6 LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL

Visual Impact Provision Peak District (East) Project, Environmental Assessment Report Volume 1

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6 LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL

Summary

The overall effects of the Proposed Project would result in substantial improvement to landscape character and visual amenity.

The existing VIP Subsection of 400 kV overhead line has previously been identified as having a high level of adverse landscape and visual effects. The removal of 2km of this overhead line (including 8 pylons and the existing Dunford Bridge Sealing End Compound (SEC)) and the subsequent restoration of the landscape would give rise to a number of significant beneficial landscape and visual enhancements, particularly within the western end of the Upper Don Valley, around Dunford Bridge.

Construction activities associated with the Proposed Project would have some short term adverse effects on the character of the landscape and visual amenity of the Upper Don Valley. These effects would arise due to a combination of construction activities, including those associated with the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding and associated works and laydown areas) and proposed Wogden Foot SEC. Some tree removal along the Trans Pennine Trail would be required to facilitate construction. With the exception of tree loss, construction effects would be short term, temporary and reversible. Tree removal would be minimised as much as possible and tree protection measures would be put in place to ensure that all trees to be retained are protected. Replacement tree and scrub planting would comprise a more diverse and appropriate mix of species that would enhance and complement the landscape and ensure longevity of tree cover in the future. This would ensure that effects of construction would be mitigated as far as practicably possible in the medium to long term as planting matures.

The Proposed Project would sit within a typically highly valued area of landscape on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The relatively well contained topography of the Upper Don Valley would limit the extent of the operational landscape and visual effects of the proposed Wogden Foot SEC; new replacement pylon and four small link pillar boxes along the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) corridor. The landscape currently has high levels of human influence, including the existing 400kV OHL and Dunford Bridge SEC, the elements of the Proposed Project would be viewed as much smaller features in the landscape than the VIP Subsection which they would replace. Although some tree cover would be permanently lost due to the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) and Wogden Foot SEC this would not have a significant effect on the character of the landscape. Over time the replacement of native trees and shrubs in a number of places would help to assimilate the structures into the landscape and screen them from many viewpoints.

The proposed Wogden Foot SEC would have a localised adverse effect on the visual amenity experienced by a limited part of the local community to the south west of Carlecotes and users of PRoW 11. However, visual effects would reduce over time, once landscape proposals around the SEC mature. Furthermore, the adverse effects would be balanced against the beneficial effects of removing the VIP Subsection.


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6.1 Introduction

6.1.1 This chapter of the Environmental Assessment Report presents an assessment of the potential landscape and visual effects arising from the construction, operation and decommissioning phases of the Visual Impact Provision (VIP) Peak District (East) Project (here on referred to as ‘the Proposed Project’).

6.1.2 The likely significant effects of the Proposed Project on landscape and visual receptors is assessed through the process of landscape and visual impact assessment (LVIA). In particular, this considers the effects of the Proposed Project on the landscape of the area, including its physical and perceptual qualities and how these interact to create its overall character, and the views and visual amenity experienced by people in the locality.

6.1.3 This chapter describes the baseline conditions that currently exist at the location of the Proposed Project and the surrounding area; the methods used to assess the effects; the mitigation measures required to prevent, reduce or offset any significant negative effects; and the likely residual effects after those measures have been adopted.

6.1.4 The following figures and appendices accompany this chapter:

• Figure 6.1: 5km Wider Study Area and 3km Study Area

• Figure 6.2: Zones of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) up to 10km from Above Ground Operational Infrastructure

• Figure 6.3: ZTV of Proposed Wogden Foot SEC

• Figure 6.4: ZTV of Existing Pylons to be Removed

• Figure 6.5: Comparative ZTV of Pylon 4ZO157 to be replaced with 4ZO157R

• Figure 6.6: National and Regional Landscape Character

• Figure 6.7: Landform and Drainage

• Figure 6.8: Tree Cover

• Figure 6.9: Recreation Routes and Open Access Land

• Figure 6.10: Settlement and Infrastructure

• Figure 6.11: Local Landscape Character

• Figure 6.12: Viewpoint Locations

• Appendix 6.A: Detailed Landscape and Visual Assessment Methodology

• Appendix 6.B: National and Regional Landscape Character

• Appendix 6.C: National and Regional Planning Policy

• Appendix 6.D Viewpoint Assessment

• Appendix 6.E: Landscape Value

6.2 Scope and Methodology

6.2.1 The methodology for undertaking the LVIA is based on principles set out by the Landscape Institute (LI) and Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) in the third edition of Guidelines for Landscape and Visual


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Assessment (GLVIA3) (LI and IEMA, 2013)1. GLVIA3 is the established good practice guidance for LVIA.

6.2.2 A detailed methodology for the LVIA is provided in Appendix 6.A and summarised below.

5km Study Area and 3km Focus Area

6.2.3 The LVIA 5km Study Area and 3km Study Area are illustrated in Figure 6.1. The 3km Study Area is considered to encompass the area/ receptors which could be affected to a significant degree by the Proposed Project. The 5km Study Area is considered to ensure robustness in the assessment. The reasoning behind the choice of Study Area is explained in more detail in Appendix 6.A.

6.2.4 To support the assessment Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) maps have been produced in line with the method set out in Appendix 6.A. Four maps have been produced, as follows:

• Figure 6.2 represents the worst case scenario in terms of the theoretical visibility of all of the above ground operational components of the Proposed Project combined. The ZTV has been extended up to 10km to demonstrate that the 3km Study Area and 5km Study Area are appropriate for this assessment. The 10km ZTV has been reviewed to determine whether or not there would be any particularly sensitive receptors beyond the 5km Study Area that should be included in the assessment. None have been identified.

• Figure 6.3 represents the worst case scenario in terms of the theoretical visibility of the proposed gantries within the proposed Wogden Foot Sealing End Compound (SEC).

• Figure 6.4 represents the existing worst case scenario in terms of the theoretical visibility of the existing pylons that are proposed for removal; and

• Figure 6.5 illustrates the difference in ZTV between existing Pylon 4ZO157 and proposed replacement Pylon 4ZO157R.

6.2.5 The ZTVs take no account of the screening effects of buildings, vegetation or very localised anomalies in landform, which may in reality preclude visibility from certain areas.

6.2.6 As a result they are referred to as 'bare earth ' ZTVs and provide the 'worst case' or largest area from which a development may be visible. These maps support the definition of the LVIA Study Area and have also been used to help identify whether there are any particularly sensitive receptors lying just within or beyond 5km (as stated in paragraph 6.2.4, none have been identified).

Desk Study

6.2.7 Available desk top information has been reviewed, to gain an understanding of existing landscape character and visual amenity of the Study Area, as listed in Appendix 6.A, Detailed LVIA Methodology.

Field Surveys

6.2.8 Information gathered as part of the desktop study has been verified on site by a number of surveys undertaken between summer 2016 and summer 2019.

1 Landscape Institute and Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment, (2013), ‘Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment, Third Edition’, (London and New York: Routledge)


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6.2.9 Field survey work included visits to the Proposed Project site and the wider landscape within the 5km LVIA Study Area; concentrating on the 3km Study Area. These site visits were also used to gather a series of viewpoint photographic surveys. All photography was undertaken in accordance with the Landscape Institute's (LI) Advice Note 01/11 ‘Photography and Photomontage in Landscape and Visual Assessment’.

Assessment of Impacts

6.2.10 The main steps taken in the assessment of landscape and visual effects have been based on the guiding principles set out in GLVIA3. These are summarised as follows:

• The baseline landscape of the study area has been reviewed through desk top studies and site visits undertaken throughout spring, summer, autumn and winter;

• Landscape receptors have been identified and judgments made with regard to their baseline value;

• ZTV maps have been produced to establish the areas from which the Proposed Project may be visible;

• Visual receptors have been identified within the ZTVs and viewpoints selected to be representative of views from around the Study Area, from a variety of receptors;

• The values of baseline views have been considered;

• Assessments of the sensitivity of the landscape and visual receptors have been made, taking into consideration value identified as part of the baseline and the susceptibility of the receptors;

• Assessments have been made regarding the magnitude of effect (or change) on receptors as a result of the Proposed Project;

• The levels of landscape and visual effects have been established through professional judgment, taking into consideration sensitivity and magnitude of effect. Effects have been further categorised as significant or not significant.

6.2.11 Effects are assessed during construction, at winter year 1 of operation and at summer of year 15 when any mitigation measures have become effective (as planting matures). Effects of maintenance and decommissioning are also considered.

Sensitivity of Receptor

6.2.12 The assessment establishes the sensitivity of both landscape and visual receptors (with sensitivity made up of judgments about the value attached to the receptor, the susceptibility of the receptor to the type of change proposed).


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Table 6.1: Indicative Criteria for Judging Sensitivity

Sensitivity Typical Example/ Description

Landscape Receptor Sensitivity

High

The key characteristics and qualities of the landscape (for instance landform, land cover, scale, prominent features, human influence and perceptual aspects and tranquillity) are highly sensitive to change from the type and scale of development being assessed. Key landscape characteristics are highly vulnerable and unable to accommodate the development without significant effects on character.

Medium

Some of the key characteristics and qualities of the landscape are sensitive to change from the type and scale of development being assessed. Although the landscape may be able to absorb some development if sensitively sited and designed, it may introduce new inappropriate characteristics or result in a change in character.

Low Key characteristics and qualities of the landscape are robust and unlikely to be adversely affected by the type and scale of development being assessed.

Visual Receptor Sensitivity

High

Receptors that typically have a strong interest in their visual surroundings combined with highly valued views which may be of high scenic value and with very few or no detractors. This may include tourist destinations where views of the surroundings are fundamental to the experience, trig points and publicly accessible hilltops, attractions within nationally valued landscapes, people using scenic routes, national trails and cycle routes and open access land whose interest is likely to be focussed on the landscape and people in the local community.

Medium

Receptors with a moderate interest in their visual surroundings combined with moderately valued views of which may be of some scenic quality, but may have some detractors. This may include people using national and regional trails and cycle routes, people using incidental footpaths and local public rights of way, people travelling along local roads and people in the local community.

Low

Receptors with typically a low, passing or momentary interest in their visual surroundings, combined with views of lower scenic quality. This may include people with limited opportunity to enjoy the view due either to the speed of travel or because their attention is elsewhere, such as: people travelling on main roads (although susceptibility may be higher in scenic locations), or people at their place of work, whose attention may be focussed on other activities.

6.2.13 It is important to note that the landscape sensitivities identified in this assessment are purely relative to the landscape and visual amenity of the receptors within the Study Area and to the nature of the development proposed.

Magnitude of effect

6.2.14 Overall judgments are made with regard to the magnitude of landscape and visual effects (made up of judgments about the size/ scale of predicted effect, the


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geographical extent of the area affected, the duration of the effect and its reversibility).

Table 6.2: Indicative Criteria for Judging Magnitude

Magnitude Typical Example/ Description

Magnitude of Landscape Effect

High

Considerable change to the landscape over a wide area or intensive change over a limited area with dramatic consequences for the elements, character and quality of the baseline landscape.

The Proposed Project would form or remove a dominant landscape element and post development the baseline situation would be fundamentally changed, potentially creating a different landscape character. If designated, affecting the reasons for the designation.

Medium

Noticeable change to the landscape over a wide area or conspicuous change over a limited area, with some consequences for the elements, character and quality of the baseline landscape.

The Proposed Project would form or remove a conspicuous landscape element and post development the baseline situation may be noticeably changed. If designated, unlikely to affect the reasons for the designation.

Low

Slight change to the landscape over a wide area or noticeable change over a limited area, with limited consequences for the elements, character and quality of the baseline landscape.

Change due to the Proposed Project would be perceptible but post development, the baseline landscape may exhibit some differences, but would be largely unchanged. If designated, not affecting the reasons for the designation.

Very Low

Almost indiscernible change to the landscape, with very limited or no consequences for elements, character and quality of the baseline landscape.

Change due to the Proposed Project would be barely perceptible and post development, the baseline landscape would appear unchanged. If designated, not affecting the reasons for the designation.

No Change

The assessment also identifies areas where no landscape change is anticipated. In these instances, 'no change' is inserted into the appropriate magnitude of effect column and the resulting effect is identified as 'no effect'.


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Magnitude of Visual Effect

High

Total loss, introduction or major alteration to key elements/ features/ characteristics of the baseline view which would result in a dramatic change to the character and quality of the existing view and how it is perceived.

Typically this would be where change would be in very close proximity with a large proportion of the view affected by no or minimal screening/ filtering or backgrounding of views.

Positive judgements may include situations where the removal of major elements (such as pylons) gives rise to major alterations in the view.

Negative judgements may include situations where the introduction of elements in a view are considered to be very uncharacteristic when set within the attributes of the receiving landscape.

Medium

Partial loss, introduction or alteration to one or more key elements/ features/ characteristics of the baseline view which would result in a noticeable change to the character and quality of the existing view and how it is perceived.

The Proposed Project would form or remove a conspicuous element in the view and result in a noticeable change to the character and quality of the existing view and how it is perceived. Typically this would be where change would be clearly visible and well-defined or where a moderate proportion of the view is affected, although there may be some screening or backgrounding.

Positive judgements may include situations where the removal of notable elements (such as pylons) gives rise to noticeable alterations in the view.

Negative judgements may include situations where the introduction of elements in a view are not considered totally uncharacteristic when set within the attributes of the receiving landscape. These may also include situation where the Proposed Project would draw the eye and make other features appear subordinate, but would be of similar scale to other features in the view.

Low

The Proposed Project would be perceptible (in terms of additions or losses of elements from within the view) but would result in an inconspicuous change to the character and quality of the existing view and how it is perceived.

Typically this would be where a development (either be it the addition or removal of elements) would form a perceptible part of a long distance panoramic view and/ or where a very small proportion of the view may be affected.


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Very Low

Almost indiscernible change to the view, with no consequences for the character and quality of the view.

The Proposed Project would be barely perceptible and post development, the baseline view would appear unchanged.

No Change

The assessment also identifies areas where no visual change is anticipated. In these instances, 'no change' is inserted into the appropriate magnitude of effect column and the resulting effect is identified as 'no effect'.

Significance of Effect

6.2.15 The separate judgments about the sensitivity of the receptor and the magnitude of effect are combined to allow a final judgment to be made about whether or not an effect is considered significant.

6.2.16 Tables 6.3 and 6.4 provide outline descriptions of the categorisation of effects from major beneficial through to major adverse for the determination of both landscape and visual effects.

Table 6.3: Indicative Criteria for Judging Landscape Effects and Significance

Effect Category

Typical Description

Major Beneficial

(Significant)

The Proposed Project would typically give rise to a high magnitude of effect that typically has direct effects (but not always) on a more highly sensitive landscape receptor.

If designated, enhancing the reasons for the designation.

The Proposed Project would greatly improve and/or enhance the character of the landscape, would restore or reinstate valued characteristics, elements or features.

Moderate Beneficial

(Significant)

The Proposed Project would typically give rise to a medium magnitude of effect with typically direct effects (but not always) on a landscape receptor.

If designated, enhancing some of the reasons for the designation.

The Proposed Project would give rise to some improvements and/ or enhancements to the character of the landscape, forming a noticeable feature which would have some positive effects on the characteristics of the landscape baseline.

Minor Beneficial

The Proposed Project would typically give rise to a low magnitude of effect with some direct or indirect effects on a landscape receptor. The Proposed Project would not greatly alter the perception of the landscape nor conflict greatly with its key characteristics.

Negligible

The Proposed Project would typically give rise to a very low magnitude of effect to a landscape receptor.

The Proposed Project would be accommodated within the landscape. It would not substantially undermine the valued


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Effect Category

Typical Description

characteristics of the landscape nor alter the perception of the landscape

Minor Adverse

The Proposed Project would typically give rise to a low magnitude of effect with some direct or indirect effects on a landscape receptor. The Proposed Project would not greatly alter the perception of the landscape nor conflict greatly with its key characteristics.

Moderate Adverse

(Significant)

The Proposed Project would typically give rise to a medium magnitude of effect with typically direct effects (but not always) on a landscape receptor.

If designated, affecting some of the reasons for the designation.

The Proposed Project would give rise to some conflicts with the character of the landscape, forming a noticeable feature which would have some consequences for the characteristics of the landscape baseline.

Major Adverse

(Significant)

The Proposed Project would typically give rise to a high magnitude of effect that typically has direct effects (but not always) on a more highly sensitive landscape receptor.

If designated, affecting the reasons for the designation.

The Proposed Project would greatly conflict with the character of the landscape, forming a dominant and intrusive feature which would substantially erode its key characteristics potentially creating a different landscape character.

Table 6.4: Indicative Criteria for Judging Visual Effects and Significance

Effect Category

Typical Description

Major Beneficial

(Significant)

Would considerably improve and enhance the existing view.

Would restore or reinstate valued characteristic elements/features.

Moderate Beneficial

(Significant)

Would noticeably improve and enhance the existing view.

Would restore or enhance some valued characteristic elements/features.

Minor Beneficial

Would be slightly at variance with the existing view.

Would partially restore or enhance some locally valued characteristic elements/ features. Would cause a perceptible enhancement in the view.

Negligible The Proposed Project would be barely perceptible and have very little or no positive or negative effect on the landscape or visual amenity.


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Effect Category

Typical Description

Minor Adverse

Would be slightly at variance with the existing view.

Would damage or partially remove some locally valued characteristic elements/features. Would cause a perceptible deterioration in the view.

Moderate Adverse

(Significant)

Would be at variance with the existing view and diminish its integrity.

Would destroy, degrade or diminish some valued characteristic elements/features (including aesthetic or perceptual qualities).

Would cause a noticeable deterioration in the view.

Major Adverse

(Significant)

Would be at considerable variance with the existing view, degrading its integrity.

Would permanently destroy, degrade or diminish valued characteristic elements/features (including aesthetic or perceptual qualities).

Would cause a substantial deterioration in the view.

Limitations, Uncertainties, or difficulties encountered

6.2.17 The assessments of effects on landscape character are often based on published landscape character assessments. In the case of the Proposed Project there are a number of overlapping landscape character assessments. The Proposed Project and LVIA Study Area fall within both the Peak District National Park Authority Landscape Character Assessment2 and also the Barnsley Borough Landscape Character Assessment3. The outer edge of the Study Area is also partially covered by the Kirklees District Landscape Character Assessment. None of the character assessments cover the Study Area entirely and all three overlap in locations (see Figure 6.6). This issue has been resolved by reviewing and rationalising the separate landscape character assessments and pulling them together into a project specific local landscape character assessment for the Study Area. This has provided a consistent basis from which to assess effects on landscape character.

6.3 Consultation Undertaken

6.3.1 As part of the scoping phase of the Environmental Assessment Report, a Scoping Report (National Grid, July 2016) was prepared to set out the proposed approach to Environmental Assessment in respect of the Proposed Project, including the identification of assessment methodologies for each of the topic areas to be assessed. The information and advice received during the scoping process with regard to the landscape and visual assessment is summarised in Table 6.5.

2 Peak District National Park Authority and Countryscape, (2009), ‘Peak District National Park Landscape Strategy and Action Plan 2009 – 2019’, Peak District National Park Authority

3 Environmental Consultancy University of Sheffield and Land Use Consultants, (2002), ‘Barnsley Borough Landscape Character Assessment’, Barnsley Borough Metropolitan Council


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Table 6.5: Consultation Responses

Date/ Reference

Consultee Summary of issues Section where comment addressed

Scoping opinion consultation responses

Ref: 2016/ENQ/005/30 17th March 2017

Helen Willows, Planning Officer Barnsley Council

The Environmental Assessment Report should reference Barnsley’s Landscape Character Assessment

Barnsley’s Landscape Character Assessment has been used to inform the site specific landscape character assessment

(Please refer to Regional Landscape Character section of report within section 6.5 and Appendix 6.B)

The effects of the new SEC should be fully assessed

Construction and operation effects of the proposed SEC have been assessed in the Environmental Assessment Report (Please refer to sub headings within section 6.7 for predicted impacts and section 6.9 summary of effects)

2016/ENQ/005 30 17th March 2017

Campaign to Protect Rural England (CRPE)/ Friends of the Peak District

CPRE’s Tranquillity mapping should be included within the assessment

CPRE’s Tranquillity mapping has been used to inform judgments on value of landscape character areas

25th November 2016

John Keeley Peak District National Park Planning Authority Planning Manager - North

National planning policy and legislation needs to refer to para 115 in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

Relevant NPPF planning policy has been checked to ensure proposals comply with national policy (Please refer to Appendix 6.C)

National planning policy and legislation needs to refer to National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and the Environment Act 1995

All relevant National Policy and Legislation has been reviewed and is listed in Appendix 6.C and section 6.4.


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Date/ Reference


National planning policy needs to refer to the ‘English National Parks and the Broads UK Government Vision and Circular 2010’

Local planning policy needs to refer to the saved policies of the Peak District National Park Local Plan (2001)

The saved policies of the Peak District National Park Local Plan (2001) have been reviewed and are listed in Appendix 6.C

Local planning policy needs to refer to the Peak District National Park Management Plan 2012-2017 and the Peak District National Park Landscape Strategy and Action Plan 2009 – 2019

Peak District National Park Management Plan 2012-2017 and the Peak District National Park Landscape Strategy and Action Plan 2009 – 2019 have been reviewed and are listed in Appendix 6.C

Consultation on Viewpoints and Landscape/Visual Mitigation:

6th March 2017, Email

Robin Meetham, Peak District National Park Planning Authority – Landscape Architect

To obtain agreement on viewpoint locations and on locations for which visualisations would be produced.

PDNP were in general agreement with the proposed viewpoint locations but requested one revision to the proposed location for visualisations (response by e-mail dated 8th March 2017)

Appendix 6.D presents the findings of the viewpoint assessment which has been used to inform the LVIA. This includes wirelines for some viewpoints including those which were agreed to be used for photomontages,

The photomontages are presented a stand-alone report (Ref P10727-00-001-708)

6th March 2017, Email

Andrew Burton Planning Officer Barnsley Council

To obtain agreement on viewpoint locations and locations for which visualisations would be produced.

No formal response was received.

N/A

7th April 2018, Email

Hannah Andrew Planning Officer

To obtain agreement on viewpoint locations and viewpoint locations for which visualisations would be produced.

N/A


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Date/ Reference


Barnsley Council

No formal response was received.

18th September 2018

Landscape and Ecology Stakeholder Meeting, Held at Dunford Bridge

Robin Meetham (RM), Peak District National Park Planning Authority Landscape Architect and Hannah Andrew (HA) Planning Officer Barnsley MBC, Trevor Mayne (TM) Biodiversity Officer Barnsley MBC (together with other SRG members)

To discuss and agree the approach for landscape mitigation. There was general agreement with the landscape mitigation approach described at the meeting; key points summarised as follows:

• Effects on views from Open Access Land south of the Trans Pennine Trail should be considered

• Clough Woodland Planting to be considered, particularly south of the Trans Pennine Trail

• Scope for more grass verges along the Trans Pennine Trail

• Remove some trees to open up discrete views from the Trans Pennine Trail

• Not essential to re-plant trees along the Trans Pennine Trail on a like for like basis but ensure wooded character of valley is retained

• Ratio of trees/ scrub/ grassland reinstated in Wogden Foot LWS should reflect proportions/ ratio removed (both temporary and permanent)

Effects on views from Open Access Land are considered in section 6.7 and summarised in section 6.9.

The Landscape Plan, and Landscape and Ecology Management Plan (LEMP) illustrate the proposed landscape mitigation.


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Date/ Reference


16th January 2019

Landscape and Ecology Stakeholder Meeting, Held at The Core, Barnsley

Robin Meetham, Peak District National Park Planning Authority Landscape Architect and Hannah Andrew Planning Officer Barnsley Council (together with other SRG members)

To discuss and agree the approach for landscape mitigation. There was general agreement with the landscape mitigation approach described at the meeting; key points summarised as follows:

• Off-site planting in Windleden Clough and Short Grain Clough to be considered (this would need to be agreed with landowners)

• Off-site planting involving diversification of coniferous woodlands at Dunford Bridge/ Winscar Reservoir (this would need to be agreed with landowners)

• Off-site planting in scattered areas to the north of Winscar Reservoir

The Landscape Plan and Landscape and Ecology Management Plan (LEMP) illustrate the proposed landscape mitigation.

6.3.2 Consultation undertaken with respect to the landscape and visual assessment has also included data and information requests submitted to the following organisations:

• Peak District National Park Authority for Landscape Character Assessment data;

• Barnsley Borough Metropolitan Council for Landscape Character Assessment data; and

• Kirklees Council for Landscape Character Assessment data.

Issues Scoped Out in the Scoping Report

6.3.3 In the Scoping Report it was determined that the LVIA would not assess the effects of the Proposed Project on any landscape or visual receptors located outside the Study Area unless they were particularly sensitive receptors, highlighted either through the ZTVs or through discussion with stakeholders and interested parties. The 10km ZTV has been reviewed to determine whether or not there would be any particularly sensitive receptors beyond the 5km Study Area that should be included in the assessment. None have been identified through this review.


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6.3.4 It was determined that the LVIA would not assess the effects of the Proposed Project on landscape or visual receptors located wholly outside the ZTV.

6.3.5 As noted in the Scoping Report, effects on individual residential receptors outside of public spaces are not included because in law, private individuals do not have a right to a view (as established in Aldred’s Case 16104), and impacts on living conditions (as established in the Lavender case 20095) are usually dealt with through a separate residential visual amenity assessment, if required. In this case such an assessment is not considered to be required because the Proposed Project is not likely to be so overbearing or dominating when experienced from any individual property, to result in unacceptable living conditions.

