APPENDIX B: Landscape Impact Assessment Tables

Table B1.1 Landscape Character Impacts and Effects within 5km

Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km West Wiltshire District Landscape Character Assessment G4 : Cley Hill Very High This area is potentially the most High There is no significant loss of existing features contributing to Large to Greensand 0.0 – 3.5 susceptible as it contains the turbine and landscape character, but Photomontage Viewpoint V1 from Moderate/ and Chalk close range views are more likely to Chapmanslade illustrates the Major change arising from the Large Terrace change character. In particular Cley Hill introduction of a conspicuous feature in the open agricultural provides an elevated panoramic view. landscape. Photomontage Viewpoint V21 from the A36 at Large Much of the area is designated for the Thoulstone shows a similar effect. Both photomontages also show effects are quality of its landscape, either as part of the turbine interceding in views towards the surrounding uplands confined to the Cranborne Chase West Wiltshire which make an important contribution to the character of this area, close range Downs AONB or as an SLA It is also noted the chalk escarpment of Salisbury Plain in the case of Photomontage ie within for its tranquillity. This quality combined Viewpoint V1 and Cley Hill and the Wooded Greensand Hills of 2km with the relative openness of the Longleat in the case of Photomontage Viewpoint V21. farmland, providing the opportunity for Photomontage Viewpoint V11 shows a further close range view from close range views, generally within 2.5km the public footpath network at Dye House Farm. Photomontage makes the area particularly susceptible Viewpoint V7 from Cley Hill provides a slightly longer range and to change. elevated viewpoint. Here the turbine is part of a very wide Susceptibility : Very High panorama. Although it is a new element influencing landscape character it is in scale with the pattern of fields and woodlands and of lesser scale than the foreground farm buildings which also detract. Here the change is more Moderate. As shown on Figure 8 the greater part of this character area and the SLA is affected by the ZTV, the exceptions being areas of woodland and the south facing slopes of Cley Hill. Impact : Major to Moderate

E3 : North Moderate The susceptibility of this gently rolling Moderate As shown on Figure 8 the greater part of this area is included in the Moderate Bradley Rolling 2.2 – 9.7 area derives from the extensive views to ZTV though much of the southern area, closer to the turbine, view Clay Lowland the uplands including Cley Hill and the would be restricted to blade tip due to the intervening Greensand Hills of Longleat to the south Chapmanslade Greensand Hills and extensive woodland. which would include the turbine. Photomontage Viewpoint V12 taken from Rudge, just outside this However susceptibility is reduced both area illustrates the impact with the turbine being noticeable. by the presence of intact hedgerows Impacts on landscape character result from the turbine being seen and mature trees which would restrict on the skyline and in relation to the more distant uplands in the views and by the presence of existing background, which are part of the AONB. However in places there foreground detractors such as pylons. is localised screening from hedgerows and woodlands and impacts Susceptibility : Moderate are offset by intervening pylons Impact : Moderate E8 Heywood Low Susceptibility of this area is restricted by Low From this area the turbine would be perceived as a new feature but Slight Rolling Clay 3.2 – 7.1 its urban setting, which includes the at a range of approx. 5 km it would appear as an incidental feature Lowland Wiltshire trading estate, the cement with more dominant industrial and transport infrastructure in the works with its high chimney and railway foreground.

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Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km corridors. Tranquillity is low. Impact : Minor Susceptibility : Low F3: High This area is susceptible to change given High Photomontage Viewpoint V1 in Chapmanslade is just outside this Moderate Chapmanslde 0.6 – 3.2 its proximity to the turbine. It includes the area but represents a close range view from 717 metres where the Greensand settlement of Chapmanslade and the landscape impact would be conspicuous and Major. Hills designed parkland landscape Photomontage Viewpoint V2 is similarly just outside, but represents a surrounding Chalcot Park. Much of the view from the parkland, where, due to the increasing distance area is an SLA. Relative Susceptibility is existing trees help to screen the turbine. Although this area has the reduced by a strong sense of enclosure sensitivity of an SLA Figure 8 shows that much of it lies outside the ZTV due to trees and woodlands and a due to topography and woodland. For much of this area there is no topography that falls away to the north impact. east, directing views away from the turbine. Impact : Moderate Susceptibility : Moderate F4: Corsley Very High This area is susceptible to the turbine High Photomontage Viewpoint V9 taken from Corsley Heath represents Large Greensand 0.6 – 3.8 because of the extensive views from the the typical impact on this area which is scenically attractive and Hills higher parts and the quality of its without other detractors such as pylons. In this view at a range of landscape, which is either within the 2287 metres the turbine is clearly noticeable and changes the AONB or is designated as an SLA. It is a character of the area. Photomontage Viewpoint V8 taken from the tranquil, peaceful and rural area where entrance to Longleat Safari park is immediately south of this area a turbine would be out of character but but is representative of the noticeable views from the area could be clearly seen from open areas surrounding Longhedge of farmland, settlements of Corsley Heath, Lye’s Green and Longhedge, Figure 8 shows that the majority of the character is covered by the public rights of way and local roads. ZTV Valley areas are less susceptible doe to topography and greater enclosure. Impact : Major Susceptibility : High F5 : Longleat Very High Although within the AONB and Moderate Photomontage Viewpoint V8 taken form the entrance to Longleat Slight Greensand 3.2 – 8.0 containing the important designed Safari park shows the clearest vantage point from this area, but as Hills landscapes surrounding Longleat House shown by the ZTV on Figure 8 it only covers a small area of grassland peaceful and important for tourism The to the north of the extensive woodland that masks this area. As susceptibility of this area is limited by its shown on Figures 8 and 10 the greater part of this area lies outside dense woodland cover. Open areas the ZTV with no impact. likely to be affected by the turbine are limited to the safari park entrance A further small area of visibility is represented by Photomontage above Longhedge and to areas outside Viewpoint V18 taken on the hill above Horningsham now at a much the AONB above Warminster where greater range of over 7km. Here a blade tip is barely visible views are already affected by the urban emerging above the wooded skyline. area and A36/ 350 junction. Impact : Minor Susceptibility : Low

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Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km G2 : Westbury High Susceptibility of this area arises from its High Photomontage Viewpoint V4 is taken from the high ground adjacent Moderate Greensand 1.6 – 8.9 scenic value which includes two SLAs, to Westbury at a range of over 5km. It shows the turbine as a distant to Large and Chalk the Corsley Heath to Chapmanslade but noticeable feature on the wooded skyline, in association with Terrace Greensand Ridge and Salisbury Plain. the wooded Greensand Hills to the left, which are within the AONB. The area is particularly noted for its There are no other tall detractors, though the edges of Westbury are dramatic views towards the Chalk visible in the foreground. Closer to the turbine open views are less Downland Edge, including the white elevated and include detractors such as roads and railways, but the horse, but these are not susceptible to turbine would be larger and more noticeable. Photomontage the turbine as they are to the east away Viewpoint V3 taken from Upton Scudamore in the adjacent from the site. The openness of the character area represents such a closer view from 2.6km. arable fields also provides views towards the turbine, including long views from Figure 8 demonstrates that the greater part of this area is within the high ground immediately south east of ZTV Westbury. However at ranges greater than 2.5km the scale of the turbine is Impact : Moderate reduced making the landscape less susceptible to its presence Susceptibility : Moderate

G3: Upton Moderate The LCA notes that this area has High Photomontage Viewpoint V3 taken from the edge of Upton Large Scudamore 0.5 – 4.7 /High extensive views of the chalk downland Scudamore represents the impact on the more distant parts of this Greensand to the east and therefore not susceptible area at a range of 2.6km. The turbine is clearly noticeable in a wide and Chalk to the turbine. However the open panorama resulting in a Moderate change. At closer range the Terrace character of the farmland also means scale of the turbine becomes more conspicuous with a Major that there would be views towards the impact. Photomontage Viewpoint V2 from the edge of Chalcot park turbine including the area surrounding at a range of 1.2km shows partial screening, through from other the settlement of Upton Scudamore areas the view would be more open. Photomontage Viewpoint V21 which is situated on a slight rise. The from the western edge of this area shows a Major change. availability of views is increased by the Mid Wilts Way. Susceptibility will increase Figure 8 confirms that almost the entire area is within the ZTV in parts of the area which are very close to the turbine, Part of this closer area is Impact: Moderate to Major. also within the SLA. Susceptibility is reduced to some extent by the presence of several transport corridors. Susceptibility : Moderate to High H2 : High Dramatic and panoramic views from this High Views from the Downland Edge are represented by two Moderate Bishopstrow 3.5 – 17.9 upland, coupled with sense of isolation photomontages. Photomontage Viewpoint V5 is from the Mid Wits and Codford and tranquillity make this area Way upon Upton Cow Down at a range of 4km. At this range the Down Chalk susceptible to the turbine. It is within the turbine is seen as a small scale feature within a very large panorama Downland Salisbury plain SLA and accessible via but nevertheless noticeable in the absence of other detractors. Edge the Wessex Ridgeway and Mid Wilts Way Photomontage Viewpoint V20 from Arn Hill Down shows a similar long distance footpaths. The area also view from a similar range. Given the elevation of this area the

