Sensitivity of receptor – LandscapeA landscape known and cherished by many people from across the...

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Sensitivity of receptor – Landscape Typical description of the receptor Negligible Medium Low High A professional judgement on landscape sensitivity is made with reference to the following criteria. Landscape character physical aspects Consideration of landform, land cover, enclosure / openness, settlement pattern etc. Landscape character – aesthetic aspects scale, pattern, scenic qualities, sense of place, movement, tranquillity, remoteness, wildness and complexity of the landscape. Landscape value Consensus evidence for the value which society, including local communities, attach to the landscape. Evidence may include local, national or international designation such as National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) or Registered Parks and Gardens of Historic Interest. But might also be non- designated value expressed by local community or special interest groups or professional bodies. Local context may result in an otherwise unremarkable landscape being valued in relation to its comparative rarity or amenity value in an area which lacks similar landscapes. A landscape may also be valued for its inherent quality for instance as a good or typical example of a particular type of landscape or its distinctiveness. The way a landscape is experienced, by whom and from where it is experienced are factors that may also be taken into account. Landscape quality or condition Physical condition of the landscape, including the degree of intactness of its features and composition. Maintenance, degradation damage scope for restoration / enhancement. Visual enclosure / openness of views Consideration of topography, vegetation and development in determining the degree to which views are open or constrained. Scope for mitigation in character with the landscape Cultural heritage factors Natural heritage factors A landscape known and cherished by very many people from across the UK or internationally. A landscape known and cherished by many people from across the region or county. Nationally or regionally designated landscapes. Strong landscape structure, characteristics, patterns, balanced combination of landform and land cover. Strong sense of place. Occasional detracting features. Appropriate management but potential to improve. A valued landscape. A County landscape site. Recognisable landscape structure, characteristics, patterns, balanced combination of landform and land cover. Sense of place. Some detracting features. Potential to improve management. An ordinary landscape. Non-designated landscape of particularly distinctive or exemplar character or with features of some cultural or natural heritage value. An ordinary landscape valued by the local community / special interest groups. Locally designated or important open gaps. Landscape with relatively ordinary characteristics. Weak landscape structure, characteristics, patterns, balanced combination of landform and land cover. Poor sense of place. Frequent detracting features. Lack of management. A landscape not valued. A landscape valued by few people with few features of value or interest. Featureless, spoiled or mundane landscape with few features of value or interest. National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage Sites. Very strong landscape structure, characteristics, patterns, balanced combination of landform and land cover. Exceptional sense of place. No detracting features. Good management. A highly valued landscape. Northstowe Figure 4.1 Receptor sensitivity Environmental statement Chapter 4 Landscape and visual effects

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Sensitivity of receptor – Landscape

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A professional judgement on landscape sensitivity is made with reference to the following criteria.

• Landscapecharacterphysicalaspects Consideration of landform, land cover, enclosure / openness,

settlement pattern etc.

• Landscapecharacter–aestheticaspects scale, pattern, scenic qualities, sense of place, movement,

tranquillity, remoteness, wildness and complexity of the landscape.

• Landscapevalue Consensus evidence for the value which society, including local

communities, attach to the landscape. Evidence may include local, national or international designation such as National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) or Registered Parks and Gardens of Historic Interest. But might also be non-designated value expressed by local community or special interest groups or professional bodies. Local context may result in an

otherwise unremarkable landscape being valued in relation to its comparative rarity or amenity value in an area which lacks similar landscapes. A landscape may also be valued for its inherent quality for instance as a good or typical example of a particular type of landscape or its distinctiveness. The way a landscape is experienced, by whom and from where it is experienced are factors that may also be taken into account.

• Landscapequalityorcondition Physical condition of the landscape, including the degree

of intactness of its features and composition. Maintenance, degradation damage scope for restoration / enhancement.

• Visualenclosure/opennessofviews Consideration of topography, vegetation and development in

determining the degree to which views are open or constrained. • Scopeformitigationincharacterwiththelandscape • Culturalheritagefactors • Naturalheritagefactors

A landscape known and cherished by very many people from across the UK or internationally.

