Galloper Wind Farm Project - National Infrastructure Planning

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September 2011
GALLOPER WIND FARM SUBSTATION
9.3.40. Moving machinery and earthworks associated with construction of
the ‘additional mitigation area’ is likely to be visible from this
viewpoint. However, it is not considered that this work will change
the effects assessed above as it will be mostly screened by intervening
landform and vegetation, and the additional landform covers land
that will already be occupied by temporary laydown and
accommodation areas.
Viewpoint 7 – Road Junction between King George’s Way and Lover’s
Lane
Proposed View
9.3.41. Whilst the initial ZTV studies indicated views may be possible from
this viewpoint, in reality the roadside hedge and tree belt planted
beyond it will limit views towards the construction areas.
Magnitude and Significance of Effect
9.3.42. Given the screening effects of the vegetation in the foreground of the
view, the magnitude of effect on receptors represented by this view
point during construction is considered to be Negligible. The receptor
sensitivity is judged to be Medium and the significance of effect
during construction is Negligible.
9.3.43. The ‘additional mitigation area’ will not be visible from this
viewpoint. Construction of the ‘additional mitigation area’ will not
change the effects assessed above.
Viewpoint 8 – Abbey Lane
Proposed View
9.3.44. Part of the woodland on the distant skyline will be removed and it
will be possible to see some of the upper parts of construction
activities. These changes would be barely perceptible.