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Appendix L – Landscape and Visual Assessment

Annex L1: Baseline Landscape Character

Annex L2: Baseline Visual Assessment

Annex L3: Landscape Impact Assessment

Annex L4: Visual Impact Assessment

Annex L1: Baseline Landscape Character

Appendix L – Landscape and Visual

Annex L1 - Baseline Landscape Character

South Gloucestershire Landscape Character Assessment (2005) Landscape Character Area (LCA) (Ref 17–17)

EIA Landscape Character Area (LCA)

LCA Description Sensitivity

Area 20 Pilning Levels LCA 1 Pilning Levels A largely flat, semi-enclosed to open agricultural landscape divided by rhines, linear transport routes and punctuated by large scale industry. Key Characteristics: • Medium to small regular and irregular shaped fields

with a mix of pasture and arable. Divided by rhines and some overgrown hedges;

• Semi-enclosed to open landscape, with occasional long distance views from slightly elevated vantages;

• Numerous major roads and a railway line bisect the landscape. Infrastructure, embankments and bridges prominent features;

• Limited clustered settlements and scattered farms with much of the area unpopulated;

• Complex of industrial works and sheds prominent to the south; and

• Two Severn Bridges to the west beyond the LCA and several powerlines and supporting towers crossing the LCA prominent.

Medium

Area 18 Severn Ridges LCA 2 Severn Ridges An extensive, complex landform of abrupt scarps and gentle ridges, which rises from the lower Levels area. Key Characteristics: • Distinctive large scale sloping landform rising from

the Levels • LCA is greatly influenced by adjacent Levels and

Severn Estuary. All combine to form an area of regionally prominent landform;

• Expansive and readily available views extend over

High




the lowlands Levels and Severn Estuary to the west;

• Scarp and lower ridges form a prominent backdrop in views from the Levels, South Wales and the Forest of Dean;

• Diverse vegetation cover with mature wooded scarps occasionally with ornamental species within historic landscape parks;

• Clipped and overgrown hedgerows and intermittent trees divide small pasture fields, with larger arable fields on more gentle slopes;

• Extensive distribution of settlements and minor roads, nestled within the landform and strong landscape structure;

• To the south, the Bristol urban edge, M4 and M5 are prominent within their local landscape; and

• Industrial works, distributor sheds and Severn Bridges visually influence the LCA.

Area 15 Patchway and Filton LCA 3 Patchway and Filton An urban built up area, consisting of a mix of residential, commercial and retail development and major transport corridors, with open space scattered throughout. • Largely built up area, bounded by motorways to the

north west and north east, with railway lines and roads dividing the area. Road network and high traffic levels are prominent features;

• Zoning of development within the area comprises commercial, industrial and residential areas of various ages, styles, building materials and densities; and

• Open space is diverse, currently including part of historic Stoke Park and remnant agricultural land. Smaller pockets of open space include playing fields, a golf course, allotments and common land.

Medium




LCA 4 Henbury and Kingsweston An extension of LCA 2 Severn Ridges of an extensive, complex landform of abrupt scarps and gentle ridges, which rises from the lower Levels area. Though LCA 4 has similar characteristics to LCA 2, it is more developed as located on the edge of Bristol and contains several historic parks along the ridge.

High

LCA 5 Hailen Marsh An extension to LCA 1 Pilning Levels of a largely flat, semi-enclosed to open agricultural landscape divided by rhines, linear transport routes and punctuated by large industry. Key Characteristics are similar to LCA 1.

Medium

LCA 6 Avonmouth An industrial landscape on the flat open floodplain of the River Severn and the River Avon. Key Characteristics: • Flat landscape developed for industry; • Variety of industry from large warehouse sheds and

plants to small scale business parks; • Industries linked by network of major roads with

frequent HGVs and other large vehicles; • Tall security fences, hedges and tree belts

separate industries; • Patches of amenity grass with trees and shrubs

mark entrances to business parks; and • Limited to close to medium range views filtered by

buildings and vegetation.

