections imbalance in local character during construction would be through the CoCP / Master Early Investment Schemes construction. considered in the CoCP / CEMP. Master CEMP. - Bristol south West Economic Link During operation the DCO Scheme and the Landscape Strategy’s developments will have an Measures to reduce or avoid - M5 J19 Potential adverse effect on urbanising effect on views, and the any likely significant adverse landscape character and views - Passenger Rail Service and introduction of new urbanising features in the cumulative traffic and during construction and operation Capacity Improvements, Station landscape will result in an adverse cumulative transport effects would be if the Strategy’s developments Upgrades and new Stations effect for both views and character. considered in the CTMP, are constructed close to the DCO Package Potential for cumulative impacts relating to which will be cognisant of Scheme. Limited information - Smart Motorways: M4 J18-19 and traffic and transport. These may be both other schemes being available. developed at the same time. M5 J17-21A beneficial, i.e. improved accessibility across Traffic and transport the wider Bristol area, and adverse, for Haulage routes of all It is envisaged that the CTMP will example if any schemes are constructed at coincidental developments address any significant adverse the same time as the DCO Scheme and the would be agreed with the cumulative effects. Neutral same haulage routes are used. Local Authority to minimise adverse cumulative effects. residual effect. There is likely to be a beneficial cumulative Socio-economics impact on socio-economics and economic Good housekeeping regeneration, due to increased connectivity measures on construction Would enhance the employment between home, work and places of leisure, sites would be employed creation effect and benefit from and increased employment opportunities during construction to increased connectivity effect of within the transport sector (during both minimise adverse cumulative the MetroWest Scheme. construction and operation). effects on landscape and Moderate to major beneficial visual amenity. effect in construction and Landscape mitigation for the operational stages. DCO Scheme such as fencing and planting would take account of other nearby development proposals to

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