Environmental Statement volume 4 - Chiltern Evergreen3

from station activities. Since the trains are only likely to pass through the stations,and there marshalling is not envisaged as such, the assessment of fixed sourcessuch as air-conditioning plant, refrigeration plant, station announcements andservicing activities will be undertaken in this way.4.2.14 Mitigation measures will be identified where practical and necessary to mitigatesignificant environmental effects.4.2.15 Existing vibration will be monitored at key properties close to the line. The increasein vibration as a result of the scheme will be compared to the existing levels, andthe impact will be assessed by considering the change above thresholds fromBS6472.4.3 LANDSCAPE AND VISUALMethodology4.3.1 In terms of scope, the landscape and visual assessment will consider impacts upon:• landscape and townscape resources, including an assessment of the nature andvalue of any landscape and townscape features lost, or new landscape andtownscape features added as a result of the Scheme;• landscape and townscape character and its sensitivity, including changes in itsaesthetic value; and• visual amenity, including identification of impacts upon potential viewers of thechanges.4.3.2 On the basis of initial desk based assessment it can be seen that in close proximityto the existing railway corridor there are designated landscape areas, ScheduledAncient Monuments, Special Areas of Conservation and Conservation Areas with5km (see Figure 3.1).ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT45CHILTERN RAILWAYS LTD