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Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km has strong heritage associations. turbine tower is seen against the landscape, rather than the skyline. Susceptibility is reduced to some extent Figure 8 confirms that the area affected is restricted to west facing by the range, a minimum of 3.5km slopes, east facing slopes would be unaffected. which will reduce the scale of the Impact : Moderate turbine in the view. Susceptibility : High Landscape Assessment of Mendip District. B1.1: Upper Very High This area is steeply sloping and Moderate Figure 8 confirms that only a very minor part of this area is within the Slight Frome Valley 3.2 – 13.3 prominent with high quality scenery ZTV. Any change to character would be Minor. Greensand within the AONB. However its Ridge susceptibility to views of the turbine is Impact : Minor reduced as it is largely wooded. Susceptibility : Low

B1.3 Upper Moderate The susceptibility of this area results from Moderate For large parts of this area there is no impact, the lower lying parts Moderate Frome Valley 2.0 – 5.3 the open rolling landform. There are are outside the ZTV. Impacts on this landscape are confined to the North East open views to the east from some of the higher ridges and views of the turbine would be limited by hedges Ridges ridges, though limited by hedgerows and and trees within the character area. Intervening woodland also mature trees. By contrast the valleys are reduces the impact in some areas to nacelle and blade tip. At more contained and are not susceptible ranges generally over 2.5km the scale of the turbine is diminished to the proposal. but still noticeable. Susceptibility : Moderate Impact : Moderate B2: Lower Moderate Given the presence of intervening roads Moderate Impacts on this landscape would result from distant views from the Slight Frome Valley 4.4 – 11.4 and pylon lines at the 5km radius the domed ridges described in the LCA. At ranges varying from 5 kms to susceptibility of this area is low. over 10 kms Photomontage Viewpoint V15 from the Down within Susceptibility is also diminished beyond Orchadleigh Park at a range of 7km demonstrates that the turbine the 5km as the scale of the turbine as would be a very minor feature at this range resulting in little change seen in the landscape diminishes. to landscape character. Susceptibility : Low Impact : Minor

B3: Frome and Low This area is influenced by the built up Low Views form this area are influenced by the intervening A 361 bypass Neutral Frome Fringes 3.6 – 8.3 area of Frome and a major road and power line. The main area within the ZTV is over 5 kms from the corridor. turbine and it would be seen as a minor feature. Susceptibility : Negligible Impact : Negligible

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Table B1.2 Landscape Character Impacts and Effects beyond 5km

Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km West Wiltshire District Landscape Character Assessment A1: South Very High Susceptibility lies in the open panoramic Moderate Much of the area is within the ZTV, but at this range as Slight Cotswolds 16.9 – (AONB) views, but is limited by the small scale of the demonstrated by nearby Photomontage Viewpoint V13, 16.5km Limestone 19.1 turbine at this range. from the site, the turbine would be seen as only a very minor Lowland feature resulting in Negligible change. Susceptibility : Low Impact : Negligible A2 : South Moderate Susceptibility lies in the extensive long views Moderate Large parts of this area are within the ZTV, but at this range, the Slight Wraxall 13.7 – to High from this area but it is limited by the small turbine would be seen as only a very minor feature resulting in Limestone 19.1 (SLA) scale of the turbine at this range and the Negligible change. Lowland presence of intervening pylons. Impact : Negligible Susceptibility : Low A3: Broughton Moderate Susceptibility lies in the generally extensive Low The extent of the ZTV is limited in this area and at this range, the Neutral Gifford 13.7 – views but it is limited by the small scale of the turbine would be seen as only a very minor feature resulting in Limestone 20.5 turbine at this range and the presence of Negligible change. Lowland intervening conspicuous pylons. Impact : Negligible Susceptibility : Very low A4 : Cleeve Very High Susceptibility lies in the occasional long Moderate Only a very minor part of this area is within the ZTV and at this Slight Limestone 15.0 – (AONB) distance views, but it is limited by the small range as demonstrated by nearby Photomontage Viewpoint V13, Lowland 15.6 scale of the turbine at this range. 16.5km from the site, the turbine would be seen as only a very minor feature resulting in Negligible change. Susceptibility : Low Impact : Negligible C1: Melksham Moderate Susceptibility lies in the general sense of Low Few parts of this flat lowland areas are within the ZTV. At this range, Neutral Open Clay 16.3 – openness but it is limited by the small scale of the turbine would be only a very minor feature and readily Vale 22.0 the turbine at this range and the presence of screened in the flat landscape by hedges and buildings resulting pylons as a dominant vertical element and in Negligible change. roads. Impact : Negligible Susceptibility : Very Low C2: Semington Low Susceptibility lies in the openness and distant Low Few parts of this flat lowland area are within the ZTV. At this range, Neutral Open Clay 10.8 – views to the downs but it is limited by the small the turbine would be only a very minor feature and readily Vale 21.0 scale of the turbine at this range, the screened in the flat landscape by hedges and buildings resulting presence of major roads and the urban fringe in Negligible change. character. Impact : Negligible Susceptibility : Very Low Table B1.2 Landscape Character Impacts and Effects beyond 5km.docx Page i

Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km D1: Limpley Very High There are south facing views from some of the Moderate The ZTV indicates that there would be some views from the upper Slight Stoke and 11.9 – (AONB upper valley sides but susceptibility is limited valley sides but the main part of this area is enclosed by landform Westwood 16.2 and SLA) by the small scale of the turbine at this range with no impact. At this range as demonstrated by nearby Limestone Photomontage Viewpoint V13, 16.5km from the site, the turbine River Valley Susceptibility : Low would be only a very minor feature

Impact : Negligible E1 : Wingfield Moderate Susceptibility arises from extensive panoramic Moderate Large parts of this area are within the ZTV, though as the turbine Slight Rolling Clay 7.1 – 9.5 views to the south as far as the chalk would appear to be relatively small from this range, views are Lowland downlands, but is limited by the presence of interrupted by field boundaries and offset by the presence of dominant pylons and some large industrial closer pylons and buildings. At this range, the turbine would be a buildings and the small scale of the turbine at minor feature. this range. Impact : Minor Susceptibility : Low to Moderate

E2: Belle Coeur High Susceptibility of this area is limited by some Moderate Parts of this area are within the ZTV though as the turbine would Slight Rolling Clay 7.6 – (SLA) large blocks of woodland to the south, and by appear to be relatively small from this range, views are interrupted Lowland 10.6 the small scale of the turbine at this range. by field boundaries and offset by the presence of closer pylons The SLA is on west facing valley slopes and buildings. At this range, the turbine would be a minor feature. orientated away from the turbine Impact : Minor Susceptibility : Low E4 : Green Moderate Susceptibility of this area is limited by blocks of Moderate Open areas of farmland are within the ZTV, though as the turbine Slight Lane Rolling 8.1 – woodland, the proximity of Trowbridge would appear to be relatively small from this range, views are Clay Lowland 13.3 including a large industrial estate transport interrupted by woodlands, buildings and other infrastructure and corridors and pylons, and the small scale of offset by the presence of closer pylons. At this range, the turbine the turbines at this range would be a minor feature.

Susceptibility : Low Impact : Minor

E5 : Steeple Moderate Susceptibility is limited by a strong sense of Moderate Very little of this area is within the ZTV At this range, the turbine Neutral Ashton and 11.4 – enclosure of this landscape and the small would be a very minor feature. Keevil Rolling 15.3 scale of the turbine at this range though there Clay Lowland are some distant views to chalk downland in Impact : Negligible the south

Susceptibility : Low

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Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km E6 : Bulkington Moderate This area is characterised by views towards Moderate Much of the ZTV in this area is restricted by topography to blade Neutral Rolling Clay 8.8 – to High the adjacent chalk downland edge which are tip or nacelle, At this range, the turbine would be a very minor Loawland 16.6 not susceptible to the turbine. Susceptibility is feature, particularly as it is generally only partly visible. also reduced by the small scale of the turbine at this range. Impact : Negligible

Susceptibility: Low E7: West Moderate The enclosed nature of this landscape Moderate The ZTV indicates some clear views form this area though given the Slight Ashton Rolling 7.1 – to high including some large woodland areas scale of the turbine at this range these are partly screened by Clay Lowland 12.1 reduces its susceptibility as does the small hedges and woodland cover. At this range, the turbine would be scale of the turbine at this range, though the a minor feature. rolling topography provides some viewpoints Impact : Minor Susceptibility : Low to Moderate

F1 : Bowden High The susceptibility of this upland area relates to Moderate The ZTV indicates views but at this range, the turbine would be Neutral Hill Greensand 21.7 – (SLA) its dramatic views, but these are mainly across seen as only a very minor feature resulting in Negligible change. Hills 22.8 the adjacent Avon valley to the west, not towards the turbine which at this range will be Impact : Negligible very small scale.

