Galloper Wind Farm Project - National Infrastructure Planning

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September 2011
GALLOPER WIND FARM SUBSTATION
� Cyclists and footpath users – These groups are addressed under
the heading of visitors as they are generally less concerned with
the object of reaching their destination than with the enjoyment
of being outside and enjoying the landscape and available views.
17.1.33. Users of the roads identified above will vary in their level of
sensitivity to the proposed development depending primarily upon
the purpose for which they are travelling. For example, local residents
and those on business will be more preoccupied with achieving their
destination than in enjoying the scenery and the views available
along their route. In contrast, day trippers and longer term visitors to
the area are likely to be more concerned with the views they enjoy as
they travel, but the speed and direction of travel and the fact that they
are in a vehicle will reduce their sensitivity compared to, for example,
walkers.
Visitors
17.1.34. This category includes several visual receptor groups, each with
different objectives and levels of sensitivity to any change in the
fabric or character of the landscape and views arising from the
proposed development. This group includes those who are mainly
concerned with enjoyment of the outdoor environment but also those
who may pursue indoor recreational pursuits and is anticipated to
include the following (arranged in decreasing sensitivity):
� Those whose main preoccupation is the enjoyment of scenery
(High sensitivity).
� Recreational walkers and equestrians (High sensitivity)
� Those visitors engaged in cultural pursuits (High-Medium
sensitivity)
� Cyclists (High-Medium sensitivity)