A landscape known and cherished by many people from across the region or county. Nationally or regionally designated landscapes.

Strong landscape structure, characteristics, patterns, balanced combination of landform and land cover. Strong sense of place. Occasional detracting features. Appropriate management but potential to improve. A valued landscape.

A County landscape site.

Recognisable landscape structure, characteristics, patterns, balanced combination of landform and land cover. Sense of place. Some detracting features. Potential to improve management. An ordinary landscape.

Non-designated landscape of particularly distinctive or exemplar character or with features of some cultural or natural heritage value.

An ordinary landscape valued by the local community / special interest groups.

Locally designated or important open gaps.

Landscape with relatively ordinary characteristics.

Weak landscape structure, characteristics, patterns, balanced combination of landform and land cover.Poor sense of place. Frequent detracting features. Lack of management. A landscape not valued.

A landscape valued by few people with few features of value or interest.

Featureless, spoiled or mundane landscape with few features of value or interest.

National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage Sites.

Very strong landscape structure, characteristics, patterns, balanced combination of landform and land cover. Exceptional sense of place. No detracting features. Good management. A highly valued landscape.

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Figure 4.1 Receptor sensitivity

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Magnitudeofchange – Landscape

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Typical description of the change predicted

Adverse effects• Totallossof,ormajoralteration

of or damage to key positive elements / features of the landscape.

• Majornegativechangetothe balance or relationship of characteristics.

• Introductionofuncharacteristicelements that would dominate the receiving landscape.

• Introductionofelementsofascale, form or colour, that would be wholly or largely at odds with the scale, pattern, appearance and topography of the landscape.

Beneficial effects• Totalormajorrestorationof,or

addition / enhancement of key positive elements / features of the landscape.

• Totalormajorlossof,oralterationto key negative elements / features that detract from the character of the landscape.

• Majorpositivechangetothebalance or relationship of landscape characteristics.

• Introductionofelementsofascale, form or colour, that would be much more characteristic of the receiving landscape than the elements replaced / altered.

Adverse effects• Partiallossof,ormoderate

alteration to key positive elements / features of the landscape.

• Moderatenegativechangetothe balance or relationship of landscape characteristics.

• Introductionofuncharacteristicelements that would have a moderate negative influence on the receiving landscape.

• Introductionofelementsofascale, form or colour, that would be moderately at odds with the scale, pattern, appearance and topography of the landscape.

Beneficial effects• Partialrestorationof,ormoderate

addition / enhancement of key positive elements / features of the landscape.

• Partiallossof,ormoderatealteration of key negative elements / features that detract from the character of the landscape.

• Moderatepositivechangetothe balance or relationship of landscape characteristics.

• Introductionofelementsofascale, form or colour, that would be noticeably more characteristic of the receiving landscape than the elements replaced / altered.

Adverse effects• Minorlossof,orsmallalterationof

key positive elements / features of the landscape.

• Minornegativechangetothe balance or relationship of landscape characteristics.

• Introductionofuncharacteristicelements that would have a minor negative influence on the receiving landscape.

• Introductionofelementsofascale, form or colour, that would be to a small extent, at odds with the scale, pattern, appearance and topography of the landscape.

Beneficial effects• Minorrestorationof,orsmall

addition / enhancement of key positive elements/features of the landscape.

• Minorlossof,orsmallalterationofkey negative elements / features that detract from the character of the landscape.

• Minorpositivechangetothebalance or relationship of landscape characteristics.

• Introductionofelementsofascale,form or colour, that would be, to a small extent, more characteristic of the receiving landscape than the elements replaced / altered.

Adverse effects• Veryminorlossof,orsmall

alteration of key positive elements / features of the landscape.

• Veryminornegativechangetothe balance or relationship of landscape characteristics.

• Introductionofuncharacteristicelements that would have a very minor negative influence on the receiving landscape.

• Introductionofelementsofascale, form or colour that would be to a very small extent, at odds with the scale, pattern, appearance and topography of the landscape.

Beneficial effects• Veryminorrestorationof,orsmall

addition / enhancement of key positive elements / features of the landscape.

