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The Meaford Energy

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MEAFORD ENERGY CENTRE u Grid Connection Statement

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CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................

2. SUMMARY OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND GRID CONNECTION

3. DESCRIPTION OF GENERATION ................................

4. ELEMENTS OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND GRID CONNECTION

5. LAND RIGHTS ................................................................

6. INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

7. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DESIGNING AND BUILDING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

8. CONCLUSION ................................................................

9. GLOSSARY ................................................................

Grid Connection Statement

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SUMMARY OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND GRID CONNECTION ................................

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ELEMENTS OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND GRID CONNECTION................................

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INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS ............................................................................................

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DESIGNING AND BUILDING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ................................

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. This document accompanies the Application by Meaford Energy Limited (MEL) to the Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008 (the PA 2008) for the Meaford Power Station) Order (the Order) granting powers to construct, operate and maintain the Meaford Energy Centre (the MEC) on land within Meaford Business Park (MBP), between Barlaston and Stone in Staffordshire (the Scheme).

1.1. Meaford Energy Limited (MEL) is applying to the Secretary of State for a development

consent order (DCO) under the Planning Act 2008 (the PA 2008).proposed Meaford (Gas Fired Power Station) Order (the Order) is for powers to construct, operate and maintain the Meaford Energy Centre (the MEC) on land within the Meaford Business Park (MBP), between Barlaston and Stone in Staffordshire (the Scheme).

1.2. The MBP Site is an area of previously

two coal-fired power stations (Meaford 'A' and Meaford 'B') now demolished. The MBP Site occupies a low-lying position between the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal and has outline planning permission for warehousing, industrial, offices and business support activities.

1.3. The Scheme constitutes a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) by virtue of

section 14(1)(a) and section 15 of the PA 2008 which includes within the definition of an NSIP any onshore generating station in England or Wales of 50 MWUnder section 31 PA 2008, a Development Consent Order (DCO) is required to develop an NSIP. Under section 37 PA 2008relevant Secretary of State (SoS)

1.4. The Scheme comprises:

• a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station complex (the Power Station Complex)

(work numbered 1 in Schedule 1 of the Order);• an integral electrical connection (the Electrical Connection)

1 of the Order); • the integral gas connection (the Gas Connection) and AGI (work numbered 2 in Schedule 1

of the Order); • the Northern Access Road works (work numbered 4 in Schedule 1 of the Order); • the temporary and permanent Laydown Areas (Work numbered 5 in Schedule 1 to t

Order); • replacement, maintenance or refurbishment of existing surface water drainage (work

numbered 6 in Schedule 1 of the Order);• the landscaping works (work numbered 7 in Schedule 1 of the Order).


This document accompanies the Application by Meaford Energy Limited (MEL) to the Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008 (the PA 2008) for the Meaford Power Station) Order (the Order) granting powers to construct, operate and maintain the Meaford Energy Centre (the MEC) on land within Meaford Business Park (MBP), between Barlaston and Stone in Staffordshire (the Scheme).

d (MEL) is applying to the Secretary of State for a development consent order (DCO) under the Planning Act 2008 (the PA 2008). The Application for the proposed Meaford (Gas Fired Power Station) Order (the Order) is for powers to construct,

ntain the Meaford Energy Centre (the MEC) on land within the Meaford Business Park (MBP), between Barlaston and Stone in Staffordshire (the Scheme).

The MBP Site is an area of previously-developed or ‘brownfield’ land occupied formerly by power stations (Meaford 'A' and Meaford 'B') now demolished. The MBP

lying position between the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal and has outline planning permission for warehousing, industrial, offices and business

The Scheme constitutes a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) by virtue of section 14(1)(a) and section 15 of the PA 2008 which includes within the definition of an NSIP any onshore generating station in England or Wales of 50 MWe capacity or more.

a Development Consent Order (DCO) is required to develop an Under section 37 PA 2008, this can only granted if an application is made for it to the

levant Secretary of State (SoS).

a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station complex (the Power Station Complex) (work numbered 1 in Schedule 1 of the Order); an integral electrical connection (the Electrical Connection) (work numbered 3 in Schedule

integral gas connection (the Gas Connection) and AGI (work numbered 2 in Schedule 1

the Northern Access Road works (work numbered 4 in Schedule 1 of the Order); the temporary and permanent Laydown Areas (Work numbered 5 in Schedule 1 to t

replacement, maintenance or refurbishment of existing surface water drainage (work numbered 6 in Schedule 1 of the Order); the landscaping works (work numbered 7 in Schedule 1 of the Order).

This document accompanies the Application by Meaford Energy Limited (MEL) to the Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008 (the PA 2008) for the Meaford (Gas Fired Power Station) Order (the Order) granting powers to construct, operate and maintain the Meaford Energy Centre (the MEC) on land within Meaford Business Park (MBP), between

d (MEL) is applying to the Secretary of State for a development The Application for the

proposed Meaford (Gas Fired Power Station) Order (the Order) is for powers to construct, ntain the Meaford Energy Centre (the MEC) on land within the Meaford

Business Park (MBP), between Barlaston and Stone in Staffordshire (the Scheme).

developed or ‘brownfield’ land occupied formerly by power stations (Meaford 'A' and Meaford 'B') now demolished. The MBP

lying position between the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal and has outline planning permission for warehousing, industrial, offices and business

The Scheme constitutes a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) by virtue of section 14(1)(a) and section 15 of the PA 2008 which includes within the definition of an

e capacity or more. a Development Consent Order (DCO) is required to develop an

this can only granted if an application is made for it to the

a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station complex (the Power Station Complex)

(work numbered 3 in Schedule

integral gas connection (the Gas Connection) and AGI (work numbered 2 in Schedule 1

the Northern Access Road works (work numbered 4 in Schedule 1 of the Order); the temporary and permanent Laydown Areas (Work numbered 5 in Schedule 1 to the

replacement, maintenance or refurbishment of existing surface water drainage (work

1.5. A description of the Scheme is provided in chapters oStatement (ES) (document reference 6.2).

1.6. The Power Station Complex would be fuelled by natural gas and would have an electrical generation capacity of up to 299 megawatts (MWe).exported to the National Grid via an existing local distribution network electricity substation (Barlaston Substation) at MBP, beside the Power Station Complex.

1.7. This document forms part of the suite of

with section 37 of the PA 2008 and the Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009 (APFP Regulations). The Application seeks the making of the Order, which would confer the powers required to construct, operate and maintain the MEC.

2. SUMMARY OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

2.1. The Scheme will export electricity

via underground cables running to the west of the proposed Power Stationbe designed to enable a single generator circuit to be shut down for maintenance without affecting the operation of the remaining connections.

2.2. New infrastructure is required in order to establish an embedded so that the Scheme can export electricity to the distribution and transmission networks. Electrical Connection forms thatresponsibility of MEL to secure the land rights and development consent for and to deliver. The overall grid connection infrastructure will comprise the following elementsworks required to make the connection are based on feasibility sprovided and discussions between MEL, WPD and N(NGeT))): 2.2.1. underground cables between the MEC

substation (these works are the responsibility of MELApplication);

2.2.2. works required at Barlaston substation

the responsibility of WPD as 2.2.3. potential works required at Burslem, Stagefields and Whitfield substatio

fault levels do not exceed 95% of the switchgear ratingsresponsibility of WPD as

2.2.4. potential works required at Cellarhead substation to ensure

capacity (these works are the responsibility of NGeT)

2.3. With the exception of the Electrical Connectionand which are the responsibility of MEL


A description of the Scheme is provided in chapters one and four of the Environmental Statement (ES) (document reference 6.2). The Power Station Complex would be fuelled by natural gas and would have an electrical generation capacity of up to 299 megawatts (MWe). The electricity generated would be

to the National Grid via an existing local distribution network electricity substation (Barlaston Substation) at MBP, beside the Power Station Complex.

forms part of the suite of Application documents submitted in accordance of the PA 2008 and the Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed

Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009 (APFP Regulations). The Application seeks the making of the Order, which would confer the powers required to construct, operate and

OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND GRID CONNECTION

The Scheme will export electricity into Western Power Distribution’s (WPD) 132 kV network via underground cables running to the existing Barlaston substation, immediately to the

tation Complex. The connections into the WPD network will be designed to enable a single generator circuit to be shut down for maintenance without affecting the operation of the remaining connections.

nfrastructure is required in order to establish an embedded connection into the grid so that the Scheme can export electricity to the distribution and transmission networks.

lectrical Connection forms that part of the overall grid connection that woulresponsibility of MEL to secure the land rights and development consent for and to deliver.

infrastructure will comprise the following elementsworks required to make the connection are based on feasibility studies, information provided and discussions between MEL, WPD and National Grid Electricity Transmission plc

between the MEC switchgear and the existing Barlaston (these works are the responsibility of MEL and form part of the

works required at Barlaston substation to enable the connection (these works are the responsibility of WPD as the distribution network operator);

otential works required at Burslem, Stagefields and Whitfield substatiofault levels do not exceed 95% of the switchgear ratings (these works are the responsibility of WPD as the distribution network operator); and

otential works required at Cellarhead substation to ensure the reverse power flowworks are the responsibility of NGeT).

