Sean Boyle Architect F.G.I.S F.A.S.I. M.I.I.A.S EurGeo. Reg No.2251 Sean Boyle Architects Unit 3 Second Floor Donohue Building Kennedy Road, Navan, Co Meath. EIR Code: C15 PF77 T: 0469023797 Surveyors & Planners E:
[email protected] VAT No. IE 7586274V LANDSCAPE & VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR RESTORATION OF EXISTING QUARRY FILL WITH INERT SOIL AND STONE AND Provision of a Public Amenity PARK For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. AT TULLYKANE KILMESSAN CO. MEATH 1 EPA Export 21-04-2017:03:19:34 Table of Contents Pg. 1.0 Introduction 3 1.1 Background 3 1.2 Scope of Work 4 1.3 Planning Policy 5 1.4 Author 6 2.0 Receiving Environment 7 2.1 Baseline Study Methodology 7 2.2 Landscape Baseline 15 2.3 Visual Baseline 23 2.4 Difficulties Encountered 24 3.0 Impact Assessment 25 3.1 Evaluation Methodology 25 3.2 Landscape Impacts 30 3.3 Visual Impacts 32 3.4 Impacts on Landscape and Planning Designations 34 3.5 “Do- Nothing” Scenario 36 4.0 Mitigation Measures 37 5.0 Residual Impact 37 6.0 References For inspection purposes only. 37 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 2 EPA Export 21-04-2017:03:19:34 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND This section assesses the landscape & visual impacts arising from the proposed restoration, back fill and the provision of a community amenity park a Quarry at Tullykane, Kilmessan, Co. Meath including assessment of the following: Landscape Impacts, including: direct impacts upon specific landscape elements within and adjacent to the site; effects on the overall pattern of the landscape elements which give rise to the landscape character of the site and its surroundings; and impacts upon any special interests in and around the site.