• Veryminorlossof,orsmallalteration of key negative elements/features that detract from the character of the landscape.

• Veryminorpositivechangetothe balance or relationship of landscape characteristics.

• Introductionofelementsofascale, form or colour, that would be, to a very small extent, more characteristic of the receiving landscape than the elements replaced / altered.

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Figure 4.2 Impactmagnitude

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Determinationofsignificancematrix – Landscape

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Degrees of effect Verysubstantial: Large change to a landscape of high sensitivity.

Substantial: Medium-large change to a landscape of medium-high sensitivity, medium change to a landscape of high sensitivity or large change to a landscape of medium sensitivity.

Moderate: Medium change to a landscape of medium sensitivity, large change to a landscape of low sensitivity or small change to a landscape of high sensitivity.

Slight: Medium or small change to a landscape of low sensitivity or small change to a landscape of medium sensitivity.

Negligible: Negligible, small, medium or large change to a landscape of negligible sensitivity or negligible change to a landscape of low, medium or high sensitivity.

Significance If the degree of effect is moderate or above, then the effect is considered to be significant.

In some cases, the judgement of sensitivity or magnitude of change may fall somewhere between two descriptions, for instance a magnitude of change may be considered to be greater than small but less than medium and in these cases it is acceptable to describe these instances as lying between the two, in this instance, small-medium. It is also acceptable to describe effects in the same way, if it is considered that the effect lies between two effect descriptions.

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Figure 4.3 Degree of effect

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Sensitivity of receptor – Visual change

Typical description of the receptor

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Public views of or from areas of protected landscape such as National Park and AONB

Occupiers of residential properties with views affected by development

Views from rights of way, rural roads and recreational areas where the focus may be on the landscape and tolerance to change is likely to be low

Views from offices, social meeting and learning places where the focus is unlikely to be on the landscape

Views from urban roads and footways, railways, industrial areas and trading parks, where the focus of attention is unlikely to be on the landscape and where tolerance to change is likely to be high

Areas without public or private views

Views from community areas, residential areas or public footpaths are generally considered more important than transient views from roads or views from workplaces, although transient views can include tourist routes that may be important. Views of attractive unspoilt landscapes might be considered more important than views of a rapidly changing area of development. Views that have cultural associations might also be considered to be sensitive. The judgement may also be moderated by reference to one or more of the additional criteria listed below:

• Thenumberofpeopleaffected;

• Theperiodoftimeandfrequencythatreceptorsexperiencetheview;

• Thestatus(resident/visitor),occupations/activityandconsequent expectations of the receptor group and the degree to which that group has a proprietary interest in theviewandistoleranttochange;

• Theconsensualimportanceoftheview;thiscanincludecultural, historical and archaeological associations and tourist/leisure/recreationalassociations;

• Thecontextoftheviewpoint;

• Otherfactorssuchasspecific,regularmeteorologicalconditions at the site or the landscape being in constant change due to the type of use, e.g. mineral storage and movement of aggregate stockpiles.

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Figure 4.4 Receptor sensitivity

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Magnitudeofchange – Visual change

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Adverse effects• Totallossof,ormajoralteration,

obstruction or intrusion to views.• Majornegativechangetothe

balance or composition of views.• Introductionofuncharacteristic

elements that would dominate the view.

Beneficial effects• Totalormajorrestorationor

enhancement of views. • Totalormajorlossofor

alteration to negative elements that detract from views.

• Majorpositivechangetothecomposition of views.

Adverse effects• Partiallossof,ormoderate

alteration, obstruction or intrusion to views.

• Moderatenegativechangetothebalance or composition of views.

• Introductionofuncharacteristicelements that would have a moderate negative influence on views.

Beneficial effects• Partialormoderaterestorationor

enhancement of views. • Partialormoderatelossor

alteration of negative elements that detract from views.

• Moderatepositivechangetothecomposition of views.

Adverse effects• Minorlossof,orsmallalteration,

obstruction or intrusion to views.• Minornegativechangetothe

balance or composition of views.• Introductionofuncharacteristic

elements that would have a minor negative influence on views.