Susceptibility : Low F2 : Sandridge High The susceptibility of this upland area relates to Moderate The ZTV indicates views but at this range, the turbine would be Slight Park 19.2 – (SLA) its southerly views including towards the seen as only a very minor feature resulting in Negligible change. Greensand 21.2 turbine, but which at this range will be very Hills small scale. Impact : Negligible

Susceptibility : Low G7: Very High There are open views but these are noted as Moderate The ZTV indicates that views from this area would be very restricted Neutral Longbridge 5.2 – (AONB) being towards the south and east to the chalk in extent and confined to eastern end on high ground above the Deverill 12.1 escarpment, ie away from the turbine. At this Wylye Valley. Only blade tips would be visible above a wooded Greensand range the turbine would be small in scale skyline. Photomontage Viewpoint V16 taken from Summerslade and Chalk Down shows a very similar impact from a similar range of 10.6 km Terrace Susceptibility : Low to Moderate Impact : Negligible H3 : Norton High This area is susceptible given its openness and Moderate The ZTV indicates that there would be views of the turbine, Slight Bavant Chalk 7.4 – (SLA) extensive panoramic views from hills with including the tower from the elevated vantage point of the Downland 10.3 prehistoric remains and long distance escarpment, over much of this area. However, at this range the Edge footpaths. Susceptibility is reduced by the turbine would be a minor feature. small scale of the turbine at this range Impact : Minor Susceptibility : Moderate

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Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km H5: The Very High Susceptibility results from the openness of the High The ZTV indicates that views from this area are limited in extent to Slight to Deverills to 7.8 – (AONB) chalk escarpment above the Wylye valley parts of the higher Wylye valley sides, views are more extensive Moderate Stockton 19.5 and its commanding views. However at this from the adjacent higher chalk downland. It also indicates that Chalk range the turbine would be a minor or very views are limited to blade tip and nacelle for the most part. At this Downland minor feature range, both Photomontage Viewpoints V16 and V17 taken from Edge the adjacent chalk downland show that the turbine would be a Susceptibility : Moderate minor feature in the view.

Impact : Minor I1 : Salisbury High Susceptibility results from the open and High The ZTV indicates that views from this large character area are Moderate Plain West 5.2 – (SLA) dramatic views across the downland restricted to the western margins above Westbury and Warminster to Slight Chalk 19.8 landscape, though accessibility is limited to at a minimum range of 5 km in areas which do have some public Downland the western margins by the military danger access via long distance footpaths. For most of the area there zone and susceptibility is reduced to some would be no impact. Photomontage Viewpoint V4 taken from a extent by the range, a minimum of 5km footpath above Westbury indicates that the turbine would appear as a distant but noticeable feature on the wooded skyline. Susceptibility : Moderate Impact : Moderate to Minor I3 : Great Very High Susceptibility results from the wide open views High The ZTV indicates that visibility would be from local high points on Slight Ridge Chalk 8.0 – (AONB) across this remote, open landscape. However the north and western margins of this area. Both Photomontage Downland 19.6 at this range the turbine would be a minor Viewpoints V16 from Summerslade Down and V17 from the Wessex feature Ridgeway above Corton demonstrate that the turbine would have a minor impact where the tower is visible (V17), reducing to Susceptibility: Moderate negligible where only blade tips would be visible above the wooded skyline (V16).

Impact : Minor to Negligible J1 : Wylye High to Susceptibility is limited by the enclosed Moderate The ZTV indicates very limited areas of visibility from the valley, for Slight to Chalk River 4.5 – Very High character of the valley and the range where example at Upton Lovell and Stockton, also limited to blade tip or Neutral Valley 19.0 (SLA and the turbine would be seen as a minor or very nacelle. Given the small scale of the turbine at this range in AONB) minor feature. practice it will be largely hidden by local tree cover or buildings.

Susceptibility : Low Impact : Negligible North Wiltshire Landscape Character Assessment 10 : Corsham 19.1 – Moderate There are some panoramic views but these Moderate The ZTV includes the southern margins of this area as well as a very Neutral Rolling 24.1 to Very are to the north and east away from the small part of the Cotswolds AONB, but at such long range the Lowland High turbine. At this range the turbine would be a impact would be negligible. (AONB in very minor feature. part) Impact : Negligible Susceptibility : Low 11. Avon Moderate This is a lowland landscape and not generally Moderate Only a very small part of this area is within the ZTV at the southern Neutral Valley 20.5 – to High susceptible to such long distance views where margin. In practice local features such as trees and hedges would Table B1.2 Landscape Character Impacts and Effects beyond 5km.docx Page iv

Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km 41.4 (SLA in the turbine would be seen as a very minor screen the turbine in this lowland landscape and power lines a part) feature. much greater impact.

Susceptibility : Low Impact : Negligible 12 : Bowood High Susceptibility results from large panoramic Moderate The extent of the ZTV is very limited in this area due to topography Neutral and Bowden 21.9 – (SLA) views from this upland parkland landscape. and woodland cover, at the margin of the 25km study area the Parkland 28.5 Susceptibility is reduced by woodland cover turbine would result in no change. and the range as the turbine would be a very minor feature Impact : No Change

Susceptibility : Very Low 14 : Hillmartin Moderate There are some broad expansive views, but Low Only a very minor part of this area is within the ZTV, at the margin Neutral Rolling 23.8 – this is a lowland area on the margin of the of the 25km study area the turbine would result in no change. Lowland 44.5 study area. Impact : No Change Susceptibility : Very Low

15 : Cherwill Very High Susceptibility results from open views, but at Moderate Only a very minor part of this area is within the ZTV, at the margin Neutral Downs 24.1 – (AONB) 25km range any view of the turbine would be of the 25km study area the turbine would result in no change. 32.3 very minor. Impact : No Change Susceptibility : Low

Kennet Landscape Character Assessment 9 : Vale of Very High The lowland nature of the vale and the minor Moderate This is a large character area and the ZTV indicates that only small Neutral Pewsey 13.2 – (AONB) scale of the turbine at this range restricts its areas on the east and west fringes of Devizes would be potentially 54.0 susceptibility affected. At this range the turbine would result in no change.

Susceptibility : Very Low Impact : No change 10 : Bristol High to This lowland landscape has low inter visibility Moderate The ZTV identifies that a major part of this area would have Slight Avon Clay 13.5 – Moderate but the site visit identified long views across potential views, though in part limited to blade tip and nacelle. Vale 24.0 (Part SLA) open sections. Susceptibility reduced by the Local features such as hedges and trees would provide some range as the turbine would be a minor screening, but there are some open sections on higher points. At feature. this range, the impact would be negligible.

Susceptibility : Low Impact : Negligible

11: Spye High Susceptibility is limited by extensive woodland Moderate The ZTV identifies some potential views. The site visit confirms these Slight Parklands 20.0 – (SLA) cover and low inter visibility, and the long are attractive, but they are from limited areas and at very long 24.3 range making the turbine a very minor range at the margin of the 25 km study area. feature. Impact : Negligible Susceptibility : Very Low Table B1.2 Landscape Character Impacts and Effects beyond 5km.docx Page v

Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km 4: Horton Very High Susceptibility results from extreme openness Moderate Views are limited to the very western edge of the area within the Neutral Down 23.6 – (AONB) and high inter visibility from the chalk upland, AONB and at very long range at the margin of the 25 Km study 38.9 but is limited by the long range making the area. There would be no impact for the greater art of the area. turbine a very minor feature. Impact : Negligible Susceptibility : Low Salisbury District (South Wiltshire) Landscape Character Assessment B1 : Wylye Very High Susceptibility results from open long distance Moderate The ZTV includes some minor parts of the higher valley sides. Slight to Broad Chalk 18.6 – (AONB) views from the higher valley sides, but limited Photomontage Viewpoint V17 taken from the Wessex Ridgeway in Neutral River Valley 29.6 by the long range making the turbine a very a similar landscape, though at much closer range demonstrates Slopes minor feature that at this range any impact would be negligible

Susceptibility : Very Low Impact : Negligible

D1 : West Very High Susceptibility results from wide open long Moderate The ZTV includes some high points above the Wylye valley. Slight to Wiltshire 10.8 – (AONB) distance views from the chalk uplands sides, Photomontage Viewpoint V17 taken from the Wessex Ridgeway in Neutral Downs Chalk 29.5 but limited by the long range making the a similar landscape, though at much closer range demonstrates Downland turbine a very minor feature that at this range any impact would be negligible

Susceptibility : Very Low Impact : Negligible G1 : Very High Susceptibility results from absence of tree Moderate The ZTV indicates that only a very small part of this area would be Slight Kilmington 7.2 – (AONB) cover and openness, but limited by the range affected with a distant view of turbine blades above the Terrace 16.5 which would make the turbine a minor feature woodlands surrounding Longleat. Photomontage Viewpoint 18 Greensand from the adjacent area and closer to the site shows a Minor Terrace Susceptibility : Low impact that would reduce to Negligible at greater range.

