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S15 Yr Arenig S15 Yr Arenig Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the permission of Ordnance Survey ® on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, © Crown copyright Licence No. 100023387 Location and Extent This LCA is centred on Arenig Fawr with Tryweryn valley to the east (on the National Park boundary) and Coed y Brenin to the west. To the north are the Mignient Uplands whilst the Upper Dee valley is located to the south. Key Characteristics . Large scale, open landscape . High upland hills with distinctive valleys and small glacial lakes . Remote and unsettled Evaluation The following table illustrates the appraisal of this Landscape Character Area (LCA) against sensitivity criteria which have been predetermined for the five different development types. Higher ↑ Medium Lower Criterion/development type Key - ↓ Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity not applicable Assessment of Landscape Sensitivity to each Development Type Sensitivity Criteria Characteristics of the LCA Wind Energy Wind PV Solar Scale Field Energy 400 kV Overhead Line Masts Mobile Caravan/ Static Parks Chalet Scale Typically a large scale landscape. ↓ VS8: Medium (27%)/ Large (73%) Field Pattern, Not Applicable Scale and Enclosure Landform High upland hills with areas of upland plateau and locally distinctive U-shaped and hanging valleys and some small glacial lakes. VS Classification Level 2: Exposed Upland/ Plateau (67%)/ Hills, Lower Plateau & Scarp Slopes (20%)/ Upland - - - Landscape Valleys (5%) VS4: High Hills/Mountains (67%)/ Rolling/Undulating (24%)/ Hills/ Valleys (8%) Landcover Landcover is predominantly treeless upland moorland interspersed with wetlands and waterbodies with the large Llyn Celyn reservoir ↓ ↑ located to the north east. Small belts of commercial - coniferous plantations are located in the central uplands and along some valley sides while lower Assessment of Landscape Sensitivity to each Development Type Sensitivity Criteria Characteristics of the LCA Wind Energy Wind PV Solar Scale Field Energy 400 kV Overhead Line Masts Mobile Caravan/ Static Parks Chalet slopes and valleys comprise mosaic of well-treed pastoral farmland. VS Classification Level 3: Hillside & Scarp Slopes Mosaic (20%)/ Open Upland Valleys (5%)/ Upland Moorland (67%) VS5: Open Land (68%)/ Field Pattern/ Mosaic (28%) Man-made This LCA is predominantly unsettled with 400 kV Influences overhead power lines in the Trywern Valley to the north, water treatment works at Llidiardau, commercial forestry and the remnant of quarries all having a localised influence. A dispersed pattern of settlement, concentrated in the valleys and on lower slopes is connected by a local road network and includes several static ↑ ↑ ↑ caravan/chalet parks. The A4212 and A470 which are important transport corridors and particularly busy in summer months, both skirt the edge of the LCA. VS6: Clustered (24%)/ No settlements (70%)/ Village (00%) / Scattered Rural/Farm (5%) VS27: Fair (99%) Settlement Not Applicable Pattern Skylines and In some places skylines within this LCA are simple, Settings sweeping and uninterrupted. However, the summits of Arenig Fawr, Moel Llyfnant and Rhobell Fawr are prominent landforms in some views, as are ↑ ↑ the dramatic skylines created by surrounding mountain ranges. Skylines to the north are punctuated by large pylons. Movement This landscape is perceived to be relatively still with the exception of occasional road traffic which brings movement along the main road network (A4212 to the east and A470 to the west) particularly in the ↑ summer months. Visual VS18: Occasional (50%) / Frequent (25%) / Infrequent (25%) Visibility, Key Views are typically open within this LCA with ↑ ↑ ↑ Views, Vistas panoramic long distance views available from Assessment of Landscape Sensitivity to each Development Type Sensitivity Criteria Characteristics of the LCA Wind Energy Wind PV Solar Scale Field Energy 400 kV Overhead Line Masts Mobile Caravan/ Static Parks Chalet and Typical mountain summits; in particular from the summit of Receptors (both Arenig which provides uninterrupted views of all within and outside of significant North Wales mountain ranges. each Landscape Character Area) VS9: Enclosed (7%)/ Open (93%) Typical receptors include occupiers, users and visitors to the following: . Scattered properties . Long distance Sustrans national cycle route Bangor to Fishguard (NCN route 82) and Sustrans regional routes 13, 14 and 15 . Open Access Areas . Local attractions and public rights of way . The A470, A4212 and A494 tourist routes . The local road network Views to and These include: from . Snowdonia National Park Important . Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB Landscape and . Bala Hinterland SLA Cultural . Bala and Bala Lakesides Registered Historic Heritage Landscape ↑ ↑ Features (both . Trawsfynydd Basin and Cwm Prysor within and outside of Registered Historic Landscape each Landscape Character Area) . Registered Historic Parks and Gardens . ELDP Area of Natural Beauty (Development Policy 2) Condition Not applicable Assessment of Landscape Sensitivity to each Development Type Sensitivity Criteria Characteristics of the LCA Wind Energy Wind PV Solar Scale Field Energy 400 kV Overhead Line Masts Mobile Caravan/ Static Parks Chalet Scenic Quality Much of the landscape is defined within ELDP as an and Character Area of Natural Beauty. Typically Moderate-High LANDMAP evaluation. VS25: Strong (31%)/ Moderate (66%) ↑ ↑ ↑ VS46: High (93%)/ Moderate (6%) Perceptual VS47: High (22%)/ Moderate (77%) VS48: High (69%)/ Moderate (30%) and Experiential and Aesthetic, Aesthetic, Remoteness/ Much of the uplands are inaccessible by road and the Tranquillity LCA has a high sense of remoteness and tranquillity. ↑ ↑ ↑ VS24: Attractive (12%)/ Tranquil (17%)/ Other (28%)/ Threatening (38%) Assessment of Landscape Sensitivity to each Development Type Sensitivity Criteria Characteristics of the LCA Wind Energy Wind PV Solar Scale Field Energy 400 kV Overhead Line Masts Mobile Caravan/ Static Parks Chalet Landscape The entire LCA falls within the National Park. Value (including landscape Nationally designated features include Open Access related features) Areas and Sustrans national cycle route Bangor to Fishguard (NCN route 82). Much of the landscape is defined within ELDP as Area of Natural Beauty. Typical Moderate - Outstanding LANDMAP evaluation. VS50: High (31%)/ Moderate (69%) ↑ ↑ ↑ VS49: Moderate (99%)/ LH45: High (8%)/ Moderate (19%)/ Low (19%) / Outstanding (54%) LH42: High (8%)/ Moderate (19%)/ Low (19%) Outstanding (54%) Value GL31: High (16%)/ Outstanding (81%) GL33: High (16%)/ Outstanding (84%) Historic Value North western parts of this LCA lie within the Trawsfynydd Basin and Cwm Prysor Registered Historic Landscape. A small part of this LCA lies within Bala and Bala Lakesides Registered Historic Landscape. Typical Moderate-High LANDMAP evaluation with some areas Outstanding. - - - HL38: High (27%)/ Moderate (62%)/ Unassessed (11%) HL35: High (73%)/ Outstanding (25%) HL40: High (92%)/ Outstanding (8%) Overall Landscape Sensitivity and Strategy The following tables provide an overall summary of sensitivity in relation to the relevant development types33 (based on the LCA sensitivity evaluation table), together with the proposed landscape strategy: WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS OVERALL SENSITIVITY Although the large scale of this landscape may be indicative of a lowered sensitivity to wind energy development this is outweighed by the natural characteristics of this highly scenic upland mountain landscape which impart a high degree of sensitivity and have resulted in its designation within Snowdonia National Park. Much of this area is also defined within the ELDP as an Area of Natural Beauty. Very High Sensitivity is further enhanced by the prominent peaks and skylines within this LCA together with a high degree of intervisibility with other sensitive LCAs and landscapes in North Wales. A relative lack of human influence imparts a strong sense of remoteness and tranquillity; this together with cultural heritage value further reinforces sensitivity. LANDSCAPE STRATEGY Landscape Protection Landscape Objective Baseline Development No existing or consented wind energy developments Typically no capacity for wind energy developments in particular within ELDP Areas of Natural Beauty (with the exception of a limited number of domestic Indicative Overall Capacity scale wind energy developments which should relate well to existing settlement/buildings and which are outside of the ELDP Area of Natural Beauty.) MOBILE MASTS OVERALL SENSITIVITY The natural characteristics of this highly scenic upland mountain landscape impart a high degree of sensitivity and have resulted in its designation within Snowdonia National Park. Much of this area is also defined within the ELDP as an Area of Natural Beauty. Very High Sensitivity to mobile mast development is further enhanced by the prominent peaks and skylines within this LCA together with a high degree of intervisibility with other sensitive LCAs and landscapes in North Wales. A relative lack of human influence imparts a strong sense of remoteness and tranquillity; this together with cultural heritage value further reinforces sensitivity. LANDSCAPE STRATEGY Landscape Protection Landscape Objective Baseline Development - 8 no. mobile mast developments - 2 no. camouflaged mast developments Typically no further capacity for mobile mast developments in particular within Indicative Overall Capacity ELDP Areas of Natural Beauty (with the exception
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