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The value of this view is limited by the fact that it is not taken from a recognised viewpoint, nor is it representative of a location people would visit specifically to enjoy the view. It is a view that is likely to be experienced by only a small number of local walkers. The landscape in the view is not subject to any scenic landscape designations which would otherwise denote a special sensitivity and the view is typical of the wider agricultural landscape, lacking any special features or attributes. The value of the view is medium to low.
29.5.5.3 Susceptibility 90.
The susceptibility of walkers is typically medium to high owing to their awareness of their surroundings combined with the typically longer period of time they would be exposed to views. In respect of this particular context, the experience of walkers is already influenced by the existing presence of the pylons and electricity sub-station. With these structures forming an established part of the baseline view, the susceptibility of walkers to the converter station is reduced to medium, as their expectations of experiencing an undeveloped landscape would already be reduced.
29.5.5.4 Sensitivity 91.
The combination of the ratings for the value of the view and the susceptibility of viewers to the potential change, leads to a medium sensitivity.
29.5.5.5 Magnitude of change 92.
The viewpoint is a distance of approximately 0.67km from the converter station, such that there is the potential to gain relatively close range visibility of the construction works. While the intervening trees would screen some of the ground level works, the use of cranes and the emergence of the converter station would form a prominent feature.
93.
The construction of the converter station would be seen in the context of the existing Bramford Sub-station and associated convergence of pylons and this would reduce the magnitude of change as it would be seen as an extension to this existing development, rather than a completely new and isolated project in a rural context. It would, however, make a notable addition to the existing development, on account of the scale and solidity of the emerging building, the height and movement of the cranes, and additional noise and light as a result of construction work. The magnitude of change would be medium to high.
29.5.5.6 Significance of the impact 94.
The impact of the construction stage of the converter station on this view would be significant during the short-term duration of the construction phase. This impact relates principally to the close proximity of the viewpoint to the construction works,
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