Land South of Thorncliffe Road, Leek, Staffordshire. Viewpoints & Landscape Visual Effects – March 2018 (HL 116 18 00 03) Issue 1
Land South of Thorncliffe Road, Leek, Staffordshire.
Viewpoints & Landscape Visual Effects March 2018
Client: Consultant:
Land Designations Ltd Hughes Landscape Design Associates c/o AAH Planning Consultants Victoria Road Harrogate 2 Bar Lane North Yorkshire York HG2 0EN YO1 6JU
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CONTROL SHEET
CLIENT: AAH Planning Consultants PROJECT TITLE: Land South of Thorncliffe Road, Leek. REPORT TITLE: Viewpoints and Landscape Visual Effects PROJECT REFERENCE: HL 116 17 00 03
Final Issue and Approval Schedule:
ISSUE 1 Name Signature Date
Prepared by Richard T Hughes January 2018
Reviewed by Emily Schmitt January 2018
Approved by Richard T Hughes March 2018
Revision Record:
Issue Date Status Description By Chk App 2 12.03.18 pending Site Visit RTH 3 15.03.08 Photograph sheets ES 4 27.03.18 Photograph descriptions ES ES RTH 5 6 7 8
This report has been prepared in accordance with procedure OP/P03 of HLDA’s Quality Assurance System.
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Landscape and Visual Review
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Baseline Description - National Landscape Character - Regional and Local Landscape Character - Existing Visual Baseline Description 3.0 Broad Impacts Summary
4.0 Summary
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Appendices
Natural England (National Character Assessment) – LCA 64: 1 Potteries & Churnet Valley or LCA 53: with close association to South West Peak. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, Landscape and Settlement 2 Character Assessments (LSCA) (2008), Sub Area 5b – East Leek 3 The Churnet Valley Landscape Character Assessment (2011)
Drawings Fig 1.1 Site Photograph Location Plan Fig 1.2 Site Photographs 1 to 2 Fig 1.3 Site Photographs 3 to 4 Fig 1.4 Site Photographs 5 to 6 CAL040517/0 Site Masterplan 3/G
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 HLDA have been appointed by AAH Planning Consultants to respond to the letter (27.10.17) from the arboricultural officer at Staffordshire Moorland District Council (SMDC) with regard to viewpoints and the potential visual effect the proposed housing could produce within the landscape of the urban fringe on a site South of Thorncliffe Road, Leek, Staffordshire.
1.2 This response will consider data which accompanied the initial application in addition with the Visual Review data and subsequent data collected during site visits (3No - HLDA). Photo viewpoints suggested by both HLDA & the SMDC officer have considered the principal sensitive receptors. It will subsequently provide a summary of landscape character and visual baseline conditions of the site and surrounding area. This response will also consider the broad potential effects which may arise as a result of the proposed residential development at the site. This will indicate the likely significance of any potential effects on the most sensitive identified landscape and visual receptors. The opinion is based on the proposed site layout as shown on Drawing CAL030517/02PA/A: Proposed Indicative Site Layout, produced by CLENDON Architecture.
1.3 This response will consider only the scope of landscape and visual effects, elements such as highways, traffic, housing target figures, heritage significance, ecology and planning are detailed in the applications accompanying assessment documentation.
Aims and Objectives
1.4 The aim of this response is to provide clarification and explanation that broadly summarises potential issues in relation to landscape character and visual amenity of the site and surrounding area which may arise as a result of any proposed residential development. The response will potentially highlight areas of opportunities and constraints with regard to landscape and visual amenity within the site and the immediate surrounding context, providing additional clarification and detail for the previous landscape and Visual Review (LVR).
1.5 The objective of this additional study is to assist in avoiding or minimising potential adverse effects that may occur as a result of the proposed residential development and where appropriate, advise on opportunities for environmental mitigation and enhancement.
