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Forthbank Wind Energy Development
Viewpoint 19: South Alloa
Figure Number: VP-19
Grid Reference NS 876 915 Elevation 12m AOD
Bearing 105º Direction of View: east
LCT: Lowland River Valley LCU: Carse of Forth
Distance to nearest
proposed turbine:
1.28km
Existing Cumulative
visibility:
Craigengelt WF
Earlsburn
Braes of Doune
Location:
The viewpoint is taken from the core path (010/71) running parallel with the Ferry Road alongside the River Forth and
both converge at the slipway on the River Forth. The viewpoint is situated 1.28km to the west of the site at an
elevation of 12m AOD.
Context:
South Alloa lies on the banks of the River Forth. It is at the point where the river convolutes and the village is situated
on a peninsula. South Alloa has developed in a linear form along one side of Ferry Road, incorporating a number of
two storey and non-traditional single storey Local Authority housing, modern privately built dwellinghouses of varied
character and various large industrial/business buildings.
Receptor Type:
This viewpoint is selected as being representative of South Alloa residents and workers of its industrial site.
Existing View:
This view does not have a distinct foreground, middle ground or background. The eye is drawn to the Ochil Hills which
form the skyline, at a relatively short distance of 5km. The foreground of the view is filled by the riverside path and its
boundary vegetation. The Ferry Road runs parallel with the path on its right side. The tops of the Alloa Works’
chimneys break the skyline above the Ochil Hills. Alloa Tower is clearly visible adjacent to the chimneys.
On the right side of the view the River Forth water is open to view. On the southern shore of the River Forth, Alloa’s
large light coloured industrial buildings are in the view. The woodland of the Lowland Valley Fringes is seen above
these buildings, softening the appearance of the industrial area in this view.
On right side of the view South Alloa’s industrial buildings and pylons of the 380kV Forth Crossing are located at a
short distance against the skyline. Through a gap in the buildings the Clackmannan Tower is visible.
The visibility of the proposal site:
The proposal site is not visible from the viewpoint. The Alloa Works chimneys are in the view; in a gap between the
industrial buildings the Clackmannan Tower is visible. The location of the proposal site between Alloa and
Clackmannan is indicated by these above named landmarks.
Visual detractors:
The 380kV Forth Crossing next to the Alloa Works’ chimneys.
Landscape Designations:
None identified
Viewpoint Sensitivity to the proposed wind energy development: :
The landscape sensitivity of this location is considered to be low.
The visual sensitivity of this location is considered to be low.
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