Low

LCA 7 River Severn A continuation of the LCA 8 of a flat, open, exposed linear landscape of salt marshes, tidal wetlands, mudflats and rock. The large expanse of the Estuary and changing tide is its most dominant feature. Key Characteristics are similar to LCA 8.

Very High

Area 21 Severn Shoreline and Estuary

LCA 8 Severn Shoreline and Estuary A flat, open, exposed linear landscape of salt marshes, tidal wetlands, mudflats and rock. The large expanse of the Estuary and changing tide is its most dominant feature. Key Characteristics:

Very High




• Open and exposed simple landscape of tidal Severn Estuary, with textured intertidal zone of bed rock, shingle and rivuletted mudflats/sandflats, edged by low mud cliff, with salt marshes beyond, contained to the east by a sea wall;

• Constantly changing characteristics of shoreline, resulting from the high tidal range of the Severn Estuary;

• Only a few buildings sit on the edge, with settlement in the adjacent Levels occasionally prominent;

• Expansive views • Two Severn Bridges and large scale industry within

the Levels are prominent built features

Annex L2: Baseline Visual Assessment


Annex L2 - Baseline Visual Assessment

Visual Receptor Number, Name and Sensitivity

Description of View for Visual Receptor

Representative View Number and Name

Description of Representative View

1a. Users of PRoW beside the River Severn Medium Sensitivity

On clear days, users of the PRoW beside the River Severn experience extensive panoramic views across and along the Severn Estuary. The Severn Bridge dominates and interrupts views to the north. Industrial development across the river is seen as a very small part of the panoramic view enclosed by farmland and woodland along the ridgeline to the east.

Representative View 1 - View from the river bank at Caldicot looking south east

Long distance panoramic view to the south east from PRoW on river wall just to the south of the Severn Bridge. Expansive view is across and along the Severn Estuary. The ridgeline and industrial development in the Levels to the east is visible on clear days and at certain times of day. When visible, the distinctive forms of the Western Approach Distribution Park, Seabank 1 & 2, the recently constructed wind turbines and to the south Avonmouth can be distinguished as very small parts of vast panoramic views.

1b. Travellers crossing the Severn Bridge Low Sensitivity

Travellers crossing the Severn Bridge experience a series of glimpsed panoramic views over and through the tall parapets which enclose the carriageway. Views are distant as the parapets screen middle distant views and close range views are limited to the carriageway. Industrial development along the eastern bank of the Severn is visible as a small part of the glimpsed panoramic view experienced from a moving vehicle.

2a. Travellers using Holloway Road Low Sensitivity

Travellers moving to the south experience a panoramic view across the Western Approach Distribution Park as they cross the bridge. The view is generally experienced from a moving vehicle as part of series of

Representative View 2 - View from Holloway Road bridge as it crosses over M49 looking south west

Distant view south westwards towards the Proposed Development site from the bridge crossing over the M49 from the Western Approach Distribution Park. The bridge forms a high point from which a panoramic





glimpsed views. Pedestrians and cyclists also use the bridge and would experience the panoramic view for longer periods.

view across the warehouses of the Distribution Park is available. The tall stacks of Seabank 1 & 2 and the top half of the recently constructed wind turbines adjacent to the Proposed Development site are visible over the top of the warehouses along the horizon. To the east, are remnants of the agricultural Levels landscape but this is gradually disappearing with construction of further phases of the Distribution Park.

2b. Workers in warehouses along Holloway Road Low Sensitivity

The warehouses to the south of the bridge are at a lower level to the bridge. As a result, any views from windows within the warehouses are screened by adjacent buildings and landscape around the Distribution Park

3a. Users of Community Forest PRoW crossing over the M5 Medium Sensitivity

Users of the PRoW experience panoramic views along the M5 and the surrounding area. Views towards the Proposed Development site are screened by landform and the maturing vegetation on the embankments of the M5.

