Appendix 5.2 - land map data sheets

Environmental Statement

Volume III: Technical Appendices

Appendix 5.2 - LANDMAP data sheets

October 2021

RHOSCROWTHER WIND FARM APPENDIX 5.2 LSVIA Appendices LANDMAP data sheets

SURVEY DETAILS FOR PMBRKVS061

Area Unique ID: PMBRKVS061

Aspect: Visual and Sensory

Area: Castlemartin

Region: Pembrokeshire

Survey Date: 2002-09-26

Level 1: Lowland

Level 2: Rolling Lowland

Level 3: Mosaic Rolling Lowland

Monitoring

Q1 - Date of monitoring? • 2015-02-06

Q1a - Monitoring undertaken by • Stages 1, 2 and 3 change detection, field verification and amendment completed by Bronwen Thomas, in conjunction with the planning authority. Quality Assurance completed by White Consultants.

Q1b - Has this record been updated following monitoring work?

• This record has been updated following monitoring work, there was a real change in the aspect area -views to more industry

Q1c - Change indicated by •

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OS Data, Aerial Photographs

Policies, plans & information resources

Fieldwork

Q1d - What has changed? •

•

•

Description

Condition & Trend

Boundaries

Q1e - Has the information ever been verified in the field?

• Yes - 1:25,000

Q2 - Does this area have a special or functional link with an adjacent area?

• No

Q2a - During which season(s) was fieldwork carried out?

• Late summer

Description

Q3 - Summary Description • The large Aspect Area of Castlemartin contains a rolling agricultural landscape with interspersed woodland areas and small valleys. Red (sandstone) soils underlie the characterise fields and minor

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roads of this area. Borrowed views across the Cleddau estuary are generally attractive, with visual detractors including borrowed views of the power station & oil refinery and views of large pylons within the Aspect Area.

Change detection 2014: From the northern half of this area there are views across the Haven to wind turbines and oil terminals - additional industrial 'clutter'.

Q4 - Physical Form and Elements: Topographic Form?

• Rolling/Undulating

Q5 - Physical Form and Elements: Landcover Pattern?

• Field Pattern/Mosaic

Q6 - Physical form and elements: Settlement pattern

• Scattered Rural/Farm

Q7 - Physical form and elements: Boundary type

• Managed Hedge

Q8 - Aesthetic Qualities: Scale? • Medium

Q9 - Aesthetic Qualities: Sense of Enclosure?

• Open

Q10 - Aesthetic Qualities: Diversity?

• Simple

Q11 - Aesthetic Qualities: Texture?

• Smooth

Q12 - Aesthetic Qualities: Lines? • Angular

Q13 - Aesthetic Qualities: Colour? • Muted

Q14 - Aesthetic Qualities: Balance?

• Balanced

Q15 - Aesthetic Qualities: Unity? • Unity

Q16 - Aesthetic Qualities: Pattern?

• Regular

Q17 - Aesthetic Qualities: Seasonal Interest?

• Mixed

Q18 - Other Factors: Level of Human Access?

• Frequent

Q19 - Other Factors: Night-Time Light Pollution?

• Slight - the settlements of Lamphey and Milton within the Aspect Area create localised light pollution as does the town of Pembroke on the northern boundary of the area, whilst the remainder of the Aspect Area is much less affected.



Q20 - Other Factors: Use of Construction Materials?

• Generally Appropriate

Q21 - What materials? Give Details:

• The majority of the Aspect Area is rural with most residences made of stone with render and slate roofs in the traditional style of the area with some modern additions appearing similar in style and others attractively faced in exposed stone…

Q22 - There are attractive views...

• ...both in and out - the area features an open rural landscape with strong coastal influence and some areas having open, windswept landscapes to the west of the area and a raised position offering views of the estuary bay to the north...

Q23 - There are detractive views...

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•

...both in and out - there are large scale electricity pylons within the Aspect Area that detract from the landscape as do views of the power station and oil refinery to the west of the area...