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2.0 BASELINE DESCRIPTION
National Landscape Character
2.1 The site is located within National Character Area (NCA) 64: The Potteries & Churnet Valley (for details please refer to Appendix 1: National Character Area 64 Assessment description). Adjacent to National Character Area (NCA) 53: South West Peak.
Regional and Local Landscape Character
2.2 The Churnet Valley Landscape Character Assessment was produced by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (2011) presents a detailed study of regional and local landscape character within Churnet Valley. Within the assessment the sub area (5b) of Leek east is identified as Gritstone Highland Fringe with descriptions of an area that is showing evidence of suburban expansion; constructive guidance is offered within this assessment for mitigation of potential development. The following more detailed landscape character studies are also relevant and have been referenced within this report: . Regional Level - County Character Areas . Local Level - Broad Character Areas, Moorlands District Council
2.3 At the regional level the proposed development site is located within The Potteries & Churnet Valley (NCA:64). The following characteristic are relevant to this assessment:
. Located in North Staffordshire the NCA 64 presents a strong contrast between the Industrialised landscape of the Potteries and the pastoral and the dissected hills of the Churnet and Dove Valleys. The remnants of the rich industrial history will always be a partner in the developing symbiosis of the old with the new, the developing residential and recreational with the post-industrial, ecological and the regional heritage. . The north and east of the NCA 64 are transitional in character between the lowlands and the upland landscape of the White Peaks. . The Churnet Valley and Coombes Valley (SSSI) semi-natural ancient woodland is an exemplar of the woodland in Staffordshire. . Visitor pressure will only increase and is likely to influence traffic congestion in line with the increasing population. . Thorncliffe Road is typical with relatively sparse, poorly maintained hedgerows with some scattered semi-mature trees. . Irregular fields in the area are generally evidence of combined agricultural holdings with predominantly pasture grazing and stock rearing. . The rich heritage of coal/iron extraction of the area has limited effect on the surrounding environment. . The area is characterised by the Leek’s settlement urban fringe to the west and the scattered farmsteads and hamlets of the valley slopes. . The transport routes are strongly associated features of NCA 64 with primary routes A34, A50. A53 and A52 and in particular the Buxton Road (A53) which is the A route most closely associated with the proposed site. . The A53, which is at the western end of Thorncliffe Road, is the primary route between Leek & Buxton and also provides access to the National Cycle Network. . The nearest connection to the National Cycle Network 559 is west of Leek. . The Churnet Valley runs through a smoothly undulating upland pasture
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landscape linked by short, steeply wooded stream valleys or ‘cloughs’.
2.4 At a local level the site is located within Landscape Character Type Ancient Slopes and Valley Farmlands (Sub Type 5b) East Leek, which includes Thorncliffe Road within the Landscape Character Type (LCT) Sub area 5b. The LCT is described as:
. Strongly undulating or sloping landscape cut by small scale steep sided stream valleys . Small scale mainly ancient irregular fields bounded by trees, hedgerows and some dry stone walls . Extensive views from higher ground between gaps in vegetation. . Intimate wooded valleys . Stone buildings and drystone walls towards uplands . Isolated properties . Narrow lanes . Re-opened railway line of Moorland and City Railway . Remnant historic parkland Ashenhurst Hall Farm. . Generally small scale landscape.
2.5 At a finer detailed level the site is visually contained by the topography and slope orientation. The existing mature field boundary pattern which is poorly maintained and in places incomplete, augmented with post & wire fencing with some timber rails and occasional remnant estate metal railings, the field pattern is reinforced by the adjacent roads, lanes and some boundary scattered trees.
Existing Landscape and Visual Baseline Description
Site Context
2.6 The site comprises of an L shaped pocket of pastoral land North East of the town of Leek. The site lies within 1.2km (.76 miles) of the centre of Leek and is approximately 18.3km (11.4 miles) south of Buxton town centre.