Representative View 3 - View from bridge carrying Community Forest Path over M5 looking north west

Landform and maturing trees and shrubs growing on the embankments of the M5 screen views north westwards towards the Proposed Development site.

4a. Users of Community Forest PRoW as it travels along the ridge of Spanorium Hill Medium Sensitivity

Walkers along the Community Forest Path experience open panoramic views across the Levels and the Severn Estuary. The strip of industrial development which stretches from Avonmouth to the Western Approach Distribution Park is clearly visible with the Proposed Development site seen as an open area of rough pasture adjacent to the derelict Severnside Chemical Workst

Representative View 4 - View from Community Forest Path as it crosses Spanorium Hill looking north west

The Community Forest Path runs along the ridgeline to the east of the Proposed Development site and affords open panoramic views of the Levels and the Severn Estuary. The Proposed Development site sits within the Levels is in the middle ground and is seen as open agricultural fields within a mixed industrial and agricultural landscape.

5a. Users of Blaise Castle public park Medium Sensitivity

Users of the Blaise Castle public park experience a range of views across the surrounding landscape. Many of the views are screened and interrupted by woodland and

Representative View 5 - View from beside Blaise Castle looking north west

Woodland enclosing Blaise Castle screens views towards the Proposed Development site





vegetation within the park and the hills around Lawrence Weston to the north west. Views to the Proposed Development site are screened but the industrial development around Avonmouth is visible between the Lawrence Weston hills.

6a. Users of PRoWs through Kingsweston public park Medium Sensitivity

Users experience a series of views as they enjoy the footpaths around the public park which is located along the ridgeline that encloses the Levels. As the woodland opens out, there are clear open panoramic views to the north of the industrial development on the Levels with the River Severn and the Welsh coast beyond. The Proposed Development site would be seen in the distance as a very small part of an extensive panoramic view.

Representative View 6 - View from footpath leading up to Kingsweston House looking north

A panoramic view to the north towards the Proposed Development site from a footpath that runs along the edge of a ridge leading to Kingsweston House. The view looks along the Severn Estuary with the industrial development stretching from Avonmouth northwards. Seabank 1 and 2, recently constructed wind turbines and Severn bridges are clearly visible in the distance.

6b. Users of Kingsweston House Medium Sensitivity

Kingsweston House is surrounded by mature trees with limited views out towards the Severn Estuary. Those views available would be glimpsed from upper storey windows, interrupted by the enclosing vegetation. The Proposed Development site would be seen in the distance within the industrial landscape of the Levels.

7a. Travellers crossing the Severn Road Bridge (M48) Low Sensitivity

Travellers using the road experience a series of glimpsed panoramic views over the parapet of the Severn estuary. These views are from a moving vehicle and are interrupted

Representative View 7 - View from footpath crossing Severn Road Bridge (M48) looking south

A footpath runs across the Severn Road Bridge (M48) enabling views south westwards towards the Proposed Development site. The panoramic views along the Severn





by the parapet and the traffic along the other carriageway. Views of the Proposed Development site in the distance are screened by the intervening structures including the Severn Bridge.

shows a mix of industrial and residential development along the shoreline to the east. The Severn Bridge (M4) interrupts views towards the Proposed Development site. The stacks of Seabank 1 & 2 and the recently constructed wind turbines are visible on clear days in the distance beyond the bridge. The ridgeline enclosing the estuary to the east limits views towards Bristol.

7b. Users of PRoW crossing the Severn Road Bridge (M48) Medium Sensitivity

Walkers and cyclists using the footpath across the bridge experience an extensive panoramic view along the Severn estuary. The river, mudflats and Severn Bridge dominate the view with development visible along the shoreline, especially to the east. Industrial structures including the warehouses at the Western Approach Distribution Park, the stacks of the Seabank 1 & 2 and wind turbines are visible in the distance on clear days

8a. Residents in properties along riverfront at Portishead High Sensitivity

Residents experience panoramic views along the Severn estuary. Portishead pier and waterfront form the foreground with the warehouses, cranes and wind turbines of Avonmouth in the middle ground. On clear days the Severn Bridge, Seabank 1 & 2 and the rising ground to the north are visible.