2014 - additional views to wind turbines and oil terminals across Haven

Q24 - Perceptual and Other Sensory Qualities

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Exposed

Attractive

Remote

Wild - the aspect area is generally settled with an agricultural landscape displaying the traditional use of the land in stone walls and traditional buildings... The western part of the area is more open and exposed with a wild feel to it despite the impact of the industrial elements to the north of this area...

Unattractive

Settled

Q25 - What is the sense of place/local distinctiveness

• Moderate - borrowed views across the Daugleddau estuary and a dune like landscape with views of the oil refinery and power station to the west of the area add to the more general agricultural aspect of the majority of the Aspect Area...

Evaluation

Q26 - Value: • Moderate - the Aspect Area contains a characteristic farmland landscape with small fields and minor roads that is enhanced by borrowed views of the Daugleddau estuary to the west, yet is reduced in value by the impact of pylons and industrial works out to the north...

Q27 - Condition: • Fair - the area is under a generally appropriate level of care with mostly well-kept yet unintensive areas...



Q28 - Trend: • Declining - gradually more visual intrusions of industrial developments around the Haven

Recommendations

Q29 - Existing management • Generally Appropriate

Q30 - Existing management remarks:

• The Aspect Area contains mostly rural landscapes with some scattered small villages and is generally well-managed with some areas including stone walls that are apparently less well-managed...

Q31 - Principal management recommendation:

• Preserve the rural character of the Aspect Area

Q32 - Guideline •

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Medium Term - prevent further encroachment of industrial works into the north of the Aspect Area.

Long Term - preserve the rural character of the aspect area defined by woodland, farmland and coastal and estuarine hinterland.

Q33 - Define the key qualities that should be conserved:

• Coastal aspect and wilderness feel to the western end of the Aspect Area...

Q34 - Define the key qualities that should be enhanced:

• None

Q35 – Define the key qualities that should be changed:

• None

Q36 - Define the key elements that should be conserved:

• Traditional buildings and views of the Daugleddau estuary to the north should be conserved as these enhance the character of the Aspect Area...

Q37 - Define the key elements that should be enhanced:

• Boundaries including stone walls should be more well maintained to ensure their preservation in open exposed areas...

Q38 - Define the key elements that should be changed:

• None

Tolerance to Change

Q39 - Are there any significant • Not known

threats to the current integrity and condition of the visual & sensory features of the area?

Aspect Area Boundary

Q40 - To what level was this information site-surveyed?

• Level 3



Q41 - At 1:10,000, how much of the Aspect Area boundary is precise?

• Some - boundary with VS059 and VS065 defined by relatively greater woodland content, with VS063 by undulating landform...

Q42 - What baseline information source was used for Aspect Area boundary mapping?

• OS Landline

Q43 - If OS Data was used, what was the scale?

• 1:10,000

Q44 - What is the justification for the Aspect Area boundaries?

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The Aspect Area boundary contains the open lowland mosaic of farmland with scattered small settlements in the south west part of Pembrokeshire...

2014 - boundary change to exclude expansion of Pembroke in two places

Bibliography

Q45 - List the key sources used for this assessment

• OS plans and aerial photographs

Evaluation Matrix

Q46 - Evaluation Criteria: Scenic quality

• Moderate - the Aspect Area contains attractive views of rural landscapes with minor roads and small villages crossed in some areas by imposing pylons as well as borrowed views of the Daugleddau estuary beyond the less attractive oil refinery and power station to the north of the area...

Q47 - Evaluation Criteria: • Moderate - the pylons and industrial plants that

Integrity impact on the area do not significantly affect the nature of this rural area with a strong coastal influence in places...

Q48 - Evaluation Criteria: Character

• Moderate - the area is characterised by pleasant farmland with minor lanes and small villages and is enhanced by borrowed estuarine views and a windswept coastal feel to the west...