2.7 The site is located adjacent to the arterial route of Buxton Road (A53) on the suburban fringe of Leek, the existing residential development on the eastern edge of Leek comprise of Buxton Road, Mount Road, Roche View Equestrian Centre, Leek Edge Farm Caravan Site and Stile House Lane. Residential properties on both Stile House Lane and Roche View are contributing to the residential ingress into the semi- rural landscape east of the site with additional scattered farm dwellings to the north and south.
2.8 Adjacent with the site boundary due south is the public right of way: Leek Town Centre Footpath No21 with Thorncliffe Road to the north.
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Landscape Policy
2.9 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Chapter 11: Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Environment is considered relevant to this study.
2.10 The area in which the site is situated is governed by Staffordshire County Council. The following policies within The Staffordshire Development Plan, Adopted Core Strategy (January 2014), are considered relevant to this report: 2.11
. Policy SS1 – Development Principles . Policy SSS1a - Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development . Policy SS5a – Development for Leek . Policy SS7 – Churnet Valley Area Strategy . Policy SO2 – Spatial objectives . Policy SD1 – Sustainable use of Resources . Policy SD2 – Renewable/Low-carbon Energy . Policy SO3 – Sustainable Objectives . Policy SO7 - Sustainable Objectives . Policy H1 – New Housing . Policy SO5 – Spatial Objectives in Market Towns . Policy DC3 – Landscape & Settlement Setting . Policy C3 - Green Infrastructure . Policy T1 - Sustainable Transport
Landscape Designations
2.12 The Staffordshire Moorland District Council published the Churnet Valley Landscape Assessment in April 2011. The assessment divided the area into Landscape Character Types (LCT), Landscape Character Type Sub area 5b – lies east of Leek and is the area relevant to this report.
Landform
The site lies between 226m AOD (at the eastern boundary) and approximately 230m AOD (to the western boundary). The land to the north has a similar scale field pattern on a slightly more reduced gradient of slope. The land to the south has an increased gradient and falls towards a beck, a number of springs arise at this location and these flow south to the main water course (River Churnet) to the south east of the site, these small becks are a feature of the area.
2.13 The shallow valley form is the primary feature of this landscape. To the northwest of the site is the Buxton Road (A53) which influences the landscape both because of the linier form emphasised by the ‘avenue’ style tree fringe and the associated traffic noise.
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2.14 Agricultural land to the east and south of the site is gently undulating (for details refer to Photo Viewpoints 3, 6, 7 and 8).
Land Use
2.15 The site is an L shaped pocket of pastoral (grazing) land with pastoral grazing fields prevailing to the north and east, to the south west a grazing field is divided for horse grazing/livery at the Roche View Equestrian centre. To the northwest is a Café/Bistro and Bus Stop at the junction with Thorncliffe Road and the Buxton Road (A53) adjacent to which is a light industrial unit with caravan parking (See context Photograph No3). The land west & southwest of the site is ‘Preferred Housing Allocation’ Ref: LE1472b, LE066 & LE126. South east of the site on Stile House Lane there are a number of residential properties with domestic gardens and entrances (See Context Photographs 8, 9 & 10). Field margins are predominantly mixed native species (Hawthorn, Elder etc.) and the Town Centre Footpath No21 is routed along the southern boundary of the site. All of the land within the site boundary is private and there are no Public Rights of Way through the site. There are two Public Rights of Way located adjacent to the site (one to the immediate south and the other three or four fields further south (for details please refer to Photo Viewpoint 2).
2.16 The site lies in close proximity to the eastern residential fringe of Leek. This eastern facing slope that follows a general north south orientation along the 240m contour is on the western flanks (2.5klm distance) of the Peak District National Park. The site has agricultural land to the south and east with residential development to the southwest at Stile House Lane (see context photographs No2, 4,7 & 12) and Mount Road which is also the route of the popular Staffordshire Moorland Walk.
Vegetation
2.17 Vegetation within the site is associated with the agricultural land use i.e. grazing and the occasional silage crop. Poorly managed hedgerow delineating field boundaries with less well maintained hedgerows to the northern and south of the site boundary. A mixture of post & wire, timber rails and some metal comprise the field boundary ‘Furniture’ whilst a few trees are present on the site boundary; these are medium size hedgerow species (Hawthorn, Elder, Ash) with the occasional larger (Ash & Oak) specimen.
