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Agricultural buildings are getting bigger and
bigger and they may sometimes require a visual impact assessment,
particularly if they are sited within areas of environmental
significance such as SSSIs or AONBs.
This was the case with a large poultry unit
planned in Somerset which was some 7 meters in height at the roof appex.
A thorough site survey
is the key to a
visual impact assessment
and no exceptions were made in this instance.
The report includes photo montages and 3D models
of the proposed development, the software used can virtualize images as
seen from receptors (people living around the area) and give planners an
idea of likely impacts.
2.0
Local Plan & Other Local Documentation
2.1
Taunton Deane District Local Plan
2.2
Blackdown Hills Management Plan 2009-2014
2.2.1
Policies
2.2.2
Strategic Environmental Assessment Objectives
3.0
Natural Landscape Character
4.0
Landscape Character Area
5.0
Landscape and Visual Impacts
5.1
Landscape Impacts
5.1.1
Contrast
5.1.2
High Ground
5.1.3
3D Modelling
5.2
Visual Impacts
5.2.1
Photo Location with “No Change” on Visual Impact
5.2.2
Photo Locations with “Low” Visual Impact
5.2.3
Photos Locations with “Medium” Visual Impact
6.0
Mitigation
7.0
Conclusions
8.0
Certification