Q49 - Evaluation Criteria: Rarity • Moderate - the majority of the area is characteristic of rural landscapes in Pembrokeshire yet is of note because of its undeveloped nature and coastal aspect...

Q50 - Evaluation Criteria: Overall Evaluation

• Moderate - the Aspect Area is largely an attractive rural landscape influenced by farming practices both historically and in the present... Small villages and coastal influences add to the value of the area which is, however, reduced by the impact of large pylons close to Pembroke and views of industrial plants to the north of the area...



Q51 - Justification of overall • The overall moderate valuation of the Aspect Area

evaluation has been reached through consideration of the moderate values for all criteria of scenic quality, integrity, character and rarity which reflect the not uncommon agricultural character of the landscape

Assessment

Q52 - Additional Assessments • None

Q53 - Additional Comments • None

LMP 14 & 09

Q54 - LANDMAP derived landscape types (LMP14)

• Valleys and rolling lowland (mosaic 20-50% wooded, hedgerow character)


• Lowland mosaic >20% wooded






Area: Merrion Ranges



Level 1: Lowland

Level 2: Flat Lowland/Levels

Level 3: Flat Open Lowland Farmland

Level 4: Flat Farmland - Levels

Monitoring




• This record remains unchanged following monitoring work

Q1c - Change indicated by • -

Q1d - What has changed? • -


• Yes - 1:25,000


• No


• -

Description

Q3 - Summary Description • The Merrion Ranges Aspect Area is a gently undulating grassland and farmland landscape set in the coastal hinterland on the southern tip of Pembrokeshire... The area has a low level of built development yet is characterised by evidence of former quarries and scattered villages and a military influence on range areas to the north and west of the Aspect Area...




• Levels




• Scattered Rural/Farm


• Mixture



• Open


• Simple


• Medium




• Balanced



• Organised


• Mixed


• Frequent


• Slight - there are some small-scale settlements as well as scattered agricultural and military buildings within the Aspect Area that lead to localised light pollution...




• Traditional stone built cottages and houses with characteristic render and pastel painted colours form the majority of developments, with additions in modern alternative block stone or brick generally decorated to appear similar... Less appropriate modern buildings featuring a high proportion of



metal in sheeting etc... are associated with military and agricultural areas...

Q22 - There are attractive • ...both in and out - the area offers pleasant views

views... of the gently undulating grazed farmland and rough areas of the landscape within and views to the coast out to the south...


• ...within - modern agricultural buildings and military sheds form a minor detractor to the area...


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Attractive

Remote - the aspect area is largely rural yet has a pleasant settled feel with occasional artillery noise disrupting this impression...

Noisy

Settled - the open coastal grassland landscape of the aspect area has a settled feel with strong impressions of the coastal and military aspects through noises of gunfire, coastal wind etc...


• Moderate - the sense of place is identified by the agricultural and military landscape which is enhanced by the coastal aspect and views...

Evaluation

Q26 - Value: • Low - the open agricultural and coastal landscape is reduced in value by the impact of the military range and associated buildings and noise...

Q27 - Condition: • Poor - use of parts of the area as military grounds lead to relatively low levels of care in these areas giving a neglected appearance although this is likely to benefit some wildlife in the area...

Q28 - Trend: • Constant - the area has evidence of previous changes to land use including quarrying and military activities yet appears to be in a fairly stable state at present...

Recommendations



• Some areas are appropriately managed as farmland with small villages, some having attractive buildings retained... Areas of the military range are less well managed...


• Retail [retain?] coastal character with low levels of built development with maintenance of traditional field boundaries...

Q32 - Guideline • Immediate - maintenance hedges/walls



• Long Term - preserve coastal character with low levels of built development


• Coastal aspect and traditional construction methods...


• None


• None


• Field boundaries (hedges and walls) and traditional buildings...


• Walls and hedges that have suffered neglect should be restored with appropriate management including regular cutting hedges and protection from overgrazing vulnerable plants...