Beneficial effects• Minorrestorationorenhancement

of views • Minorlossof,orminor

alteration of negative elements that detract from views.

• Minorpositivechangetothecomposition of views.

Adverse effects• Veryminorlossof,orsmall

alteration, obstruction or intrusion to views.

• Veryminornegativechangetothebalance or composition of views.

• Introductionofuncharacteristicelements that would have a very minor negative influence on views.

Beneficial effects• Veryminorrestorationor

enhancement of views. • Veryminorlossof,oralteration

of negative elements that detract from the view.

• Veryminorpositivechangetothecomposition of views.

The magnitude of change is determined by considering the following:

• distanceoftheviewpointfromtheproposals

• theangleofviewinrelationtothemainactivity of the receptor,

• theextentoftheareaoverwhichthechanges will be visible,

• thescaleofthechangewithrespecttothe loss or addition of features in the view and changes in its composition including the proportion of the view occupied by the proposed development,

• thedegreeofcontrastorintegrationofanynew features or changes in the landscape with the existing or remaining landscape elements and characteristics in terms of form, scale and mass, line, height, colour and texture,

• thedurationandnatureoftheeffect,temporary or permanent, intermittent or continuous

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Figure 4.5 Impactmagnitude

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Degrees of effect Verysubstantial: Large change to a receptor of high sensitivity.

Substantial: Medium-large change to a receptor of medium-high sensitivity, medium change to a receptor of high sensitivity or large change to a receptor of medium sensitivity.

Moderate: Medium change to a receptor of medium sensitivity, large change to a receptor of low sensitivity or small change to a receptor of high sensitivity.

Slight: Medium or small change to a receptor of low sensitivity or small change to a receptor of medium sensitivity.

Negligible: Negligible, small, medium or large change to a receptor of negligible sensitivity or negligible change to a receptor of low, medium or high sensitivity.

SignificanceIf the degree of effect is moderate or above, then the effect is considered to be significant.

In some cases, the judgement of sensitivity or magnitude of change may fall somewhere between two descriptions, for instance a magnitude of change may be considered to be greater than small but less than medium and in these cases it is acceptable to describe these instances as lying between the two, in this instance, small-medium. It is also acceptable to describe effects in the same way, if it is considered that the effect lies between two effect descriptions.

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Figure 4.6 Degree of effect

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Figure 4.7 Site appraisal and site photograph viewpoint locations

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Site photos 1 & 2

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.2Golf Course PROW

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S2 View south west from public footpath through golf course 150m east of site boundary with Longstanton.

Vegetation on boundary with MagdaleneClose area

S1 View south from public footpath through golf course 120m north of site boundary.

Vegetation on boundary with ThornhillPlace and school

Trees within golf course Vegetation on boundary with school

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Figure 4.8 Site photographs S1 and S2

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Figure 4.9 Site photographs S3 and S4

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S5 General view of golf course vegetation

Vegetation on boundary with ThornhillPlace and school

Vegetation on boundary with school

S6 General view of golf course vegetation

S7 General view of golf course ponds S8 View from f ield A3 looking north towards CGB crossing Station Road

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Figure 4.10 Site photographs S5, S6, S7, and S8

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Site photos 9a and 9b

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S9a View south west from CGB over f ield A2 towards the golf course.

Trees within Golf course

Vegetation on boundary with school

S9b View south east from CGB over f ield A2 towards the golf course and park and ride.

Park and ride

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Figure 4.11 Site photographs S9a and S9b

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S10 View north east along Rampton Road towards the CGB.

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S12 View north from Rampton Road into Field A1 on eastern side of site.

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siteCGB crossing point

S11 View south west along Rampton Road towards Longstanton.

