Galloper Wind Farm Project - National Infrastructure Planning

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fact that they are in a vehicle will reduce their sensitivity compared to, for
example, walkers.
Effects on offshore receptors are also assessed. This group of receptors will
include the following:
� Workers on fishing, commercial and industrial ships. Their focus will be
on their line of work and, similar to outdoor land based workers, are
considered to have a Low to Medium sensitivity.
� Recreational or racing sailors. They are considered to be of Medium
sensitivity as, although they may have an interest in their surroundings,
they will be concentrating on sailing or racing.
� Passengers on ferry or cruising routes. They are considered to be of
Medium sensitivity as their primary objective will be the journey but
they will also have opportunities to enjoy the scenery.
Assessment of effects on offshore receptors is carried out as a desk-based
exercise and is not informed by visualisations or site based work.
Visitors
This category includes several visual receptor groups, each with different
objectives and levels of sensitivity to any change in the fabric or character of
the landscape and views arising from the proposed development. This group
includes those who are mainly concerned with enjoyment of the outdoor
environment but also those who may pursue indoor recreational pursuits
and is anticipated to include the following (arranged in decreasing
sensitivity):
� Those whose main preoccupation is the enjoyment of scenery (High
sensitivity).
� Recreational walkers and equestrians (High sensitivity)
� Those visitors engaged in cultural pursuits (High-Medium sensitivity)
� Cyclists (High-Medium sensitivity)
Public Paths
Where applicable, the effects on the visual amenity on public paths in the
vicinity of the site are assessed. Particular reference is made to effects on
National and Regional Trails and Cycle routes.