4. Normas Técnicas de Interoperabilidad
4.7 Norma Técnica de Interoperabilidad: Protocolos de intermediación de datos
4.8.2. Modelo de datos
questions. As a result of the findings of this assessment it was recommended that a Sustainability Checklist was created in order to help environmentally inform specific interventions and to aid in the delivery of mitigation and monitoring of any negative effects, as well as offer opportunities for the enhancement of positive effects. The detailed findings of the assessment can be found in the Matrix Tables 5, 6 and 7. However, the findings of the assessment can be summarised as follows.
5.1 Summary of Findings Overarching Objectives
As would be expected of a strategy of this kind the overarching objectives come out favourably in the assessment against the environmental objectives relating to access. While no significant negative effects have been identified a number of potential
negative effects have been identified. These relate to the physical impact that increased visitor numbers could have on environmental parameters such as the natural and historic environment, as well as the increase in travel and emissions that would be associated with this rise in visitor activity.
Strategic Actions
In line with the findings for the assessment of the Overarching Objectives the Strategic Action assessment scores positively against the access related environmental
parameters. The majority of effects relate to the Strategic Action relating to the consolidation and improvement of the existing infrastructure, paths and routeways as this could lead to the expansion of this network through new paths, routes and car parks. For the most part these actions score positively as the emphasis is on the
management of access, however dependant on where specific interventions take place there is the potential for negative effects where the aspiration for access comes into conflict with environmental parameters such as the protection of biodiversity and fragile historic environment assets. As it is difficult to identify to any specific degree the nature of these negative effects at this level the creation of an ongoing assessment at the lower level was recommended in order to fully cover all potential effects. Further information on this can be found below with regards to the Sustainability Checklist.
Sustainability Checklist
As a result of the findings of the assessment and the nature of the Interpretation and Access Strategy Consultation Document the need for a method for identifying and mitigating potential effects at site level became apparent. To this end a Sustainability Checklist was recommended in order to catch these effects and to build in mitigation at the site/project level. In light of this the Sustainability Checklist has been put through a compatibility matrix with the SEA Objectives in order to ascertain and test its
effectiveness. As can be seen from Table 7 the questions put forward for inclusion within the checklist are compatible with at least two of the identified environmental objectives and therefore, taken as whole, ensure adequate environmental consideration of actions brought forward. As can be seen in the Sustainability Checklist contained within the strategy the application of this checklist allows for mitigation to be written in to each action and will inform decisions as to whether or not to bring forward any specific action.
significant positive effect positive effect
/ positive and/or negative effect negative effect
significant negative effect ? uncertain effect
O neutral effect
Biodiversity, Flora and Fauna Population and Human Health Soil Air Climatic Factors Cultural Heritage and Landscape
Environmental Parameter
Overarching Objectives
Prevent damage and encourage favourable condition to
designated sites and protected species and undesignated
biodiversity, flora and fauna
Manage access to the Wall appropriately to avoid damage to habitats and disturbance to wildlife, by heavy public use of sensitive areas
Protect the public from potential hazards on site
Promote enjoyment, understanding and access to natural and cultural heritage
Safeguard soil quality and quantity
Limit air pollution and reduce the need to travel
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Protect and where appropriate enhance the historic environment and landscape value
Manage access to the site appropriately to avoid damage to historic assets by heavy public use of sensitive areas
That more people become aware of the Wall’s significance
A visit to the Wall should be an enjoyable, inspiring and creative experience
A visit to the Wall should be an educational experience
That the Wall acts as a catalyst for people to learn more about history in general
That the Wall itself is accessible, both physically and intellectually
O/ /
The main thrust of these objectives and
the strategy behind them is to encourage
people to visit the Wall. This will lead to
more pressure on habitats and species in the environs of the
Wall through an increase in visitor
activity along its length. While the
objectives score negatively against the
parameter there are opportunities for the natural environment in terms of making more of the natural
experience of the Wall through interpretation as well
as increased awareness and better
stewardship of the natural environment.
As the aim of the objective is to encourage access to the Wall we consider
that this will score positively against the
environmental objective as the creation of a cohesive
access strategy along the length of the Wall
will enable that access to be managed
more closely. For example, the approach to access
and interpretation will help keep visitors
to identified pathways, decreasing
the potential for effects on the natural
environment.
The physical nature of the Wall presents challenges in this area. The strategy proposes that access is controlled in such a
way as to manage potential health and safety issues. Guiding
movement along the extent of the Wall is
key to the access strategy and in this regard a sustainability
checklist has been developed to ensure that health and safety
implications are considered in the development of access options. Overall this is considered to be an improvement on the current situation. The overarching objectives directly relate to the assessment objective.
The key purpose of the strategy is to
foster greater awareness of the
Wall, encourage recreational use and
to facilitate the understanding of the
Wall and its importance.
O/
The access strategy will potentially involve and increased take of land currently in agricultural use.
There are also potential tensions between this land- take and forestry cover. However, the
land-take is likely to be relatively small and subsequently the
effect is not considered to be
significant
O/
In general terms, the encouragement of greater access to the Wall will lead to more
people visiting sites along its length. This has the potential lead to score negatively against the environmental objectives for these parameters. Rather than reducing the need to travel this will increase and with it the associated emissions. However,
we do not consider these effects are likely to be significant as the creation of a strategic approach to access of the Wall offers the opportunity to manage access in
terms of providing/promoting sustainable transport methods.
Greater awareness of the Wall through the encouragement of access and understanding of the
monument and the important part its landscape setting plays in
its understanding means that the objectives score positively against this environmental objective.