Representative View 8 - View from promenade along riverfront at Portishead looking north east

Open panoramic view along the Severn shoreline showing industrial development stretching from Avonmouth northwards. Apart from the Portishead pier in the foreground the view is dominated by the river and the warehouses, cranes and wind turbines in Avonmouth. The distinctive form of Seabank 1 &2 and the Severn Bridge are visible beyond in the distance.

8b. Users of promenade at Portishead Medium Sensitivity

Users of the promenade at Portishead experience panoramic views along the Severn estuary. The views are dominated by the river and the industrial development within Avonmouth.

9a. Travellers along the A403 Travellers experience glimpsed views Representative View 9 - View from Close range views towards the





Low Sensitivity

through the construction activities on the SITA site towards the Proposed Development site beyond. Where possible the Proposed Development site is seen as rough grassland bounded by scrub and drainage ditches. To the east is the raised embankment of the M49 and ridgeline enclosing the Levels landscape. These views are experienced from a moving vehicle and are a series of views for travellers along the road.

pavement running along A403 looking south east

Proposed Development site were interrupted by scrub on the SITA site. The Proposed Development site was clearly visible beyond seen as rough grassland bounded by drainage ditches. The SITA site is currently under construction and the scrub is being cleared with construction activity interrupting views towards the Proposed Development site.

9b. Users of PRoW along the A403 and cyclepath Medium Sensitivity

Users experience glimpsed views through the construction activities on the SITA site. Again the Proposed Development site is seen as rough grassland bounded by drainage ditches, scrub and to the east the raised landform of the M49 embankments and the ridgeline.

10a. Users of PRoW crossing Crook’s Marsh Medium Sensitivity

Fieldside trees and shrubs screen views of the Proposed Development site for users of local footpaths. Pylons carrying overhead cables and the recently constructed wind turbines interrupt and dominate close range views of the agricultural landscape. Further development including Seabank 1 & 2 are visible along the horizon.

Representative View 10 - View from PRoW crossing Crook’s Marsh looking north west

Close range views towards the Proposed Development site in the north west. Scrub and intermittent trees screen views of the Proposed Development site. The adjacent agricultural land is subject to fly tipping and criss crossed by pylons carrying overhead cables. The distinctive forms of Seabank 1 & 2 and the recently constructed wind turbines dominate the view.

11a. Users along the Severn Way PRoW

Users experience open panoramic views along the Severn estuary. Views of the Proposed Development

Representative View 11 - View from Severn Way along river wall at Severn Beach looking south

Open panoramic view along the Severn estuary from the Severn Way at Severn Beach. The distinctive form





Medium Sensitivity site are screened by the vegetation along the shoreline.

of Seabank 1 and 2 is clearly visible nestled within the vegetation along the shoreline in the middle distance. Further industrial development is visible in the distance at Avonmouth

11b. Residents in properties along the riverfront at Severn Beach High Sensitivity

Residential development at Severn Beach is located behind the river wall which carries the Severn Way. The raised river wall interrupts views towards the estuary. Oblique glimpsed views may be possible from first floor windows towards Seabank 1 & 2. Views of the Proposed Development site are screened by the shoreline vegetation and partially the river wall.

Annex L3: Landscape Impact Assessment


Annex L3 – Landscape Impact Assessment


Sensitivity Construction Completion (Year 1) Completion (Year 15) Description

Magnitude of Change

Effect Magnitude of Change

Effect Magnitude of Change

Effect

LCA 1 Pilning Levels

Medium Medium Minor Adverse

Medium Minor Adverse

Low Negligible Direct Construction Construction would result in permanent removal of the rough grassland, scrub and ruderal vegetation and the raising of the ground level over a large part of the DCO Site. Heavy machinery moving around the DCO Site, stockpiles and gradual construction of structures would replace the existing landscape character. The change would be seen within the context of other construction around the area and the pockets of large industry across the LCA. Year 1 On completion, the relatively unplanned nature of construction activities would be replaced by the organised layout of the Proposed Development. This would be absorbed into the landscape of the wider LCA characterised by large-scale industry, prominent to the south of the LCA. Year 15 The Proposed Development would continue to operate within the industrial landscape of the southern part of the LCA.

