Glossary
Above Ground Installation: Equipment relating to the CO₂ Pipeline which is necessary for its operation and/or maintenance and which is located in a secure compound above ground level. The AGIs typically comprise of inspection and venting equipment, and associated infrastructure (including lighting, parking provisions, and Electrical and Instrumentation Kiosks (E&I Kiosks)).
Block Valve Station: An area containing a Block Valve (which is below ground) and Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Kiosk (which is above ground) and includes perimeter security fencing. A Block Valve is an underground valve which can isolate a section of pipeline if needed.
Constructability: A process which improves the ease and efficiency of building a new structure, identifies and eliminates obstacles, and reduces the chance of errors, delays, and cost overruns.
Order Limits: The outer limits within which the CO₂ pipeline will be constructed and operated, including the pipeline corridor and any temporary working areas that would be required to install the pipeline, such as access routes and construction compounds.
We consulted on the following proposed changes to the CO₂ pipeline from Elton in Cheshire, to Ysceifiog in Flintshire:
1. Ince Above Ground Installation (AGI) moved within same package of land
Location: Elton Lane, Ince, CH2 4LB
Latitude and Longitude: 53.27840350501213, -2.7984337028125483
Why the change was proposed: Engineering reasons and ongoing consultation with Peel
Description: The position of the Above Ground Installation (AGI) at Ince is to be changed but remains within the same plot of land. The area identified for the Ince AGI to the northeast of Elton and directly south of the Ince Park Biomass Energy Plant, on Elton Lane, is to remain the same. However, the position of the AGI within this plot of land will move and the Order Limits will be reduced to reflect this change.
2. Relocation of construction compound away from residential properties
Location: A5117/Cryers Lane, Elton, CH2 4LI
Latitude and Longitude: 53.26788615800609, -2.814615094353961
Why the change was proposed: In response to a request received during the statutory consultation
Description: The construction compound to the south of Elton is being merged with a second construction compound in response to responses received from stakeholders during our consultation. The construction compound to the south of Elton on Cryers Lane is being moved one field to the southwest and merged with a second construction compound to the east. The new construction compound will be further away from the houses at the junction of Cryers Lane and the A5117. It was originally placed directly opposite the houses, but the change should reduce the potential for disturbance from the compound to residents.
3. Extension of order limits to realign pipeline corridor
Location: Cryers Farm, Cryers Lane, Thornton-le-Moors, CH2 4LH
Latitude and Longitude: 53.2605772242430, -2.828406697736322
Why the change was proposed: Reduced impact to local ecology
Description: The Order Limits have been extended and modified to improve the constructability of the pipeline following a rerouting exercise, to ensure nearby woodland is avoided. The Order Limits ran parallel to the A5117, and then down, parallel to Thomas Green Lane towards the M56. The first proposal followed field boundaries, producing an irregular shape. The rerouting changed the position of the pipeline, moving it eastwards within Order Limits, reducing the amount of space available for work on the pipeline. The new Order Limits have been moved to the east to reflect the rerouting and allow for more space and flexibility to work.
4. Extension of order limits to realign pipeline corridor
Location: M53, Wervin, CH2 4HG
Latitude and Longitude: 53.23439560204819, -2.8603400702227932
Why the change was proposed: Engineering reasons, improved crossing of M53
Description: The Order Limits have been extended to improve the construction of the pipeline crossing over the M53. The pipeline and therefore the Order Limits cross the M53 opposite Wervin, and also cross Wervin Road to the north of Woodside Farm. The Order Limits cross the M53 opposite Wervin before heading northeast towards Picton. The addition to the Order Limits includes access over farmland heading northeast towards Picton Lane and Picton.
5. Extension of order limits to realign pipeline
Location: Liverpool Road, Backford, CH1 6PF
Latitude and Longitude: 53.233579472237636, -2.9025880807547897
Why the change was proposed: Engineering reasons due to requirements for utility crossings
Description: The Order Limits have been extended to improve the construction of the pipeline crossing of the A41 utilities by allowing a 90-degree angle. The current Order Limits cross Liverpool Road to the south of the industrial area containing The Five Villages Hall and Davies & Foster. The Order Limits will be expanded to the north to better allow for the construction of the pipeline to existing natural gas pipeline at a 90-degree angle.
6. Refining order limits and addition of new access from Station Road
Location: Land east of Holly Cottage, Station Road, Backford, CH1 6NT
Latitude and Longitude: 53.23428205558493, -2.9055991594392903
Why the change was proposed: Response to a request received during the statutory consultation and to improve access
Description: The Order Limits have been changed to reflect a new access route to the pipeline, following comments received during our consultation. The pipeline runs south of Station Road, southwest of Backford. Initially, access to the pipeline development was planned through farmland on a track which runs as a continuation of Demage Lane. Following consultation with landowners this has been relocated and the alternative route runs along an existing track at a 90 degree angle to Station Road, to the west of The Five Villages Hall and Davies & Foster.