Electrical Connection works that are contained withand which are the responsibility of MEL (being numbered work 3, being the underground


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ne and four of the Environmental

The Power Station Complex would be fuelled by natural gas and would have an electrical The electricity generated would be

to the National Grid via an existing local distribution network electricity sub-

documents submitted in accordance of the PA 2008 and the Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed

Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009 (APFP Regulations). The Application seeks the making of the Order, which would confer the powers required to construct, operate and

into Western Power Distribution’s (WPD) 132 kV network immediately to the

The connections into the WPD network will be designed to enable a single generator circuit to be shut down for maintenance without

connection into the grid so that the Scheme can export electricity to the distribution and transmission networks. The

that would be the responsibility of MEL to secure the land rights and development consent for and to deliver.

infrastructure will comprise the following elements (the below tudies, information

rid Electricity Transmission plc

switchgear and the existing Barlaston and form part of the

(these works are

otential works required at Burslem, Stagefields and Whitfield substations to ensure (these works are the

the reverse power flow

contained within the Order the underground


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cables between the MEC switchgear and referred to above would constitute permitted development for either WPD or NGeT.

2.4. This document summarises how MEL proposes to secure the land rights and

consent in order to deliver the Electrical Connection and the parties' progress on the necessary connection agreements in order to secure the delivery of the works referred to in paragraphs 2.2.2 to 2.2.4 above.

3. DESCRIPTION OF GENERATION 3.1. The Scheme is a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine. The Scheme will be fired on natural gas

which would be obtained from System (NTS). The proposed connection point System (LTS) which is supplied from the NTS. taken account of the demand of the pressure available from the established is described in the Gas Connection Statement (document reference

3.2. The Scheme will have a maximum output of WPD’s network (as distribution network operator)exported into the National Grid’s transmission network. The Scheme will have three generators and a startup and shutdown sequence scheme which will ensure the voltage step change is less than 3% so as to comply with standard Engineering Recommendation P28.

3.3. MEL will procure and own the electrical connection cables and the generator bays up boundary of the Barlaston substation. WPD will procure and own the equipment within the Barlaston, Burslem, Stagefields and Whitfield substations. equipment within Cellarhead substation.

4. ELEMENTS OF THE ELECTRICAL

4.1. MEL has engaged with WPD as distribution network operator options for the provision of a connection feasibility study for the connection. This study concluded that capacity is available at the adjoining Barlaston substation MEL and NGeT have had discussions regardthe transmission network, including reverse power flows. Connection will be into the distribution network100MWe, NGeT need to be party to an


cables between the MEC switchgear and the existing Barlaston substation), the other works would constitute permitted development for either WPD or NGeT.

This document summarises how MEL proposes to secure the land rights and consent in order to deliver the Electrical Connection and the parties' progress on the necessary connection agreements in order to secure the delivery of the works referred to in

above.

ined Cycle Gas Turbine. The Scheme will be fired on natural gas from National Grid’s gas network, the National Transmission

connection point is on the lower pressure Local Transmission System (LTS) which is supplied from the NTS. The consideration of gas connection hataken account of the demand of the Power Station Complex and maximum capacity pressure available from the established network in the area. Connection to the gas network is described in the Gas Connection Statement (document reference 8.2)

The Scheme will have a maximum output of up to 299MWe which will be exported into (as distribution network operator), of which a maximum of 99MWe, will be

to the National Grid’s transmission network. The Scheme will have three and a startup and shutdown sequence scheme which will ensure the voltage

step change is less than 3% so as to comply with standard Engineering Recommendation

MEL will procure and own the electrical connection cables and the generator bays up the Barlaston substation. WPD will procure and own the equipment within the

Barlaston, Burslem, Stagefields and Whitfield substations. NGeT will procure and own the equipment within Cellarhead substation.

ELEMENTS OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND GRID CONNECTION

WPD as distribution network operator and NGeT connection for the Scheme. MEL and WPD undertook a joint

feasibility study for the connection. This study concluded that capacity is available at the adjoining Barlaston substation (as shown on the plan below), subject to reconfigurationMEL and NGeT have had discussions regarding any effects that this Scheme would have on

including reverse power flows. Although the onnection will be into the distribution network, as the generation capacity is greater than

100MWe, NGeT need to be party to any connection.

the other works would constitute permitted development for either WPD or NGeT.

This document summarises how MEL proposes to secure the land rights and development consent in order to deliver the Electrical Connection and the parties' progress on the necessary connection agreements in order to secure the delivery of the works referred to in

ined Cycle Gas Turbine. The Scheme will be fired on natural gas National Grid’s gas network, the National Transmission

on the lower pressure Local Transmission The consideration of gas connection has

and maximum capacity and Connection to the gas network

which will be exported into , of which a maximum of 99MWe, will be

to the National Grid’s transmission network. The Scheme will have three and a startup and shutdown sequence scheme which will ensure the voltage

step change is less than 3% so as to comply with standard Engineering Recommendation

MEL will procure and own the electrical connection cables and the generator bays up to the the Barlaston substation. WPD will procure and own the equipment within the

will procure and own the

in relation to MEL and WPD undertook a joint

feasibility study for the connection. This study concluded that capacity is available at the , subject to reconfiguration.

ing any effects that this Scheme would have on Although the Electrical

as the generation capacity is greater than

Plan of Barlaston Substation in relation to the Order Limits

4.2. New infrastructure is required in order to establish an embedded

Scheme can export electricity to the distribution and transmission networks. The infrastructure upgrades will comprise the following elements: 4.2.1. up to three underground cables

switchgear and the existing Barlaston substationto the Order (document referenceElectrical Connection/works referred to at paragraph

4.2.2. works required at Barlaston substation, carried out

include: a) expand the existing 132kV

a bus section breaker, within the existing substation compoundb) reconnect the existing Boothen/Stagefields 132kV to the

system after the expansion described above


in relation to the Order Limits

New infrastructure is required in order to establish an embedded connection Scheme can export electricity to the distribution and transmission networks. The infrastructure upgrades will comprise the following elements:

to three underground cables of up to 200m in length between the MEC switchgear and the existing Barlaston substation (numbered work 3

document reference 3.1)), to be constructed by MELElectrical Connection/works referred to at paragraph 2.2.1 above).

works required at Barlaston substation, carried out by WPD, which will typically

expand the existing 132kV mesh busbar system with new 132kV feeder bays and a bus section breaker, within the existing substation compound; reconnect the existing Boothen/Stagefields 132kV to the extended

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connection so that the Scheme can export electricity to the distribution and transmission networks. The

00m in length between the MEC 3 in Schedule 1

be constructed by MEL (i.e. the

which will typically

busbar system with new 132kV feeder bays and

extended mesh busbar


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(i.e. the works referred to at paragraph

4.2.3. Potential works required at Burslem, Stagefields and Whitfield substations to ensure fault levels do not exceed 95% of the switchgear ratings, including

a) Installing reactors to b) Installing higher impedance transformersc) replacement of existing equipment (i.e. the works referred to at paragraph

4.2.4. Potential works required at Cellarhead substation, carried out by

the reverse power flow can be exported into NGeT’s 400kV transmission network, including changing, if required,works referred to at paragraph

5. LAND RIGHTS 5.1. MEL is not seeking compulsory acquisition

between the Scheme and Barlaston substation. MEL has secured the necessary land rights voluntarily from the existing land owner.

5.2. Work which may be required to the distribution or transmission network can be undertaken

on land already in the ownership and contro

6. INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

Cable Installation

6.1. Cable installation will be carried out in an excavated trench with cable directly buried in the trench (open cut method). The cable bedding wilsubject to existing conditions and the location of existing buried services. Once the cables are installed cable protection cover slabs will be placed over the cables. Finally the trench will be backfilled and final reinstatement undertakenof the connection no cable joints should be required.