LCA 2 Severn Ridges

High Low Minor Adverse

Low Minor Adverse

Low Minor Adverse

Indirect Construction LCA 2 is greatly influenced by the adjacent Levels with a high degree of intervisibility from its western limits. Construction activities within the DCO Site would be visible as part of the characteristic expansive panoramic views. These would be seen within the context of the other industrial development and construction activities within the wider Pilning Levels. Beyond the western edge of LCA 2, there would be no intervisibility with LCA 1, resulting in the majority of LCA 2 experiencing no indirect landscape impacts. Year 1 and Year 15 The completed Proposed Development would be visible from the western edge of LCA 2. It would be seen within the context of the other industrial development within LCA 1. Again there would be no indirect landscape impacts for the majority of LCA 2.

LCA 3 Patchway and Filton

Medium Neutral Negligible Neutral Negligible Neutral Negligible No direct or indirect effect

LCA 4 Henbury and Kingsweston

High Neutral Negligible Neutral Negligible Neutral Negligible No direct or indirect effect

LCA 5 Hailen Marsh

Medium Medium Minor Adverse

Low Negligible Low Negligible Indirect and direct (Water pipeline) Construction LCA 5 is a continuation of LCA 1 Pilning Levels and is immediately to the south of the DCO Site. There is a high degree of intervisibility along the northern boundary of LCA 5 with LCA 1. Construction activities would be visible on the Proposed Development Site and CCR Site, seen within the context of other development, including Seabank 1 & 2 plus construction activities on other sites within the area. In addition, installation of the proposed cooling water pipeline would be along the northwest edge of LCA 5 and there may be an increase in vehicle movements on local roads and motorways which travel through the LCA. Year 1 and Year 15 On completion, the organised layout of the Proposed Development would be seen within the context of other development including Seabank 1 & 2. Any additional construction traffic on local roads and motorways running through the LCA would have ceased.

LCA 6 Avonmouth

Low Low Negligible Low Negligible Low Negligible Indirect and direct Construction LCA 6 is immediately to the southwest of the DCO Site and adjacent to the proposed cooling water pipeline corridor. Electrical connection to Seabank Substation and the water pipeline to the Wessex Water pumping station would occur within LCA 6. Though there is a degree of intervisibility with construction outside LCA 6 and construction works within LCA 6, Avonmouth has an ever changing industrial character with construction works and associated traffic fluctuations occurring throughout the area resulting in low landscape impact. Year 1 and Year 15 The Proposed Development would be seen within the context of other industrial developments both within LCA 6 and LCA 1.

LCA 7 River Severn

Very High Neutral Negligible Neutral Negligible Neutral Negligible No direct or indirect effect

LCA 8 Severn Shoreline and Estuary

Very High Neutral Negligible Neutral Negligible Neutral Negligible No direct or indirect effect

Annex L4: Visual Impact Assessment


Annex L4 – Visual Impact Assessment

Receptor Type

Construction Phase Completion (Year 1) Completion (Year 15) Comments Magnitude of Change

Visual Effect Magnitude of Change

Visual Effect

Magnitude of Change

Visual Effect

1a. Users of PRoW beside the River Severn Medium Sensitivity

Low Negligible Low Negligible Low Negligible Representative View 1 - View from the river bank at Caldicot looking southeast (Figure 17-9) Construction, Year 1 and Year 15 Though tall construction equipment and eventually the upper part of the HRSG buildings and the stack would be visible, the structure would be one of several seen on the horizon of a very distant (7.5km from the Proposed Development Site) expansive panoramic view across the Severn Estuary. The view would only be available on clear days and is often obscured by mist and haze.

