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

Significance of Operational Effects on View
6.517 It is therefore considered that the proposed development would result in
no effect on visual amenity experienced within the Peak District National
Park.
Decommissioning Phase
6.518 From this viewpoint none of the decommissioning works would be visible.
Therefore there would be no effect on the viewpoint during
decommissioning.
Cumulative Effects
6.519 As the Penny Hill turbines would result in no effect on this viewpoint, there
can be no additional cumulative effects.
VIEWPOINT 15 SHIRECLIFFE, SHEFFIELD
Nature and Sensitivity of Baseline View
6.520 This viewpoint is representative of the view experienced from elevated
locations within the city of Sheffield. This includes residential properties on
the hills within the city for example at Shirecliffe, Tapton, Fulwood and the
Manor Estate. It is also representative of the view from the top of tall
buildings within the city and public rights of way which cross over high
points on the western edge of the city.
6.521 It should be noted that Sheffield is a city of hills and valleys and that this
complex landform prevents any view in the direction of the site from many
locations within the city. Furthermore, 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 elevated
properties with an eastern aspect.
6.522 The photograph presented in Figure 6.24 was taken from the recreation
ground at Shirecliffe just to the east of the Sheffield Ski Centre. It is
approximately 12km to the west of the site.
6.523 The long distance view from this location towards the site is across the
city. In the foreground the view is across rooftops of residential properties
as the land slopes downhill. In the middle distance, the industrial core of
the Don Valley is visible with its many large industrial units. The site is
visible on the rising area of mixed farmland beyond the city.
6.524 As this viewpoint is representative of residential areas it is considered to
be of high sensitivity to a change in the view.
131
Penny Hill Wind Farm
Environmental Statement