Substation works

6.2. Pursuant to their statutory duties under the Electricity Act 1989, it will be the responsibility of WPD (as DNO) and NGeT to determine the technical works that may be required within their current networks of substations in order to accommodate the ElectriAs noted above and below, WPD and NGeT have the permitted development and land rights in order to undertake whatever technical works may be required. any necessary substation works can be carried out by WPD and NGeT withiof the construction period for the Scheme.


the works referred to at paragraph 2.2.2 above).

Potential works required at Burslem, Stagefields and Whitfield substations to ensure fault levels do not exceed 95% of the switchgear ratings, including:

limit fault level contribution; Installing higher impedance transformers; replacement of existing equipment

the works referred to at paragraph 2.2.3 above).

Potential works required at Cellarhead substation, carried out by NGeTthe reverse power flow can be exported into NGeT’s 400kV transmission network,

, if required, one or more of the existing grid transformersworks referred to at paragraph 2.2.4 above).

MEL is not seeking compulsory acquisition over land required for the Electrical Che Scheme and Barlaston substation. MEL has secured the necessary land rights

voluntarily from the existing land owner.

Work which may be required to the distribution or transmission network can be undertaken on land already in the ownership and control of the operators.

INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

Cable installation will be carried out in an excavated trench with cable directly buried in the The cable bedding will be laid typically at 1m under

subject to existing conditions and the location of existing buried services. Once the cables are installed cable protection cover slabs will be placed over the cables. Finally the trench will be backfilled and final reinstatement undertaken. Due to the relatively short distance of the connection no cable joints should be required.

Pursuant to their statutory duties under the Electricity Act 1989, it will be the responsibility of WPD (as DNO) and NGeT to determine the technical works that may be required within their current networks of substations in order to accommodate the Electrical Connection. As noted above and below, WPD and NGeT have the permitted development and land rights in order to undertake whatever technical works may be required. MEL considers that any necessary substation works can be carried out by WPD and NGeT within the timescale of the construction period for the Scheme.

Potential works required at Burslem, Stagefields and Whitfield substations to ensure

NGeT, to ensure the reverse power flow can be exported into NGeT’s 400kV transmission network,

one or more of the existing grid transformers (i.e the

Electrical Connection he Scheme and Barlaston substation. MEL has secured the necessary land rights

Work which may be required to the distribution or transmission network can be undertaken

Cable installation will be carried out in an excavated trench with cable directly buried in the l be laid typically at 1m underground level,

subject to existing conditions and the location of existing buried services. Once the cables are installed cable protection cover slabs will be placed over the cables. Finally the trench

Due to the relatively short distance

Pursuant to their statutory duties under the Electricity Act 1989, it will be the responsibility of WPD (as DNO) and NGeT to determine the technical works that may be required within

cal Connection. As noted above and below, WPD and NGeT have the permitted development and land

MEL considers that n the timescale

7. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DESIGNING AND BUILDING THE

7.1. MEL is seeking consent within the Order for

the MEC and the Barlaston substaparagraph 2.2.1 above.

7.2. MEL is not seeking consent within the Order for the alterations to WPD’s substations

NGeT’s Cellarhead substation (i.eFrom the studies undertaken, the works required to these substationsthe Electrical Connection, would be undertaken using Permitted Development rights of WPD or NGeT, as appropriate.

7.3. MEL is in the process of applying application for a connection during the examination of the Application based upon the findings of a joint feasibility studystatement of works which will incorporate the works referred to at paragraphs 2.2.3 as required.

7.4. After obtaining a Connection Offer

Embedded Generation Agreement (BEGA)and is confident that both agreements will be en

7.5. MEL is responsible for designing and installing the 132kV underground cables between the MEC switchgear and the Barlaston substationto at paragraph 2.2.1 above). As explained above, MPL has already secured the land rights for these works and is seeking development consent for these works in the the Scheme (document reference 3.

7.6. WPD will be responsible for designing and building the will typically include:

a) expand the existing 132kV a bus section breaker, within the existing substation compo

b) reconnect the existing Boothen/Stagefields 132kV to the system after the expansion described aboveparagraph 2.2.2 above)

7.7. As noted above, MEL considers that these works would be carried out using WPD’s

permitted development rights and within an area over which WPD already has the necessary land rights.

7.8. WPD will be responsible for designing and building the alterations to the following

substations at Burslem, Stagefields and Whitfield to ensure fault levels do not exceed 95% of the switchgear ratings. The works will typically

a) installing reactors to limit fault level contribution


RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DESIGNING AND BUILDING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

consent within the Order for that part of the Electrical Connection the MEC and the Barlaston substation (numbered work 3) i.e. the works referred to at

MEL is not seeking consent within the Order for the alterations to WPD’s substations (i.e. the works referred to at paragraphs 2.2.2 to the works required to these substations in order

, would be undertaken using Permitted Development rights of , as appropriate.

ss of applying for a Connection Agreement with WPD. MEL will make an application for a connection during the examination of the Application based upon the

joint feasibility study of August 2014. The Connection Offer will incorporate a which will incorporate the works referred to at paragraphs

Connection Offer from WPD, MEL will apply to NGeT Embedded Generation Agreement (BEGA). MEL is in discussions with both WPD and NGeT and is confident that both agreements will be entered into in due course.

responsible for designing and installing the 132kV underground cables between the MEC switchgear and the Barlaston substation (i.e. numbered work 3 and the works referred

As explained above, MPL has already secured the land rights for these works and is seeking development consent for these works in the

(document reference 3.1).

WPD will be responsible for designing and building the alterations to the substation

expand the existing 132kV mesh busbar system with new 132kV feeder bays and a bus section breaker, within the existing substation compound; and

reconnect the existing Boothen/Stagefields 132kV to the extendedafter the expansion described above (i.e. the works referred to at

above).

As noted above, MEL considers that these works would be carried out using WPD’s permitted development rights and within an area over which WPD already has the

WPD will be responsible for designing and building the alterations to the following Burslem, Stagefields and Whitfield to ensure fault levels do not exceed 95%

. The works will typically include: reactors to limit fault level contribution;


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CONNECTION

onnection between the works referred to at

MEL is not seeking consent within the Order for the alterations to WPD’s substations or to 2.2.4 above).

in order to facilitate , would be undertaken using Permitted Development rights of

. MEL will make an application for a connection during the examination of the Application based upon the

ffer will incorporate a which will incorporate the works referred to at paragraphs 2.2.2 and

for a Bilateral MEL is in discussions with both WPD and NGeT

responsible for designing and installing the 132kV underground cables between the the works referred

As explained above, MPL has already secured the land rights for these works and is seeking development consent for these works in the draft Order for

alterations to the substation which

busbar system with new 132kV feeder bays and and

extended mesh busbar the works referred to at


WPD will be responsible for designing and building the alterations to the following Burslem, Stagefields and Whitfield to ensure fault levels do not exceed 95%


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b) installing higher impedance transformers

c) replacement of existing equipmentabove).

7.9. As noted above, MEL considers that these works would be carried out using WPD’s permitted development rights and within an area over which WPD already has the necessary land rights.

7.10. NGeT will be responsible for designing and installing replacement equipment

substation, to rectify any reverse power flow electricity into the 400kV transmission networkreplacing, if required, one or more of the grid transformersparagraph 2.2.4 above). As noted above, MEL considers that these out using NGeT’s permitted development rights and within an area over which NGeT already has the necessary land rights.

8. CONCLUSION

8.1. MEL is required to submit a statement Regulations confirming "who will be responsible for designing and building the connection to the electricity grid".

8.2. MEL considers that this document 8.2.1. MEL is in the process of securing the necessary

and NGeT regarding connection of its up to 299MW output from the Scheme to the local distribution network;

8.2.2. These agreements will provide that WPD and NGeT will design and build certain

elements of the wider connectionand NGeT have the necessary permitted development and land rights for these works to be undertaken;

8.2.3. MEL has secured the necessary land and rights in order to allow it to construct

numbered work 3 (the Electrical Cthe DCO for the Scheme in this regard.


nstalling higher impedance transformers; and

replacement of existing equipment (i.e. the works referred to at paragraph


will be responsible for designing and installing replacement equipmentreverse power flow constraints which would prohibit

400kV transmission network. This work would typically ireplacing, if required, one or more of the grid transformers (i.e. the works referred to at

As noted above, MEL considers that these works would be carried out using NGeT’s permitted development rights and within an area over which NGeT already has the necessary land rights.