1b. Travellers crossing the Severn Bridge Low Sensitivity

Low Negligible Low Negligible Low Negligible

2a. Travellers using Holloway Road Low Sensitivity

Low Negligible Low Negligible Low Negligible Representative View 2 – View from Holloway Road bridge as it crosses over M49 looking south west (Figure 17-9) Construction, Year 1 and Year 15 The Proposed Development Site is not visible from this viewpoint. However, tall construction equipment and the stacks would be visible in the distance as one of a number of existing stacks and other structures already present within the view. These would be seen within the context of warehouses and other industrial structures in the fore to middle ground and stacks, pylons and wind turbines beyond the Proposed Development Site to the south within

2b. Workers in warehouses along Holloway Road


Receptor Type



Visual Effect

Magnitude of Change

Visual Effect

Low Sensitivity

Avonmouth.

3a. Users of Community Forest PRoW crossing over the M5 Medium Sensitivity

Neutral Negligible Neutral Negligible Neutral Negligible Representative View 3 - View from bridge carrying Community Forest Path over M5 looking northwest (Figure 17-10) Construction, Year 1 and Year 15 The Proposed Development Site and the Proposed Development are not visible from this viewpoint.

4a. Users of Community Forest PRoW as it travels along the ridge of Spanorium Hill Medium Sensitivity



Low Negligible Representative View 4 and Photomontage View 4- View from Community Forest Path as it crosses Spanorium Hill looking northwest (Figures 17-10, 17-16 and 17-17) Construction Construction activities would be seen as part of panoramic views across the Severn estuary within the context of other industrial developments and construction within the Levels to the west of the viewpoint. Loss of open space to development would be clearly visible but would be similar to other development occurring on neighbouring sites. Year 1 Though the unplanned in visual terms of construction would have been replaced by the organised layout of the Proposed Development, trees and shrubs planted as part of the Proposed Development would not have established to help break up the scale of the structures.

Receptor Type



Visual Effect

Magnitude of Change

Visual Effect

Year 15 By year 15, trees and shrubs would have established sufficiently to break up the scale of the buildings of the Proposed Development and enable plant at lower levels within the Proposed Development to be absorbed into the landscape of the Levels as viewed from the ridgeline. As shown on Figures 17-16 and 17-17, the form of the Proposed Development for the Single Shaft and Multi-shaft options are very similar in scale when viewed from this viewpoint.

5a. Users of Blaise Castle public park Medium Sensitivity

Neutral Negligible Neutral Negligible Neutral Negligible Representative View 5 - View from beside Blaise Castle looking north west (Figure 17-11) Construction, Year 1 and Year 15 The Proposed Development site and the Proposed Development are not visible from this viewpoint.

6a. Users of PRoWs through Kingsweston public park Medium Sensitivity

Low Negligible Low Negligible Low Negligible Representative View 6 - View from footpath leading up to Kingsweston House looking north (Figure 17-11) 6a Users of PRoWs within Kingsweston public park Construction, Year 1 and Year 15 Construction activities and the completed development would be seen as a small part of a complex distant panoramic view. Both the construction activities and the completed development would be difficult to distinguish within the view. 6b Users of Kingsweston House Construction, Year 1 and Year 15

6b. Users of Kingsweston House Medium

Neutral Negligible Neutral Negligible Neutral Negligible

Receptor Type



Visual Effect

Magnitude of Change

Visual Effect

Sensitivity The house is enclosed in woodland screening views of the Proposed Development site and the Proposed Development.

7a. Travellers crossing the Severn Road Bridge (M48) Low Sensitivity

Low Negligible Low Negligible Low Negligible Representative View 7 - View from footpath crossing Severn Road Bridge (M48) looking south (Figure 17-11) Construction, Year 1 and Year 15 Construction activities and the completed development would be seen as a very small part of a very distant panoramic view on clear days. Mist and haze often obscure the view. The parapet and structure of the bridge and of the Severn Bridge to the south interrupt the view.

