29.3.16.1


Sensitivity of landscape receptors


149. Susceptibility to change from the introduction of the converter station is assessed as medium reflecting the presence of prominent, large-scale man-made infrastructure and industrial elements in the study area and the Converter Station situation adjacent to the existing substation. The value of the landscape is assessed as medium reflecting the agricultural landscape which is a fairly common resource in the wider area. The overall sensitivity of the landscape to the proposed Converter Station in this area is assessed as medium.


29.3.16.2 Sensitivity of visual receptors


150. Footpaths, the Gipping Valley River Path long distance footpath, Bridleways, minor roads and a National Cycle Route are situated within the 4km study area.


151. Public footpaths within the study area are generally situated along field boundaries although there are some which cross through open fields. There are two footpaths in close proximity to the proposed Project, to the east and west, and a bridleway which passes in close proximity to the south. Views vary from the footpaths and bridleways, with some experiencing intimate views in lower lying areas and others experiencing relatively open views from elevated fields in the undulating agricultural landscape. Many of the field boundaries consist of hedgerows with trees which restrict or filter views in places. Shelterbelt planting and areas of woodland are a common feature and further restrict views in places. There are blocks of woodland immediately surrounding the proposed site which will provide some screening in views. Overhead transmission lines and pylons converge at the substation at Bramford and populate the landscape and skyline in the study area.


152. Representative viewpoints have been selected to represent the visual amenity of walkers, residents, road-users, horse riders and cyclists in the study area (VP 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15 and 16). The value of these views, along with the susceptibility of the viewers and their overall sensitivity to change is described in relation to each of these viewpoints, presented in Appendix 29.4 –Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment of Converter Station.


Appendix 29.2 Ends Here


Preliminary Environmental Information May 2014


East Anglia THREE Offshore Windfarm


Appendix 0 Example Page 39


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