7. Inclusion of Network Rail access track from Station Road
Location: Station House, Station Road, Backford, CH1 6NT
Latitude and Longitude: 53.23209367638012, -2.913181238584888
Why the change was proposed: Response to a request received during the statutory consultation and to improve access
Description: The Order Limits are being adjusted to include use of an existing Network Rail access track and to remove interaction with farm yard operations, as suggested by respondents within our consultation. The track runs parallel to the railway line, at a 90-degree angle from Station Road, and next to Station House. This was not previously included as access had been planned through farmland further to the west. The alternative Order Limits encompass the National Rail track that runs at a 90-degree angle from Station Road.
8. Revised access point from public highway
Location: The Briars, Overwood Lane, Mollington, CH1 6JA
Latitude and Longitude: 53.22573484062737, -2.928113263803709
Why the change was proposed: Response to a request received during the statutory consultation and to improve access
Description: The Order Limits are being amended to reduce the area of land included and support access to the pipeline from the nearest highway and improve the potential impact on Public Rights of Way access during construction works. Access will be gained from Overwood Lane as the closest highway to the works. The original Order Limits followed the field boundaries between Overwood Lane and Parkgate Road, limiting Public Rights of Way. Having considered concerns raised in consultation responses, the Order Limits have been reduced and the impacts on Rights of Way access improved. The Order Limits have been amended slightly to include access from Overwood Lane.
9. Extension of order limits and additional access
Location: Land at Oak Cottage Lower Aston Hall Lane, Hawarden, CH5 3EY
Latitude and Longitude: 53.19495546915421, -3.0370426313334584
Why the change was proposed: Improved access
Description: The Order Limits are being amended, particularly regarding access to the Aston Hall Block Valve Station (BVS). The Order Limits are to the south of Aston, running from the unnamed lane running parallel to Moorfield Road, around the properties in this area, up to Aston Hall Lane, and onwards towards Overlea Drive. The new Order Limits include an access road from the south of the existing Order Limits, from Lower Aston Hall Lane that runs northeast to southwest.
10. Additional access track from Lower Aston Hall
Location: 59 Lower Aston Hall Lane, Hawarden, CH5 3EX
The satellite image has been used to show the access track from Aston Hall Lane that we propose to use. This is not visible on a topographical map.
Latitude and Longitude: 53.195077593045966, -3.036903156399233
Why the change was proposed: Improved access
Description: The Order Limits are to the south of Aston, running from the unnamed lane running parallel to Moorfield Road, around the properties in this area, up to Aston Hall Lane, and onwards towards Overlea Drive. The original Order Limits had access to Aston Hall Lane up to The Barnyard. The Order Limits now cover the unnamed lane up to Aston Hall Lane.
11. Extension of order limits to accommodate revised pipeline route
Location: Gentone Village Road, Northop, CH7 6HS
Latitude and Longitude: 53.202749268013, -3.107026206392
Why the change was proposed: Response to a request received during the statutory consultation, to improve access and rerouting of pipeline to avoid power cables and ancient woodland present in the area.
Description: The Order Limits have been amended to reflect changes to the route of the pipeline and reduce the amount of land which would become unfarmable after the construction of the Northop Hall Block Valve Station (BVS). The Block Valve Station is to the south of the B5125, southeast of Highfield Hall. The original Order Limits placed the BVS in the middle of a field, rendering much of the field unsuitable for farming. The BVS and the associated pipeline have been moved to the north so access can be gained via the B5125, reducing the impact on farming land and moving the Order Limits to run parallel to the B5125. The adapted Order Limits also include an access lane to the BVS opposite Smithy Lane.
12. Relocation of Flint Above Ground Installation (AGI) to adjacent field
Location: Country Cottage Allt-goch Lane, Northop, CH7 6DL
Latitude and Longitude: 53.227032365397655, -3.1247237018779845
Why the change was proposed: Response to a request received during the statutory consultation
Description: The Order Limits have been amended to reflect a change in position of the Flint Above Ground Installation (AGI). The pipeline runs parallel to Allt-Goch Lane, with the pipeline and associated AGI to the southeast of the road. The original plan involved access to Llwyn Onn Lane and Llwyn Onn, as well as the length of Allt-Goch Lane. These roads are no longer access roads, apart from small sections of Allt-Goch Lane necessary to access the fields to the southeast where the AGI is situated. The AGI has been moved south to the field opposite Llwyn Onn Lane.
