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Map shows the route of the underground pipeline
The local authority was asked to rule on whether the proposed centre, which will be built in woodlands next to Millerhill Marshalling Yard would need an environmental impact assessment before a planning application could be considered.
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Although the proposed building is described as 12 metres high and 50m by 38m in size, and will require pipes to travel alongside woodlands to Shawfair, the council ruled it did not require the assessment.
A report on behalf of Vattenfall a said: “The proposed development site is located in woodland noted on the Native Woodland Inventory which will be cleared for building works, informed by a Tree Survey and retaining existing trees where possible.”
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