environmental statement - Rotherham's Online Application for ...

6.283 It should be noted that a number of large farm buildings and mature trees
at Turnshaw Farm and Ulley Hall Farm greatly restrict views towards the
site from the western part of the village. Essentially only a small number of
properties to the east of Turnshaw Road have views across the site and
even these views are partially restricted by vegetation.
6.284 The photograph presented in Figure 6.11 was taken from the junction
between Turnshaw Road and a public right of way which runs eastwards
from Turnshaw Farm towards Spring Wood. The viewpoint is on the Trans
Pennine Way and National Cycle Route number 6. It is approximately
800m west of the nearest turbine.
6.285 The view towards the site from this location is across arable fields which
are separated by mature hedgerows and small clusters of deciduous
woodland. Several farm properties are visible in the view. In the mid
distance, the M1, M18 and the junction between the two can be clearly
seen cutting through the landscape with their associated traffic signs and
moving vehicles. In the distance, pylons are also visible cutting across the
landscape and on the horizon, the steeple of a church at Laughton en le
Morthen is visible.
6.286 Due to the residential nature of this viewpoint and the number of public
footpaths in the area, the viewpoint is considered to be of high sensitivity
to a change in the view.
Nature and Magnitude of Construction Impacts
6.287 From this viewpoint the construction compound would be just visible
although the temporary bund around it would screen the majority of
activities taking place within it. Some temporary activities would be visible
at the base of the turbine and there would also be a view of the cranes
erecting the turbines but this would be for a relatively short time period.
These temporary works would be noticeable but ultimately far less
prominent that the turbines being erected.
6.288 Therefore there would be a low magnitude of additional impact over and
above those assessed as permanent under the heading of Operational
Phase below on the view during construction.
Significance of Construction Effects on View
6.289 There would be a slight 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
6.290 A visual representation of the predicted view from Ulley is presented in
Figure 6.11.
102
Penny Hill Wind Farm
Environmental Statement