A Study of Landscape Sensitivities and Constraints to Wind

Refer to Turbine Typology• HC1 Single• HC2 Single and Group• HC3 Single and GroupFor relevant Turbine Type identify overall judgement.STEP 3UNDERSTANDING LANDSCAPE CONSTRAINTSTO WIND TURBINE DEVELOPMENTHighly ConstrainedWind turbine development wouldbe likely to result in significantadverse change in landscapecharacter and affect key landscapevalues. It is likely to be highlyinappropriate.CONSTRAINEDWIND TURBINE DEVELOPMENT ISNOT RECOMMENDEDModerately - Highly ConstrainedWind turbine development is likely toadversely affect important characteristicsof the landscape and landscape values.Appropriate locations for wind turbinedevelopment are therefore limited.CONSTRAINEDVERY LIMITED SCOPE FOR WINDTURBINE DEVELOPMENTModerately ConstrainedThere are likely to be key sensitivitiesand/ or values that must be respected inrelation to turbine development of thistype.SOME LOCATIONSWITH FEWER CONSTRAINTSTO WIND TURBINES• Consider if a different turbine type(height class) might be more appropriate.• Consider alternate locations.• Use information on landscapesensitivities and constraints as a checklistto justify decision.• Consider constraints listed and examine whichapply.• Consider if a different turbine type (height class)might be more appropriate.• Use information on landscape sensitivities andconstraints as a checklist to justifydecision.Note that there are no landscapes within the North Wessex Downs AONBthat have moderate-low or low constraints to wind turbine development.• Consider constraints listed and examinewhich apply.Cautious approach:• Some types of wind turbine development maybe appropriate providing it is consistent withLPA policies.• Use information on landscape sensitivities andconstraints to justify decision.