Hamilton Docks Hamilton Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1XF
Non Material Amendment to DC/22/3202/FUL - Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas (collectively known as the Norfolk Projects) are proposing to develop an artificial nesting structure for kittiwakes at the Port of Lowestoft in order to deliver compensation. The structure would be located seaward of the outer harbour wall (which is 4m tall) and comprises a wall like structure with shelves (for nesting). The proposed nesting structure would comprise three walls each 2.73m in height and 12.6m long. Each wall would support six nesting shelves, with the bottom shelf positioned 2m above ground level. The total height of the structure would be 4.73m with 0.73m rising above the 4m harbour wall. The structures would be encircled with a fence for security and the exclusion of ground predators - Change 1: Materials - Due to the Norfolk Projects desire to reduce the carbon footprint of the structures an alternative design has been proposed which reduces the overall concrete used in the structures. This is achieved by replacing some of the concrete parts with steel. This change does not in any way affect the function of the structures and only results in very minor changes to the appearance of them. The revised drawings illustrate the steel-based structure. Change 2: Orientation - Whilst planning the construction activities for the kittiwake walls with the contractor, it has been necessary to slightly alter the orientation of the structures to allow construction plant to maintain access to all parts of each structure. This is required for both construction and any maintenance activities. A change in orientation of approximately 20 degrees is required to maintain this access. This change has increased the overall length of the compound from 31m to approximately 40m. This increase in length is however within the agreement for lease area which has been agreed with the land owner (APB ports).