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TR010044 Volume 6 6.3 Environmental Statement Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Planning Act 2008 Regulation 5(2)(a) Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009
26 February 2021
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Infrastructure Planning
Planning Act 2008
The Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Development Consent Order 202[ ]
Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Regulation Reference: Regulation 5(2)(a) Planning Inspectorate Scheme TR010044 Reference Application Document Reference TR010044/APP/) 6.3
Author A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Project Team, Highways England
Version Date Status of Version Rev 1 26 February 2021 DCO Application
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Table of contents
Chapter Pages 1 Visual baseline and visual effects schedule 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Representative viewpoints 1 1.3 Visual effects schedule: residential receptors 31 1.4 Visual effects schedule: commercial properties 96 1.5 Visual effects schedule: public receptors 111 1.6 Visual effects schedule: public right of way 119
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1 Visual baseline and visual effects schedule
1.1 Introduction This Appendix to Chapter 7, Landscape and visual effects of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.1] presents details of each visual receptor group (including a description of their baseline view and sensitivity), and the effects receptors are likely to experience during construction and operation of the Scheme. The magnitude and significance of these effects are set out in the Visual Effects Schedules (VES) within this appendix.
1.2 Representative viewpoints A total of 53 representative viewpoints have been selected to assist in illustrating the effects on visual receptors. These viewpoints represent the experience of different types of visual receptor. Representative viewpoints are also referred to in the case of private views, for example the views of residents from properties where it has not been possible to access or where large numbers of viewpoints cannot all be included individually. In such cases reference is made to viewpoints located on public land, such as roads, or Public Rights of Way (PRoW). The selection of viewpoints has been informed by the Zone of Theoretical Visibility analysis, fieldwork and desk research. In some cases, viewpoints have been chosen specifically to demonstrate a particular effect or specific issue, for example where visibility is restricted by intervening vegetation or buildings. The following text describes the baseline view from each viewpoint that would exist without the Scheme. Reference should be made to the VES, which identifies which receptor group(s) each viewpoint relates to. and Figure 7.15.1 – Figure 7.15.53 of the Environmental Statement [TR010044/APP/6.2] which includes baseline winter and summer photography from each viewpoint. Viewpoint 1: View north from Roxton Road This viewpoint is representative of users of PRoW (FP/6) which links Chawston to Roxton. The viewpoint is situated at around 30 metres AOD, north of Roxton looking towards the western extents of the Scheme.
Winter The view looks north from Bedford Road over a timber fence in the foreground and agricultural fields beyond lying central to the view. Dispersed vegetation is visible in the distance with the landform rising up to a wooded backdrop. Occasional rooftops of residential buildings in Chawston are visible through the surrounding trees in the background of the view. The bunds forming a false cutting along the A421 cross through the background of the view noticeable by the embankments, tops of signage and tall lighting columns which flank the route
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of the road. The existing Black Cat roundabout is not visible as it is screened by dense intervening vegetation.
Summer In summer existing vegetation in leaf reduces the extent of views of the detracting features along the existing A421. Viewpoint 2: View northeast towards the existing Black Cat roundabout from School Lane, Roxton This open view looks north east towards the existing Black Cat roundabout from School Lane. The view is representative of road users and residents from the rear of properties on the eastern edge of Roxton along School Lane. The area is mainly flat lying at approximately 20 metres AOD.
Winter The view is open, across a large agricultural field extends from the foreground of the view to the background with little intervening vegetation. The A1 and Bedford Road meet on the horizon at the existing Black Cat roundabout, which is raised slightly above the surrounding landscape in the view and surrounded by tall streetlights. Mature vegetation on field boundaries and evergreen trees enclosing Roxton Garden Centre in the centre of the view limit long-distance views to the north beyond. Pylons and lighting columns are visible across the skyline along the A1 to the right of the view and around the existing Black Cat roundabout and can be seen over the top of the existing vegetation. Lighting around the existing Black Cat roundabout and along the A1 illuminates the middle ground at night.
Summer In summer existing vegetation in leaf reduces the extent of views of the A1, Bedford Road and the existing Black Cat roundabout. Traffic and the tops of taller elements such as street lighting remain visible at the roundabout and on the A1. Viewpoint 3: View from pavement on Tempsford Bridge, north of the River Great Ouse, looking north along the A1 opposite Kelpie Marina This viewpoint is representative of people travelling in vehicle and by foot on a section of the A1 north bound towards the existing Black Cat roundabout, between PRoW PF/4 and School Lane, opposite Kelpie Marina. This section of the route is relatively flat and lies at 18 metres AOD.
Winter The A1 north bound carriageway dominates the scene, with street furniture including safety barriers, bollards, street lighting and overhead wires cluttering the view. The A1 passes north through the centre of the view from the foreground into the distance. Existing mature vegetation on both sides of the A1 frames views of the existing Black Cat roundabout, which is just visible in the background.
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Lighting along the A1 at night further focuses the view on the road.
Summer Deciduous vegetation in leaf further limits the extent of views to the west towards Roxton and contains views north along the A1 towards the existing Black Cat roundabout. Viewpoint 4: View north from the junction of Bedford Road and Roxton Road The view is representative of users Bedford Road and the adjacent pavement. The viewpoint is situated at 22 metres AOD on a relatively flat area adjacent to Roxton Garden Centre.
Winter This short distance view looks northeast towards the existing Black Cat roundabout. The foreground comprises the road, associated pavements and a timber fence bordering a narrow arable field in the middle ground beyond. Mature vegetation on bunds lining the existing A421 and the embankments of the existing Roxton Road bridge stretch across the background of the view screening traffic and preventing long-distance views beyond. The existing Black Cat roundabout is visible to the east of the view where traffic, lighting columns, signage and the top of the Travelodge Hotel are visible above the earthworks and existing vegetation in the background at the southern end of Bedford Road. At night, lighting along the A421, around the existing Black Cat roundabout and associated with Roxton Garden Centre illuminate the middle ground. There is light spill into the foreground and sky glow across the background.
Summer In summer existing vegetation in leaf reduces the extent of views of the tops of high sided vehicles on the existing Black Cat roundabout, with signage and lighting columns remaining partially visible. Viewpoint 5: View southeast towards existing Black Cat roundabout from PRoW FP/10 This viewpoint is representative of recreational users of PRoW FP/10 heading southeast towards Roxton Road bridge and the A421 which passes beneath it, south of Chawston. The wide view extends northeast to southeast across a relatively flat area of the landscape at 22 metres AOD.
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Winter Agricultural fields dominate the foreground extending into the middle distance with the only features being occasional trees and drainage ditches. In the distance looking south the mature vegetation on the bunds of the false cutting along the A421 prevents views extending to Roxton, beyond the A421. Looking east Roxton Road and the existing Roxton Road bridge are barely visible as they are partially screened by mature vegetation, although traffic passing over the bridge is evident on the skyline. The horizon looking east is wooded. The foreground and middle ground of the view are relatively dark, with some light spill and sky glow from the A421 and existing Black Cat roundabout evident in the background.
Summer This viewpoint was inaccessible during summer 2020. Viewpoint 6: View from Roxton Road on National Cycle Network Route 12, Ouse Valley Way looking southeast towards the existing Black Cat roundabout The panoramic view is representative of walkers and cyclists on a section of the national cycle route and public footpath linking Roxton to St. Neots via Chawston, forming part of the route from north London to Peterborough. It also represents views of residential receptors on the southern edge of Chawston, east of Roxton Road and 350 metres north of the existing A421. This section of the route is relatively flat at 24 metres AOD.
Winter This large, open view is of a flat agricultural field extending from the foreground into the middle ground with a large sky above. Existing boundary vegetation, including hedgerows and trees, extend into the middle ground along field boundaries. Existing vegetation along the southern boundary of the field heavily filters views of the service station on the north western corner of the existing Black Cat roundabout with the existing A428 and A421 passing across the view. The Scheme would lie within the part of the field adjacent to the existing junction. Lighting columns, high sided vehicles and signage associated with the existing Black Cat roundabout can be seen over the tops of the intervening vegetation north-west of the existing roundabout. Pylons are prominent against the sky across the full width of the horizon. In the far distance the Greensand Ridge and Alington Hill forms a wooded backdrop to the view, partially screened by intervening vegetation in the middle ground. At night the foreground is relatively dark, but light spill from the A421 and the existing Black Cat roundabout and service extends into the middle ground and contributes to sky glow. The background is relatively dark with some high intensity lighting from the Black Cat Quarry.
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Summer The extent of the elements of the existing Black Cat roundabout, including traffic, are further screened or filtered by deciduous vegetation in leaf. Views of the tops of lighting columns, high-sided vehicles, signage and pylons along the horizon remain. Viewpoint 7: View south from the public footpath linking Chawston to the existing Black Cat roundabout services This view, which looks towards the existing Black Cat roundabout, is representative of the users of the PRoW FP/8. This part of the footpath emerges south of South Brook across relatively flat land lying at approximately 20 metres AOD.
Winter South Brook and bankside vegetation define the foreground of the view. The northern edge of the Gleneden plant hire compound dominates the view to the south, comprising tall security fencing with construction plant beyond, which detracts from the views across pasture and arable fields to the north. Central to the background of the view the roof of the rear of the Travelodge can be seen in the distance along with lighting columns around the existing Black Cat roundabout and along the A421. High intensity security lighting associated with the Gleneden plant hire compound at night to the south is dominant. In comparison, views to the north a relatively dark, although lighting associated with the A421 and existing Black Cat roundabout is evident in the background beyond intervening vegetation.
Summer Vegetation along field boundaries which cross the middle ground in leaf reduces the extent of views to the north. Views of the detracting elements associated with the Gleneden plant hire compound to the south remains as described in winter. Viewpoint 8: View south from the southbound carriageway of the A1, adjacent to the crossing of South Brook This viewpoint is representative of road users and residents living in properties adjacent to the south-bound carriageway of the A1. This section of the route is relatively flat at 20 metres AOD.
Winter The foreground and middle ground are dominated by the road and cluttered by safety barriers, signage, lighting columns and vehicles. The road leads the eye towards the existing Black Cat roundabout in the background to the south. Mature trees line the road into the middle ground, with Brook Cottages visible adjacent to the north bound carriageway to the south west.
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At night, street lighting associated with the A1 illuminates the view from the foreground into the background to where lighting associated with the existing Black Cat roundabout stretches across the view and contributes to sky glow.
Summer Vegetation in leaf screens and filters views of buildings set back from the A1, but views towards of the A1 and the existing Black Cat roundabout in the background remain open. Viewpoint 9: View from Morris Walk, Wyboston, looking south towards the existing Black Cat roundabout This viewpoint is representative of residents and users of Morris Walk. The area is relatively flat at approximately 22 metres AOD.
Winter A large, flat agricultural field extends from the foreground into the background of the view where the A1 is barely visible. A small group of mature Willow trees occupy the foreground to the left and define the edge of the field. Beyond this a mature woodland heavily filters views of existing properties on Nagshead Lane and parts of the A1. Vehicles on the A1 and the illuminated roof of the BP Garage is visible in the background through a gap in boundary vegetation. Residential properties on Morris Walk are visible in the middle ground to the south. These properties are surrounded by mature, mostly evergreen trees, limiting views beyond. The scene at night is relatively dark across the foreground, with the exception of lighting associated with properties on Morris Walk. The Wyboston Services are visually intrusive at night due to the green colour and high intensity of the lighting. This and street lighting draw attention to the existing A1 across the background.
Summer The composition of the view remains similar to winter. Views of the A1 and Wyboston services are further reduced as intervening deciduous vegetation is in leaf. Viewpoint 10: View south from Chawston Lane The view represents users and residents of Chawston Lane. This area of the landscape is relatively flat, lying at approximately 22 metres AOD.
Winter Chawston Lane defines the foreground of the view, demarcated by a narrow grass verge and low hedgerow with paddocks beyond. Large agricultural buildings lie to the right of the view and to the left traffic and street lighting on the busy A1 are prominent. Pylons follow the route of Chawston Lane and pass over head. Trees line the background of the view, heavily filter building and plant within the Gleneden site to the south. The existing Black Cat roundabout lies beyond the Gleneden site.
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At night lighting along the A1 and associated with the Gleneden plant hire compound and services illuminates the middle ground and background of the view. The foreground is relatively dark but affected by some light spill from neighbouring properties.
Summer The extent of views is reduced by boundary vegetation in leaf, screening the buildings within the Gleneden site and the existing Black Cat roundabout in the background. Viewpoint 11: View south from the footbridge over the A1 at Wyboston This elevated view is representative of people crossing the A1 via the footbridge, looking south in the direction of the existing Black Cat roundabout. The surrounding area is relatively flat and lies at 21 metres AOD with the viewpoint raised approximately 10 metres above ground level.
Winter The A1 is central to the view, flanked on either side by properties generally set back from the road behind tall fences and hedges. The A1 leads the eye into the background of the view with the Wyboston Services forming dominant features in the middle ground of the view. Vegetation along the skyline associated with the road and adjacent properties limits long-distance views. Lighting column are prominent taller elements in the view. Lighting associated with the Wyboston Services and street lighting along the A1 illuminate the view at night, contributing the skyglow. Vehicle headlights cause glare.
Summer Vegetation in leaf has little effect on the composition of the view from this location. Viewpoint 12: View from Barford Road looking southwest towards the existing Black Cat roundabout This viewpoint is representative of road users heading south along Barford Road and residents of The Barns. The viewpoint is situated at a local high point of 25 metres AOD.
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Winter This elevated, open panoramic viewpoint looks south along Barford Road which lies central to the view with agricultural fields to the east falling away from the foreground into the middle-distance. A line of mature vegetation marks the banks of the River Great Ouse to the south with an extensive area of gravel extraction associated with the Black Cat Quarry visible beyond. The existing Black Cat roundabout and the tops of high-sided vehicles are visible beyond the quarry and intervening vegetation, with the Shell service station, hotel and industrial units in the background of the view. The tops of the rear of properties and glasshouses along the south-bound carriageway of the A1 are visible in the background to the west. To the south, the view extends along Barford Road, which follows the contours of the undulating land into the distance. A wooded backdrop is visible across the horizon in the far distance with buildings emerging from the woods in places, including at Roxton to the to the south-west. The sky forms a large proportion of the view. The foreground and middle ground of the view at night are predominately dark, but lighting associated with the A1 and existing Black Car roundabout and the Black Cat Quarry is prominent across the background to the south and west.
Summer The composition of the view is largely similar to winter, due to the open character of the landscape. The vegetation along the River Great Ouse in the distance partially screens views of the existing Black Cat roundabout. Viewpoint 13 View north from the footbridge over the A1 at Tempsford This elevated viewpoint is representative of people crossing the A1 via the Tempsford footbridge. This section of the route links the part of Tempsford along Station Road to the east with parts of Tempsford west of the A1. The footbridge is elevated by about 10 metres above the existing ground level of 21 metres AOD.
Winter The elevated position on the footbridge allows for views into the distance along the A1 northwest towards the existing Black Cat roundabout. The existing dual carriageway of the A1 is central to the view leading from the foreground into the middle-distance, with high speed traffic a persistent element of the view. The access ramp and staircase to the footbridge cut across the middle ground and road signage and highway safety barriers and street lighting clutter the view. Views west towards the existing Black Cat roundabout are screened by mature vegetation along the boundary of the north boundary carriageway of the A1, including the former Anchor Hotel, an attractive building dating from 1831. Pylons, the imposing Little Barford Power Station, wind turbines (at Gravely) and the tops of tall tower cranes on the southern edge of St. Neots are visible against the sky in the far distance. Alington Hill rises in the north-east with the sky forming a large part of the view
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Street lighting associated with the A1 extends from the foreground into the background at night, illuminating the view to the south. The landscape to the south-east in the background associated with Alington Hill is noticeably darker.
Summer In summer the composition of the view remains very similar to winter, due to the elevated position of the viewpoint. Vegetation in the middle ground partially screens views towards the route of the Scheme in the background. Viewpoint 14: View northwest from PRoW TEM1A north of Tempsford This view looks northwest towards the A1 and the existing Black Cat roundabout from public footpath TEM1A north of Tempsford. It is representative of people walking along a section of the public footpath linking Tempsford with Little Barford. It also represents views of residential receptors from the rear of properties along Station Road within Tempsford. This section of the route is relatively flat and low-lying at 18 metres AOD.
Winter A large agricultural field extends from the foreground to the background of the view. The A1 and the existing Black Cat roundabout are visible on the skyline, highlighted by tall streetlights, beyond a row of mature trees and the Black Car Quarry. Existing vegetation adjacent to the A1 heavily filters views of the road and the existing Black Cat roundabout and becomes more open beyond the bridge over the River Great Ouse. In the background beyond the tall trees, the tops of boats within Kelpie Marina, vehicles on Barford Road and a sewage works with structures and earthworks are visible. At night attention is drawn to the street lighting along the A1 and the existing Black Cat roundabout in the background. The foreground and views to the east are noticeably darker.
Summer In summer the extent of views of the A1 and the existing Black Cat roundabout are reduced, heavily filtered or screened by deciduous vegetation in leaf. Viewpoint 15: View from Station Road at Biggin Farm This viewpoint is representative of residents and users of Station Road, Tempsford. The viewpoint is on relatively flat land at approximately 19 metres AOD within a children’s playground.
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Winter Beyond Station Road in the foreground a large, flat paddock extends into the middle ground, bounded by a low hedgerow visible in the distance. The land rises in the background beyond the hedgerow to the distinctive Alington Hill, with a patchwork of agricultural fields and woodland blocks visible on the skyline. Pylons are dominant feature, crossing the view and visible over the top of the existing trees and hedgerows against the sky. The route of the Scheme lies towards the background of the view, beyond the hedgerow in the middle ground. Street lighting along Station Road illuminates the foreground at night. The middle ground and background are noticeably darker with sources of artificial light limited to isolated properties and occasional passing trains.
Summer Existing vegetation in leaf slightly reduces the openness of views of elements in the background, although Alington Hill remains visible above. Viewpoint 16: View north from PRoW TEM2A at Station Road, Tempsford, east of the ECML This view is representative of recreational users on a section of bridleway TEM2A linking Tempsford with Gamlingay. It is also representative of residents of Station Road to the east of the ECML, with views to the north. This section of the route is relatively flat and lies at approximately 19 metres AOD.
Winter This view is framed by mature boundary vegetation in the foreground, which lines the track providing access to the property. The property to the right screens views experienced by people on the bridleway looking north towards Alington Hill. Large, open agricultural fields are visible through gaps in the vegetation in the foreground, extending into the middle ground of the view. The overhead power lines of the ECML are visible against the sky across the middle ground to the left of the view. To the right, the land rises up to Alington Hill in the background. The route of the Scheme lies in the background. Sources of artificial night time lighting are limited to the adjacent property and occasional passing trains. The landscape in the view is otherwise dark, with some skyglow in associated with St. Neots in the distance to the north.
Summer Deciduous vegetation in leaf in the foreground limits views beyond to gaps in the hedgerow. Vegetation along the ECML and on more distant field boundaries also breaks up more distant views of the background, although the higher ground of Alington Hill and the tops of overhead power lines associated with the ECML remain visible.
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Viewpoint 17: View from bridleway TEM2A looking north The panoramic view is representative of recreational users on a section of the bridleway TEM2A linking Gamlingay with Tempsford. The view is also representative of residents on Station Road. This section of the route is relatively flat and lies at 19 metres AOD.
Winter There are open views north across flat agricultural fields rising up in the middle distance to Alington Hill. Mature vegetation along the northern boundary of a large agricultural field in the foreground screens the western parts of Alington Hill, whilst the eastern end is more visible. The raised landform of Alington Hill comprises agricultural fields with two distinct woodland groups to the west and a larger woodland to the east. Open fields create a gap between these woodland groups and a line of trees along the crest of the hill connecting the woodlands form the backdrop to the view. The route of the Scheme is located beyond the hedgerow in the middle-ground and within the gap between woodland blocks in the background. The view at night is dark, with artificial lighting limited to isolated properties and some skyglow to the north associated with St. Neots.
Summer The composition of the view is largely similar to winter, due to the open character of the landscape. Viewpoint 18: View west PRoW 283/5 and No. 2 Little Barford opposite St John’s Wood The view represents recreational users on an elevated section of PRoW 283/5 and no 2 Little Barford across Alington Hill at 65 metres AOD.
Winter This viewpoint is a short distance from Highfield Spinney on FP283/5 leading south St John’s Wood. The view is through a brief gap in the field boundary with vegetation framing the view across the field beyond. The middle ground of the view is mainly a large agricultural field with boundary vegetation on the horizon, beyond which the land falls away. The top of Little Barford Power Station and development in St. Neots are visible to the north. Summer Deciduous vegetation along the field boundary in the foreground further limits the extent of views west to small gaps during summer.
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Viewpoint 19: View northwest from Greensand Ridge Walk at Everton This elevated, panoramic view is representative of recreational users on a section of the promoted Greensands Ridge Walk and public bridleway, descending the scarp west of Everton. The route forms part of the long distant trail from Gamlingay to Leighton Buzzard. This elevated position lies at 63 metres AOD and the focus is on views to the west when descending the steep and challenging terrain. The view is unusual because of the elevation compared to the lower lying areas in the valley of the River Great Ouse and the gentler slopes to the north.
Winter Due to the elevated position this panoramic view extends many kilometres across the landscape to the north-west. The view is representative of a single point before the route descends steeply into the valley below. It is framed in the foreground by a field set behind a post and wire fence and open fields to the left with mature woodland on the scarp slope. The vegetation in the foreground and middle ground disrupts and partially screens long-distance views to the north. Central to the view, on lower ground, large fields with mature field boundaries and woodland blocks extend into the distance. Settlements, agricultural buildings, the ECML and solar farms are visible across the middle ground extending to the background. Beyond, the view looks northwest towards the existing Black Cat roundabout (which is only visible with binoculars) and the route of the Scheme across Alington Hill. The landscape in the view is generally dark, but settlement and existing infrastructure, including the A1 and A421 are visible in places across the panorama and contribute to skyglow.
Summer In summer vegetation in the foreground further limits longer distance views to glimpses through gaps between trees and shrubs. Viewpoint 20: View west from the crossing point of PRoW FP1/5 and Potton Road This viewpoint looks west and is representative of recreational users of PRoW FP1/5 and users of Potton Road. The viewpoint is situated at approximately 50 metres AOD.
Winter Through gaps in the dense roadside vegetation long rough grassland is visible in the foreground extending into the middle distance. A small group of mature conifer trees lie central to the view in the middle ground with agricultural fields extending into the background of the view where the land rises up. Some small derelict buildings lie in the middle distance partially screened by intervening vegetation and barely noticeable. Woodland and mature boundary vegetation line the horizon and merge into boundary vegetation.
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Sources of artificial lighting are very limited in the view and the landscape is dark.
Summer Roadside vegetation in leaf further reduces the extent of views, limiting views from Potton Road to occasional gaps. Viewpoint 21: View north from Abbotsley along PRoW FP 1/5 towards the Cambridge Road roundabout The view is representative of recreational users of PRoW 1/5 and residents of Abbotsley on Field Close off St Neots Road. The view is from an elevated position in the landscape at approximately 47 metres AOD.
Winter This broad, sweeping panoramic view extends along the valley of Hen Brook towards St. Neots to the west and Croxton to the east. Agricultural fields in the foreground descend into valley in the middle distance, with the land rising beyond to form a broad ridge across the background of the view. Woodland blocks across this ridge including Jubilee Plantation, The Rookery and Hillfield Plantation screen much of the existing A428 and the route of the Scheme beyond. There are occasional glimpses of vehicles passing along the existing A428 in the distance, heavily filtered by this intervening vegetation. Settlement in St. Neots including the industrial estates which line the eastern edge of the town, residential development at Loves Farm and development under construction at Wintringham are just perceptible in the distance to the west. Wind turbines at Graveley and beyond St. Neots to the west and pylons can be seen above these woodland groups and interrupt the skyline. At night the landscape is generally dark, with notable sources of artificial lighting associated with Abbotsley to the east and St. Neots to the west, which contributes to skyglow in the background.
Summer In summer the composition of the view remains open, similar to that in winter. Views of vehicles on the existing A428 are further screened. Viewpoint 22: View from PRoW FP1/9 looking west The view is representative of users of the PRoW footpath FP1/9 connecting Brush Wood with Eynesbury in St. Neots. A gentle slope falls towards the viewpoint at this location at 23 metres AOD.
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Winter This panoramic view stretches across large, flat agricultural fields in the foreground. The view looks west towards the existing A428 at a similar elevation in the background. Beyond the existing A428 the land rises slightly towards development in St Neots on the skyline. In the foreground a dense hedgerow screens the B1046. The land rises up in the distance to the north and the west forming higher undulating points in the view. Mature gappy hedgerows, scattered woodland, particularly along watercourses and groups of shrubs and trees cross the view close to the horizon. The foreground and middle ground of the view are predominantly dark but affected by skyglow towards the west from St. Neots. There are more intense sources of lighting in the background associated with Little Barford Power station to the south and industry along the eastern edge of St. Neots and traffic passing along the existing A428.
Summer In summer the composition of the view remains open due to the absence of intervening vegetation in the foreground and middle ground. Views of the existing A428 remain. Viewpoint 23: Looking north on B1046 from the eastern edge of St. Neots This viewpoint is representative of users of Potton Road (B1046) looking northeast towards the existing A428. The viewpoint is situated at a local high point of 33 metres AOD just east of the point where Potton Road splits into Potton Road and the B1046.
Winter This locally elevated panoramic view looks north towards the Site across the route of the existing A428. The view embraces a wide-open, undulating, clay vale landscape with large agricultural fields defining the foreground, middle ground and background of the view. Tall hedgerows bound some of the fields with scattered woodland located along sections of the existing A428, watercourses and towards higher points. Woodland cover is more extensive on the higher ground in the background. Overhead power lines and pylons traverse most of the view and break the skyline. The existing A428 is also noticeable as it crosses and interrupts the middle ground of the view, with vehicles evident travelling along it. Further notable built elements at high points in the background include wind turbines to the northeast at Graveley also prominent above the horizon The rural landscape across the view is predominantly dark at night. Vehicle headlights associated with the existing A428 and Potton Road are notable in the middle ground, with more intense lighting associated with St. Neots to the south.
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Summer The extent of views in summer is similar to winter. This is due to the open character of the landscape. Viewpoint 24: View north from the corner of Potton Road and representing users of PRoW FP1/11 near Parker’s Farm commercial units This elevated, panoramic view is representative of recreational users of PRoW FP 1/11, commercial receptors associated with the neighbouring Eynesbury Plant hire business, and users of Potton Road. The PRoW commences at the viewpoint and leads to Abbotsley Golf Course where a number of other PRoW connect to local remote settlements. The viewpoint is situated at an elevated point on top of a narrow ridge at around 40 metres AOD.
Winter Potton Road heads northwest leads away from the viewpoint into the distance and large arable fields fill much of the foreground, extending into the middle ground where the land drops away into the valley of Hen Brook, concealing the B1046 which lies just beyond. The background of the view is a wide panorama, taking in the skyline of St. Neots to the west with warehouses and other industrial buildings on the edge of the town beyond the ECML. Taller buildings within the town including the tower of the Church of St. Mary and the tower of the former Paines Mill are prominent, competing with distant windfarms. The Loves Farm development on the eastern edge of St. Neots is particularly conspicuous, rising up a distant hillside to the horizon. Construction of the Wintringham residential development to the south of Loves farm is visible extending the existing edge of St. Neots. The existing A428 is barely visible in the view, concealed by topography and existing roadside vegetation. The existing Cambridge Road junction is just visible in the far distance to the east of St. Neots, highlighted by tall street lighting columns. The skyline to the east of the Cambridge Road junction is wooded and development is very limited. Wind turbines at Graveley are visible against the sky. Other visible infrastructure in this location includes pylons and low-voltage powerlines, which cross the middle ground and background of the view. St. Neots contributes skyglow across the background of the view to the west with notable sources of lighting including industrial buildings adjacent to the ECML. Street lighting associated with the existing Cambridge Road roundabout can be seen in the background to the north. The intervening landscape is dark in comparison.
Summer In summer the composition of the view remains similar, with vegetation in the middle ground and background further filtering views of the existing A428.
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Viewpoint 25: East of junction of B1046 with Potton Road looking north The open, panoramic view is representative of users of Potton Road. The viewpoint is situated at 35 metres AOD at the top of a ridge, with the land falling away to the north.
Winter The elevated position and open aspect of the viewpoint gives rise to expansive views across the rolling landscape to the north and east. The land drops away gently across a large agricultural field in the foreground. The middle ground is open and sparsely vegetated, with a group of trees is visible around the steel frame of a derelict agricultural building. Due to the elevation and openness of the landscape the horizon is distant and details are difficult to perceive. On the left-hand side of the view to the west the traffic on the existing A428 can be seen through a gap in the roadside vegetation with St. Neots and the Wintringham residential development in the background on higher ground along the horizon. To the north wind turbines at Graveley are visible against the sky and the wooded backdrop which extends across the whole view to the east. St. Neots contributes skyglow across the background of the view to the west with notable sources of lighting including industrial buildings adjacent to the ECML. Street lighting associated with the existing Cambridge Road roundabout can be seen in the background to the north. The intervening landscape is dark in comparison.
Summer Due to the lack of intervening vegetation within the foreground of the view, the extent of views is similar to winter. Viewpoint 26: View looking north from the B1046 just east of the junction with Potton Road The view is representative of road users along the B1046 from St. Neots. The viewpoint is situated at 28 metres AOD on a relatively flat area.
Winter This long-distance, expansive, panoramic view looks north east towards the existing Cambridge Road junction in the far distance. The route of the existing A428 can be made out by the line of mature vegetation which flanks the road and the glimpses of the tops of high-sided vehicles, beyond the row of pylons in the middle ground. The course of Hen Brook, delineated by mature trees and shrubs, crosses the centre of the view. Behind the brook a series of large fields rise up in the background to a wooded skyline. Wind turbines are prominent on the horizon above a broad swathe of residential development at Loves Farm on the eastern edge of St. Neots.
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Night time lighting associated with development and industry on the eastern edge of St. Neots contributes to sky glow to the north. This extends across the background up to the existing Cambridge Road roundabout, with street lighting visible on the horizon in the distance.
Summer This viewpoint was inaccessible during summer 2020. Viewpoint 27: PRoW FP194/55 and FP1/9 along Hen Brook The view is representative of users of PRoW FP 1/9 along Hen Brook connecting St. Neots with footpath FP194/55. The viewpoint is situated at a low point of 19 metres AOD at the foot of a hill along the northern bank of Hen Brook.
Winter A large arable field extends up the slope away from the viewpoint into the middle ground. Mature vegetation on the boundary forms the skyline and limits more distant views beyond. PRoW passes east along the edge of the field and through an opening in the eastern field boundary. A hedgerow and powerlines form the skyline. There are no notable sources of lighting in the view, although skyglow from St. Neots to the west can be apparent.
Summer Intervening vegetation in leaf further limits views beyond the hedgerow on the skyline in the background of the view. Viewpoint 28: View from PRoW FP1/19 south of Wintringham Brook looking northeast This viewpoint is representative of recreational users of PRoW FP1/19 which connects St. Neots with Wintringham. The viewpoint is situated at approximately 28 metres AOD.
Winter This view extends across large agricultural fields bounded by hedgerows from the foreground to the background. The land rises up and the brow of the hill forms the horizon with the tops of trees and other existing vegetation visible just beyond the crest of hill in the background. The PRoW passes east from the foreground of the view to the where distant woodlands and trees are interrupted by a line of pylons crossing north to south. There are no notable sources of lighting in the view.
Summer In summer the composition of the view remains similar to winter. This is due to the open character of the landscape and an absence of intervening vegetation in the foreground and middle ground.
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Viewpoint 29: View north from PRoW1/19 east of St. Neots The view is representative of users of PRoW1/19. The viewpoint is located on an elevated area of the landscape situated at approximately 34 metres AOD.
Winter This open panoramic view comprises large arable fields which extend from the foreground into the distance. A lack of vegetation in the foreground and middle ground gives rise to wide panoramic views across the landscape. In the background, the eastern edge of St. Neots is visible with the tops of large industrial units and roofs of houses at Loves Farm and Wintringham visible above intervening landform and vegetation. Pylons cross the horizon with wind turbines at Graveley and beyond St. Neots to the west also prominent against the sky. Lighting associated with development in St. Neots, particularly industry along the eastern edge, is prominent in the background at night. The landscape in the foreground and middle ground is dark.
Summer This viewpoint was inaccessible during summer 2020. Viewpoint 30: View from the meeting point of PRoW FP1/16 FP1/17 east of the existing A428 The view is representative of people using FP1/16 and FP1/17 where the routes meet to the west of Wintringham Farm. The viewpoint is located in a localised depression in the landform at a height of 33 metres AOD.
Winter This open view looks west towards St. Neots. Large arable fields extend from the foreground across the centre of the view. The land rises up gently in the middle distance away from the viewpoint. Existing vegetation within the view lies mainly along the PRoW heading west towards St. Neots. A small number of individual mature trees and tall shrubs are visible on the horizon. A line of pylons crosses the skyline, joining the prominent Little Barford Power Station which is visible against the sky in the distance to south. Lighting associated with Little Barford Power station and the adjacent crane hire business is intense and prominent to the south. Skyglow from St. Neots is also notable to the west.
Summer The composition of the view remains similar to winter. The intervening vegetation in leaf partially filters views towards the Scheme from this point along the route of the PRoW.
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Viewpoint 31: View west from PRoW FP1/19 This viewpoint is representative of receptors at the meeting point of public footpath FP1/21. It is slightly elevated above the surrounding ground level at approximately 35 metres AOD. Views north and south of this viewpoint are more heavily screened by vegetation which lines the footpath.
Winter A series of arable fields extend from the foreground to the background giving rise to open views. A hedgerow with mature trees in the middle ground filters longer distance views beyond. There are glimpses of higher land in the distant background with buildings in St. Neots visible below the skyline in places. Pylons cross the view from north to south. Skyglow and more intense lighting associated with industry on the eastern edge of St. Neots is visible to the west.
Summer In summer the composition of the view remains similar to winter. Distant views towards the background are heavily filtered or screened by vegetation in the middle ground. Viewpoint 32: PRoW east of the existing A428 along the PRoW FP1/17 The view is representative of users of the PRoW at the meeting point of FP1/17 and byway1/7. The viewpoint is situated at 42 metres AOD on a relatively flat area.
Winter The immediate context is defined by large, locally elevated arable fields, which stretch across the foreground into the middle-distance before the land falls away to the south west and rises up to the northwest. These fields are bounded by trees and gappy mature hedgerows. The PRoW (byway 1/7) extends into the distance and follows the south side of this hedgerow, leading into the middle ground where it descends across the landform. Groups of mature trees and shrubs surround Lower Wintringham Farm in the middle ground. This vegetation filters the view to the west and focuses views to the south and north. Agricultural fields extend across the background bound by mature hedgerows and interspersed with woodland. Where the land falls away the view opens up to the southwest across lower lying farmland. At this point the background of the view comprises a faint silhouette of woodlands interspersed with the settled edge of St Neots across the horizon with pylons and Little Barford Power Station interrupting the skyline. To the north with the tops of tall wind turbines are visible above vegetation lining the existing A428 east of Wintringham. Lighting associated with Little Barford Power station and the adjacent crane hire business is prominent on the skyline at night. Skyglow associated with development in St. Neots is evident in the background. The landscape in the foreground and middle ground is predominantly dark.
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Summer In summer the view remains open with elements in the background slightly more filtered by vegetation in leaf. Viewpoint 33: View west in the direction of St. Neots along the PRoW footpath 1/13 at lower Wintringham The view is representative of users of footpath 1/13 which passes north south through the area with this view looking west over the neighbouring paddocks. The viewpoint is situated at 48 metres AOD in an undulating landscape with the land falling away from the viewpoint to the west.
Winter This view looks west and is shortened by the land rising in the foreground to a plateau in the middle ground. Paddocks enclosed by timber fencing occupy the foreground, extending into the middle-distance. Vegetation on field boundaries, including mature trees, heavily filters views of traffic on the existing A428. This vegetation merges in the view with woodland in the distance on the skyline. Night time lighting is limited to the adjacent property.
Summer In summer intervening vegetation in the foreground and middle ground in leaf further limits views towards the background. Viewpoint 34 View east from pavement adjacent to Cambridge Road, north of the existing Cambridge Road roundabout This viewpoint is located to the west of the existing Cambridge Road roundabout forming the junction between Cambridge Road and the existing A428 east of St. Neots. It is representative of users of Cambridge Road and residents at Lanesons and the new Wintringham development east of St. Neots. The viewpoint is located at 36 metres AOD.
Winter This short distance view is focussed on the busy roundabout in the foreground. Signage and lighting columns clutter the scene and form dominant, detracting features of the view. Beyond this a mature hedgerow follows the edge of the existing A428 around the roundabout, heavily filtering the views of the landscape beyond. Pylons can be seen over the tops of this hedgerow and form a notable feature of the skyline. A paddock enclosed by timber post and railing fencing lies to the north. On the opposite side of Cambridge Road, the emerging Wintringham residential development can be seen over the tops of mature roadside vegetation, with pylons behind. Lighting associated with the existing Cambridge Road roundabout is prominent in the middle ground such that the road is the focus of views at night and the background is dark.
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Summer In summer the composition of the view remains with deciduous vegetation further screening views beyond, limiting long-distance views. Viewpoint 35: View from Loves Farm, St. Neots looking south from PRoW FP194/45 This panoramic view is representative of recreational users on a section of the PRoW FP194/45 northeast of St. Neots. This viewpoint is elevated above the Loves Farm development at approximately 40 metres AOD.
