Landscape and Visual Impact Clause Samples

Landscape and Visual Impact. No relevant works was carried out in the reporting month.

Landscape and Visual Impact. No relevant adverse impact was observed in the reporting month.

Landscape and Visual Impact. NPF4 Policy 11 and LDP Policy ED9 requires consideration of the proposed developments landscape and visual impacts. The application has been supported by a Landscape and Visual Appraisal which includes a zone of theoretical visibility (ZTV) and photographs from selected viewpoints which have been updated to identify where the development would be located. Policy PMD2 of the LDP also requires that the development is of a high quality design and respects the visual amenity of its environment. The development is positioned to the rear of the existing substation where it is set back from the A697. The layout of the proposal follows the regular pattern of the equipment within the existing substation while attempting to address the south-easterly aspect of the site. Limited elevation plans of the proposals have been provided. The elevation drawing which provides sections through the layout confirms that the equipment associated with the substation extension generally replicate the scale and appearance of the existing infrastructure. Precise details of the two buildings which will house the compressor buildings are not yet available, however from the information presented they are anticipated to have a pitched roof and an appearance which is similar to a large enclosed agricultural building. The development is located within landscape character type (LCT) 106 Lowland with Dumlins which is a gently undulating landscape dominated by the regular pattern of large arable fields. The proposals do involve a reasonable amount of cut and fill works. These works allow a level platform to be formed adjacent to the existing substation site. The earthworks follow the topographical direction of the landform and will allow the development to occupy a lower ground level where it will be contained by the enclosing embankment to the north, western and eastern sides. Final agreement of the existing and proposed site levels will however be necessary. This should also clearly demonstrate the transition of the ground levels of the site with the surrounding land to avoid the creation of any engineered edges which may be visible across large areas as a result of the low lying landscape. The ZTV identifies that the greatest potential visibility of the development is to the north east and south west of the site. Viewpoint 1 is representative of views from Todrig Farm and road users on the minor road to the east. From this location the footprint of the development will appear significant, ...

Landscape and Visual Impact. 6-1 6.1 General 6-1 6.2 Baseline Monitoring 6-1 6.3 Construction Phase Audit 6-1 6.4 Event and Action Plan 6-1 6.5 Landscape and Visual Impact Mitigation Measures 6-3

Landscape and Visual Impact. During the construction works, temporary scaffolding and working platforms would be erected on the slope face to install soil nails and carry out landscaping works. Tree felling would not be required during earthworks for the landslip preventive works at the five features. Table 4.5 Predicted Tree Felling Feature No. Approximate Number of Trees within Slope Works Area Number of Trees to be Felled Number of Trees to be Transplanted 3NE-C/CR181 66 0 0 3SE-B/C51 9 0 0 3SE-B/C67 27 0 0

Landscape and Visual Impact. During the construction works, temporary scaffolding and working platforms would be erected on the slope face to install soil nails and carry out landscaping works. No tree felling would be required. Approximate Number of Trees within Slope Works Area of the Designated Project Number of Trees to be Felled Number of Trees to be Transplanted

Landscape and Visual Impact. All existing, retained/transplanted trees at the works areas should be properly fenced off and regularly inspected. • Control night-time lighting and glare by hooding all lights.

Landscape and Visual Impact. During the construction works, temporary scaffolding and working platforms will be erected on the slope face to install soil nails and carry out landscaping works. Some vegetation loss will be experienced during erection of this scaffolding. A number of trees are to be felled during excavation works for feature 13NE-A/C108. Table 7 – Summary of Predicted Tree Felling 13NE-A/C98 111 Nil Nil 13NE-A/C99 50 Nil Nil 13NE-A/C100 11 Nil Nil 13NE-A/C101 100 Nil Nil 13NE-A/C102 94 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ 13NE-A/C108 64 8 Nil 13NE-A/C133 111 Nil Nil 13NW-B/C80 7 Nil 8* 13NW-B/C82 12 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Note: * Should transplantation is not successful, native species will be planted to compensate for the loss. In order to maintain the upgraded slopes, it is necessary to construct maintenance access staircases in order to clear drainage channels, maintain vegetation and the like. Traditionally these have comprised concrete stairs on slopes less than 45? and steel staircases on slopes steeper than 45?. Both can be visually intrusive if not correctly located. Further visual impact is caused by the handrailings associated with these maintenance stairs.

Landscape and Visual Impact. Landscape and visual sensitive receivers in the vicinity of the works area are summarised in Table 4.6 below.