7b. Users of PRoW crossing the Severn Road Bridge (M48) Medium Sensitivity


8a. Residents in properties along riverfront at Portishead High Sensitivity

Low Minor Adverse

Low Minor Adverse

Low Minor Adverse

Representative View 8 - View from promenade along riverfront at Portishead looking northeast (Figure 17-11) Construction, Year 1 and Year 15 Construction activities and the completed development would be seen as a small part of a distant panoramic view on clear days. Mist and haze often obscure the view. Industrial development within Avonmouth interrupts the view with only the upper part of the Proposed Development visible in the distance on clear days.

8b. Users of


Receptor Type



Visual Effect

Magnitude of Change

Visual Effect

promenade at Portishead Medium Sensitivity 9a. Travellers along the A403 Low Sensitivity

Medium Negligible Medium Negligible Low Negligible Representative View 9 - View from pavement running along A403 looking southeast (Figure 17-12) Construction Close to middle distance views would be available of construction through the scrub of the SITA site. As the SITA site is developed, the view of construction would be increasingly filtered by the SITA buildings and trees and shrubs of the landscape scheme. Where views are possible, the existing rough agricultural land of the Proposed Development site would be replaced by construction and the developing structures of the Proposed Development. Views of construction would be seen within the context of the existing Seabank 1 & 2 and the construction activity on adjacent sites. Year 1 On completion, the unplanned nature of construction (in visual terms) would be replaced by the organised layout of Proposed Development. The tall buildings and stacks would be seen within the context of the wind turbines to the south and the stacks and buildings of adjacent developments. Year 15 Trees and shrubs planted as part of the Proposed Development would have established sufficiently to help break up the scale of the buildings of the Proposed Development and

9b. Users of PRoW along the A403 and cyclepath Medium Sensitivity



Low Negligible

Receptor Type



Visual Effect

Magnitude of Change

Visual Effect

screen plant at lower levels. 10a. Users of PRoW crossing Crook’s Marsh Medium Sensitivity

High Moderate Adverse

High Moderate Adverse


Representative View 10 and Photomontage View 10 - View from PROW crossing Crook’s Marsh looking northwest (Figures 17-12, 17-18 and 17-19) Construction Close range views of construction activities would be visible for users of the PROWs crossing Crook’s Marsh. The construction would be seen within the context of the existing Seabank 1 & 2, Avonmouth LNG Storage Facility to the south east, the developments adjacent to the Proposed Development Site and the pylons carrying overhead power lines that criss-cross the area. Year 1 On completion, though the disruption of the construction would have been replaced by the organised layout of the Proposed Development, the scale of the buildings and stacks and associated low level infrastructure would be visible in close range views within the context of the industrial development in the surrounding area. Year 15 Planting along the southern boundary would have established sufficiently to help break up the vertical scale of the buildings and stacks of the Proposed Development. In addition, it would also help screen and filter views of low level structures within the Proposed Development. There is little difference in the visual appearance of the Single Shaft and Multi-Shaft structure.

11a. Users Low Negligible Low Negligible Low Negligible Representative View 11 and Photomontage

Receptor Type



Visual Effect

Magnitude of Change

Visual Effect

along the Severn Way PRoW Medium Sensitivity

View 11- View from the Severn Way along river wall at Severn Beach looking south (Figures 17-13, 17-20 and 17-21) Construction Middle distance views of the Proposed Development site are screened by intervening vegetation. Tall construction equipment and the tall elements of the Proposed Development as it is built would be visible above the vegetation. It would be seen within the context of the existing Seabank 1 & 2, wind turbines and other tall structures on adjacent sites. Year 1 and Year 15 On completion, only the top of the HRSG buildings and the stacks would be seen above the intervening vegetation. Again these would be seen within the context of other nearby developments. At this distance, there is little visual difference between the Single Shaft and Multi-Shaft options.

11b. Residents in properties along the riverfront at Severn Beach High Sensitivity

Low Minor adverse

Low Minor Adverse

Low Minor Adverse

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