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5.8.25. The viewpoint illustrates those views primarily available to visitors using the
elevated coastal footpath. Visual receptor groups also represented by this
viewpoint include local residents, local and day visitors to the beach and
tower and ornithologists. In consideration of these factors, the sensitivity of
the receptor is considered to be High.
5.8.26. The magnitude of effect on receptors represented by this viewpoint is also to
be considered as part of the cumulative assessment. See Section 8.6.
Viewpoint 8 - View from The Promenade, Southwold
Grid reference 650978, 276154
Distance and Direction from GWF 42.4 km to the northwest
Distance and Direction from
GGOWF
42.6km to the northwest
Receptor Residents/Tourists
Designations Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB
Landscape Character Type n/a
Regional Seascape Unit n/a
Existing View
5.8.27. The viewpoint is located adjacent to a small green located south of the centre
of Southwold along the seafront promenade. The town centre is located
behind a line of cottages and terraced houses to the rear of the viewpoint.
The viewpoint is in an elevated position above the beach where there is a line
of beach huts and a walkway. The promenade runs parallel to the cottages
and to the edge of the green. There are open views towards the North Sea and
an open skyline, with Southwold pier forming a landmark to the north. To
the south of the viewpoint, the open views towards the North Sea continue,
with the beach at the Denes extending below and beyond the promenade.
There are usually a number of large shipping vessels visible on the seaward
horizon to the east, forming a series of very slow-moving foci within the
view.
5.8.28. When visibility is good, there are distant views along the coast to the south
towards the headland of Thorpe Ness where the buildings, pylons and
infrastructure associated with Sizewell power station forms a focal point and
land mark feature. When visibility is excellent, it will also be possible for