Appendix 13.1 Socio-economics Local Study Area Definition – Analysis

This appendix sets out technical analysis underpinning the Onshore Socio-economics EIA Report.

This appendix provides the Socio-economics local study area definition – analysis: results of analysis undertaken to establish best-fit local authority-based local study area, using 60-minute drive time catchment as a proxy.

A 60-minute drive time catchment based on the epicentre of onshore activity – Skateraw – has been converted to a best fit local authority-area. Inclusion of local authority areas in the Socio-Economics local study area is based on an analysis of the share of the local authority area population within the bounds of the 60-minute drive time catchment. Local authorities with more than 50% of their population falling within the 60-minute drive time catchment of a facility has been included in the Socio-economics local study area.

Professional judgement has also been used to qualify the Socio-Economics local study area. Results have also been corroborated through comparison with 2011 Travel to Work Areas (TTWA).

Table A13.1.1 Share of Local Authority Area Population within Bounds of Skateraw Epicentre of Impact 60-miute Drive Time Catchment