6.4 Statutory and Planning Context

6.4.1 A desk-based review of relevant legislation and planning policy relating to electricity transmission and the landscape has been undertaken. An overview is given below, however Appendix 6.C contains more detail regarding relevant National and Local Planning Policy.

Legislation

6.4.2 National Parks are nationally valued landscapes, recognised by designation and have a formal statutory status. They are designated under the 1949 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act and amended by the Environment Act 1995 to conserve and enhance landscapes within the countryside whilst promoting public enjoyment of them and having regard for the social and economic well-being of those living within them. This legislation, alongside English National Parks and the Broads UK Government Vision and Circular 2010, illustrates the legislative and governmental support for works to enhance and not just conserve the National Parks.

National Planning Policy

• National Planning Policy Framework (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (2019).

• English National Parks and the Broads UK Government Vision and Circular 2010 (2010)

Local Planning Policy

6.4.3 The LVIA Study Area is located within administrative boundaries of three Local Planning Authorities: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Peak District National Park; and Kirklees Council.

6.4.4 The following documents have been reviewed:

• Barnsley Local Plan (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, January 2019);

• Barnsley Borough Landscape Character Assessment Barnsley (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, 2002);

• Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document (PDNPA, 2011);

4 Aldred v Benton Case (1610)

5 Lavender v Mackenzie Test (2009) (Enifer Downs & Langdon) Public Inquiry (APP/X2220/A/08/2071880)


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• Peak District National Park Authority Local Plan (PDNPA, 2001)

• Peak District National Park Management Plan 2018-2023 (PDNPA, 2018);

• Peak District National Park Landscape Strategy and Action Plan 2009 – 2019 (PDNPA, 2009);

• Kirklees District Landscape Character Assessment (Kirklees Council, 2015); and

• Peak District National Park: Visual Impact Provision Scoping Report (National Grid, 2016).

6.4.5 The parts of the Proposed Project which require planning permission are located entirely within the boundary of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and subject to the following landscape and visual related current local planning policies (for further information see Appendix 6.C):

• Policy D1 High Quality Design and Placemaking

• Policy LC1 Landscape Character

• Policy GI1 Green Infrastructure

• Policy GS2 Green Ways and Public Rights of Way

• Policy GB1 Protection of Greenbelt

6.5 Existing Environment

Landscape Context

6.5.1 The following text provides brief descriptions of the context of the landscape of the LVIA Study Area for background information.

Landform and Drainage

6.5.2 As illustrated in Figure 6.7 much of the LVIA Study Area comprises the elevated landform of the Pennine Moors to the south west. The moorland is incised by steep moorland cloughs formed by the tributaries of the River Holme in the north (including the River Ribble and New Mills Dike), the River Don and its tributaries in the centre of the LVIA Study Area, the Porter or Little Don River to the south and the River Etherow in the west.

6.5.3 The LVIA Study Area is also characterised by a relatively large number of reservoirs, including the Winscar, Upper and Lower Windleden, Langsett, Snailsden, Riding Wood and Broadstone Reservoirs.

6.5.4 The landform in the immediate vicinity of the VIP Subsection comprises the Upper Don Valley. The River Don flows from Winscar Reservoir in the west in a broadly west-east direction though the LVIA Study Area; with its tributaries flowing into it in a north-south/ south-north orientation, and include the outflow from the Upper and Lower Windleden Reservoirs in the west.

6.5.5 The Upper Don Valley comprises gently rising farmland to the north of the river. Landform rises more steeply to the moors to the south and the head of the valley and the Winscar Reservoir dam wall to the west. The landform of the valley side on the southern bank of the River Don has been significantly modified by formation of the former Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway, which is now the route of the Trans Pennine Trail. The engineering works related to the construction of the Railway involved cutting into the moorland to the south. This has resulted in a variety of engineered landform and features along both sides of the Trans Pennine Trail,


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comprising a mix of embankments, retaining walls and filled areas. The Trans Pennine Trail passes in a broadly east-west orientation south of the River Don. The embankments descend steeply in places down to the river and also rise steeply above it to the moors to the south.

6.5.6 Evidence of changes to landform to the north of the river include large mounds, presumably created as a result of the formation of the former Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway and associated tunnels.

6.5.7 Moorland cloughs form tributaries of the River Don. There are also a number of drainage ditches, including a minor ditch which runs along the southern edge of the Trans Pennine Trail.

Landcover and Landscape Pattern

6.5.8 In terms of landcover and the pattern of the landscape, the LVIA Study Area can be broadly divided into two. The large scale, open, unenclosed and relatively uninhabited moorlands of the Peak District National Park characterise the south west of the LVIA Study Area, whilst more settled pastoral farmland is found to the north east. This consists primarily of pastoral farmland with a medium scale, often regular field pattern enclosed predominantly by dry stone walls.

6.5.9 Close to the VIP Subsection, the landscape typically has a strong linear pattern. The River Don, the Trans Pennine Trail, the woodland within the valley bottom and the 400kV OHL all create a strong linear east-west pattern in the bottom of the relatively narrow Upper Don Valley.

6.5.10 To the north of the river, landcover comprises regular medium scale fields, enclosed by dry stone walls with semi-improved acid grassland or marshy grassland supporting marginal grazing.

6.5.11 To the south of the river, land use associated with the Trans Pennine Trail dominates, with the Trans Pennine Trail forming a clear, linear path through the landscape and being accompanied on either side by often steep sided, well wooded embankments formed by river erosion and by the building of the former rail line.

6.5.12 To the south of the Trans Pennine Trail (close to the VIP Subsection) the land comprises moorland which is largely unenclosed.

Tree Cover

6.5.13 As shown in Figure 6.8, there are many small blocks of woodlands and trees scattered throughout the LVIA Study Area; including some small areas of deciduous Ancient Woodland. Tree cover is less prevalent to the south on the higher moorland of the National Park, although there are some relatively large blocks of coniferous plantation along the National Park boundary which are frequently associated with reservoirs. There are also some areas of clough woodland.

6.5.14 Outside the National Park, tree cover tends to be restricted to small blocks of deciduous and/ or coniferous woodland with some hedgerow and field trees. Field boundaries are typically drystone walls. Larger blocks of woodland are found around the ‘R Plevin and Sons' Crow Edge Industrial Site’ where they provide a degree of screening, and along some of the steep sided narrow valleys found around Hepworth to the far north of the LVIA Study Area.

6.5.15 Towards the centre of the LVIA Study Area, coniferous plantation is found below the head of the Winscar Reservoir wall and to the north east of the reservoir. Young deciduous woodland is associated with the River Don and the Trans Pennine Trail, creating a continuous, linear wooded valley bottom. On the northern banks of the


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River Don, mature deciduous trees are often associated with residential properties, with occasional scattered trees along the dry stone wall field boundaries.

Landscape Scale and Enclosure

6.5.16 In general terms, to the south west of the LVIA Study Area and within the upland moorland of the National Park, the scale of the landscape is large to vast and affords open, often panoramic views. To the north east of the LVIA Study Area, the predominantly undulating, medium scale, relatively well wooded valley landscape is more enclosed.

6.5.17 The landscape associated with Upper Don Valley is medium in scale. Views are relatively contained by topography and the often dense tree cover along the valley sides and the Trans Pennine Trail. To the west at Dunford Bridge, rolling moorland tightly surrounds the head of the Upper Don Valley, reducing the scale of the landscape and increasing the sense of enclosure.

Recreational Landscape

6.5.18 Within the LVIA Study Area there are numerous opportunities for informal recreation including activities such as walking, horse riding, cycling, water sports and bird watching. Figure 6.9 identifies the main visitor attractions, recreational routes and open access areas within the LVIA Study Area.

6.5.19 Dunford Bridge lies just within the National Park boundary. The site of the former Dunford Bridge railway station is now a promoted car park and picnic area on the edge of the village and is an important access point to the Trans Pennine Trail, National Cycle Route 62, and the Upper Don Valley Trail and for walkers exploring the surrounding Open Access Land/ Pennine moorland.

6.5.20 In addition to the car park and picnic area next to the road bridge at Dunford Bridge, there are further car parking and picnic areas to the east of Winscar Reservoir, off Dunford Road, and to the south west of the reservoir, off Windle Edge.

6.5.21 The Pennine Sailing Club is based at Winscar Reservoir just north west of the Proposed Project.

6.5.22 Langsett Reservoir to the south east of the 400kV OHL is popular with visitors and has two parking and picnic areas which are promoted on OS maps. There are additional picnic areas found along the Trans Pennine Trail at the site of the former Hazelhead Station to the east of the LVIA Study Area. Although these recreational destinations fall within the Study Area and are partially covered by the ZTV, site visits have verified there is no intervisibility with the Proposed Project and they are therefore not considered as receptors. They contribute to the perceived recreational value of the wider landscape.

6.5.23 Parts of the Trans Pennine Trail, National Cycle Route 62, the Upper Don Valley Trail and the Kinder Loop long distance bridleway follow the route of the former rail line between Hazelhead and Dunford Bridge.

6.5.24 The Trans Pennine Trail forms part of European Long Distance Footpath E8. As the Trans Pennine Trail, National Cycle Route 62 and the European Long Distance Footpath E8 follow an identical route within the Study Area, in this report, ‘the Trans Pennine Trail’ is used to refer to all three routes.

6.5.25 National Cycle Route 68 (Pennine Cycleway) runs from north to south through the LVIA Study Area, skirting around Winscar Reservoir (along the part of the same route as the Barnsley Boundary Walk as referred to in Table 6.6 below).


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6.5.26 The area is popular with walkers. There are a number of long distance walking routes which pass through the LVIA Study Area as listed in Table 6.6 below. Those that are mapped in Figure 6.9 are highlighted in bold in Table 6.6.

Table 6.6: Long Distance Walking Routes within LVIA Study Area

Long Distance Walking Route

Marked on OS

Source of Information on Long Distance Walking Route

Barnsley Boundary Walk

http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/routeslinkswalks/barnsley-boundary-walk-walking-route

Compo’s Way

https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Compo%27s+Way

Dam Long Walk

https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?menu_type=S&path_name=Dam+Long+Walk

Dark Peak Boundary Walk

https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?menu_type=S&path_name=Dark+Peak+Boundary+Walk

Dunford Round

https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?menu_type=S&path_name=Dunford+Round

Holme Valley Circular Walk

https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?menu_type=S&path_name=Holme+Valley+Circular+Walk

Kinder Loop Long Distance Bridleway

http://www.bhsaccess.org.uk/ridemaps/eastmidlands/Ridingmap.php?map=Public/Kinderloop

Longdendale Trail

https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Longdendale+Trail

Penistone Boundary Walk

https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Penistone+Boundary+Walk

South Yorkshire Way Circular

http://www.southyorkshireway.co.uk/

The Trans Pennine Trail (part of which is also promoted as the Upper Don Valley Trail)

http://www.transpenninetrail.org.uk/

Three Ridings on Foot

https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=three+ridings+on+foot

Tops of the North (Carlisle and Cheviot to Cat and Fiddle)

https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?menu_type=S&path_name=Tops+of+the+North+%28Carlisle+and+Cheviot+to+Cat+and+Fiddle%29

Wild Yorkshire Way

https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?menu_type=S&path_name=Wild+Yorkshire+Way


























http://www.southyorkshireway.co.uk/

http://www.transpenninetrail.org.uk/











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Long Distance Walking Route

Marked on OS

Source of Information on Long Distance Walking Route

Yorkshire Water Way

https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?menu_type=S&path_name=Yorkshire+Water+Way

6.5.27 There are relatively few local Public Rights of Way (PRoW) in the area; however, there are large tracts of Open Access Land within and just outside the National Park and a small area of Registered Common Land north east of Dunford Bridge, on Broad Hill Bank.

6.5.28 Thurlmoor Camping and Caravan Site is located to the west of Carlecotes.

Settlement and Infrastructure

6.5.29 As shown in Figure 6.10, the National Park serves as a boundary in terms of settlement pattern. Settlement within the National Park is limited to isolated properties and farmsteads. Outside the National Park to the north east, there is a hierarchy of settlements ranging from the villages of Thurlstone and Millhouse Green (west of Penistone) and Hepworth and Scholes (south of Holmfirth), to hamlets such as Langsett and Carlecotes and small clusters of properties and isolated farmsteads.

6.5.30 Settlements within the LVIA Study Area are often linear, sprawling along local roads with larger settlements being located where roads converge. The local vernacular typically comprises sandstone buildings with slate roofs, but outside the National Park there is frequent infill of a more modern and mixed building style.

6.5.31 By virtue of its location inside the edge of the National Park, the presence of the car park at Dunford Bridge and the fact that this is the point where users of the Trans Pennine Trail enter the National Park from the east, Dunford Bridge has the potential to be a major gateway to the National Park. The hamlet of Dunford Bridge is the closest settlement to the VIP Subsection, being located adjacent to the eastern entrance to the Woodhead Tunnel.

6.5.32 The National Park also serves as a boundary in terms of infrastructure and there are few minor or primary roads within the National Park as shown by Figure 6.10. Significant road connections are limited to Windle Edge road and the A628 (the Woodhead Pass) which connects Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire across the Pennines. Aside from this, connections within the uplands of the National Park are limited to a small number of local lanes and access tracks.

6.5.33 Outside the National Park to the north and east, the LVIA Study Area is connected by a patchwork of minor roads. This part of the LVIA Study Area also contains the A616 (connecting Huddersfield and the A628) and the B6106 (connecting Holmfirth with Penistone).

6.5.34 There are no active railway lines within the LVIA Study Area but the Trans Pennine Trail follows the route of the now disused Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Railway (later known as the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway) which was opened in 1845 and included the Woodhead Tunnel which was then the longest in the country. The eastern portal of the tunnel is located at Dunford Bridge where there was also a train station consisting of two flanking platforms, which was in use until its closure in 1970. It is now the site of the Trans Pennine Trail car park and entrance.





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Existing Energy Infrastructure

6.5.35 As shown in Figure 6.10, there are a number of wind farms within the LVIA Study Area, largely based within the Spicer Hill area, north west of Penistone, these include the following:

• Spicer Hill Wind Farm;

• Royd Moor Wind Farm;

• Blackstone Edge Wind Farm; and

• Hazlehead Wind Farm.

6.5.36 It has been noted on site that there is also a small domestic wind turbine at Eltock Farm, much closer to the Proposed Project near Carlecotes

6.5.37 The existing Dunford Bridge SEC is located near the entrance of the Woodhead Tunnel and lies wholly within the Peak District National Park. The existing terminal pylon is located within the SEC and two additional angle pylons are also located within the National Park boundary. The 400kV OHL exits the National Park and crosses the River Don continuing generally eastwards along the lower valley slopes outside the National Park for approximately 1.2km. It then turns south eastwards and re-enters the National Park boundary for a short distance near Hazlehead before exiting the boundary again at the A616. The 400kV OHL then remains outside the National Park boundary for approximately 1.4km before leaving the LVIA Study Area.

6.5.38 Throughout the LVIA Study Area, the pylons of the 400kV OHL influence the local character of the landscape, particularly at Dunford Bridge where the scale of the landscape is more intimate and the pylons are particularly dominant.

6.5.39 Other OHL in the area include low voltage wood pole distribution lines; the majority of which are located outside of the National Park.

Landscape Receptors - Designated Landscapes

6.5.40 In terms of landscape designations, the LVIA Study Area includes part of the Peak District National Park. In 1951, the Peak District became the first designated National Park in the United Kingdom. Located between the major population centres of the wider Manchester area to the west and Sheffield to the east, it sees high levels of use. As a National Park, the Peak District is considered to be of national, and therefore high value. The Special Qualities6 of the Peak District National Park are as follows (those highlighted in bold are particularly relevant to this chapter):

• Natural beauty, natural heritage, landscape character and landscapes;

• Sense of wildness and remoteness;

• Clean air, earth and water;

• Importance of wildlife and the area’s unique biodiversity;

• Thousands of years of human influence which can be traced through the landscape;

• Distinctive character of hamlets, villages and towns;

6 Peak District National Park Management Plan. (2012) National Park Special Qualities. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/microsites/npmp/about-the-national-park/national-park-special-qualilties. [Accessed 20 September 2017].


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• Trees, woodlands, hedgerows, stone walls, field barns and other landscape features;

• Significant geological features;

• Wealth of historic buildings, parks and gardens;

• Opportunities to experience tranquillity and quiet enjoyment;

• Easy access for visitors and surrounding urban areas;

• Opportunities to experience dark night skies;

• Vibrancy and a sense of community;

• Cultural heritage of history, archaeology, customs, traditions, legends, arts, and literary associations;

• Opportunities for outdoor recreation and adventure;

• Environmentally friendly methods of farming and working the land;

• Craft and cottage industries;

• Opportunities to improve physical and emotional well-being;

• Special values attached to the national park by surrounding urban communities;

• The flow of landscape character across and beyond the national park boundary.

6.5.41 The LVIA Study Area also includes areas of Open Access Land, Registered Common Land and Ancient Semi Natural Woodland (ASNW). These are not considered as receptors in themselves but they are taken into consideration in judgments of the value of landscape character areas (LCA). No ASNW would be affected by the Proposed Project. The visual baseline considers receptors using Open Access Land/ Common Land.

6.5.42 The LVIA Study Area also includes a number of ecological designations, namely Special Areas of Conservation (SAC), Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Protection Areas (SPA) and Local Wildlife Sites (LWS), such as Wogden Foot LWS and Western Moors LWS. These are discussed in more detail within Chapter 7 (Ecology) and are taken into consideration in LCA value judgments.

6.5.43 There are also a number of Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments within the LVIA Study Area. However, in this case these are not places that are freely accessible to the general public and they are not therefore considered to be relevant receptors for the purposes of this assessment. Impacts on Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments from a historical perspective are considered within Chapter 8 (Archaeology and Cultural Heritage), but these are taken into consideration in LCA value judgments and visual effects are considered in terms of the assessment of visual effects on communities.

Landscape Receptors - Landscape Character

6.5.44 Appendix 6.E Landscape Value supports the value judgments noted in the text below.

6.5.45 The LVIA Study Area comprises a variety of naturalistic and rural landscapes ranging from the windswept moorland of the Pennine Moors, through steep scarp slopes and small scale rolling pastures to the broad, shallow Upper Don Valley and steep narrow valleys of the tributaries of the River Holme. Within these different


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areas, settlements, farms, broadleaved woodland and coniferous plantation are interspersed with small settlements and linked by a network of roads to create a landscape of fairly diverse character.

National Landscape Character

6.5.46 The majority of the LVIA Study Area is divided between two National Landscape Character Areas (NCA); 51: Dark Peak in the west of the LVIA Study Area and 37: Yorkshire Southern Pennine Fringe in the east of the LVIA Study Area. The periphery of NCA 38: Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire Coalfield character area falls just within the eastern edge of the LVIA Study Area, but due to the distance between and lack of intervisibility with the Proposed Project it is not considered relevant and therefore not discussed any further in this report.

6.5.47 NCA 51: Dark Peak covers much of northern part the Peak District National Park. The landscape is typified by exposed, sweeping moorland with gritstone outcrops and expansive views out to the surrounding lowlands. This is an area of the impervious rock where water is a dominant element, with fast flowing steams in steep cloughs cutting into the plateau edges and many man-made reservoirs located throughout the landscape character area. As an area it is highly valued for its sense of tranquillity, remoteness and wilderness despite its proximity to major urban centres and is considered to be of overall high value.

6.5.48 NCA 37: Yorkshire Southern Pennine Fringe encompasses the transition from the sparsely settled upland character of the Peak District in the west, through an area of dispersed low lying industrial hamlets and villages, to the northern cities such as Huddersfield in the east. The industrial heritage of the area is clearly perceptible in the form of gritstone mill buildings, tall chimneys, factories and forges. The connection between the rivers and industry is strong and is illustrated by the location and layout of settlements. The predominant feature of this NCA which gives it variety and interest is the transition which occurs within it, which is also a key feature of the LVIA Study Area. NCA 37 encompasses an interesting landscape transition and illustrates a narrative of industry and its reliance on natural resources, but the concentration of transport routes and settlement alongside lower scenic quality result in the NCA being considered of overall medium value.

Regional Landscape Character

6.5.49 The LVIA Study Area sits at the junction of three separate regional landscape character assessments, the Peak District National Park Authority Landscape Strategy and Action Plan 2009 – 2019 (2009)7, the Barnsley Borough Landscape Character Assessment, (2002)8 and the Kirklees District Landscape Character Assessment (2015)9. Figure 6.6 illustrates the relationship between these three separate landscape character assessments and Appendix 6.B contains outline descriptions of the corresponding regional landscape character types (LCTs) and landscape character areas (LCAs) found within the LVIA Study Area.

7 Peak District National Park Authority and Countryscape, (2009), ‘Landscape Strategy and Action Plan 2009 – 2019’

8Environmental Consultancy University of Sheffield and Land Use Consultants (May 2002) ‘Barnsley Borough Landscape Character Assessment’, Barnsley Borough Metropolitan Council (NOTE: The Landscape Character Assessment was reviewed by Barnsley Metropolitan Council in 2016 and it was confirmed that the boundaries remain applicable)

9 Land Use Consultants, (2015) ‘Kirklees District Landscape Character Assessment’, Kirklees Council.


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6.5.50 Although these assessments broadly compliment one and other, discrepancies and inconsistent geographical overlap make it difficult to use them together to give a clear and consistent overview of the baseline landscape character of the LVIA Study Area.

6.5.51 As a result, the information within these separate documents has been reviewed and reconciled to produce a project specific local landscape character assessment for the LVIA Study Area. This assessment draws heavily on the Peak District, the Barnsley Borough and the Kirklees District Landscape Character Assessments, but reconciles their differences to give a comprehensive picture of the landscape character within the LVIA Study Area.

Local Landscape Character

For the purpose of this assessment the LVIA Study Area has been divided into the following five Local Landscape Character Types (LLCTs) as illustrated in Figure 6.11:

• LLCT A - Open Moorland;

• LLCT B - Moorland Slopes and Cloughs;

• LLCT C - Enclosed Gritstone Upland;

• LLCT D - Enclosed Slopes and Valleys; and

• LLCT E - Wooded Valley Floors.

6.5.52 These LLCTs are broadly based on the LCTs identified within the Peak District National Park but also take into account the Barnsley Borough Landscape Character Assessment, (2002)10 and the Kirklees District Landscape Character Assessment (2015)11. Each LLCT indicates the general characteristics of a particular type of landscape which is found at least once in the LVIA Study Area.

6.5.53 For the purpose of assessment, the LLCTs have been sub-divided into sixteen geographically distinct Local Landscape Character Areas (LLCAs). A desk top review established that the following nine LLCAs would have negligible intervisibility with the Proposed Project and would fall further than 3km from Proposed Project (within which significant landscape effects may occur); they are therefore not discussed any further in this report:

• LLCA B3: Ramsden Slopes and Cloughs12

• LLCA B4: Woodhead Slopes and Cloughs13

• LLCA B5: Howden Slopes and Cloughs 14

10Environmental Consultancy University of Sheffield and Land Use Consultants, (2002), ‘Barnsley Borough Landscape Character Assessment’, Barnsley Borough Metropolitan Council.

11 Land Use Consultants, (2015), ‘Kirklees District Landscape Character Assessment’, Kirklees Council.

12 Includes parts of the Peak District Moorland slopes and cloughs LCT, Kirklees Moorland Fringes/Upland Pastures LCT and Kirklees High Moorland Plateaux LCT

13 Includes parts of the Peak District Moorland Slopes and Cloughs LCT

14 Includes parts of the Peak District Moorland Slopes and Cloughs LCT


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• LLCA C2: Scholes Enclosed Gritstone Upland15

• LLCA C3: Cartworth Enclosed Gritstone Upland16

• LLCA D1: The Porter Enclosed Slopes and Valleys17

• LLCA D3: The New Mill Dikes Enclosed Slopes and Valleys18

• LLCA D4: The Ribble Enclosed Slopes and Valleys19

• LLCA D5: The Holme Enclosed Slopes and Valleys20

6.5.54 A further three LLCAs have also been omitted from the assessment following desk top reviews of ZTVs and site visits which determined that there would be limited perception of the Proposed Project due to distance and intervening landform and vegetation; hence no significant effects would be anticipated. The following three LLCAs are therefore also not discussed any further in this report:

• LLCA B2: Langsett Slopes and Cloughs21

• LLCA C1: Whitley Enclosed Gritstone Upland22

• LLCA C4: Penistone Enclosed Gritstone Upland23

6.5.55 The following text describes the four LLCAs which would lie within 3km of the Proposed Project and/ or would have intervisibilty with the Proposed Project. An introductory paragraph is provided to describe the general characteristics of the each LLCT before describing the LLCAs that fall within them and their corresponding landscape value.

