Galloper Wind Farm Project - National Infrastructure Planning

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the proposed WTGs of the GWF will not form an unfamiliar element in the
distant seaward views already seen from the coastline. Whilst the additional
presence of the proposed WTGs on the horizon line will be perceptible in
views from the coastline within the unit, the distance and layout of the
proposed WTGs in relation to the WTGs of the GGOWF means they will not
significantly increase the overall spread or density of the WTGs seen in
views. The magnitude of operational effect of the proposed WTGs on the
existing character of the Stour and Orwell Estuaries regional seascape unit is
considered, therefore, to be Negligible. The sensitivity of the unit is assessed
as Medium. The overall significance of operational effect is judged to be
Negligible.
Table 11: Operational effects on Regional Seascape Units
Regional
Seascape Unit
Walberswick to
Thorpe Ness
Sensitivity
to type of
change
High to
Medium
Aldeburgh Bay High to
Medium
Hollesley Bay High to
Medium
Felixstowe/Deben
Estuary
Stour and Orwell
Estuaries
Medium to
Low
Magnitude
of
Operational
Effect
Low to
Negligible
Low to
Negligible
Low to
Negligible
Significance of
Operational Effect
Minor
Minor
Minor
Negligible Negligible
Medium Negligible Negligible