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horizon line by approximately 1.5° and will slightly reduce the degree of
visual separation between the northern and southern cluster of the GGOWF.
A small group of proposed WTGs will lie in front of the southern area of the
GGOWF and they will appear as larger elements in the view. The distance of
the existing GGOWF and proposed GWF WTGs from the viewpoint,
however, means the northern and southern WTG clusters will still appear as
separate focal points on the horizon line and the overall increase in WTG
spread on the far distant horizon will not be significant in the context of the
overall scale and extent of the existing view visible from this viewpoint. The
WTGs of the proposed GWF will not alter the existing character of the view
nor will they fundamentally change any of the key elements within the
existing view. The magnitude of operational effect of the proposed WTGs is
judged, therefore, to be Negligible. The sensitivity of this viewpoint is
assessed as High. The overall significance of operational effect is judged to be
Negligible.
7.3.26. In close proximity to this viewpoint, at lower elevations along the revetment
path and on the beach itself, seaward views are more intimate and enclosed
in character, with the eye commonly distracted by groyne structures and
coastal defence signage in the foreground. This enclosure and visual clutter
will tend to compartmentalise and fragment views towards the changes on
the horizon line arising from the proposed WTGs. The magnitude and
significance of operational effect on users of the beach at the Naze arising
from the proposed WTGs of the GWF is also considered to be Negligible.
Viewpoint 8 - View from The Promenade, Southwold
7.3.27. See wireframe and photomontage views (Figures 2842/WF/08 and
2842/PM/08).
Proposed View
7.3.28. When visibility is excellent, there will be very distant views towards the
proposed WTGs in the southeast-south sector of the seaward view. The
proposed WTGs will be seen to extend a further 9.5° north of the 16° span of
the horizon line already occupied by the WTGs of the GGOWF. This 9.5°
increase will not, however, impinge on the 90° eastward view: the direct view
seen straight out to sea from the promenade and beach at Southwold. It is
unlikely that the southern area of the GWF will be visible as they will be
beyond the horizon line, due to the effects of the curvature of the earth. The
arrangement of the proposed WTGs in relation to the arrangement of the
GGOWF WTGs, and distance from the view point and the effects of the
curvature of the earth means that there will be little visual overlap between
the two schemes. There will be no significantly perceptible increase in WTG
density on the horizon line within the existing spread of the existing WTGs.