13. Removal of Coed-y-Cra Block Valve Station (BVS)
Location: Land North of T H Stephenson, Flint, CH6 5RA
Latitude and Longitude: 53.238508750373484, -3.1622364359059154
Why the change was proposed: After an engineering review, only 3 BVSs were required on the existing line. Coed-y-Cra was removed as it was closest to other BVSs on the route (Flint AGI and Cornist Lane BVS)
Description: The Order Limits necessary for the installation of Coed-y-Cra Block Valve Station (BVS) will be removed, as the BVS will no longer be built. The original Order Limits for the BVS were on farmland to the south of Sylfean Farm, to the east of Flint. The Order Limits included access along farm tracks used to access Sylfean Farm and neighbouring properties, as well as intersecting field boundaries. This area of the Order Limits will no longer be required.
14. Revision of order limits to avoid overhead power lines and include public highway access at Pentre Halkyn Block Valve Station (BVS)
Location: Land at Glan Llyn Isaf Lixwm Road, Brynford, CH8 8LR
Latitude and Longitude: 53.24948800569043, -3.2393924075946527
Why the change was proposed: Avoiding overhead powerlines and to improve access
Description: The Order Limits are being adjusted to avoid overhead power cables and to include access to the B5121 to enable the construction of the Pentre Halkyn Block Valve Station (BVS). The BVS sits to the east of the B5121, north of the crossroads with Ffordd Babell and Ffordd Groes, with the pipeline crossing the B5121 at a 90-degree angle. The original Order Limits covered the whole field. The new Order Limits encompass only the area of the field necessary for construction and also include a small access area on the B5121.
15. Land at Glan Llyn Isaf Lixwm Road, Brynford, CH8 8LR
Location: Land at Glan Llyn Isaf Lixwm Road, Brynford, CH8 8LR
Latitude and Longitude: 53.24948800569043, -3.2393924075946527
Why the change was proposed: To include additional land for new landscape planting
Description: The Order Limits are being adjusted to include additional planting to shield Pentre Halkyn Block Valve Station (BVS) in the view from existing properties and for the access road. The BVS sits to the east of the B5121, north of the crossroads with Ffordd Babell and Ffordd Groes, with the pipeline crossing the B5121 at a 90-degree angle. The original Order Limits did not run along the B5121 to the north, or along Ffordd Groes. The new Order Limits include an 8 metre planting buffer running north from the BVS along the B5121 and an 8 metre planting buffer and a 3 metre access track along Ffordd Groes.
16. Revision of order limits to allow public highway access at Babell Block Valve Station (BVS)
Location: Foel Dda Bach Racecourse Lane, Babell, CH8 8PS
The satellite image has been used to show the access track from Racecourse Lane that we propose to use. This is not visible on a topographical map.
Latitude and Longitude: 53.26235332405838, -3.2770645210686733
Why the change was proposed: To improve access
Description: The Order Limits have been adjusted to reduce the amount of land included and to include a connection to the public highway to facilitate the building of the Babell Block Valve Station (BVS). The BVS sits to the southeast of Racecourse Lane with the pipeline crossing this road just before the BVS. The original proposal included irregular boundaries but these have been straightened, reducing the amount of land within the Order Limits. The new Order Limits include access to a small section of Racecourse Lane for works access and an area of public highway where some traffic management is required to manage the safety of the site.
17. Extension of order limits to accommodate new field and improve Church Lane passing
Location: Land South of Holly House Old Aston Hill, Ewloe, CH5 3AH
Latitude and Longitude: 53.19569802195197, -3.044353011946411
Why the change was proposed: To improve access and pipeline rerouting of the pipeline
Description: The Order Limits are being expanded to accommodate a new field and improve the Church Lane crossing in response to the work we have carried out to refine the pipeline route. The Order Limits cross the A494 south of Old Aston Hill and Mountfield Road, following the line of Mountfield Road to the southeast. The original proposal required limited access across the A494 and in the fields to the southwest of Mountfield Road. The new Order Limits require additional land to the northwest of the A494, as well as other small parcels of additional land to allow for the construction of the pipeline. The rerouting means that extra land is needed to the south of Old Aston Hill, to the northwest of the A494, to accommodate the new pipeline route.
18. Extension of order limits to accommodate pipeline rerouting
Location: Lea Farm Station Road, Mollington, CH1 6NT
Latitude and Longitude: 53.23012955220991, -2.914367487039782
Why the change was proposed: Minor pipeline rerouting to improve constructability
Description: The Order Limits are being expanded to accommodate a rerouting of the pipeline. The pipeline and its Order Limits run southeast to the north of Mollington, crossing Grove Road, before heading northeast to the south of Station Road. The Order Limits have been expanded to include more farmland on Station Road and Grove Lane.
