A Study of Landscape Sensitivities and Constraints to Wind

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In conclusion, this study has developed a transparent, robust and defensible evaluation framework to identify the core landscape valuesof the North Wessex Downs and the sensitivities of its defining characteristics to wind turbine development. The information on sensitivitiesand constraints for each landscape type should provide a useful checklist for the preparation of criteria-based policies and to use inassessing future proposals and applications. The result should be consistent and co-ordinated policies and decision-making across thesediverse landscapes and local planning authorities of the AONB to ensure that the valued, distinctive and diverse character of the NorthWessex Downs is conserved and enhanced as set out in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
North Wessex Downs AONB: Landscape Sensitivity and Constraints to Wind Turbine DevelopmentUSER GUIDE (tested at NWD Planning Officer’s Workshop 21 June 2005)This guide is intended to assist those using the report (e.g. planner officers and developers) to identify landscape sensitivities and constraints to wind turbinedevelopment within the North Wessex Downs AONB.STEP 1COLLECT INFORMATIONLOCATION- Identify geographical locationof the development (using OS1:25,000 scale map)USE MAP 5.1 to identify• Landscape TypeNote: Where a development is proposedclose to the boundary of a landscape typeit will also be useful to review informationfor adjacent landscape types.DEVELOPMENT- No. of turbines- Height of turbines (to blade tip)- Additional infrastructureUSE TABLE 3.4 to identifyappropriate turbine typology:• HC1 Single• HC2 Single and Group• HC3 Single and GroupSTEP 2IDENTIFY VALUES AND SENSITIVITIESLANDSCAPE TYPEGo to Page1. Open Downland ................................... 392. Downland with Woodland .................493. Wooded Plateau ...................................594. High Chalk Plain ...................................675.i. Scarp.......................................................755.ii. Downs Plain.........................................856. Vales .........................................................957. River Valleys ...........................................1058. Lowland Mosaic ....................................115For relevant Landscape Type note:1. Landscape Values2. Landscape Sensitivities3. Overall Constraints Judgement
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1. Open Downland
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• Few hedgerows and virtual absen
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Landscape Values• Strong artistic
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Key CharacteristicsLandmarks/Import
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CONSTRAINTS TO WIND TURBINE DEVELOP
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LANDSCAPE TYPE 3: WOODED PLATEAULAN
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LANDSCAPE VALUEIn the following tab
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LANDSCAPE SENSITIVITYIn the followi
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SUMMARY OF CONSTRAINTS IN RELATION
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6. NORTH WESSEX DOWNS AONB: SUMMARY
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Summary of Constraints to the Diffe
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6.6. In conclusion, this study has
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APPENDIX 1: MEMBERSHIP OF STEERING
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Bush, Cllr SarahBuxton, Dr RobinCar
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Jackson, MattKaneen, CarolineKemp,
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Still, ElizabethTartaglia-Kershaw,
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APPENDIX 2: TYPES OF WIND TURBINETh
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The following organisations were co
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The results indicate that the most
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