2.18 West of the site the agricultural land raises towards the Buxton Road (A53), the site boundary is delineated by hedgerows with the occasional semi-mature trees, maybe remnant hedge planting, alongside the roadside a mown grass verge. Thorncliffe Road is both the Northern site boundary and a primary access point for the Buxton Road and the wider road network, (Fig 1.2 / photograph 4) also illustrates the tree fringed junction.
Access (Non Vehicular / Vehicular)
2.19 There is currently no public access into the site. Private motorised access to the site is gained from the Western end of Thorncliffe Road. The Public Right of Way Footpath Leek Town 21 is routed on the southern boundary of the site. Whilst Cyclists and Horse mounted traffic have visual access from both Thorncliffe Road & Stile
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House Lane the boundary footpath (No21) and other footpaths are not orientated towards the site
2.20 Elements / Characteristics
Elements
2.21 Key elements of the site and surrounding study area relevant to this review are illustrated within View Point Photographs Fig No 1.2 (VP1 – 2), Fig No 1.3 (VP 3 - 4) & Fig 1.4 (VP 5 – 6). Greater detail photographs are available within the LVR
2.22 Key elements associated with the site include the following:
. Agricultural pastoral land use of the site; . Adjacent to the suburban fringe of Leek; . Hedgerow with occasional mature tree within the field boundary; . Post & wire, post and rail & metal fencing for field boundaries. . Leek town centre footpath No21 . Horse Livery . Caravan Site . Bistro and café . Buxton Road (A53)
2.23 Key elements within the study area relevant to this review include the following:
. Leek suburban fringe; . A53 road corridor north of the site; . Thorncliffe Road delineating the east of the site; . Agricultural fields located to the east and north of the site; . Mount Road suburban influence and Staffordshire Moorland Walk; . Domestication/Residential influence on Stile House Lane e.g. Mown Grass verge and clipped hedges.
Characteristics
2.24 The site is a pastoral pocket of land which sits within a semi-rural context to the eastern suburban fringe of Leek. Agricultural land, assessed as Grade 3 (good to moderate) by the Landscape Unit from the Council’s Landscape Character Assessment has residential housing to the west and southeast. The field boundaries vary from thin poorly maintained hedgerows to the north and south whilst to the east and west there are some dry stones walls and more mature hedgerows with scattered semi-mature trees within hedgerows that make up the overall character of the area.
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2.25 Views into the site are surprisingly limited by either the topography or intervening field boundary vegetation. Views of the site from the south-easterly Stile House Road are restricted by the existing field boundary planting whilst glimpsed transitory views (Motorised) across the site are available from Thorncliffe Road (Fig 1.2, VP1 & Fig 1.3 VP5 - LVR). From the west open views are unavailable because of the housing on Mount Road (Fig 1.4, Photograph 7 & Fig No 5 and Photograph 12 - LVR). Along the footpath No21 views are partially contained due to the intervening walls and semi mature hedgerow along the footpath route.
2.26 Views from residential properties to the west of the site (Roche View Equestrian centre) will be first floor and transitory. At the distance of 10 to 25m these views will be partially curtailed by the proposed site planting, boundary planting and the orientation of the properties.
Visual Amenity
2.27 Additional to the LVR photographs further near & distant locations were identified. Representative contextual photographs were taken towards the site, outside the original study area. These illustrate the proposed site in the wider landscape context within Fig 1.2. Fig 1.3 & Fig 1.4. descriptions of these additional Photo Viewpoints is provided below.
Additional Visual Receptors
2.28 These additional key visual receptors were determined by a site visit within the immediate surrounding area and additional input from the Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (SMDC) Arboricultural Officer these include the following:
. Residents of properties at the west and northwest of Thorncliffe Road; . Residential properties on Stile House Lane; . View west of Morridge and Blakelow Road . A & B road traffic transient views; . People using the Public Right of Way adjacent to the site.