Impact : Minor to Negligible H1: Longleat to Very High Susceptibility is low given extensive woodland Moderate The ZTV indicates that only very small parts of this area in Slight Stourhead 7.4 – (AONB) cover. woodland clearings would be affected. Photomontage Viewpoint Greensand 17.5 18 from the adjacent area and closer to the site shows a Minor Hills Susceptibility : Low impact with the turbine blades barely visible over the woodland.

Impact : Minor The Landscape of South Somerset 6.1 Wooded Moderate Susceptibility is low given woodland cover Moderate The ZTV indicates that only small parts of this area would be Neutral Ridges and 13.2 – and the range making the turbine a minor affected with some of the views limited to blade tip and nacelle. Clay vales 34.6 feature At this range, local trees hedges and woodland would help to screen views. Susceptibility : Low Impact : Negligible

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Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km Landscape Assessment of Mendip District. A3: The Moderate This upland is susceptible given its openness Moderate The ZTV indicates that only very small parts of this area would be Neutral Mendip 21.2 – to High and remoteness and long views, but affected and t very long range close to the margin of the 25km Plateau 52.1 susceptibility is reduced by the very long study area. range making the turbine a very minor feature. Impact : No change

Susceptibility : Very Low A5 : Cranmore Moderate Susceptibility results from the prominence of Moderate The ZTV demonstrates that the northern part of this area is Neutral Ridge 14.9 – this ridge and the wide views, but is reduced potentially affected, but the site visit confirms that views from this 26.4 by the long range making the turbine a minor area tend to be screened by intervening tree cover. feature. Impact : No change Susceptibility : Low

A7 : Northern Moderate Susceptibility results from openness and wide Moderate The ZTV shows repeated parts of this extended area but generally Slight to and Eastern 19.2 – views is reduced by the range which extends to Low limited to nacelle level due to intervening woodland and Neutral farmlands 27.9 from 10 km to the edge of the study area topography. The impact would vary from Minor to No Change as the range increases. Susceptibility : Low to Very Low Impact : Minor to No Change A9.1 : Leigh - Moderate Susceptibility limited by substantial hedgerows Moderate The ZTV shows much of this area is within the ZTV, but the site visit Neutral Oakhill 9.6 – and trees and long range confirms that views are limited by tree cover. At this range the 20.1 turbine would be a minor feature and readily screened by local Susceptibility : Low features.

Impact : Negligible A9.2 : Oakhill - Low to Susceptibility limited by range and present Low Only a very minor part of this area is within the ZTV. At this range Neutral Emborough 19.7 – Moderate industrial activity there would be no change. 22.1 Susceptibility : Very Low Impact: No Change A9.3 : The Moderate Susceptibility results from long views from high Moderate Parts of this area are in the ZTV, but limited to blade tip and Slight Emborough 18.0 – ground, but is reduced by long range and nacelle by intervening woodland and trees. At this range the Picot Ridge 21.6 urban fringe character turbine would be a minor feature

Susceptibility : Low Impact : Minor

A10.1 : Moderate Susceptibility limited by valley landform and Low The ZTV is limited to one minor area. At this range the turbine Neutral Nettlebridge 7.5 – abundant woodland cover. would be a minor feature and readily screened by local tree Valley 20.9 cover. Susceptibility : Very Low Impact : No Change

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Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km A11 : South Moderate Susceptibility results from ridge landform and Moderate The ZTV extends over much of this area though at this range, as Slight Eastern 7.7 – open character but is reduced by range. illustrated by Photomontage Viewpoint V19 at a range of 8.5 km in Farmlands 17.8 the adjacent area, the impact would be negligible. Susceptibility : Low to Moderate Impact : Negligible

A12 : Moderate Susceptibility results from some long distance Moderate The ZTV extends over higher ground and the site visit confirms Slight Wanstrow 10.9 – views from higher areas, but limited by long views. However at this range any impact would be negligible Farmlands 16.2 range Impact : Negligible Susceptibility: Low

B1.2: Upper Very High Susceptibility results from some open views, Moderate The ZTV over this area is extensive, but remains outside the Slight Frome Valley 6.1 – (AONB) though it is reduced by range and the AONB.As illustrated by Photomontage Viewpoint V19 at a range of Valley Slopes 16.3 presence of woodlands and hedgerows. 8.5 km taken within this area, the impact would be negligible.

Susceptibility : Low Impact : Negligible

C2 : Buckland Moderate Susceptibility results from wide views from Moderate ZTV coverage over this area is extensive and the site visit confirms Slight Norton St 6.3 – to high ridges but is limited by range that there are wide and attractive views. However Photomontage Phillips 15.5 Viewpoint V15 from the Down at Orchadleigh Park at the eastern Orchardleigh Susceptibility : Moderate to Low end of this area and relatively closer to the turbine at a range of 7 Park Ridges km demonstrates that the impact on the view is minor and would reduce to negligible at greater range. The site visit further confirms that the view of the turbine from Orchadleigh is only available over a very narrow arc. For the most part it is screened by parkland trees.

Impact : Minor to Negligible C3 : Wheel Moderate Susceptibility results from views from the higher Moderate ZTV coverage is extensive on higher valley sides but as above, Slight Brook 6.3 – valley sides, but is limited by range Photomontage Viewpoint V15 from the adjacent area at the Buckland 11.8 Down at Orchadleigh Park at the eastern end of this area and Brook Valleys Susceptibility : Low relatively closer to the turbine at a range of 7 km demonstrates that the impact on the view is minor and would reduce to negligible at greater range.

Impact : Minor to Negligible

Bath and North East Somerset Landscape Character Assessment 6: Hinton Moderate Susceptibility results from some long views from Low ZTV coverage is very limited in extent and to nacelle and blade tip Neutral Blewett and 17.6 – higher parts of the plateau but is limited by only. At this range extending to the 25km limit of the study area, Newton St Loe 28.0 the very long range. there would be no change. Plateau Lands Susceptibility : Very Low Impact : No Change Table B1.2 Landscape Character Impacts and Effects beyond 5km.docx Page viii

Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km 12 : Cam and Moderate Susceptibility results from views from some of Moderate ZTV coverage is limited to small areas, for most of this area there Slight Wellow Brook 11.7 – to Very the higher valley sides within the AONB, but is would be no impact. Photomontage Viewpoint 14 is taken from Valleys 21.9 High limited by the very long range the adjacent area at a range of 15km and demonstrates that (AONB) the impact would be negligible Susceptibility : Low Impact : Negligible 13 : Paulton Moderate Susceptibility is due to the open landscape Moderate ZTV coverage is quite extensive along the ridge but Photomontage Slight and Peasdown 14.3 – to Very with wide views to the surrounding areas, but Viewpoint 14 is taken from this area at a range of 15km St John Ridge 21.3 High is limited by the very long range. demonstrates that the impact would be negligible. (AONB) Susceptibility : Low Impact : Negligible

16 : Cotswolds Very High Susceptibility is due to open landscapes on Moderate The ZTV covers parts of the plateaux east and north of Bath. Slight Plateaux and 16.5 – (AONB) the plateaux with long views, but is limited by Photomontage Viewpoint V13 taken from the eastern edge of Valleys 26.1 tree cover in places and by the very long Bath at a range of 16.5 km demonstrates that the impact would range be negligible.

Susceptibility : Low Impact : Negligible 17 : Hinton High to This plateau area is susceptible given the High The ZTV indicates small areas of visibility on high points. Given the Slight to Charterhouse 11.3 – Very High open landscape and wide views, described range impacts would be Minor. Moderate and 14.8 (AONB) as ‘wonderful’ in the LCA. Susceptibility is Baggeridge reduced by range Impact : Minor Plateaux Susceptibility : Moderate 18: Bathford Very High This valley landscape is generally contained Moderate The ZTV is limited to minor areas, there would be no impact for the Slight to and Limpley 11.8 – (AONB) by landform and woodland. greater part of the valley. Photomontage Viewpoint V13 taken Neutral Stoke Valley 20.8 from the immediately adjacent area at a range of 16.5 km Susceptibility : Low demonstrates that the impact would be negligible.