6.5.56 LLCT A - Open Moorland Open Moorland comprises an exposed and windswept landscape type consisting of a high undulating gritstone plateau. A mosaic of heathland, acid grassland and blanket bog lies over thin soil, punctuated by rocky outcrops and distinct sculptural tors. The majority of the moorland is Open Access Land, with footpaths concentrated around the edge of the moorland and the interior

15 Includes parts of the Peak District Densely enclosed gritstone upland LCT, Kirklees Moorland Fringes/Upland Pastures LCT and Kirklees Rural Fringes LCT

16 Includes parts of the Peak District Densely enclosed gritstone upland LCT, Kirklees Moorland Fringes/Upland Pastures LCT and Kirklees High Moorland Plateaux LCT

17 Includes parts of Barnsley Penistone Upland Farmland LCA and the Peak District Slopes and valleys with woodland LCT

18 Includes parts of the Peak District Slopes and valleys with woodland LCT, Kirklees Moorland Fringes / Upland Pastures LCT, Kirklees Rural Fringes LCT and Kirklees Wooded Rural Valleys LCT

19 Includes parts of the Peak District Slopes & valleys with woodland LCT, Kirklees Settled Valleys LCT, Kirklees Moorland Fringes / Upland Pastures LCT and Kirklees High Moorland Plateaux LCT.

20 Includes parts of the Peak District Slopes & valleys with woodland LCT, Kirklees Settled Valleys LCT and Kirklees Moorland Fringes / Upland Pastures LCT

21 LLCA B2. Langsett Slopes and Cloughs includes Peak District Moorland slopes & cloughs LCT and Barnsley Thurlstone and Langsett Unenclosed Moorland LCA.

22 LLCA C1. Whitley Enclosed Gritstone Upland includes Peak District Enclosed Gritstone Upland LCT, Barnsley Ingbirchworth Upland Farmland LCA and Kirklees Moorland Fringes / Upland Pastures LCT.

23 LLCA C4. Penistone Enclosed Gritstone Upland includes the Peak District Enclosed Gritstone Upland LCT and Barnsley Penistone Upland Farmland LCA


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largely unaffected by human influence. Vast panoramic views over the moorland and notable lack of human intervention evoke a strong sense of tranquillity and wilderness.

• LLCA A1: Thurlstone and Langsett Open Moorland24 exemplifies the open moorland typology. With the exception of some airshaft structures associated with the Woodhead Tunnel, the only significant perceptible human intervention within the open moorland is the A628. As a result of the high scenic quality and perception of wilderness throughout much of this area, as reflected in its status within the Peak District National Park, this LLCA is considered to be of high value.

6.5.57 LLCT B - Moorland Slopes and Cloughs sits on the edge of expansive open moorland. It encompasses a dramatic change in elevation, dropping from the high open moorland down into broad inhabited valleys. Steep, incised valleys or cloughs formed by fast flowing streams and edged by gritstone outcrops cut into the moorland plateau. In places the topography and quantity of rainfall has been capitalised on to create series of modestly sized reservoirs. The sensory quality of these areas is dominated by the sound and movement of water as well as expansive views out over lower ground.

• LLCA B1: Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs25 is dominated by a number of reservoirs. Despite these man made elements, there is a strong perceptual sense of tranquillity and wilderness. The area has a high recreational value with most of the area comprising Open Access Land which is easily accessible and there a number of footpaths within it. As a result this LLCA area is considered to be of high value.

6.5.58 LLCT D - Enclosed Slopes and Valleys These areas consist of sloping valley sides, often with locally varied topography. An increase in woodland cover lower down on the valley sides creates a progressively more enclosed landscape, limiting views out over the surrounding countryside. Sunken lanes weave through an irregular field pattern of small to medium sized fields, defined by a mixture of gritstone walls and hedgerows.

• LLCA D2: The Don Enclosed Slopes and Valleys26 contributes to the distinct upland character of the wider area. It benefits from a number of small vernacular upland hamlets and a regular field pattern of medium sized fields defined by drystone walls with occasional trees. The quality and condition of the landscape is generally good. There are few detractors within the rural and relatively remote landscape, other than the existing 400kV OHL. This area is considered to be of medium value.

6.5.59 LLCT E - Wooded Valley Floors Narrow valley floors dominated by meandering rivers flanked by wet woodland and scrub. The locally steep topography limits the productivity of farmland, resulting in small scale irregular fields used predominantly for grazing. The rivers show evidence of historic use, with a number of weirs and

24LLCA A1. Thurlstone and Langsett Open Moorland includes parts of Barnsley Thurlstone and Langsett Unenclosed Moorland LCA, the Peak District Open Moors LCT and Kirklees High Moorland Plateaux LCT.

25 LLCA B1. Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs includes Peak District Moorland slopes & cloughs LCT, Barnsley Thurlstone and Langsett Unenclosed Moorland LCA and Kirklees High Moorland Plateaux LCT.

26 LLCA D2. The Don Enclosed Slopes and Valleys includes the Peak District Slopes & Valleys with Woodland LCT and Barnsley Ingbirchworth Upland Farmland LCA.


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mill buildings located along their length. Traditional stone bridges traverse the river in some locations. Loose groupings of properties are found in clusters throughout the landscape. Views out are often limited by woodland cover, but breaks in the trees frame views up over fields towards the valley ridgelines.

• LLCA E1: The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor27 differs from surrounding character areas due to its enclosed nature as a result of topography and tree cover. It is highly valued as a recreational landscape. The car park at Dunford Bridge is promoted in relation to the Trans Pennine Trail which traverses the LLCA. The 400kV OHL runs through this LCA and has an adverse influence on the character of its surroundings, affecting the sense of remoteness and tranquillity.

Part of this LLCA falls within the Peak District National Park which also has a high recreation and conservation value. However, the scenic quality and coherence of the landscape is influenced by the presence of the 400kV OHL. The landscape of this LLCA is considered to be of medium value.

6.5.60 Table 6.7 below includes summary judgments on value in relation to NCA and LLCA that are considered to be landscape receptors and assessed accordingly in Section 6.7.

Table 6.7: Summary of Assessed Value of Landscape Character Areas

Landscape Character Areas Value Value evidence base refer to

NCA 51: Dark Peak High

Appendix 6.E, Table 1.1

NCA 37: Yorkshire Southern Pennine Fringe

Medium Appendix 6.E, Table 1.3

LLCA A1: Thurlstone and Langsett Open Moorland

High Appendix 6.E, Table 1.5

LLCA B1: Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs High

Appendix 6.E, Table 1.7

LLCA D2: The Don Enclosed Slopes and Valleys


LLCA E1: The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor


Visual Amenity

6.5.61 Much of the Proposed Project falls within the Upper Don Valley near Dunford Bridge. The extent of this valley can be defined as the area running east to west from Hazlehead Bridge to Winscar Reservoir, encompassing a topographical rise from approximately 250m at Hazlehead to 400m at the height of the valley sides. From east to west the valley extends approximately 5km and from north to south approximately 2km at its broadest point.

6.5.62 Views from the valley floor tend to be contained by localised variations in topography and by the woodland concentrated along the Upper River Don corridor and the

27 LLCA E1: The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor includes the Peak District Slopes & Valleys with Woodland LCT and Barnsley Upland Don River Valley LCA.


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Trans Pennine Trail. Intermittent gaps in vegetation frame very occasional views of the valley sides. In contrast, the elevated valley sides have less tree cover and benefit from expansive views over the valley and beyond to the north and east, and of the moorland plateau to the south and west.

6.5.63 There are some elevated views into the Upper Don Valley from the moorland plateau in the west of the LVIA Study Area.

6.5.64 To the east of Hazlehead the topography largely flattens out, transitioning from a distinct valley into gently undulating lowland. The reduced elevation and increased woodland cover in this area restricts views into the Upper Don Valley to a few elevated locations where distant views can be obtained.

6.5.65 The following text identifies the visual amenity and availability of views as currently experienced by people living, visiting and moving around the landscape (visual receptors). Visual receptors include local communities, visitors to the area, recreational users including users of the National Trails, regional trails and local PRoW and people travelling on the local road network. Receptors, such as people at places of work, were not considered relevant to this assessment due to their low susceptibility and the rural nature of the parts of the LVIA Study Area that fall within the ZTV. The descriptions of visual receptors are therefore categorised under the following three broad headings:

• Local Community;

• Leisure and Recreation; and

• Transport Routes.

6.5.66 It is important to note that the baseline descriptions only include receptors that fall wholly or partly within the ZTV and therefore may be likely to be affected by the Proposed Project.

6.5.67 Figure 6.12 illustrates the locations of baseline panoramic photographs (viewpoint photography) taken during site visits. The panoramic photographs taken from the viewpoints are included within Appendix 6.D and some of these are referenced in the text below.

Visual Receptors – Local Community

6.5.68 Dunford Bridge is a hamlet situated at the foot of Winscar Reservoir dam wall, at the western end of the valley. Views out from the settlement are limited by its location on the valley floor, the locally varied landform, coniferous plantation to the south west and proximity of the reservoir dam wall. The Dunford Bridge SEC, terminal Pylon 4ZO164R and Pylons 4ZO163 and 4ZO162 all lie close to the hamlet. As a result of their elevated situations and proximity, these pylons form a dominant component in views out from the settlement. (The visual context of Dunford Bridge’s position in relation to the VIP Subsection is illustrated by viewpoint 1, views from Dunford Bridge are illustrated by viewpoints 2, 3 and 11).

6.5.69 The pylons visually contrast with the scale of more human scale elements including trees and properties within Dunford Bridge. People entering the settlement from both the north and south have foreground views of Pylons 4ZO164R and 4ZO163, with over two thirds of each pylon visible against the skyline. The value of views from the settlement are considered to be of medium value.28

28 Note on the value of views: GLVIA3 states that to be considered high value, views must be promoted on OS maps and in guidebooks, or commemorated in art or literature. As there are no such views within the Study Area, views are defined medium value if they display the qualities of the National Park. Views


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6.5.70 Townhead is a hamlet located on the rising slopes of the northern side of the Upper Don Valley, 800m to the north east of Dunford Bridge on Brook Hill Lane. Although garden and hedgerow vegetation and buildings within the settlement filter views outward views to the south, the elevated position of the settlement affords some expansive views across the wooded valley to the moorland above. The line of pylons is visible in these views, with the upper parts of the pylons being seen against the skyline which emphasises their prominence. (Viewpoint 7 illustrates views approaching Townhead. Viewpoint 8 is to some degree representative of views from the community to the south over the rising open moorland of the Peak District National Park; however, views from the community would be more filtered). The value of views from Townhead are considered to be of medium value.

6.5.71 Carlecotes is a small village with a number of grade II listed buildings including Carlecotes Hall and the Church of St Anne. For the purpose of this assessment, the community is considered to include a small number of scattered properties to the south west of Carlecotes). The settlement sits at approximately 350m, high up on the valley side. Much of the settlement of Carlecotes lies outside the ZTVs. To the north of the settlement, tree cover associated with Carlecotes Hall screens extensive views to the south. Most properties face north-west away from the 400kV OHL, looking out over gently sloping fields defined by dry stone walls and belts of woodland. Royd Moor Wind Farm is also visible on the horizon to the north east. A small proportion of the community have long distance views over the Upper Don Valley and across open moorland as far as Howden Edge. The line of pylons traversing the valley is largely backclothed against the valley slopes (illustrated by viewpoint 9).The value of views from Carelcotes is considered to be medium value.

6.5.72 Millhouse Green is a village on the outskirts of the market town of Penistone, approximately 6km east of Dunford Bridge. Views from the settlement are generally of rolling farmland broken up by belts of woodland. Much of the settlement of Millhouse Green lies outside the ZTVs. Viewpoint 18 demonstrates that the 400kV OHL to the east of Hazlehead is visible in some views, although the pylons within the VIP subsection are barely perceptible. Receptors in Millhouse Green are not considered any further in this study as there is no likelihood of significant effects as a result of any component of the Proposed Project.

Visual Receptors - Leisure and Recreation

6.5.73 Thurlmoor Camping and Caravan Site is located on Brook Hill Lane adjacent to the settlement of Carlecotes. Open from mid-March to October, the small camping and caravan site is located on elevated ground which affords panoramic views across the wooded valley floor and the open moorland of Thurlstone Moor, as far as Howden Moor in the distance. The 400kV OHL is discernible within views of pylons backclothed against the valley side. Views are considered to be of medium value.

6.5.74 The Trans Pennine Trail runs along the base of the Upper Don Valley, parallel to the 400kV OHL. Much of the Trans Pennine Trail is enclosed by belts of successive woodland on either side, which typically channels views up and down the Trans Pennine Trail and screens views of the surrounding countryside. At points along the Trans Pennine Trail, breaks in the woodland reveal views of gently sloping fields bordered by gritstone walls to the north and open moorland to the south. The 400kV OHL is visible in these glimpsed views to the north and gradually becomes a more dominant feature in views from the Trans Pennine Trail approaching Dunford Bridge

are defined as low value if they are valued at purely a community level. For more information please refer to Appendix 6.A Detailed Landscape and Visual Assessment Methodology.


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from the east. (Views from the Trans Pennine Trail are illustrated by viewpoints 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14).

6.5.75 As people using the Trans Pennine Trail approach the Dunford Bridge picnic area and car park from the east, a number of elevated angle pylons become more highly visible, including the heavier structure of the existing terminal Pylon 4ZO164R. At this point the VIP Subsection is a dominant element in the views of people using the Trans Pennine Trail. Users of the Trans Pennine Trail approaching from the south west, along Windle Edge Road, experience elevated views of the VIP Subsection as they descend from the open moorland into Dunford Bridge (as illustrated by viewpoint 11) Views from the Trans Pennine Trail are considered to be of medium value, with the presence of the 400kV OHL in views, reducing their value.

6.5.76 Kinder Loop long distance bridleway and the Upper Don Valley Trail follow the same route as the Trans Pennine Trail along the base of the valley. The Upper Don Valley Trail terminates at Dunford Bridge, while the Kinder Loop long distance bridleway continues to follow the Trans Pennine Trail north-west up Windle Edge Road. Views from these two trails are therefore identical to those experienced from the Trans Pennine Trail, and as a result the value of views is also considered to be of medium value.

6.5.77 National Cycle Route 68 joins National Cycle Route 62 at Windle Edge Road. From the north of the LVIA Study Area National Cycle Route 68 follows the edge of Open Access Land and takes in sweeping views out over the moorland. As the route peaks the crest of a hill on Dunford Road, there is a glimpsed view of Pylons 4ZO163 and 4ZO164R backclothed against Thurlestone Moor (as illustrated by viewpoint 19).

6.5.78 From here National Cycle Route 68 then passes along Winscar Reservoir dam wall. From this elevated vantage point there is a clear view of the VIP Subsection and the settlement of Dunford Bridge nestled in the base of the Upper Don Valley (as illustrated by viewpoint 1). Pylons 4ZO164R, 4ZO163 and 4ZO162 are skylined and prominent within the view. The terminal Pylon 4ZO164R and Dunford Bridge SEC in which it sits are highly prominent and detract from visual amenity afforded from this section of Route 68. The scale of Pylon 4ZO164R contrasts with the scale of nearby residential properties and other human scale elements within the sheltered valley head, forming an incongruous element within the view. Views from the national cycle route are considered to be of medium value.

6.5.79 Barnsley Boundary Walk follows the same route as National Cycle Route 68 along the eastern bank of Winscar Reservoir and across Winscar Reservoir dam wall. It then deviates from the cycle route on Windle Edge Road where it crosses Open Access Land to run parallel to the A628. Views from this path within the Open Access Land are typically of sweeping moorland with distant views of higher ground to the north east of the Upper Don Valley. From isolated points along this section of the route, the tops of pylons in the Upper Don Valley are visible to the south rising above the valley sides (as illustrated by viewpoint 17). Although the pylons are backclothed against the northern slopes of the valley, they contribute to a number of vertical elements including a variety of different sized wind turbines and the Emley Moor communications mast which are visible on the skyline in the far distance. Views from this regional trail are generally considered to be of medium value.

6.5.80 A small section of National Cycle Route 627 falls within the outer part of the LVIA Study Area, but site visits have established that the intervening distance, landform and tree cover between the existing 400kV OHL and the cycle route restricts views of the 400kV OHL. Receptors using National Cycle Route 627 are not considered any further in this study as there is no likelihood of significant effects as a result of any component of the Proposed Project.


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6.5.81 Winscar Reservoir is the home of the Pennine Sailing Club. Views from the reservoir and its immediate surroundings are typically of open moorland, with areas of coniferous plantations. From both the club house and the open water, the upper parts of Pylon 4ZO164R are visible in the mid-ground. Views are considered to be of medium value.

6.5.82 Winscar Reservoir Car Park and Picnic Area is located just off Windle Edge Road south of Winscar Reservoir. It is a modest sized car park with one picnic bench and no views of the reservoir. It is well contained by a mixture of deciduous and plantation trees, but has some views of the surrounding open moorland. (Views from the entrance to the car park are illustrated by viewpoint 12). Views from here are considered to be of medium value.

6.5.83 Trans Pennine Trail Car Park and Picnic Area is a large open space within the generally wooded, enclosed valley floor at Dunford Bridge. Views from both car park and picnic area are open, with the VIP Subsection dominating the skyline and detracting from the view (as illustrated by viewpoints 3 and 4). Pylons 4ZO164R, 4ZO163 and 4ZO162 are visible in foreground views, with further pylons visible to the east. Views are considered to be of medium value.

6.5.84 Open Access Land dominates the south western half of the LVIA Study Area and surrounds the existing Dunford Bridge SEC (including terminal Pylon 4ZO164R). The Open Access Land is of higher elevation than its surroundings. People using Open Access Land close to the 400kV OHL have clear views of it. Views from more distant parts of the Open Access Land are often screened by landform. The main areas where the 400kV OHL has an adverse effect on the visual amenity of users of Open Access Land are Broad Hill Bank (Registered Common Land) immediately north of the Dunford Bridge, Tinker Hill immediately to the north of the Upper Don Valley and the lower slopes of Thurlstone Moor to the south of the Trans Pennine Trail (views from Open Access Land are illustrated by viewpoints 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19).

6.5.85 There are three trig points within the Open Access Land in the LVIA Study Area. Open and elevated, panoramic views are afforded from South Nab trig point which encompass views of the existing 400kV OHL as represented by Viewpoint 16. Effects on views of people visiting the South Nab trig point are considered as part of the effects on users of Open Access Land.

6.5.86 There are no views of the 400kV OHL from Snailsden trig point and Dead Edge End trig point in the east of the LVIA Study Area. Receptors visiting trig points are not considered any further in this study as there is no likelihood of significant effects as a result of any component of the Proposed Project.

6.5.87 Public Rights of Way which experience views of the 400kV OHL are limited, but include Barnsley PRoW 10, PRoW 11 and PRoW 1229 (as illustrated in Figure 6.9, Sheet 2 of 2) and to a lesser degree more distant networks of PRoW to the east around Millhouse Green (including PRoW 23).

6.5.88 PRoW 10 runs from Carlecotes, south east down the valley, where it crosses the River Don and the Trans Pennine Trail, continuing in a southerly direction. Views from the northern section of this PRoW are largely restricted and filtered by intervening vegetation. Although the 400kV OHL is visible from this path the VIP Subsection is more distant and backclothed which reduces its effect on visual

29 PRoW 24 follows the same path as the Upper Don Valley section of the Trans Pennine Trail and as such receptors are assessed as users of the Trans Pennine Trail to avoid double counting.


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amenity from here. This path also forms part of Compo's Way Long Distance Footpath. Views from PRoW 10 are considered to be of medium value.

6.5.89 PRoW 11 runs from Townhead across the valley slopes, skirting north around Eltock farm to meet Brook Hill Lane just west of Carlecotes. Views from PRoW 11 comprise fields defined by drystone walls in the foreground sloping down to the wooded valley floor, with moorland visible rising on the southern side of the valley. The 400kV OHL is seen backclothed against the southern valley side (as illustrated in viewpoint 9). From points along the PRoW the clearing in Wogden Foot LWS is visible. PRoW 11 forms part of two promoted long-distance walks: the Three Ridings on Foot and the Dark Peak Boundary Walk. Views from PRoW 11 are considered to be of medium value.

6.5.90 Views into the Upper Don Valley are available from PRoW 12 where it meets Brook Hill Lane. The elevation of the footpath results in panoramic views over the Upper Don Valley and the open moorland to the south. Brook Hill Lane sits in the foreground of the view. The 400kV OHL is visible within the valley, backclothed by rising moorland to south (as illustrated in viewpoint 8). Views from PRoW 12 are considered to be of medium value.

6.5.91 The network of PRoW around Millhouse Green, lies at some distance from the Proposed Project. Although the 400kV OHL is visible from these PRoW, the VIP Subsection is barely visible due to distance and backclothing effect of immediate landform (as illustrated by viewpoint 18 from PRoW 23). Receptors using PRoW around Millhouse Green are not considered any further in this study as there is no likelihood of significant effects as a result of any component of the Proposed Project.

Visual Receptors - Transport Routes

6.5.92 People travelling on the A628, experience limited views of the 400kV OHL, including the VIP Subsection. There are two sections of road from where views into the Upper Don Valley can be obtained; the section east of the junction with Windle Edge Road (illustrated by viewpoint 15); and an isolated point where the Barnsley Boundary Walk crosses over the A628 from the north. From both sections the VIP Subsection is distant and backclothed and as such forms a minor component of the view. Views from the road are considered to be of medium value.

6.5.93 Windle Edge Road forms part of the local road network, running from Dunford Bridge to the south west where it meets the A628. Views from the road are predominantly of open moorland and the upper and lower Windleden reservoirs. Viewpoints 3, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are representative of views from Windle Edge Road. As the road approaches Dunford Bridge Pylon 4ZO163 becomes a dominant feature in the view. Views are considered to be of medium value.

6.5.94 Brook Hill Lane connects Dunford Bridge with Carlecotes, traversing the northern side of the Upper Don Valley. This local road reaches approximately 350m AOD at its highest point, providing an elevated vantage point for views across the valley and open moorland to the south. The VIP Subsection is visible within views from the majority of the road. Pylons are mostly seen backclothed against the southern valley side but become a more prominent feature as the road approaches Dunford Bridge; in particular Dunford Bridge SEC. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are representative of views from Brook Hill Lane. The value of views from Brook Hill Lane are considered to be medium value.

6.5.95 Dunford Road runs north-west from the junction with Windle Edge Road and Brook Hill Lane, curving west to run alongside Winscar and Harden reservoirs, across Open Access Land to join Penistone Road in the north of the Study Area. Views from the southern section of the road are generally of elevated open moorland, with


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scattered properties and the two reservoirs visible in the mid and foreground. The tips of 4ZO163 and 4ZO164R are just perceptible, backclothed against the rising slopes of Thurlstone moorland to the south. North of Harden Reservoir Dunford Road drops into the Holmfirth Valley and topography obscures views to the south. Viewpoints 7 and 19 are representative of views from Dunford Road. Views from Dunford Road are considered to be of medium value.

6.5.96 Bents Road forms part of the B6106 which connects Penistone to Holmfirth. The 400kV OHL is present within views towards the Upper Don Valley, but the VIP Subsection is barely perceptible due to distance and the fact that pylons are backclothed by nearby landform. Receptors using Bents Road are not considered any further in this study as there is no likelihood of significant effects as a result of any component of the Proposed Project.

6.6 Key Parameters for Assessment

6.6.1 The design considerations and description of the Proposed Project together with the design rationale is set out in Chapter 2 (Project Description) and Chapter 3 (Environmental Assessment Process).

6.6.2 As some components are Subject to Planning and others are Permitted Development or do not require consent, the completion of the LVIA for the Proposed Project has been undertaken based upon the six components outlined in Chapter 3 (Environmental Assessment Process) individually. Although they are also considered in combination in Section 6.9 to reflect the assessment of the Proposed Project as a whole.

Assumed Growth Rates

6.6.3 The assumed growth rates included below have been used as a guide for assessment purposes when considering the proposed landscape replacement/ mitigation planting at year 1 and year 15. These are purely an indicative illustration adapted from information from commercial nurseries. Table 6.8 below presents the assumptions made in relation to average growth rates for a selection of trees planted at 450 mm whips and the subsequent paragraph makes assumptions of the average growth of trees planted as larger specimens such as 3.5 – 4.5 m standards. These rates assume good cultivation and management.

Table 6.8: Assumed Tree & Shrub Growth Rates (Planted as 450mm whips)

Indicative Species Subsequent years average growth

Assumed Minimum Height at Year 15

Oak 230 mm 3670 mm

Willow 600 mm 8850 mm

Hawthorn 450 mm 6750 mm

Blackthorn 300 mm 4650 mm

Birch 400 mm 6050 mm

6.6.4 It is assumed that any tree species which may be planted at standard sizes (i.e. 3.5-4.5 m) would grow at a rate of 300 mm per year and therefore would achieve a minimum height between 7.5 - 9 m by operation year 15.


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Sources of Landscape and Visual Impacts

6.6.5 Tables 6.9, 6.10 and 6.11 outlines the potential sources of likely impacts during the construction and operation and decommissioning of the Proposed Project. The likely effects on landscape and visual resources as a result of these impacts include the following:

• Direct, temporary and reversible loss of landscape elements (e.g. removal of woodland, scrub, open moorland, field boundary features including stone walls and hedgerow trees).

• Direct permanent loss of landscape elements (e.g. removal of woodland, scrub, open moorland, field boundary features including stone walls and hedgerow trees).

• Direct physical change to landscape character, both temporary (during construction) and permanent (during operation) - this may be either positive or negative.

• Direct and indirect perceptual change to landscape character, both temporary (during construction) and permanent (during operation) - this may be either positive or negative.

• Positive and negative effects on visual amenity.

• The removal or alteration of attributes of the landscape for which it may be valued.

