Interpretation of LANDMAP Visual and Sensory Change Detection Pack: Powys

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INTERPRETATION OF LANDMAP VISUAL & SENSORY CHANGE DETECTION PACKS: POWYS

Final Report

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Natural Resources Wales

February 2014

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CONTENTS

1. Introduction ...... 2 2. Potential changes in the study area ...... 3

Appendix LANDMAP visual and sensory data change detection sheets

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1. Introduction

1.1. Natural Resources Wales commissioned White Consultants in August 2013 to undertake the interpretation of LANDMAP Visual & Sensory aspect change detection packs for Powys and North Wales excluding the Isle of Anglesey. This study is for Powys including the Brecon Beacons National Park within the county. It is intended to provide the desk study evidence base to understand where changes may have occurred since the original LANDMAP assessments. 1.2. The tasks set out in the brief are as follows: Stage 1  Desk study of the Change Detection Pack data using techniques derived from the pilot study and the technical report guidance provided.  Identification of areas of significant landscape change.  Preparation of a tabulated excel table filling in columns 1-4 and 8.  Map extracts to show potential boundary changes if appropriate for clarity Stage 2a  Review change questionnaire responses from local authorities provided by NRW.  Preparation of a tabulated excel table filling in column 5 and amending 8 as necessary. Stage 2b  Review changes from other resources provided by NRW.  Preparation of a tabulated excel table filling in column 6 and amending 8 as necessary. Stage 2- report and check for Consistency report changes  Checking if any changes have already been implemented in Consistency report changes on latest LANDMAP dataset  Prepare a short summary report of key changes and influences for each authority. 1.3. The Change Detection Pack data provided includes the following:  OS maps  Existing Visual and Sensory layer  Aerial photographs dated 2001 and 2010.  Phase 1 Habitat Survey 2008/9  Tranquillity Map of Wales  Normalised Difference Vegetation Index [NDVI]  Mastermap road and building change maps  Segment Density/Complexity Maps [SD]  Seasonal change derived from Phase 1 mapping  Mega Change Map – incorporating key changes in a single map (based on simplified NDVI and Mastermap) The information is in hard copy form and in GIS. white consultants 2 v2/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

1.4. Other GIS data has been obtained including broadleaf planting from NRW which have proved invaluable in places. 1.5. Simon White has liaised with the client and Environment Systems. The method has been derived from the guidance and from previous monitoring experience in South Wales. 1.6. The most useful data used in the study have been the Mastermap road and built form change, NDVI, the Mega change map (see Figure) and 2001 and 2009/2010 aerial photographs. This has allowed assessment at a broad and detailed level with small scale changes to be identified in places. 1.7. The most detailed data are the aerial photos which have been used to verify indications of change in other data. The 2001 and 2010 photos are the most useful to identify and verify significant change but they have a very different colour balance and degree of contrast, and were flown at different times of year. This makes identification of change more difficult. 1.8. Input has been received for the National Park which has been very useful but not for the rest of Powys so changes which cannot be detected remotely here are not covered and so reinforces the need for a thorough site survey of all aspect areas. 1.9. The purpose of the study is not to refine/improve the current Collector text or aspect area GIS boundaries. It is only to monitor and note potential change. This can then be verified in the field. There are limitations to this desk based stage. It is possible that some noted changes may not be perceptible, eg young broadleaf planting in conifer plantations, and some may not be regarded as significant at the Level 3 scale of the assessment/aspect area. Other changes may affect a wider area than noted at the desk study eg the effect of wind farms on nearby aspect areas. Some changes may not be perceptible at the desk study level but are apparent on site. An example could be single wind turbines. Therefore, the site survey element of the study is essential, particularly for the visual and sensory aspect, where perception and changes at key points for public access can be very important. 1.10. The tabulated list of potential changes drawn from the analysis for each relevant aspect area is set out in the Appendix and is available as a separate excel table. 1.11. The issues that have arisen from the study of this specific area are discussed in Section 2.0.

