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BOC Immingham Dissolved Acetylene Project Environmental Statement: Vol. 2 Main Text
Figure 13.2 Photograph Taken from North Moss Lane Looking Towards the Site
13.57 The Project site is located within a wider area of large scale dockland and industry. The area
immediate around the site is agricultural land mixed with high levels of industrial use (e.g.
chemical processing and manufacturing). Currently, fields are present immediately beyond
Hobson Way, South Marsh Road and the railway line. However, a Planning Applications have
been submitted for consent to build a Bio-ethanol plant and two wind turbines in nearby fields (see
Chapter 16 for further details and a map showing the location of these (and other) proposed
developments).
13.58 There are a number of existing works, industrial estates, and commercial premises within one km
of the proposed acetylene facility. A large industrial plant and power station are located to the
north west and north east of the site respectively. This major industrial complex includes a number
of highly prominent features. These vertical man-made structures such as pylons and stacks are
experienced in many views from the surrounding area and in some instances form the skyline.
Figure 13.3 illustrates a typical view of the landscape in the vicinity of the Project site.
13.59 A variety of building and structure forms and finish increases the visual interest and texture of
Estuarine development.
13.60 Lighting is present near the proposed site (including that associated with the existing BOC site)
and is extensive within the locality (primarily associated with the industrial development and
highway corridors). At night the lighting along the Estuary exerts considerable influence on the
character of the locality (see Figure 13.4).
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