Galloper Wind Farm Project - National Infrastructure Planning

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September 2011
GALLOPER WIND FARM SUBSTATION
discussed in section 8.1.1 would lead to similar effects on landscape
character as those assessed without the ‘additional mitigation area'.
While the landform with the ‘additional mitigation area’ would be
slacker and tie into the existing landform north of Sizewell Gap road
more gradually, the extent, magnitude and significance of effects on
landscape character would be similar with or without the additional
landform. The effects of the proposals with and without the
‘additional mitigation area’ are, therefore, not specifically discussed
further in this section.
9.1.10. Construction of the proposed development with the ‘additional
mitigation area' discussed in section 8.1.1 would lead to similar effects
on landscape character as those assessed without the ‘additional
mitigation area'. The effects of the proposals with and without the
‘additional mitigation area’ are, therefore, not specifically discussed
further in this section.
9.1.11. During construction, effects on landscape character would be of High
magnitude as follows:
� Within the site;
� Within the area up to approximately 0.3km from the site to the
west, south and north.
− The two fields within which the substation is located
(Broom Covert and the arable field to the south) up to
the bridleway on Sandy Lane running north of these
fields (Viewpoint 2 lies on this bridleway). An
overgrown hedgerow runs along the western edge of the
arable field helping to reduce effects further west, and a
local area of high ground runs across Broom Covert
approximately o.3km from the substation, reducing
effects beyond.
− To the south to Sizewell Gap road. This strong linear
feature in the landscape, lined with tall hedgerows,
helps to reduce effects further south.