2. Potential changes in the study area

2.1. Within the Brecknockshire study area including the Brecon Beacons National Park the key changes appear to be:  Effects on views and tranquillity from wind energy developments in adjacent areas eg the effect of Maesgwyn wind farm on the Nedd Fechan and Mellte valleys- this is likely to increase over time as other wind farms in Strategic Search Areas E and F are implemented.  Expansion of settlements.  Implementation of bypasses and town improvements eg Bronllys and Talgarth respectively.  Expansion of commercial development areas eg Three Cocks.  Continued/expanding opencast mining and reclamation at Nant Helen. white consultants 3 v2/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

 Forest plantation felling and broadleaf plantings which may change the character eg Crawnon Valley, Usk valley hills, Irfon Forest.  Felling to deal with Phytophthera and Chalara- Carnafell and Talybont Forest.  Removal/management of bracken in some areas– moorland and ffridd eg Brecon Beacons.  Path erosion and repair in well used areas, especially around the main peaks of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains and in the Nedd Fechan valley.  Tir Gofal management is likely to be changing the vegetation cover of some upland areas but the extents of these areas are unknown and would rely on site assessment to evaluate any significant character changes. 2.2. Within the Montgomeryshire study area the key changes appear to be:  Effect of onshore windfarms, directly and indirectly, especially around Strategic Search Areas B and C. These will affect character, views and tranquillity. This is likely to increase as the areas are further developed.  Expansion of settlements eg Newtown.  Expansion of commercial development areas eg Llanidloes, Welshpool.  Forest plantation felling and broadleaf plantings which may change the character eg Forests of Dovey, Dyfnant and Hafren, Vrynwy and Tannat woodlands.  Potential changes vegetation complexity on uplands which may indicate a change in vegetation cover eg Berwyn Uplands.  Expansion of caravan parks eg Banwy, Pont Llogel. 2.3. Within the Radnorshire study area the key changes appear to be:  Expansion of settlements eg Rhayader, Clyro.  Forest plantation felling and broadleaf plantings which may change the character eg Bryn y Sarnau, Radnor Forest.  Potential changes vegetation complexity on uplands which may indicate a change in vegetation cover eg Cambrian Mountains plateau tops.  Encroachment of bracken in some areas– moorland east of Ithon. 2.4. Some of these changes are illustrated by maps and aerial photos on the following pages.

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Mega change map

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Brecknockshire: Aerial view of change Potential/actual change BRCKNVS151 Talgarth improvements

BRCKNVS296 Penrhos- expansion of opencast

BRCKNVS527 Expansion of Hay-on-Wye

BRCKNVS622 Expansion of Crickhowell

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BRCKNVS633 Expansion of Brecon

BRCKNVS684 Expansion of Builth Wells

BRCKNVS735 Expansion of Llangattock

BRCKNVS871 Felling of conifer forest plantation and broadleaf planting (green bordered areas)- Irfon Forest

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BRCKNVS891 Expansion of Three Cocks

BRCKNVS949 Bronllys bypass

Montgomeryshire: Aerial view of change Potential/actual change MNTGMVS119 Caravan park expansion at Banwy

MNTGMVS179 Carno 2 wind farm- extending the spread of wind energy over upland area

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MNTGMVS205 MNTGMVS500 MNTGMVS848 Conifer plantation felling and replanting with broadleaves in places (green bordered areas)- Dyfnant Forest, Llechwedd Llwyd Woodland and Vrynwy and Tanant Woodlands

MNTGMVS507 Expansion of Montgomery

MNTGMVS524 Expansion of Guilsfield

MNTGMVS541 Expansion of Newtown

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MNTGMVS548 Expansion of Llanfair Caereinon

MNTGMVS551 Expansion of Llanidloes

MNTGMVS556 Expansion of Carno

MNTGMVS627 Expansion of Llanfyllin

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MNTGMVS635 Expansion of Four Crosses

MNTGMVS733 Mynydd Clogau wind farm- extending the spread of wind energy over upland area

MNTGMVS762 Expansion of Welshpool

MNTGMVS815 Expansion of Tregynon

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MNTGMVS917 Felling of conifer forest plantation and broadleaf planting (green bordered areas)- Hafren Forest

Existing and consented windfarms (defined in pink) will influence the tranquillity of the areas in which they are located and those areas adjacent. The areas affected (in brown and cream) are likely to be extended.