While any increase in visitor activity will lead
to more pressure on these sites we do not consider the type and scale of interventions discussed in the strategy
are likely to have a produce negative effects
As the aim of the objectives is to encourage access to the Wall we consider
that this will score positively against the
environmental objective as the creation of a cohesive
access strategy along the length of the Wall
will enable that access to be managed
more closely. For example, the approach to access and interpretation will help keep visitors
to identified pathways, decreasing
the potential for effects on the historic
environment.
Biodiversity, Flora and Fauna Population and Human Health Soil Air Climatic Factors Cultural Heritage and Landscape Environmental
Parameter
Strategic Actions
Prevent damage and encourage favourable condition to designated sites and protected species and undesignated
biodiversity, flora and fauna
Manage access to the Wall appropriately to avoid damage to habitats and disturbance to wildlife, by heavy public use of sensitive areas
Protect the public from potential hazards on site
Promote enjoyment, understanding and access to natural and cultural heritage
Safeguard soil quality and quantity
Limit air pollution and reduce the need to travel
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Protect and where appropriate enhance the historic
environment and landscape value
Manage access to the site appropriately to avoid damage to historic assets by heavy public use of sensitive areas Develop the Interpretation O The scale of interpretation interventions will be
such that there are unlikely to be effects on this objective. Potential for interpretation to also cover natural environment interests Positive effects as on site interpretation
can help manage visitor activity
Positive effects as on site interpretation
can help manage visitor activity
Significant positive effects likely as the
environmental objective relates directly to the strategic action O The scale of interpretation interventions will be
such that there are unlikely to be effects on this objective. O The scale of interpretation interventions will be
such that there are unlikely to be effects on this objective. O The scale of interpretation interventions will be
such that there are unlikely to be effects
on this objective.
Positive effects as on site interpretation
can help manage visitor activity and
enhance the experience of the historic environment and the its landscape
setting
Positive effects as on site interpretation
can help manage visitor activity
Providing Educational and Interpretive
Resources No Strong Link
O
The action may lead to off site access to be developed as well
through web resources etc.
No Strong Link
Significant positive effects likely as the
environmental objective relates directly to the strategic action No Strong Link O
The action may lead to off site access through web services
etc
O
The action may lead to off site access through web services
etc
•
Positive effects are predicted through increased awareness
in the historic environment
O
The action may lead to off site access to be developed as well
through web resources etc.
Consolidate and Improve the Existing Infrastructure Paths and Routeways
O/ /
Positive effects are predicted through
effective infrastructure management of access. Any new interventions have the potential to affect
the natural environment
Positive effects are considered likely as
through the path infrastructure visitor
activity can be managed away from
sensitive areas
Positive effects are considered likely as the improvement of existing paths etc
aims to manage visitor activity in order to minimise
risk and control access
Significant positive effects likely as the
strategic action relates to facilitating
access to the Wall and its surrounding
environment
O
While the action may involve land take for
car parking/new paths etc this is likely
to be minimal in nature and not
significant
Developing linkages with public transport facilities and existing
visitor services of other attractions in the area this can be seen as positive
against current visitor practices
Developing linkages with public transport facilities and existing
visitor services of other attractions in the area this can be seen as positive
against current visitor practices
O/ /
Positive effects are predicted through
effective infrastructure management of access. Any new interventions have the potential to affect
the historic environment
Positive effects are considered likely as
through the path infrastructure visitor
activity can be managed away from
sensitive areas
Biodiversity, Flora and Fauna Population and Human Health
Soil Air Climatic Factors Cultural Heritage and Landscape
Environmental Parameter
Sustainability Checklist Questions
Prevent damage and encourage favourable condition to designated sites and protected species and undesignated biodiversity, flora and fauna
Manage access to the Wall appropriately to avoid damage to habitats and disturbance to wildlife, by heavy public use of sensitive areas Protect the public from potential hazards on site Promote enjoyment, understanding and access to natural and cultural heritage
Safeguard soil quality and quantity
Limit air pollution and reduce the need to travel
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Protect and where appropriate enhance the historic
environment and landscape value
Manage access to the site appropriately to avoid damage to historic assets by heavy public use of sensitive areas
Is the proposal identified in an existing Core Path Plan or Development Plan? Is the proposal a currently maintained path or route? Does the proposal provide linkages between existing Core Paths?
Will the proposal help deliver aspirational Core Paths? Is the proposal on the remains of the Antonine Wall? Is the proposal within the Buffer Zone of the Antonine Wall?
Will the proposal impact, either directly or indirectly of any other known
archaeology?
Are there issues for the proposal in terms of land management and
privacy/security implications? Are there any public safety implications associated with the proposal?
Will the proposal have implications for protected habitats and species? Will the proposal necessitate the removal of trees?
Is the proposal accessible from public transport services? Will the proposal encourage non-vehicular travel? Will the proposal utilise locally sourced materials?
6. Cumulative, secondary and synergistic effects
The cumulative and synergistic effects of the strategy for the environment as a whole will likely be significantly positive. This is mainly due to the significant benefits which have been identified for the historic environment (cultural heritage) and landscape topics as well as positive benefits for population and human health (through
encouraging greater connectivity and access). No significant negative effects have been identified through the assessment which could accumulate and in fact the majority of other environmental factors have been scoped out of the assessment because the strategy does not affect these in any significant way. Overall, positive synergistic effects are anticipated as a result of the combined application of this strategy along with the FRE (AW) WHS management plan and the core path plans and access strategies for the relevant Local Authorities.