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Figure 4.12 Site photographs S10, S11 and S12

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Figure 4.13 Landscape context, designations and public rights of way

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Figure 4.15 Landscape character areas

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Figure 4.16 Zone of theoretical visibility of proposals

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Figure 4.17 Representative view locations – wider area

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Figure 4.18 Representative view locations – local area

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Viewpoint 1

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.19Aldreth Road

Gallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 1. View south from road at Aldreth 7.3km north east of site. grid reference X:544947 / Y:273833

Communications mast (8.5km)and Willingham Church spire

(5.5km) (St Marys and All Saints)

Approximateextent of site

Steeple of Church of AllSaints Longstanton

Distance and layering of hedgerows and tree groups makes site vegetation indistinguishable from other distant features. Recognisible features perceptible but not prominent are the communication tower at Gravel Bridge Road, the church spires at Willingham and Long Stanton. The ridge of high ground west of Cambridge along the A428 forms the distant skyline.

Figure 4.19 Representative viewpoint 1

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Figure 4.20 Representative viewpoint 2

American cemetery chapel

American cemetery ground level

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Viewpoint 2

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.20

American Cemetery ChapelGallagher Estates

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Communications mast at GravelBridge Road visible on skyline

Representative viewpoint 2. View north from American Cemetery Memorial Chapel on A1303 west of Cambridge 7.3km south of site.Trees north of the cemetery partially obscures the panorama preventing a clear view of the open landscape. grid reference X:540584 / Y:259543

Woodland at Oakington andLongstanton on distant skyline

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Figure 4.21 Representative viewpoint 312/11

Viewpoint 3

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.21

South of BoxworthGallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 3. View north east from farmland south of Boxworth, 6.7km south west of site. grid reference X:534510 / Y:262938

Longstanton visible beyond Lolworth

Approximate extent of site

Lolworth/The Grange

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Figure 4.22 Representative viewpoint 4

Tipplers Rd

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Viewpoint 4

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.22

Tipplers RoadGallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 4. View from Tipplers Road (Byway) 3.7km west of site. grid reference X:536010 / Y:266682

Communications mast at Gravel Bridge Road Church of All Saints, Longstanton

Approximate extent of site

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Figure 4.23 Representative viewpoint 5

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Viewpoint 5

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.23

Belsars Hill (nr)Gallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 5. View south west from Iram Drove, east of Willingham, 2.9km north east of site. grid reference X:542711 / Y:270015

Approximate extent of site

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Figure 4.24 Representative viewpoint 6

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Viewpoint 6

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.24

Gallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 6. View south from Rampton Road near Mistletoe Farm east of Willingham 1.4km north of site. grid reference. X:541264 / Y:269079

Airf ield water towerSteeple of Church of All Saints

Longstanton

Approximate extent of site

Communications mast atGravel Bridge Road

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Figure 4.27 Representative viewpoint 9

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Viewpoint 9

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.27

Rampton Drift 1Gallagher Estates

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Rampton Rd drift 1

Representative viewpoint 9. View north west from Rampton Drift (Byway) 1.4km south east of the site. grid reference X:542432/ Y:266218

Water tower

Steeple of Church of All Saints, Longstanton

Communications mast atGravel Bridge Road

Approximate extent of site

Rampton DriftVegetation along route of Cambridge guided bus

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Figure 4.28 Representative viewpoint 10

Guns Lane

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Viewpoint 10

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.28

Guns LaneGallagher Estates

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representative viewpoint 10.View north west from Guns Lane 2.5km south east of the site north east of Westwick. grid reference X:542779 / Y:265280Site obscured by intervening vegetation

Approximate extent of site

Airf ield water tower

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Figure 4.31 Representative viewpoint 13

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Viewpoint 13

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.31

Ramper Road/Over Rd JunctionGallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 13. View east from Ramper Road at junction with Over Road 600m west of site. grid reference X:538868 / Y:267532

New residential development onwestern edge of Longstanton

Approximate extent of site

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Figure 4.34 Representative viewpoint 1612/11

Viewpoint 16

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.34

Golf Course PROWGallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 16. View south west from public footpath at western side of golf course. grid reference X:539907 / Y:267506

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Figure 4.35 Representative viewpoint 1712/11

Viewpoint 17

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.35View from PROW on Golf Course

Gallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 17. View north west from public footpath through golf course. grid reference X:539937 / Y:267083

Hedgerow on site and golf course boundary

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Figure 4.36 Representative viewpoint 1812/11

Viewpoint 18

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.36

View from PROW in Golf CourseGallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 18. View north west from public footpath at eastern side of golf course. grid reference X:539984 / Y:266862

