Welsh Government A40 Llanddewi Velfrey to Penblewin Improvements

Welsh Government A40 Llanddewi Velfrey to Penblewin Improvements

Welsh Government A40 Llanddewi Velfrey to Penblewin Improvements Environmental Statement Appendix 9.1: LANDMAP Aspect Area Descriptions A40LVP-RML-ELS-SWI-RP-L-0003 P02 | S3 02/10/18 This report takes into account the particular instructions and requirements of our client. It is not intended for and should not be relied upon by any third party and no responsibility is undertaken to any third party. Contents Page 1 LANDMAP Evaluation of Landscape Character Areas 1 1.1 Visual and Sensory Aspect Areas 1 1.2 Geological Landscape Aspect Areas 9 1.3 Landscape Habitat Aspect Areas 10 1.4 Historic Landscape Aspect Areas 10 1.5 Cultural Landscape Aspect Areas 24 Welsh Government A40 Llanddewi Velfrey to Penblewin Impro vements Appendix 9.1: LANDMAP Aspect Area Descriptions 1 LANDMAP Evaluation of Landscape Character Areas 1.1 Visual and Sensory Aspect Areas Clarbeston Road (PMBRK-VS-042) Condition of Landscape : Fair Value of Landscape : Moderate Scenic Quality : Moderate Character Evaluation : Moderate Overall Evaluation: Moderate The Aspect Area is a fairly typical rural landscape featuring a rolling agricultural and woodland mosaic with scattered villages and farmsteads that is enhanced by the presence of a large number of mature trees. Summary Description The relatively large Aspect Area of Clarbeston Road contains an agricultural landscape with a mixture of large open fields and smaller fields which typically have mature trees in hedgerow boundaries. Some areas contain clusters of small-scale wooded valleys and the area is interspersed with occasional farmsteads and small villages. The relatively ''enclosed'' character to the landscape results from a high degree of mature hedgerow and woodland. Change detection 2014: Various developments at Withybush means that this part now forms new aspect area. Generally some increase of developments north of Haverfordwest. This is now 'landscape with very occasional turbines'. LANDMAP Aspect Areas Overlap Historic Landscape: PMBRK-HL-46204 – Wiston Llawhaden, 46208 – Walton East, 46224 – Drim Wood. Cultural Landscape: PMBRK-CL-009 – Railway System, 196 – Lowlands, 977 – Principal Roads. New Inn (PMBRK-VS-044) Condition of Landscape : Fair Value of Landscape : High Scenic Quality : High Character Evaluation : High Overall Evaluation: High The area has been judged as having two moderate and high evaluations. The fine grained field patterns on the upland slopes and views over the coast justify high evaluation. Summary Description The New Inn Aspect Area, covering several geographically close areas of land contains an upland agricultural landscape with scattered farmsteads throughout. Mature trees in overgrown hedges and woodland belts often associated with small valleys include a strong presence of conifer plantations which add to the upland association of the landscape. Borrowed views of Preseli Hills add to this upland sense of place. A40LVP-RML-ELS-SWI-RP-L-0003| P02 | S3 Page 1 Welsh Government A40 Llanddewi Velfrey to Penblewin Impro vements Appendix 9.1: LANDMAP Aspect Area Descriptions LANDMAP Aspect Areas Overlap Historic Landscape: PMBRK-HL-42472 - Llandissilio, 46208 – Walton East. Cultural Landscape: PMBRK-CL-196 – Lowlands. Eastern Cleddau (PMBRK-VS-046) Condition of Landscape : Fair Value of Landscape : High Scenic Quality : High Character Evaluation : High Overall Evaluation: High There are fine views along and across the valley focussing on the river corridors with their riparian vegetation and on the pleasing scale of the valley floor with steep wooded valley sides in places. There are also highlights of stone bridges and vernacular architecture and positive landmarks such as Llawhaden church. The area has a consistent character and is generally well managed with only the A40[T] as a detractor affecting a small part of the southern stretch of the aspect area. The area has a sense of place that is defined by the river corridors set within the wider agricultural landscape that is visually enhanced by the high frequency of mature trees along the rivers and in overgrown hedgerows. Places such as around Llawhaden church and bridge have a strong sense of place. The landscape is similar to many valleys in Pembrokeshire. Summary Description The Eastern Cleddau aspect area contains a gentle agricultural valley landscape with an open lowland character, dominated by the meandering Eastern Cleddau river through the valley bottom. The area also includes steep valley sides in places, covered with deciduous woodland that help define the character and enclosed feel of the area. The area has with some clumps of riparian woodland and mature trees featuring in overgrown hedgerows and contains scattered farmsteads and hamlets linked by minor