• None

Tolerance to Change





• Level 3


• Some - boundary with VS061 defined by generally level landform


• OS Landline


• 1:10,000


• The Aspect Area contains the open lowland farmland with coastal and military influence in this southwest part of Pembrokeshire...

Bibliography





Evaluation Matrix

Q46 - Evaluation Criteria: Scenic • Low - the area has coastal views and contains

quality farmland with low development levels yet is detracted from by the presence of a military range...

Q47 - Evaluation Criteria: Integrity

• Low - the Aspect Area contains key separate zones; with the farmland and scattered settlements to the east and a military range to the west...

Q48 - Evaluation Criteria: • Moderate - the rural agricultural and coastal

Character character of the eastern parts of the Aspect Area is affected significantly by the military influence of the range to the west...

Q49 - Evaluation Criteria: Rarity • Moderate - the Aspect Area is of note for its military influence and underlying coastal farmland landscape...

Q50 - Evaluation Criteria: Overall • Low - the coastal farmland landscape of the area is

Evaluation significantly affected by the influence of the military range located to the western part of the area...

Q51 - Justification of overall evaluation

• The Aspect Area has been given values of low for scenic value and integrity and moderate for character and rarity, resulting in an overall low evaluation and reflecting the areas domination by land use including military activities which overlay an otherwise attractive coastal landscape...

Assessment



LMP 14 & 09


• Valleys, rolling and flat lowland (grassland >50%, open, <20% wooded, lacking hedgerow trees)


• Lowland open >50% grassland, <20% wooded






Area: Angle



Level 1: Lowland

Level 2: Rolling Lowland

Level 3: Open Rolling Lowland

Monitoring




• This record has been updated following monitoring work, there was a real change in the aspect area -views across Haven to detractors.

Q1c - Change indicated by • Fieldwork

Q1d - What has changed? • Description


• Yes - 1:25,000


• Yes - The Aspect Area has close links with the two adjacent bays: West Angle Bay (VS074) and Angle Bay (VS078).

NOTE: NRW confirmed in an email of 24/09/20 that this should refer to VS074: St Ann’s Head (of which West Angle Bay is a part) and VS117: Angle Bay. VS078 is Gelliswick Bay on the north side of the Haven.


• Late summer

Description

Q3 - Summary Description • The Aspect Area of Angle contains some exposed hill tops with scattered farmsteads in an agricultural landscape on the coastal hinterland at the south west extremity of the study area. The open landform and borrowed coastal views give the area a strong coastal feel with a high presence of



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traditional cottage buildings in Angle. Borrowed views over the Cleddau estuary to the oil refinery creates a visual detractor but views to West Angle Bay are attractive.

Change detection 2014: Increase in wind turbines and oil terminal across the Haven has added to visual detractors in northern part of this area.






• Village


• Hedge with Trees



• Exposed


• Simple


• Mixture




• Balanced



• Organised


• Mixed


• Infrequent


• Slight - the village of Angle and the surrounding scattered farmsteads and rural residences cause localised light pollution which is not large scale.






• Most properties are in the attractive traditional style with rendered stone and slate roofs. Some additional properties are constructed in a more modern method with rendered block stone which appears similar to the traditional style. Some recent extensions have utilised exposed stone whilst a more modern style development on the western edge of Angle village has used rendered stone with pastel colours in an attempt to match the surroundings


• ...both in and out - views of attractive cottages, fields, hedgebank bordered lanes and woodland patches within the area are further enhanced by coastal and estuarine views outside of the Aspect Area.


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...both in and out - a small caravan park has a negative visual impact when approached from the west whilst further detractors are provided by telecom masts and by borrowed views of the oil refinery across the estuary.

2014 - wind turbines and oil terminal across the Haven increase views to detractors


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Exposed

Attractive

Tranquil

Sheltered

Safe

Remote

Wild - the inland landscape of village, farmland and small wooded valley contrast with more exposed areas towards the coast.

