Environmental Impact Assessment
Cultural Heritage
An assessment of the possible impacts on the cultural heritage is being undertaken.
The assessment is examining the potential effects of the wind farm on the character, appearance, special interest, important views and/or settings of Conservation Areas, Grade 1 Listed Buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments, and Historic Parks and Gardens within 3.5km of the nearest wind turbine.
The assessment has revealed that there are some views which will have significant view changes as a result of the wind farm. However, the wind farm is not sufficiently close enough to result in visual dominance, and the views will be partially screened by intervening vegetation and surrounding buildings. Over time, some of the affected views will be progressively screened as the surrounding trees mature. Additionally, some of the impacted views of the wind farm are not considered to be important designed views and will not affect the overall objectives of the designation.
Overall, the wind farm will not have an unacceptable affect on the cultural heritage of the area.
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