Winter An open arable field descends from the foreground into the middle distance. PRoW FP194/45 flanks the view with the route heading east from St. Neots towards Toseland. In the middle-distance to the south, residential properties within the Loves Farm development are visible, filtered by existing mature vegetation, with the Wintringham development under construction visible in the background beyond. Mature vegetation in the middle ground across the centre of the view partially screens and filters views beyond, but higher ground, including blocks of woodland is perceptible in the far distance. The existing A428 lies just below this higher ground. Pylons cross the background against the sky.
Summer The composition of the view is largely similar in summer. Boundary vegetation in leaf reduces visibility of the existing A428. Viewpoint 36: View east towards St. Neots from the B645 This viewpoint is representative of users of the B645. The landform is a broad, flat plateau and is situated at approximately 32 metres AOD.
Winter This open view looks east across the B645 and open, arable fields in the foreground towards St. Neots in the distant background. Development in St. Neots lies beyond the A1 and is screened from view by a row of mature trees on the skyline. Low voltage power lines cross the view. The site of the proposed vehicle recovery area is located in the background of the view to the east, where the B645 crosses the A1. At night streetlighting and skyglow from St. Neots is evident in the background to the east and to a lesser extent from Hail Weston to the north. The landscape across the centre of the view is dark.
Summer In summer the composition of the view remains open, similar to that in winter. This is due to the open character of the view and absence of intervening vegetation.
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Viewpoint 37: View from Toseland PRoW 237/2 looking south The view is representative of users of bridleway 237/2 traveling south from Toseland to Wintringham. The view is across an undulating landscape from a point at approximately 51 metres AOD.
Winter The bridleway passes from the foreground into the middle distance, with a drainage ditch following its western edge. Agricultural fields on the eastern and western side of the bridleway fill most of the view with little intervening vegetation. In the middle distance Gallow Brook forms the foot of a hill which lies a short distance to the south. The land then rises up to mature boundary vegetation on the horizon which is crossed by pylons in the background of the view. This low ridge screens views further south towards the existing A428 which lies just beyond the brow of the hill. The landscape within this view is dark at night with some skyglow to the west from St. Neots.
Summer In summer the composition of the view remains open, similar to winter. This is due to the open landscape and absence of intervening vegetation. Viewpoint 38: View from PRoW west of Toseland Road and Gorse Woodland looking south The view is representative of users of PRoW FP237/7. The viewpoint is situated at around 57 metres AOD on a relatively flat area west of Toseland Road.
Winter This view extends south across the flat landscape. Large, open agricultural fields extend from the foreground into the background of the view. Blocks of woodland on the horizon between Croxton to the left and Wintringham to the right prevent more distant views to the south Including the existing. The existing Toseland Road is visible to the left of the view and pylons are visible across the background against the sky. The landscape at night is dark except for occasional passing vehicles.
Summer In summer the extent of views remains similar to that in winter. Viewpoint 39: View south from PRoW FP278/9 The view is representative of users of FP278/9. The viewpoint is located on relatively flat land at approximately 59 metres AOD.
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Winter Large agricultural fields occupy the foreground and middle ground of the view. Vegetation of field boundaries in the middle ground comprising mature trees limit views beyond including the existing A428 which lies beyond more distant woodland in the background. Pylons cross the skyline. The landscape at night is dark.
Summer During summer, vegetation in the middle ground further screens views to the south. Viewpoint 40: View north along PRoW 1/18, north of the existing A428 and the settlement of Wintringham This viewpoint represents users of the bridleway 1/18 traveling north towards Toseland. The viewpoint lies on plateau at 51 metres AOD with rolling hills further north.
Winter The view looks northwest with a large agricultural field in the foreground. The bridleway follows a track which leads from the foreground into the distance. In the background, Cromwell’s Close Plantation and Sheep Walk Plantation define the horizon to the west with glimpses of St Neots seen amongst the wooded backdrop. Pylons cross the view west to east. Fox Holes woodland lies in the middle distance where the land rises up, screening views further north. Skyglow and street lighting in St. Neots is visible in the distance to the west. The view to the north at night is across a dark area of landscape.
Summer Deciduous vegetation in leaf further limits views to the north and west. Viewpoint 41: View from footpath FP59/4 west of Abbotsley Road This viewpoint is representative of users of PRoW FP59/4 linking Caxton and St. Neots. The landform in this location is relatively flat at approximately 60 metres AOD.
Winter A large, flat agricultural field extends from the foreground into the background of this open panoramic view. PRoW FP59/4 follows the edge of the field, which is bounded by tall hedgerows and trees. This vegetation separates the field from the existing A428 which lies beyond. For the majority of the route the A428 is barely discernible with the exception of a small section where a gap allows views of the existing A428 roadside services. On the horizon beyond the junction of Abbotsley Road and the existing A428 the land rises gently to a large woodland in the background. To the east of the viewpoint, the tops of roofs of properties in Croxton are just visible through the vegetation.
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At night lighting associated with properties in Croxton and vehicles on the existing A428 are exceptions in an otherwise dark area of landscape.
Summer In summer the composition of the view similar to that in winter. Views of the existing A428 are further filtered or partially screened by deciduous vegetation in leaf. Viewpoint 42: View north of the A428 west of Toseland Road junction The view is representative of users of the existing A428, businesses and residents adjacent to the road. The viewpoint is situated at approximately 57 metres AOD on a relatively flat area of land looking north.
Winter A gap in the roadside vegetation on the north side of the existing A428 allows long-distance views across flat arable fields that extend into the background. Traffic on the existing A428 in the foreground disrupts the view. Trees to the east delineate the route of Toseland Road following the eastern boundary of the field with agricultural buildings visible beyond. Woodland blocks extend across the background with occasional pylons and wind turbines at Graveley interrupting the skyline. The tops of occasional buildings in Toseland are visible on the distant skyline. At night lighting associated with properties in Croxton and vehicles on the existing A428 are exceptions in an otherwise dark area of landscape.
Summer Deciduous vegetation in leaf, particularly adjacent to the existing A428, further filters and screens views towards the background. Viewpoint 43: View from PRoW FP59/2 within Croxton Park looking north towards the existing A428 The view is representative of users of PRoW FP59/2 and residents of High Street, Croxton. The viewpoint is situated at around 62 metres AOD on a relatively flat area.
Winter Pasture within the historic parkland of Croxton Park stretches from the foreground into the background. The fields contain mature trees including oak and large Redwoods. Mature boundary vegetation follows the northern, eastern and western boundaries of the field, with vegetation on the northern boundary, adjacent to the existing A428, forming the horizon. This vegetation screens more distant views to the north. Headlights from vehicles on the existing A428 and properties in Croxton are heavily filtered by intervening vegetation. The landscape is otherwise dark.
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Summer Deciduous vegetation in leaf further screens views of the existing A428 and the route of the Scheme. Viewpoint 44: View from FP 59/1 north of the existing A428 and Croxton Park The view is representative of users of PRoW FP59/1 connecting Croxton to Yelling. The viewpoint is situated north of Croxton Park at 58 metres AOD on a relatively flat area adjacent and to the north of the existing A428.
Winter There are broad, panoramic views across a relatively flat agricultural landscape in the foreground, with footpath FP59/1 extending into the centre of the view. In the middle-distance, the land rises slightly to a wooded horizon. Within the view, groups of woodland, field boundary trees and large plantations, filter and contain the view to the north and east. Gaps in this vegetation to the north and west allow glimpses of some more distant vegetation. Toseland Road is visible to the west of the PRoW. Pylons and the wind turbines at Graveley are prominent in the background against the sky. Lighting at night is limited to occasional vehicles on Toseland Road.
Summer The composition of the view is largely similar to winter, due to the openness of the view. Viewpoint 45: View from bridleway 278/3 south of Yelling This viewpoint is representative of people using bridleway 278/3 looking southeast. The viewpoint is situated at around 59 metres AOD in a gently rolling landscape.
Winter This broad view across the rolling landscape south of Yelling, near Fairview Farm looks towards the route of the Scheme. A large field of rough pasture defines the foreground, extending into the middle distance, where it descends into a small valley. Mature vegetation lines a watercourse at the base of the valley, filtering views, with the land rising beyond to a densely wooded skyline. This woodland screens views to the west. The PRoW passes south through the field and along the eastern boundary of the field. To the south along the horizon the steeple of St. Pandionia and St. John the Baptist at Eltisley can be seen above vegetation and forms a landmark on the skyline. Street lighting on the existing A428 and in Eltisley lies in the background to the south. The intervening landscape is dark.
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Summer In summer, vegetation in the middle ground further limits the extent of views south towards Eltisley. Viewpoint 46: View south of Broadview along St Ives Road (B1040) connecting Eltisley with St Ives This viewpoint is representative of people travelling south along St Ives Road towards the junction with the existing A428. The surrounding landscape is relatively flat and lies about 64 metres AOD.
Winter This panoramic view demonstrates the flat topography of the area and the absence of boundary features, allowing open views across the landscape. St Ives Road (B1040) crosses the foreground passing north to south through the view. South of the viewpoint pylons line the road with mature hedgerows behind, with traffic noticeable in the distance on the existing A428 east of Eltisley. The agricultural field extends into the distance where it meets existing vegetation along the horizon. A large deciduous woodland block follows the northern edge of the agricultural field extending into the far distance, screening views north. The woodland connects to other existing vegetation extending across the horizon with a mixture of woodland blocks, hedgerows and occasional individual trees. Large agricultural buildings are visible on the skyline to the east above this vegetation. At night, lighting associated with the existing A428 at Eltisley and further east at the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout is prominent in the background. The intervening landscape is generally dark, with the exception of occasional agricultural buildings and isolated properties.
Summer In summer the composition of the view remains open and similar to that in winter. Viewpoint 47: View from Bridleway 74/6 from Eltisley northeast of the existing A428 looking north The view is representative of users of bridleway 74/6 travelling from Eltisley to Yelling. The viewpoint is situated at around 63 metres AOD in a gently rolling landscape.
Winter This broad view looks across flat agricultural fields between Eltisley and Yelling. The bridleway leads north into the with a series of extensive woodland blocks on the horizon which filter and screen views beyond, forming distinct features along the horizon. Human influences are limited to glimpses of the tops of tall wind turbines at Gravely in the background against the sky and low voltage power lines. At night the landscape is dark.
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Summer In summer the composition of the view remains similar to winter, with longer distance views further screened by deciduous vegetation in leaf. Viewpoint 48: View northeast towards Caxton from PRoW FP74/1 leading from Eltisley The view is representative of users of PRoW FP74/1 traveling between Eltisley to Caxton. The viewpoint also represents views from the rear of properties on the eastern edge of Eltisley. The viewpoint is situated on undulating land at approximately 64 metres AOD.
Winter The extent of views at this point is limited by the landform which rises up to the north towards the existing A428. The view is dominated by arable fields on the south facing slope extending from the foreground to the ridgeline in the distance. In the distant background, the roofs of large agricultural barns at North East Farm are visible, although heavily filtered by intervening vegetation. To the east, large buildings on the western side of Cambourne are visible in the far distance. The existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout is located to the east of the block of woodland in the middle ground at the centre of the view, screened by intervening vegetation. Night time lighting influences are limited to distant views of street lighting associated with the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout and agricultural buildings on the skyline.
Summer In summer the composition of the view remains open, similar to that in winter. Views towards the existing A428 and the route of the Scheme are further screened by deciduous vegetation in leaf. Viewpoint 49: View north towards Caxton Gibbet from PRoW FP44/20, west of Ermine Street (A1198) The view is representative of users of PRoW 44/20 connecting with the wider network of public rights of way linking Camborne with Eltisley. The viewpoint is from a flat, elevated area at approximately 58 metres AOD.
Winter The view looks north west towards the existing A428 between Eltisley and the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout. Arable fields extend from the foreground to the background of the view, terminating at a wooded skyline. There is little in the way of intervening vegetation, resulting in panoramic views. In the background existing vegetation heavily filters views of the traffic traveling along the existing A428, the A1198 Ermine Street and the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout and buildings associated the services. Lighting columns at the junction between A1198 and Ermine Street are just perceptible over the tops of existing boundary in the distance.
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At night lighting is limited to distant views of the junctions on the existing A428 and development in Eltisley. The intervening landscape is dark.
Summer In summer the composition of the view remains open, similar to that in winter. Views of the tops of high sided vehicles on the existing A428 and the buildings associated the services are further reduced. Viewpoint 50: View west from Sheepfold Lane on the western edge of Cambourne and PRoW 279/2 The view is representative of users of PRoW 279/2 and users of Sheepfold Lane, which leads to Cambourne Village College. The viewpoint is located on a relatively flat area of the landscape at approximately 68 metres AOD.
Winter This open view looks west towards the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout. It comprises a large field which extends into the background, which is currently being stripped to facilitate a new urban extension to Cambourne. Cambourne Village College is prominent to the south. In the distance to the west, vehicles can be seen travelling along the existing A428. Road signage and pylons around the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout are barely perceptible in the distance along the horizon. Lighting associated with the village college and other development on the western edge of Cambourne illuminates the view to the south. The view west towards the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout is darker, with street lighting in the background.
Summer In summer the composition of the view remains open, similar to that in winter. Viewpoint 51: View west toward the Caxton Gibbet roundabout from PRoW 73/17 The view is representative of recreational users of PRoW 73/17, residents and users of the road leading north to Elsworth. The viewpoint is located at approximately 67 metres AOD on relatively flat land.
Winter A large arable field extends from the foreground into the distance of this open view. The existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout, signage and lighting columns associated with it are just perceptible in the background from this point along the PRoW, over the tops of existing vegetation. Boundary vegetation to the existing A428 stretches into the distance to the south and prevents views of the road, with the exception of the tops of high sided vehicles. The vegetation meets existing field boundary vegetation and woodland groups along the horizon, where pylons are also visible.
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The landscape is dark, but lighting around the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout is evident in the background.
Summer In summer the composition of the view remains open, similar to winter. This is due to the open landscape and absence of intervening vegetation. Viewpoint 52: View south from the edge of Papworth Everard This viewpoint is representative of residents of Summers Hill Drive on the southern edge of Papworth Everard. The view looks south across the undulating landscape with the viewpoint located at approximately 56 metres AOD.
Winter The open expansive panoramic view looks across the gently rolling landscape south of Papworth Everard. A field of pasture fills the foreground extending to the east and west. Beyond the agricultural field the land drops away towards the A1198, which is defined by mature vegetation which filters views of vehicles passing along it. The land beyond the road rises up with large-scale agricultural fields visible on the skyline in the distance. Pylons cross the view and are prominent against the sky with tops of lighting columns at the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout and traffic on the existing A428 visible over the tops of the adjacent woodland in the distance to the south. To the south west, the steeple of St. Pandionia and St. John the Baptist at Eltisley can be seen in the distance. At night lighting is generally limited to the background where the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout and agricultural buildings contribute to skyglow.
Summer In summer traffic along the A1198 and the existing A428 in the distant background is filtered by deciduous vegetation in leaf. Viewpoint 53: View south from PRoW FP73/3 east of Papworth Everard towards the Caxton Gibbet roundabout The view is representative of users of PRoW FP73/3 traveling east towards Elsworth from Papworth Everard. The view is across an undulating landscape from an elevated point at approximately 54 metres AOD.
Winter This panoramic view looks south across a rolling landscape containing a series of agricultural fields from the foreground through to the background. The field in the foreground descends into a valley, rising up again beyond. Hedgerows with mature trees form the boundaries of the fields beyond, reducing the visibility of the existing A428, which is barely perceptible on the distant horizon. Several large warehouses within the industrial area on the southern edge of Papworth Everard are prominent on skyline to the west in the background along with pylons also stretching across the view.
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At night, lighting associated with the industrial buildings is conspicuous to the west and skyglow from Papworth Everard is evident in the background. The landscape to the south is dark.
Summer In summer intervening vegetation in leaf further reduces visibility of the existing A428 and the Caxton Gibbet from this viewpoint.
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1.3 Visual effects schedule: residential receptors
Ref. Location / address Existing view (winter) Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R1 1 - 11 Bedford Road, MK44 3DX Views of the existing Black Cat Construction The removal of the existing vegetation adjacent to the A421 to allow the widening of the carriageway Moderate Moderate ROXTON roundabout are screened by (winter) would require large machinery and major earthworks and would be visible to the west. Views of the adverse
intervening vegetation to the east. construction of the Roxton Road bridge would be screened or heavily filtered by intervening vegetation. (significant) Existing lighting on Bedford Road Lighting of the works and headlights of traffic traveling along the A421 exposed due to the removal of creates some light glare in the roadside vegetation would disrupt views at night to the west. foreground of the view with some sky No of properties 6 glow from the lighting along the A421 Year 1 Acoustic bunds would extend further south and would therefore be more prominent than the existing Minor Slight looking northeast. bund in views to the west. Roxton Road bridge would be screened by intervening vegetation. At night adverse Representative viewpoint VP1 (winter) views would be similar to the baseline. number Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km nearest point Value Community Year 15 The tree and shrub planting on the acoustic bunds along the westbound carriageway of the A421 would Negligible Neutral (summer) have established and would be well-integrated into the landscape. At night views would be similar to the Susceptibility Medium baseline. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R2 2, 10 -20 (even nos.), 28 - 34 (even nos.) - There are oblique views towards the Construction Earthworks operations to extend acoustic bunds south along the A421 would be partially visible to the Minor Slight Bedford Road, MK44 3DX existing A421 in false cutting, partially west from rear elevations. The tops of cranes and tall construction plant would be visible in the distant adverse
screened by hedgerows along background to the north and east over the tops of intervening properties and trees. 10 -34 (even nos.) - Park Road, MK44 3ER Bedford Road and garden vegetation. ROXTON Views from the rear of properties are No of properties 24 screened by intervening mature Year 1 Views of traffic on the A421 would be partially visible to the west where vegetation removed to extend Minor Slight vegetation and the properties to the acoustic bunds would not have matured. adverse Representative viewpoint VP2, VP4 number east along the High Street. Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km nearest point Value Community Year 15 Planting to the north and west would have established and would be in leaf and would appear similar to Negligible Neutral the baseline. Changes to the view would be barely perceptible in the background beyond intervening Susceptibility High vegetation. Sensitivity of visual High receptor
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Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R3 51, 53, Bedford Road, MK44 3DX Views from the rear of properties Construction Views west of construction activities associated with the extension of acoustic bunds south along the Minor Slight ROXTON west are screened or heavily filtered A421 from the rear of properties would be heavily filtered by dense existing trees and vegetation and adverse
by existing hedgerows and sparse neighbouring properties. vegetation towards the existing A421. No of properties 2 Views to the front of the property are Year 1 Views west of the new bunds along the existing A421 from the rear of properties would be heavily filtered Minor Slight Representative viewpoint heavily filtered by existing vegetation by dense existing trees and vegetation and neighbouring properties. adverse VP1 number and partly screened by a close board Approx. distance (km) – fence along the boundary. 0.2km nearest point Value Community Year 15 Existing vegetation and new planting in leaf such that changes would be screened or barely perceptible. Negligible Neutral Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R4 College Farm, High Street, MK44 3EA Oblique views from the side elevation Construction Construction activity related to the A421 and A1 would be heavily filtered or screened by intervening Minor Slight ROXTON of properties are heavily filtered by buildings and vegetation in gardens and on field boundaries. adverse
garden vegetation, across fields intersected by hedgerows towards No of properties 1 Year 1 Changes to the A421 and A1 would be barely perceptible due to intervening buildings and vegetation in Negligible Slight traffic on the existing A421. A number gardens and on field boundaries. adverse Representative viewpoint VP1, VP2 of large buildings screen views to the number rear of the property looking east Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km towards the A1. nearest point Value Community Year 15 Changes to the A421 and A1 would be barely perceptible due to intervening buildings and vegetation in Negligible Neutral gardens and on field boundaries, which would be in leaf. Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
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Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R5 15 - 39 (even nos.) - School Lane, MK44 These properties are enclosed by Construction The flat landform and the close proximity of the Scheme mean that the works would be a prominent Major Large 3DR, ROXTON mature trees and views are screened feature of the view. From the rear of properties there would be views towards the construction of the adverse
by garden vegetation and fences from Black Cat junction and the Roxton Road bridge where extensive activity would be visible throughout the (significant) the ground floor. Views from upper construction period. Plant used to excavate the A1 (ground -1) and construct the elevated sections of the storeys to the rear are partially filtered new dual carriageway across the Black Cat junction, the construction of the combined Kelpie Marina by garden vegetation or gently access road and earthworks to create the on ramps and off ramps to the Black Cat junction would be undulating fields, with the existing A1 visible across the background. Tall batching siloes, material storage, offices and plant within the visible in the background. construction compound on the eastern side of the Black Cat junction would be prominent. At night, lighting extends across the At night attention would be drawn to the works related to temporary construction lighting at the Black Cat background associated with the junction. These views would be partially filtered through existing vegetation and in the context of existing existing Black Cat roundabout and lighting along the A1. the A1 to Kelpie Marina. The landscape beyond is notably darker. No of properties 13 Year 1 The foreground and middle ground would remain open but the background of the view to the north-east Major Large Representative viewpoint would be transformed. Traffic on the existing A1 would remain visible until it descends into the A1 adverse VP2, VP4 number (ground -1), where it would be screened. Traffic would be visible on the approach to and circulating (significant) Approx. distance (km) – around the Black Cat junction. Traffic queuing at peak periods would be reduced as the new alignment 0.3km nearest point allows traffic to pass north south across the junction uninhibited. The embankments and new elevated section of the new dual carriageway across the Black Cat junction would form a new and dominant element on the skyline, with traffic, lighting columns and signage being particularly prominent. The combined Kelpie Marina access road would be visible in the middle distance and central to views from the rear of properties. Lighting of the Black Cat junction would extend further east across the background of views from the rear of upper storeys, partially filtered by garden vegetation. Distant oblique views of headlights from traffic passing over the River Great Ouse would be visible in the background extending into the distance. Value Community Year 15 Planting along the western boundary of the A1 and on the embankments to the Combined Kelpie Marina Moderate Moderate Susceptibility access road would have established to heavily filter views of the Scheme. Planting along the southern adverse Medium part of the Black Cat junction would combine with the existing vegetation around Roxton Garden centre to (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium reduce the visibility of the Scheme. Lighting columns, signage and traffic on the Scheme would remain receptor perceptible above vegetation in places. Night time lighting effects will be similar to year 1 but further filtered by deciduous garden vegetation in leaf.
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Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R6 1A, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15A, 17, 19, 21, 21A, Open views from the rear of Construction Construction activities would be visible across the view. There would be glimpsed of the construction of Major Large 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 33A - High Street, properties across fields, towards the the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction, changes to the road network, signage, lighting columns adverse
Roxton, MK44 3EA existing A1 with sparse intervening and associated earthworks. Excavation of a borrow pit and the construction of the new Roxton Road (significant) Pear Tree Farm, The Old Stables - High vegetation providing screening. Views bridge would be visible directly south of this receptor. Street, MK44 3EA of the existing Black Cat roundabout Construction compounds, construction vehicles, traffic on the A1 and temporary lighting to illuminate the are substantially screened by Roxton works would extend across the background, in the context of existing lighting around the existing Black Garden Centre. Traffic along the A1 Cat roundabout. is visible from the rear of properties, No of properties 21 most notably during busy periods Year 1 The elevated section of the Scheme across the Black Cat junction and the realignment of the A1 would Moderate Moderate where traffic is stationery and be prominent in the background of the view. Traffic traveling over the new Roxton Road bridge would be adverse Representative viewpoint VP2, VP4 number queuing. Existing signage, lighting visible in the centre in the middle distance although heavily filtered by existing vegetation. (significant) columns and road infrastructure are Lighting of the Black Cat junction would extend further east across the background of views from the rear Approx. distance (km) – 0.5km visible on the skyline. nearest point of upper storeys, partially filtered by garden vegetation. Distant oblique views of headlights from traffic passing over the River Great Ouse would be visible in the background extending into the distance. Night time views looking northeast Value Community are drawn to the existing lighting, Year 15 Planting to the north would have established and would be in leaf, softening the appearance of structures Moderate Moderate signage and traffic on the existing in the view. Parts of the Scheme including lighting columns, signage, the elevated sections of the Black adverse Susceptibility Medium Black Cat roundabout and south Cat junction and the new alignment of the road network would remain perceptible. (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium along the A1 creating light spill and Night time views of the Black Cat junction and the A1 would be further reduced with deciduous receptor forming a dominate light source intervening vegetation reducing the visibility. central to the view.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R7 Kelpie Marina, Great North Road, Roxton, Open views of east and west of the Construction Construction activity would be prominent in views to the north, east and west, with temporary traffic Major Large Bedford, MK44 3DS existing A1 split carriageways with management also visible in views to the south. Construction of the Combined Kelpie Marina access road adverse
street furniture including safety would be visible in close proximity to the west with a construction compound located north of School Lane (significant) barriers, bollards, street lighting and opposite the marina. Construction activity would require the removal of existing vegetation, including overhead wires cluttering the view. trees which would open up views of the existing A1 including traffic, lighting columns and signage. The A1 passes north on the western Extensive construction activity would be visible across the background of views to the north, including the side of the marina and south along construction of the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction, the excavation of the cutting to form the the eastern, with existing highways A1 (ground -1) and the River Great Ouse viaduct and associated embankments. infrastructure dominating the Lighting associated with construction traffic and traffic management will be a dominant feature within foreground. Existing mature views north at night. vegetation on both sides of the A1 frames views of the existing Black No of properties N/A Year 1 The foreground of views to the west and north of the Marina would be transformed the presence of the Major Large Cat roundabout, which is just visible new elevated section of the new dual carriageway across the Black Cat junction, which would partially adverse Representative viewpoint VP3 in the background. number screen views beyond towards the Black Cat junction and existing Roxton Garden Centre. Views north (significant) and east would remain more open but the new River Great Ouse viaduct and traffic on it would be Approx. distance (km) – Lighting associated with the A1 0km prominent across the middle ground. nearest point extends from the foreground into the Value background at night, illuminating the Limited view north towards the existing Black Year 15 Proposed planting would have established to soften views of infrastructure. However, the close proximity Moderate Moderate of the Combined Kelpie Marina access road and the addition of further views of traffic and infrastructure adverse Susceptibility Medium Cat roundabout. In the background the landscape to the east associated to the east would still represent a noticeable change to the view. (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor with Alington Hill provides a darker backdrop to the view.
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Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R8 Greenacres, Great North Road, Roxton, The receptor is located close to the Construction There would be extensive construction activity surrounding the property in close proximity for the duration Major Large MK44 3DS raised southbound carriageway of the of the construction period. There would be views immediately west of the realignment of the A1 into a adverse
A1, with the property located towards cutting. The construction of the new A1 southbound off slip would necessitate the removal of some (significant) the rear of the plot amongst dense vegetation from the private front garden, opening up views of the construction of the north bound off slip garden vegetation. Views south are and the Kelpie Marina access road and bridge beyond. There would be views north of the construction of screened by a belt of tall, evergreen the new, elevated Black Cat junction in the middle ground, including cranes and other tall plant. To the trees. There are filtered views of west there would be views through garden vegetation of the reprofiling of land for flood mitigation. surrounding fields to the west. Bunds No of properties 1 associated with the adjacent quarry Year 1 The Scheme would be visible across the view to the west, with the realigned A1 prominent in the Large Large partially screen views of the existing foreground with the Kelpie Marina access road in the middle ground beyond. The Black Cat junction adverse Representative viewpoint VP3 number Black Cat roundabout to the north, would dominate the view on the skyline to the north. Traffic would be apparent traveling along the route (significant) with the tops of lighting columns, east towards the River Great Ouse crossing. Lighting columns and road signage would increase from the Approx. distance (km) – 0km signage and high sided vehicles likely baseline. there would be a noticeable reduction in queuing traffic due to the free flow of traffic on the A1. nearest point to be visible. Value Limited Year 15 Proposed planting to the north of the property would have established to aid in screening views of the Moderate Moderate Lighting of the existing Black Cat elevated existing Black Cat junction. Woodland planting to the south of the property would further reduce adverse Susceptibility Medium roundabout and A1 in close proximity views of the A1. Planting to the west of the property would filter views across the A1, including of the (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium illuminates the foreground of views to Kelpie Marina access road. Given the proximity, it is likely that glimpses of traffic would remain. receptor the north and west. The landscape in views to the rear of the property are noticeably darker.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R9 18 - 23 - Spinney Road, MK44 3BW Views from the ground floor are Construction Views south towards the earthworks related to the excavation of borrow pits west of Roxton Road would Major Large Chawston limited by garden vegetation. Oblique dominate the view from the foreground to the middle ground. Views south east would include the adverse
views are obscured by large demolition of the existing Roxton Road bridge and construction of the replacement bridge and link road. (significant) glasshouses to the rear of the In the background of the view the bunds along the A421 would be removed making the A421 visible in properties. Glimpsed views across background of the view. gently undulating fields intersected by At night, temporary lighting to illuminate the works and compounds would be extensive across the middle sparse vegetation. Traffic on the ground and background. existing A421 is screened by the No of properties 6 bunds forming a false cutting. The Year 1 The borrow pits in the foreground to middle ground would have been restored. The Black Cat junction Moderate Moderate existing Black Cat roundabout and and the new Roxton Road link road and bridge would be visible in the middle distance of this oblique adverse Representative viewpoint VP5 number associated infrastructure is partially view, form the side and rear elevation of the properties. (significant) visible. Approx. distance (km) – 0.5km At night, lighting associated with the Black Cat junction would extend further east and headlights of nearest point At night, lighting associated with the vehicles crossing the junction would be elevated and more prominent on the skyline. Value A421 and the existing Black Cat Community roundabout extends across the Year 15 Mature trees and existing buildings would further reduce views during summer year 15. The elevated Minor Slight sections of the Black Cat junction and Roxton Road bridge would remain visible in the background, adverse Susceptibility Medium background. The intervening landscape is darker. partially screened by established planting Sensitivity of visual High receptor
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Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude of Significance no. scenario effect of effect
R10 17 and Berlo House Spinney Road, Oblique views from rear and side Construction Open, middle distance views south towards the earthworks related to the excavation of borrow pits Major Very Large MK44 3BW, elevations are filtered by west of Roxton Road and views south east of the demolition of the existing Roxton Road bridge and adverse
hedgerows along Roxton Road. construction of the replacement bridge and link road. In the background of the view the bunds along the (significant) Existing mature trees and large A421 would be removed making the A421 visible in the background of the view. agricultural buildings screen parts At night, temporary lighting to illuminate the works and compounds would be extensive across the of the Scheme. Lighting columns, middle ground and background. road signage and large-scale No of properties 2 pylons are detracting features Year 1 The borrow pits in the foreground to middle ground would have been restored. The Black Cat junction Moderate Moderate visible within the existing views and the new Roxton Road link road and bridge would be visible in the middle distance of this oblique adverse Representative VP6 viewpoint number cluster. view, form the side and rear elevation of the properties. (significant) Approx. distance (km) 0.4km At night, lighting associated with At night, lighting associated with the Black Cat junction would extend further east and headlights of – nearest point the A421 and the existing Black vehicles crossing the junction would be elevated and more prominent on the skyline. Value Cat roundabout extends across the Community background. The intervening Year 15 Mature trees and existing buildings would further reduce views during summer year 15. The elevated Minor Slight sections of the Black Cat junction and Roxton Road bridge would remain visible in the background, adverse Susceptibility Medium landscape is darker. partially screened by established planting, which would also reduce the effect of lighting at night. Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R11 7 - 10 Roxton Road, MK44 3BP This open view is of a flat agricultural Construction The construction of the new Roxton Road link bridge and the Black Cat junction, associated side roads, Major Very large Chawston field extending from the foreground signage, lighting and earthworks would be prominent in the foreground and middle ground in oblique adverse
into the middle ground with a large views from side elevations and from gardens. A construction compound which would include material (significant) sky above. Existing boundary stockpiles, offices and plant storage would be located west of Roxton Road in views to the east from rear vegetation, including hedgerows and elevations. trees, extend into the middle ground At night, temporary lighting to illuminate the works and compounds would be extensive across the middle along field boundaries. Existing ground and background. vegetation along the southern No of properties 4 boundary of the field heavily filters Year 1 The earthworks, structures and traffic associated with the new Roxton Road link road and bridge and the Major Large views of the petrol station on the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction beyond would be prominent, stretching from the foreground adverse Representative viewpoint VP6 number north western corner of the existing into the middle distance. (significant) Black Cat roundabout. Existing At night, lighting associated with the Black Cat junction would extend further east and headlights of Approx. distance (km) – 0.4km lighting columns, signage, safety nearest point vehicles crossing the junction would be elevated and more prominent on the skyline. barriers, Roxton Road bridge form Value Community detracting features in the view. Year 15 Planting, including on the embankments of the Roxton Road link and Black Cat junction would filter and Moderate Moderate screen views of structures and traffic and reduce the effect of lighting at night. The top of the new Black adverse Susceptibility High At night, lighting associated with the A421 and the existing Black Cat Cat junction would remain visible in the middle distance in oblique views on the skyline. (significant) Sensitivity of visual High receptor roundabout extends across the background. The intervening landscape is darker.
