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6.483 Therefore there would be no additional effect on the viewpoint during
decommissioning over and above those assessed as permanent under the
heading of Operational Phase.
Cumulative Effects
6.484 At this viewpoint the turbines at the AMRC and the windfarms at Hampole
and Marr would not be visible. The turbines at Loscar would be just visible
in the distance (approximately 12km away). At this distance they would not
be prominent and would not increase the magnitude of change in the
visual impact.
6.485 Therefore there would be no additional cumulative effect on the visual
amenity experienced within the village.
VIEWPOINT 13 A631 ROTHERHAM
Nature and Sensitivity of Baseline View
6.486 This viewpoint is representative of the view experienced by properties in
the southern part of Rotherham specifically the residential areas of
Whiston, Moorgate, Wickersley and Listerdale. It is also representative of
the views from the footpaths and the golf club which lie between the M1
and the A631 which runs around the southern part of Rotherham.
6.487 It should be noted that the majority of the properties in Rotherham have no
view in the direction of the site. A ridge in the landform just north of the
A631 restricts any view in a southerly direction from much of the town. In
particular there are no views from the town centre in the direction of the
site. Even from the residential areas south of the ridge, vegetation in
gardens and the dense network of residential streets typically associated
with an urban area greatly restricts long distance views in the direction of
the site. Therefore views from residential areas are largely restricted to the
properties directly overlooking the fields south of the urban area.
6.488 The photograph presented in Figure 6.22 was taken from the southern
side of the A631 adjacent to property number 60, Hollin Hill Farm. It is
approximately 3km to the north of the site. The view from this location
towards the site is across urban fringe mixed farmland which is divided by
mature hedgerows, containing large trees and several small clusters of
deciduous woodland. Several overhead power lines pass through the view
in an east west direction in front of the site and the vehicles are visible on
the M1.
6.489 Due to the residential nature of the viewpoint it is considered to be of high
sensitivity to a change in the view.
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