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6.687 The A1/A1(M) runs to the east of the Penny Hill site on a north south
alignment, passing close to the proposed Marr and Hampole sites located
in the northeast of the study area. It is likely that some motorists will drive
from the A1/A1(M) via the M18 to join the M1 and potentially experience
views of Hampole, Marr, Penny Hill and then Loscar sequentially during
their journey. These sites are relatively well spaced apart and interspersed
between numerous other roadside structures.
6.688 It is noted that driving in either direction in this area that there are
numerous large urban settlements, particularly Sheffield, Rotherham and
Doncaster, which surround these motorways. The motorways are not
particularly noted for their scenic qualities and the attention of most users
of the motorways is on the road ahead. The sequence of turbines along
the motorways will be noted by frequent users of the motorway but not
result in any greater than a slight effect on visual amenity whilst driving
along the route.
A57
6.689 The A57 passes between the Penny Hill and Loscar sites as it runs
between Sheffield and Worksop. There are a small number of locations on
the A57 where both sites would be visible successively, the longest
section being in the vicinity of Todwick Grange. There are also other
locations where just the Penny Hill site would be visible from the road.
6.690 It is noted that when driving in either direction on the A57 in this area that
there are numerous large urban developments, particularly Sheffield and
Worksop, which are visible. The road is not particularly noted for its scenic
qualities and the attention of most users is on the road ahead, whilst the
Penny Hill and Loscar sites would for the most part, not be in the eyeline
of the driver. The sequence of the turbines along the road will be noted by
frequent users but not result in a greater than a slight effect on visual
amenity whilst driving along the route.
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Penny Hill Wind Farm
Environmental Statement