MEL is required to submit a statement (this document) pursuant to regulation 6 of the APFP Regulations confirming "who will be responsible for designing and building the connection

document provides confirmation to the Secretary of State that:

L is in the process of securing the necessary connection agreements with WPD and NGeT regarding connection of its up to 299MW output from the Scheme to the local distribution network;

These agreements will provide that WPD and NGeT will design and build certain connection. Where this is required, MEL considers that WPD

and NGeT have the necessary permitted development and land rights for these works to be undertaken;

MEL has secured the necessary land and rights in order to allow it to construct 3 (the Electrical Connection) and is seeking development consent under

the DCO for the Scheme in this regard.

the works referred to at paragraph 2.2.3


will be responsible for designing and installing replacement equipment at Cellarhead prohibit the export of

. This work would typically involve the works referred to at

works would be carried out using NGeT’s permitted development rights and within an area over which NGeT

pursuant to regulation 6 of the APFP Regulations confirming "who will be responsible for designing and building the connection

provides confirmation to the Secretary of State that:

connection agreements with WPD and NGeT regarding connection of its up to 299MW output from the Scheme to the

These agreements will provide that WPD and NGeT will design and build certain this is required, MEL considers that WPD

and NGeT have the necessary permitted development and land rights for these

MEL has secured the necessary land and rights in order to allow it to construct onnection) and is seeking development consent under

9. GLOSSARY

Full Text Acronym Above Ground Installation

AGI

Above Ordnance Datum

AOD

Air Cooled Condenser

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Air Quality Limit Value Regulations 2010

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Air Quality Management Area

AQMA

Air Quality Management Plan

AQMP

Air Quality Modelling and Assessment Unit

AQMAU

Air Quality Strategy AQS

Ancient Woodland -

Annual Average Daily Traffic

AADT

Application -

Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure Regulations

APFP

Asbestos Containing Material

ACM

Automatic Traffic Count

ATC

Automatic Urban and Rural Network

AURN

Best Available Technique

BAT


Notes Compound where the Gas Connection connects to the Local Transmission System (work numbered 2A in Schedule 1 of the Order). Height of land surface above sea level.

A direct dry cooling system where the steam is condensed and returned condensate to the boiler without water loss. Situated within the Power Station Complex. UK regulations to limit the levels of air borne polluemitted from industries.

An area designated by a local authority as being at risk of not meeting air quality standards. A plan developed to improve the air quality in the air qualitmanagement area. An Environment Agency team that targets air quality related issues. The AQS for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland provides details of national air quality standards and objectives for a number of local air pollutants.A woodland that has existed continuously since 1600 or before. Measurement unit for the total volume of vehicle traffic to indicate how busy the road is. The DCO application for the Scheme made to the Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008. The Infrastructure Planning Regulations 2009, as amendewhich prescribe various matters in connection with the making of an application for development consent under the Planning Act 2008. Any material containing more than 1% asbestos.

Means of determining traffic levels in the vicinity.

Air quality monitoring site.

The most effective and advanced stage in the development of activities and their methods of operation which indithe practical suitability of particular techniques for providing the basis for emission limit values and other permit conditions designed to prevent and, where that is


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Compound where the Gas Connection connects to the Local Transmission System (work numbered 2A in Schedule 1 of

A direct dry cooling system where the steam is condensed and returned condensate to the boiler without water loss.

UK regulations to limit the levels of air borne pollutants

An area designated by a local authority as being at risk of

A plan developed to improve the air quality in the air quality

An Environment Agency team that targets air quality

The AQS for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland quality standards and

objectives for a number of local air pollutants. A woodland that has existed continuously since 1600 or

Measurement unit for the total volume of vehicle traffic to

The DCO application for the Scheme made to the Secretary

The Infrastructure Planning Regulations 2009, as amended, which prescribe various matters in connection with the making of an application for development consent under

Any material containing more than 1% asbestos.

determining traffic levels in the vicinity.

The most effective and advanced stage in the development of activities and their methods of operation which indicates the practical suitability of particular techniques for providing the basis for emission limit values and other permit conditions designed to prevent and, where that is


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Full Text Acronym

Biodiversity Action Plan

BAP

British Geological Survey

BGS

BS 4142 -

BS 8233 -

BS5228 -

CAoL Guidance -

Canal Bridge 101 or Canal Bridge No.101

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Carbon Dioxide CO2

Carbon Monoxide CO

Chamber of Commerce

CoC

Civil Aviation Authority

CAA

Classified Turning Counts

CTC

Coal Authority -

Construction Industry Research and Information Association

CIRIA

Code of Construction Practices

CoCP

Combined Cycle Gas Turbine

CCGT

Combined Heat and Power

CHP

Commercial and Industrial waste

C&I

Common Bird Census CBC


Notes not practicable, to reduce emissions and the impact on the environment as a whole. Plan concerned with the protection of identified species and habitats. The UK public body responsible for all aspects of geoscience. Method for Rating Industrial Noise Affecting Residential and Industrial Areas (1997). Guidance on sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings (2014). Code of Practice for Noise and Vibration Control on Construction and Open Sites 2009 (2009). Department of Communities and Local Government guidance ‘Planning Act 2008: Guidance related to procedures for the compulsory acquisition of land’ (September 2013). The bridge known as Malkin's Bridge traversing the Trent and Mersey Canal at Grid Reference SJ 889 370. A primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities as well as natural sources. One of the combustion products discharged by CCGT power stations. A network of businesses to represent business interests.

A statutory corporation that oversees and regulates civil aviation in the UK. Measurement of vehicle traffic in particular at junctions.

A non-governmental body that manages coal mining operations and coal reserves throughout the UK. -

A guidance document that sets out standards and procedures for managing environmental impact of constructing major schemes. A form of power station that uses an efficient combination of gas and steam turbines to generate electricity.A means of using waste heat generated by power station e.g. through a local heat distribution network.A type of waste from businesses that does not include construction and demolition waste. A standardised methodology to map breeding bird

not practicable, to reduce emissions and the impact on the

Plan concerned with the protection of identified species

The UK public body responsible for all aspects of

Method for Rating Industrial Noise Affecting Mixed

Guidance on sound insulation and noise reduction for

Code of Practice for Noise and Vibration Control on

ment of Communities and Local Government guidance ‘Planning Act 2008: Guidance related to procedures for the compulsory acquisition of land’

The bridge known as Malkin's Bridge traversing the Trent and Mersey Canal at Grid Reference SJ 889 370. A primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities

ducts discharged by CCGT power

A network of businesses to represent business interests.

A statutory corporation that oversees and regulates civil

Measurement of vehicle traffic in particular at junctions.

governmental body that manages coal mining operations and coal reserves throughout the UK.

A guidance document that sets out standards and procedures for managing environmental impact of

A form of power station that uses an efficient combination gas and steam turbines to generate electricity.

A means of using waste heat generated by power station e.g. through a local heat distribution network. A type of waste from businesses that does not include

A standardised methodology to map breeding bird

Full Text Acronym

Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants

COMEAP

Conceptual Site Model

CSM

Conservation Areas CA

Construction Stage -

Construction and Demolition Waste

C&D

Construction Environmental Management Plan

CEMP

Construction Traffic Management Plan

CTMP

Construction Travel Plan

CTP

dB(A) -

Decibel dB Decommissioning Stage

-

Department for Energy and Climate Change

DECC

Department for Environment, Food

DEFRA


Notes territories. An advisory body that advises the UK government on all matters concerning the health effects of air pollutants.

A model that identifies the possible pathways by which a contaminant from a particular source can affect a particulareceptor. An area of special architectural and historic interest designated by the local planning authority. The construction stage of the Scheme begins with works, which will include site set-up and groundworks and will take in the region of 3-6 months. Following construction of the Power Station Complex, Gand Electrical Connection will be undertaken over a period of approximately 18 months, with commissioning taking in the region of six months. A type of construction waste as identified by the Environment Agency. A plan by the contractor describing how the environmental impacts of construction activities of a project will be minimised and mitigated. A plan by the construction contractor for managing construction traffic that is submitted to the relevantHighway Authority for approval A plan by the construction contractor for managing staff travel during the construction stage of a project (e.g. car sharing, public transport) that is submitted to the relevant Highway Authority for approval. A-weighted decibel – a correction applied to each frequency between 20 Hz and 20 kHz that effectively represents the way the human ear works. Logarithmic scale for measuring sound levels.After a notional lifetime of 35 years, the plant Scheme would be decommissioned and the revert to open bare ground. The Electrical likely to be dismantled along with the Complex. The existing gas pipes are likely to be left inorder to avoid the adverse environmental effects associated with their removal, with the gas supply divertedGovernment department responsible for energy policy.

