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Haven Yacht Club, 20nm west of the western extremity of the northern
wind farm. The closest marinas are Shotley Marina and Titchmarsh
Marina (Figure 16.9).
� The Inner Gabbard and The Galloper sandbanks are visited by
recreational angling charter parties on a regular basis, where the main
attraction is bass fishing. Diving activities in this area are infrequent due
to the distance from the shore and the limited interest of the sandbank
habitats.
5.7. Onshore Receptors
5.7.1. To determine the likely effects on onshore visual receptor groups, a range of
viewpoints have been selected to represent the likely extent and nature of the
visibility of the proposed development as seen by the visual receptor groups
at these viewpoints.
5.7.2. For continuity, the six representative viewpoints proposed in the SLVIA for
the GGOWF have been applied to this assessment, all as agreed with
consultees. Two additional viewpoints, one further to the north and one
further to the south, have also been added, to create a total of eight
representative viewpoints to assist in the visual assessment.
The viewpoints representative of each visual receptor groups is as follows:
� Local Residents - represented by viewpoint numbers 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8;
� The Travelling Public - represented by viewpoint number 4; and
� Visitors - represented by viewpoint numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
5.8. Representative Viewpoints
5.8.1. The eight viewpoint locations and their representative visual receptor groups
were identified and agreed upon through consultation with the Suffolk
Coastal District Council, Suffolk County Council and Natural England. They
are illustrated on Figure 06. The existing characteristics of these viewpoints
and receptor sensitivity to the type of change proposed are described below.
A synopsis of the viewpoints and receptor sensitivity can be found in the
Summary Table at the end of this section.
5.8.2. The existing views from land towards the GWF site from locations are shown
on Figures 2842/WF/01 to 2842/WF/08. The viewpoint descriptions below
describe the views illustrated, as well as the wider views beyond the extents
shown on the Figures, to give the full context.