6.6.6 There may be requirements for construction site lighting during the winter months; however, the CEMP contains guidance on measures to avoid unnecessary impacts. Lighting may be also required at Wogden Foot SEC during operation; however, the SEC would only be lit in low light conditions during periods of maintenance, which are anticipated to be infrequent. Although this may be a source of night time impact, it is not considered that it would give rise to significant effects due to the short term and temporary nature of any lighting that may be required in combination with the measures outlined in the CEMP.


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Table 6.9: Sources of Impacts during Construction

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Construction and removal of temporary access roads/ tracks yes yes yes yes yes yes

Construction of permanent SEC access yes

Construction of replacement Pylon 4ZO157R yes

Removal of approximately 2km of 400kV OHL and 7 existing pylons and removal of a further Pylon 4ZO157 which will be replaced by 4ZO157R, some with the use of a hydraulic crane and the activity associated with this

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Removal of the existing SEC at Dunford Bridge, east of the Woodhead Tunnel

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Construction and removal of a temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion for use during the construction works (part of the diversion including a bridge would be retained whilst most would be removed and land reinstated at the end of construction period)

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Source of Impacts During Construction

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Construction of a temporary bridge to reconnect the diverted Trans Pennine Trail back to the existing Trans Pennine Trail at Wogden Foot

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Temporary laydown areas and site offices, parking on site and material stockpiles to facilitate construction activities

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General construction activities including movement of large scale construction equipment


Temporary hoardings and/or security fencing or signage yes yes yes yes yes yes

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Table 6.10: Sources of Impacts during Operation

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The introduction of a new permanent access road and hard surfacing associate with the proposed Wogden Foot SEC

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The introduction of new vertical infrastructure in the landscape yes

The introduction of a new permanent bridge and modifications to a pre-existing farmers/ Yorkshire Water access track

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The removal of the components of the existing Dunford Bridge SEC from the landscape

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Table 6.11: Sources of Impacts during Decommissioning

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The removal of the Wogden Foot SEC (including the access road and hard surfacing) and reinstatement of vegetation

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The removal of link pillars along the Trans Pennine Trail. yes


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Embedded Mitigation

6.6.7 Details of embedded mitigation that have been incorporated into the overall design of the Proposed Project are presented in Chapter 2 (Project Description).

6.6.8 An integral part of the iterative design and assessment process has been the consideration of mitigation through sensitive design development in accordance with the Holford Rules30 and Horlock Rules31. The aim has been to ensure that the development takes account of environmental constraints and opportunities, balanced against engineering constraints, and achieves the optimum environmental fit as part of an environmentally integrated design.

6.6.9 During the ongoing design process, there has been a continuing exploration of opportunities for mitigation through consideration of the siting of the proposed Wogden Foot SEC and permanent access road and on-site and offsite laydown areas and planting/mitigation.

6.6.10 The aim has been to maximise use of existing vegetation for screening, and where relevant identify opportunities for any on-site and offsite planting to help better integrate the Proposed Project into the landscape.

6.6.11 Embedded mitigation of particular relevance to the landscape and visual assessment is outlined below (some of which are also reflected on the Landscape Plans included in the LEMP):

• The extent of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) corridor has been minimised as much as is possible to reduce the effects upon existing tree cover in the Upper Don Valley;

• The permanent footprint of the SEC and associated access road have been minimised as much as engineering constraints will allow to reduce the effects upon existing tree cover and landscape character of the Upper Don Valley;

• Collaboration with the design team and ecology specialists to identify areas of woodland or trees to be retained, particularly along the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) corridor to ensure connectivity of woodland cover along the valley bottom;

• Consideration of the design of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) corridor over Clough Beck culvert (in collaboration with stakeholders) to look at gradients which balance the requirements for access along the Trans Pennine Trail whilst minimising effects on trees (the proposal to increase levels over Clough Beck culvert were identified to avoid direct impacts on bat and retention of the integrity of the structure as set out in Chapter 7 (Ecology);

• Input into an options appraisal of the potential laydown areas to minimise environmental effects allowing stakeholders to determine preferred location;

• The extent of all laydown areas have been minimised as far as possible to reduce effects upon existing tree cover in the Upper Don Valley;

30 National Grid; Holford Rules: https://www.nationalgrid.com/sites/default/files/documents/13795-The%20Holford%20Rules.pdf

31 National Grid; Horlock Rules ‘NGC Substations and the Environment, Guidelines on Siting and Design’: https://www.nationalgrid.com/sites/default/files/documents/13796-The%20Horlock%20Rules.pdf

https://www.nationalgrid.com/sites/default/files/documents/13795-The%20Holford%20Rules.pdf

https://www.nationalgrid.com/sites/default/files/documents/13795-The%20Holford%20Rules.pdf

https://www.nationalgrid.com/sites/default/files/documents/13796-The%20Horlock%20Rules.pdf

https://www.nationalgrid.com/sites/default/files/documents/13796-The%20Horlock%20Rules.pdf


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• Reinstatement proposals for the site of the Dunford Bridge SEC have been designed to balance landscape and ecological mitigation;

• Reinstatement of open drain located along the Trans Pennine Trail corridor and avoidance/ reinstatement of waterfall type features along Trans Pennine Trail;

• Careful consideration of the siting of the SEC to minimise visual effects from visual receptors, whilst taking into account engineering considerations and stakeholder preferences;

• The development of the design and siting of the SEC has looked to retain key areas of existing trees and scrub within Wogden Foot, to aid integration and visual screening;

• Careful consideration of the alignment and route of the permanent SEC access road, including input into the alignment of 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) into the SEC, to maximise opportunities for screening views from the Trans Pennine Trail through the design of earth mounding and planting;

• Proposals for grasscrete (or similar) type surfacing of the permanent SEC access road and turning area alongside the Trans Pennine Trail at the SEC entrance, to minimise the amount of perceived hard surfacing in the area;

• The surfacing of the SEC will be covered with stone chippings, the colour of which will be chosen to blend in with the surrounding hues of the landscape and land cover to minimise potential visual impact;

• Permanent security fencing around the SEC will be painted in RAL 7013 Brown Grey (matt finish) to blend in with the surrounding landscape and minimise potential visual impact;

• The design and layout of mounding, planting and grassland within Wogden Foot aims to re-create the mosaic of landcover that wold be lost due to construction, to mitigate both ecological and landscape and visual impacts;

• The Landscape Plan and LEMP include proposals to gap up/ strengthen existing woodland where appropriate and to also open up key strategic views from the Trans Pennine Trail to enhance the experience of users of the trail (for instance there is a proposal to open up views up Long Grain Clough to the south of the Trail);

• The CEMP contains guidance on measures to avoid unnecessary impacts from construction site lighting;

• Numerous areas have been considered for off-site mitigation and enhancement; although some are unable to be taken further a number of opportunities are still being pursued (these are to be confirmed); and

• Improvements are proposed to the layout and design of the existing car park and picnic area at Dunford Bridge, together with access improvements between the picnic area and the Stanhope Arms (which is currently being converted into a bed and breakfast, cafe and campsite). These are considered enhancements which will compliment this Proposed Project but are subject to a separate planning application.

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• tree protection in and around working areas (in accordance with B5837: 2012);

• good working practice for the storage and transport of plants;

• avoidance of tree removal where possible (coppicing or pollarding to be used if possible and appropriate); and

• implementation of the mitigation proposals in the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) [EAR Appendix 2B.3] which will include replacement of lost trees and scrub with appropriate native species.

6.7 Predicted Impacts

6.7.1 The predicted impacts in section 6.7 are set out for each of the six components of the Proposed Project under the main headings of construction, operation and decommissioning. Predicted landscape impacts are discussed first before the discussion of predicted visual impacts.

6.7.2 The six different elements of the Proposed Project32 have been considered separately in this assessment, to allow judgments to be made based on their varied effects for the purposes of the planning application. However, in reality, landscape and visual effects would be experienced from the Proposed Project as a whole. Section 6.10 considers the intra-project effects of the Proposed Project (as a whole) and should therefore be cross referenced and borne in mind when reading this section.

6.7.3 Judgement summary tables have been included up front for each project component under the assessments of impacts during construction and operation. These are provided for ease of reading and as a reference; more detail is contained within the subsequent text. Indications of value, susceptibility, sensitivity, scale of effect, geographical extent, magnitude of effect and assessment of effects are included for each receptor within the table. These are based on professional judgement, taking into consideration the method outlined in section 6.2 and Appendix 6.A.

6.7.4 More detail on the judgements relating to the value and susceptibility of the national and local landscape character areas are presented in Appendix 6.E. Judgements relating to the values of views are stated in section 6.5. The approach to judgements relating to the susceptibility of visual receptors are outline in Appendix 6.E, Table 1.7.

32 Trans Pennine Trail Diversion – Subject to Planning Application; Wogden Foot SEC – Subject to Planning Application; Access Point 7 and Northern Access Road – Subject to Planning Application; 400kV Cable (Undergrounding); and Removal of Existing Infrastructure (VIP Subsection); and Replacement Pylon 4ZO157R


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Assessment of Landscape Impacts during Construction

Construction Impacts - Trans Pennine Trail Diversion – Subject to Planning Application

Table 6.12: Trans Pennine Trail Diversion – Subject to Planning Application Construction Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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NCA 37 M L M Short term

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Local Landscape Character Area (LLCA) E1: The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor

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LLCA B1: Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs

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6.7.5 The distinctive topography and landcover of the Peak District National Park would typically be of medium susceptibility to works associated with temporary access tracks. Taking this into consideration with the high value of the National Park, the overall sensitivity to the temporary access tracks (such as the Trans Pennine Trail Diversion) is considered to be high.

33 Key to value judgements: H = High, M = Medium, L = Low

34 Key to susceptibility judgements: H = High, M = Medium, L = Low

35 Key to sensitivity judgements: H = High, M = Medium, L = Low

36 Key to scale of effect judgements: = Larger scale, - = Medium = Smaller scale

37 Key geographical extent judgements: = Extensive extent, - = Medium = Limited extent

38 Key to magnitude of effect: H = High, M = Medium, L = Low, VL = Very low, = No change


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6.7.6 There is a very small section of the Trans Pennine Trail Diversion that would be within the National Park, in the western section at Dunford Bridge Car Park. The majority of the Trans Pennine Trial Diversion however, will not directly affect the National Park and will run along the north side of the River Don (wholly outside the National Park, and mostly following the route of an existing track). Although there would be localised alterations to topography along the Trans Pennine Trail diversion, these would be relatively small scale and on the whole temporary. Where the Clough Beck joins the River Don an existing wooden bridge would be replaced with a new, permanent bridge (Bridge 1) in the same location. An existing makeshift culvert would also be permanently replaced and a larger temporary bridge (Bridge 2) would be required to cross the River Don north of Wogden Foot. The construction of the Trans Pennine Trail diversion would have a short term negative effect on tranquillity in a localised area, but as much of the diversion would utilise a pre-existing track there would be minimal change to the perception of the landscape baseline.

6.7.7 Although activity and noise associated with the construction of the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion would temporarily have an effect on tranquillity, the valley floor in which the works would be carried out is geographically contained, and hence effects would only indirectly affect a small area of the overall Peak District National Park (assessed in Chapter 14 (Noise and Vibration)). In addition, the construction activities associated with the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion element of the Proposed Project would be situated outside the edge of the National Park and would be of temporary duration. Overall the magnitude of effect would be very low. Taking this into consideration, with the overall high sensitivity of the National Park, which is locally reduced along the very northern edge of the National Park, the overall landscape effect due to the construction works would be negligible.

6.7.8 The boundary of NCA 51 broadly replicates the northern boundary of the Peak District National Park. Although NCA 51 would be directly affected by a relatively short section the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion. The description of the special qualities of the NCA and National Park broadly correspond and the construction effects would be the similar as those described for the Peak District National Park; albeit there would also be some direct effects from the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion. The landscape effect of the construction of the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion would therefore be negligible for NCA 51.

6.7.9 NCA 37 would be directly affected by the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion. This NCA is described as a transitional landscape valued for encompassing the gradual change from upland plateau landscape in the west to the industrial towns to the east. This change is embodied in the Upper Don Valley in the shift from the more complex landform of the plateau edge to rolling farmland. NCA 37 is considered to have a low susceptibility to the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion construction works as a result of its higher levels of activity and human influence. Taking this into consideration with its medium value, overall sensitivity would be medium.

6.7.10 Within NCA 37 the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion would cut through existing fields and would require the introduction of a temporary bridge (Bridge 2) at Wogden Foot to link it back in with the Trans Pennine Trail. The temporary bridge would be in place for approximately 24 months and would require the removal of four early mature sycamore trees to facilitate its construction. Once construction is complete the bridge would be removed and any disturbance to fields and field boundaries would be reversed.

6.7.11 Taking into account the limited geographical extent and short duration of the works in the context of the wider NCA the magnitude of effect is considered very low.


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Taking this into consideration with the medium sensitivity, the overall landscape effect during construction is considered to be negligible.

6.7.12 LLCA E1: Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor would be directly affected by the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion including both the permanent replacement bridge (Bridge 1) and temporary bridge (Bridge 2). This would require localised earthworks but these would be short term and reversible.

6.7.13 Areas of young to semi-mature trees would be directly affected by the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion. The areas of the Proposed Project where tree removal or pruning will take place are detailed within the Arboricultural Impact Assessment (provided as Appendix 7M of Chapter 7 (Ecology)). Although the impact of this would be a perceptible change in the landcover of the immediate valley bottom this would be perceived in the context of the fact that the majority of woodland would remain and be protected, thus largely retaining the woodland corridor character. As reported within the impacts on NCA 37 above, the removal of four early mature sycamore trees on the northern bank of the River Don would be required to facilitate the construction of a temporary bridge.

6.7.14 Overall, although there would be some tree loss as a result of the construction works, it would be limited in the context of the amount of woodland which would remain and be protected. Construction works would temporarily reduce the sense of tranquillity in the LLCA. The sensitivity of this LLCA to temporary access tracks is considered medium and the anticipated magnitude of effect would be low. Taking this into consideration, the overall landscape effect due to the construction works would be minor adverse.

6.7.15 LLCA B1: Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs would not be directly affected by the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion. It is anticipated that it would be just perceptible from a small number of locations including Winscar Reservoir dam wall and from other elevated parts of the LLCA thus affecting the perception of tranquillity to a very small degree (which is already locally affected by the existing 400kV OHL). The construction of the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion would result in a very low magnitude of effect. Taking this into consideration with the high sensitivity of the LLCA, the overall landscape effect due to the construction works would be negligible.

6.7.16 LLCA D2: Don Enclosed Slopes and Valley would not be directly affected by the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion. The diversion would run along the outer edge of this LLCA and construction works including the construction of the associated permanent and temporary bridge (Bridges 1 and 2 respectively) would be perceived only locally within the LLCA. The activity and movement resulting from the construction of the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion would result in some localised indirect, short term negative effects on character. The overall magnitude of effect would be low. Taking this into consideration with the medium sensitivity of the LLCA, the overall landscape effect due to the construction works would be minor adverse.

6.7.17 LLCA A1. Thurlstone and Langsett Open Moorland is considered highly sensitive to temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion construction works, however this LLCA would not be directly affected. Also, due to topography limiting perceptibility, any indirect negative impacts would be limited to very localised reductions in tranquillity at Broad Bank Hill and the edge of Tinker Hill. The magnitude of effect would be very low, taking this into consideration with the high sensitivity, resulting in an overall landscape effect of negligible.


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Construction Impacts – Wogden Foot SEC – Subject to Planning Application

Table 6.13: Wogden Foot SEC Construction Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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6.7.18 The Peak District National Park would not be directly affected by the construction of the Wogden Foot SEC and the perceptibility of the construction works would be limited from within the National Park due to topography. There would be a slight disruption to the tranquillity and perception of wilderness along the very outer northern edge of the National Park in a very localised area of Open Access Land at Dick Royd, Wogden Moor and Healed Common directly to the south of the proposed Wogden Foot SEC. This would be due to the intervisiblity and audible perception of the construction of the SEC from these areas. However, the perception of wilderness in these areas is already affected by the existing 400kV OHL. The effect would be temporary and short term in duration and of limited geographical extent, therefore the magnitude of effect is considered very low. Taking this into consideration with the high sensitivity of the Peak District National Park the overall landscape effect during construction is considered to be negligible.

6.7.19 The boundary of NCA 51 broadly replicates the northern boundary of the Peak District National Park. As such the landscape effects during construction are considered to be the same, negligible.

6.7.20 The construction of the SEC would affect a very small, localised part of NCA 37 and would not alter the characteristics of the NCA. Taking into consideration the medium sensitivity together with the very low magnitude of effect, the overall landscape effect of construction of the Wogden Foot SEC on NCA 37 is considered to be negligible.


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6.7.21 LLCA E1: The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor would be directly affected by the construction of the Wogden Foot SEC. The proposed construction site of the Wogden Foot SEC would be situated within a former railway siding (within Wogden Foot Local Wildlife Site (LWS)) and would not interfere with the complex localised landform of the Don River banks. Localised mounds created as a result of deposited railway ballast would be affected to a small degree; however this would not alter the perception of the LLCA. An area of young to semi mature woodland and scrub would be lost to facilitate construction of the SEC, this would have some negative influence on the perception of the character of a localised part of this LLCA, as tree cover is key characteristic of the valley; however, this would not greatly affect the overall character of the Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor.

6.7.22 The geographical extent of effect would be limited to a localised part of the valley and scale of change relatively modest during construction, with the duration of construction works being short term. The magnitude of effect during construction would therefore be low. Taking this into consideration with the medium sensitivity of the LLCA, the overall landscape effect during construction is considered to be localised minor adverse.

6.7.23 LLCA B1: Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs would not be directly affected by the construction of the Wogden Foot SEC, although it lies within close proximity. The deeply incised nature of parts of the topography would limit the perceptibility of the construction activities from within LLCA B1. Although exposed long distance views are a key feature of the character of the LLCA, the steep topography on its northern boundary results in limited perceptibility between this LLCA and adjacent LLCA E1: Upper Don Wooded Valley. Despite the relative high levels of tranquillity and sense of wilderness of LLCA B1 (which is already locally affected by the existing 400kV OHL), the short term duration of construction activities associated with the SEC, and its limited perceptibility would result in a very low magnitude of effect. Taking this into consideration with the high sensitivity of the LLCA, the overall landscape effect due to the construction works would be negligible.

6.7.24 LLCA D2: Don Enclosed Slopes and Valley has a medium sensitivity to the construction of a SEC. This LLCA would be indirectly affected by the construction of the Wogden Foot SEC.

6.7.25 In terms of the construction of the Wogden Foot SEC, although it would not fall directly within LLCA D2, the LLCA has a strong connection with the valley floor of LLCA E1 and the moorland beyond. Construction activities associated with the SEC including a reduction in tree cover would detract slightly from this and reduce the scenic quality and sense of tranquillity associated with the LLCA in a localised area (which is already locally affected by the existing 400kV OHL). Taking into consideration the medium sensitivity and anticipated low magnitude of effect together with the relatively short duration of the construction phase the overall landscape effect during construction is considered to be localised minor adverse.

6.7.26 LLCA A1: Thurlstone and Langsett Open Moorland is considered highly sensitive to SEC construction works due to the openness and elevated nature of the moorlands; however, this LLCA would not be directly affected by the construction of the SEC and would experience minimal indirect effects from limited locations. Taking the high sensitivity of the LLCA into consideration with the very low magnitude of effect, the overall landscape effect as a result of the construction of the Wogden Foot SEC is considered to be negligible.


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Construction Impacts - Access Point 7 and Northern Access Road – Subject to Planning Application

Table 6.14: Access Point 7 and Northern Access Road – Subject to Planning Application Construction Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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6.7.27 The distinctive topography and landcover of the Peak District National Park would be typically of medium susceptibility to works associated with temporary access tracks. Taking this into consideration with the high value of the National Park, the overall sensitivity to the temporary access tracks is considered to be high.

6.7.28 Access Point 7 and the Northern Access Road would be located wholly outside the Peak District National Park and NCA 51. Any indirect effects would be limited and localised and the scale of effect on the character of these landscapes would be very small. Furthermore, the duration of construction activities would be short term. It is therefore considered that the magnitude of effect would be very low. Taking this into consideration with the high sensitivity of these receptors, the overall landscape effects are considered to be negligible.

6.7.29 NCA 37 would be directly affected by Access Point 7 and the Northern Access Road. This NCA is described as a transitional landscape valued for encompassing the gradual change from upland plateau landscape in the west to the industrial towns to the east. This change is embodied in the Upper Don Valley in the shift from the more complex landform of the plateau edge to rolling farmland. NCA 37 is considered to have a low susceptibility to the temporary access tracks as a result of its higher levels of activity and human influence. Taking this into consideration with its medium value, overall sensitivity would be medium.

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and Northern Access Road would be removed and any disturbance to fields and field boundaries would be reversed.

6.7.31 Taking into account the limited geographical extent and short duration of the works in the context of the wider NCA the magnitude of effect is considered very low. Taking this into consideration with the medium sensitivity, the overall landscape effect during construction is considered to be negligible.

6.7.32 LLCA E1: The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor would be directly affected by the very southernmost end of the Northern Access Track. Access Point 7 would be located wholly outside the LLCA E1. The Northern Access Road would cut through a small number of existing fields; this would require some small scale alterations to field boundaries and minor earthworks. Once construction is complete the Northern Access Road would be removed and any disturbance to fields and field boundaries would be reversed.

6.7.33 The anticipated magnitude of effect as a result of construction activity associated with the Northern Access Road during construction is low. Taking this into consideration with the medium sensitivity of the LLCA, the overall landscape effect during construction would be minor adverse.

6.7.34 LLCA B1: Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs would not be directly affected by Access Point 7 or the Northern Access Road. It is anticipated that although they may be perceptible from a small number of locations from elevated parts of the LLCA to the south, this would be limited and would only affect the perception of tranquillity to a very small degree (which is already locally affected by the existing 400kV OHL). Furthermore, they would be in use for a short duration and impacts would be reversible. The construction of Access Point 7 and the Northern Access Road would therefore result in a very low magnitude of effect. Taking this into consideration with the high sensitivity of the LLCA, the overall landscape effect due to the construction works would be negligible.

6.7.35 LLCA D2: Don Enclosed Slopes and Valley would be directly affected by both Access Point 7 and the Northern Access Road. LLCA D2 is considered to have a medium susceptibility to temporary access tracks. Considering this with its medium value, overall sensitivity is judged to be medium.

6.7.36 Within LLCA D2 the temporary Access Point 7 and the Northern Access Road would cut through existing fields; this would require some small scale alterations to field boundaries and minor earthworks. Once construction is complete Access Point 7 and the Northern Access Road would be removed and any disturbance to fields and field boundaries would be reversed. Taking into account the relatively limited geographical extent, small scale of effect and short duration of the works in the context of the wider LLCA the magnitude of effect is judged to be low. Considering this with its medium sensitivity, the overall landscape effect during construction is, at most, considered to be minor adverse.


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Construction Impacts - 400kV Cable (Undergrounding)

Table 6.15: 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) Construction Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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6.7.37 The Peak District National Park would be directly affected by the construction of a short section of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding); including associated laydown and working areas near to Dunford Bridge. Generally, the distinctive topography and landcover of the National Park would be highly susceptible to the works associated with the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). Taking this into consideration the high value of the National Park, the overall sensitivity to the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) is considered to be high. However, this element of the Proposed Project would be located on the valley floor following the route of a former railway line. The distinctive topography of the area has previously undergone extensive engineering and earthworks to accommodate the former railway and as a result the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would follow a relatively flat route. Although there would be localised alterations to topography along the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding), it is anticipated that these would be small scale and temporary. There would be a small amount of tree loss; however, this would be limited in geographical extent and small scale in relation to the Peak District National Park. A section of approximately 30m (length) of embankment associated with the Woodhead Tunnel entrance may be required to be removed at Dunford Bridge to facilitate the construction of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding), this would result in a direct impact which would be considered a relatively small scale of change in a very localised area which has locally reduced sensitivity.


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6.7.38 Although activity and noise associated with the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would temporarily locally affect tranquillity, this is already affected by the 400kV OHL, roads and car park. In addition to this the valley floor in which the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) works would be carried out is geographically contained and on the edge the National Park, and hence effects would only be within a small area of the overall Peak District National Park (assessed in Chapter 14 (Noise and Vibration)). Furthermore, the construction activities would be of temporary duration. Overall the magnitude of effect would be very low. Taking this into consideration, with the overall high sensitivity of the National Park, which is locally reduced along the very northern edge of the National Park, the overall landscape effect due to the construction works would be negligible.

6.7.39 The boundary of NCA 51 broadly replicates the northern boundary of the Peak District National Park. NCA 51 would be directly affected by the construction of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). The description of the special qualities of the NCA and National Park broadly correspond and the construction effects would be the similar as those described for the Peak District National Park; albeit there would be slightly more tree loss. The landscape effect of the construction of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would therefore be negligible for NCA 51.

6.7.40 NCA 37 would be directly affected by the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). NCA 37 is described as a transitional landscape valued for encompassing the gradual change from upland plateau landscape in the west to the industrial towns to the east. This gradual change is embodied in the Upper Don Valley in the shift from the more complex landform of the plateau edge to rolling farmland. NCA 37 is considered to have a medium susceptibility to 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) construction works as a result of its simpler landform and generally more accommodating landcover, as well as higher levels of activity and human influence. Taking this into consideration with its medium value, overall sensitivity would be medium.