Radnorshire: Aerial view of change Potential/actual change RDNRVS125 Felling of conifer forest plantation and broadleaf planting (green bordered areas)- Bryn y Sarnau forest slopes

RDNRVS125 Felling of conifer forest plantation and broadleaf planting (green bordered areas)- Bryn y Sarnau forest slopes

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RDNRVS152 Expansion of Llandrindod Wells

RDNRVS153 Expansion of Rhayader

RDNRVS154 Expansion of Knighton and consideration of tightening the boundaries of the settlement in the river valley

RDNRVS155 Expansion of Presteigne

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RDNRVS158 Expansion of Norton

RDNRVS159 Expansion of Clyro

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APPENDIX LANDMAP VISUAL AND SENSORY DATA CHANGE DETECTION SHEETS: POWYS

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Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI Brecknockshire BRCKNVS Three Cocks Built change map and Survey‐ bypass may affect 003 farmland Aerial‐ indicate new quietness of the area and its bypass to the south of character. GIS‐ alter boundary to Bronllys, the west of Bronllys to expansion/intensification accommodate fixed caravans. of caravan park to the Consider alteration taking bypass west of Bronllys and into consideration but this could slight change around be considered as a road through south/west Talgarth, Hay open countryside at present. and Three Cocks Alter boundary with Talgarth and Three Cocks slightly to south west. BRCKNVS Twyn Eithiniog Aerial‐ opencast NVDI‐ less GIS‐ amend boundary to 007 extension evident productive to accommodate change in east opencast extent BRCKNVS Tywi Forest Aerial‐ felling evident NVDI‐felling NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible description 008 indicated planting plans character changes to mixed indicate planting woodland in places and cenrally management recommendation changes BRCKNVS Usk Valley Hills Forest roads evident and NVDI‐ more Survey‐ description should 100 new planting evident on productive indicate that Myarth Hill to the aerial east is almost fully planted up now. BRCKNVS Llaneglwys NVDI‐felling Survey‐ possible description to 117 Wood indicated indicate some compartments felled to the south BRCKNVS Fan Fawr/Fan Segment Survey‐ check on site for changes 141 Llia (Fforest density‐ in vegetation cover on uplands white consultants v1/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

Fawr east) indicates less possibly due to grazing regimes complex and amend description and/or management recommendations as necessary Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI BRCKNVS Glyn Tarell and Libanus expansion and Survey‐ mention Libanus 148 Cynnig valley gypsy site west of Brecon expansion and Brecon gypsy site and mention integration needed in management guidelines. GIS‐ change boundary to Brecon if gypsy site is attached to the built boundary‐ the site is not apparent on any mapping or aerials. BRCKNVS Talgarth Built change map and Survey‐ improvements may affect 151 Aerial‐ indicate new road settlement and its character. GIS‐ alignment to the south alter boundary to the south west west Talgarth and to accommodate road alignment amendments in town north west of roundabout. BRCKNVS Carreg Cadno Penwllt quarry reused for Survey‐ mention use of quarry 230 pipeline works and possible mitigation measures desirable‐ check on site BRCKNVS Crawnon Aerial‐ felling evident NVDI‐ less NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible description 302 Valley productive in planting plans character changes to mixed parts to woodland in places and western end management recommendation of valley changes BRCKNVS Felinfach Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to south to 338 farmlands Aerial‐ expansion of accomodate town expansion Brecon BRCKNVS Usk valley‐ Built change map and Phytophthora ramoram Survey‐ possibly amend 361 Llangattock Aerial‐ expansion of and Chalara felling in description of woodlands in area Llangattock area to describe fellings and white consultants 1 v2/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

management guidelines; GIS‐ amend boundary to north to accommodate Llangattock expansion Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI BRCKNVS Black Segment Survey‐ check on site for changes 363 Mountain density‐ in vegetation cover on uplands indicates less possibly due to grazing regimes complex and amend description and/or management recommendations as necessary BRCKNVS Bryn Henllys Aerial‐ reclamation NVDI‐ more Survey‐ amend description and 365 Opencast evident productive other fields to describe as reclaimed land, and amend management recommendations BRCKNVS Mynydd Earth moving at Cwar y Survey‐ mention some earth 372 Llangynidr and Hendre and reservoir moving in quarry area and Mynydd drainage at Cairn Mound reservoirs/water bodies in Llangattock description and possible management guidelines BRCKNVS Usk valley Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to north of 397 northern Aerial‐ expansion of Usk to accomodate town slopes Crickhowell expansion BRCKNVS Mynydd Wysg Aerial‐ felling evident NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possibly amend 428 planting plans‐ description indicate edge to road which may soften perception of plantation BRCKNVS Tawe Valley Aerial‐ opencast NVDI‐ less NRW‐ national Survey‐ adjacent windfarm may 436 and Cwm extension evident productive to windfarm affect setting. GIS‐ amend Twrch south mapping boundary to accommodate white consultants 2 v2/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