The UK Government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards,


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An advisory body that advises the UK government on all matters concerning the health effects of air pollutants.

A model that identifies the possible pathways by which a contaminant from a particular source can affect a particular

An area of special architectural and historic interest

The construction stage of the Scheme begins with enabling up and groundworks and

6 months. Following this, Gas Connection

onnection will be undertaken over a period 18 months, with commissioning taking in

A type of construction waste as identified by the

ing how the environmental impacts of construction activities of a project will be

A plan by the construction contractor for managing construction traffic that is submitted to the relevant

A plan by the construction contractor for managing staff travel during the construction stage of a project (e.g. car sharing, public transport) that is submitted to the relevant

a correction applied to each frequency between 20 Hz and 20 kHz that effectively represents the

Logarithmic scale for measuring sound levels. the plant for the

would be decommissioned and the MEC Site will lectrical Connection is

likely to be dismantled along with the Power Station re likely to be left in-situ in

order to avoid the adverse environmental effects associated with their removal, with the gas supply diverted. Government department responsible for energy policy.

The UK Government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards,


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Full Text Acronym and Rural Affairs Department for Transport

DfT

Deposition -

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges

DMRB

Determinand -

Development Consent Order

DCO

Electrical Connection -

Electricity Market Reform

EMR

Electric and Magnetic Fields

EMF

Emission -

Emission Limit Value ELV

Energy Efficiency Directive 2012

-

English Heritage EH

English Heritage Archives

EHA

Environment Agency EA

Environmental EHO


Notes agriculture, fisheries and rural communities in the UK. Government department responsible for transport.

The main pathway for removing pollutants from the atmosphere, by settling on land. A suite of technical documents produced by the Highways Agency that include guidance for environmental appraisal that are also used for non-highways schemes and as such are commonly used in EIA. A substance or parameter that is determined analytically, e.g. arsenic concentration in soil, pH of water, concentration of a particular gas in air quality modelling.An order made under the Planning Act 2008 granting development consent for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project The integral underground cable circuit connecting the Power Station Complex to the existing Barlaston Substation (numbered work 3 in Schedule 1 to the Order and as shown on the Works Plan). UK government's policy to reform the electricity market. The policy aims to deliver a low carbon energy and reliable supplies for the UK, while minimise costs to consumers. EMF’s comprise electric and magnetic fields. Electric fields are the result of voltages applied to electrical conductors and equipment. Magnetic fields are produced by the flow of electric current. The direct or indirect release of substances, vibrations, heat or noise from individual or diffuse sources into air, water oronto land, e.g. pollution may be discharged into the atmosphere from a stack or vent. Legal enforcement limit on the physical, chemical or biological characteristics of a point source of emission to water or air. The Directive establishes a framework of measures for the promotion of energy efficiency within the European Union. The executive non-departmental public body that advises the public and other bodies on the care of the historic environment in England. A public archive of architectural and archaeological records.

The non-departmental government body responsible for protection and enhancement of the environment in England and Wales. A local authority health professional responsible for

agriculture, fisheries and rural communities in the UK. Government department responsible for transport.

The main pathway for removing pollutants from the

A suite of technical documents produced by the Highways include guidance for environmental appraisal

highways schemes and as such

A substance or parameter that is determined analytically, e.g. arsenic concentration in soil, pH of water,

ration of a particular gas in air quality modelling. An order made under the Planning Act 2008 granting development consent for a Nationally Significant

The integral underground cable circuit connecting the Power Station Complex to the existing Barlaston Substation (numbered work 3 in Schedule 1 to the Order and as shown

he electricity market. The policy aims to deliver a low carbon energy and reliable supplies for the UK, while minimise costs to consumers. EMF’s comprise electric and magnetic fields. Electric fields

oltages applied to electrical conductors and equipment. Magnetic fields are produced by the flow of

The direct or indirect release of substances, vibrations, heat or noise from individual or diffuse sources into air, water or onto land, e.g. pollution may be discharged into the

Legal enforcement limit on the physical, chemical or biological characteristics of a point source of emission to

The Directive establishes a framework of measures for the promotion of energy efficiency within the European Union.

departmental public body that advises s on the care of the historic

A public archive of architectural and archaeological records.

departmental government body responsible for he environment in England

A local authority health professional responsible for

Full Text Acronym Health Officer Environmental Impact Assessment

EIA

Environmental Permit

EP

Environmental Permitting Regulations

EPR

Environmental Protection Act 1990

EPA

Environmental Quality Standards

EQS

Environmental Statement

ES

Environmentally Sensitive Area

ESA

Flood Defence Consent

FDC

Flood Risk Assessment

FRA

Full Time Equivalents FTE

Gas Connection -

Gas Turbine GT

Great Crested Newt GCN Groundwater Source Protection Zone

GSPZ

Guidance for the Environmental Assessment of Road

GEART


Notes carrying out measures for protecting public healthThe process of assessing the likely significant environmental impacts of a proposed project as part of gaining planning consent. A permit required in accordance with the Environmental Permitting Regulations. The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/675) as amended that regulates practices that have pollution potential through a permitting system. The Act that covers, amongst other things, the regulatcontaminated land in the UK. The concentration of a particular pollutant or group of pollutants in water, sediment or biota which should not be exceeded in order to protect human health and the environment. The document which reports the process, findings and recommendations of the EIA carried out to assess the environmental impacts of the Scheme informed by the Scoping Opinion. A designation for agricultural areas needing special protection by virtue of their landscape, wildlife or historical value. A consent required by the Environment Agency, for construction or maintenance work on over, under or near a main river (usually within 8-10 metres). An assessment that determines the risk of flooding to a proposed project. The equivalent number of full time jobs provided by a project - e.g. two half-time jobs equates to one FTE.The integral gas pipeline connecting the Power Station Complex to the Local Transmission System, including the Above Ground Installation, (numbered works 2A and 2B in Schedule 1 to the Order and as shown on the Works Plans). A turbine driven by hot combustion gases at high temperature. A species of newt protected by European Legislation.Areas around groundwater abstraction sources that are defined in order to help protect drinking water from contamination. The IEMA guidance on the environmental assessment of road traffic.


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carrying out measures for protecting public health. significant environmental

impacts of a proposed project as part of gaining planning

A permit required in accordance with the Environmental

ntal Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/675) as amended that regulates practices that have pollution potential through a permitting

The Act that covers, amongst other things, the regulation of

The concentration of a particular pollutant or group of pollutants in water, sediment or biota which should not be exceeded in order to protect human health and the

The document which reports the process, findings and recommendations of the EIA carried out to assess the environmental impacts of the Scheme informed by the

agricultural areas needing special protection by virtue of their landscape, wildlife or historical

A consent required by the Environment Agency, for construction or maintenance work on over, under or near a

An assessment that determines the risk of flooding to a

The equivalent number of full time jobs provided by a one FTE.

The integral gas pipeline connecting the Power Station Complex to the Local Transmission System, including the

, (numbered works 2A and 2B in Schedule 1 to the Order and as shown on the Works Plans).

A turbine driven by hot combustion gases at high

A species of newt protected by European Legislation. Areas around groundwater abstraction sources that are

in order to help protect drinking water from

The IEMA guidance on the environmental assessment of


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Full Text Acronym Traffic Guidance on Transport Assessment

GTA

Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment, 3rd Edition

GLVIA

Habitat Regulations Assessment

HRA

Habitat Suitability Index

HSI

Health and Safety Executive

HSE

Heat Recovery Steam Generator

HRSG

Heavy Goods Vehicle HGV

Highway Authority HA

Highways Agency HA

Historic Environmental Record

HER

Home and Communities Agency

HCA

Hover - Indices of Multiple Deprivation

IMD

Industrial Emissions Directive

IED

Infrastructure Planning Commission

IPC

Institute of Acoustics IOA

Institute of Air Quality Management

IAQM


Notes

Department for Transport guidance dated March 2007 on the preparation of Transport Assessments as archived 22 October 2014 and replaced by NPPG “Transport evidence bases in plan making” Guidance produced by the Landscape Institute and the Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment dated 17 April 2013

An assessment required under the European Directive 92/43/EEC. A method for assessing the suitability of ponds for their potential to support Great Crested Newts. The non-departmental government body responsible for workplace safety in the UK. A means of recovering heat energy from hot exhaust gases in order to produce steam for driving a turbine.A truck that when laden has a total weight of more than 3500 kg. The relevant highway authority responsible for the noncore road network (i.e. roads other than trunk roads and motorways), usually the county council in twoareas. The executive agency of the Department for Transport responsible for the core road network in England.The record held by the local planning authority of known archaeological sites, buildings and landscapes of relevance to the historic environment. The executive non-departmental public body responsible for housing and regeneration across England. Also the regulator of registered social housing providers. An otter’s day nest or resting site. An index to measure deprived areas in the wards of English local authorities. EU Directive on industrial emissions that came into force in January 2011. The public body that previously examined applications for development consent to build Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, abolished through the Localism Act 2011 with the role replaced by PINS. Professional body for Acoustics, Noise and Vprofessionals. IAQM is a professional body for air quality professionals.