VP Photograph 1
This view facing northwest across the site towards the junction of Thorncliffe Road and Buxton Road (A53) is the most open aspect of the site which is predominantly rural in character. Thorncliffe Road (Commuter Short Cut) leads to Buxton Road (A53), due to the access Thorncliffe road offers this is a busy route that connects directly into the suburban fringe environment of Leek.
. A and B road junction: . Seasonal View – bare trees emphasises the visual screen these trees offer when they are in full leaf provide: . Semi-Pastoral landscape: . Field Boundaries: . Paraphilia of equestrian School is apparent.
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VP Photograph 2
2.29 View facing south from Roach Road, 20m south of Paddock Farm (Tea Rooms) and the adjacent roadside parking area. A very busy venue for walkers and therefore a moderately sensitive receptor, however the proposed development site is very distant and it is only on a very clear day that the site might be discernible. The following features are highlighted within this view:
. Footpath Route; . Popular visitor location: . The visibility of the Lowe Hill transmission mast gives some indication of potential for site visibility; . The Dry Stone wall field boundaries.
VP Photograph 3
2.30 View facing south from the Thorncliffe Road, east of Buxton Road (A53) junction across the entrance to the Roche View Livery & Equestrian Centre which shows the site paraphilia and caravans. The existing field boundary planting will be restored, maintained and replanted with the proposed landscape mitigation. The following features are highlighted within this view. . Adjacent B road junction; . The walled boundary of footpath Route 21; . Site gradient that contributes to the screening of the site; . Generally easterly facing slope descending towards Stile House Lane and one of the many small becks that feed the River Churnet to the south.
VP Photograph 4
2.31 View facing south east on Thorncliffe Road across the landscape, the landscape sloping east towards Stile House Lane the eastern boundary of the proposed site. This is the aspect that wills most benefit from the proposed landscape mitigation. The following features are highlighted within this view. . The bare branches of the winter months emphasis the screening the trees prove when they are in leaf; . Mature trees delineate the B road route; . Landscape raising in the east towards the upland moorland of the National Park; . Site Gradient;
VP Photograph No 5
2.32 View facing west from the junction of Morridge / Blakelow Road (National Park Boundary) and Footpath ‘Bradnop & Cawdry No 39. The following features are highlighted within this view:
. Stands of mature trees and vegetated field boundaries; . Field pattern; . The elevated ground beyond Rudyard Reservoir to the west; . The white of caravans is discernible within the landscape;
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. Landform rising to the Western upland, undulating topography with the pastoral landscape in the foreground.
VP Photograph No6
2.33 View facing West from Morridge / Blakelow Road (National Park Boundary) and Footpath ‘Bradnop & Cawdry No 1, further north than the previous view (No5). The following features are highlighted within this view:
. Slightly greater cover of trees and hedges; . The semi-rural character of the area can be seen against the urban fringe of Leek and the Buxton Road tree line; . Caravans and white painted building have greater prominence; . Mature hedgerows and scattered trees form the field boundaries; . The wooded character also serves to emphasise the importance of the proposed site planting and other mitigation measures.
3.0 BROAD EFECTS SUMMARY
3.1 Development of any green-field site will result in a permanent, effectively irreversible loss of the open rural character. This could represent a significant adverse effect, however any adverse effects would be localised and would result in very little loss of a valued physical attribute; the hedgerows and mature trees at the site will be retained. Overall, particularly with respect to the scope for mitigation, it is not considered that any effects on the landscape are likely outside the immediate site area.
3.2 It is likely that there will no effect on National Landscape Character area and it is also likely there will be no change to The Churnet Valley Landscape Character Assessment (2011). At a local level the proposed development would cause a change to the landscape character of the site. However it is considered that due to the nature of the site and its location adjacent to the existing semi-urban fringe of Leek and the aforementioned preferred Housing Allocation sites, these changes would be localised and would not change the overall Broad Character Area: Churnet Valley. There will be no effect upon the character of Leek, or to the overall conservation area of Leek to the south west of the site.
