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No.Condition Text
1.The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of this permission. The reason for the condition is :- The time limit condition is imposed in order to comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2.The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the plans (Drawing No. ATC10070-1000*, Site Map and Block Plan) received by the Local Planning Authority on 16th May 2012. The reason for the condition is :- For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the satisfactory development of the site in accordance with the approved plans.
3.A. The noise rating level from the operation of the wind turbine, assessed at the boundary of the nearest residential property, shall not exceed the background noise level at the same location (measured as LA90(10min), - the A weighted sound pressure exceeded for 90% of a 10 minute period with the turbine switched off) by more than 5 dB(A) at all wind speeds, as assessed under the methodology of BS 4142 (1997) (Method for rating industrial noise affecting mixed residential and industrial areas) and/or its subsequent amendments. B. The noise rating level from the operation of the wind turbine assessed 3 metres from the façade of the nearest residential property (or an alternative agreed location) shall not exceed the background noise level at the same location (measured as LA90(10min),- the A weighted sound pressure exceeded for 90% of a 10 minute period with the turbine switched off) by more than 3 dB(A) at all wind speeds, as assessed under the methodology of BS 4142 (1997) (Method for rating industrial noise affecting mixed residential and industrial areas) and/or its subsequent amendments. All measurements shall be carried out using an integrating-averaging sound level meter or equivalent system conforming to type 2 or better of BS EN 60651 and BS EN 60804. This shall be calibrated (calibrator compliant with BS EN 60942) in accordance with the procedure specified in BS 4142:1997 (or the equivalent relevant UK adopted standard in force at the time of the measurements). The reason for the condition is :- In the interests of the residential amenities of nearby properties.
4.The make of turbine to be installed at the agreed location on the site shall be the Zhejiang Huaying model HY5-AD5.6 and no other model. No alterations or modifications shall be made, no alternate turbines shall be substituted nor additional turbines installed at any time without written agreement from the Local Planning Authority. The reason for the condition is :- In the interests of the residential amenities of nearby properties and the visual appearance of the area.
5.The turbine hereby approved shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations. A log shall be kept of all maintenance and shall be available for inspection at the request of an officer of the Council. The reason for the condition is :- In the interests of the residential amenities of nearby properties.
6.At the request of the Local Planning Authority following the receipt of a complaint the wind turbine operator shall, at its expense, employ a consultant approved by the Local Planning Authority, to assess the level of noise emissions from the wind turbine at the complainant's property following the procedures described in Condition 3. A report of the assessment shall be provided in writing to the Local Planning Authority within 56 days of a request under this condition unless this period is extended by the Local Planning Authority in writing. If, after one year of operation, the noise of the turbine in operation continues to breach the noise levels set out in this planning permission, without the matter being resolved, the turbine shall be dismantled and shall not be brought back into use without the prior written agreement of the Local Planning Authority. The reason for the condition is :- In the interests of the residential amenities of nearby properties and to ensure procedures for the monitoring of sound from the wind turbine are in place.
7.As and when the wind turbine ceases to be operational, the use hereby permitted shall cease on the site and all structures, materials and equipment constructed or brought onto the land in connection with the use, shall be removed within 3 months of the cessation. details for the site's restoration shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval within 1 month of cessation and shall be carried out within 3 months of approval of the details. The reason for the condition is :- To ensure the full restoration of the site when the permitted operation ceases.