6.7.41 The construction of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would affect a very small proportion of the NCA with some tree loss along the existing Trans Pennine Trail and also in Wogden Foot LWS (as a result of a laydown area). Taking the limited geographical extent into account with the short duration of the works, in the context of the wider NCA the magnitude of effect is considered very low. Considering this with the medium sensitivity, the overall landscape effect during construction is judged as negligible.

6.7.42 LLCA E1: Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor would be directly affected by the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding); including associated laydown and working areas. Due to the location of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) along the former railway line the earthworks required would not greatly alter any of the distinctive topography of the area. As reported within the impacts on Peak District National Park above, an approximate 30m section of embankment associated with the Woodhead Tunnel entrance may be required to be removed at Dunford Bridge to facilitate the construction of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding), this would result in a direct negative impact which would be considered a relatively small scale of change in a localised area of this LLCA.

6.7.43 Narrow swathes of young to semi-mature woodland associated with the former railway line and Trans Pennine Trail would be directly affected by the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). The areas of the Proposed Project where tree removal would take place are detailed within the Arboricultural Impact Assessment (provided as Appendix 7M of Chapter 7 (Ecology)). The removal of these areas of trees would extend approximately 1.5km along the Trans Pennine Trail. The loss of the edges of the existing woodland would have some negative influence on the perception of


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the character of this LLCA, as tree cover is a key characteristic of the valley. However, the majority of woodland would remain, and be protected, to ensure the retention of the wooded character. The construction of the laydown areas near Dunford Bridge (to the south of the Trans Pennine Trail car park and picnic area) and at Wogden Foot would also result in a reduction in tree cover. Much of the areas selected are within existing clearings, but the laydown areas would increase the size of the clearings and result in the loss of graded woodland edges and areas of scrub. The trees and scrub in these locations contribute to the wooded character of the valley and as such it is recognised that their loss would have some negative influence on the perception of the character of this LLCA.

6.7.44 Overall, although there would be tree loss as a result of the construction works, it would be relatively limited to an area near Dunford Bridge, an area within Wogden Foot and narrow swathes on either side of the Trans Pennine Trail. Construction works would temporarily reduce the sense of tranquillity in the LLCA. The sensitivity of this LLCA is considered medium and the anticipated magnitude of effect is also judged to be medium as there would be a noticeable change to the landscape over a relatively wide area in the context of the size of the LLCA. Taking this into consideration, the overall landscape effect due to the construction works would be moderate adverse (significant).

6.7.45 LLCA B1: Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs would not be directly affected by the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). Although the boundary of the LLCA runs alongside the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding), the deeply incised nature of parts of the topography would limit the perceptibility of the construction activities from within LLCA B1. Exposed long distance views are a key feature of the character of the LLCA; however, the steep topography on its northern boundary results in limited perceptibility between this LLCA and adjacent LLCA E1: Upper Don Wooded Valley where the works would take place. The construction of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would be perceptible from a number of locations including Winscar Reservoir dam wall and other elevated parts of the LLCA thus affecting the perception of tranquillity to a small degree; however, this is already affected by the existing 400kV OHL. The construction of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would result in a low magnitude of effect in relation to the landscape character of LLCA B1. Taking this into consideration with the high sensitivity of the LLCA, the overall landscape effect due to the construction works would be minor adverse.

6.7.46 LLCA D2: Don Slopes and Valley would not be directly affected by the construction works associated with the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). The areas of retained woodland on the valley floor would limit the perceptibility of the construction works associated with the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) from parts of this LLCA. The activity and movement resulting from the construction of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would however result in indirect, short term negative effects on the character of the landscape. The overall magnitude of effect would therefore be low. Taking this into consideration with the medium sensitivity of the LLCA, the overall landscape effect due to the construction works would be minor adverse.

6.7.47 LLCA A1. Thurlstone and Langsett Open Moorland is considered highly sensitive to 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) construction works, however this LLCA would not be directly affected. Also, due to topography limiting perceptibility, any negative effects would be limited to very localised reductions in tranquillity at Broad Bank Hill and the edge of Tinker Hill. The magnitude of effect would be effect would therefore be very low, taking this into consideration with the high sensitivity, resulting in an overall landscape effect of negligible.


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Construction Impacts - Removal of Existing Infrastructure (VIP subsection)

Table 6.16: Removal of Existing Infrastructure (VIP Subsection) Construction Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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VL Negligible


VL Negligible


M M M - Short term

VL Negligible


H H H Short term

VL Negligible


M M M Short term

VL Negligible


H H H Short term

VL Negligible

6.7.48 The removal of the existing infrastructure would directly affect the Peak District National Park, NCA 51, NCA 37, LLCA E1: The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor, LLCA B1: Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs and LLCA D2: The Don Enclosed Slopes and Valleys.

6.7.49 Three pylons to be removed fall within LLCA E1: The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor (4ZO160, 4ZO159 and 4ZO158). Three pylons and the existing Dunford Bridge SEC fall within the LLCA B1: Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs (4ZO164R, 4ZO163 and 4ZO162). Pylon 4ZO161 (to be removed) and 4ZO157 (to be replaced) fall on the border between LLCA E1: The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor and LLCA D2: The Don Enclosed Slopes and Valleys.

6.7.50 LLCA A1: Thurlstone and Langsett Open Moorland would be indirectly affected, with construction activity having a slight effect on the tranquillity of the LLCA.

6.7.51 It is considered that all of the above identified landscape receptors would experience a very low magnitude of effect and therefore overall negligible landscape effects as a result of the construction activities required to remove the existing infrastructure. This would be due to the very limited duration of the construction works (in the case of pylons to be removed by hydraulic crane, it would take only one day) and as a result of construction works taking place in locations already negatively affected by the 400kV OHL.


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Construction Impacts – Construction of replacement Pylon 4ZO157R

Table 6.17: Construction of replacement Pylon 4ZO157R Construction Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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H H H Short term

VL Negligible


VL Negligible


VL Negligible


M M M Short term

L Localised

Minor Adverse


H H H Short term

VL Negligible


M M M Short term

L

Localised Minor

Adverse


H H H Short term

VL Negligible

6.7.52 The Peak District National Park would not be directly affected by the construction of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R, the replacement of conductors and connection to the SEC or refurbishment of Pylon 4ZO156 and re-conductoring from Pylon 4ZO155 to new Pylon 4ZO157R. Furthermore, the perceptibility of the associated construction works would be limited from within the National Park due to topography. There would be a very slight disruption to the tranquillity and perception of wilderness along the very outer northern edge of the National Park in a very localised area of Open Access Land at Dick Royd, Wogden Moor and Healed Common directly to the south of the proposed replacement pylon. This would be due to the intervisiblity and audible perception of the construction of the replacement pylon from these areas. However, the perception of wilderness is already affected by the existing 400kV OHL. The effect would be temporary and short term in duration and of very limited geographical extent and the scale of the effect would be very small, therefore the magnitude of effect is considered very low. Taking this into consideration with the high sensitivity of the Peak District National Park the overall landscape effect during construction is considered to be negligible.

6.7.53 The boundary of NCA 51 broadly replicates the northern boundary of the Peak District National Park. As such the landscape effects during construction are considered to be the same, negligible.

6.7.54 The construction of the replacement pylon and associated works would affect a very small, localised part of NCA 37 and would not alter the characteristics of the NCA. Taking into consideration the medium sensitivity together with the very low


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magnitude of effect, the overall landscape effect of construction of the replacement pylon on NCA 37 is considered to be negligible.

6.7.55 LLCA E1: The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor would be directly affected by the construction of the proposed replacement pylon (which would lie on the boundary of this LLCA and LLCA D2: Don Enclosed Slopes and Valleys).

6.7.56 In order to allow for the connection of the final conductor spans between the new replacement pylon and gantries in the SEC, a section of woodland on the steep bank of the Don River would need to be trimmed/ pruned back. This riparian vegetation is a characteristic of the Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor. The geographical extent of effect would however be limited and the scale of effect relatively small; therefore the magnitude of effect is judged to be low, taking this into consideration with the medium sensitivity of the LLCA, the overall landscape effect during construction is considered to be, at most, localised minor adverse.

6.7.57 LLCA B1: Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs would not be directly affected by the construction of the replacement pylon. Although exposed long distance views are a key feature of the character of the LLCA, the steep topography on its northern boundary results in limited perceptibility between this LLCA and adjacent LLCA E1: Upper Don Wooded Valley. Despite the relative high levels of tranquillity and sense of wilderness of LLCA B1 (which is already locally affected by the existing 400kV OHL), the short term duration of construction activities associated with the replacement pylon and associated works, and limited perceptibility would result in a very low magnitude of effect. Taking this into consideration with the high sensitivity of the LLCA, the overall landscape effect due to the construction works would be negligible.

6.7.58 LLCA D2: Don Enclosed Slopes and Valley has a medium sensitivity to a 400kV OHL. This LLCA would be directly affected by the replacement pylon and associated works (which would lie on the boundary of this LLCA and LLCA E1: The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor).

6.7.59 Construction activities associated with the replacement pylon and associated works would result in a small scale of change in a localised area thus resulting in a low magnitude of effect. Taking into consideration the medium sensitivity and anticipated low magnitude of effect together with the relatively short duration of the construction phase the overall landscape effect during construction is considered to be, at most, localised minor adverse.

6.7.60 LLCA A1: Thurlstone and Langsett Open Moorland is considered highly sensitive to a 400kV OHL due to the openness and elevated nature of the moorlands; however, this LLCA would not be directly affected by the construction of the replacement pylon or associated works and due to distance and limited perceptibility would experience minimal indirect effects from limited locations. Taking the high sensitivity of the LLCA into consideration with the very low magnitude of effect, the overall landscape effect as a result of the construction of the replacement pylon is considered to be negligible.

Assessment of Landscape Impacts during Operation

Operational Impacts - Trans Pennine Trail Diversion – Subject to Planning Application

6.7.61 Following construction much of the Trans Pennine Trail Diversion (including Temporary Bridge 2, and all associated working and laydown areas) would be removed and fields and field boundaries would be reinstated. During the operational phase of the Proposed Project a relatively short section of the diversion would be


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retained. This section would follow the route of a pre-existing access track from Dunford Bridge car park to existing Yorkshire Water assets and would be perceived as an upgraded or re-surfaced track. Bridge 1 would also be retained, again this would be perceived as an upgrade to the existing bridge, which is in poor condition. During operation, the retained section of the track and bridge would have no effect on the landscape character of the local or wider area.

Operational Impacts - Wogden Foot SEC – Subject to Planning Application

Table 6.18: Wogden Foot SEC Operational Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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15)

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H H H Long term

VL Negligible No Effect

NCA 51 H H H Long term


NCA 37 M L M Long term



M M M - Long term

M L

Localised Moderate Adverse

(Significant)

Localised Minor

Adverse


H H H Long term

L VL Localised

Minor Adverse

Negligible


M M M Long term

L VL Localised

Minor Adverse

Negligible


H H H No Effect No Effect

6.7.62 Once in operation, the Wogden Foot SEC would have a minimal effect on the landscape character of the wider area. As within the construction phase of the Wogden Foot SEC, the scale of the effect in operation is considered to be so limited on NCA 51, NCA 37 and the Peak District National Park that the magnitude of effect would be very low at operation year 1 reducing to no change by operation year 15, due to the maturation of replacement/ mitigation planting. Taking this into consideration with the sensitives of the NCAs the overall landscape effect would be negligible at operation year 1 and there would be no effect by year 15.


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6.7.63 LLCA E1. The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor would experience some long term localised negative effects as a result of the introduction of the infrastructure associated with Wogden Foot SEC and the permanent loss of trees and scrub in and directly around the SEC site and its permanent access road. Upon completion of the construction phase, some of the tree/ scrub loss that would occur during construction would be replanted as per LEMP [EAR Appendix 2B.3]. The man-made element of the Wogden Foot SEC would have a long term localised negative effect on the character of the LLCA; albeit the LLCA is already affected by pylons of the VIP Subsection. The magnitude of effect arising from the introduction of Wogden Foot SEC would be medium at operation year 1 and would reduce to low by operation year 15 due to the maturation of replacement/ mitigation planting. Taking the medium sensitivity into consideration the overall landscape effect would be localised moderate adverse (significant) at operation year 1 and localised minor adverse by year 15.

6.7.64 The Wogden Foot SEC would have a long term, indirect, negative effect on very localised parts of LLCA D2. The Don Enclosed Slopes and Valleys and LLCA B1. Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs. The perceptibility of the Wogden Foot SEC would reduce over time as replacement/ mitigation planting matures. The magnitude of effect arising from the introduction of Wogden Foot SEC would be low at operation year 1 and would reduce to very low by operation year 15 due to the maturation of replacement/ mitigation planting. Taking the high sensitivity of these LLCAs into consideration the overall landscape effect on LLCA B1 and LLCA D2 would be localised minor adverse at operation year 1 reducing to negligible by year 15.

Operational Impacts - Access Point 7 and Northern Access Road – Subject to Planning Application

6.7.65 Access Point 7 and the Northern Access Road would be removed and all fields and field boundaries fully reinstated at the end of the constructions phase; therefore, there would be no operational phase impacts on any landscape receptor.

Operational Impacts - 400kV Cable (Undergrounding)

Table 6.19: 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) Operational Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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15)

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H H H Long term

VL VL Negligible Negligible



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L VL Minor

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M M M Med term




6.7.66 During operation, the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would have minimal effect on the landscape character of the wider area. Once the construction phase is complete, some of the vegetation loss along the Trans Pennine Trail would be replaced as detailed within the LEMP [EAR Appendix 2B.3] although this would not be possible directly above or immediately adjacent to the 400kV Cable.

6.7.67 There would be limited perceptible changes in the landscape with the exception of some areas of tree loss (which would be more evident in operation year 1), and the introduction of approximately four link pillars along the Trans Pennine Trail. The link pillar boxes would be locally more apparent in operation year 1 while replacement/ mitigation planting is immature).

6.7.68 In terms of overall effects on the Peak District National Park, NCA 51 and NCA 37, the magnitude of effect at operation year 1 would be very low and by year 15 would remain very low. Taking this into consideration with the sensitives of the National Park and NCAs the overall landscape effect would be negligible at operation year 1 and would remain negligible at year 15, albeit the maturation of replacement/ mitigation planting would result in reduced effects to those at operation year 1.

6.7.69 With regard to LLCA E1: The Upper Don Wooded Valley, although this LLCA would be directly affected by the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) the scale of the effect would be small and geographical extent relatively modest. In the medium to long term the maturation of replacement vegetation along the Trans Pennine Trail and in Wogden Foot LWS would help reinforce the wooded character of LLCA E1 (albeit that not all of the areas could be directly re-planted due to constraints of the 400kV Cable); it would also help to integrate the link pillar boxes to some degree.


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6.7.70 Taking into consideration the medium sensitivity of LLCA E1 and the low magnitude of effect at operation year 1 and very low magnitude of effect by year 15, overall effects on LLCA E1 would be minor adverse at operation year 1, reducing to negligible by operation year 15. This would be due to the maturation of replacement/ mitigation planting.

6.7.71 LLCA B1: Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs would not be directly affected by the operation of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). Exposed long distance views are a key feature of the character of the LLCA; however, the steep topography on its northern boundary results in limited perceptibility between this LLCA and adjacent LLCA E1: Upper Don Wooded Valley where the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would be located. The loss of vegetation associated with the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would be perceptible to a small degree from a number of locations including Winscar Reservoir dam wall and other elevated parts of the LLCA; however, this would not affect the character of this LLCA. The operation of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would result in a very low magnitude of effect at operation year 1 and would reduce to no change by year 15, due to the maturation of replacement/ mitigation planting. Taking this into consideration with the high sensitivity of LLCA B1, the overall effects would be negligible at operation year 1, reducing to no effect by operation year 15.

6.7.72 LLCA D2: Don Slopes and Valley would not be directly affected by the operation of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). Areas of retained woodland on the valley floor would limit the perceptibility of some of the loss of vegetation associated with the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) from parts of this LLCA. Although the reduction in tree cover may be slightly more apparent from some areas in operation Year 1 this would reduce over time and therefore would not affect the character of this LLCA in the medium to long term. The operation of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would result in a very low magnitude of effect at operation year 1 and would reduce to no change by year 15, due to the maturation of replacement/ mitigation planting. Taking this into consideration with the medium sensitivity of LLCA B1, the overall effects would be negligible at operation year 1, reducing to no effect by operation year 15.

Operational Impacts - Removal of Existing Infrastructure (VIP subsection)

Table 6.20: Removal of Existing Infrastructure (VIP subsection) Operational Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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L L Minor

Beneficial Minor

Beneficial


M M M - Long term

H H Major


Major Beneficial

(Significant)


H H H Long term

H H Major


Major Beneficial

(Significant)


M M M Long term

M M Moderate Beneficial

(Significant)

Moderate Beneficial

(Significant)


H H H Long term

L L Minor

Beneficial Minor

Beneficial

6.7.73 The landscape of the Peak District National Park around Dunford Bridge displays many of the designations key qualities; complex plateau edge/ clough landform; a sense of wilderness and remoteness; ‘distinctive character of hamlets, villages and towns’; and a sense of tranquillity. The existing VIP Subsection conflicts with these qualities, locally affecting the character of the Peak District National Park in this location. Although the impacts are relatively localised the Proposed Project would remove the dominant Dunford Bridge SEC and VIP Subsection which would greatly enhance the character of this part of the National Park. The localised size/ scale of effect on the landscape would be very large, and would result in a considerable enhancement that would be long term in duration. As a result the magnitude of effect would be high. Taking this into consideration with the high sensitivity of the Peak District National Park the overall landscape effect at both operation year 1 and 15 would be localised major beneficial (significant). This would be minor beneficial further afield in the National Park.

6.7.74 As with the landscape of the Peak District National Park NCA 51 is valued for its upland character, plateau margins and deeply incised cloughs. The existing 400kV OHL conflicts with these features detracting from the strong topographical diversity and conflicting with the scale of the distinct valley head at Dunford Bridge. The landscape impacts of the removal of the VIP Subsection would be generally contained within the NCA, but the localised size/ scale of effect on the landscape would be very large, and would result in a considerable enhancement that would be long term in duration. As a result the magnitude of effect would be high. Taking this


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into consideration with the high sensitivity of the NCA the overall landscape effect at both operation year 1 and 15 would be localised major beneficial (significant). This would be minor beneficial further afield in the NCA.

6.7.75 The landscape within NCA 37 is less sensitive to man-made features as a result of its less distinct landform and land cover, higher activity and greater number of man-made and vertical structures. The removal of the VIP Subsection would have a positive impact on the landscape character, but only two pylons would be removed within this NCA and out of those proposed to be removed, they are considered to sit best within their context. In addition to this, a considerable stretch of the 400kV OHL would continue to run through the NCA, so the NCA would still be affected by vertical infrastructure. The reduction in the length of 400kV OHL by two pylons would have a minimal effect overall. As a result the magnitude of effect would be low. Taking this into consideration with the medium sensitivity of the NCA to overall landscape effect at both operation year 1 and 15 would be minor beneficial.

6.7.76 Within the LLCA E1: The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor the existing VIP Subsection has an adverse influence on the character of its surroundings, affecting the sense of remoteness and tranquillity and conflicting with landform particularly around Dunford Bridge. The presence of the VIP Subsection reduces the landscape value of this LLCA. The LLCA would be directly affected by the removal of the VIP Subsection, the magnitude of effect as a result of its removal at both operation year 1 and year 15 would be high. Taking this into consideration with the medium sensitivity the overall landscape effect at operation year 1 and operation year 15 would be major beneficial (significant)

6.7.77 LLCA B1: Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs would be directly affected by the removal of Dunford Bridge SEC and two other pylons of the VIP Subsection. The distinctive and dramatic topography of LLCA B1 is particularly sensitive to the 400kV OHL. The VIP Subsection is poorly accommodated in the landscape, with the complex topography resulting in the use of a number of angle pylons elevated above Dunford Bridge. The existing Dunford Bridge SEC is a dominant feature and conflicts with the human scale of the landscape at Dunford Bridge. The size/ scale of effect on the landscape associated with the removal of the VIP Subsection would be very large, and would result in a considerable enhancement that would be long term in duration. The magnitude of effect would be high at operation year 1 and year 15. Taking this into consideration with the high sensitivity of the LLCA, the overall landscape of effect as a result of the removal of the VIP Subsection would be major beneficial (significant) at operation year 1 and operation year 15.

6.7.78 LLCA D2: Don Enclosed Slopes and Valleys would be directly affected by the removal of one pylon within its boundaries and indirectly affect by the removal of the rest of the VIP subsection. The VIP subsection detracts from the character of the landscape, its removal would result in a noticeable change to the landscape with positive consequences for the character and quality of the LLCA. The magnitude of effect would be medium at operation year 1 and year 15. Taking this into consideration with the medium sensitivity of the LLCA the overall landscape effect would be moderate beneficial (significant).

6.7.79 The VIP Subsection has an indirect effect on parts of the landscape of LLCA A1: Thurlstone and Langsett Open Moorland. The magnitude of effect as a result of the removal of the VIP Subsection would be low at year 1 and year 15. Taking this into consideration with the high sensitivity of the LLCA the overall landscape effect at operation year 1 and year 15 would be minor beneficial.


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Operational Impacts - Replacement Pylon 4ZO157R

Table 6.21: Replacement Pylon 4ZO157R Operational Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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NCA 37 M M M Long term



M M M Long term



H H H Long term



M M M Long term




6.7.80 Once in operation, the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R and its overhead connection to the SEC and associated reduction in height of riparian vegetation to the south of the river would have a minimal effect on the landscape character of the wider area. As within the construction phase of the replacement pylon, the scale of the effect in operation is considered to be so limited on NCA 51, NCA 37 and the Peak District National Park that the magnitude of effect would be very low at operation year 1 reducing to no change by operation year 15, due to the maturation of replacement/ mitigation planting. Taking this into consideration with the sensitives of the NCAs the overall landscape effect would be negligible at operation year 1 and there would be no effect by year 15.

6.7.81 LLCA E1. The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor would experience some long term localised negative effects as a result of the introduction of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R and connection of conductors into the SEC. A relatively small area of riparian woodland on the bank of the River Don would need to be maintained at


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a lower height below the conductors throughout the operational phase; however this would not affect connectivity along the river. The introduction of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R would not greatly alter the baseline character of the landscape, as the landscape is affected by existing pylons and it would be perceived as a replacement for existing Pylon 4ZO157. The magnitude of effect would be very low at operation year 1 and would remain very low by operation year 15. Taking the medium sensitivity into consideration with the judgments of magnitude of effect the overall landscape effect would be negligible at operation year 1 and remain negligible at year 15.

6.7.82 The introduction of replacement Pylon 4ZO157R would not greatly alter the baseline character of the landscape of LLCA D2. The Don Enclosed Slopes and Valleys or LLCA B1. Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs which already comprise pylons. The magnitude of effect arising from the introduction of the replacement pylon would be very low at operation year 1 and would remain very low at operation year 15. Taking this into consideration with the relative sensitivities of these LLCAs the overall landscape effect on LLCA B1 and LLCA D2 would be negligible at operation year 1 and would remain negligible at year 15.

Assessment of Landscape Impacts during Decommissioning

Decommissioning Impacts - Trans Pennine Trail Diversion – Subject to Planning Application

6.7.83 The decommissioning of the retained section of the diversion (including Bridge 1) is not considered in this section as it is assumed that this would remain insitu indefinitely. This is due to the fact that the track would simply follow the route of a pre-existing access track from Dunford Bridge car park to existing Yorkshire Water assets and would be perceived as an upgraded or re-surfaced track. Likewise, replacement Bridge 1 would be retained and would be perceived as an upgrade to the existing bridge, (which is in poor condition).

Decommissioning Impacts - Wogden Foot SEC – Subject to Planning Application

6.7.84 The landscape effects associated with the decommissioning of the Wogden Foot SEC would generally be lower than those linked to the construction of the SEC. It is anticipated that reduced activities would take place in terms of amounts of vehicular movements, equipment and personnel on site and much fewer trees would be affected. Therefore it is anticipated that there would be no significant adverse landscape effects as a result of decommissioning. Furthermore, the effects post decommissioning would be beneficial as the SEC and associated access would be removed from the landscape and previously lost vegetation could be re-planted.

Decommissioning Impacts – 400kV Cable (Undergrounding)

6.7.85 Because it is anticipated that the 400kV Cable would remain in-situ underground, there would be no landscape effects due to the decommissioning of the 400kV Cable itself. The removal of approximately 4 link pillar boxes would result in temporary adverse effects due to activities involved; however, the effects would be to a lesser degree than during construction. The landscape effects are considered to be overall negligible due to their temporary and very localised nature.

Decommissioning Impacts - Replacement Pylon 4ZO157R

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for removal of the replacement pylon this will be carried out in line with best practice techniques at the time of removal.

Assessment of Visual Impacts during Construction

Construction Impacts - Trans Pennine Trail Diversion – Subject to Planning Application

Table 6.22: Trans Pennine Trail Diversion – Subject to Planning Application - Construction Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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Townhead M H H Short term

L Minor

Adverse

Carlecotes M H H Short term

VL Localised

Minor Adverse

Thurlmoor Camping and Caravan Site

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Local Community

6.7.87 The temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion would commence from the existing Trans Pennine Trail car park to the east of Dunford Bridge, and would largely utilise the route of an existing farmers access track. The visibility of the construction and use of the temporary diversion would be greatly restricted from the local community of Dunford Bridge. The western end of the diversion in particular would be visually contained by localised topography and vegetation, thus reducing the effect of construction, despite its proximity to the community.