Settled


• Moderate - borrowed views across the Daugleddau estuary add to the sense of place as do views of the coastline to the north and west.

Evaluation

Q26 - Value: • Moderate - the area of Angle and its surroundings are characterised by traditional agricultural field patterns with hedges and hedgebanks interspersed with small wooded valleys and traditional buildings and has a strong coastal feel.

Q27 - Condition: • Fair - the area has a generally appropriate level of care with areas appearing unintensive yet well maintained.



Q28 - Trend: • Constant - this valuation was considered to be accurate at the time of survey.

Recommendations



• The agricultural management is small scale and varied with wooded valleys and hedgerows maintained and development being generally considerate of traditional techniques.


• Preserve the traditional character of the area.

Q32 - Guideline •

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Medium Term - retain character of Angle village through sensitive, small scale development

Medium Term - seek to minimise the visual impact of industrial works within neighbouring Aspect Areas

Long Term - preserve the traditional coastal and agricultural character of the landscape.


• Traditional management and construction together with the coastal aspect of the area.


• Visual quality of borrowed views to industrial areas


• None


• Traditional buildings, hedgerows and wooded valleys should be conserved as they define the areas character.


• Views of industrial workings within the wider landscape outside the Aspect Area.


• None

Tolerance to Change





• Level 3




• Some - boundary with VS061 defined by relatively low woodland context.


• OS Landline


• 1:10,000


• The Aspect Area boundaries define the coastal agricultural area with evidence of traditional management in south west Pembrokeshire.

Bibliography



Evaluation Matrix


• Moderate - the Aspect Area features attractive views of the traditional buildings and field patterns set among hedges and wooded valleys which is enhanced by the coastal feel and associated views out to sea, except where the oil refinery can be seen to the east.


• High - the Aspect Area has retained a strong sense of the traditional methods of agricultural land management and of building techniques.


• High - the area is characterised by the presence of low levels of development, retention of traditional buildings and field patterns set against a coastal surrounding and interspersed with small wooded valleys.

Q49 - Evaluation Criteria: Rarity • Moderate - the area is of note for its coastal influence and for the degree to which it has retained traditional buildings and field patterns within the landscape.


• Moderate - the agricultural landscape around Angle features traditional buildings and field patterns with scattered wooded valleys and a strong coastal feel yet is negatively affected by its proximity to the nearby oil refinery.


• The overall ''moderate'' evaluation has been reached through consideration of the ''moderate'' values given for scenic quality and rarity and ''high'' values given for integrity and character. This represents the impact of industrial views on this



well situated agricultural landscape on the coastal hinterland.

Assessment



LMP 14 & 09


• Valleys, rolling and flat lowland (grassland >50%, open, <20% wooded, lacking hedgerow trees)


• Lowland open >50% grassland, <20% wooded






Area: Kilpaison Burrows



Level 1: Lowland

Level 2: Coastal

Level 3: Dunes & Dune Slack

Level 4: Dunes & Dune Slack

Monitoring




• This record remains unchanged following monitoring work.




• Yes - 1:25,000


• Yes - the dunes at Kilpaison Burrows have a strong functional link with the adjacent beach (VS081).

NOTE: VS081: Frainslake Sands


• -

Description

Q3 - Summary Description • The Aspect Area is characterised by a large open area on the southwest Pembrokeshire coastal hinterland. Mature sand dunes of marram and rough grasses dominate the landcover of this undulating landscape which has a very strong coastal feel, with some enclosed fields to the inland side of the area. Low key parking areas lie by the minor coastal road with recessive stone-built facilities. Views to



coastal cliffs and beach add to the area's sense of place.




• Mixture


• No settlements


• None



• Exposed


• Simple


• Medium

Q12 - Aesthetic Qualities: Lines? • Curved



• Harmonious



• Random


• Mixed


• Occasional


• Slight - there are no developments within the Aspect Area that may cause light pollution apart from road and car park.


• Appropriate


• Stone and timber.