March 2007 on the preparation of Transport Assessments as archived 22 October 2014 and replaced by NPPG “Transport evidence

Guidance produced by the Landscape Institute and the Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment

An assessment required under the European Directive

A method for assessing the suitability of ponds for their

departmental government body responsible for

A means of recovering heat energy from hot exhaust gases in order to produce steam for driving a turbine. A truck that when laden has a total weight of more than

responsible for the non-core road network (i.e. roads other than trunk roads and motorways), usually the county council in two-tier authority

The executive agency of the Department for Transport ork in England.

The record held by the local planning authority of known archaeological sites, buildings and landscapes of relevance

ental public body responsible for housing and regeneration across England. Also the regulator of registered social housing providers.

An index to measure deprived areas in the wards of English

EU Directive on industrial emissions that came into force in

iously examined applications for development consent to build Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, abolished through the Localism Act

Professional body for Acoustics, Noise and Vibration

IAQM is a professional body for air quality professionals.

Full Text Acronym Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment

IEMA

Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers

IGEM

Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive

IPPC

ISO 9613-2 -

Joint Nature Conservation Committee

JNCC

Kilovolt kV LA10 -

LA90 -

LAeq - LAmax -

Landscape Character Assessment

LCA

Landscape Character Assessment Guidance for England and Scotland

LCAG

Land Plan -


Notes IEMA is a professional body for environmental professionals that provides industry guidance on many topics including EIA.

IGEM is a chartered professional body, licensed by the Engineering Council.

The EU Directive (2008/1/EC) incorporated into UK law by the Environmental Permitting Regulations on prevention and control of industrial emissions. The Directive aims to achieve a high level protection of the environment through measures to prevent or, where that is not reduce emissions to air, water and land from activities listed in Annex I of the Directive (e.g. energy industries, production and processing of metals, mineral industry, chemical industry, intensive pig and poultry farming, waste management, some food and drink industries etc.). Acoustics- Attenuation of sound during propagation outdoors – Part 2: General method of calculation.The public body that advises the UK government and devolved administrations on UK-wide and international nature conservation. A measure of electrical potential. A-weighted noise level exceeded for 10% of the measurement period. A-weighted noise level exceeded for 90% of the measurement period. A-weighted equivalent continuous sound level.A-weighted maximum sound pressure level recorded over a given period. An assessment used to understand and articulate the character of a landscape, by identifying what give a locality it’s 'sense of place' and what makes it different from neighbouring areas carried out pursuant to the Landscape Character Assessment Guidance for England and Scotland. Guidance on Landscape Character Assessment issued by The Countryside Agency (now Natural England) and Scottish Natural Heritage dated 2002.

The plan showing the land required for the Scheme which is to be the subject of the power to acquire new rights, to extinguish or suspend existing rights and/or impose restrictive covenants submitted with the Application (Document Reference 2.2).


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IEMA is a professional body for environmental professionals provides industry guidance on many topics including

IGEM is a chartered professional body, licensed by the

(2008/1/EC) incorporated into UK law by the Environmental Permitting Regulations on prevention and control of industrial emissions. The Directive aims to achieve a high level protection of the environment through measures to prevent or, where that is not practicable, to reduce emissions to air, water and land from activities listed in Annex I of the Directive (e.g. energy industries, production and processing of metals, mineral industry, chemical industry, intensive pig and poultry farming, waste

t, some food and drink industries etc.). Attenuation of sound during propagation

Part 2: General method of calculation. The public body that advises the UK government and

wide and international

weighted noise level exceeded for 10% of the

weighted noise level exceeded for 90% of the

weighted equivalent continuous sound level. weighted maximum sound pressure level recorded over a

An assessment used to understand and articulate the character of a landscape, by identifying what give a locality it’s 'sense of place' and what makes it different from neighbouring areas carried out pursuant to the Landscape

for England and Scotland. Guidance on Landscape Character Assessment issued by The Countryside Agency (now Natural England) and Scottish

plan showing the land required for the Scheme which is to be the subject of the power to acquire new rights, to extinguish or suspend existing rights and/or impose restrictive covenants submitted with the Application


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Full Text Acronym Large Combustion Plant Directive

LCPD

Laydown Areas -

Lead Local Flood Authority

LLFA

Light Duty Vehicles LDV Listed Building

Local Development Framework

LDF

Local Enterprise Partnership

LEP

Local Nature Reserve LNR

Local Transmission System

LTS

Local Transport Plan LTP


Notes European legislation to reduce acidification, ground level ozone and particles throughout Europe by controlling emissions of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and from large combustion plants in power stations. The temporary (Work numbered 5A on the Works Plansand temporary/permanent (Work numbered Works Plans) laydown areas required for the Scheme. The Laydown Area shown on the Works Plan and numbered Work 5A in Schedule 1 to the Order is the southern laydown area located in the southern part of the Order Limits andwill be up to 0.6ha in size. It will be used during construction of the Scheme only. The Laydown Area shown on the Works Plan and numbered Work 5B in Schedule 1 to the Order is the primary laydown area for the Scheme and will be up to 1.8ha in size and located immediately to the north of the Power Station Complex. It will be used during construction of the Scheme and for maintenance activities during operation. The authority responsible for developing, maintaining and applying a strategy for local flood risk management in their areas and maintaining a register of flood risk assets. Vehicles with a weight less than 3.5 tonnes (gross weight).A building that has been placed on the statutory list of buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest and protected by the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended). A spatial planning strategy introduced by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. A sub-regional body responsible for setting strategic direction and implementation of economic development.Statutory designation for places with wildlife or geological features that are of special interest locally. The Local Transmission System which transports gas from National Transmission System off-takes towards and between urban areas. In the area of the Schemethe PL1134 Barlaston to Sandon. A plan by a local Highway Authority that sets out a strategy for the future of transport in its area. The LTPadministrative area of the Scheme is the Staffordshire Local Transport Plan 3, adopted by Staffordshire County Council in 2011.

European legislation to reduce acidification, ground level ozone and particles throughout Europe by controlling emissions of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and from

on the Works Plans) Work numbered 5B on the

required for the Scheme.

The Laydown Area shown on the Works Plan and numbered southern laydown

located in the southern part of the Order Limits and be used during

The Laydown Area shown on the Works Plan and numbered primary laydown

ha in size and located immediately to the north of the Power Station

It will be used during construction of the Scheme and for maintenance activities during operation.

The authority responsible for developing, maintaining and applying a strategy for local flood risk management in their areas and maintaining a register of flood risk assets.

onnes (gross weight). A building that has been placed on the statutory list of buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest and

Planning (Listed Building and Conservation

A spatial planning strategy introduced by the Planning and

regional body responsible for setting strategic development.

Statutory designation for places with wildlife or geological

The Local Transmission System which transports gas from takes towards and

between urban areas. In the area of the Scheme, the LTS is

A plan by a local Highway Authority that sets out a strategy for the future of transport in its area. The LTP for the administrative area of the Scheme is the Staffordshire Local Transport Plan 3, adopted by Staffordshire County Council

Full Text Acronym Local Wildlife Site LWS

Made Ground -

Maintenance -

Manual for Streets MfS

Meaford Business Park

MBP

MBP Site -

Meaford Energy Centre (also referred to as the "Scheme")

MEC

MEC Site (also referred to as the "Site")

-

Meaford Energy Limited

MEL

Megawatts of electrical power

MWe

Megawatts of thermal power

MWth

Milligrams per normal cubic metre

mg/ Nm3

Multi Agency Geographical Information for the Countryside

MAGIC

National Character Area

NCA


Notes Wildlife rich sites selected for their local nature conservation value. Man-made deposits artificially placed comprising a wide variety of material e.g. concrete, brick etc previously developed sites. Maintenance can comprise inspections, repair, adjustments or alterations, removal, refurbishments, reconstruction, replacements and improvements. The guidance produced by the Department for Transport and Department for Communities and Local Government on road layout and balancing the needs of different road users, with a focus on residential roads, dated 29 March 2007.The business park with extant planning permission bearing planning references: 1998/35897/OUTMay 2007, 2010/13609/EXT and 2014/21379/EXTO)110,000 sqm of commercial, warehousing and business support activities on the MBP Site within which the majority of the Scheme will be constructed. The location of Meaford Business Park. The construction, operation, maintenance and eventual decommissioning of the Power Station Complex, the Gas Connection and the Electrical Connection, the construction and use of the Northern Access Road, the Laydown Areasand landscaping (Work numbered 7 in Schedule 1 to the Order). The area in which the Scheme will be constructed, operated and decommissioned as defined by the Order Limits.

