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extent by trees along the perimeter of the churchyard. Where views
towards the proposed development are possible, they will include other
modern infrastructure, including power transmission lines and
infrastructure associated with the M1 and M18. Taking the above into
account, the effect of the proposed wind farm upon the setting of the
church is considered to be “negligible”, and this is assessed as “not
significant”.
10.75 LB335733 Whiston Hall Barn, Grade II*, Whiston. The Barn is located
within Whiston, just off the A618 approximately 3.3km northwest of the
closest turbine. Its setting is defined as its place within the urban
environment of Whiston, and historic association with the Grade II Listed
Whiston Hall and Stables to its immediate east. It is not considered that
the proposed development will affect this setting (an effect of “negligible”
magnitude), and therefore the potential effect of the Development is
assessed as “not significant”.
10.76 LB335738 Morthen Hall, Grade II*. The Hall is located to the north of the
M1/M18 interchange, approximately 1.1km to the northeast of the closest
turbine. It is closely surrounded by mature trees, which provide close
screening to its south. This effectively limits the setting of the Hall to its
gardens and to the associated Gate piers, Garden Wall and haha (listed
together at Grade II), and to the neighbouring Mews (listed at Grade II) to
its immediate west, along Morthern Hall Lane. These associations are not
affected by the development, and taking into account the close screening
to the south of the Hall, the proposed development is considered to cause
an effect of “negligible” magnitude upon the setting and this potential effect
is assessed as “not significant”.
10.77 LB335748 Dinnington Hall Grade II*. The Hall lies approximately 4.9km
southeast of the nearest turbine. It lies within the built-up area between
North Anston and Dinnington. Its setting is defined as its place within this
(sub) urban environment, and this is not considered to be changed by the
proposed wind farm (an effect of “negligible” magnitude. The potential
effect is therefore assessed as “not significant”.
10.78 LB335754 Church of St John, Laughton en Le Morthen, Grade I. The
church lies south of Laughton en Le Morthen, approximately 4.5km east of
the closest turbine. It lies within a churchyard and is approached from the
east (from the north-south road between Laughton en Le Morthen and
Dinnington). The church‟s entrance faces south. The churchyard has
mature trees along its perimeter. The setting of the church is defined by its
place within its churchyard, and its historic and archaeological relationship
to the road to its east and the farm buildings to its south, and to the village
to its north. This immediate setting is not considered to be affected, and
the presence of mature trees on the western perimeter will reduce the
presence of turbines in views to the west. Other views towards the church
from the west (Laughton Common), or on the approached along the road
from the north (Laughton en Le Morthern) and south (Dinnington) will not
feature the turbines (except possibly in the periphery). The effect is
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Penny Hill Wind Farm
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