6.7.88 Despite the relatively close proximity of construction activity near Dunford Bridge, the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion would have minimal effect on views from the settlement; visual effects are therefore considered negligible. Viewpoints 2, 3 and 11 are representative of views from the community of Dunford Bridge (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.89 Within the small hamlet of Townhead, the community to the north of Brook Hill Lane would have no views of the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion due to intervening topography and vegetation. South of Brook Hill Lane, the local community may have filtered and glimpsed views of the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion and associated construction activities. However, views would be at an oblique angle and would be partially screened by intervening vegetation associated with the settlement. Despite the proximity of Townhead to the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion, the temporary nature of the effect and limited visibility results in a minor adverse visual effect as a result of construction. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are to some degree representative of views from the community of Townhead (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.90 The village of Carlecotes is situated approximately 700m north east of the eastern extent of the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion. The main focus of the settlement is to the east away from the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion. Throughout much of the settlement, landform, built form and/ or immediate garden vegetation would obscure views of the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion. It is however anticipated that filtered views would be experienced from localised parts of the community to the far south west (approximately 350 to 400m north/ north east of the eastern end of the Trans Pennine Trail Diversion). These views would include parts of the diversion and the construction of temporary bridge (Bridge 2) near Wogden Foot (although it is anticipated that much of the temporary diversion and bridge would be screened by intervening landform and/ or vegetation). The


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construction activities would form a relatively small component of views, from localised parts of the community, which extend over the valley to the rising open moorland of the Peak District National Park. Because of these factors, and the short-term duration of the construction, the visual effect is considered to be localised minor adverse. Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from discrete and localised parts of scattered community south west of Carlecotes (refer to Appendix 6.D).

Recreational Receptors

6.7.91 Thurlmoor Camping and Caravan Site experiences similar views to scattered local community to the south west of Carlecotes; however it is further east and views to the valley bottom are largely screened by landform; The landform would screen views of the Bridge 2; however, small sections of the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion may still be discernible further to the west. The visual effect during construction is considered to be negligible.

6.7.92 The key recreational receptors that would be temporarily affected by the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion comprise the numerous long distance walking trails and cycle routes that utilise the route of the Trans Pennine Trail along the former railway line. These include the Trans Pennine Trail National Cycle Route 62, Kinder Loop long distance bridleway, South Yorkshire Way Circular Path and the Upper Don Valley Trail. Viewpoints 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are representative of views from users of the Trans Pennine Trail (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.93 For the duration of the construction phase, users would be diverted along the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion between Dunford Bridge and Wogden Foot LWS. People using the temporarily diverted route would therefore experience very different views from the official route. Along much of the diversion, views would be more open, taking in longer distance views over the farmland to the north, thus potentially having a positive influence on visual amenity experienced by users of the trail. Effects would however be temporary. The visual effects of this would be negligible.

6.7.94 The temporary diversion would result in the relocation of the existing picnic area adjacent to the Trans Pennine Trail car park. People using the Trans Pennine Trail car park and picnic area would be affected by the western end of the diversion in the short term during construction. The visual effects of this would be negligible. Viewpoints 3 and 4 is representative of views from users of the Trans Pennine Trail car park and picnic area (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.95 PRoW 11 runs parallel to the proposed temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion on the northern slopes of the valley and as such it is anticipated that users would experience sequential views of construction activities. Views of the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion and temporary bridge (Bridge 2) would be afforded although topography may screen some sections. The sensitivity of people using this PRoW is considered to be medium. Given the temporary nature the visual effect during construction is considered to be minor adverse. Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from users of PRoW 11 (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.96 People using PRoW 12 would experience views solely from the point where it meets Brook Hill Lane, the slightly higher altitude may allow elevated views of the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion and temporary bridge (Bridge 2), however these would form a relatively small component in open and elevated views that are focused towards the open moorland of the Peak District National Park. The sensitivity of people using this PRoW is considered to be high. Given the temporary nature of the visual effect during construction and the very limited location the works can be seen, the visual effect during construction is considered to be negligible.


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Viewpoint 8 is representative of views from users of PRoW 12 (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.97 Within the LVIA Study Area there are numerous other recreational receptors. However, the topography of the Upper Don Valley would limit views of the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion and associated permanent and temporary bridges beyond the immediate valley within which they would sit. There would be no effect from the top of Winscar Reservoir dam wall, which forms part of National Cycle Route 68 and the Barnsley Boundary Walk. There would be few views of the construction activity from localised areas of Open Access Land at Broad Hill Bank (also Common Land), the edge of Tinker Hill to the north (outside the National Park) and also from parts of Open Access Land within the Peak District National Park to the south. Visual effects experienced by users of these localised parts of Open Access land would be minor adverse. Viewpoints 1, 6, 7, 8, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 19 are representative of views from other recreational receptors (refer to Appendix 6.D).

Transport Routes

6.7.98 Glimpsed views of the construction of a small proportion of the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion in the bottom of the valley, would be experienced from Windle Edge Road. The existing VIP Subsection forms a notable detractor in views. As a result of this, and taking into consideration the temporary duration of construction, the effect of the Trans Pennine Trail diversion would be considered to be minor adverse at most. Viewpoints 3, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are representative of views from Windle Edge Road (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.99 The temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion, permanent and temporary bridge construction works would form a small component of fleeting, oblique views from Brook Hill Lane. The limited extent of views in combination with the medium sensitivity of vehicle users and the limited duration of effect, would result in a minor adverse effect. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are representative of views from Brook Hill Lane (refer to Appendix 6.D).

Construction Impacts - Wogden Foot SEC – Subject to Planning Application

Table 6.23: Wogden Foot SEC – Subject to Planning Application Construction Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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Barnsley Boundary Walk M H H Short term

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Winscar Reservoir M H H Short term

VL Negligible


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VL Negligible

PRoW 11 M H H - Short term

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Local Community

6.7.100 The local community of Townhead would experience few, glimpsed, oblique views down the valley towards the construction of Wogden Foot SEC; most views would be well screened by existing woodland and as a result visual effects during construction would be minor adverse at most. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are to some degree representative of views from the community of Townhead (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.101 Other parts of the local community likely to be affected by the construction of Wogden Foot SEC would be limited to a small proportion of the community of Carlecotes. The village of Carlecotes is situated approximately 700m north east of the proposed SEC. The main focus of the settlement is to the east away from the site of the proposed SEC. Throughout much of the settlement, landform, built form and/ or immediate garden vegetation would obscure views of the construction of the


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SEC. It is anticipated that some open views would be experienced from localised parts of the community to the far south west (approximately 350 to 400m north/ north east of the SEC site). Although retained woodland along the riverbank would help screen construction activity associated with the SEC, the required vegetation removal itself would be apparent in these localised views due to the elevated position of this part of the community in relation to Wogden Foot SEC. The construction activities would form a relatively small component of views, from localised parts of the community, which extend over the valley to the rising open moorland of the Peak District National Park. Taking into consideration this, together with the short term duration of the construction of the SEC, the overall effect on the community Carelcotes during construction would be minor adverse. It is however recognised that there would be some discrete, very small parts of the community that would, experience localised moderate adverse (Significant) effects during construction. Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from discrete and localised parts of scattered community south west of Carlecotes (refer to Appendix 6.D).


6.7.102 Thurlmoor Camping and Caravan Site is located between the settlement of Carlecotes and scattered community to the south west. From its elevated position on the valley side, construction activities would be visible in the periphery of oblique views from the campsite. The construction of the Wogden Foot SEC would have a minor adverse effect on the visual amenity experienced by users of the campsite during construction. This would be due to the nature of views and short term duration of the construction of the SEC.

6.7.103 The temporary diversion for the Trans Pennine Trail would pass alongside the construction site of the proposed Wogden Foot SEC. As a result visual amenity of users of the trail would be affected in a localised area (albeit the diversion itself would also be temporary). Taken in the context of the wider route, although there would be localised moderate adverse (significant) effects, the overall visual effect on users of the Trans Pennine Trail would be minor adverse (this judgment also applies to the Kinder Loop long distance bridleway and the Upper Don Valley Trail which follow the same route in this location) Viewpoints 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are representative of views from users of the Trans Pennine Trail (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.104 From NCR 68 and the Barnsley Boundary Walk there may be glimpsed distant views of the construction of Wogden Foot SEC. Views would be restricted to a localised part of the routes along the dam wall at Winscar Reservoir. The SEC would be barely perceptible in the view, and as such would result in a negligible visual effect during construction. Viewpoints 1, 12, 16 17 and 19 are representative of views from NCR 68, Barnsley Boundary Walk and Winscar Reservoir (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.105 Due to the nature of the topography in the LVIA Study Area, the effect of the construction of the Wogden Foot SEC on people using Open Access Land would be restricted. Areas that would experience views directly from the south (within the Peak District National Park) are unlikely to see high levels of recreational use as there are no formal paths/ tracks in the immediate vicinity. Open Access Land to the north east at Broad Hill Bank (also Common Land) and on the edge of Tinker Hill, would experience views in which construction activity associated with the SEC would form a small component of the view. The visual effect as a result of the construction of the Wogden Foot SEC would be minor adverse. Viewpoints 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19 are representative of views from open access land (refer to Appendix 6.D).


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6.7.106 Intervening landform and vegetation would screen construction activity associated with Wogden Foot SEC from much of PRoW 10. Users of PRoW 10 would experience slight changes in their visual amenity from a very short section of the path, where construction activity would be perceptible as a very small component of discrete views. The visual effect on users of PRoW 11 because of the construction of the Wogden Foot SEC is therefore anticipated to be negligible.

6.7.107 Users of PRoW 11 would experience changes in their visual amenity as a result of the construction of the Wogden Foot SEC. From the position of PRoW 11 on the valley side people would have views down to construction activity associated with the SEC. Retained woodland along the river bank would partially screen construction activity associated with the SEC, although the required vegetation removal would be apparent in some views due to the elevated position of the PRoW in relation to Wogden Foot SEC. The visual effect on users of PRoW 11 as a result of the construction of the Wogden Foot SEC is anticipated to be moderate adverse. Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from users of PRoW 11 (refer to Appendix 6.D).

Transport Routes

6.7.108 There may be oblique, glimpsed sequential views of construction activity associated with Wogden Foot SEC from Brook Hill Lane. The extent of the construction activity visible would increase moving east along the road, but would remain a relatively small component in these sequential views. The effect would be of temporary duration and form a small component of views experienced by less sensitive receptors. As a result the predicted construction effect would be at most minor adverse. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are representative of views from Brook Hill Lane (refer to Appendix 6.D).

Construction Impacts - Access Point 7 and Northern Access Road – Subject to Planning Application

Table 6.24: Access Point 7 and Northern Access Road – Subject to Planning Application - Construction Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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6.7.109 Access Point 7 and the Northern Access Road would generally not be visible from Dunford Bridge and the duration of the works would be short term; as such the visual effect during construction is considered negligible. Viewpoints 2, 3 and 11 are representative of views from the community of Dunford Bridge (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.110 Oblique views of the construction and use of the Northern Access Road may be visible from the settlement of Townhead; however, views would be glimpsed and largely filtered by intervening vegetation. The visual effect on the community of Townhead is considered to be negligible as a result of limited visibility and the temporary nature of the construction activities. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are to some degree representative of views from the community of Townhead (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.111 Access Point 7 and the Northern Access Road would not be visible from the majority of the community of Carlecotes. However, it is anticipated that there would be some views of parts of the Northern Access Road from a very small proportion of scattered


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community to the far south west of Carlecotes. These would be relatively distant views associated more with the movement of construction vehicles using the access road up and down the hillside more so than at the bottom of the valley. The visual effect during construction would be localised minor adverse. Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from discrete and localised parts of scattered community south west of Carlecotes (refer to Appendix 6.D).


6.7.112 From Thurlmoor Camping and Caravan site views of the Wogden Foot laydown area would be similar to those from scattered community to the south west of Carlecotes; however it is further east and views to the valley bottom are largely screened by landform, and views west are filtered by vegetation. Due to distance and the short term nature of the activities and presence of Access Point 7 and the Northern Access Road visual effects during construction would be negligible.

6.7.113 While the Northern Access Road is in use people using the Trans Pennine Trail will follow a local diversion to the north of the River Don and as such will experience different views to those which they currently have along the old railway corridor. The visual effect on users of the temporarily diverted Trans Pennine Trail would be minor adverse. Viewpoints 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are representative of views from users of the existing Trans Pennine Trail along the railway corridor (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.114 Access Point 7 and the Northern Access Road would not be visible from National Cycle Route 68, Barnsley Boundary Walk or Winscar Reservoir dam wall. Viewpoints 1, 12, 16, 17 and 19 are representative of users of National Cycle Route 68 and Barnsley Boundary Walk (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.115 It is anticipated that Access Point 7 and the Northern Access Road would be visible from discreet areas of Open Access Land to the north at Tinker Hill and to the south along Thurlstone Moors. People using localised areas of Open Access Land would be likely to experience distant short term views. The visual effect on users of the Open Access Land would be at most minor adverse. Viewpoints 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19 are representative of views from open access land (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.116 Access Point 7 and the Northern Access Road would not be visible from Trans Pennine Trail Car Park and Picnic Area. Viewpoints 3 and 4 is representative of views from users of the Trans Pennine Trail car park and picnic area (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.117 The Northern Access Road would cross PRoW 11; however, it unlikely that users would see Access Point 7 due to intervening topography. People using this PRoW would cross over the temporary northern access track; however, this would be close to existing built form at Townhead and therefore would not detract greatly from the visual baseline. Furthermore, effects would be localised. Effects would be short term, temporary and reversible, as a result the visual effect on users of the PRoW would be minor adverse. Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from users of PRoW 11 (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.118 People using PRoW 12 would experience views Northern Access Road solely from the point where the PRoW meets Brook Hill Lane, the slightly higher altitude would allow elevated views of parts of the Northern Access Road; however this would form a relatively small component in open and elevated views that are focused towards the open moorland of the Peak District National Park. Access Point 7 would not be visible due to intervening topography and vegetation. The sensitivity of people using this PRoW is considered to be medium. Given the temporary nature of the visual


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effect during construction and the very limited location the works may be able to be seen, the visual effect during construction is considered to be negligible. Viewpoint 8 is representative of views from users of PRoW 12 (refer to Appendix 6.D).

Transport Routes

6.7.119 Access Point 7 is located along Brook Hill Lane and would be visible, together with northern parts of the Northern Access Road, in transient views from road users. As a result of the short term, temporary duration of construction works, visual effects would be minor adverse at most. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are representative of views from Brook Hill Lane (refer to Appendix 6.D).

Construction Impacts - 400kV Cable (Undergrounding)

Table 6.25: 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) Construction Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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6.7.120 The 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would run through Dunford Bridge, from the entrance of the Woodhead Tunnel and would pass beneath Windle Edge Road under the existing bridge. There would be construction activity around the settlement, which would be visible from parts of the local community of Dunford Bridge on Windle Edge Road. However, the majority of the community are situated on Don View, which is visually contained by localised topography and vegetation; and as such would partially screen views of construction. This together with topographical differences between the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) and the community of Dunford Bridge would reduce the effect of construction, despite its proximity to the community.

6.7.121 West of Windle Edge Road, part of an existing embankment may need to be removed to enable the construction of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). Localised topography would conceal the vast majority of this therefore construction activities would generally be screened from view; they would also be short term in duration. Despite the proximity of construction activity around Dunford Bridge, it would have minimal effect on views from the settlement; visual effects are therefore considered to be minor adverse. Viewpoints 2, 3 and 11 are representative of views from the community of Dunford Bridge (refer to Appendix 6.D).

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topography and vegetation. South of Brook Hill Lane, the local community may have views of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) and associated construction activities. However, views would be at an oblique angle and would be partially screened by intervening vegetation associated with the settlement and retained vegetation alongside the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). Despite the proximity of Townhead to the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) the temporary nature of the effect and limited visibility results in a minor adverse visual effect (at most) because of construction. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are to some degree representative of views from the community of Townhead (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.123 The village of Carlecotes is situated approximately 700m north east of the eastern extent of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). The main focus of the settlement is to the east away from the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). Throughout much of the settlement, landform, built form and/ or immediate garden vegetation would obscure views of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). It is however anticipated that discrete views would be experienced from localised parts of the community to the far south west (approximately 350 to 400m north/ north east of the eastern extent of 400kV Cable (Undergrounding)). Views of the proposed laydown area and works area within Wogden Foot would be apparent due to the loss of vegetation; although there is already an existing clearing/ grassland area in this location. The laydown area would be partially screened by areas of retained vegetation on the river bank, but construction activity within the laydown area would still be visible. The construction activities would form a relatively small component of these discrete views which extend over the valley to the rising open moorland of the Peak District National Park. Taking into consideration this, together with the short term duration of the construction of the SEC, the overall effect on the community Carelcotes during construction would be minor adverse. It is however recognised that there would be some discrete, very small parts of the community that would, experience localised moderate adverse (Significant) effects during construction. Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from discrete and localised parts of scattered community south west of Carlecotes (refer to Appendix 6.D).


6.7.124 People visiting Thurlmoor Camping and Caravan Site would experience similar views to scattered local community to the south west of Carlecotes. Tree retention along the valley floor and other intervening vegetation would partially screen views of construction activity, but activities associated with the construction phase of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would still be discernible. The visual effect during construction is considered to be minor adverse.

6.7.125 The key recreational receptors that would be temporarily adversely affected by the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) comprise the numerous long distance walking trails and cycle routes that utilise the former railway line. These include the Trans Pennine Trail National Cycle Route 62, Kinder Loop long distance bridleway, South Yorkshire Way Circular Path and the Upper Don Valley Trail.

6.7.126 For the duration of the construction phase, the Trans Pennine Trail would be temporarily diverted between Dunford Bridge and Wogden Foot. People using the temporarily diverted Trans Pennine Trail would therefore experience different views from the official route, and any visual effects would be temporary. From much of the diverted route, construction activity associated with the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would be screened by retained woodland along the river bank. The 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) construction works would have a moderate adverse effect at two concentrated locations at the beginning and end of the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion. Where the diversion leaves the Trans Pennine Trail car park and picnic area, construction barriers and activity at close


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proximity would form intrusive elements within views, this would also affect people using the Dunford Bridge picnic area and car park. Where the diversion would run through Wogden Foot LWS, it would run close to the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) and associated laydown area. Although the scale of effect at these two locations would be relatively large, it would be localised and of temporary duration, views from users of the Trans Pennine Trail would being transient as part of a long-distance route. As a result, although the effect is considered to be localised moderate adverse (significant) in these two locations. Viewpoints 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are representative of views from users of the Trans Pennine Trail (refer to Appendix 6.D). Visual effects experienced by users of the Trans Pennine Trail car park and picnic area are also considered to be moderate adverse (significant). Viewpoints 3 and 4 is representative of views from users of the Trans Pennine Trail car park and picnic area (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.127 PRoW 11 runs parallel to the proposed 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) on the northern slopes of the valley and as such it is anticipated that users would experience sequential views of construction activities and vegetation loss. Views of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would be wholly or partially screened as much of woodland to the north of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would be retained. The sensitivity of people using this PRoW is considered to be medium. Given its temporary nature the visual effect during construction is considered to be minor adverse. Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from users of PRoW 11 (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.128 People using PRoW 12 would experience views solely from the point where it meets Brook Hill Lane. The slightly higher altitude would allow elevated views of the construction of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding), including associated laydown and working areas, however these would form a relatively small component in open and elevated views that are focused towards the open moorland of the Peak District National Park. The sensitivity of people using this PRoW is considered to be high. Given the temporary nature of the visual effect during construction and the very limited location the works can be seen, the visual effect during construction is considered to be negligible. Viewpoint 8 is representative of views from users of PRoW 12 (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.129 Within the LVIA Study Area there are numerous other recreational receptors present. However, the topography of the Upper Don Valley would limit views of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) beyond the immediate valley within which it would sit. There would be localised minor adverse effects from the top of Winscar Reservoir dam wall, which forms part of National Cycle Route 68 and the Barnsley Boundary Walk. Viewpoints 1, 12, 16 17 and 19 are representative of views from NCR 68, Barnsley Boundary Walk and Winscar Reservoir (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.130 There would be views of the construction activity from localised areas of Open Access Land at Broad Hill Bank (also Common Land), the edge of Tinker Hill to the north (outside the National Park) and also from parts of Open Access Land within the Peak District National Park to the south. Visual effects experienced by users of these localised parts of Open Access land would be minor adverse with the exception of localised moderate adverse (significant) effects experienced by users of Access Land to the south in close proximity to the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). Viewpoints 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19 are representative of views from open access land (refer to Appendix 6.D).


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Transport Routes

6.7.131 As Windle Edge Road descends into Dunford Bridge from the north, direct, elevated views of the construction of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) and associated laydown areas near Dunford Bridge would be experienced. Construction activity would be present in a number of sequential views experienced by road users travelling through the settlement. The focus of these views at present however is the existing VIP Subsection, which forms a notable detractor. As a result of this and the temporary duration, the effect is considered to be minor adverse. Viewpoints 3, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are representative of views from Windle Edge Road (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.132 The 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) works and associated laydown area in Wogden Foot LWS would form a small component of fleeting, oblique views from Brook Hill Lane. The limited extent of views in combination with the medium sensitivity of vehicle users and the limited duration of effect, results in a minor adverse effect. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are representative of views from Brook Hill Lane (refer to Appendix 6.D).

Construction Impacts - Removal of Existing Infrastructure (VIP subsection)

Table 6.26: Removal of Existing Infrastructure Construction Impacts Judgment Summary Table

Visual Receptor

Va

lue

Su

sc

ep

tib

ilit

y

Se

ns

itiv

ity

Sc

ale

of

Eff

ect

Ge

og

rap

hic

al E

xte

nt

Du

rati

on

of

Eff

ect

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

eff

ect

As

se

ss

me

nt

of

Eff

ect


L Minor

Adverse


VL Negligible


VL Negligible


M H H Short term

VL Negligible


M H H Short term

VL Negligible


VL Negligible


VL Negligible


VL Negligible


M H H Short term

VL Negligible


VL Negligible


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Visual Receptor

Va

lue

Su

sc

ep

tib

ilit

y

Se

ns

itiv

ity

Sc

ale

of

Eff

ect

Ge

og

rap

hic

al E

xte

nt

Du

rati

on

of

Eff

ect

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

eff

ect

As

se

ss

me

nt

of

Eff

ect


M H H Short term

VL Negligible


VL Negligible


VL Negligible


VL Negligible

A628 M M M Short term

VL Negligible


VL Negligible


VL Negligible

Dunford Road M M M Short term

VL Negligible

Local Community/ Recreational Receptors/ Transport Routes

6.7.133 The removal of the existing infrastructure would involve construction traffic and activity in isolated locations over very short timescales. In relation to the removal of pylons, there would be additional vertical clutter in the form of cranes and/ or derrick devices, which would be visible from a relatively large geographical extent due to their height. However, the duration of this effect would be extremely short, with the removal of pylons taking approximately 18 weeks. As this construction activity would only affect views that are already affected by the existing VIP Subsection and the duration would be short, the anticipated effect for all visual receptor groups with the exception of the community of Dunford Bridge is judged to be negligible or no effect (refer to all viewpoints within Appendix 6.D). Parts of the local community of Dunford Bridge would experience close up views of the construction activities associated with the removal of the existing SEC. Although the site is in close proximity to the community the length of construction (decommissioning) works would be short term and temporary, therefore visual effects would be minor adverse (refer to viewpoints 2, 3 (West) and 4 (West) within Appendix 6.D).


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Construction Impacts - Construction of replacement Pylon 4ZO157R

Table 6.27: Construction of replacement Pylon 4ZO157R Construction Impacts Judgment Summary Table

Visual Receptor

Va

lue

Su

sc

ep

tib

ilit

y

Se

ns

itiv

ity

Sc

ale

of

Eff

ect

Ge

og

rap

hic

al E

xte

nt

Du

rati

on

of

Eff

ect

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

eff

ect

As

se

ss

me

nt

of

Eff

ect

Dunford Bridge M H H No Effect


L Minor

Adverse


L Localised

Minor Adverse


M H H Short term

L Minor

Adverse


M H H Short term

L Minor

Adverse


VL Negligible


VL Negligible


VL Negligible


M H H No Effect


L Minor

Adverse


M H H No Effect


VL Negligible


L Minor

Adverse


VL Negligible




L Minor

Adverse



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Local Community

6.7.134 The local community of Townhead would experience few, glimpsed, oblique views down the valley towards the construction of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R and associated works; most views would be well screened by existing woodland and as a result visual effects during construction would be minor adverse at most. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are to some degree representative of views from the community of Townhead (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.135 Other parts of the local community likely to be affected by the construction of the replacement pylon would be limited to a small proportion of scattered community south west of Carlecotes located north of the proposed replacement Pylon 4ZO157R. Woodland on the river bank would be trimmed/ pruned back to facilitate the connection of the conductors from the replacement pylon to the SEC. The construction of replacement Pylon 4ZO157R would be visible from a small proportion of the community although topography would be likley to screen the groundworks. Taking into consideration the short term duration of the construction of the replacement pylon and associated works, the visual effects on a small proportion of the scattered community south west of Carlecotes would be localised minor adverse. Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from discrete and localised parts of scattered community south west of Carlecotes (refer to Appendix 6.D).


