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Nature and Magnitude of Construction Impacts
6.269 From this viewpoint neither the construction compound nor the works at
ground level would be visible during the construction phase. The only
additional impact over and above those assessed as permanent under the
heading of Operational Phase below. would be a minor view of the cranes
erecting the turbines but this would be for a relatively short time period.
The cranes would be barely perceptible in the context of the site being
constructed. Therefore there would be no additional impact on the view
during construction.
Significance of Construction Effects on View
6.270 There would be no additional effect on the viewpoint during construction
over and above those assessed as permanent under the heading of
Operational Phase below.
Nature and Magnitude of Operational Impacts
6.271 From the western edge of Ulley Reservoir as represented by the
photomontage in Figure 6.10, the rotating blade tips of all six turbines
would be visible in an easterly direction. However, the turbines would be
mainly screened by landform which rises steeply at the eastern end of the
reservoir and vegetation in the intervening landscape. Therefore the hubs
of only two turbines would be visible, namely the southernmost turbine and
the third from southernmost turbine.
6.272 It should be noted that views of the development as discussed above
would only be possible from a relatively small part of Ulley Country Park,
primarily from the point at which the footpath around the reservoir crosses
over a dam on the north western edge of the reservoir and the western
part of the reservoir itself.
6.273 From the majority of the length of the paths around the reservoir there
would be no view of the turbines. Notably there would be no views of the
development from the path around the northern arm of the reservoir and
no views from the southern path between the visitor centre and Ulley
Lane.
6.274 From the visitor centre and the main car park, there would be no view of
the turbines due to vegetation along the south western edge of the
reservoir which restricts views across the water.
6.275 Where visible along the western edge of the reservoir, the blades of the
nearest turbine would be approximately 2120m away. The very top of the
meteorological mast would also be visible but the rising landform and
vegetation between the site and the Country Park would obstruct any view
of the access tracks, control building or the substation.
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Penny Hill Wind Farm
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