Visualisations
To view the visualisations
made, please visit our project
gallery.
Seascape Survey
In addition to producing these visualisations, Scira also commissioned a detailed seascape study as part of the EIA process.
This study was aimed at providing us with information such as the potential effects of the wind farm on the sea view, (both during construction and operation), what the visual impact might be and at what times of the year.
A seascape study assesses the above based on a survey of the orientation of the coastline, the history and development of the sea and coastline and the characterisation of the sea and the land nearby.
Results of the Surveys
The seascape would be directly affected by the presence of the wind farm site as the area is currently open sea. The significance of the effect on seascape resources and character would be direct and major at the site itself, but would be indirect outwith the site decreasing with distance.
There would be no change to landscape resources as a result of the offshore wind farm and an indirect effect of moderate significance on the landscape character along the nearest coastal edge, decreasing to minor or negligible further inland.
The location of the wind farm 17 - 23km offshore and the frequent presence of low levels of visibility in the area reduce the significance of the impacts.
UK support for wind farms
Recently published NOP World Survey data has shown that over 74% of people in the UK believe that wind farms are necessary so that we can produce renewable energy to help us meet current and future energy needs in the UK. Only 12% disagree, (August 2004). Scira believes that wind turbines are not only great 'work horses' that produce an abundance of pollution free electricity, but that they are also graceful structures of fine design. But Scira aren't the only people who agree that wind turbines look fantastic. To see what celebrities agree with us, click on the following link, www.embracewind.co.uk. If you agree register your support.
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