Impact : Negligible

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Table B1.3 Landscape Character Impacts and Effects for AONBs

Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs AONB 1: Chalk Very High Susceptibility results from the openness High The ZTV indicates that views of the turbine would be limited to a far Slight Escarpments 7.7 – and availability of distant and western outlier at Long Knoll. The greater part of this landscape 14.5 panoramic views over the Kilmington type including the outliers at Brimsdown and Bidcombe Hills and the 1a: West Terrace to the north. However at this main escarpment to the east lie outside the ZTV with no impact. The Wiltshire range the turbine would be a minor view over the wooded skyline of the Longleat Greensand Hills would Downs feature. be similar to Photomontage Viewpoint V16 from Summerslade Down at similar range, a Minor impact where the tower is visible and Susceptibility : Moderate Negligible where only the blade tips would be visible above the wooded skyline.

Impact : Minor to Negligible 2: Open Chalk Very High Susceptibility results from the openness High The ZTV indicates that visibility would be from local high points on Slight Downland 8.3 – and distant panoramic views from the the north and western margins of this area. Both Photomontage 30.4 chalk uplands. However at this range the Viewpoints V16 from Summerslade Down and V17 from the Wessex 2a: West turbine would be a minor feature. Ridgeway above Corton demonstrate that the turbine would have Wiltshire a Minor impact where the tower is visible (V17), reducing to Downs Susceptibility : Moderate Negligible where only blade tips would be visible above the wooded skyline (V16).

Impact : Minor to Negligible 5: Chalk River Very High Susceptibility is limited by the enclosed Moderate The ZTV indicates very limited areas of visibility from the valley, for Slight to valleys 8.9 – character of the valley and the range example at Upton Lovell and Stockton, also limited to blade tip or Neutral 28.7 where the turbine would be seen as a nacelle. Given the small scale of the turbine at this range in practice 5a : Wylye minor or very minor feature. it would be largely hidden by local tree cover or buildings. River Valley Susceptibility : Low Impact : Negligible 6: Greensand Very High Susceptibility results from the openness of Moderate This large area is almost entirely outside the ZTV where there is no Slight Terrace 5.5 – this area, described as largely treeless impact. Only minor areas along the north west edge of the area 16.5 and dominated by arable crop are included and at this range the turbine would only have a Minor 6b : Kilmington production, but is limited by the range to Negligible impact Terrace and presence of transport corridors. Notable views are towards the chalk Impact : Minor to Negligible escarpment in the south east, ie away from the turbine.

Susceptibility : Low

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Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km 7 : Greensand Very High This area is potentially the most High to Photomontage Viewpoint V7 from Cley Hill provides an elevated Large to Hills 1.8 – susceptible part of the AONB as its Moderate viewpoint. The turbine is part of a very wide panorama. Although it is Slight 19.3 northern boundary comes within 1.8 km a new element influencing landscape character it is in scale with 7b : of the turbine and close range views are the pattern of fields and woodlands and of lesser scale than the The large Penselwood - more likely to change character. In foreground farm buildings which also detract. The change is effect is Longleat particular Cley Hill provides an elevated Moderate confined panoramic view. to Cley To the south Although containing the Photomontage Viewpoint V8 taken form the entrance to Longleat Hill important designed landscapes Safari park shows the clearest vantage point from this area, but as surrounding Longleat House, peaceful shown by the ZTV on Figure 8 it only covers a small area of grassland and important for tourism the to the north of the extensive woodland that masks this area. As susceptibility of this area is limited by its shown on Figures 8 and 10 the greater part of this area lies outside dense woodland cover. Open areas the ZTV with no impact. The change is Minor likely to be affected by the turbine are limited to the safari park entrance A further small area of visibility is represented by Photomontage above Longhedge and a further small Viewpoint V18 taken on the hill above Horningsham now at a much areas of visibility above Horningsham. greater range of over 7km. Here a blade tip is barely visible emerging above the wooded skyline. The change is Minor Susceptibility : Very High to Low Impact : Moderate to Minor Cotswolds AONB 2 : Escarpment Very High Susceptibility results from the steep and Moderate The ZTV covers some of the higher ground at the southern end of this Slight 21.0 – exposed and elevated scarp slope and area with south easterly views over the City of Bath and the 44.3 the elevation providing dramatic views, countryside beyond. but is reduced by the long range on the margin of the 25km study area. At this range at the margins of the 25km study area the impact of very distant views would be negligible Susceptibility : Low Impact : Negligible 4. Enclosed Very High The valley landscape is generally Moderate There are very few parts of the valley affected by the ZTV, there Slight to Limestone 11.4 – enclosed with steep sides with significant would be no impact for the greater part of the valley. Neutral Valley 26.7 areas of woodland, so is not susceptible Photomontage Viewpoint V13 taken from an immediately adjacent to distant views for the turbine area east of Bath at a range of 16.5 km demonstrates that where an impact occurs, the impact would be negligible. Susceptibility : Very Low Impact : Negligible 9 : High Wold Very High Susceptibility results from open character Moderate The ZTV affects few parts of this area, but does include the high Slight Dip Slopes 16.3 – of the landscape and the intermittent ground immediately east of Bath. Photomontage Viewpoint V13, 92.1 long distance views from the uplands, taken from this point demonstrates that the impact would be but I reduced by the long range negligible.

Susceptibility : Low Impact : Negligible

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Character Range Value Susceptibility Sensitivity Impact Effect Area km 11 : Dip-Slope Very High Susceptibility results from the wide views Moderate The ZTV covers much of this area on the south east edge of the Slight Lowland 12.2 – from this area but is reduced by the long AONB, but at this range any view of the turbine would be as a very 91.4 range and by the strong agricultural minor distant feature with a negligible impact. character that makes it more intimate and less open. Impact : Negligible

Susceptibility : Low 13 Low Very High Susceptibility results from the expansive Moderate ZTV coverage is quite extensive on parts of the plateau to the south Slight Limestone 11.1 – long distance views across the open of Bath but Photomontage Viewpoint 14 is taken from this area at a Plateau 15.2 plateau to long distance hills, but is range of 15km demonstrates that the impact would be negligible. reduced by the long range. Impact : Negligible Susceptibility : Low North Wessex Downs AONB 1C : Norton Very High Susceptibility results from extreme Moderate Views are limited to the very western edge of the area within the Neutral Downs 23.3 – openness and high inter visibility from the AONB and at very long range at the margin of the 25 Km study 40.0 chalk upland, but is limited by the long area. There would be no impact for the greater art of the area. range making the turbine a very minor feature. Impact : Negligible

Susceptibility : Low

6A : Vale of Very High The lowland nature of the vale and the Moderate This is a large character area and the ZTV indicates only a very minor Neutral Pewsey 22.9 – minor scale of the turbine at this range area within the AONB would be potentially affected. There is no 48.1 restricts its susceptibility impact for the Vale in general. At this range the turbine would result in no change. Susceptibility : Very Low Impact : No change

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APPENDIX C: Visual Impact Assessment Tables

Table C1 Visual Impact Assessment - 2.5 and 5km Study Areas

Visual Ref Range/km ZTV Comment Sensitivity Impact Effect Receptor

C1.1: INDIVIDUAL DWELLINGS and COMMUNITIES within 5km

20 properties with clear and direct views towards the turbine, three properties with filtered views due to Chapmanslade vegetation, three properties with oblique and/ or a view from upstairs windows only. A mix of Major and Major and Large and 1a 0.71 – 0.81 Tower High east Moderate impacts. Those with clear and direct views have Major impacts. Photomontage Viewpoint V1 shows Moderate Moderate the turbine as the focal point of the view within the landscape at this point. Two properties are Grade II listed.

Chapmanslade Six properties have heavily filtered views from rear upstairs windows due to garden and field boundary 1b Southcroft 0.77 – 0.82 Tower vegetation along the bridleway. Lower-floor windows have no view due to a high fence at the property High Minor Slight estate boundary and topography.

Chapmaslade Tower/ Five properties situated higher in the topography have oblique views towards the turbine location from upper 1c 1.10 – 1.50 High Minor Moderate west nacelle floor windows over adjacent buildings.

Three properties with clear views towards the turbine from all windows and garden, with a Major impact. One Chapmanslade Major and Large and 2 0.67 – 0.75 Tower property with views limited by a coniferous hedge at the front of the property is given a Minor impact due to High High Street Minor Moderate the proximity of the turbine. One property is Grade II listed.

The farm south of Chapmanslade - very oblique views from the front of the house and garden, filtered by rows 3 Southcroft 0.72 Tower High Minor Moderate of field boundary vegetation. Clear but slightly oblique views from all three upper floor windows from the front of the house. Views from lower Moderate/ 4 Dye House Farm 0.54 Tower floor windows blocked due to topography as house is set lower into the ground. See Photomontage Viewpoint High Moderate Large V11. The property is orientated away from the turbine location, with one small window in the rear of the house 5 Thoulstone Farm 0.49 Tower High No change Neutral situated below the level of intervening outbuildings. No views. This building is Grade II listed

One property with oblique views from two small windows on the gable end, one property with oblique views 6 Row Farm 0.89 – 0.90 Tower High Minor Moderate from the front of the house. Views from both properties are filtered due to vegetation along the road side.