There is likely to be a minor effect on the overall site landform as a result of the proposed development as it will be possible to minimise this impact through integrating the proposed development with the gradient of the existing landform. The issue emphasized in the consultation letter from the Peak District National Park suggesting that the “application site is clearly visible from the western boundary of the National Park” (please see VP Photograph 5 & 6). These views taken from Morridge are distant and even on a clear day the potential to discern a visual effect will be low and in time the proposed landscape planting will mature and the site will be further integrated with the Leek urban fringe and the vegetated field pattern.
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4.0 SUMMARY
4.1. As confirmed within this review of Viewpoints & Visual Effects the likely visual effects will be limited to receptors in close proximity to the site. From the wider agricultural context (to the east and south of the site), the proposed development (in time) would be mostly screened by existing, proposed and enhanced field boundary vegetation and topography. Any partial views would be seen in the context of the existing semi-rural settlement edge to the east of Leek. Enhancement of the existing landscape boundaries in conjunction with new planting areas (public Open Space) would minimise any landscape or visual effects. Sympathetic siting and design of the proposed built form, access roads and landscape framework would allow for the delivery of a residential scheme that was in keeping and will make a positive contribution to the existing semi-urban fringe context.
4.0 Views from residential receptors immediately north (interrupted), east and southeast (partial) of the site are likely to change as a result of development. There are no direct views from residential receptors within Leek Conservation Area, Southeast of the site.
Some views from the Public Right of Way immediately south of the site are also likely to change, with transitory views through gaps in vegetation. The integration of high quality development within a strong landscape framework would minimise any residual landscape and visual effects. Fig 1.6 No 1 montage ( see LVR) taken at the most open aspect of the site east of the Buxton Road (A53), north of the site serves to emphasise how the orientation and the materials specified for the proposed built form are fundamental to the successful overall visual outcome. The importance of careful specification of the construction materials is emphasised by the visual effect of the adjacent parked caravans.
This is a transitional semi-rural landscape; this is made evident by the uses on the land surrounding the proposed site. The visual integration with the existing semi-rural /urban fringe and the topography on the east of Leek is both feasible and appropriate for the existing surrounding semi-rural character of the site. Views from the surrounding landscape are reduced and moderated by topography, vegetation and built form. The potential integration of the development site is supported / reinforced by the contained nature of the site and the semi-urban fringe setting at this most open aspect of the site.
The proposed development provides the opportunity to integrate future proposed high quality residential development within the existing urban fringe of Leek, in close proximity to the town centre services and adjacent to existing services (located to the west of the site). It is considered that the site forms an appropriate site for residential development due to its visual containment within the wider landscape context. Proposed residential development would reinforce surrounding residential land use, whilst also improving habitat and ecological value of the site through the creation of a pocket of public open space, field boundary restoration, enhanced bio-diversity and a stronger landscape framework. The site has no public access at present. It would provide the opportunity to create a high quality built development utilising and enhancing existing landscape features. Consolidation within the existing semi-urban fringe and the existing landscape features and the inclusion of the recommendations as set out within the LVR will allow for the protection of visual amenity and wider recognised rural landscape character.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX 1 http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/6113027589931008?category=58 7130