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Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R12 Chawston Manor, Roxton Road, MK44 3BL Views from the ground floor are Construction It may be possible to make out construction activity in the background to the south east, although this Negligible Slight Chawston limited by garden vegetation and a would be substantially screened and filtered by intervening vegetation in the foreground and middle adverse
narrow ridge of higher ground beyond ground. South Brook in the background. No of properties 1 Year 1 It may be possible to make out the elevated sections and traffic crossing the Black Cat junction in the Negligible Slight background to the south east, although this would be substantially screened and filtered by intervening adverse Representative viewpoint VP6 number vegetation in the foreground and middle ground. Approx. distance (km) – 0.8km nearest point Value Community Year 15 Views would be screened by intervening vegetation in leaf. No change Neutral Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R13 10 - 14 Blue Bell Cottages, Cherry Orchard - Views are screened by dense mature Construction Existing vegetation and landform would screen construction activities. No change Neutral Roxton Road, MK44 3BL, Chawston boundary vegetation, including
evergreen trees, small woodland No of properties 5 groups and tree belts along South Year 1 Existing vegetation and landform would screen the Scheme in operation. No effect Neutral Brook. Representative viewpoint N/A number Approx. distance (km) – 0.8km nearest point Value Community Year 15 Existing vegetation and landform would screen the Scheme in operation. No effect Neutral Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
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Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R14 Sunrise, College Farm, North View, The Views south from the rear of Construction Compounds and materials storage areas at the eastern end of the cluster would be in close proximity and Minor Moderate Oaks, Chawston Lodge, Box Cottage, properties on Chawston Lane are may be more apparent through gaps in vegetation. Existing vegetation cleared during construction would adverse
Spinney View Farm, Clare Cottage, Ash screened by trees and other mature also increase the visibility of construction of the new Roxton Road link in the foreground from the rear of (significant) House, Chalverstone House, Bridge Farm vegetation along South Brook. This properties. Construction activities in the background would be barely perceptible, substantially screened House, Windrush Cottage, The Old Foundry, vegetation heavily filters views of the by existing vegetation along South Brook. Holly Cottage, Laburnum Cottage, College industrial buildings and plant within At night, views of construction plant and to illuminate the works would be visible in the background in the Farmhouse, South Haven, Conifers, the Gleneden Plant Sales business to context of the existing A1. Brooklands, Calygates, Lilacs, Roxmead, Jon the south. The site of the proposed Jan - Chawston Lane, MK44 3BH, Chawston existing Black Cat roundabout lies beyond the Gleneden site. Traffic on No of properties 24 the busy A421/A1 is barely Year 1 Existing mature trees in leaf would heavily filter views of the elevated Black Cat junction in the Minor Slight perceptible in the background through background. Signage and lighting columns would be visible through the tops of the trees. Traffic along adverse Representative viewpoint VP7 number gaps in intervening vegetation. the new link road connecting to Chawston Lane would be visible along with new signage and lighting Pylons follow the route of Chawston columns. Roxton Road new bridge would also be partially visible in the background of the view, looking Approx. distance (km) – 0.3km Lane and pass over head. similar to the old bridge. nearest point At night, lighting along the existing A1 Lighting along the A1 would be similar to existing lighting in the background. is visible in the background, albeit Value Community Year 15 Existing vegetation and landform would screen the majority of the Scheme in operation. Glimpses of the Negligible Slight heavily filtered by intervening new Roxton Road link may be visible at the eastern end of the cluster, albeit substantially screened by adverse Susceptibility High vegetation. existing vegetation. Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R15 2, Field Cottage, Scuttle Cottage, Russet For some receptors within this cluster Construction Construction activity relating to the new Roxton Road link would be visible in close proximity above Major Large House - Nagshead Lane, MK44 3AN, existing views west and south existing vegetation along garden boundaries. Views towards the A1 would become more visible as the adverse
Wyboston towards the A1 are screened by existing vegetation along the western boundary is removed during the construction phase as part of site (significant) mature hedgerow and rows of trees. clearance. Some receptors within this cluster At night there will be additional lighting to illuminate the works visible in close proximity to the west have open views from the front of associated with the construction of the Roxton Road link. properties towards the A1, of the No of properties 4 existing lighting columns and signage Year 1 The new Roxton Road link would be visible to the west in the foreground of the view. Traffic, including Major Moderate with sparse front garden vegetation HGVs would be prominent in the view. There would be glimpsed views of the elevated Black Cat junction adverse Representative viewpoint V10 number increasing visibility. The existing and traffic the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction in the background to the south, filtered by (significant) Black Cat roundabout and the A1 are vegetation along South Brook. Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km barely discernible in the background nearest point Lighting at night would be similar to the baseline view. of the view. Value Limited Existing lighting in views to the east Year 15 The new Roxton Road link would be visible to the west in the foreground of the view. Proposed planting Moderate Moderate would have established, screening or filtering views of new infrastructure and traffic. Glimpsed views of adverse Susceptibility Medium include the existing A1 and light spill from surrounding properties. the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction in the background to the south, would be largely screened (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium by vegetation along South Brook. receptor
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Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R16 Ferndale, Wycombe House, Mandeville Dense vegetation along South Brook Construction Construction of the new Roxton Road link road would dominate the foreground of the view. Construction Major Large House - Chawston Lane, MK44 3BH directly south of the properties heavily of the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction would also be visible in the middle distance, made adverse
Wyboston filter views towards the existing Black slightly more visible by the loss of intervening vegetation along South Brook in the middle ground. The (significant) Cat roundabout. Traffic along the A1 demolition of the Shell garage, hotel and business on the eastern side of the A1 would be visible in the can be is visible over the top of a middle distance. hedgerow which follows the edge of Construction lighting would illuminate the middle ground directly to the south. Vegetation removal along the north bound carriageway. the western side of the A1 would also increase the impact of existing lighting in the background. At night, lighting along the A1 south No of properties 3 Year 1 There would be open views along the new Roxton Road link in the foreground, extending into the middle Major Large towards the existing Black Cat distance. The elevated sections of the Black Cat junction would be visible in the background, filtered by adverse Representative viewpoint V10 roundabout illuminate the background intervening vegetation. (significant) number and contribute some light spill across Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km the fields in the middle ground. Whilst the Roxton Road will not be lit, headlights of vehicles travelling north will be directed towards the nearest point front of the properties. Lighting associated with the Black Cat junction would also be more extensive in the background. Value Limited Year 15 Planting would have established to partially screen or filter views, reducing the magnitude of visual Moderate Moderate effects. Open views along the new Roxton Road link in the foreground would remain, extending into the adverse Susceptibility Medium middle distance. The elevated sections of the Black Cat junction would be visible in the background, (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium filtered by intervening vegetation. receptor Planting on the south side of Chawston Lane would assist in reducing the impact of lighting impact from vehicles travelling north along the Roxton Road link and lighting associated with the Black Cat junction in the background.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R17 8, 9 – Great North Road, MK44 3BD, Views west towards the A1 in close Construction Construction activities associated with the A1, including traffic management, the widening of the Major Large Chawston proximity are partially screened by carriageway and the construction of the A1 (ground -1) would be visible in close proximity, albeit partially adverse
existing mature trees. Views south screened by existing trees. The tops or cranes and other tall construction plant may be visible from the (significant) towards the existing Black Cat rear of properties towards the bridge over the River Great Ouse in the background. roundabout are screened by Lighting to illuminate the works would increase the impact of lighting on this receptor at night, including vegetation and agricultural buildings lighting associated with the construction compound to the south. adjacent to the property. No of properties 2 Year 1 During year 1 of operation views from the front and rear of properties would be similar to the baseline. Moderate Moderate Lighting along the A1 is prominent in Traffic would be free-flowing, reducing the current impact of queueing traffic on views. There may be adverse Representative viewpoint V8 existing views to the west and views from the rear of the properties of traffic traveling over the River Great Ouse viaduct in the (significant) number associated with the existing Black Cat background, screened or filtered by intervening vegetation. Approx. distance (km) – 0km roundabout to the south. nearest point Lighting along the A1 to the west, oblique south towards the Black Cat junction and east from rear elevations would extend the impact of lighting compared to baseline views. Value Limited Year 15 Views of the Scheme would be further filtered or screened by vegetation in leaf, including at night. Minor Slight adverse Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
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Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R18 House east of 10 Riverside Farm, Great Middle distance views south towards Construction Cranes and tall construction plant would be visible from the rear of properties towards the Black Cat Major Large North Road, Chawston, MK44 3BE the existing Black Cat roundabout are junction and the River Great Ouse viaduct. Immediately south of the receptor a borrow pit would also be adverse
possible through gaps in the visible in the foreground of the view, through gaps in the boundary vegetation. Parts of the equipment (significant) boundary vegetation, mainly at the used would be seen over the top of the hedgerow and between the boundary trees. entrance of the property. Views from Illumination of the works to the south and across the valley of the River Great Ouse to the east would the rear of the property to the east extend the influence of lighting. are across the Rover Great Ouse towards Alington Hill in the No of properties 1 Year 1 During year 1 of operation views from the front and rear of properties would include new road Major Large background. infrastructure, the Black Cat junction and the River Great Ouse viaduct. Views from the rear of properties adverse Representative viewpoint V8 would continue to contain high sided vehicles and other traffic traveling along the A1. this would now be (significant) number At night, views are affected by accompanied by traffic seen traveling over the River Great Ouse in the background of partially filtered skyglow from lighting associated with Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km views. nearest point the existing Black Cat roundabout to the south and A1 to the west. Lighting associated with the Black Cat junction would extend further east than the existing roundabout and would be visible in oblique views to the south. Vehicle headlights are also likely to be visible in the distance to the east where the route crosses the ECML across what is currently a dark landscape at night. Value Community Year 15 Visibility would largely remain similar to year one of operation. Proposed planting along the edge of the Moderate Moderate Scheme would be in leaf reducing the visibility of Scheme The viaduct and high sided vehicles travelling adverse Susceptibility High over the top of the Black Cat junction would be visible in the background of the view, through boundary (significant) Sensitivity of visual High vegetation. Night time lighting effects would be reduced by established planting and existing vegetation in
receptor leaf.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R19 1 - 7 - Great North Road, MK44 3BD Mature trees and roadside vegetation Construction There would be views from the fronts of properties of construction activity in close proximity to the Major Large Chawston limit views of the A1 from ground receptor. The activities related to the widening of the A1, the installation of road restraint barriers and adverse
floor. Views of traffic moving on the associated traffic management would be glimpsed through gaps in the boundary vegetation. Views of tall (significant) A1 would be more open from upper construction equipment seen over the tops of the existing boundary vegetation would also be possible. floors. The tops of existing lighting Illumination of the works at night would introduce additional temporary lighting to the west. columns, signage and the pedestrian bridge are detracting features No of properties 7 Year 1 Views would be similar to the baseline, limited to gaps in the vegetation. The tops of lighting columns Minor Slight affecting a small part of the view. would be visible over the boundary vegetation. adverse Representative viewpoint V11, VP8 number Lighting of the A1 to the west illuminates the middle ground at Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point night, limiting views further beyond.
Value Limited Year 15 Views would remain similar to those of year one. These views would be limited to gaps in the vegetation Negligible Slight which have further reduced due to vegetation being in leaf. adverse Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 40 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R20 2, Thatch Cottage, Little Thatch, Freora - Short distance views east across the Construction There would be close distance views of the removal of trees and other vegetation south of the property, Major Large Nagshead Lane, Wyboston, MK44 3AN busy A1, partially screened by a works to widen the A1 and install new safety barriers with temporary traffic management in close adverse
boundary wall and garden and proximity likely to be in place throughout the construction period. (Significant) roadside vegetation. Views are Illumination of the works at night would introduce additional temporary lighting to the east. characterised by the highway, road restraint barriers, signage and lighting No of properties 5 Year 1 The view east and south would more open than the existing view, with the A1, lighting columns and Moderate Moderate columns and traffic. In the signage visible in close proximity. adverse Representative viewpoint V11 background, the Wyboston Services (significant) number form dominant, detracting features. Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point Lighting of the A1 and the Wyboston services to the east illuminates the Value Limited middle ground at night, limiting views Year 15 The view east would remain largely open with vehicles, lighting columns and signage visible over the top Moderate Moderate further beyond. of safety barriers. Views south would be filtered by planting which will have established adjacent to the adverse Susceptibility Medium carriageway (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R21 1 Great North Road, MK44 3AJ Views east towards the A1 are Construction Construction activity would be visible in close proximity, including traffic management, works to widen the Major Large substantially screened by an existing carriageway. These elements would be seen over the top of the existing wall in the middle distance of the adverse Wyboston boundary wall. The tops of vehicles, view. (significant) signage, lighting columns and HGVs Illumination of the works at night would introduce additional temporary lighting to the east. are detracting elements in the view. Vegetation along the southern No of properties 1 Year 1 Traffic on the A1 would remain partially visible due to the close proximity of the receptor to the Scheme. Moderate Moderate boundary of the property screens Lighting columns, signage and high sided vehicles would be visible over the tops of the existing boundary adverse Representative viewpoint V11 views towards the existing Black Cat wall with the BP garage and Mac Donald's remaining partially visible in the background. (significant) number roundabout. Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point Lighting of the A1 and the Wyboston services to the east illuminates the Value Limited middle ground at night, limiting views Year 15 Views of the Scheme would be limited to the tops of vehicles, lighting columns and signage seen over the Moderate Moderate further beyond. top of the existing brick wall. The Wyboston services would remain visible in the background of the view. adverse Susceptibility Medium (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 41 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R22 Wait for The Wagon, Great North Road, Immediate views east across the A1 Construction Immediate views east would include construction traffic on the A1, traffic management and additional Moderate Moderate Wyboston, MK44 3AJ including the services opposite. road signage, safety barriers and improvements to the carriageway. adverse
Oblique views of the existing (significant) Illumination of the works at night would introduce additional temporary lighting to the east footbridge partially screened by mature vegetation in north-east No of properties Not determined Year 1 Traffic on the A1 would remain visible due to the close proximity of the receptor to the Scheme and the Minor Slight corner. openness of the view. Lighting columns, signage and high sided vehicles would be visible similar to the adverse Representative viewpoint VP11 baseline. (significant) number Lighting of the A1 to the east and the Wyboston services to the south east Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km nearest point illuminates the middle ground at night, limiting views further beyond. Value Limited Year 15 Views of the Scheme would be similar to the baseline. Minor Slight adverse Susceptibility Medium (significant Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R23 16 - 20 – Great North Road, MK44 3AA Views west of the A1 are screened at Construction Views would remain similar to the baseline. The existing vegetation would screen views such that Minor Slight ground level by fences and dense, tall construction activities would be barely perceptible. adverse Wyboston vegetation on property boundaries. Illumination of the works at night would introduce additional temporary lighting to the east There may be views of the top of the existing footbridge over the A1 from No of properties 4 Year 1 Views would remain similar to the baseline. The existing vegetation is retained and would screen views Minor Slight upper floors. Views east across fields such that the Scheme would barely perceptible. adverse Representative viewpoint VP11 are screened by garden vegetation, number buildings and hedgerows with intermittent trees marking field Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km nearest point boundaries.
Value Limited Lighting of the A1 to the west Year 15 Views would remain similar to the baseline. The existing vegetation would screen views such that the Negligible Slight Susceptibility illuminates the middle ground at Scheme would barely perceptible. adverse Medium night, limiting views further beyond Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 42 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude of effect Significance no. scenario of effect
R24 19 - 25 (odd nos.) - Great North Road, Views of the A1 from ground level Construction Construction activities associated with the A1 would largely be screened by existing fences and Moderate Moderate MK44 3AJ are screened by existing close- intervening vegetation. Views would include temporary traffic management and works to close off adverse
board fences around the property at access to the Lane in close proximity to the receptor. This would be seen in the context of the existing (significant) 1A, 1, - 4, Waddon Lodge - The Lane, the junction with the A1 and the traffic and infrastructure on the A1 at this location. Views west from the rear of properties would include MK44 3AP Lane. Properties at the southern construction of the Roxton Road link, partially screened by vegetation on property boundaries. Wyboston end of the cluster have more open Illumination of the works would extend the influence of lighting to the east associated with the A1 and views, screened in places by west associated with the construction of the Roxton Road link. roadside vegetation. Due to the close proximity of the A1 views east No of properties 10 Year 1 The foreground would comprise a new means of access to properties in the cluster. Existing fences Moderate Moderate include partial visibility of the would continue screen views of traffic on the A1 in close proximity to the receptor. Tops of high sided adverse Representative VP11 existing road infrastructure, the vehicles would remain along with the view of the footbridge crossing the A1. (significant) viewpoint number footbridge over the A1 and the traffic. Views west are across Night time lighting would be similar in extent to existing views, with the additional of headlights Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km nearest point surrounding properties and open associated with traffic on the Roxton Road link to the west. fields. Value Limited Year 15 Views would be similar to year 1 of operation, with some additional screening of the Roxton Road link Minor Slight Susceptibility Lighting of the A1 to the east and to the west due to deciduous vegetation being in leaf adverse Medium the Wyboston services to the south Sensitivity of visual Moderate east illuminates the middle ground receptor at night, limiting views further beyond.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R25 31- 53 (odd nos.), 53A, 55 - 69 (odd nos.) - Views west from predominantly first Construction There would be views of traffic management and oblique views south of works to stop up The Lane on Moderate Moderate Great North Road, MK44 3AB floor rear elevations above timber the opposite side of the A1. adverse
fences which line road of the A1. The (significant) Wyboston Illumination of the works would extend the influence of lighting to the east associated with the A1. road, often heavy traffic, street lighting and signage detract from the No of properties 21 Year 1 There would be oblique views to the south of the stopped-up junction of the A1 and The Lane on the Minor Slight quality of the view. Views from opposite side of the A1. Changes further south would be barely perceptible. adverse Representative viewpoint V11 ground level are substantially number screened. Approx. distance (km) – 0.3km nearest point Existing views at night include light along the A1 in close proximity to the Value Limited west. Year 15 Views would remain largely as reported at year 1 with some additional screening from existing vegetation Minor Slight in private gardens, which would be in leaf. adverse Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 43 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R26 58, 64, 66, 68 – Great North Road, MK44 Open views west of the existing A1 Construction Construction activities visible would be limited to traffic management and the relocation of a bus stop in Minor Slight 3AB across the middle ground, including the middle ground. adverse
often heavy traffic, road restraint Wyboston Illumination of the works would extend the influence of lighting to the east associated with the A1. barriers, street lighting, signage and pylons across the skyline in the No of properties 4 Year 1 On completion, the only feature of the Scheme visible would be a relocated bus stop in the middle ground Negligible Slight background. on the eastern side of the A1. Adverse Representative viewpoint N/A number Existing views at night include light along the A1 in close proximity to the Approx. distance (km) – 0.5km nearest point west.
Value Limited Year 15 Views would be as reported in year 1 of operation Negligible Slight Adverse Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R27 6 - 20 (even nos.) – The Lane, MK44 3AP Views from the front of properties are Construction There would be close distance views of the removal of trees and other vegetation along The Lane to Major Large screened or heavily filtered by tall facilitate the construction of the Roxton Road link. This would open up views further south across open adverse Wyboston vegetation along southern side of The fields to construction activities associated with the laying out of the new local access road. Views of works (Significant) Lane in the foreground. There are to the A1 would remain largely screened by existing intervening vegetation and buildings. oblique views of the A1 to the east Illumination of the works to the south related to the construction of the Roxton Road link would extend to limited to glimpse between buildings the influence of lighting further south and vegetation removal would open up views of lighting in the at the junction with the Lane. background associated with the A1. The Lane is lit at night, limiting the No of properties 8 Year 1 There would be open views along the new Roxton Road link and traffic on it in the foreground, extending Major Moderate perception of views further south. into the middle distance. There may also be oblique views to the east of the stopped-up junction of The adverse Representative viewpoint N/A number Lane with the A1. (significant) Views at night would be affected by the headlights of vehicles travelling north along the Roxton Road link Approx. distance (km) – 0.3km nearest point towards the receptor.
Value Limited Year 15 There would be open views along the new Roxton Road link and traffic on it in the foreground. Planting Moderate Moderate either side of this local access road would have established to screen longer views. There may also be adverse Susceptibility Medium oblique views to the east of the stopped-up junction of The Lane with the A1 (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 44 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R28 27, 31 - The Lane MK44 3AP Oblique views looking east are Construction There would be views to the south-east of the construction of the Roxton Road link, partially screened by Moderate Moderate screened by neighbouring houses intervening vegetation. This would include night time lighting to illuminate the works. Works to the A1 adverse Wyboston and intervening vegetation. There would be screened by intervening vegetation. (significant) may also be views south across fields
towards the footbridge over A1 from upper floors. Views of the existing No of properties 2 Year 1 There would be views to the south-east of Roxton Road link and traffic travelling on it, partially screened Moderate Moderate Black Cat roundabout are screened. by existing vegetation. The A1 would be screened by intervening vegetation. adverse Representative viewpoint VP10 (significant) number At night, street lighting along The At night there would be some additional lighting from the headlights of vehicles travelling north along the Lane illuminates the foreground to the Roxton Road link. Approx. distance (km) – 0.3km nearest point north, but views south are across open fields which are darker. Value Community Year 15 There would be views to the south-east of Roxton Road link and traffic travelling on it, partially screened Minor Slight by existing vegetation and proposed planting, which would have established. The A1 would be screened adverse Susceptibility High by intervening vegetation. Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R29 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 - Morris Walk, Views of the existing A1 are Construction Views of construction would be oblique and limited to the northern part of Morris Walk, where the Minor Slight Wyboston, MK44 3AU substantially screened by tall construction of the Roxton Road link would be apparent, filtered by intervening vegetation. adverse
vegetation around the southern and The Village Hall - Morris Walk, Wyboston, eastern boundaries of the plot. MK44 3AU Wyboston At night, lighting is visible in the background along the A1 and No of properties 7 Year 1 Views of construction would be oblique and limited to the northern part of Morris Walk, where the Roxton Minor Slight associated with the existing Black Cat Road link and traffic on it would be apparent, filtered by intervening vegetation. adverse Representative viewpoint VP9 roundabout to the south, filtered by number intervening vegetation. Approx. distance (km) – 0.5km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 Views of the Scheme in operation from upper storeys would be seen in the context of the existing A1. Negligible Slight adverse Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 45 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R30 The Bungalow, Great North Road, Wyboston, Views east and north are screened by Construction There may be views of traffic management and occasional night time lighting on the existing A428 in the Negligible Slight Bedford, MK44 3AL tree belts around properties and background, heavily filtered by existing buildings, landform and vegetation. adverse
along the River Great Ouse. Views west and south towards the A1 are No of properties 1 Year 1 The Scheme would be screened by intervening landform and vegetation. No change Neutral screened by buildings within the Representative viewpoint N/A Wyboston Lakes Centre. number Night time lighting associated with the Approx. distance (km) – 1.2km nearest point golf driving range and surrounding building illuminates the surrounding Value Community area at night. Year 15 The Scheme would be screened by intervening landform and vegetation. No effect Neutral Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R31 1-27, Fern Court, Eynesbury, PE19 2LN Views south towards the existing Construction Heavily filtered views of temporary traffic management and occasional temporary lighting in the middle Negligible Slight A428 elevated on an embankment ground, beyond the existing vegetation on the embankments of the existing A428. adverse 1-26 Delphinium Court, Eynesbury, Pe19 2Ll are partially screened by dense tree 126-134 (even nos.) and 67-81 (odd nos.) belts. Buttercup Avenue, Eynesbury, Pe19 2LD There are filtered views of traffic on 7,9,11, 15, Daffodil Close, Eynesbury, PE19 the existing A428 from upper floors. 2LJ The top of Little Barford Power 28-30, Crocus Close, Eynesbury, PE19 2LP Station, industrial buildings along Alington Road and large pylons are No of properties 65 Year 1 The Scheme would be screened by intervening landform and vegetation. No change Neutral detracting landscape features across Representative viewpoint N/A the background of the view. number Lighting associated with the existing Approx. distance (km) – 1.1km nearest point A428, industrial estates to the south and Little Barford Power Station are Value Limited conspicuous in night time views. Year 15 The Scheme would be screened by intervening landform and vegetation. No change Neutral Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 46 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R32 72 - 78 (even nos.) - Caernarvon Road, Views south towards the existing Construction It is unlikely that changes to the existing A428 as part of the de-trunking of the road to the south or Negligible Slight Eynesbury, PE19 2RN A428 are heavily screened by dense, construction activities to the east would be visible due to the existing earthworks and dense vegetation. adverse
mature roadside vegetation on a low 3 -21 (odd nos.), bund with tall pylons and tower 24 - 42 (even nos.) Knaresborough Court, cranes within a crane hire business Eynesbury, PE19 2SY visible above. Views east are screened by the well-vegetated 32- 48 (even nos.), 49 - 59, embankments of the ECML. 60 - 122 (even nos.) - Lindisfarne Close, Eynesbury, PE19 2UT Lighting associated with the existing 15 - 21(odd nos.) - Richmond Close, A428, industrial estates to the south Eynesbury, PE19 2SX and Little Barford Power Station are noticeable in night time views through No of properties 80 Year 1 It is unlikely that changes to the existing A428 to the south would be visible due to the existing earthworks No change Neutral roadside vegetation. and dense vegetation. Representative viewpoint N/A number Approx. distance (km) – 0.5km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 It is unlikely that changes to the existing A428 to the south would be visible due to the existing earthworks No change Neutral and dense vegetation. Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R33 1 - 8 The Cottages - Barford Road, Little The land rises up in gently in views to Construction Taller construction plant may be visible to the east from the rear of properties in the distant background, Negligible Slight Barford, PE19 6YD the east from the rear of properties beyond the ECML and pylons in the middle ground. Sky glow relating to the works may also be visible at adverse
across agricultural fields cross by night. The majority of construction activity would be screened by intervening landform and vegetation. pylons towards the ECML in the No of properties 8 middle ground of the view. Beyond Year 1 The Scheme would be screened by intervening landform and vegetation. No change Neutral the ECML the land rises further to Representative viewpoint VP12 number woodland blocks on the skyline which limit views beyond. Middle distance Approx. distance (km) – 1.1km views to the west are truncated by nearest point dense vegetation along the banks of Value the River Great Ouse, preventing Community views of further west of the A1. Year 15 The Scheme would be screened by intervening landform and vegetation. No change Neutral Susceptibility High Oblique views north of large pylons and Little Barford Power Station are Sensitivity of visual High detracting landscape features. receptor Night time in views in the immediate vicinity is limited, with intense lighting associated with Little Barford Power station visible in oblique views to the north.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 47 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R34 The Old Rectory, Barford Road, Little Set within large, private gardens with Construction Oblique views from the rear of the property of construction compounds and activities, including night time Minor Slight Barford, PE19 6YE views west screened by vegetation in lighting, associated with the ECML underbridge and the earthworks rising up Alington Hill in the adverse
the private garden and along Barford background would be heavily filtered by intervening vegetation on field boundaries. Road. Large-scale pylons in the No of properties 1 middle ground are a detracting Year 1 There would be oblique views, heavily filtered by intervening vegetation, from the rear of the property of Negligible Slight landscape feature. Views east from traffic and the route of the Scheme crossing the ECML on a bridge and embankments, rising up Alington adverse Representative viewpoint VP12 number the rear of the property face towards Hill in the background. Vehicle headlights may also be perceptible at night. Views from the front of the Alington Hill beyond the ECML and property would be unaffected. Approx. distance (km) – 0.9km are interrupted by mature vegetation nearest point in the private garden. Value Community Views across the landscape at night Year 15 Planting proposed on the embankments leading up to the ECML underbridge would have established to Negligible Slight screen the structure and the route such that only the tops of high sided vehicles are likely to be visible in adverse Susceptibility High time are predominantly dark with some skyglow to the north associated the background. Sensitivity of visual High receptor with St. Neots and the A1 to the south.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R35 Glebe Farm, Barford Road, Little Barford, Orientated west with views across Construction There would be views from the rear of the property of construction compounds and activities associated Moderate Moderate PE19 6YE Barford Road lined by a mature with the ECML underbridge and the earthworks rising up Alington Hill in the background. Views would be adverse
hedgerow in the foreground and fields oblique and interrupted by intervening vegetation. Views from the front of the property would be limited by (significant) of pasture in the middle ground with intervening landform and vegetation. occasional mature parkland trees Night time construction activity would be perceptible in the background where the works are illuminated, extending to dense woodland in the including compounds associated with the ECML underbridge. background defined by the River Great Ouse. Large-scale pylons in No of properties 1 Year 1 There would be oblique views, filtered by intervening vegetation, from the rear of the property of traffic Moderate Moderate the middle ground are a detracting and the route of the Scheme crossing the ECML on a bridge and embankments, rising up Alington Hill in adverse Representative viewpoint VP12 landscape feature. Views east from the background. Vehicle headlights would also be perceptible at night. Views from the front of the (significant) number the rear of the property face towards property would be unaffected. Alington Hill beyond the ECML and Approx. distance (km) – 0.4km nearest point are interrupted by mature vegetation in the private garden. Value Community Year 15 Planting proposed on the embankments leading up to the ECML underbridge would have established to Minor Slight At night, skyglow associated with St. screen the structure and the route such that only the tops of high sided vehicles are likely to be visible in adverse Susceptibility High Neots to the north and the A1 to the the background. Sensitivity of visual High south is perceptible on the skyline. receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 48 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R36 1 The Barns, 2 The Barns - Little Barford Views south west from this elevated Construction Extensive construction activity would be visible from the foreground to the background throughout the Major Very large Road, Little Barford, PE19 6YF position look across Barford Road in construction period from front and rear elevations. To the front of properties, the realignment of Barford adverse
the foreground with arable fields in Road would be prominent in the foreground, including operations to remove vegetation, strip and (significant) the middle ground dropping away stockpile soil and temporary traffic management. There would be open views, filtered by intervening towards the well-vegetated banks of vegetation in places, of the construction of the Black Cat junction, including the demolition of the existing the River Great Ouse. The existing Shell petrol station, hotel and industrial units. The construction of the River Great Ouse viaduct would be Black Cat roundabout and the tops of visible in the middle ground, including the construction compounds either side of the river. To the rear of high-sided vehicles are visible the properties, extensive earthworks operations would be visible to the south and east to form beyond the quarry and intervening embankment and cuttings and engineering operations to install structures and signage. This would vegetation, with the Shell petrol include the ECML underbridge and associated construction compounds. station, hotel and industrial units At night, temporary lighting to illuminate the works would be visible in close proximity to the south and prominent in the centre of the view. east in particular, across the valley of the River Great Ouse towards the Black Cat junction and west The tops of the rear of properties and towards the construction of the ECML underbridge. glasshouses along the south-bound carriageway of the A1 are visible in No of properties 2 Year 1 The realigned Barford Road would cross the foreground and would be located further from the front of the Major Large the background to the right of the properties than the existing road, rising up to the south to cross the new dual carriageway on a bridge adverse Representative viewpoint VP12 view. A wooded backdrop is visible and partly screening the River Great Ouse viaduct. The Black Cat junction and traffic crossing it would be (significant) number across the horizon in the far distance prominent on the skyline in the background in oblique views to the south-west. In views from the rear of with buildings emerging from the Approx. distance (km) – 0km properties the new dual carriageway would be visible on embankment to the south east, rising up and woods in places, including at Roxton nearest point crossing the ECML on a bridge and traversing Alington Hill in the background. to the to the south-west. Views south east from rear elevations are towards Lighting of the Black Cat junction would extend further east, closer to the receptor than the baseline. the ridge of higher ground formed by Vehicle headlights would be visible crossing the junction and the River Great Ouse viaduct and to the Alington Hill beyond the ECML. rear across currently dark fields and Alington Hill. Value Community Year 15 The establishment of proposed planting on the embankments of the realigned Barford Road, River Great Moderate Moderate At night, lighting associated with the Ouse viaduct and Black Cat junction would assist in integrating these features into the landscape and adverse Susceptibility High existing Black Cat roundabout and would break up views of traffic and infrastructure in the background. The impact on views to the rear of (significant) the A1 is prominent across the Sensitivity of visual properties would be reduced by hedgerows and trees on the boundaries of the proposed trees, although High background to the west. Lighting of receptor views of traffic on the low embankments between approximately Ch. 3000 and 3650 would remain. properties in Wyboston, Chawston and Roxton also contribute to Night time effects would be reduced by planting established on embankments, by vehicle headlights skyglow. would still be visible on more open sections.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 49 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R37 Rectory Farm, Little Barford Road, Little Views from ground floor are filtered Construction Extensive construction activity would be prominent across the view north in the middle ground, extending Major Very large Barford, PE19 6YF by vegetation surrounding the farm east into the background where construction of the bridge across the ECML and earthworks to form adverse
complex but extend across sparsely embankments and cutting through Alington Hill would be noticeable on higher ground. Views of (Significant) vegetated, flat fields to the east, rising construction activity to the west would be dominated by the earthworks and engineering associated with up to beyond the ECML to Alington the Barford Road bridge, with the construction of the River Great Ouse viaduct and Black Cat junction Hill. Views west are foreshortened by largely screened by intervening landform and vegetation along the river. landform and vegetation in the River At night, temporary lighting to illuminate the works would be visible in close proximity to the north and Great Ouse valley disrupting views west in particular, towards the construction of the ECML underbridge. There will also be oblique views of towards the existing A428 in the temporary lighting across the works associated with the Black Cat junction to the east. background. Little Barford Power Station to the north, the ECML to the No of properties 1 Year 1 The Scheme would be prominent across the middle ground in views to the north, crossing the view at Major Very large east and large-scale pylons in close grade, rising on embankments to the east on the approach to the ECML underbridge. Beyond the railway adverse Representative viewpoint VP12 proximity are detracting landscape line the route and traffic would be visible rising up Alington Hill into the background. Views west would be (Significant) number features. dominated by the realigned Barford Road on embankments and a bridge with the new dual carriageway Approx. distance (km) – 0.3km passing in a cutting beneath. These earthworks and structures would largely screen views of the River At night, lighting associated with the nearest point Great Ouse viaduct and Black Cut junction in the background to the west. existing Black Cat roundabout and the A1 is prominent across the Lighting of the Black Cat junction would extend further east, closer to the receptor than the baseline. background to the west. Lighting of Vehicle headlights would be visible in close proximity to the north and west as traffic crosses the ECML properties in Wyboston, Chawston underbridge and rises up Alington Hill to the west. and Roxton also contribute to Value Community Year 15 The Scheme would remain a notable element of views to the west, north and east. Planting on the Moderate Large skyglow. embankments of the road and bridges would partly screen and filter views of traffic on the Scheme in the adverse Susceptibility High middle ground and background. (significant) Sensitivity of visual High receptor Night time effects would be reduced by planting established on embankments, by vehicle headlights would still be visible on more open sections.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R38 The Old School, Great North Road, Views east through gaps in the Construction There would be views of works to install an advanced warning sign adjacent to the A1 in close proximity Moderate Moderate Tempsford, SG19 2AS existing vegetation along the including night time lighting, albeit heavily filtered by existing vegetation. adverse
boundary of the A1 allow glimpsed (significant) views towards the adjacent A1. Traffic traveling is visible, particularly No of properties 1 Year 1 The new advanced warning sign just to the north would be visible through existing vegetation and would Moderate Moderate high sided vehicles with Tempsford form an additional detracting feature against the background of Tempsford footbridge, particularly at adverse Representative viewpoint VP13 footbridge in the background. number night. (significant) At night, lighting associated with the Approx. distance (km) – 1.2km nearest point A1 illuminates the foreground of the view to the east. Views west towards Value Limited the River Great Ouse from the rear Year 15 Exiting vegetation in leaf would further limit views of the advanced warning sign. Minor Slight are noticeably darker. adverse Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 50 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R39 Home Farm, Station Road Tempsford The properties have open boundaries Construction The plant required to construct the embankments and excavate the cutting through Alington Hill and the Moderate Large north. Residents have views towards River Great Ouse viaduct would be visible. The construction of the new dual carriageway would visible adverse
the existing Black Cat roundabout across the background of the view. The construction compound east of the Black Cat junction would be (Significant) and A1. The main property is screened by intervening vegetation along the A1 and River Great Ouse. The construction activity would orientated north south such that rear be visible with vehicles on the existing A428 forming a noticeable feature in the background of the view. property views looking east are At night, temporary lighting would draw attention to the works across the background of views to the north partially screened by neighbouring and north west. agricultural buildings. Existing vegetation along the A1 heavily filters No of properties 1 Year 1 Traffic would be visible along the existing A1, before descending into the A1 (ground -1) which would Moderate Moderate views of the road and the existing screen it from view. Traffic would be visible on the off ramp leading to the from the north bound adverse Representative viewpoint VP14 Black Cat roundabout, becoming carriageway of the A1. Traffic queuing at peaks periods would be reduced as the new alignment allows (significant) number more open beyond the River Great traffic to pass north south across the junction uninhibited. The Black Cat junction and the cutting through Ouse viaduct. Approx. distance (km) – 0.8km Alington Hill would form dominant features in the wider panorama. Views of vehicles crossing the nearest point landscape would be possible, partially filtered by intervening vegetation. The bridge connecting Kelpie The night time baseline is influenced Marina to Bedford Road would also be visible. by lighting associated with the A1 in close proximity to the west, extending Lighting associated with the Black Cat junction would extend further east in views than the baseline. north to meet the Black Cat Vehicle headlights would also introduce additional lighting into darker areas of landscape in the east. roundabout in the background. Views Value Community Year 15 Planting would have established, reducing the visibility of the Scheme at the Black Cat junction and Minor Slight to the east are across open Alington Hill. Planting on the embankments of the bridge connecting Kelpie Marina to Bedford Road adverse Susceptibility High countryside towards Alington Hill, would further reduce views of the bridge and the Black Cat junction beyond. There would be glimpsed which is notably darker. Sensitivity of visual High views of traffic traveling along the Scheme, including over the Black Cat junction through gaps in receptor intervening vegetation in the background of the view.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 51 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R40 23 - 43 (odd nos.) and 55 - Station Road, The properties in the north of the Construction The plant required to construct the embankments and excavate the cutting through Alington Hill and the Moderate Large SG19 2AU, cluster are orientated north to south River Great Ouse viaduct would be visible in the background of the view. The construction compound adverse
with clear views towards the existing east of the Black Cat junction would be visible with tall machinery, batching siloes, stock piling of material, (Significant) 8 houses aligning Ivy Close, SG19 2AU Black Cat roundabout and Alington temporary lighting and offices also visible over the tops of intervening vegetation, interrupting the horizon. 2 houses aligning Bakers Lane SG19 2BJ Hill. The majority of properties are Vehicles on the existing A428 and A1 would be visible, in the distance, as they would remain in use orientated east to west such that during the construction phase. The construction activity would therefore form a noticeable feature in the Tempsford views westwards are screened by view. neighbouring houses and mature At night, temporary lighting would draw attention to the works across the background of views to the vegetation within gardens. Views north. eastwards across agricultural fields are filtered by sparse field boundary No of properties 22 Year 1 Traffic would be closer to the receptor forming a noticeable feature with the Black Cat junction and new Moderate Moderate vegetation. Existing vegetation along dual carriageway across Alington Hill forming dominant features in the background of the panoramic adverse Representative viewpoint VP14 the A1 heavily filters views of the road view. Partial views of vehicles crossing the landscape would be possible. The bridge connecting Kelpie (significant) number and the existing Black Cat Marina to Bedford Road would also be visible as it would be a new feature on the skyline in the roundabout, becoming more open Approx. distance (km) – 0.8km background. nearest point beyond the River Great Ouse viaduct. Lighting associated with the Black Cat junction would extend further east in views than the baseline. The night time baseline is influenced Vehicle headlights would also introduce additional lighting into darker areas of landscape in the east. by lighting associated with the A1 in Value Community Year 15 With the establishment of proposed planting in leaf, views towards the new dual carriageway across Minor Slight close proximity to the west, extending Alington Hill and the Black Cat junction would be softened. The proposed linear belt of trees and shrubs adverse Susceptibility High north to meet the Black Cat along the west bound carriageway, now matured, would improve the view and filter views of the traffic roundabout in the background. Views Sensitivity of visual and signage along the route. The combination of these features would therefore reduce the impact of the High to the east are across open receptor Scheme compared to year 1. countryside towards Alington Hill, which is notably darker.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R41 2 - 6 Bakers Lane, CG2 BJ Views of the Scheme would be Construction Construction activity would be visible across the background of the view. Plant excavating the cutting Moderate Large possible due to the open character of through Alington Hill, the River Great Ouse viaduct and the embankments between the two would be adverse Tempsford the gently undulating agricultural conspicuous in the view. Tall siloes for storing material would be located east of the Black Cat forming (Significant) fields north of the receptor. Gaps in distinct temporary elements on the skyline. the hedgerows allow brief views of At night, temporary lighting would draw attention to the works across the background of views to the Alington Hill to the northeast. Existing north. boundary vegetation at the rear of properties along the northern edge of No of properties 5 Year 1 The Scheme would be visible across the background of the view. Glimpsed views of vehicles crossing the Moderate Moderate Station Road heavily filter views landscape would be possible. Properties and existing boundary vegetation north of Station Road would adverse Representative viewpoint VP14 towards the existing Black Cat screen views further north east and northwest of the receptor. (significant) number roundabout. Lighting associated with the Black Cat junction would extend further east in views than the baseline. Approx. distance (km) – 0.8km nearest point The night time baseline is influenced Vehicle headlights would also introduce additional lighting into darker areas of landscape in the east. by lighting associated with the A1 to Value Community the west, extending north to meet the Year 15 At year 15 the linear belt of trees and shrubs on the south side of the route would have established and Minor Slight existing Black Cat roundabout in the matured, softening views of the Scheme. Vegetation would be in leaf meaning that visibility of the cutting adverse Susceptibility High background. Views to the east are through Alington Hill would be substantial reduced. Sensitivity of visual High across open countryside towards
receptor Alington Hill, which is notably darker.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 52 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R42 61- 95 (odd nos.) 87A - Station Road, SG19 A large agricultural field extends from Construction Construction activity would be visible across the background of the view. Views would be possible of the Moderate Large 2AX the foreground to the background of excavation of the cutting through Alington Hill, the construction of the River Great Ouse viaduct and adverse
the view. The A1 and the existing associated embankments and the realignment of Barford Road. (Significant) 97 - 121 (odd nos.) - Station Road, SG19 Black Cat roundabout are visible on 2AY At night, temporary lighting would draw attention to the works across the background of views to the the skyline, highlighted by tall north. Lambcourt Farm, Station Road, SG19 2AY streetlights, beyond a row of mature trees. Existing vegetation adjacent to 1- 3 the Close, SG19 2BL the A1 heavily filters views of the road Tempsford and the existing Black Cat roundabout and becomes more open No of properties 36 Year 1 The route of the Scheme and the traffic traveling along it would be closer to the receptor forming a Moderate Moderate beyond the bridge over the River noticeable feature in the middle distance and central to the view. Partial views of vehicles crossing the adverse Representative viewpoint VP14 Great Ouse. In the background landscape would be possible. The Scheme at the Black Cat junction and Alington Hill would form (significant) number beyond the tall trees, the tops of dominant features within the wider panorama. The Combined Kelpie Marina access road would also be boats within Kelpie Marina, vehicles Approx. distance (km) – 0.8km visible during winter to the west of the sewage works. nearest point on Barford Road and a sewage works with structures and earthworks are Lighting associated with the Black Cat junction would extend further east in views than the baseline. visible. Vehicle headlights would also introduce additional lighting into darker areas of landscape in the north and east. The night time baseline is influenced Value Community Year 15 Existing vegetation and established planting would aid the softening of views of the new and Alington Hill. Minor Slight by lighting associated with the A1 to Planting along the Combined Kelpie Marina access road would further reduce visibility of structures. The adverse Susceptibility High the west, extending north to meet the sections of the Scheme, at Alington Hill would remain perceptible in the background. existing Black Cat roundabout in the Sensitivity of visual High receptor background. Views to the east are across open countryside towards Alington Hill, which is notably darker.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 53 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R43 120, 120A, 122, 122A, 124, 124A,126, 130, Ground floor views are screened by Construction The tall plant used to construct the River Great Ouse viaduct, and Realigned Barford Road and bridge Minor Moderate 132 Station Road, SG19 2AY hedgerow along Station Road. Gaps would be barely perceptible in the background due to the setback position of these receptors from Station adverse
in the hedgerow allow brief views of a Road and limited to gaps between buildings and vegetation. (significant) Tempsford small part of Alington Hill to the Lighting of the works at night would be visible in places and contribute to skyglow. northeast. Views across gently undulating fields, intersected by No of properties 9 Year 1 Properties and existing boundary vegetation north of Station Road would screen views further northeast Minor Moderate hedgerows and sparse vegetation and northwest. Vehicles crossing the landscape would be visible the background through gaps between adverse Representative viewpoint VP15 and of the ECML from upper floors. buildings and vegetation. (significant) number The combination of the setback position of this receptor south of Vehicle headlights would be occasionally visible through gaps in intervening vegetation and buildings in Approx. distance (km) – 1km nearest point Station Road and the existing the background at night. boundary vegetation set behind Value Community properties along the northern edge of Year 15 The Scheme would be barely noticeable due to the setback position of these receptors from Station Negligible Slight Station Road screen views towards Road, the existing buildings, intervening vegetation, distance from the Scheme and new planting in leaf. adverse Susceptibility High the existing Black Cat roundabout. Glimpses of vehicles crossing the landscape in the distance in the background would remain. Sensitivity of visual High receptor The night time baseline is influenced by lighting along Station Road and to a lesser extent the headlights of vehicles in the distant background on Barford Road.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude of Significance no. scenario effect of effect
R44 139 - 159 (odd nos.), Station Road, Views are contained by mature Construction The construction of the Scheme would be visible in the background of the view. Views of the plant Moderate Large SG19 2AY vegetation within rear gardens. required to build the Scheme, including cranes and batching siloes would be visible across the adverse
Filtered views north-east across agricultural fields and over the tops of intervening vegetation. Construction and excavation activities at (Significant) Tempsford gently undulating, sparsely Alington Hill, Kelpie Marina and the River Great Ouse viaduct would be visible on the skyline. vegetated arable fields towards At night, temporary lighting would draw attention to the works across the background of views to the Alington Hill are possible. The north. ECML, tall pylons and the Little Barford Power Station form No of properties 11 Year 1 The position of these receptors north of Station Road means the Scheme would be visible in central Moderate Moderate detracting features within the parts of the view from the rear of properties. There would be glimpsed views of vehicles travelling along adverse Representative VP15 landscape. viewpoint number the Scheme in the background of the view, which is currently open agricultural fields and through the (significant) new cutting at Alington Hill. The night time baseline is Approx. distance (km) 0.9km – nearest point influenced by lighting associated Lighting associated with the Black Cat junction would extend further east in views than the baseline. with the A1 to the west, extending Vehicle headlights would also introduce additional lighting into darker areas of landscape in the north north to meet the existing Black Cat and east. roundabout in the background to Value Community Year 15 At year 15 the linear belt of trees and shrubs proposed on the southern side of the Scheme would be in Minor Slight the north west. Headlights of leaf and would have established and matured softening views of the Scheme. Parts of the Scheme adverse Susceptibility High vehicles are also apparent on would remain visible in the summer of year 15. Barford Road in the distance. Sensitivity of visual High receptor Views to the east are across open countryside towards Alington Hill, which is notably darker
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 54 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R45 146 - 160 Station Road, SG19 2AZ This receptor group lies south of Construction Intervening vegetation and landform would screen the earthworks and construction machinery north of Minor Moderate Station Road. The land rises slightly the receptor at ground level. The cranes, siloes to store material and other construction related works adverse Tempsford to the north and garden vegetation would be visible from upper floor windows in the background of the view. (significant) and hedgerows to fields boundaries Night time lighting of the works may be visible through gaps in boundary vegetation to the north. heavily filter views to the north at ground level. No of properties 8 Year 1 The position of these receptors on the south side of Station Road means the Scheme and traffic on it Minor Slight would be partially screened by intervening vegetation. Properties and existing boundary vegetation north adverse Representative viewpoint VP15 The night time baseline is relatively of Station Road screen views further north east of the River Great Ouse viaduct and Black Cat junction. number dark as this section of Station Road is not lit. Headlights of vehicles travelling along the Scheme may be visible through gaps in boundary vegetation to Approx. distance (km) – 1km nearest point the north at night.