Five properties with oblique views from the rear of the house and gardens, One property with views from the Tower/ Moderate 7 Short Street 1.16 – 1.35 front of the house. Views from all properties are filtered by intervening vegetation along roads and large High Minor nacelle and Slight clusters of trees.

Large property and converted stables, situated in a parkland landscape. Views are filtered by mature trees Tower/ within the park and along roadsides, as well as large groups of trees in the direction of the turbine. There would 7a Chalcot House 1.46 High Minor Slight nacelle be oblique views of the turbine from the front and side of the house, and side of the stables. The turbine could be glimpsed from upper floor windows through the intervening trees. The property is Grade II* listed.

One large property, (Grade II listed) has oblique and filtered views from windows from the front and side of the house with a Major impact. Two properties have filtered views from upper floor front windows, with views from Major and Large and 8 Thoulstone 0.58 – 0.69 Tower High lower floor windows blocked by an evergreen hedge along the property frontages, assessed as a Minor Minor Moderate impact. Photomontage Viewpoint V21 from this location shows the turbine as the focal point.

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Visual Ref Range/km ZTV Comment Sensitivity Impact Effect Receptor

Two properties at close range, but with oblique and filtered views from windows at the front of the house and Thoulstone 9 0.74 – 0.76 Tower garden due to large hedge and row of trees lining the road. Photomontage Viewpoint V21 shows the proposal High Moderate Moderate Cottages in clear view from the A36.

Norridge Farm consists of six properties. One property would have oblique views from the upper floor windows, which would be filtered due to a band of trees within the property garden. One house would have direct views from the upper windows at the front of the house, with views blocked from lower windows due to Moderate, Slight/ 10 Norridge Farm 1.66 – 1.85 Tower outbuilding. These two building have Minor impacts. One semi-detached building would have clear views from High Minor and Moderate all windows on the side of the house, this property has been given a Moderate impact. Three semi-detached Negligible and Neutral properties have little or no view due to the adjacent properties; however there would be views from the gardens. These three properties have been assigned a Negligible impact.

The farm is situated lower in the topography. Windows at the front of this white farm house would have direct Slight/ 11 Cley Hill Farm 1.73 Tower views towards the turbine, filtered by vegetation in intervening field boundaries, the turbine would be seen High Minor Moderate over this vegetation.

Four semi-detached properties. Clear but oblique views towards the turbine location, with slight filtering of 12 Sandy Corner 1.73 – 1.74 Tower views from lower floor windows and garden due to garden and field boundary vegetation, and the turbine High Moderate Moderate visible above.

Two properties are within Chipps Farm. There are no views from the bungalow due to coniferous vegetation Minor and Slight and 13 Chipps Farm 1.64 – 1.63 Tower along the property boundary. From the farm house partial views due to screening from adjacent outbuildings High No change Neutral and distant vegetation in field boundaries with a Minor impact. Three properties. Two with oblique views from upper story windows. One larger house (Grade II listed) with Slight/ 14 Sandhayes 1.40 – 1.47 Tower oblique views from six upper story windows filtered by trees within the property boundary and distant small High Minor Moderate woodland.

Four properties. One with slightly oblique but clear views from five windows at the back of the house and garden. The turbine would be a noticeable feature with clear views and a Moderate impact. One house Moderate, Park Farm and Tower/ Moderate 15 1.88 – 2.15 would have filtered and oblique views from the gable-end of the property due to intervening field boundary High Minor and Corsley House nacelle and Neutral vegetation, with a Minor impact. One further property and Corsley House (Grade II listed) have heavily filtered Negligible views through parkland trees and large clusters of trees. A Negligible impact has been assigned.

Seven properties with clear but slightly oblique views from all rear windows with a Moderate impact. Six further properties with slightly filtered views from upper floor windows only due to vegetation within the property Moderate Moderate 16 Corsley heath 2.30 – 2.49 Tower garden and hedge. Two more properties with oblique and heavily filtered views due to intervening field High and and Slight/ boundary vegetation with the turbine visible above – all assessed as a Minor impact. Photomontage Viewpoint Minor Moderate V9 shows the turbine as a noticeable feature within the landscape.

A total of six properties. Three properties with open but oblique views from rear upper windows, with filtered Slight/ Minor and 17 Lye’s Green 2.25 – 2.37 Tower views from other upper windows and garden, with a Minor impact. Possible filtered views from the rear of three High Moderate Negligible further properties and a Negligible impact. Three properties are Grade II listed. and Slight

One bungalow would have direct views of the turbine from all front windows. Due to a large hedgerow lining the adjacent road only blade tip would be seen as illustrated by Photomontage Viewpoint V10 with a Minor Minor and Moderate 18 Corsley 1.05 – 1.15 Bladetip impact. The church would have filtered views. Manor Farm would have filtered views of the blade tip from rear High Negligible and Slight upper-story windows due to a small woodland at the back of the estate with - a Negligible impact for both. The church and Manor Farm are Grade II and Grade II* listed buildings.

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Visual Ref Range/km ZTV Comment Sensitivity Impact Effect Receptor

The Rectory is set within a wooded area and would have heavily filtered views of the turbine blade tip with a Moderate Tower/ Negligible impact. One smaller property would have oblique but clear views from large upper floor windows Moderate 19 Rectory 0.94 – 0.99 High and Bladetip with the turbine as a noticeable feature at this distance. Views from lower floor and garden would show the and Slight Negligible turbine at bladetip with a Moderate impact assigned. Two houses would have clear oblique views from front and side upper story windows and a Moderate impact assessed. One property would have views from the front filtered by vegetation, two properties would have Moderate Moderate Upton 20 2.64 – 2.78 Tower partial views from upper-floor windows screened by intervening rooflines and the Church would also have High and and Slight/ Scudamore views, all with Minor impacts assessed. Photomontage Viewpoint V3 illustrates the view. One building is Grade II Minor Moderate listed. 12 properties with oblique views towards the turbine from the rear, some slightly filtered by vegetation in Nacelle/ Minor and 21 Bugley 3.21 – 3.27 gardens, all with Negligible impacts. Three properties with oblique views from the front of the house, with a High Slight bladetip Negligible Minor impact. See Photomontage Viewpoint V6 for the view of the turbine over Norridge Wood.

Seven properties would have filtered views from the rear of the house and garden due to trees with Minor Slight/ 22 Longhedge 3.12 – 3.29 Tower High Minor impacts. Photomontage Viewpoint V8 show the view of the turbine from this area. Moderate

Tower/ Four properties with clear, direct views assigned a Minor impact due to long range. A further two properties Minor and 23 Friggie Street 4.01 – 4.07 High Slight nacelle with direct but filtered views of the turbine from the front/rear of the house and a Negligible impact. Negligible

Four properties with direct views to the turbine over the distant woodland. Views filtered by scattered trees within fields and field boundaries, as well as small groups of trees. The trees forming Black Dog Wood would 24 Berkley 3.10 – 3.19 Nacelle High Minor Slight help to blend the turbine into the landscape. A precautionary Minor impact has been given. Buildings are Grade II listed with one Grade II*. Seven properties in Standerwick would have views of the turbine over Black Dog Wood. Four would have direct views from the front of the house, three from upper - floors only and one from both upper and lower floors with Minor impacts due to the distance. Three houses would have oblique views filtered by vegetation Minor and 25 Standerwick 3.51 – 3.75 Nacelle High Slight from rear gardens, two from upper floor windows only, one with views from both upper and lower floor Negligible windows and all have been assigned Negligible impact. The view also contains pylons which break the horizon. One building is Grade II listed. Seven properties with oblique views of the turbine breaking the skyline, and seen to nacelle and at a small scale. Two properties would have views from upper floor windows at the front of the house, three would have clear views from the rear of the house and garden all with a Minor impact. Two properties would have filtered Minor and 26 Rudge 4.18 – 4.27 Nacelle views from the rear of the house due to trees within the property garden with a Negligible impact. The view High Slight Negligible also contains pylons with the turbine seen over trees. Photomontage Viewpoint V12 shows a similar view of the turbine, however these properties are lower in the topography than this viewpoint location. Two properties are Grade II listed buildings. C1.2: HERITAGE & LANDSCAPE FEATURES within 5km Listed Buildings Where Listed Buildings are within the ZTV and 2.5km they have been noted above and are not repeated here. Cley Hill Scheduled Includes hill forts, barrows, medieval strip lynchets and cross dyke. Very expansive views north towards the Moderate/ H1 Monument (SM) 2.38 – 2.90 Tower turbine location. The proposal would be a very noticeable feature in the immediate view with a Moderate High Moderate Large & National Trust impact. See Photomontage Viewpoint V7. (NT)

Medieval At a distance of (4-5km) the turbine would be barely noticeable and so have Negligible impact. The H2 4.36 – 4.81 Nacelle High Negligible Neutral settlement SM. surrounding landscape is wooded with views filtered by trees.

