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Galloper Wind Farm Project - National Infrastructure Planning

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interest within the view. Beyond the seafront, the middle and far distance of<br />

the view comprise a continuous, uninterrupted expanse of the North Sea. In<br />

the southeast sector of the seaward view, when visibility is good, there are<br />

distant views of the WTGs of the GGOWF, which are seen spanning<br />

approximately 26.5° of the horizon line. These WTGs, when visibility allows,<br />

form a focal point on the seaward horizon line to the southeast. At other<br />

times, the high level of marine traffic in the area often lends an element of<br />

visual interest and provides a series of mobile foci across the seaward view.<br />

In views along the coast to the south, the southern extents of Aldeburgh<br />

seafront can be seen. When visibility is good, there are also distant views<br />

available northwards along the coast towards the headland of Thorpeness,<br />

with the water tower, church tower and Sizewell power station all forming<br />

notable features on the northern horizon line.<br />

5.8.11. The London Array wind farms are located over 46.5km south of this<br />

viewpoint. Given their distance from the viewpoint, however, it is unlikely<br />

they will be visible in southwards views along the coast, even on the<br />

occasions when meteorological conditions for visibility are excellent. To the<br />

rear of the viewpoint, a range of hotels, tourist facilities, restaurants and<br />

residential buildings line the seafront, limiting wider views to the west.<br />

Existing Sensitivity of View<br />

5.8.12. Seafront properties and public amenities in the immediate vicinity of the<br />

viewpoint are well maintained and in good condition. There is also a diverse<br />

range of distant focal points on the headland in views along the coast to the<br />

north. When visible, however, the WTGs of the GGOWF can be seen in<br />

distant seaward views.<br />

5.8.13. Receptors would predominantly be residents and tourists. The sensitivity of<br />

the receptor is High.<br />

5.8.14. The magnitude of effect on receptors represented by this viewpoint is also to<br />

be considered as part of the cumulative assessment. See Section 8.6.<br />

Viewpoint 4 - North of Alderton<br />

Grid reference 634464, 242117<br />

Distance and Direction from GWF 39.1km to the west<br />

Distance and Direction from<br />

GGOWF<br />

32.5km to the west<br />

Receptor Residents/Road Users

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