indicates change in opencast extent Maesgwyn windfarm to the south which is highly noticeable Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI BRCKNVS Hay on Wye Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to south of 527 Aerial‐ expansion of Hay Hay to accommodate expansion south BRCKNVS Wye Valley Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to north to 529 slopes Aerial‐ expansion of accommodate town expansion town BRCKNVS Mynydd Du Forest roads and felling NVDI‐felling Survey‐ possible description to 590 evident on aerial indicated indicate some compartments felled to the east with patches of broadleaf planting replacing blanket forestry plantation BRCKNVS Coed‐y‐ Aerial‐ felling evident NVDI‐ some NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible description 597 Rhaiadr more and planting plans‐ character changes to mixed some less especially to woodland in places and productive in eastern edge‐ management recommendation parts to the Nedd changes eastern edge Fechan valley along the Nedd Fechan valley BRCKNVS Crickhowell Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to south to 622 Aerial‐ expansion of accomodate town expansion town BRCKNVS Brecon Built change map and Gypsy site west of GIS‐ amend boundary to north to 633 Aerial‐ expansion of Brecon accomodate town expansion and town to north possibly to west if gypsy site is white consultants 3 v2/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

attached to the built boundary‐ the site is not apparent on any mapping or aerials. Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI BRCKNVS Black Paths erosion and Survey‐ ensure description notes 660 Mountains improvement; bracken access through mountains and management/eradication management guidelines cover management issues; also mention bracken management/control action and need BRCKNVS Builth Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to south to 684 Aerial‐ expansion of accomodate town expansion town BRCKNVS Usk valley east Built change map and Cwrt y Gollen‐ phased Survey ‐ consider mentioning 735 of Brecon Aerial‐ expansion of development over time Cwrt y Gollen in description and Llangattock management guidelines to ensure integrated; GIS‐ amend boundary to south to accommodate Llangattock expansion BRCKNVS Carnafell and Aerial‐ felling evident Phytophthora ramoram NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible description 797 Talybont and Chalara felling in planting plans character changes to mixed Forest area woodland in places due to felling for various reasons and management recommendation changes. BRCKNVS Upper Tawe Craig y Nos corrective Survey‐ possibly amend 811 valley works management guidleines BRCKNVS Brecon Paths erosion and Survey‐ ensure description notes 833 Beacons improvement eg Pen y access through mountains and Fan, Corn Du, Beacons management guidelines cover Way; bracken management issues eg Sugar white consultants 4 v2/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

management/eradication Loaf, Beacons Way, Offa's Dyke; also mention bracken management/control action and need Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI BRCKNVS Upper Taf Aerial‐ felling evident to NVDI‐ less NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible description 838 Fechan Valley eastern area productive in planting plans character changes to mixed parts of valley woodland in places and management recommendation changes BRCKNVS Irfon Forest Aerial‐ felling evident NVDI‐felling NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible description 871 indicated planting plans character changes to mixed indicate planting woodland in places and to north and management recommendation south changes BRCKNVS Nedd Fechan Improvements to paths NRW‐ national Survey‐ adjacent windfarm may 876 and Mellte and asssociated tourism windfarm affect setting; consider valleys infrastructure mapping mentioning paths and tourism indicates infrastructure in description and Maesgwyn management guidelines. windfarm to the south which is highly noticeable from the ridge between the valleys BRCKNVS Three Cocks Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to south of 891 Aerial‐ expansion of Three Cocks to accommodate Three Cocks south west expansion BRCKNVS Gwaun Hepste Aerial‐ felling evident NVDI‐ less NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible description 911 productive in planting plans‐ character changes to mixed parts to especially woodland in places and white consultants 5 v2/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

