Amendments to Environmental Reports
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Amend the report title from Natura Impact |
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Amend the Natura Impact Report to include the following objectives.
Careful consideration shall be taken in areas containing sensitive habitats and species and in particular, Natura 2000 sites, environmental assessments shall be carried out to an appropriate level to safeguard these areas.
Ensure that walkways are taken inland from the river bank to prevent disturbance of habitat features and bird life. Adequate buffer distances shall be provided to prevent disturbance of birds, other species and riparian habitats and shall also incorporate where possible screening or use of existing topography to screen human movements. Ecological assessment will determine the appropriate locations, access types and routes and may also identify sensitive areas which are not suitable for additional public access.
Ensure that any proposals for access to the water or picnic areas, shall be confined to suitable locations within the existing settlement, which are already subject to human disturbance.
Ensure that walkways are appropriately designed and developed to allow room for birds and other species to withdraw.
Lighting shall be designed to take account of sensitive habitats and shall only be permitted, if deemed suitable and supported with an appropriate level of environmental assessment.
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