Galloper Wind Farm Project - National Infrastructure Planning

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September 2011
GALLOPER WIND FARM SUBSTATION
Sensitivity to Change
4.3.10. This landscape character type has been subject to considerable change
associated with the A12 trunk road and suburbanisation is evident
within the rural landscape. Industrial-scale agricultural buildings
have affected the landscape where their development has not been
adequately screened. Elsewhere, however, the rural qualities of the
landscape remain largely intact.
4.3.11. Whilst the woodland and boundary vegetation serve to moderate the
potential sensitivity of this landscape character type, the historic
nature of many features and characteristics of this landscape increases
its sensitivity to the type of change proposed. It is considered,
therefore, that the sensitivity of the Ancient Estate Claylands to the
type of change proposed by the substation development, outwith its
area is High-Medium.
Coastal Dunes and Shingle Ridges
4.3.12. This landscape character type is characterised by a flat or gently
rolling landform of sand or shingle colonised by low-lying, fragile
forms of vegetation. This results in an open, uncluttered and vast
landscape where occasional large buildings, fishing huts and boats
gain visual prominence in the landscape. There are structures and
activities associated with tourism present in the landscape, such as
beach huts and piers.
4.3.13. This landscape character type lies at a minimum distance of 0.5km
east of the substation site and the route of the onshore connection to
the substation passes through it.
Sensitivity to Change
4.3.14. This is a highly dynamic and fragile landscape character type whose
ongoing maintenance has been compromised by coastal
development.