19. Inclusion of land at Wood Farm to include a construction compound and access from public highway
Location: Uned 6 Deeside Lane, Sealand, CH5 2LQ
Latitude and Longitude: 53.201315376828, -2.9673466669229067
Why the change was proposed: For construction requirements and to improve access
Description: The Order Limits are being increased to include an additional construction compound and access. The Order Limits include Deeside Lane, running southeast, industrial land on Wood Farm Compound to the northeast of Deeside Lane, and the access track that runs past Woodfield Cottage to Sealand Road (A548). Following discussions with the landowner, an additional compound is proposed on land north of the Deeside River Crossing and the order limits extended to include the compound and access from the public highway.
20. Southbound extension of Order Limits parallel to Chorlton Lane to accommodate drainage channel with working area connecting to an existing water course
Location: Higher Inlooms, Chorlton Lane, Poplarhall, Cheshire, CH2 4BN
Latitude and Longitude: 53.23562622041646, -2.8827746595149097
Why the change was proposed: To improve drainage around the Rock Bank Block Valve Station (BVS)
Description: The Order Limits are being increased to include land running southeast, reaching a river to the Shropshire Union Canal. The Order Limits included land to the west of Chorlton Lane, and to the east of Backford, and then proceeded southeast, parallel to Chorlton Lane, on the east of the Lane. The new Order Limits include a small tract of land running parallel to Chorlton Lane to the west of the road, for a drainage channel to aid surface water drainage from the BVS. The Order Limits include the head of a small water body from the Shropshire Union Canal at the junction of Chorlton Lane and Caughall Road. The Order Limits include a small area of Chorlton Lane, near the junction with Caughall Road for access.
21. Eastbound extension to Order Limits to accommodate existing drainage channel and partial of inclusion of existing pond
Location: The Briars, Overwood Lane, Mollington, Cheshire, CH1 6JA
Latitude and Longitude: 53.22568784341885, -2.9265051953459618
Why the change was proposed: To improve drainage around the Mollington Block Valve Station (BVS)
Description: The Order Limits are being increased to the east to include a small section of the pond directly south of the junction between Overwood Lane and Townfield Lane. The original Order Limits crossed Overwood Lane to the west of the junction with Townfield Lane, running south towards the A540. The Order Limits have been expanded to allow the construction of a drainage channel from the Mollington BVS into the pond to direct surface water drainage from the BVS.
22. Southbound extension of Order Limits by North Wales Expressway to include watercourse
Location: Adjacent to Village Road, Northop Hall, A55, Northop Hall, Flintshire, CH7 6HS
Latitude and Longitude: 53.200551226501155, -3.105548729188766
Why the change was proposed: To improve drainage around the Northop Hall Block Valve Station (BVS)
Description: The Order Limits are being extended to the south to include a tributary of Wepre Brook which runs along the A55 and Chester Road. The Order Limits run parallel to the B5125 and include the Northop Hall Block Valve Station to the south of the B5125, and to the west of the junction with Smithy Lane. The Order Limit then moves southeast and runs parallel to the A55. The Order Limit is being increased to the south to include a small part of the tributary river of Wepre Brook, just after it crosses the A55, to allow for surface water drainage from the Northop Hall BVS.
23. Eastbound extension to Order Limits to accommodate a connection to an existing drainage channel
Location: Bryn Ffuan Allt-Goch Lane, Northop, Flintshire, CH7 6DL
Latitude and Longitude: 53.22759324824475, -3.1243627413781034
Why the change was proposed: To improve drainage around the Flint Above Ground Installation (AGI)
Description: The Order Limits have been extended to the east to include the waterway that runs parallel to Allt-Goch Lane after the junction with Coed Onn Road. The pipeline runs parallel to Allt-Goch Lane, with the pipeline and associated AGI to the southeast of the road. The new Order Limits include a small section of the waterway to the east of Allt-Goch Lane and the northeast of the BVS. This will allow for surface water drainage from the Flint BVS into this water body.
24. Westbound extension to accommodate drainage channel, larger working area provided to allow for connection to existing watercourse Afon Nant-Y-Flint
Location: Fernside Cottage, Nant Road, Flint, Flintshire, CH8 8BD
Latitude and Longitude: 53.24413062573336, -3.175838722903538
Why the change was proposed: To improve drainage around the Cornist Lane Block Valve Station (BVS)
Description: The Order Limits are being expanded to the west of the Cornist Lane Block Valve Station to allow for the building of a drainage channel that connects to the Afon Nant-Y-Flint. The original Order Limits ran southeast from Cornist Lane, leaving the majority of the field to the west untouched. The new Order Limits include the tree line and an additional 10-metre track running west along Cornist Lane up until Afon Nant-Y-Flint. This allows for an access track to construct a surface water drainage channel, as well as preserving the tree line.
Key consultation documents
We consulted on the 24 additional, localised changes we need to make to the proposed CO₂ pipeline – you can find the key documents for this consultation below.
Revised order limits
This document outlines the Order Limits as revised.