eastern end of centrally management recommendation valley changes Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI BRCKNVS Nant Helen Aerial‐ opencast NVDI‐ less GIS‐ amend boundary to 926 Opencast/ extension evident to productive to accommodate change in reclamation west west opencast extent BRCKNVS Bronllys Built change map and Survey‐ bypass may affect 949 Aerial‐ indicate new quietness of the town and its bypass to the south of character. GIS‐ alter boundary to Bronllys and the west to accommodate fixed expansion/intensification caravans. Consider alteration of caravan park to the taking bypass into consideration west but this could be considered as a road through open countryside at present. Montgomeryshire MNTGMVS Banwy Built change map and 117 floodplain Aerial‐ expansion of caravan park MNTGMVS Trannon Aerial photo shows wind NVDI‐ wind Survey‐ add description of Carno 179 Moors turbine bases and roads turbine bases 2 additional turbines. Check on at Carno 2 and roads of site for changes in vegetation Carno 2 cover on uplands possibly due to windfarm. grazing regimes and amend Segment description and/or management density‐ recommendations as necessary. indicates significantly less complex. MNTGMVS Esgair Ychion Aerial‐ Cefn Croes NVDI‐felling renewable Survey‐ adjacent windfarm of 200 evident nearby to west indicated energy map and Cefn Croes to the west may affect forest broadleaf setting and broadleaf planting white consultants 6 v2/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

planting may begin to change character Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI MNTGMVS Llechwedd Aerial‐ felling evident NVDI‐felling NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible description 205 Llwyd indicated planting plans character changes to mixed Woodland woodland and management recommendation changes MNTGMVS Cefn Carnedd Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to 227 wooded Aerial‐ expansion of accomodate expansion of hillside Llanidloes Llandiloes MNTGMVS Pont Llogel Built change map and Survey‐ add caravan park as a 278 farmlands Aerial‐ expansion of feature and also add to caravan park management guidelines recommending mitigating effect of caravan park and integration into landscape MNTGMVS Rhialgwyn Aerial‐ felling evident NVDI‐ felling Survey‐ description may change 282 Upland of small forest as removed conifers are only Grazing blocks blocks in the area‐ depends if they are to be replanted MNTGMVS Kerry Aerial‐ felling evident NVDI‐felling NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible description 316 Ridgeway indicated planting plans character changes to mixed Woodland woodland and management recommendation changes MNTGMVS Banwy Forest WG paper Survey‐ possibly no change at this 320 indicates stage Carnedd Wen and Llanbrynmair in planning but unlikely to be implemented for this review. white consultants 7 v2/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI MNTGMVS Cwm Tafalog NVDI‐ wind Survey‐ adjacent Cemmaes wind 337 turbine bases farm may affect tranqullity and and roads of setting Cemmaes windfarm adjacent MNTGMVS Berwyn Segment Survey‐ check on site for changes 368 Uplands density‐ in vegetation cover on uplands indicates less possibly due to grazing regimes complex and amend description and/or management recommendations as necessary MNTGMVS Mynydd Aerial photo shows NVDI‐ wind Survey‐ possibly change 413 Cemmaes revised wind turbine turbine bases description to incorporate larger bases and roads and roads of wind farm with associated Cemmaes character effects. check on site windfarm. for changes in vegetation cover Segment on uplands possibly due to density‐ grazing regimes and amend indicates less description and/or management complex. recommendations as necessary MNTGMVS Llanerfyl NRW‐ national Survey‐ adjacent windfarms of 422 Mosaic windfarm Tir Gwynt and others may affect farmlands mapping tranqullity and setting indicates Tir Gwynt is consented but not on the ground yet. WG paper indicates Carnedd Wen and Dyfnant white consultants 8 v2/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

Forest in planning but unlikely to be implemented for this review. Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI MNTGMVS Montgomery Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to 434 Mosaic rolling Aerial‐ expansion of accomodate expansion farmland settlement MNTGMVS Waun Segment Survey‐ check on site for changes 443 Dubarthog density‐ in vegetation cover on uplands indicates less possibly due to grazing regimes complex and amend description and/or management recommendations as necessary MNTGMVS Dovey Forest NVDI‐felling NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possibly minor 483 indicated planting plans amendments to description to mention felling of compartments MNTGMVS Dyfnant Forest Aerial‐ felling evident NVDI‐felling NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible description 500 indicated planting plans character changes to mixed woodland and management recommendation changes MNTGMVS Montgomery Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to 507 Aerial‐ expansion of accomodate expansion settlement MNTGMVS Guilsfield Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to 524 Aerial‐ expansion of accomodate expansion settlement MNTGMVS Newtown Built change map and GIS‐ alter boundary to the north 541 Aerial‐ expansion of and east and south settlement MNTGMVS Llanfair Built change map and GIS‐ alter boundary to the south 548 Caereinon Aerial‐ expansion of white consultants 9 v2/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

