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5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS
11.4 PHOTOSHEETS AND DESCRIPTION OF VISUAL IMPACT
Figure 11-1 shows the location of the existing composting facility and the proposed facility
extension and indicates the areas along roads in the vicinity of the site from which the existing
facility is intermittently visible. Please note that due to topography, garden or other vegetation, the
site is not visible from all residences and locations along these parts of the roads.
The seasonal effects of hedgerows and trees in winter, the effects of distance and weather conditions
will also affect the visibility of the proposed extension.
The greatest visual impacts are likely to occur on a small number of identified views (Plate 8,9,10 & 11
on Photo sheet 2) from roads on elevated ground to the northeast and east of the site as indicated on
Figure 11-1.
Impacts on Identified Views
Photoplates 1, 2 and 3
There would be some slightly negative and temporary impact on views in this area during the
construction period due to increased traffic around the entrance. However, the coniferous plantation
and the rolling nature of the topography completely screen the location of the proposed extension from
views to the south west of the site and around the site entrance, and therefore there will be no long
term visual impact resulting from the extension on these views.
Predicted visual impact
Quality of impact: neutral
Duration of impact: long term
Significance of impact: none
Photoplate 4
There are no views of the site of the proposed extension from the R162 to the south west of the site
due to the nature of the topography and intervening vegetation.
Predicted visual impact
Quality of impact: neutral
Duration of impact: long term
Significance of impact: none
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