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6.582 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
6.583 As the Penny Hill turbines would result in no effect on this viewpoint, there
can be no additional cumulative effects.
VIEWPOINT 19 BOLSOVER
Nature and Sensitivity of Baseline View
6.584 This viewpoint is representative of the view experienced by users of the
B6417 as they drive northwards from Bolsover towards Clowne. It is also
representative of the views from several individual properties and small
villages to the north and northeast of Bolsover and properties on the
northern edge of Bolsover.
6.585 It should be noted that the majority of properties within Bolsover have a
south westerly aspect and are orientated away from the site. Only the
properties on the very northern edge of Bolsover have distant views in the
direction of the site. It is also noted that there is a considerable amount of
vegetation in the intervening land between the site and this location which
greatly restricts long distance views.
6.586 The photograph presented in Figure 6.28 was taken on the minor road
which runs from the B6417 towards Whaley and is approximately 16km to
the south of the site. The view towards the site from this location is a long
distance view across arable fields which are divided by mature hedgerows
and small clusters of deciduous woodland. Several farm properties are
visible in the view as are a number of low voltage electricity transfer lines.
6.587 As this viewpoint is representative of a number of residential areas it is
considered to be of high sensitivity to a change in the view.
Nature and Magnitude of Construction Impacts
6.588 At this distance, none of the construction activities would be visible.
Therefore there would be no additional impact on the view during
construction.
Significance of Construction Effects on View
6.589 There would be no additional effect on the viewpoint during construction.
Nature and Magnitude of Operational Impacts
6.590 A visual representation of the predicted view from this location is
presented in Figure 6.28.
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Penny Hill Wind Farm
Environmental Statement