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distance they might be expected to receive an effect on their setting
(where any effect is evident) of “low” magnitude, and following the matrix
presented at Table 10.4, the significance of this effect is assessed to be
“minor” only. This is not considered to be significant in terms of the EIA
regulations, and this class of features has not been considered further.
Conservation Areas
10.92 Conservation Areas are designated and controlled at a Local Authority
level, and for purposes of this assessment are considered locally important
and therefore of “low” sensitivity.
10.93 There are 5 areas within 5km of the development boundary. The two
closest are at Brampton en Le Morthern (approximately 800m to the east
of the M1/M18 interchange) and in the north-eastern part of Aston,
approximately 1.6km to the south of the development.
10.94 The turbines will be prominent in views from the edge of the Brampton
conservation area, beyond the motorway. In the approaches from north
and south the turbines will be visible in the periphery of views. They will be
visible above the area when approached along the minor road from
Thurcroft. The internal associations spaces and buildings within the area
will not be affected by the proposed development, but the presence of the
turbines is considered to affect the wider setting of the area, in particular
when viewed form the east. It is noted that the motorway interchange lies
relatively close to the western edge of the village, and separates it from
the proposed development. The magnitude of the effect is considered to
be “medium” upon a heritage feature of “low” sensitivity, leading to an
effect of “minor” significance upon the Area‟s setting. This is not
considered significant under the EIA regulations.
10.95 The Conservation area in Aston lies to the south of the B6067, and is
centred on the Church of All Saints and Aughton Court. The internal
relationship of the spaces and listed and non-listed structures within the
area are not considered to be affected by the proposed development.
There is considerable screening afforded by mature trees within and
adjacent to the area and by neighbouring buildings to the north. Although
the turbines may be viewed in occasional glimpses from the edge of the
conservation area, it is not considered that they will affect its immediate
setting or character. The magnitude of the potential effect is considered to
be “low”, and therefore the effect upon the area‟s setting is assessed to be
“not significant”.
10.96 The remaining areas (Treeton, Wickersley and Laughton en le Morthern)
lie at between 2km to 5km of the proposed development site. The areas of
Treeton and Wickersley are part of larger (sub)urban areas, or have
industrial and/or transport infrastructure in close proximity. Following the
matrix presented in Table 10.4, they are predicted to receive an effect of
“medium” magnitude (at between 2-5km) and the significance of any
potential effect upon their settings is of “minor” significance at worst this
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Penny Hill Wind Farm
Environmental Statement