Galloper Wind Farm Project - National Infrastructure Planning

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September 2011
GALLOPER WIND FARM SUBSTATION
retained and enhanced’ (paragraph 4.2.1)
Landscape Sensitivity to Change
3.2.24. Given the high value, open character and the unique nature of the
lowland landscapes within the AONB, the sensitivity of this
designated landscape to the change proposed by the offshore wind
farm substation is considered to be High, in accordance with the
methodology in Appendix 1. Nationally designated landscapes, which
have statutory protection, have a high value and a High sensitivity.
3.3. Suffolk Heritage Coast
3.3.1. The Suffolk Heritage Coast is a designated area of coastline located
within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB and extending offshore,
covering the Suffolk Coast between Kessingland and Felixstowe. The
eastern edge of the Suffolk Heritage Coast follows the line of Sandy
Lane which lies a few metres east of the proposed cable sealing
compounds and gantries, and approximately 0.25km east of the main
substation compound. The onshore connection will pass through this
designated area of coastline. The designation of this narrow coastal
strip recognises the local importance of its high scenic quality and its
largely unspoilt nature and the need for these assets to be
safeguarded.
3.3.2. There is no specific policy for the Suffolk Heritage Coast designation
listed in the adopted Suffolk Coastal Local Plan.
Landscape Sensitivity to Change
3.3.3. Given the local importance of its high scenic quality and its largely
unspoilt nature, the sensitivity of the Suffolk Heritage Coast to the
change proposed by the offshore wind farm substation is considered
to be High-Medium, in accordance with the methodology in
Appendix 1. Heritage coasts, although nationally designated, are
protected only via local plan policy.