Galloper Wind Farm Project - National Infrastructure Planning

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September 2011
GALLOPER WIND FARM SUBSTATION
southern tip of the character type. The magnitude of effect is assessed
as Low and the significance of effect as Moderate-Minor up to
approximately 200m from the onshore cable connection corridor, for
the duration of the construction phase, reducing with increasing
distance.
9.1.5. The sensitivity of the Estate Sandlands is assessed as Medium. The
magnitude of effect is assessed as High and the significance of effect as
Major-Moderate up to approximately 200m from the onshore cable
connection corridor, for the duration of the construction, reducing
with increasing distance.
9.1.6. No landscape effects are anticipated on the Ancient Estate Claylands
landscape character type during the construction of the cable corridor
as they lie at a minimum distance of 2km from the corridor and the
works are not anticipated to be visible from this type.
Effects of the Substation and Connection to the National Grid
during Construction
9.1.7. This work comprises the substation, the sealing end compounds and
gantries, the cable corridors between the substation and the sealing
end compounds and gantries, and construction of the profiled
landform.
Magnitude of Effect on Landscape Character around the Site
9.1.8. The effects on landscape character would be greatest to an area of land
closest to the site, decreasing with distance and with the influence of
existing built development and tree screening around the site. These
effects would reduce more quickly with increased distance where
there is existing built development (e.g. to the east of the site) or
significant trees and woodland that would buffer the proposed
development from adjacent land areas (e.g. to the north of the site).
9.1.9. The proposed development with the ‘additional mitigation area'