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Figure 4.37 Representative viewpoint 19

footpath opp magdalen close

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Viewpoint 19

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.37

Magdalene CloseGallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 19. View north east from public footpath opposite Magdalene Close. grid reference X:540154 / Y:266656

Hedgerow forming site boundary andeastern boundary of the golf course Vegetation at Larksf ield nursery Vegetation along Rampton Road

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Figure 4.38 Representative viewpoint 20

Rampton Rd 3

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Viewpoint 20

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.38

Rampton Road 3Gallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 20. View from Rampton Road 200m south of site. grid reference X:540291 / Y:266703

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Figure 4.39 Representative viewpoint 21

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Viewpoint 21

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.39Rampton Road 2

Gallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 21. View from Rampton Road south west of Brookf ield Farm 0.3km south of the site. grid reference X:540711 / Y:266964

Housing at Rampton Drift Boundary with Larksf ield (nursery) Site boundary (golf course boundary hedge)

Brookf ield Farm

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Figure 4.40 Representative viewpoint 22

Representative viewpoint 22. View from Rampton Road at eastern edge of the site. grid reference X:540949 / Y:267116

Rampton Road towards Longstanton Farm yard not included in the site Field included within the site

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Viewpoint 22

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.40

Rampton Road 1Gallagher Estates

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Rampton Lane towards CGB

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Figure 4.25 Representative viewpoint 7

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Viewpoint 7

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.25

Rampton Road Mill FieldGallagher Estates

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Rampton Rd Mill Field

Representative viewpoint 7. View from Rampton Road west of Rampton 1km north east of the site. grid reference X:541770 / Y:268400

Airf ield water tower Steeple of Church of All Saints Longstanton

Approximate extent of site

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Community wood Cottenham

Gravel Hill

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Viewpoint 8

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.26

Community Wood CottenhamGallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 8. View west from Rampton Road west of Cottenham, 2.5km east of site. grid reference X:543838 / Y:267774

Steeple of Church of All SaintsLongstanton on skyline

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Figure 4.26 Representative viewpoint 8

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Viewpoint 11

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.29

Bar Hill A14 JunctionGallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 11. View north from B1050 junction with A11 at Bar Hill 3km south of the site. grid reference X:538269 / Y:264223

Mast near Bar Farm Church of All Saints Longstanton

Approximateextent of site

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Figure 4.29 Representative viewpoint 11

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Ramper Rd @ footpath end

Ramper Rd nr Highf iled Fm

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Viewpoint 12

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.30

Ramper Road at Footpath endGallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 12. View east from Ramper Road 1.5km west of site. grid reference X:538033 / Y:267418

Approximate extent of site

New residential development on west side ofLongstanton against background of trees in village

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Figure 4.30 Representative viewpoint 12

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B1050 from P&R access

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Viewpoint 14

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.32

B1050 from P&R accessGallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 14. View south east from B1050 at junction with park and ride grid reference X:539886 / Y:267935

New park and ride access road Station RoadDrainage attenuation pond

Golf course vegetation screening views towards Longstanton

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Figure 4.32 Representative viewpoint 14

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Figure 4.33 Representative viewpoint 15

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Figure 4.41 Representative viewpoint 23

Reynold Drove 1

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Viewpoint 23

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.41

Reynold Drove 1Gallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 23. View west from Reynold Drove 150m north east of the site. grid reference X:541399 / Y:267450

CGB crossing to Rampton RoadScrub along CGB route screening

north western part of site WillinghamTrees at Longstanton

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Figure 4.42 Representative viewpoint 24

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Figure 4.43 Representative viewpoint 25

CGB 2 nr RR

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Viewpoint 25

Northstowe 155316 Figure 4.43

CGB 1Gallagher Estates

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Representative viewpoint 25. View south from CGB adjacent to site boundary. grid reference X:540649 / Y:267785

Vegetation on edges ofRampton in middle distance Public footpath/cycleway Cambridge guided bus (CGB) Hedgerow and tracks through golf course

Longstanton screened by vegetation on village edge Park and Ride