Value Community Year 15 Woodland planting to the south of the Scheme on embankments and the cutting through Alington Hill Negligible Slight would heavily filter views of the Scheme. Traffic on the Scheme would be barely perceptible within the adverse Susceptibility High background after year 15. Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R46 Pleasant Cottage and Mossbury Manor, These properties are surrounded by Construction The construction of the new dual carriageway would be visible in place across the background of the view Moderate Large SG19 2AZ mature trees screening views from to the north and north west. Plant used to construct the embankments and bridges including that the adverse
ground level to the north east. Views River Great Ouse viaduct and the Combined Kelpie Marina access road and the associated earthworks (Significant) Tempsford from the rear and side elevations of would be perceptible in the distance. The excavation of the cutting through Alington Hill, northeast of the the properties look north and north receptor would be largely screened by garden vegetation. west towards the existing Black Cat At night, temporary lighting would draw attention to the works across the background of views to the roundabout and Kelpie Marina. north. The night time baseline is influenced No of properties 2 Year 1 Traffic would be visible on the Black Cat junction, beyond Combined Kelpie Marina access road, the Moderate Moderate by lighting associated with the A1 to River Great Ouse viaduct and the A428. Traffic queuing along this stretch at peaks periods would be adverse Representative viewpoint VP15 the west, extending north to meet the reduced as the new alignment allows traffic to pass north south across the junction uninhibited. Views of (significant) number existing Black Cat roundabout in the the River Great Ouse viaduct, and vehicles crossing the landscape in the background to the north west. background to the north west. Approx. distance (km) – 1km The route through Alington Hill would largely be screened by garden vegetation. nearest point Headlights of vehicles are also apparent on Barford Road in the Lighting associated with the Black Cat junction would extend further east in views than the baseline. distance. Vehicle headlights would also introduce additional lighting into darker areas of landscape in the north and east. Value Community Year 15 Woodland planting to the south of the Scheme on embankments and the cutting through Alington Hill Minor Slight would heavily filter views of the Scheme. Traffic on the Scheme would remain perceptible within the adverse Susceptibility High background after year 15. Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 55 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R47 242 - 254 (even nos.) Station Road, SG19 Properties are orientated east to Construction Existing vegetation around the property and in the intervening landscape would screen views of No change Neutral 2BA west. Views north from ground floor construction works and machinery to the north.
are screened by garden vegetation Tempsford Station, Station Road, SG19 2AY and the surrounding dense woodland. Tempsford There are heavily filtered views north across the ECML, which is directly No of properties 8 Year 1 The Scheme would be screened by existing vegetation around the property and in the intervening No change Neutral adjacent and arable fields. landscape. Representative viewpoint VP16 number Night time lighting is limited to occasional isolated properties and Approx. distance (km) – 1.3km nearest point passing trains.
Value Limited Year 15 Views would remain as described in year 1 of operation. No change Neutral Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R48 Station Farm, Station Road, Tempsford, Views are framed by mature Construction Construction of the ECML underbridge and associated embankments would be visible in the background Moderate Moderate SG19 2BP boundary vegetation in the in oblique views to the north west, partially screened by vegetation surrounding the property in the adverse
foreground. Large, open agricultural foreground. The construction of embankments and the cutting through Alington Hill would be visible in the (significant) fields are visible through gaps in the background to the north, above intervening vegetation in the middle ground. vegetation, extending into the middle At night, temporary lighting would draw attention to the works in the background to the north in an area of ground of the view. The overhead currently dark landscape. power lines of the ECML and embankments, are prominent against No of properties 1 Year 1 The ECML underbridge and embankments and traffic crossing the bridge and rising up across Alington Moderate Moderate the sky across the middle ground to Hill would be prominent in the background, albeit in the context of regular passing trains in the near adverse Representative viewpoint VP16, VP17 the west of the view. To the east, the distance to the west. The Scheme would limit views further north. (significant) number land rises up to Alington Hill in the background of the view. The existing Headlights of vehicles on the Scheme would intrude into the background of views to the north. Approx. distance (km) – 1km nearest point A428 is not visible within this view.
Value Community At night the landscape in views to the Year 15 Planting on the embankments of the road and bridges would substantially screen and filter views of traffic Minor Slight Susceptibility north is dark with few sources of on the Scheme in the background, blending in with the landscape patterns within the view to the north. adverse High artificial light. Exceptions include Sensitivity of visual High frequent passing trains in close receptor proximity to the west.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 56 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R49 Cold Arbour Farm, Cold Arbour Lane, The majority of views north towards Construction Views north and north-west towards the construction of the ECML underbridge and embankments, rising Minor Slight Tempsford, SG19 2BP Alington Hill are screened by garden up across Alington Hill would be substantially screened by intervening vegetation in the form of the hedge adverse
vegetation and a block of woodland on the property boundary and a large block of woodland a short distance to the north. There may be north of Cold Arbour Farm. Views distant views from upper floors west towards the construction of the new dual carriageway , Barford Road west across gently undulating fields bridge, the River Great Ouse viaduct and works at the Black Cat junction. Views would be interrupted by are screened at ground level by a tall intervening vegetation and the ECML in the middle distance. hedge. There are likely to be filtered Temporary lighting of construction activity would be perceptible in the distance to the west in views at views of the ECML and the existing night, albeit in the context of lighting of the A1 and existing Black Cat roundabout. Black Cat roundabout beyond in the background. Large-scale pylons No of properties 1 Year 1 Views of the Scheme to the north would largely be screened by intervening vegetation. There may be Minor Slight present in the view are detracting distant views of infrastructure and traffic on the Scheme to the north-west and west, where the route adverse Representative viewpoint VP16, VP17 landscape features. number would cross beneath the realigned Barford Road, the River Great Ouse crossing and Black Cat junction. At night headlights of vehicles would be visible in the distance to the west on the Scheme across the Approx. distance (km) – 1.2km nearest point valley of the River Great Ouse, but in the context of the lit sections of the A1. Value Community Year 15 Proposed planting would further limit the extent of views of infrastructure and traffic on the Scheme in the Negligible Slight background. adverse Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R50 Hill Farm, Station Road, Tempsford, SG19 The property is orientated north-east Construction Earthworks and construction of the carriageway and structures to the north would be screened by Sir Moderate Moderate 2BP to south-west, such that views north- Johns Wood in the middle ground. The construction of the ECML underbridge and associated adverse
east are screened by the large block embankment would be visible in oblique views to the west, partially screened by intervening vegetation. (significant) of Sir John's Wood. There are oblique Construction activity would be perceptible extending into the background of the view, including works to views west across open, sparsely realign Barford Road on an embankment and bridge, the construction of the River Great Ouse viaduct vegetated fields and filtered views of and Black Cat junction. the ECML in the background. Large- Temporary lighting of construction activity would be perceptible in the distance to the west in views at scale pylons present in the view are night, albeit in the context of lighting of the A1 and existing Black Cat roundabout. detracting landscape features. No of properties 1 Year 1 Views of the Scheme to the north would be screened by intervening the St. Johns Wood. There would be Moderate Moderate The landscape at night is generally views of infrastructure and traffic on the Scheme to the north-west and west, where the route would cross adverse Representative viewpoint N/A dark, with some lighting associated the ECML on a bridge and embankments in the middle ground and extending west beneath the realigned (significant) number with settlement and roads including Barford Road, across the River Great Ouse viaduct and in the far distance the Black Cat junction. the A421 and A1 in the distance to Approx. distance (km) – 0.7km nearest point the west. At night headlights of vehicles would be visible in the distance to the west on the Scheme across the valley of the River Great Ouse, but in the context of the lit sections of the A1. Value Community Year 15 The Scheme would remain a notable element in distant views to the west. Planting on the embankments Minor Slight of the road and bridges would substantially screen and filter views of traffic on the Scheme in the adverse Susceptibility High background. Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 57 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R51 Orchard House, Potton Road, Abbotsley, Oblique views west across undulating Construction Construction activities, including earthworks operations to form the cutting through Alington Hill, would be Major Large PE19 6XJ fields, mostly screened by garden visible in the middle ground to the west, partially screened by existing vegetation around the property and adverse
vegetation and intervening vegetation on intervening field boundaries. (significant) along field boundaries. Little Barford Temporary lighting of construction activities to the west would be visible through intervening vegetation. Power Station is evident to the west with tall cranes, ECML and scattered No of properties 1 Year 1 There would be views west across intervening fields of the tops of high sided vehicles within the cutting Major Large powerlines. Distant wooded hills form and beyond roadside bunds across the middle ground, partially screened or filtered by intervening adverse Representative viewpoint VP20 the skyline. number vegetation. (significant) Night time views to the west are The route in cutting and concealed by bunds would largely screen views of headlights of vehicles on the Approx. distance (km) – 0.4km nearest point across a dark landscape, but there Scheme to the west. are more intense sources of light Value Community associated with Little Barford Power Year 15 Proposed planting would have established transforming the middle ground. This, together with existing Moderate Moderate station and skyglow from St. Neots to deciduous vegetation in leaf would substantially screen views of traffic on the Scheme to the west. The adverse Susceptibility High the north. tops of high sided vehicles may remain visible. (significant) Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R52 Glen Eden, The Bramleys, Parkers Expansive, panoramic views to Construction Construction activities would be visible across the view west from the front of properties including Major Very large Farmhouse, The Bungalow, Eynesbury distant wooded higher ground from vegetation removal, soil stripping and earthworks and carriageway construction. Cranes would be seen adverse
Warehouse - Potton Road, Abbotsley, PE19 this ridge top location. Direct and over tops of existing vegetation to build the new B1046 bridge in oblique views to the north. (significant) 6XJ oblique views to the west and north- Temporary lighting of construction activities to the north and west would be visible in close proximity, west across open farmland and to the screened in part by intervening vegetation. existing A428 at a lower distant point to the northwest. Evergreen boundary No of properties 4 Year 1 The Scheme would be visible in close proximity through gaps between and above boundary vegetation. Major Very large vegetation provides screening to Traffic would be largely screened by acoustic bunds on the eastern side of the new dual carriageway, but adverse Representative viewpoint VP24 properties to the south side of cluster. this is also likely to curtail longer distance views west. (significant) number Little Barford Power Station, tower cranes and development within the The route in cutting and concealed by bunds would largely screen views of headlights of vehicles on the Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point St. Neots extend across the skyline to Scheme to the west. the west. Value Community Year 15 Proposed planting would have established to screen and soften views of infrastructure and passing traffic Moderate Moderate Night time views to the west are on the Scheme. However, this would still represent a noticeable change to the view. adverse Susceptibility High across a dark landscape, but there (significant) Sensitivity of visual High are more intense sources of light receptor associated with Little Barford Power station and skyglow from St. Neots to the north.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 58 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R53 Rectory Farm and Rectory Farm Cottage, The farmhouse is located within a Construction Construction activity would occur in close proximity to the south, east and north. existing vegetation and Major Large Potton Road, Abbotsley, PE19 6XJ farm complex in a dip in the agricultural buildings in the farm complex would screen much of the activity at ground level, although adverse landscape, with dense trees to the there would be more open views from upper storeys. Views would include the removal of vegetation, (significant) north and barns to the south and east earthworks, the construction of the new dual carriageway and cranes and other tall plant involved in the which substantially screen views. construction of the Potton Road bridge in the middle ground and background of views. Panoramic views north-west across Temporary lighting of construction activities to the north and east would be visible in close proximity, sparsely vegetated, undulating fields screened in part by intervening vegetation. The construction compound north of the existing A428 would with the ECML crossing the southern introduce further temporary lighting into the view to the north in the context of existing lighting on the edge of the settled edge of St Neots. edge of St. Neots. Little Barford Power Station, the adjacent industrial estate and crane No of properties 1 Year 1 Due to the close proximity of the Scheme it would be a dominant feature in the middle ground and Major Large compound are prominent on the background of views to the south. The tops of high sided vehicles north of Potton Road bridge would be adverse Representative viewpoint VP23, VP25 skyline visible. number visible in oblique views in the distance. (significant) At night looking east the nights sky is At night the headlights of passing vehicles would largely be screened to the south but would be more Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km nearest point dark. The night sky looking north and apparent across open countryside to the north-west towards the Cambridge Road junction, which would west is dominated by the sky glow introduce additional lighting in the background further east than the existing Cambridge Road associated with St Neots. Headlights roundabout. of vehicles on the existing A428 and Value Community Year 15 Proposed planting would have established and this, together with existing deciduous vegetation in leaf Moderate Moderate the B1046 and trains passing on the would filter or break up views of the Scheme. However, due to the close proximity and the undulating adverse Susceptibility High ECML also disrupt night time views. nature of the landscape, open, oblique views would remain to the north extending along the Scheme into (significant) Sensitivity of visual High the distance. receptor Views at night would be similar in extent to year 1 of operation.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R54 1 and 2 Rectory Farm Cottage, Potton Road, Panoramic view across sparsely Construction Extensive construction activities would be visible in close proximity and extending into the background of Major Large Abbotsley, PE19 6XJ vegetated undulating fields towards views from the south round to the east. This would include earthworks operations and cranes to build the adverse Cotton Wind Farm in the background bridge on Potton Road bridge and the main construction compound beyond the existing A428. (significant) to the north-east and the settled edge Temporary lighting of construction activities to the north and east would be visible in close proximity, of St Neots and the ECML in the screened in part by intervening vegetation. The construction compound north of the existing A428 would background to the north-west. Little introduce further temporary lighting into the view to the north in the context of existing lighting on the Barford Power Station, industrial edge of St. Neots. estates and the crane compound are also visible to the west. Traffic on the No of properties 2 Year 1 The realigned Potton Road and the Potton Road bridge would dominate the foreground of views to the Major Large existing A428 and B1046 are visible east with the new dual carriageway extending from the south to the north as far as the Cambridge Road adverse Representative viewpoint VP23, VP25 extending into the distance to the junction. (significant) number north. The B1046 and Potton Road pass either side, north and south At night the headlights of passing vehicles would largely be screened to the south but would be more Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point respectively of the receptor. apparent across open countryside to the north-west towards the Cambridge Road junction, which would introduce additional lighting in the background further east than the existing Cambridge Road At night looking east the nights sky is roundabout. dark. The night sky looking north and Value Community Year 15 Proposed planting would have established and this, together with existing deciduous vegetation in leaf Moderate Moderate west is dominated by the sky glow would filter or break up views of the Scheme. However, due to the close proximity and the undulating adverse Susceptibility High associated with St Neots. Headlights nature of the landscape, open, oblique views would remain to the north extending along the Scheme into (significant) of vehicles on the existing A428 and Sensitivity of visual High the distance as far as the new Cambridge Road junction. receptor the B1046 and trains passing on the ECML also disrupt night time views. Views at night would be similar in extent to year 1 of operation.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 59 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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R55 33 - 43 (odd nos.) - Rye Close, Eynesbury, Open views east through gaps in the Construction Views east across the ECML and Potton Road towards the main material storage and site compound Minor Slight PE19 2RG boundary vegetation across the area in the background, substantially screened by roadside vegetation. Views of works to de-trunk the adverse
ECML in the foreground with arable existing A428, including temporary traffic management may be perceptible to the south, with works to 43, 44, 45, 45A, 45B, 45C, 45D, 45E, 45F - fields and the B1046 Potton Road construct the Potton road bridge in the distant background. Philip Gardens, Eynesbury, PE19 2QJ beyond. A short section of the Eynesbury Temporary lighting associated with the construction compound to the south east will contribute to skyglow existing A428 is visible to the south in in the middle ground at night, but the works will largely be screened by intervening vegetation. the middle distance, largely screened or filtered by roadside vegetation. No of properties 15 Year 1 Distant views south towards the route of the Scheme marked by the new B1046 bridge in the Negligible Slight Large pylons, frequent passing trains background, barely perceptible beyond existing intervening vegetation. adverse Representative viewpoint N/A and overhead line equipment related number to the railway are detracting features Lighting associated with the Scheme would be barely perceptible in the background in night time views. within the view. Approx. distance (km) – 0.5km nearest point Street lighting in the immediate Value Community vicinity illuminates the foreground of Year 15 Deciduous vegetation in leaf would further limit the extent of views of the Scheme. Negligible Slight Susceptibility the view. More distant views to the adverse Medium east and south are across a relatively Sensitivity of visual Medium dark landscape with headlights of receptor traffic visible on the existing A428 and high intensity lighting at Eynesbury Plant hire being prominent in the background.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 60 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R56 2 - 16 (even nos.) - Potton Road, Eynesbury, Views east at ground level are Construction The main material storage and site compound area would be visible in the middle ground, beyond the Moderate Moderate PE19 2NP, Eynesbury curtailed by the tall brick parapets of railway bridge in the foreground and partially screened by existing vegetation alongside Potton Road adverse
the bridge across the ECML in the (B1046) from upper storeys. The construction of the Scheme may be visible in the distant background in (significant) foreground beyond Potton Road places beyond the row of pylons which stretch across the view. (B1046). There are far-reaching Temporary lighting associated with the construction compound to the south east will contribute to skyglow panoramic views across rolling in the middle ground at night, but the works will largely be screened by intervening vegetation. countryside from first floor front elevations. The existing A428 is just No of properties 8 Year 1 The route of the Scheme would be barely perceptible in the distant background and viewed in the context Negligible Slight visible in places where it crosses the of the existing A428. adverse Representative viewpoint N/A valleys of brooks. Tall pylons detract number from the view, crossing the skyline Lighting associated with the Scheme would be barely perceptible in the background in night time views. and the construction of the Approx. distance (km) – 0.5km nearest point Wintringham residential development is just visible in the background. Value Limited Year 15 The route of the Scheme would be further screened by deciduous vegetation in the middle ground in leaf Negligible Slight Susceptibility Street lighting in the immediate and would be barely perceptible in the distant background and viewed in the context of the existing A428. adverse Medium vicinity illuminates the foreground of Sensitivity of visual Medium the view. More distant views to the receptor east and south are across a relatively dark landscape with headlights of traffic visible on the existing A428 and high intensity lighting at Eynesbury Plant hire being prominent in the background.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 61 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R57 121 - 159 (odd nos.) - Howitts Gardens, Views east from front elevations are Construction The main material storage and site compound area would extend across the middle ground, beyond the Major Large Eynesbury, PE19 2NR, Eynesbury filtered by mature vegetation lining ECML in the foreground and partially screened by existing vegetation. The construction of the Scheme adverse
the ECML. Views from first floor may be visible in the distant background beyond the existing A428 and row of pylons in the view. (Significant) windows are panoramic above this Lighting of the construction compound at night would illuminate the middle ground of the view at night to vegetation across open farmland. The the south east in contrast with the relatively dark landscape in the existing view. infrastructure and passing trains related to the ECML in the foreground No of properties 20 Year 1 On completion, the main site compound would be removed and returned to agriculture. Glimpses of the Moderate Moderate and the existing A428 and lines of Scheme not screened by intervening topography would be visible to the south east in the background, Adverse Representative viewpoint N/A pylons in the background are beyond the existing A428 and row of pylons in the view. (significant) number detracting features within the view. Headlights of vehicles travelling along the Scheme would be visible in the background, beyond and in the Approx. distance (km) – 0.6km nearest point Street lighting along Howitt’s Gardens context of the existing A428. illuminates the foreground at night. Value Limited More distant views to the east and Year 15 Views of the Scheme in the background would be further screened by deciduous vegetation in leaf. Minor Slight Susceptibility south are across a relatively dark Views from first floor windows would remain more open. Adverse Medium landscape with headlights of traffic Sensitivity of visual Medium visible on the existing A428 and high receptor intensity lighting at Eynesbury Plant hire being prominent in the background.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R58 101 - 119 (odd nos.) - Howitts Gardens, Oblique views east from front Construction The main material storage and site compound area would extend across the middle ground, beyond the Moderate Moderate Eynesbury, PE19 2NR, Eynesbury elevations are filtered by mature ECML in the foreground and partially screened by existing vegetation. Views would be oblique from adverse
vegetation lining the ECML. Views properties and direct from outdoor areas. The construction of the Scheme may be visible in the distant (significant) from first floor windows are background beyond the existing A428 and row of pylons in the view. panoramic above this vegetation Lighting of the construction compound at night would illuminate the middle ground of oblique views south across open farmland. The at night to the south east in contrast with the relatively dark landscape in the existing view. infrastructure and passing trains related to the ECML in the foreground No of properties 10 Year 1 On completion, the main site compound would be removed and returned to agriculture. Parts of the Minor Slight and the existing A428 and lines of Scheme not screened by intervening topography would be visible to the south east in the background, Adverse Representative viewpoint N/A pylons in the background are beyond the existing A428 and row of pylons in the view. number detracting features within the view. Headlights of vehicles travelling along the Scheme would be visible in the background in oblique views to Approx. distance (km) – 0.7km nearest point Street lighting along Howitt’s Gardens the south, beyond and in the context of the existing A428. illuminates the foreground at night. Value Limited More distant, oblique views to the Year 15 Views of the Scheme in the background would be further screened by deciduous vegetation in leaf. Negligible Slight Susceptibility east and south are across a relatively Adverse Medium dark landscape with headlights of Sensitivity of visual Medium traffic visible on the existing A428 and receptor high intensity lighting at Eynesbury Plant hire being prominent in the background
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 62 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
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R59 43, 77- 89 (odd nos.) - Howitts Gardens, Views east from front elevations are Construction The main material storage and site compound area would extend across the middle ground, beyond the Moderate Moderate Eynesbury, PE19 2NS filtered by mature vegetation lining ECML in the foreground and partially screened by existing vegetation and landform. The construction of adverse
the ECML. Views from first floor the Scheme would be visible in the distant background beyond the existing A428 and row of pylons in the (significant) windows are panoramic above this view. vegetation across open farmland. In Lighting of the construction compound at night would illuminate the middle ground of the view at night to places where the ECML is at grade or the south east in contrast with the relatively dark landscape in the existing view. on slight embankment, views are more open from ground level. The No of properties 8 Year 1 On completion, the main site compound would be removed and returned to agriculture. Glimpses of the Minor Slight infrastructure and passing trains Scheme not screened by intervening topography would be visible to the east in the background, beyond Adverse Representative viewpoint N/A related to the ECML in the foreground the existing A428 and row of pylons in the view. number and the existing A428 and lines of pylons in the background are Headlights of vehicles travelling along the Scheme would be visible in the background, beyond and in the Approx. distance (km) – 0.7km nearest point detracting features within the view. context of the existing A428.
Value Limited Street lighting along Howitt’s Gardens Year 15 Views of the Scheme in the background would be further screened by deciduous vegetation in leaf. Negligible Neutral Susceptibility illuminates the foreground at night. Views from first floor windows would remain more open. Medium More distant views to the east and Sensitivity of visual Medium south are across a relatively dark receptor landscape with headlights of traffic visible on the existing A428 and high intensity lighting at Eynesbury Plant hire being prominent in the background
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R60 1 - 20 Gypsy and Traveller site, Cambridge Views east across the construction Construction By the time construction of the Scheme commences the first phase of the Wintringham residential No change Neutral Road, St. Neots PE19 6SN site of the Wintringham residential development adjacent would be substantially complete, screening views of construction activities related
development are partially screened to the Scheme. by existing, intermittent vegetation
and steel palisade security fencing around the site. The existing A428 is No of properties 20 Year 1 The Scheme would be screened by the new residential development at Wintringham. No change Neutral just visible in places in the Representative viewpoint N/A background beyond a row of tall number pylons with the existing Approx. distance (km) – 1.2km nearest point Lighting of the Gypsy and Traveller site illuminates the foreground. Value Limited Lighting along Cambridge extends Year 15 The Scheme would be screened by the new residential development at Wintringham. No change Neutral Susceptibility into the background to the east where Medium lighting around the existing Sensitivity of visual Medium Cambridge Road roundabout is receptor visible on the skyline at night.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 63 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R61 Greyholme, Tithe Farm, Cambridge Road, St. Views south towards the existing Construction There would be views south of the construction of the new dual carriageway beyond the pylons in the Major Large Neots, PE19 6SW Cambridge Road junction on the middle ground, extending into the distance towards the ridge marked by Potton Road, filtered by adverse
existing A428 in close proximity from vegetation in the foreground and on intervening field boundaries. Works to realign the existing A428 east (significant) the front of the property are filtered by of the existing Cambridge Road roundabout, including temporary traffic management, would be visible in mature trees on the property close proximity to the south east through vegetation on the property boundary. and the construction of the boundary. There are oblique views new Cambridge Road junction beyond. south west across the Wintringham Temporary construction lighting to illuminate compounds and the works to construct the Cambridge Road residential development construction junction would extend the influence of lighting to the south and east. site and along the existing A428 towards the distant ridge line marked No of properties 1 Year 1 There would be views south through intervening vegetation in the foreground and on field boundaries of Major Large by Potton Road with tall pylons in the the new dual carriageway extending south across the agricultural landscape. Views would include the adverse Representative viewpoint VP34 middle ground and the Little Barford elevated footbridge at Wintringham Brook and the realigned Potton Road in the distant background. (significant) number Power Station and tower cranes on There would be filtered views east of the new Cambridge Road junction in an open landscape setting. the skyline in the background. Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km nearest point Lighting associated with the Cambridge Road junction would extend the influence of night time lighting At night, lighting around the existing further east in oblique views. Cambridge Road roundabout is Value Limited Year 15 Planting proposed as part of the Scheme would have established to substantially screen views south Moderate Moderate visible through intervening vegetation along the new dual carriageway and east towards the new Cambridge Road junction. Glimpses of traffic adverse Susceptibility Medium to the south and to the west more and taller elements may remain evident through gaps or above vegetation. This planting would also (significant) extensive lighting associated with Sensitivity of visual Medium reduce the impact of lighting on night time views to the east. receptor development on the eastern edge of St. Neots. .
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect 1-4 Wintringham Cottages, Toll Gate R62 Properties front directly onto the Construction There would be close distance views south of temporary traffic management on the existing A428 and Major Large Cottage, Wintringham Road, Wintringham, existing A428 with close distance oblique views north-west towards the realignment of the existing A428 on the approach to the new adverse PE19 6 SP views of traffic and the well-wooded Cambridge Road junction. There would be filtered views north from the rear of the properties of (significant) northern boundary of Wintringham vegetation removal, the construction of the new dual carriageway, the slip roads of the new Cambridge Hall screening views beyond. Views Road junction and balancing ponds and the breaking up of a section of the existing A428. north from the rear of these Temporary lighting to illuminate the works in close proximity to the south and north would disrupt night properties across arable farmland time views. towards Fox Brook and blocks of woodland are filtered by vegetation in No of properties 5 Year 1 There would be a noticeable reduction in traffic on the existing A428 to the front of the properties. The Major Large private gardens. new dual carriageway, balancing points and traffic would be visible across the middle ground of the view adverse Representative viewpoint N/A to the rear of the properties with pylons and existing mature woodland in the background beyond. (significant) number Views south at night include headlights of vehicles in close Night time views would be affected to the front and rear of properties with the introduction of additional Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point proximity travelling on the existing street lighting around the Cambridge Road junction and headlights of traffic travelling along the Scheme A428. Views north from the rear of to the north. properties are across a predominantly Value Limited Year 15 Planting proposed as part of the Scheme would have established to screen and filter views of the road Moderate Moderate dark landscape, affected by some and traffic to the rear of the properties to the north and to the front in oblique views to the south west. adverse Susceptibility Medium skyglow from St. Neots to the west. (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 64 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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R63 Wintringham Lodge, Wintringham Farm, Views north towards the existing Construction There would be extensive construction activity within close proximity, however much would be screened Moderate Moderate Wintringham Farmhouse, Wintringham Hall, A428 are heavily screened by tall or filtered by existing vegetation. Works to realign the existing A428 and watercourses would visible adverse
Wintringham Road, Wintringham, PE19 6SP trees and timber close-board fencing through gaps in vegetation to the north west with more distant views of the construction of the new (significant) adjacent to the road. There are Cambridge Road junction to the west, including the excavation of the cutting. Temporary traffic heavily filtered views west across management on the existing A428 is likely to be visible throughout the construction period. paddocks and arable farmland Existing vegetation and fences adjacent to the existing A428 will largely screen views of temporary towards the existing Cambridge Road lighting associated with construction to the north. There may be the perception of construction activity junction in the middle ground associated with the Cambridge Road junction to the west as existing vegetation is removed. highlighted by tall lighting columns and traffic and in the context of tall No of properties 4 Year 1 Views north of the Scheme would largely be screened by dense vegetation within the gardens of the Moderate Moderate pylons crossing the junction, with the properties and timber close-board fencing along the roadside. There are likely to be views from some adverse Representative viewpoint VP33 skyline of St. Neots in the properties on the western side of the cluster of the southern side of the new Cambridge Road junction (significant) number background. and the mainline rising out of the cutting to the south. Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point At night close board fencing and Lighting around the junction around the Cambridge Road junction will contribute to skyglow. The tops of dense vegetation screen headlights some lighting columns around the south roundabout may also be visible in the background of vehicles on the existing A428 to Value Limited Year 15 Proposed planting as part of the Scheme would have established to substantially screen views of the new Minor Slight the north. Some skyglow associated infrastructure to the north, west and south. Glimpses of traffic may persist through gaps and adverse Susceptibility Medium with St. Neots is perceptible to the west. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R64 Lower Wintringham Cottages, Wintringham Rising landform north west of the Construction Heavily filtered views of the construction of the new dual carriageway and attenuation features east of the Minor Slight Road, Wintringham, PE19 6SP receptor cluster screens part of the existing A428 St. Neots bypass in the distance. adverse
existing Cambridge Road junction. At night there may be some additional skyglow resulting from construction activity to the north and west. Filtered views across the fields with intermittent vegetation along the field No of properties 2 Year 1 Glimpsed views of the new dual carriageway and traffic east of the existing A428 St. Neots bypass, Minor Slight boundaries. Views of the existing heavily filtered by vegetation around the boundaries of the property and screened in places by the adverse Representative viewpoint VP30, VP32 A428 are heavily filtered by existing undulating topography. number vegetation along intervening field boundaries and the road. The headlights of traffic travelling along the Scheme and around the Cambridge Road junction may be Approx. distance (km) – 0.6km nearest point visible in the background to the north and west. Skyglow from St. Neots is apparent in Value Community views to the west at night. Year 15 Proposed planting and existing vegetation in leaf would further limit views of the Scheme. Negligible Slight adverse Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 65 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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R65 Lower Wintringham Farm and New Cottages, Heavily filtered views north through Construction Heavily filtered views of the construction of the new dual carriageway and attenuation features east of the Minor Slight Wintringham Road, Wintringham, PE19 6SP dense boundary vegetation and existing A428 St. Neots bypass in the distance. adverse
across a landscape of undulating At night there may be some additional skyglow resulting from construction activity to the north and west. fields. Views west towards the existing A428 with the settled edge of No of properties 3 Year 1 Glimpsed views of the new dual carriageway and traffic east of the existing A428 St. Neots bypass, Minor Slight St Neots in the background with Little heavily filtered by vegetation around the boundaries of the property and screened in places by the adverse Representative viewpoint VP30, VP32 Barford Power Station, wind turbines undulating topography. number and pylons visible on the skyline. Views of the existing A428 are also The headlights of traffic travelling along the Scheme and around the Cambridge Road junction may be Approx. distance (km) – 0.8km nearest point heavily filtered by planting along the visible in the background to the north and west. road south of the receptor. Value Community Year 15 Proposed planting and existing vegetation in leaf would further limit views of the Scheme. Negligible Slight Skyglow from St. Neots is apparent in adverse Susceptibility High views to the west at night. Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R66 Tithe Farm, Cambridge Road, St. Neots, Views substantially screened by Construction The excavation of the cutting at the new Cambridge Road junction and reprofiling of embankments would Moderate Large PE19 6SW boundary vegetation east and south necessitate the removal of vegetation north of the existing A428. Mature trees and vegetation around the adverse
towards the existing Cambridge Road boundaries of the farm complex would heavily filter or screen views, but some activity may be visible (significant) junction and the existing A428. through gaps. The construction of the Cambridge Road junction would require cranes and other tall Existing lighting columns and road machinery the tops of which may be visible above existing vegetation. Construction activities related to signage are evident over the tops of the mainline north of the existing A428 and east of the Cambridge Road junction may be visible through the existing vegetation. High sided gaps in boundary vegetation. vehicles are just evident on the Temporary lighting associated with the construction of the Cambridge Road junction would perceptible existing junction. through intervening vegetation to the south and in oblique views to the east. At night lighting associated with the No of properties 1 Year 1 The mature vegetation which surrounds the farm complex would heavily filter views south-east towards Moderate Moderate Cambridge Road roundabout is the new Cambridge Road junction, which would be in an open landscape setting following the removal of adverse Representative viewpoint VP34 heavily filtered by intervening vegetation north of the existing A428. There may also be glimpsed views of the new dual carriageway (significant) number vegetation. Skyglow is apparent in north of the detrunked existing A428 and Wintringham disappearing into the distance to the east. Traffic views to the west associated with St. Approx. distance (km) – 0.3km moving on the Scheme is likely to be the most apparent. nearest point Neots. The landscape is noticeably darker in views to the east. Lighting associated with the Cambridge Road junction would be perceptible through intervening vegetation to the south and to the west where the landscape is currently dark. Value Community Year 15 Hedgerows proposed to the north of the Cambridge Road junction and along the northern side of the Minor Slight mainline to the east would have established. This planting and existing deciduous vegetation would be in adverse Susceptibility High leaf, further reducing views of the Scheme, including at night. Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 66 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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R67 119 – 165 (odd nos.) Cambridge Road, St. Views from upper floors south across Construction By the time construction of the Scheme commences the phase of the Wintringham residential Minor Slight Neots, PE19 6AH the construction site of the development opposite would be substantially complete, screening the majority of construction activities. adverse
Wintringham residential development, 2-30, 34 - 42 (even nos.)- Loves Way, St. which extends across the middle Neots, PE19 6AX ground. Views from ground floor are 1 - Loves Way, St. Neots, PE19 6DA disrupted in places by vegetation. 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21 – Lucas Crescent, St. There are currently glimpses of traffic Neots, PE19 6DD on the existing A428 in the distant background and the ridge of higher No of properties 52 ground marked by the B1046 Potton Year 1 The Scheme would be screened by the new residential development at Wintringham. No effect Neutral Road. Views of the existing junction Representative viewpoint N/A number of Cambridge Road and the existing A428 are screened by intervening Approx. distance (km) – 1.1km vegetation. nearest point Existing lighting along Cambridge Value Community Road illuminates the foreground of Year 15 The Scheme would be screened by the new residential development at Wintringham. No effect Neutral Susceptibility views at night. Further south, lighting High associated with the eastern edge of Sensitivity of visual High St. Neots and skyglow are urbanising receptor influences which extend into the background. Views to the east are changing from open fields to residential development, which is brightly lit at night.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 67 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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R68 167 – 201 (odd nos.), 205 and 209 – Views from ground floor are screened Construction By the time construction of the Scheme commences the phase of the Wintringham residential Minor Slight Cambridge Road, St. Neots, PE19 6AH by vegetation on the southern side of development opposite would be substantially complete, screening the majority of construction activities. adverse
Cambridge Road, which also filters No of properties 20 views from upper floors south across Year 1 The Scheme would be screened by the new residential development at Wintringham. No change Neutral the construction site of the Representative viewpoint N/A number Wintringham residential development, which extends across the middle Approx. distance (km) – 1km ground. This vegetation disrupts nearest point views of traffic on the existing A428 in Value the distant background and the ridge Community of higher ground marked by the Year 15 The Scheme would be screened by the new residential development at Wintringham. No change Neutral Susceptibility High B1046 Potton Road. Views of the existing junction of Cambridge Road Sensitivity of visual High receptor and the existing A428 are screened by intervening vegetation.
