Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR)

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PEIR Guide and Non-Technical Summary

The Guide to the PEIR gives details of the chapters and documents it comprises. You can download the Non-Technical Summary below or view a digital version here.

• Guide to the PEIR
• PEIR Non-Technical Summary

PEIR Chapter 1 Introduction

• Chapter 1 Introduction
• Appendix 1.2 Guide to the Preliminary Environmental Information Report
• Appendix 1.3 Document Register

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PEIR Chapter 2 Need for the Project

• Chapter 2 Need for the Project

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PEIR Chapter 3 Policy and Legislative Context

• Chapter 3 Policy and Legislative Context
• Appendix 3.1 Consultation Responses for Policy and Legislative Context

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PEIR Chapter 4 Project Description

• Chapter 4 Project Description
• Appendix 4.1 Consultation Responses for Project Description
• Appendix 4.2 Crossing Schedule-Offshore
• Appendix 4.3 Crossing Schedule-Onshore

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PEIR Chapter 5 Site Selection and Consideration of Alternatives

• Site Selection and Consideration of Alternatives

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PEIR Chapter 6 Environmental Impact Assessment Methodology

• Chapter 6 Environmental Impact Assessment Methodology
• Appendix 6.1 Consultation Responses for Environmental Impact Assessment Methodology
• Appendix 6.2 Impacts Register
• Appendix 6.2 Impacts Register (Excel Version).xls
• Appendix 6.3 Commitments Register
• Appendix 6.3 Commitments Register (Excel Version).xls
• Appendix 6.4 Cumulative Effects Screening Report - Offshore and link to the Cumulative Effects Screening Report - Offshore
• Appendix 6.5 Cumulative Effects Screening Report - Onshore and link to the Cumulative Effects Screening Report - Onshore

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PEIR Chapter 7 Consultation

• Chapter 7 Consultation

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PEIR Chapter 8 Marine Physical Processes

• Chapter 8 Marine Physical Processes
• Appendix 8.1 Consultation Response for Marine Physical Processes
• Appendix 8.2 Marine Geophysical Survey Report
• Appendix 8.3 Marine Physical Processes Modelling Report

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PEIR Chapter 9 Marine Water and Sediment Quality

• Chapter 9 Marine Water and Sediment Quality
• Appendix 9.1 Consultation Response for Marine Water and Sediment Quality
• Appendix 9.2 Sediment Quality Analysis Report

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PEIR Chapter 10 Benthic and Intertidal Ecology

• Chapter 10 Benthic and Intertidal Ecology
• Appendix 10.1 Consultation Responses for Benthic and Intertidal Ecology
• Appendix 10.2 Intertidal Ecology Survey Report
• Appendix 10.3 Benthic Ecology Baseline Characterisation Report Part 1
• Appendix 10.3 Benthic Ecology Baseline Characterisation Report Part 2
• Appendix 10.3 Benthic Ecology Baseline Characterisation Report Part 3
• Appendix 10.3 Benthic Ecology Baseline Characterisation Report Part 4
• Appendix 10.3 Benthic Ecology Baseline Characterisation Report Part 5
• Appendix 10.3 Benthic Ecology Baseline Characterisation Report Part 6
• Appendix 10.4 Array Area Habitat Mapping

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PEIR Chapter 11 Fish and Shellfish Ecology

• Chapter 11 Fish and Shellfish Ecology
• Appendix 11.1 Consultation Responses for Fish and Shellfish Ecology
• Appendix 11.2 Fish and Shellfish Ecology Technical Report

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PEIR Chapter 12 Marine Mammals

• Chapter 12 Marine Mammals
• Appendix 12.1 Consultation Responses for Marine Mammals
• Appendix 12.2 Marine Mammals Technical Report
• Appendix 12.3 Underwater Noise Modelling Report
• Appendix 12.4 Unexploded Ordnance Assessment
• Appendix 12.5 Marine Mammals Cumulative Assessment
• Appendix 12.6 Information and Modelling Methods for Disturbance to Marine Mammals

