The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022

15.  The LBBGIMP must include measures to increase the number of adult lesser black-backed gulls available to recruit to the AOE in accordance with the principles contained in the lesser black-backed gull compensation plan, must contain the relevant matters identified in section 4.6.2 of the lesser black-backed gull compensation plan and must include in particular: E+W+S

(a) details of the location where the compensation measures will be delivered and the suitability of the site to deliver the measures (including why the location is appropriate ecologically and likely to support successful compensation);

(b) details of landowner agreements demonstrating how the land will be bought or leased and assurances that the land management will deliver the ecology objectives of the LBBGIMP;

(c) details of the design of the predator control fencing including the type of fencing, the area and location of enclosure, and details of any other habitat management measures;

(d) an implementation timetable for the delivery of the predator control fencing and any other habitat management measures that ensures all compensation measures are in place to allow four full lesser black-backed gull breeding seasons prior to the operation of any turbine forming part of the authorised development;

(e) a fencing maintenance schedule;

(f) details of the proposed ongoing monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of the measures, including: survey methods; success criteria; adaptive management measures; timescales for the monitoring and monitoring reports to be delivered; and details of the factors used to trigger alternative compensation measures and/or adaptive management measures; and

(g) minutes from all consultations with LBBGSG.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 17 para. 15 in force at 5.3.2022, see art. 1