• ...both in and out - the Aspect Area contains attractive sand dune landscapes and looks out onto the adjacent beach and surrounding coast and sea.




• ...neither in or out - none


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Exposed

Attractive

Tranquil - unspoilt exposed coastal dunes

Sheltered

Remote

Wild - the undulating sand dune landscape of this aspect area leads to an attractive wilderness feel with some areas open and exposed and others more sheltered...


• Strong - the dunes are on a renowned exposed beach- Freshwater West - with associated strong sense of place.

Evaluation

Q26 - Value: • High - the sand dune system offers pleasant naturalistic views, and this is enhanced by views out to the surrounding coast and seascape. The sand dune system of this area is largely unaffected by any detractors from the integrity of the site but may be threatened by extensive use of footpaths leading to erosion if this is not managed. The undulating dune landscape with marram grass vegetation and coastal association give the Aspect Area a strong character. The area is notable for its large and undeveloped area of sand dunes.

Q27 - Condition: • Fair - the dunes appear to be in fairly good condition without significant erosion.

Q28 - Trend: • Constant - the area was considered to be in a constant state regarding its condition and management.

Recommendations



• The area is largely managed in a low-key way with sensible visitor management at its fringes.


• Retain the natural sand dune succession of the area...

Q32 - Guideline • Immediate - preserve the sand dune system through avoiding any developments which would disturb the successional system of dune development...



• Immediate - prevent and where necessary ameliorate footpath erosion across the dune system, through allocating set routes where damage is accepted or rotating routes to allow recovery.


• Tranquillity, unspoilt and undeveloped coastal character of the Aspect Area...


• None


• Restoration [of] naturalistic character should be considered in areas adapted to agricultural fields.


• Natural sand dune succession with marram grass communities to the rear of the burrows should be protected by managing footpath use to reduce erosion and avoiding any development which would disrupt this succession...


• Restoration of agricultural fields to naturalistic dune landscape where opportunities arise...


• None

Tolerance to Change





• Level 3


• All


• OS Landline


• 1:10,000


• The Aspect Area boundaries define the extent of the Kilpaison and Broomhill Burrows sand dunes...



Bibliography



Evaluation Matrix


• High - the sand dune system offers pleasant naturalistic views, and this is enhanced by views out to the surrounding coast and seascape.


• High - the sand dune system of this area is largely unaffected by any detractors from the integrity of the site but may be threatened by extensive use of footpaths leading to erosion if this is not managed...


• High

Q49 - Evaluation Criteria: Rarity • High - the area is notable for its large and undeveloped area of sand dunes...


• High - the sand dune system offers pleasant naturalistic views, and this is enhanced by views out to the surrounding coast and seascape. The sand dune system of this area is largely unaffected by any detractors from the integrity of the site but may be threatened by extensive use of footpaths leading to erosion if this is not managed. The undulating dune landscape with marram grass vegetation and coastal association give the Aspect Area a strong character. The area is notable for its large and undeveloped area of sand dunes.


• All high

Assessment


Q53 - Additional Comments • Consultation with the Landscape Habitats LANDMAP assessment should be undertaken with regards to management changes to the area...

LMP 14 & 09


• Coastal edge, cliffs and islands


• Coast








Area: Estuarine Mud



Level 1: Lowland

Level 2: Coastal

Level 3: Intertidal

Monitoring




• This record remains unchanged following monitoring work.




• Yes - 1:25,000


• Yes - the Aspect Area has links with the adjacent land areas to which the estuary backs onto (VS061 and VS067).

NOTE: VS061: Castlemartin, VS067: Pembroke Dock


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Description

Q3 - Summary Description • The ''Estuarine Mud'' Aspect Area contains a series of intertidal mud flats in various locations around the shores of The Haven. These include mud patches that have formed in association with tidal processes within The Haven itself and areas of outflow, notably the Pembroke River. Small patches of shingle exist within the Aspect Area which is bordered by both agricultural and urban areas.