lanes. There are stone bridges such as at Llawhaden which add to the character and vistas along the valley towards traditional settlements. Overall the area feels tranquil apart from where it is crossed by the A40[T]. Change detection 2014: Robeston Watham bypass and junction has cut through and opened up some views to and from. LANDMAP Aspect Areas Overlap Historic Landscape: PMBRK-HL-42472 - Llandissilio, 42473 – Clynderwen, 43906 – Canaston and Minwear Woods, 46162 – Amroth, 46204 – Wiston and Llawhaden, 46205 – Robeston Wathen, 46206 – Llanddewi Velfrey, 46208 – Walton East, 46224 – Drim Wood. Cultural Landscape: PMBRK-CL-009 – Railway System, 196 – Lowlands, 977 – Principal Roads. A40LVP-RML-ELS-SWI-RP-L-0003| P02 | S3 Page 2 Welsh Government A40 Llanddewi Velfrey to Penblewin Impro vements Appendix 9.1: LANDMAP Aspect Area Descriptions Narberth (PMBRK-VS-048) Condition of Landscape : Fair Value of Landscape : Moderate Scenic Quality : Moderate Character Evaluation : Moderate Overall Evaluation: Moderate The Aspect Area is a relatively attractive market town set within the agricultural landscape of south Pembrokeshire. Summary Description The Aspect Area contains the mid-sized historic market town of Narberth which is situated on a higher area of ground at the western limit of Lampeter Vale and acts as a focal point within the wider landscape of agricultural land in other Aspect Areas. The settlement contains mixed development with the remains of Narberth Castle adding to the sense of place. Change detection 2014: expansion of housing and industry in north. LANDMAP Aspect Areas Overlap Historic Landscape: PMBRK-HL-46205 – Robeston Wathen, 46206 – Llanddewi Velfrey, 46207 – Narberth. Cultural Landscape: PMBRK-CL-009 – Railway System, 196 – Lowlands, 829 – Narberth. Templeton (PMBRK-VS-047) Condition of Landscape : Fair Value of Landscape : Moderate Scenic Quality : Moderate Character Evaluation : Moderate Overall Evaluation: Moderate The Aspect Area contains a high presence of attractive minor lanes with species rich hedgebanks and scattered woodland associated with small streams set in a lowland farm landscape. These are affected only locally by modern leisure development to the west. Summary Description The large Aspect Area of Templeton is comprised of an undulating farmland landscape on the eastern edge of the study area The area is crossed by a series of connected hedgebank bounded lanes, with farmland incised by numerous small wooded stream valleys and occasional woodland patches and plantations. It is crossed by the A40[T] and surrounds Narberth and also includes Oakwood Leisure Park and Bluestone Holiday Village. These reduce tranquillity locally. Elsewhere, quiet rural villages & smaller settlements are dispersed throughout. Change detection 2014: increase/enlargement of Bluestone/Oakwood and Folly Farm has made tourism developments more intrusive and a key feature of this area. Robeston Wathen bypass also adds to intrusions. A40LVP-RML-ELS-SWI-RP-L-0003| P02 | S3 Page 3 Welsh Government A40 Llanddewi Velfrey to Penblewin Impro vements Appendix 9.1: LANDMAP Aspect Area Descriptions LANDMAP Aspect Areas Overlap Geological Landscape: PMBRK-GL-195 – Narberth and Llanddewi Velfrey. Landscape Habitats: PMBRK-LH-885 – North-east of Saundersfoot Historic Landscape: PMBRK-HL-40349 – Lampeter Velfrey, 40350 – Eglwys Cummin, 40353 – Lampeter Vale, 42472 – Llandissilio, 42473 – Clynderwen, 43906 – Canaston and Minwear Woods, 46162 – Amroth, 46163 – Tafarnspite, 46164 – Newhouse, 46166 – Templeton Strip Fields, 46168 – Narberth Mountain, 46205 – Robeston Wathen, 46206 – Llanddewi Velfrey, 46207 - Narberth. Cultural Landscape: PMBRK-CL-009 – Railway System, 196 – Lowlands, 829 – Narberth, 977 – Principal Roads. Mid Taf Vale (CRMRT-VS-459) Condition of Landscape : Unassessed Value of Landscape : High Scenic Quality : High Character Evaluation : High Overall Evaluation: High On account of the scenic quality of the area, its integrity and character. Summary Description A lowland river valley, relatively wide valley floor compared to valleys to the east. More wooded to the north and larger agricultural fields to the west. A gentle lush and green landscape, well wooded, strong field pattern with hedgerows in the main. Many mature trees. Small settlement with several traditional buildings at LLanfallteg, elsewhere scattered farms, some with fairly large farmhouses - more akin to Pembrokeshire. Railway runs through the area, but barely visible. Some feeling of enclosure but this is a wider, more open valley than those to the east. LANDMAP Aspect Areas Overlap Historic Landscape: CRMRT-HL-40346 – Pont-Y-Fenni and Whitland Abbey, 40347 – Whitland, 40353 – Lampeter Vale, 40354 – Penbontbren, 42460 – Henllanfallteg, 42472 – Llandissilio, 42473 – Clynderwen, 42474

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