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Peak District National Park Transport Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document
25th November 2016
Following our appointment by the Peak District National Planning Authority, Arcus has now produced a consultation draft of a Transport Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document which seeks to ensure the planning, design and implementation of transport infrastructure reflects the special qualities of the National Park. It is intended the Supplementary Planning Document, when adopted, will…
Read MoreReview of DECC / DBEIS Wind Turbine Noise AM Report
17th November 2016
WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff were commissioned by DECC in 2015 to review the evidence around Amplitude Modulation (AM) in wind turbine noise with a view to recommending how excess AM could be controlled through a planning condition. The resulting Report was published by DECC’s successors, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (DBEIS), on 26…
Read MoreLocal Plan News – November 2016
11th November 2016
November Local Plan News This month’s contents: North Yorkshire County Council Joint Minerals and Waste Plan Hambleton District Council Local Plan Greater Manchester Spatial Framework For more information about Local Plan changes and representations, please contact Darren Hendley, MRTPI, Principal Planning Consultant Tel: 01904 715470, Email: darrenh@arcusconsulting.co.uk North Yorkshire County Council has…
Read MoreUK Government Publishes Review into Wind Turbine Noise Amplitude Modulation (AM)
27th October 2016The Government yesterday (26/10/2016) published its report on a review into Amplitude Modulation (AM) in wind turbine noise, which was initially commissioned by the former DECC and now falls under the remit of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (DBEIS). The review recommends that AM is measured using the method published by the…
Read MoreLocal Plan News – October 2016
18th October 2016This month’s contents: Dumfries and Galloway Council Hyndburn Borough Council Harrogate Borough Council For more information about Local Plan changes and representations, please contact Darren Hendley, MRTPI, Principal Planning Consultant Tel: 01904 715470, Email: darrenh@arcusconsulting.co.uk, Dumfries and Galloway Council has published draft Supplementary Guidance on wind energy development. The draft guidance provides information…
Read MoreJohn Allsopp shortlisted in Rising Star Green Energy Awards
6th October 2016
Arcus is delighted to announce that John Allsopp has been shortlisted in the Rising Star Award category for this year’s Green Energy Awards, hosted by Scottish Renewables. This builds on John’s success earlier this year when he was presented with the Professional Award at the Young Professionals Green Energy Awards. John joined Arcus as a graduate…
Read More2 MW Glen Noe Hydro Scheme Consented
21st September 2016
In September 2016, Argyll and Bute Council consented innogy Renewables UK Ltd’s Glen Noe Hydro Scheme via delegated powers. The 2 MW run-of-river hydroelectric scheme consists of three intakes, approximately 2.8 km of buried pipeline and a powerhouse with tailrace. The site is located within the Glen Noe Estate, near Loch Etive and approximately 5…
Read MoreMichael Reid celebrates a Decade at Arcus
8th September 2016
We are pleased to announce that our Associate Director for Acoustics, Michael Reid, has reached the milestone of a decade as part of the Arcus team. Michael is a true example of someone who puts quality and attention to detail at the top of his work agenda and has made an invaluable contribution to many…
Read MoreConsultation on Changes to the EIA Regulations in Wales
31st August 2016
Following on from Scotland, the Welsh Government is now consulting on proposals for making changes to the current Town and Country Planning (EIA) (Wales) Regulations 2016 in order to implement the new EIA Directive (2014/52/EU) and to make other changes to national legislation. The consultation will be open for 12 weeks from 22nd August to…
Read MoreEnhanced Frequency Response (EFR) Auction – Results Due 26th August 2016
25th August 2016
Balancing the electricity grid at exactly 50 Hz is tricky; managing different generation types, fluctuating loads, and intermittent renewable energy. National Grid responds to changes in system frequency by paying energy generators and consumers to provide a frequency response service, where they react to changes in grid frequency by either increasing or decreasing power output. However,…
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