• Levels


• Water


• No settlements


• None

Q8 - Aesthetic Qualities: Scale? • Large


• Open


• Simple


• Smooth

Q12 - Aesthetic Qualities: Lines? • Sinuous



• Balanced



• Regular


• Mixed


• Infrequent


• Slight - adjacent towns and industrial plants have some impact on the light levels in the Aspect Area.


• Appropriate


• None present


• ...both in and out - the estuaries feature attractive mudflats at low tide, often with feeding birds evident and a pleasant sheet of water at high tide. Borrowed views of the surrounding Haven are also available.



Q23 - There are detractive • ....out - the urban areas of Pembroke Dock and

views... Milford Haven can be seen from the area as can the large-scale oil refineries and other industrial plants around the Haven.


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Attractive

Tranquil

Sheltered - the aspect areas feature a naturalistic environment of intertidal mud with changing sights and sounds (particularly the evocative calls of wading birds) which are generally pleasant

Smell

Unattractive

Noisy


• Strong - the sense of place is influenced by views of the Haven and its developed areas of town and industry and by the estuarine mudflats within.

Evaluation

Q26 - Value: • High - the Aspect Area features a series of valuable ecosystems that offer a close naturalistic experience for the likely visitor.

Q27 - Condition: • Fair - the area is under an appropriate level of low maintenance being changed daily by the natural process of the tide.

Q28 - Trend: • Constant - the area was felt to be in a constant state at the time of survey, in terms of its management and condition.

Recommendations



• The area is apparently under an appropriate low level of management with some use for boat mooring.


• Preserve the areas through continued uninterrupted intertidal processes.

Q32 - Guideline •

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Immediate - protect the areas from pollution incidents that may result from surrounding industrial or dock activities in order to preserve the wildlife value of the area and the positive sensory features of this including bird song.

Long Term - preserve the estuarine character of the area through allowing continued natural intertidal processes across the area.




• Intertidal and undeveloped character of the mudflats.


• None


• None


• The open mudflats with their tidal flow should be protected from any oil spills or other chemical spills that may be a risk from local industry and should remain open from any barrages.


• None


• None

Tolerance to Change





• Level 3


• Most


• OS Landline


• 1:10,000


• The Aspect Area boundaries define the areas of intertidal mud flats around the Haven.

Bibliography





Evaluation Matrix


• High - the mudflats of the Aspect Area offer an attractive sight with feeding wading birds at low tide and tranquil sheets of water at high tide as well as views of the surrounding Haven detracted from by heavy industry and urban development.


• High - there do not appear to be any current threats to the integrity of these mudflats.


• High - the intertidal mudflats have a very strong character defined by the changing tidal influence and views of the Haven.

Q49 - Evaluation Criteria: Rarity • High - the Aspect Area is of note as a series of intertidal mudflats which are of high landscape and wildlife value.


• High - the Aspect Area contains a series of attractive intertidal mud flats around the Haven.


• The overall evaluation of ''high'' for this Aspect Area has been reached through consideration of the ''high'' values given to each of the criteria of scenic quality, integrity, character and rarity which demonstrates the value of this uncommon landscape type.

Assessment


Q53 - Additional Comments • Any potential plans for the area which may impact on the management of these sites should take into account the findings of the Landscape Habitats LANDMAP assessment.

LMP 14 & 09




• Coast






Area: Angle Bay



Level 1: Lowland

Level 2: Coastal

Level 3: Intertidal

Monitoring




• This record has been updated following monitoring work, there was a real change in the aspect area -views to turbines.

Q1c - Change indicated by •

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OS Data, Aerial Photographs

Policies, plans & information resources

Fieldwork

Q1d - What has changed? • Description


• Yes - 1:25,000


• Yes - the Aspect Area has strong functional links with the adjacent area of Angle (VS065).


