Lanscape and Visual Amenity
The landscape and visual effects of the REP have been subject to detailed assessment, which has included discussion with officers at the Council. The evaluation follows established guidelines that ensure an objective assessment of the impacts. This is a fairly complex exercise - although the conclusions are summarised here, it is advisable to refer to the main text of the Environmental Statement for further background.
The significance of landscape effects upon the relevant seven landscape character areas/types identified by North Lincolnshire Council and by West Lindsey District Council would be no greater than minor to moderate in terms of landscape fabric (i.e. loss of features such as grass, trees and structures etc) and no greater than minor in terms of landscape character.
The effect that views of the proposed development would have will vary with viewpoint. Seven representative viewpoints (VPs) have been considered. Viewers at VP6 (within Scawby Brook) would experience visual effects of major significance and viewers at VP3 (southern edge of Brigg) and VP5 (east of Scawby) would experience effects of moderate to major significance.
The proposed landscape works would lead to a considerable increase in both woodland and grassland when considered against the existing situation. As trees become more mature, visual screening of some of the proposal would be achieved, although the chimney stack and upper parts of the taller buildings would remain visible.
It is concluded that the proposed development would not have a significant effect upon landscape character. One mitigating factor is that the existing Glanford Brigg Power Station is already a notable feature in the local landscape and the addition of the proposal would do little to change the balance of landscape characteristics. The increased tree cover proposed as part of the landscape would enhance landscape character in the long-term.
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| Document | Published | Size |
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| Environmental Statement Volume 1, Chapter 7 - Landscape and Visuals | Mar 2009 | 158 kB |
| Figure 7.1 - Landscape and Visual Context | Mar 2009 | 10,797 kB |
| Figure 7.2a - Viewpoints Sheet 1 of 6 | Mar 2009 | 1,899 kB |
| Figure 7.2b - Viewpoints Sheet 2 of 6 | Mar 2009 | 1,638 kB |
| Figure 7.2c - Viewpoints Sheet 3 of 6 | Mar 2009 | 1,483 kB |
| Figure 7.2d - Viewpoints Sheet 4 of 6 | Mar 2009 | 1,822 kB |
| Figure 7.2e - Viewpoints Sheet 5 of 6 | Mar 2009 | 1,417 kB |
| Figure 7.2f - Viewpoint Sheet 6 of 6 | Mar 2009 | 1,249 kB |
| Figure 7.3 - Indicative Landscape Design | Mar 2009 | 2,490 kB |
| Appendix 7.1 - LVIA Methodology | Mar 2009 | 72 kB |
| Appendix 7.2 - Visual Impact Schedule | Mar 2009 | 33 kB |