6.7.136 Thurlmoor Camping and Caravan Site is located between the settlement of Carlecotes and scattered community to the south west. From its elevated position on the valley side, construction activities would be visible in the periphery of oblique views from the campsite. The construction of replacement Pylon 4ZO157R and associated works would have a minor adverse effect on the visual amenity experienced by users of the campsite during construction. This would be due to the nature of views and short term duration of construction.

6.7.137 The temporary diversion for the Trans Pennine Trail would pass relatively close the construction site of the proposed replacement Pylon 4ZO157R; however existing intervening vegetation and landform would partially screen views. As a result, visual amenity of users of the diverted trail would be affected in a localised area . Taking this in the context of the wider route and the fact that the diversion itself would be temporary and short term, overall visual effect on users of the Trans Pennine Trail would be at most minor adverse (this judgment also applies to the Kinder Loop long distance bridleway and the Upper Don Valley Trail which follow the same route in this location) Viewpoints 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are representative of views from users of the Trans Pennine Trail (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.138 From NCR 68 and the Barnsley Boundary Walk there may be glimpsed distant views of the construction of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R and associated works. Views would be restricted to localised parts of the routes along the dam wall at Winscar Reservoir. The construction of the replacement pylon would be barely perceptible in the view, and as such would result in a negligible visual effect during construction.

6.7.139 Due to the nature of the topography in the LVIA Study Area, the effect of the construction of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R on people using Open Access Land would be minimal. Areas that would experience views directly from the south are unlikely to see high levels of recreational use as there are no formal paths/ tracks in the immediate vicinity. Open Access Land to the north east at Broad Hill Bank (also Common Land) and on the edge of Tinker Hill, would experience views in which construction activity linked to the construction of the replacement Pylon


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4ZO157R and associated works would form a small component of the view. The visual effect as a result of the construction of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R would be typically minor adverse. Viewpoints 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19 are representative of views from open access land (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.140 Intervening landform and vegetation would screen construction activity associated with the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R from much of PRoW 10. Users of PRoW 10 would experience slight changes in their visual amenity from a very short section of the path where construction activity would be perceptible as a very small component of discrete views. The visual effect on users of PRoW 11 because of the construction is therefore anticipated to be negligible.

6.7.141 Users of PRoW 11 would experience small changes in their visual amenity as a result of the construction of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R. From the position of PRoW 11 on the valley side people would have views down to construction activity associated with the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R. Woodland on the river bank would be trimmed/ pruned back to facilitate the connection of the conductors between the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R and SEC. The visual effect on users of PRoW 11 as a result of the construction of the replacement pylon is anticipated to be minor adverse. Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from users of PRoW 11.

6.7.142 Users of the very southern end of PRoW 12 would experience very small changes in their visual amenity as a result of the construction of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R. Much of the construction activity associated with the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R would be screened by intervening landform and the wall along the road; however, the top of the crane may be visible from here. The visual effect on users of PRoW 12 as a result of the construction of the replacement pylon is anticipated to be negligible. Viewpoint 8 is representative of views from users of PRoW 12.

Transport Routes

6.7.143 There may be oblique, glimpsed sequential views of construction activity associated with the construction of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R and associated works from Brook Hill Lane. The extent of the construction activity visible would increase moving east along the road, but would remain a relatively small component in these sequential views. The effect would be of temporary duration and form a small component of views experienced by less sensitive receptors. As a result, the predicted construction effect would be minor adverse. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are representative of views from Brook Hill Lane (refer to Appendix 6.D).

Assessment of Visual Impacts during Operation

Operational Impacts - Trans Pennine Trail Diversion – Subject to Planning Application

6.7.144 Following construction much of the Trans Pennine Trail Diversion (including Temporary Bridge 2, and all associated working and laydown areas) would be removed and fields and field boundaries would be reinstated. During the operational phase of the Proposed Project a relatively short section (approximately 410m) of the diversion surfacing would be retained west and east of bridge 1. The long-term operational effects of the retained section of the Trans Pennine Trail diversion (as a farmers/ Yorkshire Water access track) and replacement permanent bridge (Bridge 1) would be very subtle as there is already an access track and bridge in existence in this area. It is considered that the proposals to retain a section of the diversion surfacing and bridge would be viewed as an upgrade to this access. During operation, there would be no effect on any visual receptor.


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Operational Impacts - Wogden Foot SEC – Subject to Planning Application

Table 6.28: Wogden Foot SEC Operational Impacts Judgment Summary Table

Visual Receptor

Va

lue

Su

sc

ep

tib

ilit

y

Se

ns

itiv

ity

Sc

ale

of

Eff

ect

Ge

og

rap

hic

al E

xte

nt

Du

rati

on

of

Eff

ect

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

1)

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

15)

As

se

ss

me

nt

of

Eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

1)

As

se

ss

me

nt

of

Eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

15)

Dunford Bridge M H H No Effect No Effect

Townhead M H H Long term

L VL Minor

Adverse Negligible

Carlecotes M H H - Long term

M L


(Significant)

Localised Minor

Adverse


M H H Long term

L L Minor

Adverse Minor

Adverse


M H H Long term

M L


(Significant)

Localised Minor

Adverse


M H H Long term



M H H Long term


Winscar Reservoir

M H H Long term



M H H No Effect No Effect

Open Access Land

M H H Long term

L VL Minor

Adverse Negligible



PRoW 10 M H H Long term


PRoW 11 M H H - Long term

M L Moderate Adverse

(Significant)

Minor Adverse

PRoW 12 M H H No Effect No Effect


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Visual Receptor

Va

lue

Su

sc

ep

tib

ilit

y

Se

ns

itiv

ity

Sc

ale

of

Eff

ect

Ge

og

rap

hic

al E

xte

nt

Du

rati

on

of

Eff

ect

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

1)

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

15)

As

se

ss

me

nt

of

Eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

1)

As

se

ss

me

nt

of

Eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

15)

A628 M M M No Effect No Effect

Windle Edge Road

M M M No Effect No Effect

Brook Hill Lane M M M Long term

L VL Minor

Adverse Negligible

Dunford Road M M M No Effect No Effect

Local Community

6.7.145 Townhead is located at an oblique angle to the proposed Wogden Foot SEC. It is anticipated that vegetation associated with the settlement would screen most of the views of the SEC to the south-east. Minor adverse visual effects are anticipated at operation year 1; however, by operation year 15 the effect would reduce to negligible due to the maturation of planting around the SEC. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are to some degree representative of views from the community of Townhead (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.146 The main focus of views from the community of Carlecotes is to the east away from the proposed SEC. The village of Carlecotes is situated approximately 700m north east of the proposed SEC. Throughout much of the settlement, landform, built form and/ or immediate garden vegetation would obscure views of the SEC. It is however anticipated that a some views would be experienced from localised parts of the community to the far south west (approximately 350 to 400m north/ north east of the SEC site). Views of the SEC would form a relatively small component of panoramic views that extend over the bottom of the valley (within which it would be located) to the rising open moorland of the Peak District National Park. In addition to this, as embedded mitigation planting matures views of the SEC would become more filtered. At operation year 1 the visual effects of Wogden Foot SEC would be localised moderate adverse (significant), by year 15 this would reduce to localised minor adverse due to the maturation of replacement/ mitigation planting. Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from discrete and localised parts of scattered community south west of Carlecotes (refer to Appendix 6.D). Views from the majority of Carlecotes would be largely restricted by intervening landform.


6.7.147 Thurlmoor Camping and Caravan Site experiences similar views to the scattered community south west of Carlecotes, but it is higher up the valley and benefits from some intervening screening vegetation. As a result, the visual effect at year 1 is anticipated to be at most minor adverse and would remain so at year 15.

6.7.148 The Wogden Foot SEC would form part of views experienced by users of the Trans Pennine Trail (and other routes using the same path including National Cycle Route 62, Kinder Loop long distance bridleway, South Yorkshire Way Circular Path and the Upper Don Valley Trail). Views would be experienced from a very localised


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section of the trail near to the Wogden Foot SEC, rather than forming part of a number of sequential views. The design of the Wogden Foot SEC and the permanent access road to the SEC has taken care to reduce its visual impact by retaining as much existing vegetation around it as possible and landscape proposals have sought to further filter and screen views of the SEC in the medium to long term. As a result, at operation year 1 the SEC would be visible from a short section of the Trans Pennine Trail; albeit that mounding has been designed to screen the lower parts of the SEC. By operation year 15 the maturation of replacement/ mitigation planting would increase screening of the SEC. Visual effects would be locally moderate adverse (significant) at operation year 1; these would reduce to minor adverse by operation year 15. Viewpoints 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are representative of views from users of the Trans Pennine Trail (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.149 Users of NCR 68 and the Barnsley Boundary Walk may be able to perceive the Wogden Foot SEC in the distance from a localised area along the Winscar Reservoir dam wall. The SEC would form a small component of one of a number of sequential views experienced by the users of these routes. As a result the anticipated effect is negligible (at both operation year 1 and year 15). Those utilising Winscar Reservoir as a recreational resource in its own right, would experience views from the same location and would also experience negligible effect (at both operation year 1 and year 15). Viewpoints 1, 12, 16 17 and 19 are representative of views from NCR 68, Barnsley Boundary Walk and Winscar Reservoir (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.150 Views of the Wogden Foot SEC from Open Access Land would be limited. As previously discussed, immediately south of the proposed SEC the Open Access Land is unlikely to see high levels of recreational use as there are no formal paths/ tracks in the immediate vicinity. People using Open Access Land to the north east at Broad Hill Bank (also Common Land) and on the edge of Tinker Hill, would experience views of the Proposed Wogden Foot SEC, but this would form a small component of the views. The visual effect at operation year 1 from areas of Open Access Land would be minor adverse reducing to negligible by year 15 due to the maturation of replacement planting. Viewpoints 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19 are representative of views from open access land (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.151 Intervening landform and vegetation would screen Wogden Foot SEC from much of PRoW 10. Users of PRoW 10 would experience slight changes in their visual amenity from a very short section of the path where the SEC would be perceptible as a very small component of discrete views. The visual effect of the SEC would therefore be negligible at operation year 1 and remain so at year 15.

6.7.152 Walkers utilising PRoW 11 would experience views of the Wogden Foot SEC. The visual effect of the SEC would be moderate adverse (significant) at operation year 1. This would reduce to minor adverse by operation year 15 due to the maturation of replacement/ mitigation planting. Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from users of PRoW 11.

Transport Routes

6.7.153 Brook Hill Lane is the only transport route from which views would be adversely affected by the long term operation of the Wogden Foot SEC. In-between Carlecotes and the edge of Townhead stretches a length of road from which sequential views of Wogden Foot SEC would be seen. However, the SEC would form a relatively small component in these views, the focus of which would be on the road itself and the open moorland of the Peak District National Park to the south. At operation year 1 the visual effect of the SEC would therefore be minor adverse,


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by operation year 15 this would reduce to negligible due to the maturation of replacement/ mitigation planting. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are representative of views from Brook Hill Lane (refer to Appendix 6.D).

Operational Impacts - Access Point 7 and Northern Access Road – Subject to Planning Application

6.7.154 Access Point 7 and the Northern Access Road would be removed and all fields and field boundaries fully reinstated at the end of the construction phase; therefore, there would be no operational phase impacts on any landscape receptor

Operational Impacts - 400kV Cable (Undergrounding)

Table 6.29: 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) Operational Impacts Judgment Summary Table

Visual Receptor

Va

lue

Su

sc

ep

tib

ilit

y

Se

ns

itiv

ity

Sc

ale

of

Eff

ect

Ge

og

rap

hic

al E

xte

nt

Du

rati

on

of

Eff

ect

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

1)

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

15)

As

se

ss

me

nt

of

Eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

1)

As

se

ss

me

nt

of

Eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

15)

Dunford Bridge M H H Long term

L VL Minor

Adverse Negligible



Carlecotes M H H Long term



M H H Long term



M H H Long term

VL VL Negligible

Negligible/

Localised Minor

Beneficial


M H H Long term



M H H Long term


Winscar Reservoir

M H H Long term




Open Access Land

M H H Long term



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Visual Receptor

Va

lue

Su

sc

ep

tib

ilit

y

Se

ns

itiv

ity

Sc

ale

of

Eff

ect

Ge

og

rap

hic

al E

xte

nt

Du

rati

on

of

Eff

ect

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

1)

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

15)

As

se

ss

me

nt

of

Eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

1)

As

se

ss

me

nt

of

Eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

15)


M H H Long term








Windle Edge Road

M M M Long term

L VL Minor

Adverse Negligible


L VL Minor

Adverse Negligible


6.7.155 The long-term operational effects of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would be very subtle and it is anticipated that they would not be experienced outside of the immediate surroundings of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding).

Local Community

6.7.156 The potential partial removal of the end of the rock spur between the Woodhead Tunnel entrances would be noticeable in operation year 1; however, by operation year 15 it is anticipated that this would be much less apparent due to natural recolonisation of vegetation on the rock. Once operational the only other visual evidence of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would be due to the loss of vegetation. Restoration/ mitigation proposals would be implemented to minimise any adverse effect and enhance views by creating more open wildflower grasslands with areas of new tree and scrub planting proposed along the Trans Pennine Trail. The visual effect on views from the community of Dunford Bridge would therefore be minor adverse at year 1 reducing to negligible by year 15. Viewpoints 2, 3 and 11 are representative of views from the community of Dunford Bridge (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.157 With the exception of the perception of a reduction in tree cover in the short term it is anticipated that there would be limited changes to the visual baseline, from Townhead and Carlecotes, as a result of the operation of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). Although a reduction in tree cover would be perceptible at year 1 this would not greatly change the composition of views, and by operation year 15 as replacement/ mitigation planting matures, visual effects from Townhead and Carlecotes would reduce from negligible to no effect. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are to some degree representative of views from the community of Townhead and viewpoint 9 is representative of views from discrete and localised parts of scattered community south west of Carlecotes (refer to Appendix 6.D).


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6.7.158 Views from Thurlmoor Camping and Caravan Site would be similar to those from the Scattered Community south west of Carlecotes, albeit the camp site is located higher up the valley to the east and views may be slightly more restricted by intervening landform and vegetation.

6.7.159 People using the Trans Pennine Trail and other recreational routes that utilise the same route along the former railway, would experience slightly less enclosed views along approximately 1.3 km of the Trail due to a permanent reduction in tree cover. This change would not necessarily be adverse. In operation year 1 the change would be more apparent, but as replanted trees and vegetation begin to mature at year 15 the effect would reduce. In places views of slopes of the Upper Don Valley that were previously screened by vegetation would be created and likewise views up Long Grain Clough and the moorland of the Peak District National Park would also be opened up. This would improve the quality and diversity of sequential views along the Trans Pennine Trail. Approximately four link pillars would form components of views at intervals along the Trans Pennine Trail. These would add an element of human intervention, but they would be small features and as such their visual effect would be limited. The visual effect of the operation of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) experienced by users of the Trans Pennine Trail and recreational routes along the same path, would be negligible at year 1. By year 15 there would be likely to remain negligible and in some locations effects may be locally minor beneficial due to a number of views being opened up to the wider landscape. Viewpoints 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are representative of views from users of the Trans Pennine Trail and associated routes (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.160 In terms of effects on other recreational receptors within the LVIA Study Area, the change of the visual baseline due to the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would be very limited. Views of the valley floor are restricted by topography and where it is visible, the loss of limited tree cover would have some impact on views at year 1 but by year 15 this would greatly reduce due to the maturation of mitigation planting. At most the visual effect of the operation of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) would be minor adverse and by year 15 effects would be negligible. Viewpoints 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 are representative of views from other recreational receptors (refer to Appendix 6.D).

Transport Routes

6.7.161 Once the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) is in operation, by year 15 there would either be negligible effects or no effects on local road users. Viewpoints 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 18 are representative of views experienced by road users (refer to Appendix 6.D).


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Operational Impacts - Removal of Existing Infrastructure (VIP subsection)

Table 6.30: Removal of Existing Infrastructure (VIP subsection) Operational Impacts Judgment Summary Table

Visual Receptor

Va

lue

Su

sc

ep

tib

ilit

y

Se

ns

itiv

ity

Sc

ale

of

Eff

ect

Ge

og

rap

hic

al E

xte

nt

Du

rati

on

of

Eff

ect

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

1)

Ma

gn

itu

de

of

eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

15)

As

se

ss

me

nt

of

Eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

1)

As

se

ss

me

nt

of

Eff

ect

(Op

era

tio

n Y

ear

15)

Dunford Bridge M H H Long term

H H Major


Major Beneficial

(Significant)



(Significant)

Moderate Beneficial

(Significant)

Carlecotes M H H - Long term

L L Localised

Minor Beneficial

Localised Minor

Beneficial


M H H - Long term

L L Minor

Beneficial Minor

Beneficial


M H H - Long term

H H Major


Major Beneficial

(Significant)


M H H Long term

M M

Localised Major


Localised Major



M H H Long term

M M

Localised Major


Localised Major


Winscar Reservoir

M H H Long term

M M Major


Major Beneficial

(Significant)


M H H - Long term

L L Minor

Beneficial Minor

Beneficial

Open Access Land

M H H Long term

M / H

M / H

Moderate Beneficial

(Significant) / Major


Moderate Beneficial

(Significant) / Major



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Visual Receptor

Va

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Local Community

6.7.162 The existing VIP Subsection including Dunford Bridge SEC form dominant, intrusive elements in the majority of views experienced from within, and on entering, Dunford Bridge. The removal of the skylined, elevated pylons would dramatically alter the character and composition of views. The scale of views would be reduced, the skyline simplified, and the scenic quality of the views enhanced. The removal of terminal Pylon 4ZO164R which has an increased adverse effect due to its additional angled cross arms and squat form would be particularly beneficial, especially to the local community of Dunford Bridge including views from Don View (as illustrated by viewpoint 2 in Appendix 6.D).

6.7.163 Conductors/ overhead lines viewed at close proximity traversing the sky are notable features in many views and their removal would reduce the proportion of views dominated by man-made elements. In addition to the removal of the terminal pylon the removal of the other elements of the existing Dunford Bridge SEC would greatly enhance the scenic quality of the visual baseline. Overall the removal of the existing infrastructure would have a transformative and positive effect on the visual amenity of Dunford Bridge. The visual effect as a result of the removal of existing infrastructure at Dunford Bridge is considered to be major beneficial (significant)


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at year 1 and year 15. Viewpoints 2, 3 and 11are representative of views from the community of Dunford Bridge (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.164 The VIP Subsection is visible from the local community entering and leaving Townhead. Pylons 4ZO159, 4ZO160 and 4ZO161 are visible rising above the valley. The removal of these pylons would restore a simplistic skyline and improve the composition of views towards the Peak District National Park. The majority of views from Townhead would see a marked improvement as a result of the removal of the VIP Subsection, although views from within much of the settlement are well screened by boundary vegetation. As a result, the effect would be moderate beneficial (significant). Viewpoints 7 and 8 are to some degree representative of views from the community of Townhead (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.165 Views from a small proportion of the community of Carlecotes would benefit from the removal of existing infrastructure. Although the 400kV OHL is generally well backclothed against the southern valley side in views from here, the tips of pylons disrupt the otherwise simplistic skyline. With the exception of Pylons 4ZO157 and 4ZO158, all the other pylons to be removed are viewed at an oblique angle moving into the distance. Pylon 4ZO157 would be removed; but would be replaced with a new Pylon 4ZO157R as discussed in a separate assessment section. As a result, the visual effect of the removal of existing infrastructure on Carlecotes is considered to be localised minor beneficial at both year 1 and year 15. Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from discrete and localised parts of scattered community south west of Carlecotes (refer to Appendix 6.D).


6.7.166 Thurlmoor Camping and Caravan Site experiences similar views to scattered community south west of Carlecotes. Overall the VIP Subsection forms a detractor within views, but some of the more noticeable pylons in views to the east from here would not be removed as a result of the Proposed Project. Although Pylon 4ZO157 would be removed; it would effectively be replaced with a new Pylon 4ZO157R as discussed in a separate assessment section. With the exception of Pylon 4ZO157 all the other pylons to be removed are located further to the south-west and are viewed at an oblique angle moving into the distance. The more conspicuous pylons east of 4ZO157 would not be removed from the view. As such, there would only be a small improvement in visual amenity as a result of the removal of infrastructure. The visual effect would be at most minor beneficial at year 1 and year 15.

6.7.167 The section of the Trans Pennine Trail within the LVIA Study Area forms the route of a large number of recreational promoted walks (including the Kinder Loop long distance bridleway and the Upper Don Valley Trail). At present the VIP Subsection has a negative impact on visual amenity of users of this trail particularly close to Dunford Bridge. The VIP Subsection forms particularly intrusive components of views from users of the Trans Pennine Trail approaching Dunford Bridge from both the east and south west. The existing Dunford Bridge SEC is also highly visible, impacting on views.

6.7.168 The removal of the VIP Subsection would completely alter the character of views from the Trans Pennine Trail and improve the experience of those using it. As a result, the visual effect would be considered to be major beneficial (significant). Viewpoints 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are representative of views from users of the Trans Pennine Trail (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.169 People using the Barnsley Boundary Walk enter the Study Area in the south east, passing Langsett Reservoir then over Thurlstone Moors Open Access Land running parallel to the A628. As this route runs parallel to the A628, views of the pylons form a small component of views to the north, with only the tips visible back clothed


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against the northern valley side. People using this route approach Dunford Bridge then divert off to the north where it joins National Cycle Route 68 and crosses over Winscar Reservoir dam wall. From this location panoramic views down the Upper Don Valley are afforded (refer to viewpoint 1 in Appendix 6.D). Although there are no promoted viewpoints within the Study Area, the dam wall is a key point from which to view the Upper Don Valley. Both the VIP Subsection and Dunford Bridge SEC form intrusive man-made elements within this view, drawing the eye and contrasting with the otherwise human scale elements associated with the valley. Despite the limited section of the Barnsley Boundary Walk and NCR 68 from which this view can be perceived, the effect and the potential increased value and scenic quality of the view is such that the visual effect of the removal of existing infrastructure would be localised major beneficial (significant). Viewpoints 1, 12, 16 17 and 19 are representative of views from people using the Barnsley Boundary Walk, National Cycle Route 68 and Winscar Reservoir (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.170 Although National Cycle Route 627 is within the ZTV users of this route are considered too distant to perceive any notable benefits as a result of the removal of existing infrastructure. It is possible to vaguely discern pylons to be removed within the existing view, but their removal would not be perceptible as they are stacked behind other pylons that would be retained. This is illustrated by viewpoint 18 (refer to Appendix 6.D) which gives an idea of the distance and limited perceptibility, despite no intervening topography or vegetation. It is anticipated that there would be no effects from here.

6.7.171 There are no direct views of the 400kV OHL from Winscar Reservoir Car Park and Picnic Area, but the VIP Subsection forms a dominant negative element in views entering and leaving the car park as illustrated by viewpoint 12 (refer Appendix 6.D). The anticipated visual effect would be minor beneficial.

6.7.172 Figure 6.4 indicates areas of Open Access Land from which the existing pylons to be removed are visible. Views of the VIP Subsection from the more distant areas of Open Access Land comprising the tips of pylons are illustrated by viewpoints 14-17 (refer Appendix 6.D). The visual effect of the removal of infrastructure is considered to be major to moderate beneficial (significant), due to the fact that positive effects would be experienced over a moderate geographic area of Open Access Land but the scale of change would be high. Localised areas of Open Access Land in close proximity to the existing 400kV OHL such as at Broad Bank Hill and the cloughs and slopes of the Upper Don Valley, would notably experience major beneficial visual effects. Viewpoints 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19 are representative of views from open access land (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.173 Trans Pennine Trail Car Park and Picnic Area illustrated by viewpoints 3 and 4 (refer Appendix 6.D) is considerably affected by the VIP Subsection which occupies a large proportion of views. The Dunford Bridge SEC and terminal pylon are clearly visible from the car park and picnic area. All visible pylons are both skylined and elevated, which contributes to their adverse effect on visual amenity. The removal of the VIP Subsection including Dunford Bridge SEC would have a major beneficial (significant) effect on visual amenity of these receptors.

6.7.174 From PRoW 10, the tips of some of the Pylons of the VIP Subsection are visible over intervening topography. The more prominent features in views from PRoW 10 are pylons 4ZO156 and 4ZO155 which sit in closer proximity, but the removal of the VIP Subsection would have a positive effect. The anticipated visual effect as a result of the removal of the existing infrastructure is considered to be minor beneficial.

6.7.175 PRoW 11 runs parallel to the existing 400kV OHL and users of this path have views of three pylons to be removed, along with Pylon 4ZO157 which would be replaced. The removal of the VIP Subsection would enhance the composition of views from


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the path; particularly views to the east. As the pylons are mainly backclothed the visual effect is considered to be moderate beneficial (significant) rather than major beneficial. Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from users of PRoW 11 (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.176 From PRoW 12 views of the VIP Subsection are experienced from only a small proportion of the PRoW. The visual effect would be localised minor beneficial. Viewpoint 8 is representative of views from users of PRoW 12 (refer to Appendix 6.D).