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Visual Ref Range/km ZTV Comment Sensitivity Impact Effect Receptor

Moated site A heavily vegetated area with large trees within field boundaries and along the railway filtering views to the H3 4.10 – 4.20 Blade tip High Negligible Neutral SM turbine. At this distance there would be Negligible impact on the SM and its setting.

Situated high upon Upton Cow Down there would be long distance views over the landscape. However part Cross ridge H4 2.94 Tower of the views in the direction of the proposed turbine would be filtered due to adjacent woodland. Views High Minor Slight dykes SM would be similar to those in Photomontage Viewpoint V5.

Situated within an open flat landscape, the turbine would be seen to the side of Clear Wood. Trees in field H5 Barrow SM 4.16 Tower High Minor Slight boundaries would help filter views, although the turbine would be visible above them.

Situated high on Arn Hill Down, there are extensive views to the surrounding landscape as shown in Colloway Photomontage Viewpoint V20. The barrow is surrounded by trees, with further vegetation in the direction of the Neutral/ H6 Clump Long 3.35 – 6.38 Tower High Minor turbine on the side of the hill. Views would be filtered, but there would still be glimpses of the turbine with a Slight Barrow SM Minor impact.

Longleat The Park is heavily wooded with no views available towards the proposed turbine for the majority of the area. H7 Registered Park 3.35 – 6.38 Tower However there are long distance views at the entrance, as shown by Photomontage Viewpoint V8. The overall High Negligible Neutral and Garden impact on Longleat Park and its setting would be Negligible.

C1.3: PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY and LONG DISTANCE ROUTES The turbine would be clearly visible from the track and the focal point in the landscape, with views Very Large, occasionally and slightly filtered by field boundary vegetation. The route is not well used and views from the Major and Large and a Footpath 0.04 – 1.57 Tower High footpath include Cley Hill and Black Dog Wood. Photomontage Viewpoint V1 illustrates the view from this Moderate Moderate/ location. Large

From the north the bridleway starts off in a hollow, with limited views out towards the turbine. Users of the bridleway however would be aware of the turbine due to its close proximity. The bridleway then passes Large, Major, between deep hedge banks with no or limited views until south of Dye House Farm where the turbine would Moderate/ Moderate, b Bridleway 4.78 – 1.70 Tower be in full view. See Photomontage Viewpoint V11. High Large, Minor and Slight and No change Long distance, picturesque views include Cley Hill with the turbine the focal point in the landscape. The open Neutral views remain until Cley Hill Farm where they would be slightly filtered by field boundary vegetation.

From its junction with bridleway B, intermittent vegetation filters views of the turbine from bridleway C but it Large, Tower/ Major, would still be prominent within the landscape. It would remain visible up to Clear Wood when the bridleway Moderate/ c Bridleway 0.54 – 1.71 nacelle/ High Moderate goes into a hollow with limited views out. Towards Norridge Farm, the turbine would be seen at blade tip or Large and Blade tip and Minor nacelle over the woodland. Slight

Views all along this footpath are intermittent, filtered by intervening roadside vegetation or blocked by d Footpath 1.20 – 1.42 Tower woodland. The turbine would still be a noticeable feature within the landscape when seen. See Photomontage High Moderate Moderate Viewpoint V2 for view from the start of the footpath.

The footpath and Mid Wilts Way is well used. There are views to the whole area due to the very open Tower/ Footpath and landscape seen in Photomontage Viewpoint V3. Clear Wood is seen to the left of the turbine. As the Mid Wilts Moderate e 1.81 – 2.62 nacelle/ High Moderate National Trail Way turns south, the turbine would move behind the woodland but would still be visible above, the trees at and Minor blade tip blade tip, reducing the impact. The railway is hidden within a cutting causing no screening in views.

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Visual Ref Range/km ZTV Comment Sensitivity Impact Effect Receptor

At the top of Upton Cow Down there are panoramic views over the surrounding landscape, which includes Moderate Footpath and Tower/ the turbine location, this view can be seen in Photomontage Viewpoint V5. Following the Mid Wilts Way Moderate f 3.51 – 4.69 High and National Trail nacelle National Trail down the hill towards the A350 views in the direction of the turbine are screened or filtered by and Neutral No change hedges and hedge banks.

The start of this very well used footpath, lower on Arn Hill Down has no views out towards the turbine location Moderate, Moderate, due to being within woodland. Higher up, the vegetation thins, providing filtered views, and then clear, long g Footpath 3.86 – 4.02 Tower High Minor and Slight and distance views of the turbine seen in Photomontage viewpoint V20, the turbine would be an uncharacteristic, No change Neutral noticeable feature in the landscape.

Mid Wilts Way in Bugley. Photomontage Viewpoint V6 is taken from this footpath from within Bugley, with the National Trail/ Nacelle/ turbine being a barely noticeable feature seen above Norridge wood and the vegetation along the A36. h 3.04 – 3.20 High Negligible Slight Footpath blade tip Further on, after it passes under the A36 the turbines blade tip or nacelle would be glimpsed between Norridge Wood and Cley Hill, before going out of the ZTV altogether.

Footpath, bridleway and National Cycle Route 22 within Longhedge. All routes would have views of the turbine seen at half tower and changing to nacelle when travelling north, down from the village. Minor and Slight/ i1. Views from the National Cycle Route which runs along the minor road from Temple into the Longleat Park Negligible Moderate has intermittent views, filtered by tall hedgerows along the road side and parkland trees from within the Park. and Neutral Footpath, This has been given Minor and Negligible impacts along the route. Tower/ Bridleway and Moderate, Moderate/ i 2.86 – 4.14 nacelle/ High National Cycle i2. The bridleway is on higher topography with panoramic views to the surrounding landscape at its start, Minor and Large, Slight/ blade tip Route represented in Photomontage Viewpoint V8. Views then become filtered due to trees alongside the bridleway, No change Moderate all views becoming blocked when entering Dertford’s Wood. and Neutral

i3. The public footpaths run north and north east, down from Longhedge village. Initially there are clear, long Moderate Moderate/ distant views with the turbine seen to half tower breaking the skyline. Further along the footpath the turbine and Large and falls out of sight behind distant trees. Negligible Neutral

Tower/ Footpaths in Corsley Heath. Views across the attractive landscape within the SLA are similar to Photomontage Moderate/ j Footpath 1.80 – 2.38 nacelle/ Viewpoint V9 for the extent of the footpath to Sandhays, and the beginning of the footpath to Lye’s Green High Moderate Large blade tip until it drops away out of the ZTV. There is very little close vegetation filtering views.

C1.4: ROADS AND OTHER ROUTES Beckington – Standerwick: views are limited due to roadside vegetation, however the turbine would be seen in views through the vegetation.

Standerwick – Chapmanslade: views filtered by roadside vegetation, however nacelle would be seen above Tower/ Major, Moderate, Black Dog Wood located straight in front. No views as the road dips and enters woodland. When approaching A36 0.51 – 4.85 nacelle/ Low Moderate Slight and the junction at Chapmanslade the road is in a cutting with no views. blade tip and Minor Neutral

Chapmanslade – Warminster: the turbine would initially be clearly seen in views for example Photomontage Viewpoint V21, followed by a section where the turbine would be seen to nacelle above Clear Wood and blocked by Norridge Farm.

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Visual Ref Range/km ZTV Comment Sensitivity Impact Effect Receptor

Warminster – in an open landscape situated on a high embankment, however views are limited due to road side vegetation, nacelle would be clearly visible in the landscape, seen through gaps. Neutral/ Tower/ Minor and A350 2.59 – 4.04 Upton Scudamore – views less clear due to intervening hedges and topography, then into a tree lined cutting Low Slight and nacelle Negligible Neutral Westbury – views open up where the turbine would be seen at nacelle. The outskirts of Westbury has much vegetation with very limited views.

Frome – Lane End: open views to the turbine which would be seen to half tower, occasionally interrupted by hedges and trees. The road dips in and out of the ZTV due to the rolling landscape with attractive views over the valley towards the turbine location.

Tower/ Lane End – Whitbourn Springs: views from the road are heavity filtered or blocked by hedgerows, building or Minor and Slight and A362 2.40 – 4.27 nacelle/ Low topography, with Cley Hill and Longleat dominating views Negligible Neutral blade tip

Whitbourne Springs – Warminster: through large pauses in vegetation along the road side, long distance views open up, across open vale towards the turbine location and Cley Hill. The road is then bound by hedgerow however views of the landscape can be seen over this.