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APPENDIX 2
Staffsmoorlands Landscape Character Assessment 2008
https://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/media/948/Staffordshire-Landscape-Character- Areas-SPG/pdf/Staffordshire_Landscape_Character_Areas_SPG.pdf
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APPENDIX 3
https://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/media/2134/Churnet-Valley-Landscape- Character-Assessment- 2011./pdf/Churnet_Valley_Landscape_Character_Assessment_2011.pdf
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DRAWINGS
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Proposed Site Sera Bistro(Closed) Leek Edge Farm Public Footpath 21 on the Roche View Livery & Caravan Park southern boudary of the Leek Edge Farm Equestrian Centre Proposed Site Tree Line of the proposed site. Caravan Park Buxton Road A53 Photograph - View Point No1 VP No1 North West towards Buxton Road (A53) from the junction of Public Footpath No21 and Stile House Lane. Grid Ref: SK 0024 5718
VP No 1 @ 22mm Wide-angle Leek Edge Farm VP No 1 @ 50mm Leek Edge Farm Caravan Park Caravan Park Boundary Wall to Lowe Hill Proposed Boundary Wall to Photograph - View Point No2 Paddock Farm on Lowe Hill Transmitter Roach Road Site Paddock Farm Proposed Transmitter Site VP No2 Roach road 20m south of Paddock Farm & Tea Rooms adjacent to roadside parking area. Grid Ref: SK 007 612
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1. VP No 2 @ 22mm Wide-angle VP No 2 @ 50mm Note on Viewpoint Photographs (VP) The 22mm (wide-angle) photographs are included to show the landscape FIG No 1.2 context of the site at a publicly accessible location. Visual Eff ect Viewpoint Photographs. Photographs Number 1 & 2 A 42mm lens is the accepted focal length most representative of the human eye (half way between 25mm & 50mm), 50mm taken at between 1.5m to 1.7m height which is representative of the average female & male eyelevel. Route of Footpath 21 Roche View Livery & Roche View Livery Route of Footpath 21 Proposed Site Caravan Parking Equestrian Centre Roche View Livery & Proposed Site Tree Line of the Equestrian Centre Buxton Road A53 Photograph - View Point No3 VP No3 Due South from Thor- necliff Road towards the site, footpath 21 route and Equestrial Facility. Grid Ref: SJ 998 572
VP No 3 @ 22mm Wide-angle VP No 3 @ 50mm Roche View Livery & Equestrian Centre Thorncliff e Proposed Roche View Livery & Site Road Proposed Stile House Proposed Equestrian Centre Site Lane Site Photograph - View Point No4 VP No4 Thorncliff e Road and the junction with Buxton Road (A53). Grid Ref: SJ 998 572
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VP No 4 @ 22mm Wide-angle VP No 4 @ 50mm
Note on Viewpoint Photographs (VP) The 22mm (wide-angle) photographs are included to show the landscape FIG No 1.3 context of the site at a publicly accessible location. Visual Eff ect Viewpoint Photographs. Photographs Number 3 & 4 A 42mm lens is the accepted focal length most representative of the human eye (half way between 25mm & 50mm), 50mm taken at between 1.5m to 1.7m height which is representative of the average female & male eyelevel. Roche View Livery & Proposed Site Equestrian Centre Route of Buxton Rd Leek Edge Farm Roche View Livery & (A53) Caravan Park Equestrian Centre Mount Road Mount Road Leek Edge Farm Proposed Tree Line of the Caravan Park Site Buxton Road A53 Photograph - View Point No5 VP No5 Due West from Blake- low Road/Morrridge Grid Ref: SK 025 564
VP No 5 @ 22mm Wide-angle VP No 5 @ 50mm Roche View Livery, Thorncliff e Equestrian Centre with Proposed Roche View Livery & Caravans Leek Edge Farm Road Mount Road Site Equestrian Centre Caravan Park Proposed Tree Line of the Photograph - View Point No6 Site Proposed Buxton Road A53 VP No6 Site Due West from further north on Blakelow/Morridge. Grid Ref: SK 024 573
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VP No 6 @ 22mm Wide-angle VP No 6 @ 50mm Note on Viewpoint Photographs (VP) The 22mm (wide-angle) photographs are included to show the landscape FIG No 1.4 context of the site at a publicly accessible location. Visual Eff ect Viewpoint Photographs. Photographs Number 5 & 6 A 42mm lens is the accepted focal length most representative of the human eye (half way between 25mm & 50mm), 50mm taken at between 1.5m to 1.7m height which is representative of the average female & male eyelevel.