Transport routes

6.7.177 The A628 (the Woodhead Pass) is a main road which traverses the Pennines. There are a high number of people using this road every day, and views of the open moorland contribute to the scenic quality of vehicle users’ experience. Views of the pylons are fleeting in transient views, in which only a very small proportion of each pylon is visible. It is unlikely that the majority of drivers/passengers would notice the 400kV OHL forming part of the view. In addition to this, the backdrop of these views contain numerous vertical elements such as distant wind turbines on the horizon which form detractors within the view. The removal of the pylons would not have a considerable beneficial effect on the view because of their size and scale within it, but this would reduce vertical clutter within views and partially improve visual amenity from the A628. The visual effect would be negligible. Viewpoints 14 and 15 are representative of views from A628 (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.178 People travelling along Windle Edge Road currently experience a number of sequential views of the VIP Subsection along its length as illustrated by viewpoints 3, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14 (refer Appendix 6.D). In places the pylons are dominant features in the view, such as Pylon 4ZO163 which stands on a raised bank above the road (illustrated by viewpoint 11). The visual effect as a result of their removal is considered to be localised major beneficial (significant).

6.7.179 From Brook Hill Lane pylons are visible from the road, but are backclothed by valleys sides. As a result, their removal would have a moderate beneficial (significant). Viewpoints 7 and 8 are representative of views from Brook Hill Lane (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.180 From Dunford Road, to the north of Winscar Reservoir the tips of Pylons 4ZO163 and 4ZO164R are visible, backclothed against Thurlstone Moor. As people approach the T-junction to the south (where Dunford Road meets Windle Edge Road and Brook Hill Lane) the pylons re more highly visible. The visual effect of the removal of the VIP Subsection would be locally moderate beneficial (significant) but overall minor beneficial. Viewpoints 7 and 19 is representative of views from Dunford Road (refer to Appendix 6.D).


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Operational Impacts - Replacement Pylon 4ZO157R

Table 6.31: Replacement Pylon 4ZO157R Operational Impacts Judgment Summary Table

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6.7.181 Townhead is located at an oblique angle to the proposed replacement Pylon 4ZO157R. Vegetation associated with the settlement would screen most of the views south-east. It is anticipated that the replacement pylon would be visible in the mid-distance but this would not deviate greatly from the baseline at is would be perceived as a replacement of Pylon 4ZO157. Visual effects are anticipated to be negligible at operation year 1 and remain so at operation year 15. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are to some degree representative of views from Townhead (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.182 A small proportion of the community of Carlecotes (to the south west) would experience long term views of the proposed replacement Pylon 4ZO157R. It would also be necessary to keep trees pruned back in an area north east of the Wogden Foot SEC under the overhead lines connecting the SEC gantries and replacement Pylon 4ZO157R. Although it is anticipated that the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R would be visible; this would not deviate greatly from the baseline at is would be perceived as a replacement of Pylon 4ZO157. At operation year 1 the visual effects of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R and reduction in height of riverside vegetation would be minor adverse, and would reduce to negligible by year 15 when it is anticipated that the riverside vegetation would have naturally thickened out (albeit it would still be maintained at a lower height). Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from discrete and localised parts of scattered community south west of Carlecotes (refer to Appendix 6.D).


6.7.183 Thurlmoor Camping and Caravan Site experiences similar views to the scattered community south west of Carlecotes, but it is higher up the valley and benefits from some intervening screening vegetation. As a result, the visual effect at year 1 is anticipated to be at most minor adverse and would reduce to negligible at year 15. This would be due to the fact that it would be necessary to keep trees pruned back in an area north east of the Wogden Foot SEC under the overhead lines connecting the SEC gantries and replacement Pylon. Although the replacement pylon would be visible from here; this would not deviate greatly from the baseline at is would be perceived as a replacement of Pylon 4ZO157.

6.7.184 The replacement pylon would form a very small part of views experienced by users of the Trans Pennine Trail (and other routes using the same path including National Cycle Route 62, Kinder Loop long distance bridleway, South Yorkshire


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Way Circular Path and the Upper Don Valley Trail). Views would be experienced from a very localised section of the trail near to the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R, rather than forming part of a number of sequential views. The landscape proposals have taken care to reduce visual impact by retaining as much existing vegetation as possible and planting new vegetation to maximise screening. As a result, at operation year 1 the top of the replacement pylon would be visible from a short section of the Trans Pennine Trail. By operation year 15 the maturation of replacement/ mitigation planting would increase screening of the replacement pylon. Visual effects would be overall minor adverse at operation year 1; these would reduce to overall negligible by operation year 15 Viewpoints 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are representative of views from users of the Trans Pennine Trail (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.185 Users of NCR 68 and the Barnsley Boundary Walk may be able to perceive the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R in the distance from a localised area along the Winscar Reservoir dam wall. The replacement pylon would form a small component of one of a number of sequential views experienced by the users of these routes and would appear as a replacement of pre-existing Pylon 4ZO157 which would be removed. As a result, the anticipated effect is no effect (at both operation year 1 and year 15). Those utilising Winscar Reservoir as a recreational resource in its own right, would experience views from the same location and would also experience no effect (at both operation year 1 and year 15). Viewpoints 1, 12, 16 17 and 19 are representative of views from people using the Barnsley Boundary Walk, National Cycle Route 68 and Winscar Reservoir (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.186 Views of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R from Open Access Land would be relatively restricted to a few specific areas. As previously discussed, immediately south of the proposed replacement Pylon 4ZO157R the Open Access Land is unlikely to see high levels of recreational use as there are no formal paths/ tracks in the immediate vicinity. People using Open Access Land to the north east at Broad Hill Bank (also Common Land) and on the edge of Tinker Hill, would experience views of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R however this would not deviate greatly from the baseline at is would be perceived as a replacement of Pylon 4ZO157. The visual effect at operation year 1 and year 15 would be negligible. Viewpoints 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19 are representative of views from open access land (refer to Appendix 6.D).

6.7.187 Intervening landform and vegetation would screen replacement Pylon 4ZO157R from much of PRoW 10. Although the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R would be visible from very short sections of the path this would not deviate greatly from the baseline at is would be perceived as a replacement of Pylon 4ZO157. The visual effect on users of PRoW 11 is therefore anticipated to be negligible.

6.7.188 Walkers utilising PRoW 11 would typically experience views of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R. Although the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R would be visible this would not deviate greatly from the baseline at is would be perceived as a replacement of Pylon 4ZO157. Changes to vegetation cover would be more apparent at year 1 as it would be necessary to keep trees pruned back in an area north east of the Wogden Foot SEC under the overhead lines connecting the SEC gantries and replacement pylon. However, by year 15, it is anticipated that the riverside vegetation would have naturally thickened out (albeit it would still be maintained at a lower height). As a result, the visual effect at year 1 is anticipated to be minor adverse and would reduce to negligible at year 15. . Viewpoint 9 is representative of views from users of PRoW 11.


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Transport Routes

6.7.189 Brook Hill Lane is the only transport route from which views would be affected by the long term operation of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R. In-between Carlecotes and the edge of Townhead stretches a length of road from which sequential views of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R would be seen by people travelling along the road to the east. However, the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R would form a small component in these views, the focus of which would be on the road itself and to the open moorland of the Peak District National Park to the south. Furthermore, although the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R would be visible this would not deviate greatly from the baseline at is would be perceived as a replacement of Pylon 4ZO157. At operation year 1 the visual effect of the replacement pylon would be negligible and would remain so at year 15. Viewpoints 7 and 8 are representative of views from Brook Hill Lane (refer to Appendix 6.D).

Assessment of Visual Impacts during Decommissioning

Decommissioning Impacts - Trans Pennine Trail Diversion – Subject to Planning Application

6.7.190 The decommissioning of the retained section of the diversion surfacing (including Bridge 1) is not considered in this section as it is assumed that this would remain insitu indefinitely. This is due to the fact that the track follows the route of part of a pre-existing access track from Dunford Bridge car park to existing Yorkshire Water assets and would be perceived as an upgraded or re-surfaced track. Likewise, replacement Bridge 1 would be retained and would be perceived as an upgrade to the existing bridge, (which is in poor condition).

Decommissioning Impacts - Wogden Foot SEC – Subject to Planning Application

6.7.191 The visual effects associated with the decommissioning of the Wogden Foot SEC would be slightly less than those linked to the construction of the Wogden Foot SEC. This is because the duration of time would be shorter and the level of disruption lower. It is anticipated that reduced activities would take place in terms of amounts of vehicular movements, equipment and personnel on site and much fewer trees would be affected. Therefore, it is anticipated that there would be no significant visual effects as a result of decommissioning. Post decommissioning visual effects would be beneficial due to the removal of the infrastructure.

Decommissioning Impacts - 400kV Cable (Undergrounding)

6.7.192 Because it is anticipated that the 400kV Cable would remain in-situ, there would be no visual effects of the decommissioning other than the removal of approximately four link pillar boxes. This would result in temporary adverse effects due to the decommissioning activities involved but overall this would result in negligible visual effects due to the temporary, minor and very localised nature of the work.

Decommissioning Impacts - Replacement Pylon 4ZO157R

6.7.193 The decommissioning of the replacement pylon is not considered in this section as it is assumed that this would remain insitu indefinitely. Should a need be identified for removal of the replacement pylon this will be carried out in line with best practice techniques at the time of removal.

6.8 Mitigation

6.8.1 Mitigation measures outlined in this section are to address both landscape and visual effects. For the majority of effects, mitigation embedded within the project


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design is sufficient to minimise effects. Details of embedded mitigation that have been incorporated into the overall design of the Proposed Project are presented in Chapter 2 (Project Description) and those most relevant to landscape and visual considerations are also listed in section 6.6. Where additional mitigation measures are required this is outlined below.

During Construction

Trans Pennine Trail Diversion – Subject to Planning Application

6.8.2 No significant landscape or visual effects have been identified as a result of the construction of the Trans Pennine Diversion; therefore no additional mitigation is proposed.

Wogden Foot SEC – Subject to Planning Application

6.8.3 No significant landscape effects have been identified as a result of the construction of Wogden Foot SEC.

6.8.4 Localised moderate adverse (significant) visual effects have been identified during construction in relation to people using the Trans Pennine Trail (including associated routes following the same path including the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion) and a small proportion of the community of Carlecotes. Moderate adverse (significant) effects have been identified on people using PRoW 11. It is considered that the use of temporary hoarding would help to screen close up views of construction works from people using the Trans Pennine Trail (including associated routes following the same path including the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion); however, little could be done to mitigate the temporary effects from a small proportion of of the community of Carlecotes (to the south west) and people using PRoW 11 due to their elevated position in relation to the construction of Wogden Foot SEC in the valley bottom.

Access Point 7 and Northern Access Road – Subject to Planning Application

6.8.5 No significant landscape or visual effects have been identified as a result of the construction of Access Point 7 and Northern Access Road; therefore no additional mitigation is proposed.

400kV Cable (Undergrounding)

6.8.6 Moderate adverse (significant) landscape effects have been identified on LLCA E1: Upper Don Wooded Valley during construction. It is considered that little could be done to mitigate these temporary effects further because they are due to the combined perception of tree loss and more so construction activities along the valley bottom.

6.8.7 Localised moderate adverse (significant) visual effects are anticipated for a small proportion of the community of Carlecotes, users of the Trans Pennine Trail (including associated routes following the same path including the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion) and people using of discrete parts of Open Access Land to the south within the Peak District National Park during construction. Moderate adverse (significant) effects are anticipated for people using the Trans Pennine Trail car park and picnic area. It is considered that the use of temporary hoarding would help to screen close up views of construction works from people using the Trans Pennine Trail (including associated routes following the same path including the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion) and Dunford Bridge car park and picnic area. However, little more could be done to mitigate these temporary effects in views from Open Access Land and Carlecotes due to the more open and elevated


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nature of these areas in relation to the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) along the valley bottom.

Removal of Existing Infrastructure (VIP subsection).

6.8.8 No significant landscape or visual effects have been identified as a result of the construction phase of the removal of the VIP Subsection; therefore no additional mitigation is proposed.

Construction of replacement Pylon 4ZO157R

6.8.9 No significant landscape or visual effects have been identified as a result of the construction phase of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R or associated works; therefore no additional mitigation is proposed.

During Operation


6.8.10 No significant landscape or visual effects have been identified as a result of leaving in a short section of the TPT diversion surface providing access to Yorkshire Water assets; therefore no additional mitigation is proposed.


6.8.11 Localised moderate adverse (significant) landscape effects have been identified on LLCA E1: Upper Don Wooded Valley at operation year 1. However, it is anticipated that these would reduce to minor by year 15 due to embedded mitigation which has been developed as part of an iterative design and assessment process (as set out in section 6.6); therefore no additional mitigation is proposed.

6.8.12 In terms of visual effects, localised moderate adverse (significant) effects have been identified on users of the Trans Pennine Trail and a small proportion of the community of Carlecotes at operation year 1, reducing to localised minor adverse by year 15. Moderate adverse (significant) adverse effects have been identified on users of PROW 11 at operation year 1; these would also reduce to minor adverse by year 15. The reduction in the assessment of visual effects from year 1 to year 15 is due to embedded mitigation such as consideration of the siting, design, materials and colours of the SEC, security fencing, surfacing and permanent access road, the design of mounding and planting within Wogden Foot. This has all been developed as part of an iterative design and assessment process (as set out in section 6.6). Taking this into consideration, no additional mitigation is proposed in addition to the embedded mitigation .


6.8.13 No significant landscape or visual effects have been identified as a result of the operation of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding); therefore, no additional mitigation is proposed on top of the embedded mitigation set out in section 6.6 which includes replacement planting along the TPT and also enhancement of views from the TPT.

Removal of Existing Infrastructure (VIP Subsection)

6.8.14 No significant adverse landscape or visual effects have been identified as a result of the removal of the VIP subsection (the significant effects identified are all beneficial); therefore, no additional mitigation is proposed.


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Replacement Pylon 4ZO157R

6.8.15 No significant adverse landscape or visual effects have been identified as a result of Replacement Pylon 4ZO157R; therefore, no additional mitigation is proposed.

During Decommissioning


6.8.16 The decommissioning of the retained section of Trans Pennine Trail Surface and Permanent Bridge 1 has not been considered as it is assumed that this would remain insitu indefinitely. Should a need be identified for removal of this surface and/ or bridge, this would be carried out in line with best practice techniques at the time of removal, effects would not be anticipated to be any worse than for the construction and hence no significant landscape or visual effects would be anticipated.


6.8.17 No significant adverse landscape or visual effects have been identified as a result of the decommissioning of Wogden Foot SEC; therefore, no additional mitigation is proposed.


6.8.18 The decommissioning of the underground cable has not been considered as it is assumed that this would remain insitu indefinitely. Should a need be identified for removal of the replacement pylon this will be carried out in line with best practice techniques at the time of removal, effects would not be anticipated to be any worse than for the construction and hence no significant landscape or visual effects would be anticipated.


6.8.19 The decommissioning of the replacement pylon has not been considered as it is assumed that this would remain insitu indefinitely. Should a need be identified for removal of the replacement pylon this will be carried out in line with best practice techniques at the time of removal, effects would not be anticipated to be any worse than for the construction and hence no significant landscape or visual effects would be anticipated.

Opportunities for off-site landscape and visual mitigation/ enhancement

6.8.20 National Grid is committed to ensuring that opportunities not only ensure no net loss, but also provide biodiversity net gain delivered as part of the Proposed Project. In accordance with this commitment and in line with national and local planning policy, (as outlined in Chapter 7 (Ecology)), opportunities to enhance biodiversity to offset habitats being lost or temporarily affected have been investigated since the inception of the Proposed Project.

6.8.21 ‘On site’ options for landscape and ecology mitigation/ enhancement are limited by the very nature of the Proposed Project; which once completed will comprise of the operational SEC footprint and the section of reinstated Trans Pennine Trail route beneath which the cables have been installed.

6.8.22 Stakeholders have requested that biodiversity net gain opportunities should be sought within close proximity to the Proposed Project; within these areas options for tree planting are being explored in combination with opportunities for other habitat enhancements/ creation. Therefore, a number of potential sites within the


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Dunford Bridge area are being considered, subject to landowner agreement and ongoing land management practices. These areas offer opportunities for measures and management practices to be secured over the longer term to not only help towards mitigating tree/ vegetation loss within the valley but will also improve the habitat condition and gain biodiversity credits to contribute towards net gain for biodiversity (as outlined in Chapter 7 (Ecology)). If suitable sites could not be secured within the immediate proximity of the Proposed Project, National Grid would welcome the opportunities to support options at alternative off site locations within the Barnsley area. Consultation with stakeholders and landowners is ongoing.

6.8.23 As discussed above the options being explored for biodiversity net gain will include enhancement measures from a Landscape and Visual perspective.

6.9 Summary of Residual Effects

Landscape Effects During Construction


6.9.1 No significant landscape effects have been identified as a result of the construction of the Trans Pennine Trail Diversion.


6.9.2 No significant landscape effects have been identified as a result of the construction of Wogden Foot SEC.


6.9.3 No significant landscape effects have been identified as a result of the Access Point 7 and Northern Access Road.


6.9.4 Moderate adverse (significant) landscape effects have been identified on LLCA E1: Upper Don Wooded Valley as a result of the construction of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding).


6.9.5 No significant landscape effects have been identified as a result of the construction phase of the removal of the VIP Subsection.


6.9.6 No significant landscape or visual effects have been identified as a result of the construction phase of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R or associated works.

Visual Effects During Construction


6.9.7 No significant visual effects have been identified as a result of the construction of the Trans Pennine Trail diversion.


6.9.8 Localised moderate adverse (significant) visual effects have been identified in relation to people using the Trans Pennine Trail (including associated routes


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following the same path including the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion) and a small proportion of the community of Carlecotes as a result of the construction of Wogden Foot SEC. Moderate adverse (significant) effects have been identified on people using PRoW 11.


6.9.9 No significant visual effects have been identified as a result of the construction of Access Point 7 and Northern Access Road.


6.9.10 Localised moderate adverse (significant) visual effects are anticipated for a small proportion of the community of Carlecotes, users of the Trans Pennine Trail (including associated routes following the same path including the temporary Trans Pennine Trail diversion) and people using of discrete parts of Open Access Land to the south within the Peak District National Park. Moderate adverse (significant) effects are anticipated for people using the Trans Pennine Trail car park and picnic area.


6.9.11 No significant adverse visual effects have been identified as a result of the construction phase of the removal of the VIP Subsection.


6.9.12 No significant visual effects have been identified as a result of the construction phase of the replacement Pylon 4ZO157R or associated works.

Landscape Effects During Operation


6.9.13 No significant landscape effects have been identified as a result of the operational phase of the Trans Pennine Trail Diversion.


6.9.14 Localised moderate adverse (significant) landscape effects have been identified on LLCA E1: Upper Don Wooded Valley at operation year 1. However, it is anticipated that these would reduce to minor by year 15.


6.9.15 No significant landscape effects have been identified as a result of the operation of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding).


6.9.16 No significant adverse landscape effects have been identified as a result of the removal of the VIP subsection during operation.

6.9.17 Major beneficial (significant) effects have been identified with regard to the following landscape receptors: Peak District National Park (localised); NCA 51 (localised); LLCA E1: The Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor; and LLCA B1. Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs. Moderate beneficial (significant) effects have been identified in association with LLCA D2: The Don Enclosed Slopes and Valleys.


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6.9.18 No significant adverse landscape effects have been identified as a result of the operation of Replacement Pylon 4ZO157R.

Visual Effects During Operation


6.9.19 No significant visual effects have been identified as a result of the retention of approximately 410m of the Trans Pennine Trail Diversion surface, along the stretch of the existing farm track that provides private access to Yorkshire Water assets.


6.9.20 Localised moderate adverse (significant) visual effects would be anticipated for users of the Trans Pennine Trail and a small proportion of the community of Carlecotes at operation year 1, reducing to localised minor adverse by year 15. Moderate adverse (significant) adverse effects have been identified on people using PROW 11 at operation year 1; these would also reduce to minor adverse by year 15.


6.9.21 No significant visual effects have been identified as a result of the operation of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding).


6.9.22 No significant adverse visual effects have been identified as a result of the removal of the VIP subsection during operation.

6.9.23 A number of major beneficial (significant) effects have been identified in connection with the following visual receptors: the local community of Dunford Bridge, recreational users of the Trans Pennine Trail (and other associated regional trails and long distance/ circular routes), recreational users of Open Access Land, recreational users of National Cycle Route 68 (localised) and the Barnsley Boundary Walk (localised), people visiting Winscar Reservoir; people visiting the Trans Pennine Trail car park and picnic area; and people traveling along Windle Edge Road (localised). In addition, a number of moderate beneficial (significant) effects have been identified for the following visual receptors: the local communities of Townhead, people using PRoW 11, people travelling along Brook Hill Lane and people travelling along Dunford Road (localised)).


6.9.24 No significant adverse visual effects have been identified as a result of the operation of Replacement Pylon 4ZO157R.

Landscape/ Visual Effects during Decommissioning


6.9.25 As outlined in 6.8.16 no significant landscape or visual effects would be anticipated.


6.9.26 No significant adverse landscape or Visual effects have been identified as a result of the decommissioning of Wogden Foot SEC.


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6.10 Cumulative Effects

6.10.1 As detailed in Chapter 15 (Cumulative and Impact Interactions), no cumulative developments have been identified.

6.10.2 The six different elements of the Proposed Project39 have been considered separately in this assessment, to allow judgments to be made based on their varied effects. This section will discuss the intra-project effects as, in reality, landscape and visual effects would be experienced from the Proposed Project as a whole.

6.10.3 Construction activities would have some short term, moderate adverse (significant) effects on the character of the landscape and visual amenity of the Upper Don Valley; in particular due to the combination of construction activities, laydown areas and tree removal which are necessary to facilitate the installation of the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) and Wogden Foot SEC. A small proportion of the community of Carlecotes would experience short-term localised moderate adverse (significant) intra-project visual effects due to the combined effects of all of the six components of the Proposed Project. People using the following recreational facilities and routes would also experience short-term moderate adverse (significant) intra-project visual effects: people using and visiting the Trans Pennine Trail Car Park and Picnic Area; people using the Trans Pennine Trail (including whilst using the diverted section of the trail); people using PRoW 11; and people using localised areas of Open Access Land.

6.10.4 With the exception of tree loss, intra-project construction effects would be short term, temporary and reversible. Tree removal would be minimised as much as possible and tree protection measures would be put in place to ensure that all trees to be retained are protected. Replacement tree planting (embedded mitigation) would comprise a more diverse and appropriate mix of species that would enhance and complement the landscape. This would ensure that this effect would be mitigated as far as practicably possible in the medium to long term as replacement planting matures.

6.10.5 In the medium to long term during operation, there would be a number of overall major beneficial (significant) intra-project effects on the following landscape receptors: localised areas of the Peak District National Park; the Upper Don Wooded Valley Floor (LLCA E1); and Thurlstone Slopes and Cloughs (LLCA B1). There would also be overall moderate beneficial (significant) intra-project landscape effects on the Don Enclosed Slopes and Valleys (LLCA D2).

6.10.6 There would be a number of major beneficial (significant) intra-project effects, on the following visual receptors, in the medium to long term during operation: the community of Dunford Bridge, people using the Trans Pennine Trail (and associated routes); people using localised parts of National Cycle Route 68 and the Barnsley Boundary Walk; people visiting Winscar Reservoir; people using the Trans Pennine

39 Trans Pennine Trail Diversion – Subject to Planning Application; Wogden Foot SEC – Subject to Planning Application; Access Point 7 and Northern Access Road – Subject to Planning Application; 400kV Cable (Undergrounding); and Removal of Existing Infrastructure (VIP Subsection); and Replacement Pylon 4ZO157R


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Trail and Picnic Area; and people travelling on Windle Edge Road. There would be major to moderate beneficial (significant) intra-project effects on people using Open Access Land and moderate beneficial (significant) intra-project effects on the community of Townhead, people travelling along Brook Hill Lane and people travelling along a localised part of Dunford Road.

6.10.7 The existing infrastructure (VIP Subsection) has previously been identified as having a high level of adverse landscape and visual effects, the permanent removal of approximately 2km of 400kV OHL (VIP Subsection) including 8 pylons and the existing Dunford Bridge SEC and subsequent restoration of the landscape contributes towards these major beneficial (significant) landscape and visual effects, particularly within the western end of the Upper Don Valley around Dunford Bridge.

6.10.8 There would be no overall significant adverse effects of the Proposed Project during construction. Although much of the Proposed Project sits within a typically highly valued area of landscape on the edge of the Peak District National Park, the contained topography of the Upper Don Valley would limit the extent of the operational landscape and visual effects of the following proposed above ground structures: the proposed new replacement Pylon 4ZO157R, Wogden Foot SEC and four link pillar boxes along the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding). The immediate landscape currently has high levels of human influence, including the existing 400kV OHL. Although some tree cover would be lost due to the 400kV Cable (Undergrounding) and associated temporary working and laydown areas and Wogden Foot SEC this would not have a significant long term effect on the character of the landscape. The loss of vegetation would be largely offset by the replacement of native trees and shrubs on site, which would help to assimilate the structures into the landscape and filter/ screen them from many viewpoints (furthermore, off-site tree planting opportunities are currently being considered although have not yet been confirmed and hence have not been taken into account for the assessment).

6.10.9 Overall, on balance, the Proposed Project would result in substantial enhancements to landscape character and visual amenity.

6.10.10 Tables 6.30 and 6.31 summarise the overall effects of the Proposed Project on landscape and visual receptors.


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Table 6.32: Key to Judgement of Landscape or Visual Effect

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Table 6.33: Intra-Project Effects - Landscape Assessment Summary Table

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Decommissioning X Local MiA X Neg X X Minor Adverse


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Table 6.34: Intra-Project Effects - Visual Assessment Summary Table

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Operation Year 1 X MiA X Neg MoB Neg Minor Beneficial

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