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6.334 From properties on the eastern edge of Aughton village views of the
development would be possible, however these would be across the
B6067 along which vehicle movements are commonplace. A detailed
assessment of the visual effects on residential properties within Aughton is
presented in Appendix 13.2.
6.335 The clearest view of the development would be obtained from the
children‟s recreation area immediately to the north of the B6067 from
which there would be uninterrupted views towards the site. From this
location the Penny Hill turbines would be seen in the context of an
established agricultural environment of gently undulating fields but also in
the context of the M1 motorway and overhead electricity lines which are
already visible in the distance.
6.336 At this distance, where visible, the turbines would be prominent but not
dominate the view or prevent an appreciation of the underlying and
surrounding landscape.
6.337 Where there are clear views of the development, there would be a high
magnitude of change in the view. However there would be no change in
the view experienced from the majority of residential properties in the
village for the reasons outlined above.
Significance of Operational Effects on View
6.338 Therefore there would be a substantial effect on the private visual
amenity of approximately 137 properties within Aughton out of
approximately the 1,889 properties within 2km of the site. These properties
are all located on the eastern edge of Aughton. There would also be a
substantial effect on views from the children‟s recreation area on the
eastern side of the B6067. However, there would be no effect on the
visual amenity experienced by properties west of the properties which
border the B6067. A detailed assessment of the visual effects on
residential properties within Aughton is presented in Appendix 13.2.
Decommissioning Phase
6.339 The only additional impact over and above those assessed as permanent
would be some temporary activities visible at the base of the turbine and a
view of the cranes removing 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 removed.
6.340 Therefore, there would be a slight additional effect on visual amenity
during the decommissioning phase over and above those assessed as
permanent under the heading of Operational Phase.
Cumulative Effects
6.341 Although the cumulative ZTVs suggest that the AMRC and Loscar sites
would be visible at this location, in reality, due to intervening vegetation
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