Existing lighting along Cambridge Road illuminates the foreground of views at night. Further south, lighting associated with the eastern edge of St. Neots and skyglow are urbanising influences which extend into the background. Views to the east are changing from open fields to residential development, which is brightly lit at night.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 68 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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R69 203, 207, 211 – Cambridge Road, St. Neots, Views from upper floors south across Construction By the time construction of the Scheme commences the phase of the Wintringham residential Minor Slight PE19 6AH the construction site of the development opposite would be substantially complete, screening the majority of construction activities. adverse
1 – 21 (odd nos.) – Stone Hill, St. Neots, Wintringham residential development, PE19 6AP which extends across the middle 1 - 19 – Fox Brook, St. Neots, PE19 6AL ground. Views from ground floor are disrupted in places by vegetation. No of properties 22 There are currently glimpses of traffic Year 1 The Scheme would be screened by the new residential development at Wintringham. No change Neutral on the existing A428 in the distant Representative viewpoint N/A number background and the ridge of higher ground marked by the B1046 Potton Approx. distance (km) – 0.9km Road. Views of the existing junction nearest point of Cambridge Road and the existing Value A428 are screened by intervening Community vegetation. Year 15 The Scheme would be screened by the new residential development at Wintringham. No change Neutral Susceptibility High Existing lighting along Cambridge Sensitivity of visual High Road illuminates the foreground of receptor views at night. Further south, lighting associated with the eastern edge of St. Neots and skyglow are urbanising influences which extend into the background. Views to the east are changing from open fields to residential development, which is brightly lit at night.
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R70 16 – 32 (odd nos.) – Stone Hill, St. Neots, Views east towards the route of the Construction Views of construction would be substantially screened by intervening vegetation such that activities would Minor Slight PE19 6AA Scheme east of the Cambridge Road be barely perceptible in the background. adverse
junction are substantially screened by No of properties 10 intervening vegetation on the edge of Year 1 The Scheme would be barely discernible in the background of the view, substantially screened by Negligible Slight the Loves Farm estate and field intervening vegetation. adverse Representative viewpoint N/A number boundaries which surround it. The existing Cambridge Road junction Approx. distance (km) – 0.9km with the existing A428 is screened nearest point from view. Value Community Existing lighting along Cambridge Year 15 Views of the Scheme would be screened by intervening vegetation on the edge of the Loves Farm estate Negligible Neutral Susceptibility Road illuminates the foreground of and intervening field boundaries. High views at night. Further west, lighting Sensitivity of visual High associated with the eastern edge of receptor St. Neots and skyglow are urbanising influences which extend into the background. Views to the south are changing from open fields to residential development, which is brightly lit at night.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 69 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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R71 2- 10 (even nos.) Stone Hill, St. Neots, PE19 Views east and southeast are heavily Construction Heavily filtered, long-distance views of the Scheme with cranes and construction plant partially visible. Minor Slight 6AA filtered by boundary vegetation. Construction activities would be evident in the view but only form a small part of the it. A reduction in adverse
Glimpses of fields on rolling traffic along the existing A428 would be barely discernible from this long distant view. landscape falling towards the existing No of properties 6 Year 1 During year 1 the Scheme with traffic would form a barely discernible part of the background of this Negligible Slight A428. heavily filtered long-distance view. adverse Representative viewpoint N/A number Existing lighting along Cambridge Road illuminates the foreground of Approx. distance (km) – 0.9km views at night. Further west, lighting nearest point associated with the eastern edge of Value St. Neots and skyglow are urbanising Community influences which extend into the Year 15 Heavily filtered long-distance views during summer of year 15 with the new planting now in leaf. The Negligible Neutral Scheme would form a barely noticeable element within the view. Susceptibility High background. Views to the south are changing from open fields to Sensitivity of visual High receptor residential development, which is brightly lit at night.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 70 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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R72 46 – 58 (even nos.),68 – 72 (even nos.), – Views east and southeast are heavily Construction Construction would be perceptible in the distance beyond the existing construction taking place at the Minor Slight Stone Hill, St. Neots, PE19 6AA46 – 58 filtered by dense vegetation along the Wintringham development. Views would be filtered or screened by existing vegetation along the eastern adverse
(even nos.),68 – 72 (even nos.), – Stone Hill, eastern edge of the Loves Farm edge of the development, including at night. St. Neots, PE19 6AA Estate towards sparsely vegetated
fields. Little Barford Power Station is 158, 156, Stone Hill, St Neots, Pe19 6BP present in distant oblique views to the 10 - 16, Alsop Way, St. Neots, PE19 6AZ south. Heavily filtered views of high sided vehicles on the existing A428 11, 15, 17, 24 - Whiston Way, St. Neots, can be seen in the far distance of the PE19 6AU view. 11, 12, 14, Dixy Close, St. Neots, PE19 6BA Existing lighting within the Loves 4 - 12, 14 - 16 - Whitchurch Walk, St Neots, Farm development illuminates the PE19 6DE foreground of views at night. Further east, lighting associated with the 9, 10 Anderson Close, St Neots, PE19 6DN existing Cambridge Road roundabout 9, 10,12,17 - Clark Drive, St Neots, PE19 6Dl and traffic on the existing A428 is 30-40 (even nos.) 50, 52, 64 – 68 (even heavily filtered by intervening nos.), 74 – Lannesbury Crescent, St Neots, vegetation. PE19 6A
No of properties 52 Year 1 During year 1 the Scheme with traffic would form a barely discernible part of the background of this Negligible Slight heavily filtered long-distance view, including at night. adverse Representative viewpoint N/A number Approx. distance (km) – 0.9km to 1.3km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 New planting now established and in leaf, would soften views of the Scheme, reducing visibility over time. Negligible Slight The Scheme would be visually perceptible to the receptor at year 15 during summer. adverse Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 71 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R73 Cornfield, Paxton Road, Toseland, PE19 Views from the ground floor are Construction The tops of cranes are other tall plant involved in the construction of the new Cambridge Road junction Minor Slight 6RU largely screened by mature may just be evident in the distant background, filtered by intervening mature boundary vegetation and adverse
vegetation surrounding the property. scattered woodland. From upper storeys there are views At night temporary lighting of the works may draw attention to construction activities in the background. south across arable fields falling towards the valley of Gallow Brook, No of properties 1 Year 1 The Scheme would be barely perceptible in the distant background, screened by intervening landform Negligible Slight beyond which the land rises up to and filtered by mature boundary vegetation, including along PRoW 237/7 and New Gorse woodland. adverse Representative viewpoint N/A form a ridge in the background. In the number middle distance of the view multiple The headlights of vehicles travelling east and lighting associated with the Cambridge Road junction may clumps of woodland are exposed on be visible in the distant background, but in the context of existing lighting on the eastern edge of St. Approx. distance (km) – 2.1km nearest point the plateau. Large-scale pylons are Neots. present in the background with high Value Community sided vehicles on the existing A428 Year 15 Proposed planting would have established and this, together with existing deciduous vegetation in leaf Negligible Slight occasionally discernible. would limit views of the Scheme to glimpses of the tops of distant, high sided vehicles. adverse Susceptibility High Views south at night are across a Sensitivity of visual High receptor predominantly dark landscape with some skyglow associated with St. Neots perceptible to the south west.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R74 Hollow Farm and Gremblin Grange, Paxton Views south from Gremblin Grange Construction The tops of cranes are other tall plant may just be evident in the distant background, filtered by Minor Slight Road, Toseland, PE19 6RU are screened by dense vegetation intervening mature boundary vegetation and scattered woodland. adverse
adjacent to the property. Views south At night temporary lighting of the works may draw attention to construction activities in the background and west from the Hollow Farm House are restricted by large farm No of properties 2 Year 1 The Scheme would be barely perceptible in the distant background, screened by intervening landform Negligible Slight buildings and existing vegetation, so and filtered by mature boundary vegetation. adverse Representative viewpoint N/A there are only views east across number undulating fields and well vegetated The headlights of vehicles travelling east and lighting associated with the Cambridge Road junction may plateau on the southern side of be visible in the distant background, but in the context of existing lighting on the eastern edge of St. Approx. distance (km) – 1.9km nearest point Gallow Brook. Neots. Value Views south at night are across a Community predominantly dark landscape with Year 15 Proposed planting would have established and this, together with existing deciduous vegetation in leaf Negligible Slight would limit views of the Scheme to glimpses of the tops of distant, high sided vehicles. adverse Susceptibility High some skyglow associated with St. Neots perceptible to the south west Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 72 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R75 100 High Street, Toseland, PE19 6RX Views south across fields are Construction Construction activities, including at night, would be substantially screened by the warehouse and existing Minor Slight substantially screened by a vegetation in private gardens in the foreground and vegetation on field boundaries and woodland in the adverse
warehouse in the middle ground, intervening landscape. mature vegetation in rear gardens No of properties 2 and intervening landform and Year 1 The Scheme would be substantially screened by the warehouse and existing vegetation in private Negligible Neutral vegetation beyond. gardens in the foreground and vegetation on field boundaries and woodland in the intervening landscape. Representative viewpoint VP37 number Views south at night are across a At night the headlights of traffic may be perceptible in the distant background in the context of traffic on predominantly dark landscape. the existing A428. Approx. distance (km) – 1.4km nearest point Headlights of traffic on the existing A428 are barely perceptible in the Value Community background. Year 15 The extent of views of the Scheme would be further reduced by existing vegetation and proposed Negligible Slight vegetation in leaf. adverse Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R76 78,80,84 High Street, Toseland, PE19 6RX Views south across fields are heavily Construction Construction activities including the tops of cranes and other tall plant constructing the Toseland Road Minor Slight screened by mature vegetation in bridge may just be perceptible on the distant skyline, screened or heavily filtered by existing vegetation, adverse
rear gardens and intervening including at night. landform and vegetation beyond. No of properties 3 Distant views towards the existing Year 1 The Scheme would be barely visible in the distant background, filtered by vegetation in private gardens in Negligible Slight A428 in the background from upper the foreground and substantially screened by vegetation on field boundaries and woodland in the adverse Representative viewpoint VP37 number floors through tops of existing trees intervening landscape. Views would be limited to glimpses of the tops of high sided vehicles and may be possible. headlights at night in the context of the existing A428. Approx. distance (km) – 1.4km nearest point Views south at night are across a predominantly dark landscape. Value Community Headlights of traffic on the existing Year 15 The extent of views of the Scheme would be further reduced by existing vegetation and proposed Negligible Slight Susceptibility A428 are barely perceptible in the vegetation in leaf. adverse High background. Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 73 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R77 48 – 56 (even nos.), 62, 70, East Farm, High Views south across arable fields from Construction Construction activities would be barely perceptible in the distant background. heavily filtered through Minor Slight Street, Toseland, PE19 6RX this position slightly elevated above mature boundary vegetation and scattered woodland. The Scheme would be closer than the existing adverse
the surrounding landscape are filtered A428 but at a lower point in the landscape than the existing A428.The construction of the new Toseland by garden vegetation and limited by Road bridge would be partially visible, particularly cranes and other tall plant which would be visible scattered blocks of woodland and against the sky. tree belts. The existing A428 is barely At night, lighting to illuminate the works would draw attention to the construction of the Toseland Road perceptible in the distant background. bridge in the distant background. Views south at night are across a No of properties 8 predominantly dark landscape. Year 1 Due to the distance and intervening vegetation, views of the Scheme would be limited to sections on Minor Slight Headlights of traffic on the existing embankment and the elevated Toseland Road bridge. Traffic in the distant background is also likely to be adverse Representative viewpoint VP37 number A428 are barely perceptible in the perceptible, including at night. background.
Approx. distance (km) – 1.3km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 Views of the Scheme would be further screened by intervening, deciduous vegetation in leaf. Traffic on Negligible Slight the Scheme may still be perceptible in the distant background in places. adverse Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R78 1 – 7 (odd nos.), Mill House, High Street, Views south across arable fields from Construction Construction activities would be visible in places across the distant background, partly screened by Minor Slight Toseland, PE19 6RX this position slightly elevated above intervening landform and vegetation. It is likely that cranes and other tall plant involved in the construction adverse
the surrounding landscape are filtered of the Toseland Road bridge would be more visible against the sky where not screened by vegetation, in by garden vegetation and limited by the context of tall pylons on the skyline. scattered blocks of woodland and At night, lighting to illuminate the works would draw attention to the construction of the Toseland Road tree belts. The existing A428 is barely bridge in the distant background. perceptible in the distant background beyond a row of tall pylons. The route No of properties 5 Year 1 There would be occasional glimpses of high sided vehicles traveling along the Scheme and across the Minor Slight of the Scheme is located closer to the Toseland Road bridge in the distant background, including at night. Views would be interrupted by adverse Representative viewpoint VP38 receptor group than the existing intervening landform and vegetation. number A428, but beyond higher ground in the middle ground of the view. Approx. distance (km) – 1.3km nearest point Views south at night are across a Value predominantly dark landscape. Community Headlights of traffic on the existing Year 15 Views of the Scheme including traffic would be further screened by vegetation in leaf reducing visibility to Negligible Slight occasional glimpses in the distant background. adverse Susceptibility High A428 are barely perceptible in the background. Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 74 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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R79 Home Farm, Toseland Road, Yelling, PE19 Views south across arable fields from Construction Construction activity would be barely perceptible, limited to glimpses in the distant background through Negligible Slight 6RY this position slightly elevated above gaps between woodland blocks and other vegetation. adverse
the surrounding landscape are filtered by garden vegetation and limited by No of properties 1 Year 1 The Scheme would be barely visible in the distant background, limited to glimpses of traffic through gaps Negligible Slight large blocks of woodland and tree between blocks of woodland and intervening vegetation. adverse Representative viewpoint VP39 belts across the background. The number existing A428 is barely perceptible in the distance beyond a row of tall Approx. distance (km) – 1.2 nearest point pylons. The route of the Scheme is located closer to the receptor group Value Community than the existing A428, but beyond Year 15 Views of the Scheme including traffic would be further screened by vegetation in leaf reducing visibility to Negligible Slight Susceptibility higher ground and much of the occasional glimpses in the distant background. adverse High woodland in the middle ground of the Sensitivity of visual High view screens views south. receptor The landscape to the south at night is dark with few sources of artificial light, such as headlights of vehicles on the adjacent Toseland Road.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R80 Weald Farm Cottages, North Farm Cottage, This property is located adjacent to Construction There would be screened or heavily filtered views of extensive construction activity including vegetation Major Large Cambridge Road, Eynesbury, PE19 6SR the existing A428 with well-vegetated clearance and earthworks, across the horizon to the north, beyond and partially filtered by vegetation adverse
gardens to the rear, disrupting views along Fox Brook. The construction of the new Bridleway Accommodation bridge may be perceptible to (significant) across open farmland to the north. the north-west, including the presence of cranes and other tall plant. Temporary traffic management on Short distance views south of the the existing A428 may be visible to the south, although heavily filtered by existing vegetation. existing A428 partially screened by At night temporary lighting to illuminate the works would be visible in views looking north, across the vegetation within the private garden currently dark landscape. and along the road. No of properties 2 The landscape looking north at night Year 1 There would be glimpses of the new dual carriageway at grade and on embankment across the middle Moderate Moderate is predominantly dark. ground, beyond existing vegetation along Fox Brook. The new Bridleway Accommodation bridge may be adverse Representative viewpoint VP40 number visible on the skyline through vegetation to the north-west, framed by two large blocks of existing (significant) woodland. There would be a noticeable reduction in traffic on the existing A428 to the south, albeit
Approx. distance (km) – 0.2 heavily filtered by existing vegetation. nearest point Headlights of vehicles would be visible on the Scheme to the north, particularly where the Scheme would be on embankment.
Value Limited Year 15 Planting proposed as part of the Scheme would have established to further limit views north. This and Minor Slight existing deciduous vegetation would be in leaf, screening views of the new dual carriageway and traffic. adverse Susceptibility Medium The tops of high sided vehicles are likely to remain visible in places. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor Established planting would further limit the effects of vehicle headlights in night time views to the north.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 75 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect North Farm, Cambridge Road, Eynesbury, R81 This property is located adjacent to Construction There would be views of extensive construction activity including vegetation clearance and earthworks, Major Large PE19 6SR the existing A428 but set back from across the horizon and partially filtered by vegetation along Fox Brook. The construction of the new adverse
the existing road and set within large Bridleway Accommodation bridge would be visible to the north-west, including the presence of cranes (significant) grounds. Short distance views south and other tall plant. Temporary traffic management on the existing A428 may be visible to the south, of the existing A428 are heavily although heavily filtered by existing vegetation. filtered by vegetation within the At night temporary lighting to illuminate the works would be visible in views looking north, across the private garden and along the road. currently dark landscape. Open, long-distance views north across gently undulating fields, No of properties 1 Year 1 There would be partially screened views of the new dual carriageway at grade and on embankment Major Large broken up by intervening field across the middle ground, beyond existing vegetation along Fox Brook. The new Bridleway adverse Representative viewpoint N/A boundary vegetation and blocks of Accommodation bridge would be visible on the skyline to the north-west, framed by two large blocks of (significant) number woodland. existing woodland. There would be a noticeable reduction in traffic on the existing A428 to the south, Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km The landscape looking north at night albeit heavily filtered by existing vegetation. nearest point is predominantly dark. Headlights of vehicles would be visible on the Scheme to the north, particularly where the Scheme would be on embankment.
Value Limited Year 15 Planting proposed as part of the Scheme would have established to further limit views north. This Moderate Moderate vegetation would be in leaf, filtering views of the new dual carriageway and traffic. The tops of high sided adverse Susceptibility Medium vehicles are likely to remain visible in places. (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor Established planting would limit the effects of vehicle headlights in night time views to the north, but the lack of existing vegetation around the property means that traffic would still be perceptible in places.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R82 Whitehall Farm House, Cambridge Road, The existing A428 lies directly Construction The construction of the Toseland Road bridge to the north would be screened by large industrial buildings Moderate Moderate Croxton, PE19 6SS adjacent to the property to the south to the rear of the property. Temporary traffic management and works to create a footway west of the adverse
with no screening and heavy traffic is property would be visible in close proximity to the south. (significant) a common feature of the view. Blocks Temporary lighting associated with the construction of the Toseland Road bridge would be visible in of woodland alongside the existing oblique views to the west through existing vegetation. A428 prevent more distant views to the south, while industrial sheds No of properties 1 Year 1 Views north of the Scheme would be screened by intervening industrial buildings adjacent to the Minor Slight disrupts views to the north. Views property. There would be a perceptible reduction in traffic on the de-trunked A428 immediately south of beneficial Representative viewpoint VP42 west of the existing Toseland Road the property. number are substantially screened by dense intervening vegetation adjacent to the At night, a reduction in traffic on the existing A428 would reduce the impact of lighting from headlights of Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km nearest point property. vehicles on the existing A428 immediately adjacent to the south. Value Night time lighting is limited to Community headlights of vehicles on the adjacent Year 15 Views would be similar to those as described in year 1 of operation. Minor Slight beneficial Susceptibility Medium existing A428 to the south and nearby properties. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 76 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R83 1 The Rest Home, 2 The Rest Home, 2 – 18 Mature vegetation with the gardens of Construction There may be views of traffic management to the front of properties on Abbotsley Road. Oblique views of Minor Slight (even nos.), Abbotsley Road, Croxton, PE19 properties screens oblique views activities related to the construction of the new dual carriageway north of the existing A428, including the adverse
6SZ north towards the existing A428. construction of the new Toseland Road bridge would be substantially screened by existing vegetation along property boundaries and the existing A428, including at night. Views to the west from the rear of properties are across a generally dark landscape at night, but to the north No of properties 12 include the headlights of traffic on the Year 1 Views of the Scheme would be screened by existing vegetation at year 1 of operation. No change Neutral existing A428. Representative viewpoint N/A number
Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 Views of the Scheme would be screened by existing vegetation at year 1 of operation. No change Neutral Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R84 1-9 The Kennels, Abbotsley Road, Croxton, Oblique views north-west from upper Construction Construction activity would be substantially screened by existing vegetation along the existing A428 and Negligible Slight PE19 6SZ floors towards the existing A428 are within private gardens such that it would be barely perceptible, including at night. adverse
substantially screened by existing No of properties 9 vegetation along the existing A428 Year 1 The Scheme would be barely perceptible in the background of views substantially screened by existing No change Neutral and within private gardens. vegetation. Representative viewpoint VP41 number At night, views west are across a predominately dark landscape with Approx. distance (km) – 0.6km nearest point headlights of traffic on the existing A428 perceptible through roadside Value Community vegetation. Year 15 The Scheme would be barely perceptible in the background of views substantially screened by existing No change Neutral vegetation. Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 77 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R85 8 - 28 (even nos.)- High Street, Croxton, Gaps in the existing boundary Construction Construction activity related to changes to the existing A428 would be barely perceptible through the Negligible Slight PE19 6SX vegetation provide heavily filtered dense existing vegetation in the background of the view, including at night. The construction of the new adverse
views across well wooded parkland to dual carriageway would not be visible, lying beyond woodland further north. the north towards the existing A428. No of properties 11 Year 1 There would be no perceptible change to views as a result of the operation of the Scheme in year 1. No change Neutral At night, views west are across a Representative viewpoint VP43 predominately dark landscape with number street lighting in the village and headlights of traffic on the existing Approx. distance (km) – 0.5km nearest point A428 perceptible through roadside vegetation Value Community Year 15 There would be no perceptible change to views as a result of the operation of the Scheme in year 15. No change Neutral Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R86 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and Downs Barn North, Downs Close distance views of passing Construction Temporary traffic management and works associated with the detrunking of the existing A428 may be Negligible Slight Barn South, Downs Barns East, High Street, traffic on the existing A428 to the perceptible through gaps in vegetation but are likely to be substantially screened, including at night. adverse
Croxton, PE19 6SX immediate north are substantially Views of construction works associated with the new dual carriageway would be screened by vegetation screened by garden vegetation and north of the existing A428. fences. Views towards the route of No of properties 8 the new dual carriageway are Year 1 There may be glimpses of traffic moving on the Scheme to the north, including at night, although heavily Negligible Slight screened by trees and woodland filtered by dense vegetation in gardens and adjacent to the existing A428. adverse Representative viewpoint VP42 number north of the existing A428. Headlights of vehicles on the existing Approx. distance (km) – 0.4km nearest point A428 are perceptible through dense roadside vegetation from upper Value Limited storeys. Year 15 There would be no perceptible change to views as a result of the operation of the Scheme in year 15. No change Neutral Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 78 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R87 9 – 31 (odd nos.) and Elmwood House, Oblique views northeast across Construction Construction activity related to changes to the existing A428 would be barely perceptible through the Negligible Slight Croxton, PE19 6SX parkland towards the existing A428 dense existing vegetation in the background of the view, including at night. The construction of the new adverse
are heavily screened by mature trees dual carriageway would not be visible, lying beyond woodland further north. within Croxton Park, private gardens No of properties 13 and roadside vegetation. Year 1 There would be no perceptible change to views as a result of the operation of the Scheme in year 1, No change Neutral including at night. Representative viewpoint VP43 The headlights of vehicles are visible number in the background of views to the north-east, across the dark landscape Approx. distance (km) – 0.5km nearest point of Croxton Park and filtered by intervening vegetation. Value Community Year 15 There would be no perceptible change to views as a result of the operation of the Scheme in year 15. No change Neutral Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R88 2 – 38 (even nos.), Views south across arable fields from Construction Construction activity would be barely perceptible, including at night. Views would be limited to glimpses in Minor Slight 42 – 58 (even nos.) High Street, Yelling, this slightly elevated position above the distant background through gaps between woodland blocks and other vegetation. adverse
PE19 6SD the surrounding landscape are filtered by garden vegetation and limited by No of properties 28 large blocks of woodland and tree Year 1 The Scheme would be barely visible in the distant background, limited to glimpses of traffic through gaps Negligible Slight belts across the background. The between blocks of woodland and intervening vegetation. adverse Representative viewpoint N/A existing A428 is barely perceptible in number At night the headlights of vehicles on the section on the approach to Eltisley may be perceptible, but the distance beyond a row of tall heavily filtered by intervening vegetation. Approx. distance (km) – 1.6km pylons. nearest point At night the landscape to the south is Value Community dark. Year 15 Views of the Scheme including traffic would be further screened by vegetation in leaf reducing visibility to Negligible Slight occasional glimpses in the distant background. adverse Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 79 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R89 150, 152, 158, 164, 166, 170, 172, 174, 176, Views south across arable fields from Construction Construction activity would be barely perceptible, including at night. Views would be limited to glimpses in Minor Slight 176A, 178, 180, 182, 184 - High Street, this position slightly elevated above the distant background through gaps between woodland blocks and other vegetation. adverse
Yelling, PE19 6SD the surrounding landscape are filtered by garden vegetation and limited by No of properties 14 large blocks of woodland and tree Year 1 The Scheme would be barely visible in the distant background, limited to glimpses of traffic through gaps Negligible Slight belts across the background. The between blocks of woodland and intervening vegetation. adverse Representative viewpoint N/A existing A428 is barely perceptible in number At night the headlights of vehicles on the section on the approach to Eltisley may be perceptible, but the distance beyond blocks of heavily filtered by intervening vegetation. Approx. distance (km) – 1.6km woodland. nearest point At night the landscape to the south is Value Community dark Year 15 Views of the Scheme including traffic would be further screened by vegetation in leaf reducing visibility to Negligible Slight occasional glimpses in the distant background. adverse Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude of Significance no. scenario effect of effect
R90 2, 3, 4, 5 Papley Grove Cottages, St Properties face west and are Construction views south towards construction of the Scheme would be screened by the tall, dense vegetation No change Neutral Ives Road, Eltisley, PE19 6TW enclosed by tall, dense vegetation which closes the properties on the south side.
including conifer trees. This No of properties 4 vegetation screens views south Year 1 There would be no perceptible change to views as a result of the operation of the Scheme in year 1. No change Neutral towards the existing A428 and the Representative VP46 viewpoint number route of the Scheme.
Approx. distance 0.5km (km) – nearest point Value Community Year 15 There would be no perceptible change to views as a result of the operation of the Scheme in year 15. No change Neutral Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 80 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
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Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment scenario Change in view Magnitude of Significance no. effect of effect
R91 Papley Grove Farm, St Ives Road, Distant but open views south Construction Earthworks and other engineering operations would be visible across the background, in the context of Moderate Moderate Eltisley, PE19 6TW towards the existing A428 filtered traffic on the existing A428. Tall construction plant involved in the implementation of the B1040 St. Ives adverse
by vegetation in the private garden Road bridge would be prominent on the skyline. (significant) at ground level. Traffic is visible in At night, there would be lighting to illuminate the works and a compound at the Eltisley Bridge visible the background with the route of across the background but in a similar location to existing lighting associated with the existing A428. the Scheme broadly in the same location. Views west towards No of properties 1 Year 1 There would be views south of the new dual carriageway, detrunked A428 to the north and the Eltisley Minor Slight Croxton Park are screened by junction of the detrunked A428 and the B1040 St. Ives Road in the background, partially filtered by adverse Representative VP46 blocks of woodland and other vegetation in the garden of the property. Although parts of the Scheme would be slightly closer, views viewpoint number intervening vegetation. of traffic would remain similar. Approx. distance 0.6km At night the headlights of vehicles At night lighting associated with the Eltisley bridge and realigned B1040 would extend further north, (km) – nearest point on the existing A428 are visible increase the extent of lighting in the background of the view. Headlights of traffic to the south would be across the otherwise similar to the existing view. predominantly dark landscape to the south with street lighting associated with the junction with Value Community the B1040 perceptible to the south Year 15 Deciduous vegetation in leaf would further limit the extent of views of the Scheme. Night time light Minor Slight west. effects would be similar to year 1 of operation. adverse Susceptibility High
Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R92 North Lodge, High Street, Croxton, PE19 The receptor is located south of the Construction There may be views of traffic management on the existing A428 in the foreground, heavily filtered by Minor Slight 6SY existing A428. Views north are intervening vegetation. Views of the main construction works would be screened by intervening adverse
heavily filtered by dense woodland woodland. vegetation with traffic barely discernible in the background of the No of properties 1 Year 1 There would be no discernible change from the baseline situation. No effect Neutral view. Representative viewpoint N/A number At night headlights of traffic on the existing A428 to the north are visible Approx. distance (km) – 0.9km nearest point through intervening vegetation.
Value Limited Year 15 There would be no discernible change from the baseline situation. No change Neutral Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 81 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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R93 Old School House, Old School, Sawmill Existing views are dominated by the Construction There would be glimpsed views of the construction of the Scheme in the distance to the north and east, Minor Slight Cottage, Cambridge Road, Croxton, PE19 busy existing A428 in the foreground mostly screened by garden vegetation and intervening blocks of woodland, including at night. Temporary adverse
6ST to the south. Views north are across traffic management on the existing A428 to the south may also be visible at times. open farmland, heavily filtered by boundary vegetation and broken up No of properties 3 Year 1 Short sections of the Scheme would be visible to the north and east through gaps in intervening Minor Slight by large blocks of woodland. vegetation. The most notable feature is likely to be traffic passing along the Scheme and an area of adverse Representative viewpoint N/A landscape with currently little activity, including at night. A reduction in traffic on the existing A428 to the number At night headlights of traffic on the immediate south is also likely to be perceptible. existing A428 are prominent in views Approx. distance (km) – 0.9km nearest point immediately south.
Value Limited Year 15 Deciduous vegetation in leaf would further limit the extent of views of the Scheme. A reduction in traffic Negligible Neutral on the existing A428 to the immediate south is also likely to be perceptible. Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R94 Home Farm, Cambridge Road, Croxton, The receptor is located south of the Construction Construction activity would be screened by existing, intervening vegetation. Negligible Slight PE19 6ST existing A428. Views north are adverse
heavily filtered by dense woodland vegetation with traffic barely No of properties 1 Year 1 There would be no discernible change from the baseline situation. No change Neutral discernible in the background of the Representative viewpoint N/A view. number The landscape in views at night is Approx. distance (km) – 1.1km nearest point predominantly dark. Value Community Year 15 There would be no discernible change from the baseline situation. No change Neutral Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 82 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R95 Croxton Old Rectory, Cambridge Road, Views immediately south towards the Construction Activity related to the construction of the new dual carriageway may be visible in the background to the Moderate Moderate Croxton, PE19 6SU existing A428, partially filtered by north, including at night, through gaps in vegetation within the private rear garden. Views would be further adverse
boundary vegetation. Views north disrupted by a large block of woodland in the middle ground. Temporary traffic management may also be (significant) towards the Scheme are substantially visible on the existing A428 to the south. screened or filtered by mature vegetation within the rear garden of No of properties 1 Year 1 Views north towards the new dual carriageway, including at night, would be heavily filtered by existing Minor Slight the property with a number of large vegetation in the rear garden and further disrupted by the block of woodland in the middle ground. There adverse Representative viewpoint N/A woodland blocks in the fields beyond. number would be a noticeable reduction in traffic on the existing A428in the foreground to the south. At night headlights of traffic on the Approx. distance (km) – 0.5km nearest point existing A428 are prominent in views immediately south. Value Limited Year 15 The view looking north towards the Scheme would be substantially screened by existing vegetation in the No change Neutral private rear garden and planting south of the Scheme in leaf. Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R96 31 - 45 (odd nos.) St Neots Road, Eltisley, Properties are set back from the road Construction Views of construction activities would be limited to temporary traffic management on the existing A428, Negligible Slight PE19 6TE and surrounded by mature, dense St. Neots Road and the B1040. Construction of the new dual carriageway and the realigned A428 north adverse
vegetation. Views north towards the of the village would be screened by intervening vegetation and buildings. At night this view will remain existing A428 are therefore heavily similar to the baseline. filtered and limited to gaps in existing vegetation on the property boundary No of properties 8 Year 1 The density of existing vegetation and intervening development would screen views of the Scheme in No change Neutral and the edge of village. There are operation, including at night. Representative viewpoint VP47 glimpsed views of high sided vehicles number on the existing A428 from upper floors. Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km nearest point At night, headlights of vehicles Value Community traveling along St. Neots Road are Year 15 The density of existing vegetation and intervening development would screen views of the Scheme in No change Neutral Susceptibility visible in the middle ground. Skyglow operation, including at night. High from lighting on the existing A428 is Sensitivity of visual High visible on the north eastern edge of receptor Eltisley.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 83 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R97 14 - 46 (even nos.) St Neots Road, Eltisley, Garden vegetation, tree belts and Construction Construction activities related to the realignment of the existing A428 would be perceptible in close Major Large PE19 6TE hedgerows heavily filter views north proximity to the north, although heavily filtered by intervening vegetation. A short section of roadside adverse
from the rear of properties of traffic on vegetation would be removed from adjacent to the south side of the existing A428 to facilitate realignment (significant) the existing A428, with woodland further east. This would open up views of construction activities related to the Eltisley bridge in the middle blocks on the skyline beyond. Views ground. Views from first floor rear elevation windows may extend to works to construct the new dual from first floor windows are likely to carriageway, east of the B1040. Temporary traffic management or signage may also be visible to the be slightly more open. front of the property.
Streetlighting along the existing A428 Temporary lighting to illuminate the works and more open views of vehicle headlights on the existing to the north is visible at night from A428 following vegetation removal would increase the prominence of lighting in views north at night. rear elevations. Headlights of vehicles traveling along the existing No of properties 17 Year 1 Views of traffic on the existing A428 would be reduced, however traffic may be visible in the background Moderate Moderate A428 are heavily filtered at night by of the new dual carriageway, albeit heavily filtered by intervening vegetation. Planting to mitigate for adverse Representative viewpoint VP47 intervening vegetation. number vegetation to the south of the existing A428 removed during construction would not have established. (significant)
Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km The section of the realigned A428 to the north would not be lit and would therefore appear darker than in nearest point existing views at night. However, vehicle headlights would be more conspicuous.