settlement Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI MNTGMVS Llanidloes Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to 551 Aerial‐ expansion of accomodate expansion to east. settlement Survey‐ possibly amend description to accommodate commercial expansion to the east MNTGMVS Carno Built change map and GIS‐ alter boundary of settlement 556 Aerial‐ expansion of to south east settlement MNTGMVS Pen Coed WG paper Survey‐ possibly no change at this 571 upland indicates stage Carnedd Wen, Llanbrynmair and Dyfnant Forest in adjacent areas in planning but unlikely to be implemented for this review. MNTGMVS Llanfyllin Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to 627 Aerial‐ expansion of accomodate expansion to north settlement and west MNTGMVS Four Crosses Aerial‐ small expansion GIS‐ amend boundary to 635 of village accomodate expansion to south MNTGMVS River Severn Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to floodplain Aerial‐ expansion of accommodate Welshpool 650 Welshpool, Llanfyllin, commercial expansion and other Four Crosses, Guilsfield settlements. Consider new and large expansion of Collector form possibly for Abermule ‐ possible Abermule. white consultants 10 v2/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

separate area Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI MNTGMVS Llantsantffraid‐ Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to 662 ym‐Mechain Aerial‐ expansion of accomodate expansion north settlement MNTGMVS Trannon Aerial‐ felling evident NVDI‐felling NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possibly minor 672 Woodlands indicated planting plans amendments to description to mention felling of compartments MNTGMVS Carno Uplands NRW‐ national Survey‐ adjacent windfarms of 694 windfarm Tir Gwynt and others may affect mapping tranqullity and setting indicates Tir gwynt is consented but not on the ground yet‐ access and part of windfarm in area. BNRW‐ broadleaf planting plans MNTGMVS Carno Grazing Survey‐ description‐ Carno 2 is 696 more evident on the skyline than Carno 1 MNTGMVS Esgair Change in roads and NVDI‐ felling NRW‐ national Survey‐ to include wind energy 733 Cwmowen Aerial photo shows wind of forest block windfarm development as built at time of Uplands turbine bases and roads indicated mapping site visit in description and at Mynydd Clogau indicates Tir associated effects on character gwynt is consented but not on the ground yet white consultants 11 v2/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI MNTGMVS Welshpool Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to 762 Aerial‐ expansion of accomodate expansion to north settlement MNTGMVS Cefn Coch Aerial photo for adjacent renewable Survey‐ adjacent windfarm may 776 rolling pasture area shows wind turbine energy map affect setting bases and roads at Mynydd Clogau MNTGMVS Tregynon Built change map and NVDI‐ Renewable Survey‐ nearby Mynydd Clogau Aerial‐ shows wind indication of energy map windfarm may affect setting. GIS‐ 815 turbine bases and roads development alter boundary of settlement to at Mynydd Clogau expansion east nearby and expansion of settlement MNTGMVS Vrynwy and Aerial‐ felling evident NVDI‐felling NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible description 848 Tanat indicated planting plans character changes to mixed Woodlands woodland and management recommendation changes MNTGMVS Caersws River Aerial‐ expansion of GIS‐ alter boundary adjacent to 865 Bowl Newtown Newtown MNTGMVS Llanfyllin Built change map and GIS‐ alter boundary adjacent to 875 Mosaic north Aerial‐ expansion of Llansantffraid Llansantffraid MNTGMVS Tregynon Built change map and Survey‐ possible amendment to Rolling Hills Aerial‐ expansion of description and management 899 Newtown and Tregynon recommendations; GIS‐ amend and significant expansion boundary to accommodate of semi‐industrial expansion of settlements agricultural unit north east of Bettws Cedewain

