Galloper Wind Farm Project - National Infrastructure Planning

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September 2011
GALLOPER WIND FARM SUBSTATION
to the beach will have open views towards the activity and temporary
landscape disruption resulting from the construction of the onshore
cable connection. These effects will, however, be experienced in the
context of the existing views and operational noise generated by
Sizewell Power Station.
9.3.20. The effects of the proposed development will be similar with or
without the ‘additional mitigation area’ discussed in section 8.1.1.
Representative Viewpoint Assessment during Construction
9.3.21. The following analysis considers the visual effects on the eight agreed
representative viewpoints identified and described as part of the
existing visual environment. Reference should be made to the
existing photographic panoramas, wireframes and photomontages
which illustrate the existing and proposed view for the viewpoints.
Wireframes and photomontages have not been produced for the
construction phase but the effects of the removal of existing trees
during the construction phase can be seen by comparing the existing
views (shown on the wireframes) and proposed views (shown on the
photomontages).
Viewpoint 1 – Residential Properties and Public Right of Way North
West of the Site
Proposed View
9.3.22. Removal of the centre of the woodland will create a gap, opening up
views of the existing pylons beyond which will be framed between
the two retained woodland edges. Construction of the proposed
substation and earthworks will also be visible on the skyline in this
gap, extending to the right of the woodland into the arable field. The
temporary laydown and site accommodation area will be screened by
intervening landform, although the upper parts of some elements
(such as site accommodation buildings, stockpiles, and vehicles)
might be visible within these areas. The works will be seen below and