Value Community Year 15 Views of traffic on the existing A428 and the Scheme would be further reduced by deciduous vegetation Negligible Slight including proposed planting in leaf, such that the changes compared to the baseline would be barely adverse Susceptibility High perceptible. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R98 2, 4, 18, 20, 22, 26 - 40 (even nos.), 52, 54, Views north from the rear of Construction The majority of construction activities related to the realignment of the existing A428 and the construction Major Large 58,60, Common Farm, Eltisley, PE19 6TG properties towards the existing A428 of the new dual carriageway and realignment of the B1040 St. Ives Road would be partially screened by adverse
and the route of the Scheme are dense intervening vegetation within private gardens and on field boundaries. The removal of existing (significant substantially screened by dense vegetation north and south of the existing A428 to facilitate the realignment would open up views further garden vegetation, tree belts and north. The tops of tall plant including cranes required to construct the Eltisley bridge may occasionally be hedgerows along field boundaries. visible above vegetation in the middle distance. Streetlighting along the existing A428 Temporary lighting to illuminate the works and more open views of vehicle headlights on the existing to the north is visible at night from A428 following vegetation removal would increase the prominence of lighting in views north at night. rear elevations. Headlights of No of properties 17 vehicles traveling along the existing Year 1 Views would be similar to baseline with traffic on the existing realigned A428 and B1040 becoming visible Moderate Moderate A428 are heavily filtered at night by as the vegetation is removed during site clearance as part of the construction phase. There would be adverse Representative viewpoint VP47 number intervening vegetation. filtered views, north from the rears of these properties. (significant) The section of the realigned A428 to the north would not be lit and would therefore appear darker than in Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km nearest point existing views at night. However, vehicle headlights would be more conspicuous.
Value Community Year 15 Planting proposed as part of the Scheme would have established to reduce views north. This and existing Minor Slight deciduous vegetation would be in leaf. adverse Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 84 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R99 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 St Thomas, Eltisley, PE19 6TF Views north-east across are Construction Views of construction would be substantially screened by existing vegetation in private gardens and Minor Slight substantially screened by existing blocks of woodland to the north and east. adverse 5, 7, 11,11A, 13,15, 15A, 17, 19, 21 - The vegetation in private gardens and a Green, Eltisley, PE19 6TG Views at night would remain similar to that of baseline. block of existing woodland to the Lion House, Cambridge Road, Eltisley, PE19 north adjacent to Cambridge Road. 6TR There may be glimpsed views of vehicles travelling on the existing No of properties 17 A428 filtered through vegetation from Year 1 Although the Scheme would be slightly closer to the receptor group that the existing A428, views would Minor Slight properties and from private gardens. be substantially screened by intervening vegetation and similar to existing views from properties in this adverse Representative viewpoint VP48 number Views of the existing Caxton Gibbet cluster roundabout are screened by Views at night would remain similar to that of baseline. Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km intervening vegetation including a nearest point block of woodland in the middle ground. Value Community Year 15 Mitigation planting would have established and deciduous vegetation would be in leaf, further reducing Negligible Slight Susceptibility At night lighting is limited to views of the Scheme and traffic in the background of the view. adverse High properties and low-level street Views at night would remain similar to that of baseline. Sensitivity of visual High lighting. Skyglow from junction of the receptor existing A428 and B1040 to the north of Eltisley is perceptible to the north
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R100 4 – 20 (even nos.) and 27-31 (odd nos.) Views north and east from properties Construction There would be views of construction activity across the background of the view to the north and east, Moderate Large Greenfields, Eltisley, PE19 6TN on the eastern edge of the village broken up by intervening woodland blocks in the places. Earthworks and engineering works would be adverse
across flat fields, partially screened perceptible, including temporary material storage. Works associated with the construction of the Caxton (significant) 23 The Green, Eltisley, PE19 6TG by intervening blocks of woodland Gibbet junction are likely to be screened by intervening blocks of woodland, although some taller and mature vegetation along the construction plant may occasionally be visible. existing A428. The position of the At night temporary lighting to illuminate the works would be visible in places across the background, buildings and the limited tall garden particular to the east where compounds related to the construction of the Caxton Gibbet junction will be vegetation means views are more located. This lighting will be conspicuous but in the context of lighting already visible across the view. open than other receptors in Eltisley. Lighting columns and traffic on the No of properties 13 Year 1 The Scheme would be located slightly closer to the receptor than the existing A428. Mitigation planting Moderate Large existing A428 are discernible on the would not have matured such that views of traffic where not screened by intervening woodland would be adverse Representative viewpoint VP48 skyline in the distance. number more open than in existing views. (significant) At night lighting is limited to Views of headlights of traffic on the Scheme would be slightly more apparent than in existing views due to Approx. distance (km) – 0.3km properties and low-level street lighting the closer proximity of the route and the lack of established vegetation to mitigate the loss of roadside nearest point and the headlights of traffic on the hedgerows. existing A428 east of Eltisley. Skyglow from the existing Caxton Value Community Year 15 Mitigation planting would have established and deciduous vegetation would be in leaf, reducing views of Minor Slight Gibbet roundabout and Cambourne the Scheme and traffic in the background of the view. Views at night would remain similar to that of adverse Susceptibility High beyond to the east is perceptible to baseline. the north Sensitivity of visual High receptor .
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 85 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R101 17, 21, 25 - 39 (odd nos.), 45, 47 - Caxton Views north and north-east towards Construction Construction activities related to the construction of the new dual carriageway and the realignment of the Minor Slight End, Eltisley, PE19 6TJ the existing A428 and the route of the existing A428 would be barely visible in the distance against a wooded backdrop. Intervening garden adverse
Scheme are limited by vegetation in vegetation and blocks of woodland would break up views which would be limited to glimpses. Works to private gardens and other houses realigned B1040 and the Caxton Gibbet junction are likely to be screened by vegetation and existing and blocks of woodland in the development. intervening farmland. There are Night time lighting of the works may be visible in places on the horizon to the north. glimpses of traffic on the existing A428 in the distant background with a No of properties 12 Year 1 There would be glimpses of traffic on the new dual carriageway at grade, but at a similar distance to the Negligible Slight wooded backdrop. The existing existing view. Views at night would remain similar to that of baseline. adverse Representative viewpoint VP48 B1040 St. Ives Road is screened. number At night sky glow from the existing Approx. distance (km) – 0.5km A428 is visible to the north and east nearest point above an otherwise largely dark landscape. Value Community Year 15 Intervening deciduous vegetation and planting would further reduce views of the Scheme in the Negligible Slight background of the view. adverse Susceptibility High Views at night would remain similar to that of baseline. Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R102 Pastures Farm, Ermine Street, Caxton, CB23 Views west and north of the existing Construction Views of construction activities would be substantially screened by agricultural buildings and the Moderate Moderate 3PF A428 and the Caxton Gibbet services vegetation which surrounds the farm complex. However, due to its proximity, there may be glimpses of adverse
are screened or filtered by dense construction activity and visual disturbance to the north, west and east, including cranes and other tall (significant) belts of trees along the boundaries of plant constructing the Caxton Gibbet junction and night time limiting to illuminate the works. the property. Existing, intervening
field boundary vegetation further reduces visibility of the Caxton Gibbet No of properties 1 Year 1 The existing, dense vegetation which surrounds the farm complex would continue to substantially screen Moderate Moderate services in the middle ground to the views to the west, north and east. Glimpses of traffic on the realigned A428 may be possible through adverse Representative viewpoint N/A north east. number gaps in this vegetation, being closer to the property than the existing A428 and without the benefit of (significant) At night sky glow from the existing screening that the existing vegetation along the road provides. There may also be views of traffic Approx. distance (km) – 0.4km Caxton Gibbet roundabout and crossing the elevated sections of the Caxton Gibbet junction to the north-east. nearest point services is noticeable to the north- At night views would remain similar to the baseline. east and from Cambourne to the east. Headlights from traffic traveling Value Community Year 15 The existing vegetation and new planting would be in leaf, further reducing visibility of the Scheme, such Minor Slight on the A1198 are visible to east. But that it would be barely noticeable the view compared to the baseline. adverse Susceptibility Medium heavily screened by intervening vegetation Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 86 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R103 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43 - Views north-west are screened by Construction Construction activity including cranes and other tall plant constructing the elevated sections of the new Minor Slight Swansley Lane, Cambourne, CB23 6ER wide tree belt adjacent to the Caxton Gibbet junction would be visible on the skyline in the background to the north-west, heavily adverse
development from ground floor. filtered by intervening vegetation and across the construction site in the foreground. Activities west of the 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 - Meadowsweet Close, Views from first floor north-west junction would be screened by intervening vegetation along the A1198 and field boundaries. Cambourne, CB23 6ET across fields with traffic on the At night lighting of the works to the north and the compound to the north of the existing A428 would 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 - Purley Road, Cambourne, existing A428 and the existing extend the influence of lighting across the background, but mostly screened by intervening vegetation. CB23 6FQ services at the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout visible in the background. 1, 3, 5 - Codling Walk, Cambourne, CB23 The foreground and middle ground of 6FF views west is evolving as construction 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 54, 56 - Woodfield Lane, of a new urban extension to Cambourne, CB23 6DS Cambourne commences. At night lighting associated with the No of properties 33 Year 1 Traffic crossing the elevated sections would be visible in the background on the skyline. As the at grade Minor Slight existing A428 and Caxton Gibbet elements of the junction would be located to the north, they would be screened by existing vegetation to adverse Representative viewpoint VP50 roundabout is visible to the west. number the south of the existing A428. At night skyglow associated with the Cambridge Road junction would extend further north than the Approx. distance (km) – 1km nearest point existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout in the background of views to the west.
Value Community Year 15 Views of the new Caxton Gibbet junction would be further screened by deciduous vegetation in leaf, Negligible Slight including planting which would have established on the embankments of the elevated sections. adverse Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R104 Swansley Wood Farm, St. Neots Road, Views northwest across flat fields with Construction Construction activities would be visible across the background of the view beyond the existing vegetation Moderate Moderate Caxton, CB23 3PH Caxton Gibbet services in the middle to the south of the existing A428, which would largely be retained. Cranes and other tall construction adverse
distance, at a slightly elevated plant used to construct the Caxton Gibbet junction and skyglow at night would be prominent on the (significant) position in the landscape. The skyline. existing A428 is heavily filtered by
dense vegetation. The tops of vehicles, lighting columns and No of properties 1 Year 1 The elevated sections of the Caxton Gibbet junction and traffic crossing it would be visible in the Moderate Moderate signage can be seen along the background above existing intervening vegetation, which would continue to screen or filter views of adverse Representative viewpoint N/A horizon above existing vegetation. infrastructure and traffic at ground level. (significant) number Traffic on Ermine Street (A1198) is visible, filtered through the roadside At night headlights of vehicles crossing the Caxton Gibbet junction and tall street lighting north of the Approx. distance (km) – 0.4km nearest point boundary vegetation. The landscape junction would be visible on the skyline in area where streetlighting is already a feature of night time to the east and south is currently views. being transformed as part of an urban Value Community extension to Cambourne. Year 15 Proposed planting would have established and this and existing vegetation would be in leaf further Minor Slight screening views of infrastructure and traffic on the Caxton Gibbet junction. adverse Susceptibility Medium Skyglow is apparent to the north west associated with the existing Caxton Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor Gibbet roundabout and services.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 87 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R105 Oak Tree Cottage, New Bungalow - St, Views north towards the existing Construction The construction compound for the Caxton Gibbet junction would be located on the opposite side of the Moderate Moderate Neots Road, Caxton, CB23 3PH Caxton Gibbet roundabout are largely existing A428. The tops of cranes and other tall construction plant may be visible at times, although adverse
screened by bunds north of the heavily filtered by intervening vegetation and partially screened by bunds adjacent to the existing A428. (significant) property on the southern side of the The majority of construction activities would be screened from view. existing A428, in the foreground of At night, lighting associated with the compound immediately north on the opposite side of the A428 would the view. contribute to skyglow. The presence of lighting in views No of properties 3 north and west at night is limited by Year 1 The elevated sections of the Caxton Gibbet junction and traffic crossing it new may be perceptible, Minor Slight dense vegetation and bunds along although substantially screened by existing bunds and heavily filtered by dense, mature vegetation adverse Representative viewpoint N/A number the existing A428. alongside the existing A428. Views at night would be similar to the baseline.
Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 Proposed planting would have established to further screen views of the new Caxton Gibbet junction and Negligible Neutral traffic passing over it. Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R106 North East Farm, Cambridge Road, Eltisley, Views south to the existing A428 are Construction Construction activity would occur in proximity to the south of North East Farm but would be substantially Moderate Moderate PE19 6TR screened or heavily filtered at ground screened by the vegetation which surrounds it and that which lines the northern side of the existing A428, adverse
level by tall hedges surrounding the which would not be affected by the construction works. There would be framed views of construction (significant) property and further by belts of trees activities related to the realignment of the existing A428 and the new dual carriageway further south from and shrubs planted on the north side the access track to the property. There would be distant views east across open farmland towards the of the existing A428. Views east construction of the new dual carriageway and the realignment of the B1040 including at night, albeit across flat farmland towards the screened or filtered by existing vegetation around the property. B1040 St. Ives Road may be more
open due to the position of the property within the plot, including No of properties 1 Year 1 Views south from the farmhouse would be unaffected. There would be a narrow, framed view of the Minor Slight views of vehicle headlights at night. realigned A428 and the new dual carriageway beyond to the south for the access track to the property. adverse Representative viewpoint N/A number There may be distant views east of the new dual carriageway and the realigned B1040 St. Ives Road in the background, albeit filtered or screened by vegetation surrounding the property. Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km nearest point At night in views to the west there would be additional skyglow associated with the Caxton Gibbet junction.
Value Community Year 15 The existing vegetation and new planting would be in leaf, further reducing visibility of the Scheme, such Negligible Slight that it would be barely noticeable the view compared to the baseline. adverse Susceptibility High
Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 88 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R107 Pembroke Farm, Cambridge Road, Eltisley, Views south to the existing A428 and Construction Construction activity would occur in proximity to the south and east of Pembroke Farm but would be Moderate Moderate CB23 3PD east towards the A1198 Ermine substantially screened by the vegetation which surrounds it. Work to realign the existing A428 and the adverse
Street and the existing Caxton Gibbet construction of the new dual carriageway to the south would be visible in the narrow gap formed by the (significant) roundabout are substantially vegetation either side of the farmhouse and the access track, including temporary lighting to illuminate screened by dense groups of trees the works at night. It is possible the tops of cranes and other tall plant may be visible above this around Pembroke Farm and belt of vegetation in places to the east, involved in the construction of the elevated sections of the Caxton Gibbet trees along the existing A428. There junction. may be narrow, framed views from
the front elevation of the farmhouse south of passing traffic on the existing No of properties 1 Year 1 Views south from the farmhouse would be similar to the existing view, but with the addition of traffic on Minor Slight A428, including vehicle headlights at the new, slightly elevated dual carriageway south of the realigned A428. It is also possible, due to the adverse Representative viewpoint N/A night. number close proximity, that traffic crossing the Caxton Gibbet junction would be perceptible, although heavily filtered by vegetation surrounding the property. Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km nearest point At night in views to the west there would be additional skyglow associated with the Caxton Gibbet junction
Value Community Year 15 The existing vegetation and new planting would be in leaf, further reducing visibility of the Scheme, such Negligible Slight that it would be barely noticeable the view compared to the baseline. adverse Susceptibility High
Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 89 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R108 1 - 4 Common Farm Cottages - Brockley Oblique views southwest across a flat Construction Extensive construction activity would be visible across the background of the view to the west. Cranes Major Large Road, Elsworth landscape of agricultural fields which and other tall construction plant would be visible over the tops of existing vegetation constructing the adverse
extend from the foreground across Caxton Gibbet junction. The construction compound and the construction of the northern roundabout of (significant) the middle ground. Mature vegetation the junction would be partially screened by the woodland block in the middle ground. Activities related to along the existing A428 east of the excavation of the balancing pond and borrow pits north of the Scheme would extend north from the Caxton Gibbet junction defines the junction in front of the vegetation which lines the A1198 Ermine Street in the background. background to the south with There would extensive night time lighting across the middle ground and background to the south, vegetation along the A1198 Ermine associated with the compound, and to the west associated with the construction of the Caxton Gibbet Street defining the background to the junction and excavation of borrow pits. west. Traffic on these routes is visible through occasional gaps and in No of properties 4 Year 1 Traffic crossing the elevated Caxton Gibbet junction would be prominent on the skyline in the background Moderate Moderate places above this vegetation. Lighting of the view. Traffic navigating the junction and slip roads on the north side and lighting columns would adverse Representative viewpoint VP51 columns, commercial and highways also be apparent, partially screened by the woodland in the middle ground of the view. The compound to (significant) number signage are visible above vegetation the south and the borrow pit to the west would have been restored to previous agricultural use. along the east bound carriageway of Approx. distance (km) – 0.5 nearest point the existing A428. A large block of At night lighting associated with the Caxton Gibbet junction would extend further north towards Papworth intervening woodland partially Everard in the view to the west at night. screens views of the existing Caxton Value Community Gibbet roundabout. Year 15 Proposed planting would have established to integrate the Scheme into the existing landscape and Minor Slight screen and soften views of the Caxton Gibbet junction. Taller elements such as signage and lighting adverse Susceptibility High Street lighting associated with the columns would remain visible against the sky, through intervening vegetation and over the tops of some existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout is Sensitivity of visual High existing vegetation. receptor visible across and otherwise predominantly dark landscape to the south west. Lighting and skyglow associated with development in Papworth Everard is also visible to the north east at night.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 90 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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R109 Crow’s Nest Farm, The Cottage Crown Nest Properties are located in a narrow Construction There may be glimpses of construction activity filtered through intervening vegetation associated with the Minor Slight Farm - Ermine Street South, Papworth valley, with the land rising to the new Caxton Gibbet junction, including tall plant on the skyline. Construction activities to the east and west adverse
Everard, CB23 3PB south and are surrounded by mature of the junction would be substantially screened by intervening vegetation. trees to the east. Views south are No of properties 2 heavily screened by intervening Year 1 There may be heavily filtered views of traffic on the elevated sections of the new Caxton Gibbet junction Negligible Slight vegetation on field boundaries and in the background. adverse Representative viewpoint VP52 number the rising landform.
Approx. distance (km) – 0.6km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 Views of the new Caxton Gibbet junction would be further screened by deciduous vegetation in leaf, No effect Neutral including planting which would have established on the embankments of the elevated sections. Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R110 2 – 12 (even nos.) Stretham Gardens, Oblique views south across Construction Existing woodland north-west of the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout would be removed opening up Negligible Slight Papworth Everard, CB23 3AF undulating fields towards the existing oblique views of construction in the background. Traffic on the existing A428 and the A1198 Ermine adverse
Caxton Gibbet Roundabout which is Street would remain partially visible. Tall plant involved in the construction of the B1040 St. Ives Road heavily screened by intervening bridge may be visible against the sky in the distance to the south west. vegetation including trees along the Temporary lighting to illuminate the works would be visible to the so south west in the distance, heavily A1198 Ermine Street. Barely screened by intervening vegetation. perceptible, glimpsed views of high sided vehicles travelling on the No of properties 6 Year 1 The traffic and the elevated section of the new Caxton Gibbet junction may be visible in oblique views in Negligible Slight existing A428 in far distance to the the distant background. Views south west of the steeple of St. Pandionia and St. John the Baptist at adverse Representative viewpoint VP52 west. There are more direct but very Eltisley would remain as describe in the baseline. number distant views towards Eltisley to the south west with the steeple of St. Lighting associated with the Eltisley bridge will be visible in the distance to the south west, in the context Approx. distance (km) – 1.1km nearest point Pandionia and St. John the Baptist of existing lighting in the background. just visible on the skyline. Value Community At night, street lighting at Eltisley and Year 15 Views of the new Caxton Gibbet junction would be further screened by deciduous vegetation in leaf, No change Neutral including planting which would have established on the embankments of the elevated sections. Susceptibility Medium headlights from traffic on the existing A428 are visible in the distance to the Sensitivity of visual High receptor southwest.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 91 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R111 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Summers Hill Drive, Papworth Views from the rear of properties and Construction Existing woodland north-west of the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout would be removed opening up Minor Slight Everard, CB23 3AB oblique views from side elevations oblique views of construction in the background. Traffic on the existing A428 and the A1198 Ermine adverse
south across undulating fields Street would remain partially visible. Tall plant involved in the construction of the B1040 St. Ives Road 7 Stretham Gardens, Papworth Everard, towards the existing Caxton Gibbet bridge may be visible against the sky in the distance to the south west. CB23 3AF Roundabout which is heavily Temporary lighting to illuminate the works would be visible to the south and south west in the distance, screened by intervening vegetation heavily screened by intervening vegetation. including trees along the A1198 Ermine Street. Barely perceptible, No of properties 6 Year 1 The traffic and the elevated section of the new Caxton Gibbet junction may be visible to the south in the Minor Slight glimpsed views of high sided vehicles distant background. Oblique views south west of the steeple of St. Pandionia and St. John the Baptist at adverse Representative viewpoint VP52 travelling on the existing A428 in far Eltisley would remain as existing. number distance to the west. There are more direct but very distant views towards Lighting associated with the Eltisley bridge will be visible in the distance to the south west, and the Approx. distance (km) – 1.1km nearest point Eltisley to the south west with the Caxton Gibbet junction to the south, in the context of existing lighting in the background. steeple of St. Pandionia and St. John Value Community the Baptist just visible on the skyline. Year 15 Views of the new Caxton Gibbet junction would be further screened by deciduous vegetation in leaf, Negligible Slight including planting which would have established on the embankments of the elevated sections. adverse Susceptibility Medium At night, street lighting at Eltisley and headlights from traffic on the existing Sensitivity of visual High receptor A428 are visible in the distance to the southwest. to the south, street lighting around the roundabout at the southern edge of Papworth Everard on the A1198 illuminates the middle ground. Lighting associated with the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout is perceptible in the distance.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 92 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R112 2 - 5 - Mill Court, Papworth Everard, Views from the front of properties and Construction Existing woodland north-west of the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout would be removed opening up Minor Slight oblique views from side elevations oblique views of construction in the background. Traffic on the existing A428 and the A1198 Ermine adverse CB23 3AD south across undulating fields Street would remain partially visible. Tall plant involved in the construction of the B1040 St. Ives Road 2 - 32 (even nos.) Summers Hill Drive, towards the existing Caxton Gibbet bridge may be visible against the sky in the distance to the south west. Papworth Everard, CB23 3AA Roundabout which is heavily Temporary lighting to illuminate the works would be visible to the south in the distance, heavily screened screened by intervening vegetation by intervening vegetation. including trees along the A1198 Ermine Street. Barely perceptible, No of properties 20 Year 1 The traffic and the elevated section of the new Caxton Gibbet junction may be visible to the south in the Minor Slight glimpsed views of high sided vehicles distant background. Oblique views south west of the steeple of St. Pandionia and St. John the Baptist at adverse Representative viewpoint VP52 travelling on the existing A428 in far Eltisley would remain as existing. number distance to the west. There are more direct but very distant views towards Lighting associated with Caxton Gibbet junction to the south would be visible in the context of existing Approx. distance (km) – 1.1km nearest point Eltisley to the south west with the lighting in the background. steeple of St. Pandionia and St. John Value Community the Baptist just visible on the skyline. Year 15 Views of the new Caxton Gibbet junction would be further screened by deciduous vegetation in leaf, Negligible Slight including planting which would have established on the embankments of Caxton Gibbet junction. adverse Susceptibility Medium At night, street lighting. to the south around the roundabout at the Sensitivity of visual High receptor southern edge of Papworth Everard on the A1198 illuminates the middle ground. Lighting associated with the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout is perceptible in the distance.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 93 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R113 Wintringham Development There are views east towards the Construction Temporary traffic management and tall construction equipment would be visible at the Cambridge Road Major Large Cambridge Road roundabout and junction and machinery used to excavate the new dual carriageway, would also be visible in the middle adverse
south towards the existing A428 in distance looking east and south. There would be views south of the existing A428 of construction works (significant) the foreground and are partially to the new dual carriageway beyond the pylons in the middle ground, in the context of extensive screened by bunds and filtered by construction activity related to the new Wintringham development. Views would extend into the distance young vegetation on the northern towards the ridge marked by Potton Road, filtered by vegetation in the foreground and on intervening boundary adjacent to the existing field boundaries. A428. There are views south and Temporary construction lighting to illuminate compounds and the works to construct the Cambridge Road east across the extensive junction would extend the influence of lighting in views looking south and east of this receptor. construction site of the new Wintringham development of the No of properties 10 Year 1 There would be views south through intervening vegetation in the foreground and on field boundaries of Major Large existing A428 towards the distant the new dual carriageway extending south across the agricultural landscape. Views would include the adverse Representative viewpoint VP34 ridge line marked by Potton Road Footbridge at Wintringham Brook and the realigned Potton Road in the background. There would be (significant) number with tall pylons in the middle ground views east, of the Cambridge Road junction filtered by intervening vegetation. and the Little Barford Power Station Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km nearest point and tower cranes on the skyline in the Lighting associated with the Cambridge Road junction would extend the influence of night time lighting distant background. further east in oblique views. Value Community Year 15 Planting proposed as part of the Wintringham Development, now established, would screen and heavily Moderate Moderate At night, lighting around the existing filter views south over the existingg A428 towards the new dual carriageway and east towards the adverse Susceptibility High Cambridge Road roundabout and Cambridge Road junction. Glimpses of traffic and taller elements may remain evident through gaps or (significant) west along Cambridge Road is visible Sensitivity of visual High above vegetation. This planting would also reduce the impact of lighting on night time views to the east. receptor through intervening roadside vegetation. To the west and north more extensive lighting associated with settled edge of St. Neots contributes to sky glow.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
R114 The Range, Potton Road, Abbotsley, PE19 6XJ There are views north-west from Construction During construction there would be limited, middle distance views of the earthworks and heavy plant Moderate Moderate the car park located in north-east and vehicles operating due to undulating landform and the gaps in intervening vegetation. The adverse
corner of the site. The view is construction would be perceptible but would not alter the overall balance of features and elements (significant) across gently undulating fields with that comprise the view. intervening vegetation and the Little No of properties 9 Barford Power Station and crane Year 1 There would be filtered views of traffic on the proposed dual carriageway through gaps in Moderate Moderate compound in the background. intervening vegetation. The Scheme would be seen in context of the Little Barford Power Station adverse Representative viewpoint VP20 and crane compound in the background. (significant) number There are middle distance views west across the fields limited by tall Approx. distance (km) – 0.3km nearest point belts of trees surrounding the plot. Longer distance views across Value Community arable fields through gaps are Year 15 The proposed planting would have established to screen traffic on the Scheme. The proposed Minor Slight Susceptibility filtered by intervening vegetation woodland and hedgerow planting would enhance landscape elements present in the view. adverse High along the field boundaries Sensitivity of visual receptor High
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 94 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effects
R115 Roxton Garden Centre Bungalow, Roxton, This property lies within and central to Construction Views of the Scheme would be limited to tops of cranes seen over the tops of the existing conifers and Negligible Slight Bedford, MK44 3DY the Roxton Garden Centre. The neighbouring commercial properties. This would include the equipment used in the construction of adverse (not
immediate views from this property Roxton Road bridge to the north, Kelpie Marina access track and the Black Cat junction. significant) No of properties are of the rear of Roxton Garden 1 Centre, storage warehouses, lorry Year 1 Views of the Scheme beyond the boundary will screened due to the close proximity of the neighbouring No change Neutral (not and HGV parking, nursery plant and commercial buildings and existing tall, mature trees which enclose the garden centre. significant) Representative viewpoint N/A external material storage. Views east, number west, south and north are screened by neighbouring commercial Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km properties preventing views beyond nearest point the boundary of the garden centre. Value Community Between these buildings tall, mature Year 15 Views of the Scheme beyond the boundary will screened due to the close proximity of the neighbouring No change Neutral (not evergreen conifer trees, screen views commercial buildings and existing conifers. significant) beyond the boundary of the Susceptibility Low surrounding garden centre.
Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 95 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
1.4 Visual effects schedule: commercial properties
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C1 Roxton Garden Centre, Bedford Road, Short to middle distance, open views Construction There would be views immediately north of extensive construction works including earthworks, Major Moderate Roxton, Bedford, MK44 3DY across the fields on northern side of construction traffic and operating heavy plant vehicles. A substantial part of vegetation on the fields north adverse
Bedford Road from the front of the of Barford Road would be removed. This would open up the views beyond. There would be views north- (significant) nursery looking north and northeast. east of cranes and other tall lifting machines needed for construction of the A1 (ground -1) and the Black Filtered views north-east of traffic on Cat junction. There would be views north of the demolition of the existing Roxton Road bridge over the the existing Black Cat roundabout. A421 and the construction of a new one. There would be views north-east of a satellite compound west of Glimpsed views north-west of the Roxton Road and of topsoil storage on the field. The construction of the Scheme would be dominant in A421 over bridge through gaps these views. between screening vegetation along No of properties Not determined the road from the nursery car park Year 1 The view north-east would comprise of extensive Black Cat junction. Vehicles would be elevated in views Moderate Slight are also possible. and there would be additional source of light within the view. Views north and north-east across the fields adverse Representative viewpoint VP4 number would include Roxton Road link and the bridge on the embankments which would not be screened by vegetation. However, these elements would be seen in the context of the existing road infrastructure. Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 The proposed planting would have established to provide substantial screening. Views of the new Roxton Minor Slight Road on the embankments and the bridge would be screened by woodland planting. Views of the Black adverse Susceptibility Low Cat junction would be screened by belts of trees and shrubs; however, the elevated sections of the Black Sensitivity of visual Low Cat junction would remain visible within the view. receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C2 Gleneden Plant Sales, Great North Road, Views east of the A1 filtered by belts Construction There would be immediate views east of the extensive construction works due to removal of existing Major Moderate Chawston, MK44 3BE of trees along the lay-by. Views south vegetation along the A1 and the demolition of Brook Cottage. There would be views of earthworks adverse
of the Black Cat services are filtered including widening of the A1 and excavations to create the cutting for the A1 (ground -1). Construction (significant) by boundary vegetation. vehicles and machinery would be present in short distance views. Filtered views south would include the demolition of the Black Cat services, earthworks, construction traffic and cranes for the construction of the Black Cat junction and Roxton Road link.
No of properties Not determined Year 1 The immediate views east would comprise large-scale road infrastructure and new signage and lighting. Major Slight The view would be open, as the proposed planting would have not established. There would be filtered adverse Representative viewpoint N/A number views south of the Roxton Road link (north) and the Black Cat junction. The elevated sections of the Black Cat junction would be especially dominant in views to the south. Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 The proposed planting would have established to provide substantial screening. There would be views Moderate Slight east across new road infrastructure partially screened by the proposed hedgerow. Tree planting north - adverse Susceptibility Low west of the Black Cat junction would provide screening of the Roxton Road link road; however, the Sensitivity of visual Low elevated sections of the junction would remain visible within the background of the view. receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 96 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C3 10 Riverside Farm, Great North Road, There are immediate views west of Construction There would be immediate views west of the extensive construction works. Brook Cottages and Major Moderate Chawston, MK44 3BE the A1 through gaps in the hedgerow vegetation on the western side of the A1 would be removed. This would open up the views of the adverse
and planting along the entrance track. Gleneden plant hire compound and across the fields. There would be views of extensive earthworks (significant) Oblique, views south of traffic on the including widening of the A1 and excavations to create the cutting for the A1 (ground -1). Construction existing Black Cat roundabout in the vehicles and machinery would be present in views. far distance, from upper floors. Oblique views south would include cranes and tall equipment used for the construction of the Black Cat junction. This part of the construction would be a dominant feature of the view.
No of properties Not determined Year 1 The immediate views west would comprise of the large-scale road infrastructure and new signage and Major Moderate lighting features. The view would remain open, as the proposed planting would have not established by adverse Representative viewpoint VP6 number then. The proposed Black Cat junction, especially the elevated sections, would be a dominant feature of (significant) the oblique view south. Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 The proposed planting would have established to provide substantial screening. There would be views Moderate Slight west across new road infrastructure of Gleneden plant hire compound and fields, partially screened by adverse Susceptibility Low the proposed hedgerow. Sensitivity of visual Low receptor Tree planting in the northwest of the elevated Black Cat junction would provide screening; however, the elevated sections of the junction would remain visible within the view.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C4 The Woodlands, Maple Tree Farm - Views east and south towards the Construction Construction of the new Roxton Road link road would be visible in close proximity to the east. Major Moderate Chawston Lane, MK44 3BH Wyboston existing A428 and A1 are heavily Construction of the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction would also be visible in the middle adverse
filtered by dense, mature vegetation. distance, made slightly more visible by the loss of intervening vegetation along South Brook in the middle (significant) The traffic along the existing A1 and ground. The demolition of the Shell garage, hotel and business on the eastern side of the A1 would be existing Black Cat roundabout are partially visible in the middle distance. perceptible through the vegetation. No of properties 2 Year 1 The new Roxton Road link would be visible to the east in the foreground of the view. Traffic, including Moderate Slight high sided vehicles would be prominent in the view. There would be glimpsed views of the elevated adverse Representative viewpoint VP10 number sections of the Black Cat junction and traffic in the background, filtered by vegetation along South Brook.
Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 Existing mature trees in leaf would heavily filter views of the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction, Minor Slight including vehicles and lighting columns, in the background. The new Roxton Road link road would be adverse Susceptibility Low visible in the foreground. Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 97 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C5 Wyboston Service Station, McDonald's, Immediate views west of the A1 and Construction Immediate views west would include works to the carriageway, construction traffic on the A1, traffic Moderate Slight Great North Road, MK44 3AA of screening vegetation and houses management and additional road signage. No part of the construction along the A1 would be visible due adverse
on the other side of the road. to the distance. Glimpsed views of fields. View north- No of properties Not determined Year 1 Improvements to the A1, including safety barriers would be visible, but in the context of the existing Negligible Neutral west of footbridge. highway. Representative viewpoint VP11 number
Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 Effects would be as reported in year 1 of operation. Negligible Neutral Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C6 Wyboston Water Sports Centre, Great North Views west of the A1 are screened Construction There would be oblique, filtered views west of additional construction traffic present on the A1 from upper Negligible Slight Road, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AL from ground level. Possible oblique floors. adverse
views west of the A1 filtered by screening vegetation along the road No of properties Not determined Year 1 No part of the Scheme would be visible as intervening vegetation and mature woodland would screen Negligible Neutral from upper floors. Large-scale pylons views of the Scheme. Representative viewpoint N/A in close proximity are detracting number landscape feature present in the view. Approx. distance (km) – 0.7km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 Effects would be as reported in year 1 of operation. Negligible Neutral Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 98 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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C7 The Waterfront Hotel and SPA, Wyboston Middle distance views west across Construction Construction activity would be screened by intervening buildings and vegetation. No change Neutral Lakes Golf Centre, CEMEX St. Neots grassland are foreshortened by a belt
Concrete Plant, Great North Road, of trees and shrubs along the A1, with Wyboston, MK44 3AL the tops of lighting columns along the A1 visible above. Large-scale pylons in close proximity are detracting No of properties Not determined Year 1 No part of the construction activity would be discernible within views. No change Neutral feature within the view. Representative viewpoint N/A number
Approx. distance (km) – 1km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 No part of the construction activity would be discernible within views. No change Neutral Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C8 Wyboston Lakes Business and Leisure, Direct and filtered views north-west of Construction During the construction there would be views north-west of construction traffic, additional signs and traffic Negligible Slight Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 Great North Road. Open views east management on the Great North Road. No part of the construction would be visible due to the distance. adverse
3BY across field with Little Barford Station in the background and crane hire company in the background. Large- No of properties Not determined Year 1 No part of the Scheme would be visible as intervening vegetation and mature woodland would screen Negligible Neutral scale pylons in close proximity are views of the Scheme. Representative viewpoint N/A detracting landscape feature present number in views. Approx. distance (km) – 1.3km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 Effects would be as reported in year 1 of operation. Negligible Neutral Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 99 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C9 Wyboston Phoenix Park businesses adjacent Short distance view south filtered by Construction Filtered views south and west would include construction traffic on the A1, traffic management and Negligible Slight to the existing A428, Wyboston, PE19 8EP, tree belt of the existing A1 flyover. additional road signage. No part of the construction along the A1 would be visible due to the distance and adverse
PE19 8EN, PE19 8EW Filtered views west of traffic on the intervening landform and vegetation. A1 and fields on the western side of the road, from upper floors. Views No of properties Not determined Year 1 No part of the Scheme would be visible due to the distance and intervening landform and vegetation. No change Neutral east, filtered in places by vegetation Representative viewpoint N/A and fences, of traffic on the Great number North Road with lighting columns and traffic lights. The large-scale pylons Approx. distance (km) – 1.4km nearest point are a detracting feature present in views. Value Limited Year 15 No part of the Scheme would be visible due to the distance and intervening landform and vegetation. No change Neutral Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C10 Wyboston Phoenix Park businesses adjacent Middle distance views south of the Construction Middle distance views south and west would include construction traffic on the A1, traffic management Negligible Slight to the existing A1, Wyboston, PE19 8EP, existing A1 flyover, partially screened and additional road signage. No part of the construction along the A1 would be visible due to the adverse
PE19 8EW by neighbouring buildings and tree distance. belts. Views west of traffic on A1 are filtered by tree belts and across fields No of properties Not determined Year 1 No part of the Scheme would be visible due to the distance and intervening landform and vegetation. No change Neutral on the western side of the road from Representative viewpoint N/A upper floors. The large-scale pylons number are detracting feature present in views. Approx. distance (km) – 1.5km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 No part of the Scheme would be visible due to the distance and intervening landform and vegetation. No change Neutral Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 100 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
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Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C11 Businesses in Colmworth Business Park Majority of views south of the existing Construction Views south would include construction traffic on the existing A428, traffic management and additional Negligible Slight adjacent to the existing A428 and Great A428 are screened by mature road signage from upper floors. No part of the construction along the A1 would be visible due to the and adverse North Road: PE19 8YP, PE19 8ER, PE19 vegetation along the road. Possible intervening landform and vegetation. 8YX, PE19 8EN, PE19 8JJ views of moving traffic on the existing A428 from upper floors. No of properties Not determined Year 1 No part of the Scheme would be visible due to the distance. There would be less traffic on the existing No change Neutral A428 present in views as a result of the Scheme. Representative viewpoint N/A number
Approx. distance (km) – 1.7km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 No part of the Scheme would be visible due to the distance. There would be less traffic on the existing No change Neutral A428 present in views as a result of the Scheme. Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C12 TESCO Barford Road, Eynesbury, TESCO Glimpsed views south of the existing Construction Glimpsed views south of the construction traffic on the existing A428, traffic management and additional Negligible Slight Barford Road, Eynesbury, PE19 2SA, PE19 A428, screened by tree belt along the road signage. No part of the construction would be visible due to the distance adverse
2LN, PE19 2SA, PE19 2LN road, filtering views of the Generation Business Park beyond. Large-scale pylons in close proximity are No of properties Not determined Year 1 No part of the Scheme would be visible due to the distance. There would be less traffic on the existing No change Neutral detracting feature within the view. A428 present in views as a result of the Scheme. Representative viewpoint N/A number Approx. distance (km) – 0.9km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 No part of the Scheme would be visible due to the distance. There would be less traffic on the existing No change Neutral A428 present in views as a result of the Scheme. Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 101 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
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Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C13 Generation Businesses Park adjacent to the Views north of the existing, elevated Construction Filtered views north would include construction traffic on the existing A428, traffic management and Negligible Slight existing A428 PE19 6WI, PE19 6WA, PE19 section of the existing A428 filtered additional road signage. No part of the construction would be visible due to the distance and intervening adverse
6WE, PE19 6YH, PE29 6RE, PE19 6YQ, by tree belts along the road with the vegetation. PE19 6WB Tesco supermarket beyond. Views south of Little Barford Power Station, a crane hire business and large No of properties Not determined Year 1 No part of the Scheme would be visible due to the distance and intervening vegetation. There would be No change Neutral pylons in close proximity. less traffic on the existing A428 present in views as a result of the Scheme. Representative viewpoint N/A number
Approx. distance (km) – 0.5km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 No part of the Scheme would be visible due to the distance and intervening vegetation. There would be No change Neutral less traffic on the existing A428 present in views as a result of the Scheme. Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effects
C14 Alington Top Farm, Barford Road, Little Oblique views west across undulating Construction Construction activity would extend across the view in close proximity. This would include the excavation Major Large Barford, PE19 6YE fields of the ECML filtered by the field of the cutting through Alington Hill and the construction of the farm accommodation bridge. Cranes and adverse
boundary vegetation and vegetation other tall construction plant would be visible over the tops of existing vegetation. (significant) No of properties along the railway line. Views south of 1 undulating fields intersected by dense Year 1 Due to the close proximity of the Scheme it would remain visible in the view. The tops of high sided Moderate Moderate hedgerows with trees, foreshortened vehicles may be visible in the cutting to the north and south, albeit screened or filtered by existing adverse vegetation around the farm complex. (significant) Representative viewpoint N/A by clumps of woodland on Alington number Hill. Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 The Scheme would remain perceptible through woodland mitigation planting on the tops of the cutting Negligible Slight and along Potton Road. adverse (significant) Susceptibility High
Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 102 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
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Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C15 Stuart Memorial Hall, Church St, Tempsford, There are open views east of the Construction The erection of an advanced warning sign would be visible in the middle ground to the north, partially Minor Slight Sandy SG19 2AW busy A1 in close proximity, with screened by existing vegetation on the northern boundary of the hall car park and in the context of the adverse
dense vegetation on the opposite busy A1. side lining the road. Views north No of properties Not determined Year 1 The gantry would be filtered in views to the north by existing vegetation on the edge of the hall car park. It Minor Slight include a footbridge across the A1 would be illuminated at night, drawing attention to it. adverse Representative viewpoint VP13 against a wooded skyline. number Approx. distance (km) – 1.3km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 The view would remain similar to year one of operation with visibility slightly reduced as intervening Minor Slight vegetation would be in leaf. adverse Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C16 Flamingo Flowers, Great N Rd, Sandy SG19 There are views east of the A1 in Construction There would be close distance views of the temporary vehicle recovery area including temporary offices, Minor Slight 2AJ close proximity, including the welfare facilities and lighting, in the context of the operational facilities within the site and the existing A1. adverse
elevated graded separate junction with Church Street to the north. No of properties Not determined Year 1 The land would be returned to its current use after construction and views would be as existing. No change Neutral Representative viewpoint N/A number
Approx. distance (km) – 2.9km nearest point Value Limited Year 15 There would be no visibility of the Scheme by this receptor. The vehicle recovery area would have been No change Neutral removed and the mature vegetation along the boundary would prevent views beyond the industrial Susceptibility Low estate. Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment scenario Change in view Magnitude of Significance no. effect of effect
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Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 103 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
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C18 Eynesbury Warehouse and Eynesbury Plant View only from the entrance area, Construction There would be close-distance views of earthworks, heavy plant and vehicles including cranes used for Major Moderate Hire - Potton Road, Abbotsley, PE19 6XJ mostly to the south and east. Views construction of the new B1046 bridge. Immediate views east would include temporary topsoil storage adverse
north and west are screened by areas, which would foreshorten panoramic views. There would be views north of the construction (significant) surrounding vegetation. Panoramic compound located south of the B1046 and vehicles. The construction would be a dominant feature of the view across sparsely vegetated fields view. towards Cotton Wind Farm to the No of properties Not determined Year 1 There would be immediate views north of the realigned B1046 including the bridge across the new dual Major Moderate north-east, ECML railway line north- carriageway. There would be views west of the tops of vehicles travelling on the new dual carriageway in adverse Representative viewpoint VP24 west, Little Barford Power Station, cutting. The Scheme would be a dominant feature of the view seen in context of other major (significant) number industrial estate and crane compound infrastructure including the ECML, Little Barford Power station and wind farm in the distance. south-west. Filtered views of traffic on Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point the existing A428 and B1046.
Value Community Year 15 The proposed planting would have established to screen views of the Scheme. Panoramic views across Moderate Slight open, large-scale fields would be replaced by short distance views of vegetation. adverse Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C19 Businesses adjacent to Cromwell Road, / Views east limited by vegetation Construction There would be filtered, long-distance views east of earthworks, operating heavy plant vehicles, topsoil Moderate Slight Marston Road, Eynesbury, PE19 1QL, PE19 along the ECML from ground level. storage areas and lifting equipment for the Footbridge in the background. Views would be beyond the adverse
2ET, PE19 1QN, PE19 2HB, PE19 2HN, Views above towards the existing ECML and in the context of construction related to the Wintringham development in the middle ground. PE19 2HF A428 are filtered in places by vegetation. Large pylons, rail infrastructure and passing high speed No of properties Not determined Year 1 There would be views east of new road infrastructure in the distance. The view would include pedestrian Negligible Slight trains are detracting features within footbridge and dual carriageway in places on the embankments. The Scheme would be seen in context adverse Representative viewpoint N/A the view. number of the ECML and the existing A428 and new residential development at Wintringham.
Approx. distance (km) – 1.1km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 The proposed planting would have established to screen the majority of the Scheme. No change Neutral Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 104 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C20 Eltisley Manor, Cambridge Road, Eynesbury, Views north of the existing A428, Construction There would be views of construction traffic going to the compound located between Fox Brook and Minor Slight PE19 6SR filtered by mature tree belts. Views existing A428, traffic management and additional road signage. Views of the construction compound and adverse
south across large fields intersected the construction of the bridleway footbridge would be screened by vegetation. by field boundary vegetation and No of properties Not determined Year 1 The Scheme would be screened by intervening vegetation along the existing A428. Negligible Neutral blocks of woodland, partially Representative viewpoint VP40 screened by groups of trees adjacent number to Eltisley Manor. Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 Effects would be as reported in year 1 of operation. Negligible Neutral Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C21 Car Wash and The Paradise Gardens Immediate views north of the existing Construction Immediate views north of the construction traffic on the existing A428, additional road signage and traffic Moderate Slight Restaurant, Cambridge Road, Croxton, PE19 A428 in the foreground, across the management. There would be middle distance views of construction compound west of Toseland Road. adverse 6SS fields in the middle ground and blocks There would be views of earthworks, operating heavy plants vehicles and cranes used for construction of of woodland in the background. Toseland bridge. These views are filtered in places by intervening vegetation. The Scheme would be Large-scale pylons and wind turbines perceptible but not alter to overall balance of features and elements that comprise the existing view. are visible in the background. No of properties Not determined Year 1 There would be less traffic on the existing A428 present in the foreground, but partially screened views of Moderate Slight the Scheme across the middle ground to the north including the Toseland Road bridge elevated on the adverse Representative viewpoint VP42 number embankments.
Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km nearest point Value Limited Year 15 The proposed planting would have established to further limit views north of the Scheme. High sided Minor Slight vehicles would remain visible in the middle ground. adverse Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 105 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C22 Whitehall Farm Units, Cambridge Rd, Views are contained due to large Construction During construction there would be views of tree removal works along Toseland Road. Partial loss of the Minor Slight Croxton, PE19 6SS warehouses opening into the vegetation would not result in open views due to warehouses acting as a screen. Therefore, views would adverse courtyard, fence and belt of mature remain contained within the courtyard. There would be views of intensified construction traffic on trees surrounding the plot. There are Toseland Road from the entrance to Whitehall House Units. short distance views of Toseland No of properties Not determined Year 1 There would be views of the southern end of the realigned Toseland Road to the west in the foreground, Minor Slight Road at the entrance. with glimpses of the new dual carriageway extending further west into the background. adverse Representative viewpoint N/A number
Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 Proposed planting and existing vegetation in leaf would further limit views of the Scheme. Negligible Neutral Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C23 Cambridge Road, Croxton, PE19 6ST The receptor is located south of the Construction Construction activity would be screened by existing, intervening vegetation. However, construction traffic Negligible Neutral existing A428. Views north are traveling along the existing A428 would be visible through glimpsed views through the woodland. heavily filtered by dense woodland No of properties Not determined Year 1 There would be no discernible change from the baseline situation. Negligible Neutral vegetation with traffic barely Representative viewpoint N/A discernible in the background of the number view. Approx. distance (km) – 1km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 There would be no discernible change from the baseline situation. Negligible Neutral Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 106 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C24 Pond Farm, Caxton Drift, Eltisley, PE19 6TJ The extent of views cluster are limited Construction Views northwest towards the construction of the Scheme would be substantially screened by existing Negligible Neutral by the landform which lies between woodland such that construction activities would be barely perceptible on the skyline. the existing A428 and the receptor. No of properties Not determined Year 1 The view north would be heavily filtered by existing vegetation such that the Scheme would be barely Negligible Neutral Views are dominated by arable fields perceptible in the background. Representative viewpoint VP48 on the south facing slope extending number from the foreground to the ridgeline in the distance. In the distant Approx. distance (km) – 1.1km nearest point background, the roofs of large agricultural barns are visible, Value Community although heavily filtered by Year 15 Effects would be as reported in year 1 of operation. Negligible Neutral Susceptibility intervening vegetation. To the right of Low the view, large buildings on the Sensitivity of visual Low western side of Cambourne are receptor visible in the far distance. The existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout is located to the right of the block of woodland in the middle ground at the centre of the view, screened by intervening vegetation. The route of the Scheme lies in the background, in front of the barns and woodland visible on the skyline.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C25 176, 180 - Ermine Street, Caxton, CB23 3PG Oblique views north are screened by Construction Views of construction would be limited to distant glimpses to the north west of the construction of the new Negligible Slight boundary vegetation and large dual carriageway , but heavily filtered by intervening vegetation. adverse agricultural sheds. This long-distance No of properties Not determined Year 1 Views of the Scheme would be limited to distant glimpses to the north west of the construction of the new Negligible Slight view includes the existing lighting dual carriageway , but heavily filtered by intervening vegetation. adverse Representative viewpoint VP49 columns, signage and buildings at the number services at the existing Caxton Gibbet
roundabout. Approx. distance (km) – 1.5km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 Existing vegetation in leaf would further screen views of the Scheme, which would be barely perceptible No change Neutral in the distant background. Susceptibility High Sensitivity of visual High receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 107 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C26 Institutions and businesses adjacent to the Glimpsed views north-west from Construction There would be distant, glimpsed views of construction traffic on the existing A428 and A1198. There Minor Slight Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, CB23 6FR Cambourne Village College across would be views of cranes used for the construction of elevated sections of the Caxton Gibbet junction on adverse fields of traffic on the existing A428 the skyline above existing vegetation. and A1198. Views of upper part of No of properties Not determined Year 1 There would be distant views north-west of the elevated traffic crossing the Caxton Gibbet junction. Minor Slight lighting columns around and on the These elements of the view would be perceptible but not alter to the overall balance of features and adverse Representative viewpoint VP50 approaches to the Caxton Gibbet elements. number junction and services. Views north- west from Cambourne Business Park Approx. distance (km) – 0.7km nearest point of the existing A428 and Caxton Gibbet roundabout are screened by Value Community the surrounding tree belt. Year 15 The proposed planting would have established, limiting views to the tops of high sided vehicles on the Negligible Slight Caxton Gibbet junction. adverse Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C27 Businesses south of the existing A428 Immediate views north-east of the Construction Immediate views north of extensive earthworks, cranes and other tall equipment constructing the Caxton Major Moderate Cambridge Road, Papworth Everard CB3 existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout Gibbet junction. There would be views of construction compounds and traffic, additional signs and traffic adverse 8PD and north of traffic on the existing management in close proximity. Part of the view north would be screened by an existing clump of (significant) A428 in the foreground. woodland east of the car wash on the opposite side of the existing A428. Due to the loss of boundary vegetation during construction views south and east would open onto earthworks. Construction activity would be the dominant feature of the view. No of properties Not determined Year 1 There would be views north of large embankments supporting the elevated sections of the Caxton Gibbet Moderate Slight junction. The road leading connecting to the realigned A1198 beneath the junction would be prominent in adverse Representative viewpoint N/A number the foreground.
Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 Proposed planting would have established. Proposed woodland would screen views north of the Minor Slight embankments of the junction. Views south across the fields would be screened by woodland planting. adverse Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 108 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C28 Caxton Gibbet Services, Ermine Street, Immediate views north of the existing Construction There would be views north across extensive earthworks with heavy plant, vehicles and large lifting Major Slight Caxton, CB23 3AS Caxton Gibbet roundabout and traffic equipment for the construction of the Caxton Gibbet junction. There would be views of construction adverse on the existing A428 from the north- compound and traffic, additional signs and traffic managements. west corner of the services. Views The construction would be the dominant feature of the view. north from the car park are screened No of properties Not determined by a belt of trees and shrubs. Year 1 There would be immediate views north of large embankments supporting the junction and the re- Moderate Slight modelled Caxton Gibbet junction in the foreground. There would be new signs and lamp posts present in adverse Representative viewpoint N/A number the view. The Scheme would be the dominant feature of the view.
Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 The proposed vegetation would have established. Proposed planting would filter views north of the Minor Slight embankments of the junction with traffic visible on the skyline. There would be views of the remodelled adverse Susceptibility Low Caxton Gibbet junction in the foreground. Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C29 Papworth Hotel, Ermine Street South, Buildings are enclosed by mature Construction Views west would be open due to removal of vegetation on the western side of the A1198. The view Major Moderate Papworth Everard, CB23 3PB vegetation, which screens views of would comprise of the earthworks and heavy plant and machinery excavating the borrow pits area and adverse the existing A428. Views west across the re-alignment works on the existing A428. The temporary topsoil storage areas would be visible in the (significant) fields, filtered by trees. distance. Immediate views of the construction traffic on the A1198, traffic management and additional road signage. Views east of the excavation of borrow pits would be heavily filtered by vegetation around the property. No of properties Not determined Year 1 There would be open, views west of the Caxton Gibbet junction dumbbell link Road and the existing A428 Moderate Moderate re-alignment in the foreground. adverse Representative viewpoint N/A number (significant)
Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 The proposed planting would have established to provide substantial screening. Views of the A1198 Minor Slight would be foreshortened by the linear belt of trees and shrubs. adverse Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 109 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
C30 Papworth Business Park, Stirling Way, Views south screened by vegetation Construction Glimpses of the activities related to the excavation of the borrow pits would be possible over the tops of No change Neutral Papworth Everard, CB23 3GY, CB23 3GX along the boundary and intervening these intervening vegetation. The construction activities related to the Caxton Gibbet junction and the vegetation marking field boundaries. new dual carriageway would not be visible due to the intervening vegetation, landform and distance. No of properties Not determined Year 1 No part of the Scheme would be visible due to the screening vegetation and distance. No change Neutral Representative viewpoint N/A number
Approx. distance (km) – 0.9km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 No part of the Scheme would be visible due to the screening vegetation and distance. No change Neutral Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 110 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
1.5 Visual effects schedule: public receptors
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
H1 A1 Views comprise industrial and Construction Views in proximity of the Black Cat junction and to the south would become more open as a result of Major Slight commercial units on the urban fringe building demolition and partial removal of existing vegetation. The construction works in proximity to the adverse of St. Neots at the northern part of the Black Cat junction would include extensive earthworks. Views would comprise cranes and other tall plant A1. Partially screened views across constructing the elevated sections of the junction and excavating the A1 (ground -1). There would be the fields and Quarry Restoration views of the main compound and topsoil storage east of the Black Cat junction and open views of the Area at the existing Black Cat earthworks and construction plant needed for construction of the Kelpie Marina access road from the roundabout. Glimpsed views across River Great Ouse bridge. The Construction activities would be the prominent feature of view along this large fields with intervening section of the A1. Gantries at Tempsford and Wyboston would be installed during this phase. These vegetation along field boundaries features would be seen in the context of an already urban view with multiple elements of road south of the existing Black Cat infrastructure within the existing view. roundabout. Open views across the No of properties N/A Year 1 At year 1 of operation, there would be views of new large infrastructure including the elevated sections of Major Slight river and the river floodplain, the Black Cat junction and A1 (ground -1). Views from the River Great Ouse bridge would include the adverse Representative viewpoint VP13, VP3, VP8, disrupted by large pylons and Kelpie new Kelpie Marina access road on embankments. The Scheme would replace views of existing number VP11 Marina Boat Yard, at the River Great infrastructure in the view. Ouse crossing. Lighting columns, Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point road safety devices and signage line large parts of the route. Value Limited Year 15 By year 15 of operation, the proposed planting would have established to provide substantial screening Moderate Slight and break up the scale of the embankments. The Black Cat junction would be a dominant feature within adverse Susceptibility Low the view. The Scheme would form a noticeable feature of the view. Sensitivity of visual Negligible receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
H2 A421 The majority of views along this Construction Views of construction activity would be extensive when travelling east on approach to the Black Cat Major Slight section of the A421 are restricted by junction. During construction views would become more open due to the removal of existing bunds and adverse bunds and mature vegetation either vegetation. There would be immediate views of earthworks and construction plant widening the road. The side of the road. There are occasional views would include cranes and other tall plant needed for construction of the new Roxton Road bridge short duration views south across and the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction. New road signage and traffic management measures small open fields, separated from the would be dominant in views. road by wooden fences, with No of properties N/A Year 1 At year 1 of operation, mitigation planting would not have established and therefore views would remain Major Slight intervening vegetation and houses in more open, partially screened by the replaced bunds up to Roxton Road bridge. East of the Roxton Road adverse Representative viewpoint N/A the background. number bridge the A421 would become dominant on the skyline above the Black Cat junction.
Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 By year 15 of operation, the proposed planting would have established to mitigate the vegetation lost Moderate Slight during the construction and would screen views across the fields up to Roxton Road bridge. adverse Susceptibility Low Embankments of the Roxton Road bridge would be screened by the proposed vegetation. Long-distance Sensitivity of visual Negligible views of the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction would remain open. receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 111 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
H3 Roxton Road Long-distance views across fields, Construction Views of construction activity would be extensive. There would be close-distance views of construction Major Moderate include traffic on the A421 and the works, cranes and other tall plant used for construction of the new Roxton Road bridge to the west and adverse existing Black Cat roundabout, large the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction to the east. Longer distance views north west would (significant) commercial units and farm buildings, include construction plant within borrow pit area. Earthworks to build the new link road between Roxton are available from the southern part Road and The Lane would be visible in the middle distance. Additional signage and traffic management of Roxton Road and the existing would also be prominent. bridge. Further north views east are No of properties N/A Year 1 At year 1, the proposed vegetation would not have established. There would be views of the link road and Major Moderate filtered by roadside vegetation. traffic on the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction. Longer distance views of the Black Cat junction, adverse Representative viewpoint N/A Middle distance views across fields, lighting columns and signage. The Scheme would become the dominant feature of the view. (significant) number with intermittent vegetation and separated by wooden fences, extend Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point to the west.
Value Community Year 15 By year 15 of operation, the proposed planting would have established to screen views towards new link Moderate Slight road. Views of the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction in the distance would remain. adverse Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
H4 Chawston Lane Views of traffic on the A1 are filtered Construction Construction activities would extend across the view to the east of Chawston Lane. The removal of Moderate Slight by existing vegetation from the existing vegetation would open up the views of the A1. There would be close-distance views of adverse eastern side of Chawston Lane. Low earthworks and vehicles constructing Roxton Road link (north), and south of Chawston Lane. The hedgerows and wooden fences allow demolition of Brook Cottages would be visible in the background. for short distance views across the No of properties N/A Year 1 At year 1, the proposed vegetation would not have established. There would be open views of traffic on Minor Slight fields. Middle distance views of Brook the A1 and the new Link Road. Part of the Scheme would be perceptible but would not alter the overall adverse Representative viewpoint N/A Cottages and Gleneden Plant Sales balance of features and elements that comprise the existing view. Changes in views would be localised in number are filtered by vegetation along South the eastern side of Chawston Lane. Brook. Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 By year 15 of operation, the proposed mitigation planting would have established to screen views of the Negligible Neutral A1 traffic. The traffic on the proposed link road would be partially screened by the hedgerow planting. Susceptibility Low Views of the Scheme would be limited to glimpses along Chawston Lane. Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 112 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
H5 Barford Road Long-distance, open views across Construction There would be close-distance views of construction plant and earthworks associated with the proposed Major Moderate undulating fields with intermittent Barford Road bridge and the new dual carriageway . This would include temporary signage and traffic adverse trees. Alington Hill creates a wooded management measures. There would be middle distance views of cranes and other tall plant constructing (significant) background. The ECML and tall the River Great Ouse viaduct to the west and the ECML underbridge to the east. There would be long- pylons are detracting features within distance views north east of earthworks and construction plant excavating the embankments and cutting the view. Attention is drawn to the east of Alington Hill. Views would be limited to a section of the road between Tempsford and the southern existing Black Cat roundabout and edge of Little Barford. the A1 on approach to the junction in No of properties N/A Year 1 At year 1 of operation, open views across undulating fields with intermittent trees would include views of Moderate Slight the background by tall lighting traffic on the new dual carriageway. There would also be longer distance views north east of traffic on the adverse Representative viewpoint VP12 columns, signage and traffic number new dual carriageway east of Alington Hill. The Scheme would be prominent in views, albeit only for a short section of the route. Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 By year 15 of operation, the proposed mitigation planting would have established to screen traffic on the Minor Slight new dual carriageway and break up the scale of embankments of Barford Road junction. Long-distance adverse Susceptibility Low views of traffic east of Alington Hill would be screened by the proposed mitigation planting. Only a very Sensitivity of visual Low small part of the Scheme would be discernible. receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
H6 Potton Road Glimpsed views across arable fields Construction Immediate views of earthworks, construction plant, cranes and other tall plant used for the construction of Moderate Moderate with distant woodland visible through new Potton Road junction and bridge and the new dual carriageway. Temporary road signage and traffic adverse gaps in roadside vegetation. North of management measures would be apparent. The construction would be visible in the context of the (significant) Abbotsley Golf Course views become existing road infrastructure, ECML, Little Barford Power Station and crane compound in the background. open. Views north west comprise Changes in views would be localised to a short section of Potton Road on the approach to Eynesbury, gently undulating fields with where part of the Scheme would become the dominant feature of the view. intervening vegetation, the Little No of properties N/A Year 1 At year 1 of operation, Potton Road would be redirected to link with the new Potton Road junction. There Moderate Slight Barford Power Station and crane would be views of the new road infrastructure including traffic on the new Potton Road junction and slip adverse Representative viewpoint VP24 compound in the background. Views roads. Short distance views of traffic on the A428 in cutting would be visible from the new bridge. Views number east of traffic on the B1046 are would include the large-scale embankments and noise bunds. Views of the Scheme would be limited to a filtered by the intervening vegetation. Approx. distance (km) – 0km short section on the approach to Eynesbury. nearest point
Value Community Year 15 By year 15 of operation, the proposed mitigation planting would have established to filter views of traffic Minor Neutral on the Potton Road junction and integrate the noise bund and embankments into the surrounding Susceptibility Low landscape. Views west of the new dual carriageway would be screened by the woodland planting. Sensitivity of visual Low Changes in the view would be limited to a short section on the approach to Eynesbury. receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 113 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
H7 B1046 St. Neots Road Open views across undulating fields, Construction Immediate views north-east across the main construction compound, north of the existing A428. Moderate Moderate comprise traffic on the existing A428 Immediate views of earthworks, construction plant, cranes and other tall plant used for construction of the adverse in the middle ground. The urban edge new Potton Road junction, bridge and the new dual carriageway . Temporary road signage and traffic (significant) of St. Neots, the ECML and numerus management measures would be apparent in views. The construction would be visible in context of the woodlands create the background of existing road infrastructure and ECML in the background. Change in views would be localised to the the views. Tall pylons and wind western part of B1046 on the approach to Eynesbury. turbines in the distance are prominent No of properties N/A Year 1 At year 1 of operation, there would be views of the new road infrastructure and traffic on the new dual Moderate Slight on the skyline. carriageway in cutting. Mitigation planting would not have established to screen the embankments and adverse Representative viewpoint VP23, VP25 number noise bund. The Scheme would be visible in context of the existing road infrastructure and the ECML in the background. Changes in views would be localised to the western part of B1046. Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 By year 15 of operation, mitigation planting would have established to screen the embankments and Minor Neutral break up their scale. Views of traffic on the new dual carriageway in cutting would be limited to glimpses Susceptibility Low and from the Potton Road bridge, due to mitigation planting. Views across the fields would be limited by Sensitivity of visual Low the proposed hedgerows. The change in views would be localised in western part of B1046. receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 114 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
H8 A428 Extensive, open views across fields Construction Construction activities would be prominent in views along the route. Immediate views west of the main Major Slight are interrupted by intervening construction compound located along western edge of the existing A428, between the B1046 and Hen adverse vegetation including woodland along Brook. Middle distance views east, interrupted by existing vegetation, of the earthworks and construction the St. Neots by-pass. Views to the plant east. Immediate views of construction works on the new Cambridge Road junction. East of the west include urban edge of St. Neots Cambridge Road junction, the Scheme would run north of the existing A428. Views north would be beyond the ECML, which includes filtered or screened by roadside and intervening vegetation along the existing A428 up to Eltisley. extensive areas of industry. Large Immediate views of earthworks, construction plant and cranes use for construction of the Eltisley junction, pylons are detracting features within B1040 bridge and elevated Caxton Gibbet junction. Temporary road signage and traffic management the view. Landmarks include measures would be apparent in views along the route. churches within the St. Neots and No of properties N/A Year 1 At year 1 of operation, there would be middle distance views east of the new road infrastructure and Moderate Slight wind turbines at Cotton Wind Farm to traffic, raised on embankments in places from the St. Neots bypass. There would be immediate views of adverse Representative viewpoint VP42 the north. Closer to the Cambridge the new grade separated Cambridge Road junction with the A428 in cutting. Immediate views of Eltisley number Road roundabout views east junction and B1040 bridge with the A428 in cutting. The elevated section of the Caxton Gibbet junction comprise extensive construction Approx. distance (km) – 0km would be prominent in views travelling east from Eltisley. nearest point activity across the Wintringham residential development site between Value Limited the St. Neots bypass and the ECML. Year 15 By year 15 of operation, views east from the St. Neots bypass would be filtered or screened by mitigation Moderate Neutral Views are limited by dense roadside planting along the Scheme. Views of the Cambridge Road junction and Eltisley junction would become Susceptibility Low vegetation east of the Cambridge less apparent due to extensive woodland planting breaking up the scale of the embankments. Views Sensitivity of visual Negligible Road roundabout up to the existing south of traffic on the new dual carriageway and Caxton Gibbet junction would be filtered or screened by receptor Caxton Gibbet roundabout. Gaps in woodland plating, from the A428 between Eltisley and Caxton Gibbet junction. vegetation allow for short glimpses across fields to occasional development. There are attractive views into Croxton Park south with dense woodland to the north. Views across fields open up on the section of road east of Eltisley on the approach to the Caxton Gibbet junction.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 115 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
H9 Cambridge Road Views south across the roundabout Construction Views of construction would be localised to the approach to the Cambridge Road roundabout. Views Moderate Slight and glimpses of fields on the would become more open due to loss of existing vegetation south of the roundabout. Middle distance adverse approach to the Cambridge Road views would include earthworks, construction plant, cranes and lifting machinery needed to form the roundabout. Views across the fields cutting for the new dual carriageway, two new roundabouts and the footbridge at Wintringham brook. are screened in the eastern part of Temporary road signage and traffic management measures would be apparent in views. the road. Open views across No of properties N/A Year 1 At year 1 of operation, there would be middle distance views of the new road infrastructure, lighting Minor Slight extensive construction site of the columns, signs and traffic on the new Cambridge Road junction and the new dual carriageway to the adverse Representative viewpoint VP34 Wintringham residential development south on the approach to the Cambridge Road roundabout. These would be seen in context of the number to the south, available from the existing road infrastructure. Part of the Scheme would be perceptible but not alter the overall balance of western side of the road. Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km features that comprise the existing view. nearest point
Value Community Year 15 By year 15, mitigation planting would have established to replace vegetation lost during the construction Negligible Neutral and provide screening. Views of traffic on the new dual carriageway and across the fields would be Susceptibility Low filtered or screened by the hedgerow and tree planting south of the Cambridge Road roundabout. Views Sensitivity of visual Low of the two new roundabouts would be screened by the robust woodland planting. receptor Only a very small part of the Scheme would be discernible.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
H10 B645 Open view east across the B645 and Construction There would be close distance views of the Vehicle Recovery area located at the crossing point of the Moderate Slight arable fields in the foreground. The B645 and A1. adverse A1 and development of St. Neots is No of properties N/A Year 1 The vehicle recovery area would be returned to its current agricultural use and there would be no visual No change Neutral screened by mature vegetation along effects in operation. Representative viewpoint VP36 the road. The Cotton Farm Wind number Farm is visible in the background. Approx. distance (km) – 3.8km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 Effects would be as reported in year 1 of operation. No change Neutral Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 116 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
H11 Toseland Road, north of Croxton Middle distance views east and west Construction Partial removal of existing vegetation would open up views to the west of earthworks, construction plant, Moderate Slight across undulating fields with cranes and tall lifting equipment used to build Toseland Road bridge and the new dual carriageway , adverse intervening vegetation and numerous available from the southern part of Toseland Road. Temporary road signage and traffic management woodland blocks. Large pylons are measures would be apparent in views. The change in views would be localised to the southern part of detracting features within the view. Toseland Road. No of properties N/A Year 1 At year 1 of operation, there would be immediate views of the new road infrastructure. High Moderate Slight embankments associated with the Toseland Road bridge would be apparent with traffic on the new dual adverse Representative viewpoint N/A number carriageway visible from the southern part of Toseland Road. The change in views would be localised to the southern part of Toseland Road, where part of the Scheme would be perceptible but not alter the Approx. distance (km) – 0km overall balance of features that comprise the existing view. nearest point
Value Community Year 15 By year 15 of operation, mitigation planting would have established to screen the embankments and Minor Slight break up their scale. Traffic on the new dual carriageway would be visible form the Toseland Road bridge adverse Susceptibility Low but would otherwise be filtered or screened. Sensitivity of visual Low receptor
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H12 B1040 Long-distance views across fields Construction Immediate views of the earthworks, construction plant and cranes used to build the two new Moderate Slight include traffic and lighting columns on roundabouts, bridge and the new dual carriageway . Temporary signs and traffic management measures adverse the existing A428 to the south-east. would be apparent in the view. The construction of the Scheme would be seen in the context of the Blocks of woodland create a wooded existing road infrastructure. The change in views would be localised to the southern part of the B1040, background of the view. where part of the Scheme. No of properties N/A Year 1 At year 1 of operation, there would be immediate views of the new road infrastructure. The view would Minor Slight include embankments associated with Eltisley bridge, traffic on the new roundabouts and new dual adverse Representative viewpoint VP46 number carriageway . The change in views would be localised to the southern part of the B1040, where part of the Scheme would be perceptible but not alter the overall balance of features that comprise the existing Approx. distance (km) – 0km view. nearest point
Value Community Year 15 By year 15 of operation, mitigation planting would have established to screen the embankments and Negligible Neutral break up their scale. Traffic on the new dual carriageway would be visible form the Toseland Road bridge Susceptibility Low but would otherwise be filtered or screened. The change in views would be localised to the southern part Sensitivity of visual Low of the B1040, where only a very small part of the Scheme would be discernible receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 117 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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H13 A1198 Views are channelled by the roadside Construction There would be extensive, close-distance views limited to a short section of the A1198 on the approach Moderate Slight vegetation, south of the existing to the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout. Views would include earthworks, construction plant and cranes adverse Caxton Gibbet roundabout. constructing the elevated sections of the junction from the southern approach to the existing Caxton Occasional gaps allow for short Gibbet roundabout. Views west would become open due to removal of vegetation on the western side of glimpses of the surrounding arable the A1198, north of the existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout. The view east would comprise the earthworks fields to the west and north of the and heavy plant machinery operating on the borrow pits area and the re-alignment works on the existing existing Caxton Gibbet roundabout. A428. The temporary topsoil storage areas would be visible in the distance. Temporary signage and Views east are screened. traffic management measures would be apparent in views across the A1198. No of properties N/A Year 1 At year 1 of operation, there would be views of the new road infrastructure, traffic on the elevated Moderate Slight sections of the junction and slip roads. Views would be limited to a short section of the A1198 on the adverse Representative viewpoint N/A number approach to the Caxton Gibbet junction. Mitigation planting would not have established to screen the tall embankments. The change in views would be seen in context of the existing road infrastructure. Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Community Year 15 By year 15 of operation, the proposed planting would have established to screen the embankments and Minor Slight break up their scale in views. Views of the traffic on the elevated sections of the junction and on the slip adverse Susceptibility Low roads would be screened. Planting on the western side of A1198 would replace planting lost during the Sensitivity of visual Low construction and screen views across the fields. receptor Part of the Scheme would be perceptible but not alter the overall balance of features and elements that comprise the existing view.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
RA1 East Coast Mainline Railway Short duration views across the rural Construction There would be fleeting glimpses of construction activities in the background north of Tempsford to the Negligible Neutral landscape, disrupted by major railside west. There would be closer distance views of the construction of the new dual carriageway on the
infrastructure and industry, including approach to the mainline, including earthworks operations and tall cranes and plant constructing the the Little Barford Power Station and bridge, albeit at speed. There would also be glimpses towards the main construction compound south of crane hire business. Views are St. Neots, in the context of the existing A428 and industry. fleeting and at high speed with No of properties N/A glimpses of the existing A428 where Year 1 There would be fleeting glimpses of the new ECML crossing and new dual carriageway north of Negligible Neutral the ECML crosses the route south of Tempsford and the route extending east and north through Alington Hill. Representative viewpoint N/A St. Neots number Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point Value Limited Year 15 There would be fleeting glimpses of the new ECML crossing and the new dual carriageway north of Negligible Neutral Tempsford and the route extending east and north through Alington Hill. Susceptibility Low Sensitivity of visual Negligible receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 118 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
1.6 Visual effects schedule: public right of way
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
P1 Roxton: Bridleway no. 6 This route follows the A421, passing Construction Tall cranes and construction equipment would be visible in the background on the skyline. Traffic Minor Slight over it along Woodend Lane bridge management would also be visible in the middle ground along the existing A421. adverse Wyboston, Chawston and Colesden: and then Roxton Road. The location Bridleway no. 6 of the existing Black Cat roundabout is highlighted by streetlighting on the Length of public right of 1.3km Year 1 There would be distant views of the Black Cat junction on the skyline, with traffic visible crossing the Minor Slight skyline for the brief section the route way affected (km) elevated sections visible against a wooded backdrop. adverse which is elevated on the bridge with Representative viewpoint N/A views towards the existing Black Cat number roundabout. Approx. distance (km) – 0.3km nearest point
Value Limited Year 15 Owing to the elevation of the bridge distant views of the Black Cat junction would remain, partially Negligible Neutral screened by intervening vegetation and planting which would have established on the embankments of Susceptibility Medium structures including the elevated sections. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
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P2 National Cycle Network (NCN) Route no. 12 A range of, open channelled and Construction Only a short section of this national route would be affected. From the nearest sections of the NCN route Major Large and sections of the Ouse Valley Way filtered views extend across gently to the north of Roxton and on Roxton Road, the route would be stopped up during construction. There adverse
undulating arable fields, from sections would also be a range views of construction activities around Black Cat junction including removal of (significant) of the NCN12 alongside Bedford existing bunds, services and road infrastructure and the excavation of the A1 (ground -1). There would Road to the southwest of Roxton. To also be views of the construction of the Black Cat junction, the A1 and River Great Ouse viaduct in the the north of Roxton, views are more background to the east and the Roxton Road bridge realignment, with a range of activities for the full enclosed but as the NCN route turns duration of construction. north onto Roxton Road, views are Length of public right of 2.9km more elevated from the bridge across Year 1 At year 1 of operation, the NCN route would be re-established across the realigned Roxton Road bridge. Moderate Moderate way affected (km) the existing A421, where the existing There would be views along the Scheme travelling south and to the east the Black Cat junction would be adverse Black Cat roundabout and services a dominant focus in the middle ground. The footprint of the junction and realigned side roads would be (significant) Representative viewpoint VP1, VP6 number are prominent to the east. Views much larger and take up more of the view to the east. The River Great Ouse viaduct and the route become enclosed by settlement and leading east across the ECML and up Alington Hill would be visible in the distant background. From other Approx. distance (km) – 0km existing vegetation to the north of sections of the route to the southwest of Roxton and north around Chawston the potential for noticeable nearest point Chawston. Existing road changes in views reduces significantly. infrastructure and other built features Value Regional are prominent in the majority of Year 15 By year 15 the mitigation planting would have established along embankments which would largely Minor Slight views. conceal traffic from most points to the southwest of Roxton and north of Chawston and would provide adverse Susceptibility Medium more filtered views to the north and south side of the Roxton Road bridge, although traffic around Black Sensitivity of visual Medium Cat would remain notable from the nearest sections of the route. receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 119 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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P3 Roxton: footpath no. 5 and A2, sections of Open and filtered views across flat Construction Open and filtered views in the middle distance of major earthworks operations across the view to the west Major Large Ouse Valley Way arable fields from sections of the including the removal of existing vegetation and landform and lowering levels along the A1, to the south adverse
PRoW to the north of School Lane, of the Black Cat junction where the construction of the Combined Kelpie Marina access road would also (significant) extend to towards the A1 and Black be visible. There would also be views of diverted traffic and partial, filtered views of the construction of the Cat to the northeast. Views to the Black Cat junction, the A1 and River Great Ouse viaduct and the Roxton Road bridge realignment, with a north contained by existing vegetation range of activities for the full duration of construction. including the boundary planting to Length of public right of 0.9km Roxton Garden Centre. Views to the Year 1 Views in the middle distance to the west would extend towards new embankments and bridge structures Moderate Moderate way affected (km) west contained by settlement within for Combined Kelpie Marina access road. To the north, views would extend towards the elevated adverse Roxton. Existing road infrastructure sections of the Black Cat Junction which would be noticeable to the north of the Roxton Garden Centre. (significant) Representative viewpoint N/A number and other built features including Further filtered views north towards lighting and gantries and the realigned Roxton Road bridge. This pylons and the Kelpie Marina are would be balanced by reduced views of traffic on the A1, south of the Black Cat junction which would be Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km notable built influences in middle concealed within the cutting beneath the junction. nearest point distance views. Views are more Value restricted from sections of the PRoW Regional to the south of School Lane. Year 15 Taller elements of the Scheme, particularly signage, lighting columns and structures including the Minor Slight elevated sections across the Black Cat junction would remain prominent in the middle ground. With the adverse Susceptibility Medium establishment of the proposed planting along the Kelpie Marina access road and around the Black Cat Sensitivity of visual Medium junction, the Scheme would be partially screened in views to the west and north with some enhancement receptor in the pattern of landscape features.