The applicant for the Application and the developer of the Scheme. Measurement of electrical power.

Measurement of thermal power.

Unit of concentration of emission limit values.

A web-based mapping browser showing various geographical designations e.g. nature conservation sites, heritage sites.

Distinct natural areas of England, defined by a unique combination of landscape, biodiversity, geodiversity and cultural and economic activity.


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Wildlife rich sites selected for their local nature

made deposits artificially placed comprising a wide variety of material e.g. concrete, brick etc - typical of

Maintenance can comprise inspections, repair, adjustments reconstruction,

The guidance produced by the Department for Transport and Department for Communities and Local Government on road layout and balancing the needs of different road users,

n residential roads, dated 29 March 2007. The business park with extant planning permission (and

1998/35897/OUT and issued 1 2010/13609/EXT and 2014/21379/EXTO)) for

l, warehousing and business support activities on the MBP Site within which the majority

construction, operation, maintenance and eventual Power Station Complex, the Gas

, the construction Access Road, the Laydown Areas

and landscaping (Work numbered 7 in Schedule 1 to the

The area in which the Scheme will be constructed, operated and decommissioned as defined by the Order Limits.

cant for the Application and the developer of the

of emission limit values.

based mapping browser showing various geographical designations e.g. nature conservation sites,

reas of England, defined by a unique combination of landscape, biodiversity, geodiversity and


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Full Text Acronym National Cycle Network

NCN

National Grid Company

NGC

National Monuments Record

NMR

National Nature Reserve

NNR

National Planning Policy Framework

NPPF

National Planning Practice Guidance

NPPG

National Policy Statements

NPS

National Transmission System

NTS

Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project

NSIP

National Air Traffic Control Services

NATS

Natural England NE

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone

NVZ

Nitrous oxides NOx

Noise Policy Statement for England

NPSE

Noise Sensitive Receptor

NSR

Non-Technical Summary

NTS

Northern Access Road


Notes A network of signed and promoted cycle routes across the UK. National Grid's principal operations are the ownership and operation of regulated electricity and gas infrastructure networks. Currently known as English Heritage Archive.

Statutory designations, where places with wildlife or geological features that are significant at a national level.The National planning policy framework for England, dated March 2012 The Planning Practice Guidance web based resource for England first introduced in March 2014 (and which largely superseded planning policy statements (PPGs)) providing guidance on National planning policy and the operation of the planning system Overarching legislative policy concerning the planning and consenting of NSIPs in the UK. The strategic natural gas pipeline serving the UK.

As defined by the Planning Act 2008, which includes within the definition of an NSIP any onshore generating station in England and Wales of 50 Mwe capacity or above.-

The non-departmental government body responsibleEngland's natural environment. A designated area where land drains into and contributes to nitrate found in nitrate-polluted waters. One of the combustion products discharged by CCGT power stations . Policy that sets out the long term vision of government noise policy.

Receptors principally residential dwellings (existing or for which planning consent is being sought/ has been given)and any building used for long term residential purposes (such as nursing home). The non-technical summary of the Environmental Statement. The existing haul road to the MBP Site located off Meaford Road in the borough of Staffordshire being upgraded pursuant to the Order (work numbered 4 in Schedule 1 of the Order).

A network of signed and promoted cycle routes across the

Grid's principal operations are the ownership and operation of regulated electricity and gas infrastructure

ces with wildlife or geological features that are significant at a national level. The National planning policy framework for England, dated

e Guidance web based resource for England first introduced in March 2014 (and which largely superseded planning policy statements (PPGs)) providing guidance on National planning policy and the operation of

Overarching legislative policy concerning the planning and

The strategic natural gas pipeline serving the UK.

g Act 2008, which includes within the definition of an NSIP any onshore generating station in England and Wales of 50 Mwe capacity or above.

departmental government body responsible for

A designated area where land drains into and contributes to

One of the combustion products discharged by CCGT power

Policy that sets out the long term vision of government

Receptors principally residential dwellings (existing or for which planning consent is being sought/ has been given) and any building used for long term residential purposes

technical summary of the Environmental

The existing haul road to the MBP Site located off Meaford Road in the borough of Staffordshire being upgraded pursuant to the Order (work numbered 4 in Schedule 1 of

Full Text Acronym Okta -

Operation - Order -

Order Land -

Order Limits -

Ordnance Survey OS Otter Faeces Spraint Overhead Line OHL Part II A - Annual Average Flow Rate for surface water runoff

QBAR

Particulate Matter PM

Pathway -

Peak Particle Velocity PPV

PEIR site boundary

Percentage Heavy Goods Vehicles

%HGV

Permitted Development

-

Personal Protective Equipment

PPE

Pipeline Inspection Gauge

PIG

Planning Act 2008 PA 2008

Planning PINS


Notes A unit used in expressing the extent of cloud cover, equal to one eighth of the sky. The routine day to day functioning of the MEC. The Meaford Energy (Gas Fired Power Station) Order, being the development consent order to be made by the Secretary of State authorising the Scheme, a draft of which is submitted with the Application (Document Reference 3.1) The land shown on the Land Plan which is within the Order Limits The limits shown on the Works Plans within which the Scheme may be carried out. National mapping agency for Great Britain - Network of overhead electricity transmission linesThe section of EPA 1990 that deals with contaminated land.-

Very small solid particles discharged by CCGT power stations. The route by which contamination moves from a source to a given receptor. A term used to measure vibration through aWhen a vibration is measured, the point at which the measurement takes place can be considered to have a particle velocity. The wider site boundary identified for environmental survey purposes within the Preliminary Environmental Information Report. Percentage of traffic that is classified as Heavy Goods Vehicles in a 16hr period. Development that is deemed under legislation to have planning consent without the need to obtain planning permission. Equipment a person may wear to protect themselves from risks e.g. high-visibility jackets, gloves, steboots. Pipeline cleaning device.

England and Wales legislation which established the legal framework to apply for, examine and determine applications for Nationally Significant InfrastProjects. Executive agency supported by the Department for


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A unit used in expressing the extent of cloud cover, equal to

The routine day to day functioning of the MEC. The Meaford Energy (Gas Fired Power Station) Order, being the development consent order to be made by the Secretary of State authorising the Scheme, a draft of which is submitted with the Application (Document Reference 3.1) The land shown on the Land Plan which is within the Order

The limits shown on the Works Plans within which the

Network of overhead electricity transmission lines The section of EPA 1990 that deals with contaminated land.

Very small solid particles discharged by CCGT power

The route by which contamination moves from a source to

A term used to measure vibration through a solid surface. When a vibration is measured, the point at which the measurement takes place can be considered to have a

The wider site boundary identified for environmental survey vironmental Information

Percentage of traffic that is classified as Heavy Goods

Development that is deemed under legislation to have planning consent without the need to obtain planning

Equipment a person may wear to protect themselves from visibility jackets, gloves, steel toe capped

England and Wales legislation which established the legal framework to apply for, examine and determine applications for Nationally Significant Infrastructure

Executive agency supported by the Department for


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Full Text Acronym Inspectorate

Pollution Prevention Guidance

PPG

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon

PAH

Potential Contaminant Linkages

PCL

Power Station Complex

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Preliminary Environmental Information Report

PEIR

Public Right of Way PRoW

Pulverised Fuel Ash PFA Rail Bridge 104 -

Receptor -

Registered Parks and Gardens

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Remediation -

River Basin Management Plan

RBMP

Scheduled Ancient Monument

SAM

SCC Highway Works

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Notes Communities and Local Government which deals with planning appeals, national infrastructure, planning applications, examinations of local plans and other planning related and specialist casework in England and Wales. Environment Agency published guidance on pollution prevention and best practice. One of the combustion products discharged by CCGT power stations. The existence of a contamination source and a receptor where a pathway is also present linking the two.