Chapmanslade – A36 junction: No views out from within the road through Chapmanslade due to residential housing. Along the High Street, from Chapmanslade to the junction of the A36 there are clear open views over the hedge with the turbine the focal point as shown by Photomontage Viewpoint V1. Major, Slight/ Tower/ Moderate, A3098 0.66 – 2.94 Low Moderate nacelle A36 Junction – Westbury: Within the parkland of Chalcot house views are filtered by trees, shown in Minor and and Neutral Photomontage Viewpoint V2, the turbine would be noticeable in views. New parkland planting would mature No change to add to the filtering. Mature parkland trees filter views, with the turbine seen at nacelle glimpsed through gaps. Towards Westbury there is dense woodland blocking all views.

Negligible Neutral/ Long views towards the turbine location, however the road is constrained by trees giving filtered views, and no A361 4.00 – 4.86 Nacelle Low and No Slight and views within road cuttings. change Neutral

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Table C2 Visual Impact Assessment – Photomontage Viewpoints

Visual Assessment: Photomontage Viewpoints

Visual Ref Range ZTV Comment Sensitivity Impact Effect Receptor

The view from Chapmanslade High Street and footpath; representative of views from properties along the V1 Chapmanslade 0.72 Tower edge of Chapmanslade. The turbine would be the focal point within the gently rolling, open, agricultural High Major Large landscape, detracting from the attractive Cley Hill and Salisbury Plain.

Situated on a footpath within a parkland landscape, at the edge of Chalcot Park, where the turbine would Edge of Chalcot be visible above the trees, seen at nacelle. Views are mainly screened or filtered by trees as shown. The V2 1.22 Tower High Moderate Moderate Park agricultural landscape is accommodating to the proposal, with the trees helping blend the turbine into the surroundings.

The view from the western edge of Upton Scudamore, on the Mid Wilts Way National Trail, and representative of views from adjacent properties. There are clear views of the turbine, seen to half tower, becoming the Upton main focus in this open, simple landscape of agricultural fields and woodland. The surrounding woodland V3 2.63 Tower High Moderate Moderate Scudamore gives the turbine scale, but it stands above the adjacent tree line and more distant ridgelines. The flat landscape gives views from the Mid Wilts Way out to the whole area, the railway in the view being hidden within a cutting. Located on a footpath and hillside above Westbury, the view is taken through a gap in a large hedge which screens most views from the footpath. The turbine is a distant but noticeable feature in the landscape, Footpath above situated behind a wooded ridgeline. It is in-scale with other elements, but breaks the skyline and is the highest V4 5.20 Tower High Moderate Moderate Westbury point in the view. The landscape is mainly agricultural, and partly accommodates the proposal as it is already affected by Westbury and associated development. Westbury White Horse takes the focus of the view in some places, however it is never seen alongside the proposed turbine. Within 5km of the turbine location, the photomontage viewpoint location is along the Mid Wilts Way National Trail on Upton Cow Down. There are 1800 panoramic views of the Longleat Greensand Hills within the AONB, Upton Cow Salisbury Plain, Cley Hill and distant further distant hills. The turbine is noticeable due to being elevated and as V5 Down/Mid Wilts 4.09 Tower the blade tip can be seen against the skyline. An existing single turbine can be seen to the left of the High Moderate Moderate Way proposed Thoulstone turbine, above woodland in the distance. There are many features within the landscape, such as farms, roads and industrial units to the left of the view, preventing the proposed turbine from being the main focus within the landscape. On the Mid Wilts Way National Trail, representative of views from properties within Bugley and east Warminster. Bugley, Neutral/ V6 3.21 Nacelle Tree screening along A36 and bypass shows the nacelle visible above the treeline. The turbine is in scale with High Minor Warminster Slight the surrounding trees which help blend it into the landscape. This view is located on the top of Cley Hill, which is an SM and National Trust land, a very well used and visited location with long distance views over the area. The main direction of views is north, towards the turbine location and it would be noticeable to the front of the attractive panorama, but well below the skyline. The Moderate/ V7 Cley Hill 2.55 Tower turbine would be seen at full height. The view is of a settled landscape, with Cley Hill Farm in the foreground, High Moderate Large and Chapmanslade in the middle ground. The turbine is in scale with the wider landscape and the pattern of fields and woodland. It is of lesser scale than the foreground farm buildings. Westbury can also be seen in the wider view. Longleat Safari The photomontage is taken on the grass next to the National Cycle Route no. 22 at the entrance of Longleat Moderate/ V8 3.59 Tower High Moderate Park Park. The turbine is noticeable as it extends above the wooded horizon. Large

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Visual Assessment: Photomontage Viewpoints

Visual Ref Range ZTV Comment Sensitivity Impact Effect Receptor

Located on a footpath from housing at the edge of Corsley Heath, on a plateau, with 1800 long distance Moderate/ V9 Corsley Heath 2.29 Tower views to the wider landscape. The turbine clearly breaks the horizon, with trees and other landscape features High Moderate Large at a smaller scale, causing it to be a noticeable feature within views. Located on the road through Corsley, the photomontage is representative of views from receptors (see 18 above). The landscape is well vegetated, with many trees throughout the village. The turbine is at a large V10 Corsley 1.13 Nacelle High Minor Moderate scale, and breaks the horizon. Even at this close proximity, as the turbine is only seen to nacelle, it is in scale with the surrounding features and trees, not protruding above them. Located at a footpath and bridleway (b) at Dye House Farm. The photomontage is representative of views Footpath near V11 0.51 Tower through vegetation along the bridleway. It also represents the view from Dye House Farm as described at (4) High Major Large Dye House Farm above. Set within a rolling landscape, the turbine is the focal point and an uncharacteristic feature.

Located on a National Cycle route no. 22, just within 5km of the proposed turbine. The turbine is noticeable on the skyline in this wide long distance view over the landscape and is in scale with its surroundings. There V12 Rudge 4.81 Nacelle High Moderate Moderate are many pylons, telegraph poles and clusters of farms within the view. The turbine is seen in front of Cley Hill, impacting on views towards the AONB.

The photomontage location is within a much wooded area on the edge of Bath. At this distance the turbine is V13 Bath 16.55 Tower High Negligible Slight a barely noticeable feature. Cotswolds AONB Located on a footpath above Wellow, the turbine is barely noticeable on the horizon, in-scale with other V14 15.06 Tower High Negligible Slight near Wellow distant features, such as the surrounding trees and farms.

Located on a very well used footpath within the beautiful setting of Orchardleigh Park, (Registered Park and The Down within Garden). Due to the parkland landscape, with many mature trees and patches of small woodland, there are V15 Orchardleigh 7.08 Nacelle only intermittent views of the turbine. It can be seen breaking the skyline above a wooded ridgeline, within an High Negligible Slight Park attractive view towards the AONB and Cley Hill. The turbine would be a small feature in the distance, with Negligible impact.

On a footpath within Summerslade Down. The turbine is very distant with blade tip seen amongst the forest of Summerslade Longleat. Wide open downland, wooded with agricultural fields and long distance views in all directions. The V16 10.62 Nacelle High Negligible Slight Down surrounding trees with the forest help blend in the turbine so it is hard to distinguish in the view, and has a Negligible impact.

Situated along the Wessex Ridgeway National Trail, there are attractive long distance views of Cley Hill and Wessex Ridge V17 13.37 Tower Salisbury plain. The turbine breaks the skyline at nacelle, situated above a wooded ridgeline. It is a minor High Negligible Slight above Corton feature in a huge panorama giving Negligible impact.

The viewpoint is located within a wooded area, there are glimpses out towards the turbine location, which is also filtered by further trees on an intervening ridgeline. Views are from a National Cycle Route no. 25, and Road above V18 7.26 Nacelle minor road, looking over a small picturesque valley, containing the village of Horningsham, to Longleat Park High Minor Slight Horningsham and forest. The trees of Longleat forest help blend the turbine into the surrounding landscape, which gives the turbine scale, causing it to be a barely noticeable feature.

The view is located along a minor road. The turbine is an inconsequential feature appearing above a Road east of V19 8.51 Tower wooded skyline which is seen everywhere in this area, other visual detractors such as telegraph poles and Low Negligible Neutral Trudoxhill distant pylons are also within the view.

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Visual Assessment: Photomontage Viewpoints

Visual Ref Range ZTV Comment Sensitivity Impact Effect Receptor

On a well used footpath and much visited hill above Warminster. Major roads, railway and buildings are in the foreground of the view, detracting from the long distance views over this agricultural landscape. Clear Wood, V20 Arn Hill Down 3.97 Tower High Moderate Moderate seen to the left of the turbine in this view, provides scale. However it is still noticeable with its blade tip breaking the horizon, providing the focus of the view.

The viewpoint is located on the A36 and very close to the turbine which is dominant in the view. It also takes the focus away from the attractive Cley Hill, seen to the left in this picturesque rolling landscape. The view V21 Thoulstone 0.53 Tower High Major Very Large shows the scale of the turbine in views from properties within Thoulstone described at (8) above, though these are filtered to varying extents by intervening vegetation.

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