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Viewpoint 9: Dunmore Village
Figure Number: VP-9
Grid Reference NS 894 895 Elevation 6m AOD
Bearing 1º Direction of View: north
LCT: Lowland River Valley LCU: Carse of Forth
Distance to nearest 1.03km
Existing Cumulative none
proposed turbine:
visibility:
Location:
The viewpoint is taken from the grounds of the residential property which is at the end of the row of buildings just some
metres from the waterfront. The Dunmore stream flows into the River Forth at this point.
The viewpoint is situated 1.03km to the south of the site at an elevation of 5m AOD.
Context:
Dunmore is a prime example of a 19th century model village which was built to house estate workers and is located
within an area of good quality agricultural land.
Dunmore contains an attractive group of stone cottages which surround three sides of a village green, the northern
side being bordered by the River Forth. Access to the village is from the A905.
Receptor Type:
This viewpoint is selected as being representative of residents of Dunmore village.
The route of the Forth Foreshore Footpath passes through Dunmore and will provide an opportunity for visitors to
experience this attractive village.
Existing View:
It is a short distance view over the River Forth to its opposite shore. The Ochil Hills form the skyline and backdrop for
the view as they are situated between Alloa and Clackmannan.
The large white coloured industrial complex of Alloa is conspicuous on the left side of the view on the backdrop of the
Ochil Hills.
Directly across the River Forth floodplain is King’s Seat Hill with Clackmannan Tower on its top. Clackmannan church,
one of the local landmarks, is visible on the foothill of King’s Seat Hill. Two pylons on the shore of the River Forth are
equivalent in height to King’s Hill at this point. Clackmannan Public Park is marked by the tall line of poplars.
Behind Clackmannan the dark strips of the Forest plantations are visible on the Lowland Valley Fringes. Gently
undulating rounded low hills with large areas of plantations form the skyline on the right side of the view. Pylons break
the skyline above the plantations.
The visibility of the proposal site:
The River Devon flows into the River Forth and binds the site to the east. This area is visible as a brown field which
marks the site’s location in this view.
The proposal site alongside the river is visible in its full length and size.
Visual detractors:
The 380kV Forth Crossing runs alongside the northern shore of the River Forth. Several large outbuildings of farms
(Park Farm, Inch of Ferryton, Loanside, Kennet Pans) are in the shoreline view. Alloa Works’ chimneys and other
industrial structures are located close to the River Forth.
Landscape Designations:
Dunmore Village was designated as a Conservation Area in 1977 in order to protect and enhance its special
architectural quality. All of the dwelling houses which face on to the village green are listed buildings and many of the
mature trees in the village are covered by a Tree Preservation Order.
Viewpoint Sensitivity to the proposed wind energy development: :
The landscape sensitivity of this location is considered to be medium.
The visual sensitivity of this location is considered to be medium.
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