The building element of the power station, including gas turbine building, Stack(s), HRSG(s), transformers, steam turbine building, admin/control building, heat interface building, pressure regulation installation, water tanks, car parking, internal site roads, workshop, water treatment plant, switchyard, switchgear room and surface and foul water drainage (please refer to Works numbered 1 and 6 in Schedule 1 to the Order). A report describing the preliminary environmental assessment during the pre-application process of an NSIP.

Paths on which the public have legally protected rights to pass. A solid waste product of coal fired power stations.The bridge known Railway Bridge 104 crossing the West Coast Mainline Railway at Grid reference SJ 891 371. An identified aspect of the environment - e.g. a resident, protected species, heritage asset, controlled water etc that may be affected by the Scheme and, as such, has been assessed as part of the EIA undertaken. Gardens and designed landscapes of special architectural and historic importance, placed on a national register by English Heritage. The clean up of contaminated soil to make it suitable and safe for future use. A management tool created by Environment Agency to use for integrated water resources management. A "nationally important" archaeological site or historic building, protected under the Ancient MonumentArchaeological Areas Act 1979. The construction of a new southern access by Staffordshire County Council to the MBP Site together with associated highway improvements including a new A34 Meaford Road

Communities and Local Government which deals with planning appeals, national infrastructure, planning applications, examinations of local plans and other planning

nd Wales. Environment Agency published guidance on pollution


The existence of a contamination source and a receptor where a pathway is also present linking the two.

The building element of the power station, including gas turbine building, Stack(s), HRSG(s), transformers, steam urbine building, admin/control building, heat interface

building, pressure regulation installation, water tanks, car parking, internal site roads, workshop, water treatment plant, switchyard, switchgear room and surface and foul

er to Works numbered 1 and 6 in

A report describing the preliminary environmental application process of an NSIP.

Paths on which the public have legally protected rights to

A solid waste product of coal fired power stations. The bridge known Railway Bridge 104 crossing the West

SJ 891 371. e.g. a resident,

protected species, heritage asset, controlled water etc - that may be affected by the Scheme and, as such, has been

Gardens and designed landscapes of special architectural and historic importance, placed on a national register by

The clean up of contaminated soil to make it suitable and

A management tool created by Environment Agency to use

A "nationally important" archaeological site or historic building, protected under the Ancient Monuments and

The construction of a new southern access by Staffordshire County Council to the MBP Site together with associated highway improvements including a new A34 Meaford Road

Full Text Acronym

Scheme (also referred to as the "MEC")

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Scoping Opinion -

Secretary of State SoS

Severn Trent Water STW Site (also referred to as the "MEC Site")

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Site of Nature Conservation Interest

SNCI

Site of Special Scientific Interest

SSSI

Site Waste Management Plan

SWMP

Sound Power Level SWL Sound Pressure Level SPL

Special Area of Conservation

SAC

Special Landscape Areas

SLA

Special Protection Area

SPA

Stack -

Stafford Borough SBC


Notes roundabout, footpath/cycleway, lighting and landscaping at Meaford Road, Stone, Staffordshire to be carried out pursuant to the planning permission (bearing planning reference S.14/07) dated 16 January 2015. The construction, operation, maintenance and eventual decommissioning of the Power Station Complex, the Gas Connection and the Electrical Connection, the construction and use of the Northern Access Road, the Laydown Areas and landscaping (Work numbered 7 in Schedule 1 to the Order). The Scoping Opinion provided by the Secretary of State in April 2014 and included in the Appendices to the Environmental Statement (Document Reference 6.4 (section 5.1)). The decision maker for a NSIP application and head of the relevant government department. In the context of the Scheme the decision maker is the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. - The area in which the Scheme will be constructed, operated and decommissioned as defined by the Order Limits. Non-statutory areas of local importance for nature conservation. A geological or biological conservation designation denoting a protected area in the UK. The strategic document dealing with the effective management of materials used for the construction and the operation of the Scheme ensuring that waste is considered at all stages of the Scheme. The SWMP will form part of the CEMP for the Scheme. The Sound Energy flow per unit of time. Logarithmic measure of the sound pressure of a relative to a reference value, the threshold of hearing.Area of protected habitats and species as defined in the European Union's Habitat Directive (92/43/EEC). Local designation to provide protection for locally significant and attractive landscapes. A designated area for birds under the European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds (2009/147/EC)The structure by which the exhaust gases and waste heat from the Scheme will be emitted to the atmosphere. . The borough council and relevant planning authority for the


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y, lighting and landscaping at to be carried out

bearing planning

maintenance and eventual decommissioning of the Power Station Complex, the Gas Connection and the Electrical Connection, the construction and use of the Northern Access Road, the Laydown Areas and landscaping (Work numbered 7 in Schedule 1 to the

The Scoping Opinion provided by the Secretary of State in included in the Appendices to the

Environmental Statement (Document Reference 6.4

application and head of the relevant government department. In the context of the Scheme the decision maker is the Secretary of State for

The area in which the Scheme will be constructed, operated and decommissioned as defined by the Order Limits.

statutory areas of local importance for nature

A geological or biological conservation designation denoting

The strategic document dealing with the effective management of materials used for the construction and the

eme ensuring that waste is considered at all stages of the Scheme. The SWMP will form part of the

Logarithmic measure of the sound pressure of a sound relative to a reference value, the threshold of hearing. Area of protected habitats and species as defined in the European Union's Habitat Directive (92/43/EEC).

vide protection for locally

A designated area for birds under the European Union 2009/147/EC)

s and waste heat from the Scheme will be emitted to the atmosphere. . The borough council and relevant planning authority for the


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Full Text Acronym Council Staffordshire County Council

SCC

Statement of Community Consultation

SoCC

SuDs Approval Body SAB Sulphur Oxides SOx

Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems

SuDS

Switchgear -

Tonnes per annum tpa Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons

TPH

Transport Analysis Guidance

TAG

Tree Preservation Order

TPO

Waste (England & Wales) Regulations 2011

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Water Framework Directive

WFD

Water Resources Act 1991

WRA

Weighted Sound Reduction Index

Rw

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

World Health Organisation

WHO

Works Plans -

Zone of Theoretical ZTV


Notes area within which the MEC Site is located. The county council and Highway Authority for the area in which the MEC Site is located. A statement describing how an applicant proposes to consult the local community about a project.

- One of the combustion products discharged by CCGT power stations. -

The combination of switches, fuses or circuit breakers used to control, protect and isolate electrical equipment. Can be air-insulated or gas-insulated. Unit for measuring waste produced. One of the combustion products discharged by the type of power station proposed by the Scheme. Guidance from the Department for Transport on how to assess transportation schemes first published on 29 October 2013 and last updated on 10 November 2014. A written order made by the local authority which makes it an offence to intentionally damage or remove a tree protected by that order without the authority's permission. Legislations for the waste prevent, manintroduction of waste hierarchy. The regulations apply to England and Wales only. The Water Framework Directive is a European Union directive which commits EU member states to achieve good qualitative and quantitative status of all water bodies by 2015. Legislation to prevent and minimise pollution of water.

Single-number quantity which characterises the airborne sound insulation of a material or building element over a range of frequencies when tested in a laboratory.Legislation which protects animals, plants and certain habitats in the UK. A United Nations agency concerned with public health.

The plans showing the numbered Works referred to in the Order and submitted with the Application (Document Reference 2.3). A computer generated plan showing a maximum area of the

The county council and Highway Authority for the area in

A statement describing how an applicant proposes to


The combination of switches, fuses or circuit breakers used equipment. Can be

One of the combustion products discharged by the type of

Guidance from the Department for Transport on how to assess transportation schemes first published on 29 October 2013 and last updated on 10 November 2014.

A written order made by the local authority which makes it an offence to intentionally damage or remove a tree protected by that order without the authority's permission. Legislations for the waste prevent, management and introduction of waste hierarchy. The regulations apply to

The Water Framework Directive is a European Union directive which commits EU member states to achieve good

ative status of all water bodies by

Legislation to prevent and minimise pollution of water.

number quantity which characterises the airborne ilding element over a

range of frequencies when tested in a laboratory. Legislation which protects animals, plants and certain

public health.

The plans showing the numbered Works referred to in the Order and submitted with the Application (Document

A computer generated plan showing a maximum area of the

Full Text Acronym Visibility


Notes surroundings within which a project could theoretically be viewed.


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