We provide a detailed assessment of relevant issues and further reporting on:
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Site topography and potential development area
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Ecological designations (Nature Reserves, National Stakeholder Sensitivity Mapping, RSPB Important Bird Areas etc.)
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National & local designations
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Civil and MoD air traffic & radar constraints
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Historic designations
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Potential neighbour constraints (Noise Sensitivity)
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Other Regional Constraints
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Infrastructure
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Local and Regional Planning Policy Review
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National Policy Review
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Local Politics and Competitor Activity
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Ecology / Hydrology
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Potential Site Design & Capacity
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Visuals, including review of Zone of Theoretical Visibility Maps and preparation of key View Point wirelines
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Initial wind resource and energy yield modelling
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Grid capacity and availability
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Access & Construction requirements
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Land and legal requirements
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Screening and preparation of Scoping Exercise
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Site infrastructure layout, optimisation and ground truthing
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Recommendations for progression to ES submission and determination of planning