Galloper Wind Farm Project - National Infrastructure Planning

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Magnitude and Significance of Operational Effect
7.3.11. The proposed GWF will increase the overall spread of WTGs visible on the
distant horizon line when visibility is very good. Whilst this will result in a
discernible difference to the horizon line in the immediate proximity of the
GGOWF, from this distance the proximity of the WTGs of the existing and
proposed WTGs means they will be perceived as a single distant feature on
the horizon line rather a than a series of disparate elements. As such, the
additional WTGs of the proposed GWF will not alter the existing character of
seaward views nor will they fundamentally change any of the key elements
within the existing view. The magnitude of operational effect is considered,
therefore, to be Low to Negligible. The sensitivity of this viewpoint is
regarded as High. The overall significance of operational effect is judged to
be Minor.
Viewpoint 4 North of Alderton
7.3.12. See wireframe and photomontage views (Figures 2842/WF/04 and
2842/PM/04).
Proposed View
7.3.13. When visibility is very good, a small number of the WTGs of the proposed
GWF will be visible as a distant feature in seaward views beyond the WTGs
of the GGOWF. The remaining WTGs of the proposed GWF will,
theoretically be seen extending approximately 3° to the east and 1° to the
southeast of the 34° portion of the seaward horizon line occupied by the
GGOWF. However, the additional 4° spread of the proposed WTGs within
the view will not, in reality, be visible due to the screening effects of
vegetation in the middle distance. The small number of proposed WTGs that
will be visible beyond the WTGs of the existing scheme will be distributed
relatively evenly within the existing spread of the existing WTGs and will
appear relatively recessive to them, due to their increased distance from the
viewpoint. There will, as such, be very little perceptible increase in the
density of WTGs visible on the horizon line, even when visibility is very
good. This is an inland view with many other onshore elements to distract
the eye.
Magnitude and Significance of Operational Effect
7.3.14. The lack of perceptible increase in breadth and density of WTG development
visible on the horizon line, over that already generated by the GGOWF,
means the magnitude of operational effect of the proposed GWF is
considered to be Negligible. The sensitivity of this viewpoint is regarded as
High. The overall significance of operational effect is assessed as Negligible.