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
P4 Roxton: footpath no. 4 and A3 Short to middle distance, open views Construction From the northern sections there would be close to middle distance open views towards major Major Large from the northern sections of the earthworks operations and the construction of the Combined Kelpie Marina access road to the north adverse
route across flat arable fields, north along the western side of the existing A1 northbound carriageway. From TEM3A and the sections of the (significant) towards the A1 at Tempsford Bridge Ouse Valley Way views would be more filtered. Views would also include the removal of existing and Kelpie Marina. Views more vegetation along the A1 to the north towards Black Cat where the construction of embankments, the filtered to the south and adjacent cutting for the A1 and the new elevated sections across the junction would be visible on the skyline. sections of TEM3A / Ouse Valley There would also be views of the construction compound to the north of School Lane with a range of Way. The A1 northbound carriageway activities for the full duration of construction. is slightly elevated crossing the River Length of public right of 1.5km Great Ouse on an historic bridge and Year 1 Open and filtered views in the middle distance of new embankments and structures for the Combined Moderate Moderate way affected (km) prominent in views to the north with Kelpie Marina access road to the north. However, this would serve to restrict further views to the adverse attention also drawn to the tall lighting elements of the Scheme alongside the new A1 and partially towards the Black Cat Junction with views (significant) Representative viewpoint VP3 number columns and traffic navigating the towards the taller elements across the junction, lighting columns and traffic on elevated sections. existing Black Cat roundabout in the Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km background. nearest point
Value Regional Year 15 Proposed planting along embankments and environmental bunds would have established to largely Minor Slight conceal traffic, although traffic on travelling across the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction would adverse Susceptibility Medium remain discernible in filtered views. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 120 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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P5 Great Barford: footpath no. 3 and 20. This PRoW runs parallel to the Construction There would be views of the temporary vehicle recovery facility at the back of a layby on the existing Minor Slight existing A421 for approximately 35m, A421, through occasional gaps in the hedgerow boundary. This would affect uses travelling south and adverse
before turning north. Along this part of walking parallel to the A421 for a short section. the route there are fleeting glimpses Length of public right of 1.1km through glimpses through the tall Year 1 The vehicle recovery area would be returned to its current use and there would be no visual effects in No change Neutral way affected (km) hedgerow which follows the southern operation. edge of the path. Representative viewpoint N/A number
Approx. distance (km) – 2.1km nearest point
Value Local Year 15 Effects would be as reported in year 1 of operation. No change Neutral Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
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P6 Wyboston Chawston and Colesden: footpath Short, open views extend south from Construction This section of the PRoW would be diverted for the duration of construction and there would also be Major Large no. 10, A10 and A11. the PRoW towards the embankments views of diverted traffic and open views of the construction of the Black Cat junction, the A1 and side adverse
for the Roxton Road bridge and the roads and the Roxton Road bridge realignment, with a range of activities for the full duration of (significant) A421.They stretch across gently construction. The existing false cutting would be removed to widen the carriageway for the Scheme undulating arable fields. Views to the linking over the Black Cat. north are contained by rising landform Length of public right of 1.1km and by a number of glasshouses to Year 1 The realigned Roxton Road bridge and embankments would be prominent on the skyline to the south- Moderate Moderate way affected (km) the east side of Chawston. Existing east in the middle ground, the new bunds lining the A421 to the south. These features would be adverse road infrastructure and other built noticeable in views but would replace similar features along Roxton Road and the A421 that were (significant) Representative viewpoint VP5 number features are prominent in views in the realigned during construction. Views would extend further east towards the tops of new embankments middle distance. Views south are and elevated sections of the Black Cat junction. Approx. distance (km) – 0km truncated by the embankments to the nearest point A421 which act as false cuttings. Value These contain mature planting Local screening views of the existing A421. Year 15 With the establishment of proposed planting alongside Roxton Road and the A421 sections of the Minor Slight Scheme would be partially screened and integrated into the views with some enhancement in the pattern adverse Susceptibility Medium of landscape features. The elevated sections of the Black Cat junction and traffic travelling across it in the Sensitivity of visual Medium background to the east would remain visible on the skyline. receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 121 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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P7 Wyboston Chawston and Colesden: footpath Open views extend south from the Construction A wide range of construction activities would be visible in the near to middle distance including the main Major Large no. 7 southern half of the PRoW. They compound for the construction of the Black Cat junction, major earthworks across the view and removal adverse
stretch across flat arable fields and of existing bunds and lowering levels along the A1. There would also be views of diverted traffic and open (significant) extend to towards the A1 and Black views of the construction of the Black Cat junction, the A1 and side roads and the Roxton Road bridge Cat to the southeast. Views to the realignment, with a range of activities for the full duration of construction. north are contained by existing Length of public right of 0.7km vegetation which heavily filters views Year 1 Views in the foreground to the south and east would extend towards new embankments and elevated Major Large way affected (km) to the south and east. Existing road sections of the Black Cat junction and the A1 along with side roads and the Roxton Road bridge. These adverse infrastructure and other built features features would dominate the views south and east. (significant) Representative viewpoint N/A number are prominent in views in the middle distance. Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Local Year 15 With the establishment of proposed planting alongside roads and around the Black Cat junction some Moderate Moderate sections of the Scheme would be partially screened in views with some enhancement in the pattern of adverse Susceptibility Medium landscape features. This would be balanced with the continued presence new road infrastructure and (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium elevated built features at these locations. receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
P8 Wyboston Chawston and Colesden: footpath Channelled and filtered extend along Construction From southern sections open near to views in the middle distance extend to a wide range of construction Major Large no 8. the PRoW south from the northern activities including major earthworks and removal of existing landform and lowering levels along the A1. adverse
sections of the route alongside the There would also be views of diverted traffic and open foreground views of the construction of the Black (significant) Glen Eden pant hire business. There Cat junction, the A1 and side roads and the Roxton Road bridge realignment, with a range of activities for are more open views to the south and the full duration of construction. west from the southern half of the Length of public right of 0.8km PRoW. These views stretch across Year 1 Views in the foreground to the south and west would extend towards new embankments and elevated Major Moderate way affected (km) flat arable fields towards Roxton sections of the Black Cat junction and the A1 along with side roads and the Roxton Road bridge. These adverse Road and the existing A421 and features would dominate the views south and east. There would be some minor changes to light spill at (significant) Representative viewpoint VP7 number existing Black Cat roundabout. night-time. Existing road infrastructure and other Approx. distance (km) – 0km built features are prominent in views nearest point in the middle distance. Value Local Year 15 By year 15 the mitigation planting would have established along embankments which would reduce Moderate Moderate visibility to the Scheme and would provide more filtered views to the traffic on side roads and Roxton adverse Susceptibility Medium Road, although traffic around Black Cat would remain notable from the nearest sections of the route. (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 122 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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P9 Tempsford: footpath TEM1A Open views across flat arable fields Construction Distant views of major earthworks at various points across the background to the north including the Moderate Moderate extend to towards the A1 and Black regrading of existing landform to the southeast of the Black Cat junction, the east side of the River Great adverse
Cat to the northwest. Views for up to Ouse and Barford Road bridge. Also views of construction of the Black Cat junction, the A1 and River (significant) 0.6km, contained by rising landform Great Ouse viaduct with a range of activities for the full duration of construction. Further distant filtered in middle distance to the north and views of the construction of the ECML underbridge and approach embankments to the northeast. filtered by mature vegetation on field Length of public right of 0.5km boundaries to the west. Existing road Year 1 Distant views of the new embankments and bridge structures for the Barford Road bridge to the north in Minor Slight way affected (km) infrastructure and other built features views along the PRoW. Distant views to the north west would extend to the elevated sections of the Black adverse including pylons and Kelpie Marina Cat junction and sections of the River Great Ouse bridge. Filtered views to the north and northeast Representative viewpoint VP14 number are notable built influences in the towards the ECML underbridge and embankments would be partially visible and some views of traffic on distance to the northwest. elevated sections, albeit filtered by intervening vegetation. Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km nearest point
Value Local Year 15 Mitigation planting along embankments and environmental bunds would have established to largely Negligible Slight conceal traffic, although traffic on the elevated sections of the Black Cat junction and across the ECML adverse Susceptibility Medium would remain discernible. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
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P10 Waresley cum Tetworth: bridleway no. Open views from the PRoW extend at Construction Construction activity and earthworks associated with the route between the ECML and the side of Moderate Moderate 283/1A and 283/5 varying points to the north, south, Alington Hill would be clearly noticeable features in elevated views across open countryside from eastern adverse
east and west for up to 2km. Focus of sections of the PRoW south of Station Road. Views would stretch to the haul route, construction and (significant) Tempsford: bridleway no. TEM2A, TEM6A, views to the north extend towards topsoil areas. From the isolated point at Station House the construction compound area and the ECML TEM10B Alington Hill, from eastern sections of underbridge construction and embankments would be a dominant feature in the background of the view Little Barford: bridleway no. 2 the PRoW as it runs south from and visible to varying degrees for the duration of the construction phase. This is balanced with views Station Road. Along Station Road remaining across the wider landscape to the east and south being unaffected. views restricted by mature roadside Length of public right of 5.5km vegetation as far as Station House, Year 1 Views towards the elevated sections of the Scheme as it runs in front of and across the side of Alington Moderate Moderate way affected (km) where channelled views to the north Hill would be clearly noticeable from the eastern sections of the PRoW for up to 0.75km adding new built adverse west are defined by the elevated elements into the view. From the point at Station House the ECML underbridge and embankments would (significant) Representative viewpoint VP17, VP16, ECML. be a dominant feature in the background. Views to the south, east and west would remain unaffected. number VP18 Approx. distance (km) – 0.8km nearest point
Value Local Year 15 Mitigation planting would have established along embankments which would largely conceal traffic at Minor Slight lower points between the ECML and the side of Alington Hill, although traffic on the highest point on the adverse Susceptibility Medium side of Alington Hill would remain perceptible. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 123 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect Minor Slight P11 Everton: Greensand Ridge Walk Adjacent to Sandy Road the PRoW is Construction From a single point along this route the Scheme is visible in long-distance uninterrupted views. The adverse footpath EVT2A and bridleway EVT2B enclosed by the rear of properties construction equipment would be visible as a small element of a much wider view of the landscape. For with no view of the Scheme. the majority of the route views would be screened or filtered by landform, existing vegetation of buildings. Traveling north along the route of the Length of public right of 1.1km existing Black Cat roundabout can be Year 1 During year one of operation views would be similar to that of baseline. The Scheme would be barely Negligible Neutral way affected (km) made out in the distance to the perceptible in views to the north, forming a small part of the wide panorama. The section of the route northwest, from this elevated position. across the ECML and Alington Hill would be the closest to the receptor across an area of landscape Representative viewpoint VP19 number Briefly part of the scheme can eb where development is limited. However, the route would be largest screened by intervening vegetation. seen in the context of St Neots and Approx. distance (km) – 4km the surrounding landscape. nearest point Continuing on along the PRoW the Value route descends prevent any long- Local distance view of the scheme as views Year 15 Views would be similar to year 1 of operation, further screened by deciduous vegetation in leaf. Negligible Neutral Susceptibility Medium are screened by intervening vegetation and landform. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect P12 Abbotsley: footpath 1/5 and 1/11 Filtered and channelled views from Construction The majority of the route to the east would then be unaffected with views restricted. From the western Minor Slight elevated points on the western ends end there would be elevated but typically filtered or channelled views to the west of major earthworks and adverse
of the two PRoW around Abbotsley construction of the new dual carriageway and Potton Road diversion. From the end of 1/11 there would Golf Course to the east of Potton be oblique views north, towards the main construction compounds on the north side of the B1046, east of Road. The view extends slightly St Neots and construction of the new dual carriageway towards Cambridge Road junction. further to the northwest from 1/11, but Length of public right of 3.7km is framed by buildings for much of the Year 1 Views would be limited to the very ends of this PRoW with views form most of the route screened by Negligible Slight way affected (km) rest of the route at the western end. dense vegetation across the golf course. At the western end, filtered and channelled views through gaps adverse At this point it stretched across large- between buildings and vegetation to the west. At the eastern end, views northwest towards the new dual Representative viewpoint VP20, VP21, scale arable landscape with few, carriageway, the B1046 Potton Road realignment and the distant, oblique views along the new dual number VP24 generally intermittent, hedgerows and carriageway towards Hen Brook, the Footbridge and Cambridge Road junction, in the context of the Approx. distance (km) – 0km scattered isolated farms. Distant existing A428 and the settled fringes of St Neots. nearest point views of St Neots and the existing Value A428 and to the west towards the Local Little Barford Power Station. Year 15 Proposed planting would have established to further screen views of the Scheme, such that it would be Negligible Slight barely perceptible from all but the very western end of the route, heavily filtered by deciduous vegetation adverse Susceptibility Medium in leaf. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 124 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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P13 Abbotsley: footpath 1/9 Open views stretch across large Construction Panoramic views of the main construction compound from sections of the PRoW to the west of the Major Large arable fields but are contained by existing A428 which would form a dominant focus of the view. Major earthworks and construction of the adverse St Neots: footpath 194/55 to the west of the rising ground and landcover features new dual carriageway and Potton Road diversions and B1046 bridge would be prominent from both (significant) existing A428. to the north and south. The existing sections of the PRoW to the east and west of the existing A428. Vegetation removal along sections of A428 traverses views at a slightly Hen Brook would be visible to the east of the existing A428. Temporary, diversions would be required to elevated point from north to south construct the mainline crossing. and is prominently elevated where Length of public right of 2.4km the PRoW runs beneath the existing Year 1 Open to partially screened views of the elevated new dual carriageway and embankments would be an Major Large way affected (km) road along Hen Brook. The skyline of almost constant feature in views along the route. From the eastern sections it would appear in front of the adverse St Neots extends across the existing A428 and from the western sections, it would be partially visible to the rear of the existing A428. (significant) Representative viewpoint VP22, VP27 number background in views to the north west beyond the ECML. Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Local Year 15 By year 15 the mitigation planting would have established along raised embankments which would Moderate Moderate largely conceal traffic from the PRoW for much of its length except the nearest sections which would run adverse Susceptibility Medium beneath the new road where the road and traffic on the highest points over Hen Brook and on the new (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium B1046 bridge would remain prominent. receptor
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P14 Abbotsley: footpath 1/19 and 1/20 Open views stretch west across large Construction Near and middle distance panoramic views of the main construction compound to the south-west along Major Large arable fields towards the existing with haul routes, major earthworks and construction of the new dual carriageway which would become adverse St Neots: footpath 194/53, 194/54 A428, partially screened by existing the dominant focus in the view. Sections between the existing A428 and the Scheme would be (significant) (194/53 and 194/54 would be stopped up due vegetation to the south. The existing permanently stopped up. Potton Road diversions and construction of the new B1046 bridge would be to the new development at Wintringham) A428 traverses views at a slightly visible from the PRoW along with the construction of the Footbridge and crossing of Hen Brook. lower point from north to south along Length of public right of 6.3km with overhead powerlines and pylons. Year 1 Open to partially screened views travelling west along the length of the route of the elevated sections of Major Large way affected (km) The skyline of St Neots beyond the the new dual carriageway and embankments and structures at Potton Road, Hen Brook, the Footbridge adverse ECML extends across the and Cambridge Road junction in the background to the north. (significant) Representative viewpoint VP28, VP29, background of views to the west and number VP31 distant wind turbines are prominent Approx. distance (km) – 0km against the sky in views to the north. nearest point The construction of the Wintringham Value housing development dominates Local views to the north. Year 15 Structures and traffic would on the Scheme would remain visible in places across the view. With the Moderate Moderate establishment of proposed planting along the new dual carriageway and around the new flood attenuation adverse Susceptibility Medium features which lead to the Footbridge, the Scheme would be partially screened and integrated into the (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium views to the west. receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 125 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
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P15 Abbotsley: footpath 1/13, 1/17, 194/52 to the Open views extend across large open Construction Open, panoramic views of major earthworks and construction of the new dual carriageway between Major Large west of the existing A428 agricultural fields which undulate and approximately 200m west of Lower Wintringham Farm and the eastern edge of St. Neots. There would be adverse
rise gradually to the north. Large views of new haul routes, the excavation of flood attenuation areas and the construction of the (significant) pylons and overhead power lines are Footbridge. The construction of the Cambridge Road junction would be partially visible to the north, detracting features which traverse the partially screened by landform and filtered by intervening vegetation. The PRoW would also be stopped view. The existing A428 is partially up temporarily at approximately 500m east of the existing A428 to facilitate building the road. visible on low embankments, filtered Length of public right of 4km views through roadside vegetation. Year 1 The new dual carriageway would extend across views to the west, where the Scheme would appear in Major Large way affected (km) front of the existing A428 and traverse a large tract of the undulating landscape. The view would also adverse include the new Footbridge and would introduce elevated views from the bridge. Vehicles travelling along (significant) Representative viewpoint VP32, VP30, the road would form a dominant focus across the view. The new junction at Cambridge road would be number VP33 largely screened by landform with views limited to the tops of high side vehicles and lighting columns and Approx. distance (km) – 0km signage nearest point
Value Local Year 15 Structures and traffic would on the Scheme would remain visible in places across the view. With the Moderate Moderate establishment of proposed planting along the new dual carriageway and around the new flood attenuation adverse Susceptibility Medium features which lead to the Footbridge, the Scheme would be partially screened in views to the west. (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
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P16 Abbotsley: footpath 1/16 Open views from the slightly elevated Construction Open, panoramic views west of major earthworks and construction of the new dual carriageway to the Major Large plateau extend across large-scale, east of the existing A428. Views would also extend towards new haul routes, the excavation of flood adverse St Neots: footpath 194/51 would be stopped undulating agricultural fields, which attenuation areas and the construction of the Footbridge and to the north towards the construction (significant) up due to new development at Wintringham) fall away to the south and rise associated with the Cambridge Road junction. The background would include construction and new gradually to the north. Large pylons development associated with the Wintringham development. The PRoW west of the Scheme would be and overhead power lines are stopped up. detracting features which traverse the Length of public right of 1.9km view. The existing A428 is filtered for Year 1 Panoramic views of the new dual carriageway and embankments in views to the west, where the Scheme Major Large way affected (km) much of the route by intervening would appear in front of the existing A428 and traverse a large tract of the undulating landscape. The adverse vegetation. view would also include the new Footbridge and vehicles travelling along the road, where it would form a (significant) Representative viewpoint VP30 dominant focus across the view. The new junction at Cambridge road would be largely screened by number landform with views limited to the tops of high side vehicles and lighting columns and signage. Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Local Year 15 Structures and traffic would on the Scheme would remain visible in places across the view. With the Minor Slight establishment of proposed planting along the new dual carriageway and around the new flood attenuation adverse Susceptibility Medium features which lead to the Footbridge, the Scheme would be partially screened in views to the west. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 126 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
P17 Abbotsley: byway 1/7 and bridleway 1/12 A sequence of glimpsed views Construction Intermittent, open views to the south west along the length of the route of the main construction Moderate Moderate through vegetated field boundaries compounds which would lie to the rear of the existing A428. Major earthworks and construction of the adverse
alongside the PRoW, extend west new dual carriageway, including the realigned B1046, new B1046 bridge, the crossing of Hen Brook and (significant) across undulating arable fields with the Footbridge. Glimpsed views of cranes and other tall plant northwest involved in the construction of the scattered woodland blocks. To the Cambridge Road junction. south the elevation is lower and views Length of public right of 2.8km are shorter but from the northern half, Year 1 Intermittent, open views of new embankments, the new B1046 bridge, the crossing of Hen Brook and the Moderate Moderate way affected (km) the elevation is higher and views are Footbridge. Views to the west and southwest would also extend to the new dual carriageway and adverse intermittently extensive. They associated infrastructure, embankments and flood attenuation features which would appear in front of the (significant) Representative viewpoint VP31, VP32 number descend to the south west towards St existing A428. From northern sections of the PRoW, views would extend to the taller elements associated Neots, the existing A428 and the with the new Cambridge Road junction to the west, including filtered views of high sided vehicles and Approx. distance (km) – 0.1km Little Barford Power Station. To the lighting columns and signage. nearest point northwest views rise slightly and are Value shorter and more contained. Wind Local turbines are present in the Year 15 Mature mitigation planting along embankments and around environmental areas along Hen Brook and Minor Slight flood attenuation features would have established to help integrate the Scheme and conceal traffic from adverse Susceptibility Medium background to the north. stretches of the new dual carriageway, although traffic on the new B1046 and Potton Road realignment Sensitivity of visual Medium would remain discernible. receptor
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P18 St. Neots: footpath 194/45 Open, elevated, panoramic views Construction Open views from central sections of the PRoW between Loves Farm and Monks Hardwick, south towards Moderate Moderate extend over undulating arable a number of compounds associated with the construction of the Cambridge Road junction. Major adverse Abbotsley: footpath 1/14 farmland with scattered clumps of earthworks, haul routes and the construction of the new dual carriageway including the Cambridge Road (significant) woodland. Views extend south junction would be noticeable across the background against a wooded backdrop. At the eastern end the towards the existing A428, St Neots construction of the Toseland Road bridge is also likely to be visible although heavily filtered or screened and to the distant ridge of higher by intervening woodland and vegetation on field boundaries. ground where Potton Road enters the Length of public right of 3km western edge of St. Neots. Views Year 1 The Cambridge Road junction and new dual carriageway extending east would be visible across the Moderate Moderate way affected (km) also extend east along the vale background against a wooded backdrop. Views would extend to the Footbridge, crossing of Hen Brook adverse landscape. Settled edges of St Neots, and to the B1046 bridge. The road would be seen in the context of the urban skyline of St Neots with a (significant) Representative viewpoint VP35 number pylons and wind turbines are present range of other built influences present. From the eastern sections of the PRoW, there would be in views. intermittent views of the new dual carriageway and Toseland Road bridge. Approx. distance (km) – 0.6km nearest point
Value Local Year 15 Proposed planting would have established to screen and filter views of new structures and traffic on the Minor Slight Scheme in the background. adverse Susceptibility Medium Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 127 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
P19 Abbotsley: bridleway 1/18 A range of panoramic views stretch Construction Views of construction would be largely limited to a short section in proximity to the Scheme. From the Major Large across a remote landscape of gently southern half of the PRoW (1/18) there would be panoramic views of the construction compound to the adverse Toseland: bridleway 237/2 and footpath undulating arable farmland with southeast, north of the existing A428, along with haul routes which would form a dominant focus of the (significant) 237/13 scattered blocks of woodland. Views view. Major earthworks and construction of the new dual carriageway and bridleway accommodation are often elevated and extend across bridge, would be prominent. The removal of vegetation from field boundaries and small woodland blocks to distant skylines to the south. Views would also be visible. Views from the northern half of the route would be partially screened and close to the existing A428 and north intermittent and limited to the tops of taller construction plant. The PRoW would also be stopped up south to Fox Holes are more limited by of Fox Holes temporarily to construct the mainline crossing. existing vegetation but there are Length of public right of 3.5km occasional views west to St Neots. Year 1 The route would be realigned across the new bridleway accommodation bridge, introducing a new Moderate Moderate way affected (km) Large pylons and wind turbines are vantage point with more open and elevated views along the new dual carriageway to the west towards St. adverse present in wider views to the north. Neots and east towards Croxton. The new dual carriageway and the new embankments to the bridleway (significant) Representative viewpoint VP40, VP37 number accommodation bridge from the southern half of the PRoW, would cut across views to the north side of the existing A428. From the northern sections, the Scheme would only be partially visible with views Approx. distance (km) – 0km typically to high sided traffic at intermittent points. nearest point
Value Local Year 15 Proposed planting would have established along raised embankments to the bridleway accommodation Minor Slight bridge which would integrate the structure into views. Elsewhere planting along the new dual carriageway adverse Susceptibility Medium would filter and intermittently conceal traffic from the southern sections of the PRoW. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
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P20 Toseland: footpath 237/7 Panoramic views south from Construction From the southern sections of the PRoW there would be views in the middle distance of the construction Moderate Moderate Toseland stretch across gently rolling compounds alongside Toseland Road to the southeast, along with haul routes which would form adverse
farmland with scattered woodland noticeable features in the background of the view. Major earthworks and construction of the new dual (significant) and linear tree belts breaking the carriageway and realigned bridleway accommodation bridge would be mostly screened by intervening views. Views often extend to distant woodland. At the northern end close to Toseland views would be limited to the taller elements of skylines to the southwest but are construction such as cranes in the distant background. shorter and enclosed by more Length of public right of 1.7km extensive woodland areas to the Year 1 From the southern sections of the PRoW the Toseland Road bridge would be partially visible in the Moderate Moderate way affected (km) southeast, towards Croxton Park. middle ground to the east and the new dual carriageway to the south, which would traverse the view at a adverse Traffic on the existing Toseland Road lower point to the north side of the existing A428. From the northern sections, the Scheme would only be (significant) Representative viewpoint VP38 number is noticeable to the east and through partially visible through gaps in intervening vegetation and partially concealed by landform with views occasional gaps on the existing A428 typically limited to the tops of high sided vehicles at intermittent points. Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km in the background to the south. nearest point
Value Local Year 15 Mitigation planting would have established along the embankments of the Toseland Road bridge and Minor Slight alongside the new dual carriageway which would integrate the Scheme into views and filter and largely adverse Susceptibility Medium conceal traffic in views south from the southern sections of the PRoW. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 128 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
P21 Abbotsley: footpath 1/8 Oblique views north towards traffic Construction Intermittent views partially screened by existing vegetation to the north of construction Moderate Moderate on the existing A428 between compounds alongside Toseland Road, to the rear of the existing A428. Major earthworks and adverse Croxton: footpath 59/2, 59/4 Abbotsley Road and Weald over construction of the new dual carriageway including the Toseland Road realignment and the (significant) large, relatively flat fields broken construction of the Toseland Road Overbridge would be visible in the background with distant up by scattered woodland blocks woodland beyond. and mature field boundaries. Wind Length of public right of 2km turbines are visible on the skyline Year 1 Oblique views north towards the new dual carriageway beyond the existing A428 would be Minor Slight way affected (km) to the north-west through gaps in heavily filtered or screened by existing, intervening vegetation. At the eastern end of the route adverse vegetation. views north of the new Toseland Road bridge would be more open and prominent on the skyline. Representative VP41 viewpoint number There would be noticeably less traffic on the existing A428 in the middle ground.
Approx. distance (km) – 0.2km nearest point
Value Local Year 15 Proposed planting on the embankments of the Toseland Road bridge and south of the new dual Negligible Slight carriageway would have established. This and existing deciduous vegetation in leaf would adverse Susceptibility Medium substantially screen or filter views of the Scheme such that only glimpses of the tops of structures Sensitivity of visual Medium and high sided vehicles are likely in the background. receptor
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P22 Croxton: footpath 59/1 Panoramic views across gently flat Construction From the southern half of the PRoW (59/1) there would be panoramic views of the construction Major Large to undulating arable farmland with compound to the east and west of Toseland Road along with haul routes which would form a adverse Yelling: footpath 278/1, 278/7, 278/8, scattered blocks of woodland and dominant focus of the view. Major earthworks, topsoil storage areas and construction of the new (significant) 278/9. to the south, towards larger dual carriageway and the realigned Toseland Road including the construction of the bridge would woodland plantations and a mix of be visible and change the nature of views along the path as far north as High Hayden wood. The other mixed woodland areas removal of vegetation from field boundaries and small woodland blocks would also be evident, around Croxton Park. Views from opening up views. Construction activities would be barely perceptible to the north of High elevated sections to the north Hayden. The PRoW would also be stopped up and diverted towards Toseland Road to the north (278/7 and 278/9) extend to distant side of the existing A428 to construct the mainline crossing. skylines, but further to the south Length of public right of 5.1km from the 59/1 sections views are Year 1 Open views of the new dual carriageway and the new embankments of the Toseland Road bridge Moderate Moderate way affected (km) shorter, more undulating and from the southern half of the PRoW, as far as High Hayden wood, which would traverse the views adverse descend southwards across a vale at a lower point to the north side of the existing A428. From the northern sections the Scheme (significant) Representative VP39, VP44 viewpoint number landscape. Large pylons and wind would only be partially visible with distant views typically of the tops of high sided traffic at turbines are present in wider views intermittent points. Approx. distance (km) – 0km to the north and west. nearest point
Value Local Year 15 Mitigation planting would have established along the embankments to of the Toseland Road Moderate Moderate bridge which would integrate the structure into views. Elsewhere mitigation planting at intermittent adverse Susceptibility Medium points along the new dual carriageway would filter and intermittently conceal traffic from the (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium southern sections of the PRoW. receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 129 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
P23 Eltisley: bridleway 74/6 and footpath 74/7 A range of panoramic views Construction To the south (74/6) from points south of Fairview Farm, there would be panoramic views of the Major Large stretch across open, undulating construction compound to the eastern side of the footpath, north of the existing A428.There adverse Yelling: bridleway 278/3 arable farmland with scattered would be further views of large earthworks and topsoil storage areas to the west along with views (significant) clumps and linear belts of of construction activity and haul routes which would form a dominant focus of the view. Views woodland north of the existing would also extend to construction of the new dual carriageway and realigned bridleway and the A428. Views are often elevated realigned sections of the existing A428 north of Eltisley. Vegetation removal from field boundaries and extend across to distant and small woodland blocks would also be apparent. The PRoW would be stopped up temporarily skylines to the south particularly to the north side of the existing A428 and east of Pillar plantation to construct the mainline from the northern sections. Views crossing. are shorter but still open to the Length of public right of 2.9km south of Fairfield farm, with views Year 1 Wide open views of the new dual carriageway and the new embankments and A1 (ground -1) to Moderate Moderate way affected (km) including the tops of roofs of some the bridleway from the southern half of the PRoW south of Fairview Farm. The new dual adverse buildings on the northern edge of carriageway would traverse the views as it sweeps between larger blocks of woodland and at (significant) Representative VP45, VP47 viewpoint number Eltisley. To the south of the A428 slightly lower elevation. Close distance views from the southern section would remain with the the short section of the PROW route passing under the Scheme via an A1 (ground -1). From the northern sections the Scheme Approx. distance (km) – 0km would be more enclosed between would be barely perceptible with isolated views typically limited to the tops of high sided vehicles nearest point housing and mature hedgerows at infrequent points.
Value Local Year 15 Mitigation planting would have established along raised embankments of the new dual Moderate Moderate carriageway which would integrate the Scheme into views and filter and intermittently conceal adverse Susceptibility Medium traffic from the southern sections of the PRoW. Close distance views from the southern section (significant) Sensitivity of visual Medium would remain with the route passing under the Scheme via an underpass receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
P24 Eltisley: bridleway 74/1 Wide open, panoramic views Construction Open, views to the north stretch towards the construction to the south of the existing A428, Moderate Moderate stretch across open, undulating including topsoil storage areas. Major earthworks and construction of the new dual carriageway adverse Caxton: bridleway 44/2 and footpath arable farmland to the north, with including the Caxton Gibbet junction including vegetation removal around the existing Caxton (significant) 44/20 scattered clumps and linear belts Gibbet roundabout. More distant filtered views of the construction compounds north of Caxton of woodland. Views extend across Gibbet junction. to distant skylines to the east Length of public right of 3.6km towards Cambourne. To the north, Year 1 Open views of new embankments and bridge structures for the grade separated Caxton Gibbet Moderate Moderate way affected (km) vegetation alongside the existing junction in the context of the existing roundabout. Mid distant views to the north also extend to the adverse A428 are heavily filters towards new dual carriageway and associated infrastructure, which would appear in front of the existing (significant) Representative VP48, VP49 viewpoint number traffic along the road. A428. Approx. distance (km) – 0.9km nearest point
Value Local Year 15 Mitigation planting along embankments and the new dual carriageway would help integrate the Minor Slight Scheme and conceal traffic from stretches of the new dual carriageway, although traffic on the adverse Susceptibility Medium elevated sections of the new Caxton Gibbet junction would remain discernible in the background Sensitivity of visual Medium but on the skyline. receptor
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 130 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements Environmental Statement – Appendix 7.4: Visual Baseline and Visual Effects Schedule
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P25 Caxton: footpath 73/17 Open views stretch across large Construction The PRoW would be stopped up during construction and would be re-aligned slightly further to Major Large arable fields to the north. To the the north as part of the Scheme. adverse
south direct views along the (significant) adjacent existing A428 which runs Length of public right of 0.9km parallel to the PRoW. Views are Year 1 There would be open views of the realigned A428 and embankments in the middle ground. Views Moderate Moderate way affected (km) then enclosed further south. would remain similar to the existing route from the eastern sections but would include views to a adverse larger scale of road infrastructure with the elevated sections across the Caxton Gibbet junction (significant) Representative VP51 viewpoint number prominent on the skyline to the west.
Approx. distance (km) – 0km nearest point
Value Local Year 15 Mitigation planting would have established along raised embankments which would help to filter Minor Slight views but views would still remain towards the elevated sections of the Caxton Gibbet junction, adverse Susceptibility Medium with traffic visible on the skyline. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor
Ref. Location / address Existing view Assessment Change in view Magnitude Significance no. scenario of effect of effect
P26 Papworth Everard: footpath 180/3, 180/4 This route passes east from Construction Cranes and other tall construction equipment would be visible during construction over the tops of Minor Slight Papworth Everard to Elsworth. For intervening vegetation, including woodland. Parts of the route on the edge of Papworth and adverse Elsworth: footpath 73/3 majority of the route follows open Elsworth the Scheme would be fully screened during this period by intervening boundary agricultural farms. For the majority vegetation. of the route panoramic views look Length of public right of 4.2km across a rolling landscape Year 1 Views would be similar to the baseline. The Scheme would be largely screened by intervening Negligible Slight way affected (km) containing a series of agricultural vegetation with the tops of high sided vehicle visible occasionally on the skyline crossing the adverse fields from the foreground through Caxton Gibbet junction. Representative VP53 viewpoint number to the background. The field in the foreground descends into a valley Approx. distance (km) – 1.9km a short distance south of the nearest point viewpoint to meet a drainage ditch, Value rising up again beyond. Local Hedgerows with mature trees form Year 15 Receptors traveling along the public right of way would have a view similar to the baseline. The Negligible Neutral Scheme would be screened by intervening vegetation, landform and industrial buildings on the Susceptibility Medium the boundaries of the fields beyond, reducing the visibility of edge of Papworth Everard. Sensitivity of visual Medium receptor the existing A428, which is barely perceptible on the distant horizon. The route of the Scheme lies in front but is still barely perceptible. Several large warehouses within the industrial area on the southern edge of Papworth Everard are prominent on skyline in the background along with pylons also stretching across the view.
Planning Inspectorate Scheme Ref: TR010044 131 Application Document Ref: TR010044/APP/6.3