• -

Description

Q3 - Summary Description • The Angle Bay Aspect Area forms one of two bays adjacent to the village of Angle, this being to the east of the village. The bay has a broad sweeping form with a mud and sand cover sheltered by and set back between two rocky outcrops. The area has some borrowed views of the Haven which are restricted by the sheltered nature of the bay. The area is affected by the visual detractor of the oil



refinery nearby and by views across the Haven to industry and wind turbines.


• Levels


• Water


• No settlements


• None



• Enclosed


• Uniform


• Mixture

Q12 - Aesthetic Qualities: Lines? • Curved



• Harmonious



• Regular


• Mixed


• Infrequent


• Slight - the adjacent area of Angle with its village houses border onto the bay but are largely shielded from it by the landform and by vegetation... Views of the oil refinery outside of the area are lit at night but this does not extend into the area...


• Appropriate


• None present



Q22 - There are attractive • ...both in and out - the pleasant curved bay with

views... sandy and muddy levels and rocky outcrops is visually attractive and offers further pleasant views out to the Haven...

Q23 - There are detractive • ....out - the borrowed views of the oil refinery are

views...

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a detractor...

2014 - plus wind turbines on shoreline across the Haven


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Attractive

Tranquil

Sheltered

Safe - the bay to the east of Angle village is sheltered by its curved nature between the protecting headlands of Angle Point and Sawdern Point...

Unattractive


• Moderate - the areas sense of place is defined by Muddy and sand beach sheltered between two small headlands and having views out to the Haven...

Evaluation

Q26 - Value: • High - the Aspect Area is an attractive sandy/ muddy bay with rocky outcrops set back from the Haven which is seen in views that are mostly attractive but are affected by the presence of the nearby oil refinery and wind turbines.

Q27 - Condition: • Fair - the area is under an appropriate low level of maintenance being strongly influenced by natural tidal processes...

Q28 - Trend: • Constant - the area was felt to be in a constant state of management and condition at the survey time...

Recommendations



• The area is under little active management which is appropriate as a beach location... The main human intervention is the placing and use of boat moorings low on the beach...


• Preserve and enhance coastal quality of the bay...

Q32 - Guideline • Long Term - preserve the coastal character of the bay through avoiding development within the area.




• Coastal and relatively undeveloped nature of the Aspect Area.


• Visual features outside of the Aspect Area by screening the oil refinery if possible...


• None.


• Sandy and rocky beach with views of the Haven.


• The view of the oil refinery should be reduced if possible.


• None

Tolerance to Change





• Level 3


• All


• OS Landline


• 1:10,000


• The Aspect Area boundaries identify the sandy and rock of Angle Bay...

Bibliography



Evaluation Matrix

Q46 - Evaluation Criteria: Scenic • Moderate - the Aspect Area contains an attractive

quality sand/ mud beach with rocky outcrops and small boats moored on the lower shore... Attractive



views of the Haven outside the area are reduced in significance by views of the nearby oil refinery to the east...


• High - the Aspect Area itself is not affected by any processes or elements acting as detractors to its integrity...


• High - the area has a strong character defined by its sand/ mud beach with rocky outcrops, coastal location and views out to the surrounding Haven.

Q49 - Evaluation Criteria: Rarity • Moderate - the bay is of some note for its sheltered and undeveloped nature in close proximity to developed areas...


• High - the Aspect Area consists of an attractive mud and sand bay with rocky outcrops in a sheltered location and having views out through two rocky headlands to the Haven, yet is negatively affected by its proximity to the nearby oil refinery and wind turbines.


• The overall moderate evaluation has been reached following consideration of the moderate values awarded to the areas scenic quality and rarity and its high values for integrity and character... This portrays the impact that the surrounding industrial area has on the feel of the attractive bay...

Assessment



LMP 14 & 09




• Coast

NOTE: NRW confirmed in an email on 24/09/20 that the overall evaluation (Q50) for PMBRKVS117: Angle Bay should now be “Moderate” as per the justification (Q51).


Documents

Appendix 5.2 - land map data sheets