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PEIR Chapter 13 Offshore and Intertidal Ornithology

• Chapter 13 Offshore and Intertidal Ornithology
• Appendix 13.1 Consultation Responses for Offshore and Intertidal Ornithology
• Appendix 13.2 Ornithology Baseline Technical Report
• Appendix 13.3 Ornithology Collision Risk Modelling Report
• Appendix 13.4 Offshore Displacement Technical Report
• Appendix 13.5 Intertidal Ornithology Baseline Characterisation Report

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PEIR Chapter 14 Commercial Fisheries

• Chapter 14 Commercial Fisheries
• Appendix 14.1 Consultation Responses for Commercial Fisheries
• Appendix 14.2 Commercial Fisheries Baseline Technical Report

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PEIR Chapter 15 Shipping and Navigation

• Chapter 15 Shipping and Navigation
• Appendix 15.1 Consultation Responses for Shipping and Navigation
• Appendix 15.2 Navigational Risk Assessment

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PEIR Chapter 16 Aviation, Radar and Military

• Chapter 16 Aviation, Radar and Military
• Appendix 16.1 Consultation Responses for Aviation, Radar and Military
• Appendix 16.2 Airspace Analysis and Radar Modelling Report

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PEIR Chapter 17 Offshore Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

• Chapter 17 Offshore Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
• Appendix 17.1 Consultation Responses for Offshore Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
• Appendix 17.2 Offshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report
• Appendix 17.3 Offshore and Intertidal Archaeology Gazetteer

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PEIR Chapter 18 Other Marine Users

• Chapter 18 Other Marine Users
• Appendix 18.1 Consultation Responses for Other Marine Users

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PEIR Chapter 19 Geology and Ground Conditions

• Chapter 19 Geology and Ground Conditions
• Appendix 19.1 Consultation Responses for Geology and Ground Conditions
• Appendix 19.2 Preliminary Risk Assessment Part 1
• Appendix 19.2 Preliminary Risk Assessment Part 2
• Appendix 19.3 Onshore Waste and Resources Technical Report

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PEIR Chapter 20 Air Quality and Dust

• Chapter 20 Air Quality and Dust
• Appendix 20.1 Consultation Responses for Air Quality and Dust
• Appendix 20.2 Construction Dust and Particulate Matter Assessment Methodology
• Appendix 20.3 Construction Road Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Assessment - Traffic Data
• Appendix 20.4 Construction Road Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Assessment - Receptor Locations
• Appendix 20.5 Construction Road Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Assessment - Ecological Transect Results

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PEIR Chapter 21 Water Resources and Flood Risk

• Chapter 21 Water Resources and Flood Risk
• Appendix 21.1 Consultation Responses for Water Resources and Flood Risk
• Appendix 21.2 Fluvial Geomorphology Baseline Survey
• Appendix 21.3 Flood Risk Assessment
• Appendix 21.4 Water Environment Regulations Compliance Assessment

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PEIR Chapter 22 Soils and Land Use

• Chapter 22 Soils and Land Use
• Appendix 22.1 Consultation Responses for Soils and Land Use

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PEIR Chapter 23 Onshore Ecology and Ornithology

• Chapter 23 Onshore Ecology and Ornithology
• Appendix 23.1 Consultation Responses for Onshore Ecology and Ornithology
• Appendix 23.2 Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report
• Appendix 23.3 Great Crested Newt Technical Advice Note
• Appendix 23.4 Arboricultural Survey Report
• Appendix 23.5 Statutory Biodiversity Metric Calculator

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PEIR Chapter 24 Onshore Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