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Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI MNTGMVS Plynlimon Aerial‐ Cefn Croes Segment renewable Survey‐ adjacent windfarm of 910 Moorlands evident nearby to west density‐ energy map Cefn Croes to the west may affect indicates less setting. Check on site for changes complex in vegetation cover on uplands possibly due to grazing regimes and amend description and/or management recommendations as necessary. MNTGMVS Mynydd Pant Aerial‐ felling evident NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possibly minor 916 coch hillsides planting plans amendments to description to mention felling of compartments and some broadleaf planting MNTGMVS Hafren Forest NVDI‐felling NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible description 917 indicated planting plans character changes to mixed woodland and management recommendation changes MNTGMVS Llandyssil Hill Aerial‐ expansion of GIS‐ alter boundary adjacent to 946 and Scarp Newtown Newtown grazing MNTGMVS Llanfyllin Aerial‐ felling evident NVDI‐felling NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible description 962 Mosaic South indicated planting plans character changes to mixed woodland and management recommendation changes Radnorshire RDNRVS Cambrian Segment Survey‐ check on site for changes 101 Mountains density‐ in vegetation cover on uplands plateau tops indicates less possibly due to grazing regimes complex and amend description and/or management recommendations as necessary

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Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI RDNRVS Upland Moor, Third party GIS‐ Cefn Brith will be transferred 110 Beacon Hill challenge to to RDNRVS122. Collector‐ minor and Gors boundary and amendments to description as Lydan subsequent per Bronwen Thomas report, July report by NRW. 2013. RDNRVS Moorland east Aerial ‐ increase in NVDI‐ less Survey‐ possible bracken 117 of Ithon bracken on northern productive in encroachment slopes parts RDNRVS Improved Third party GIS‐ Cefn Brith will be transferred 122 upland, south challenge to to RDNRVS122 from 110. of Kerry Hills boundary and subsequent report by NRW. RDNRVS Bryn y Sarnau Aerial‐ felling evident NVDI‐felling NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible management 125 forest slopes indicated planting plans changes and character changes to and fields mixed woodland RDNRVS Forested Aerial‐ felling evident NVDI‐felling NRW‐ broadleaf Survey‐ possible management 126 Radnor Forest indicated planting plans changes and character changes to mixed woodland RDNRVS Rolling hills Aerial‐ reduce to exclude NVDI‐ reduce GIS‐ reduce to accommodate 133 central south development in to exclude Llandrindod Wells expansion and east Llandrindod Wells development Builth showground expansion. RDNRVS Rolling hills Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to east to east Aerial‐ expansion of accommodate Knighton and 134 Knighton and Norton to expansion to the north of Norton the north RDNRVS Rolling hills Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to 135 between Ithon Aerial‐ expansion of accommodate expansion of and Wye Rhayader to east Rhayader

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Aspect area Change- indicated by: Stage 2c UID Name OS data, aerial photos Complexity Phase 1 LPA workshop/ Other resources Field- Recommended LANDMAP and roads and buildings maps and questionnaire work amendment- GIS or survey or (segment seasonal both density) and change NVDI RDNRVS Wye floor Aerial‐ parking expansion GIS‐ consider reducing size of 141 south of to Builth showground area to exclude showground site Rhayader site which should expanding to the north. Survey‐ new collector survey would be needed for Showground site and decription of exisitng collector amended as necessary. RDNRVS Lugg and Teme Built change map and GIS‐ consider changing the 142 floors Aerial‐ expansion of boundary to the west to include Knighton undeveloped valley floor east of Knighton. RDNRVS Lower Wye Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to south 150 floor Aerial‐ expansion of and east of Clyro to Clyro south and east accommodate expansion RDNRVS East Lugg floor Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to north to 151 Aerial‐ expansion of accomodate Presteigne town expansion RDNRVS Llandrindod Aerial‐ expand to include NVDI‐ expand GIS‐ alter boundary 152 Wells development to the to include north east development to the north east RDNRVS Rhayader Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to 153 Aerial‐ expansion of accomodate expansion of settlement to north east Rhayder RDNRVS Knighton Built change map and GIS‐ amend boundary to east to 154 Aerial‐ expansion of accomodate town expansion and settlement consider changing the boundary to the east to exclude undeveloped valley floor. white consultants 15 v2/February 2014 Final Report Interpretation of LANDMAP visual and sensory change detection pack: Powys

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