• Chapter 24 Onshore Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
• Appendix 24.1 Consultation Responses for Onshore Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
• Appendix 24.2 Onshore Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment
• Appendix 24.3 Assessment of Airborne and Satellite Remote Sensing Data Report Part 1
• Appendix 24.3 Assessment of Airborne and Satellite Remote Sensing Data Report Part 2
• Appendix 24.3 Assessment of Airborne and Satellite Remote Sensing Data Report Part 3
• Appendix 24.3 Assessment of Airborne and Satellite Remote Sensing Data Report Part 4
• Appendix 24.4 Onshore Heritage Walkover Report
• Appendix 24.5 Onshore Heritage Setting Assessment
• Appendix 24.6 Onshore Geoarchaeological Desk-Based Assessment Part 1
• Appendix 24.6 Onshore Geoarchaeological Desk-Based Assessment Part 2
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 1
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 2
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 3
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 4
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 5
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 6
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 7
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 8
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 9
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 10
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 11
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 12
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 13
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 14
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 15
• Appendix 24.7 Onshore Archaeological Geophysical Survey Report Part 16

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PEIR Chapter 25 Noise and Vibration

• Chapter 25 Noise and Vibration
• Appendix 25.1 Consultation Responses for Noise and Vibration
• Appendix 25.2 Noise and Vibration Baseline Report
• Appendix 25.3 Construction Noise and Vibration Assessment
• Appendix 25.4 Construction Traffic Noise Assessment

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PEIR Chapter 26 Traffic and Transport

• Chapter 26 Traffic and Transport
• Appendix 26.1 Consultation Responses for Traffic and Transport
• Appendix 26.2 Transport Assessment
• Appendix 26.3 Abnormal Indivisible Load Access Report
• Appendix 26.4 Interactions Assessment

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PEIR Chapter 27 Landscape and Visual Impacts

• Chapter 27 Landscape and Visual Impacts
• Appendix 27.1 Consultation Responses for Landscape and Visual Impacts
• Appendix 27.2 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Part 1
• Appendix 27.2 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Part 2
• Appendix 27.2 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Part 3
• Appendix 27.2 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Part 4
• Appendix 27.2 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Part 5
• Appendix 27.2 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Part 6
• Appendix 27.2 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Part 7
• Appendix 27.2 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Part 8
• Appendix 27.2 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Part 9
• Appendix 27.2 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Part 10

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PEIR Chapter 28 Major Accidents and Disasters

• Chapter 28 Major Accidents and Disasters
• Consultation Responses for Major Accidents and Disasters

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PEIR Chapter 29 Human Health

• Chapter 29 Human Health
• Appendix 29.1 Consultation Responses for Human Health

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PEIR Chapter 30 Socio-Economics, Tourism and Recreation

• Chapter 30 Socio-Economics, Tourism and Recreation
• Appendix 30.1 Consultation Responses for Socio-Economics, Tourism and Recreation

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PEIR Chapter 31 Climate Change

• Chapter 31 Climate Change
• Appendix 31.1 Consultation Responses for Climate Change
• Appendix 31.2 Greenhouse Gas Assessment Methodology
• Appendix 31.3 Climate Vulnerability Assessment
• Appendix 31.4 Coastal Erosion Report

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Other Documents

• Outline Marine Mammal Mitigation Plan
• Outline Project Environmental Management Plan
• Outline Code of Construction Practice
• Appendix A Outline Public Rights of Way Management Plan
• Appendix B Outline Site Waste Management Plan
• Outline Construction Traffic Management Plan

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Draft Development Consent Order

• Draft Development Consent Order

Reports

• Report to Inform Appropriate Assessment Part 1
• Report to Inform Appropriate Assessment Part 2
• Report to Inform Appropriate Assessment Part 3
• Benthic Compensation Roadmap and Evidence
• Kittiwake Compensation Roadmap and Evidence
• Guillemot & Razorbill Compensation Roadmap and Evidence
• Benthic Measures of Equivalent Environmental Benefit-Roadmap and Evidence

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Additional Application Information

• Stage 1 Marine Conservation Zone Assessment
• Design Vision