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M1 Junction 19 Improvement

Supplementary Note 4

Landscape

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REPORT CONTROL SHEET PROJECT NAME: M1 Junction 19 Improvement REPORT TITLE: Supplementary Note 4 Landscape REPORT REFERENCE: B0531000/ID/195 Version

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Prepared By: Date

Checked By: Date

Reviewed By: Date

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Draft Rev 0 Richard Waddell 05/07/12

Susan Moore 06/07/12

Barry Moore 06/07/12

Peter Kirk 11/07/12

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Rev 1 Richard Waddell 19/07/12

Susan Moore 20/07/12

Barry Moore 20/07/12

Tim Worrall 03/08/12

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M1 JUNCTION 19 IMPROVEMENT SUPPLEMENTARY NOTE 4 LANDSCAPE

CONTENTS 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY......................................................................................................1

2. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................3

2.1 Background...............................................................................................................3 2.2 Previous Conclusions from Environmental Statement ...............................................4

3. CHANGES SINCE 2010.......................................................................................................7

3.1 Regulatory Framework ..............................................................................................7 3.2 Policies and Plans.....................................................................................................7 3.3 Methodology and Guidance.......................................................................................9 3.4 New Data Inputs......................................................................................................10 3.5 Updates to Baseline ................................................................................................10 3.6 Design Changes......................................................................................................11 3.7 Catthorpe Viaduct Replacement..............................................................................14

4. ASSESSMENT REVIEW....................................................................................................15 4.1 Environmental Impacts............................................................................................15 4.2 Significance of Effects .............................................................................................20 4.3 Indication of Difficulties Encountered.......................................................................21

5. IMPLICATIONS OF CHANGE............................................................................................23

5.1 Summary of Results ................................................................................................23 5.2 Significance.............................................................................................................23 5.3 Concluding Statement of Continuing Validity of the ES ...........................................23

6. REFERENCES...................................................................................................................25 FIGURES ES Figure 4.5 (Rev 7, June 2012) Areas of Vegetation Lost ES Figures 4.6 – 4.11 (Rev 4, August 2012) Visual Impact Assessment APPENDICES Appendix D Visual Impact Schedules


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B0531000_ID_195 – EIA Supplementary Note 4 Landscape Rev 1 FINAL Page 1

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 The Highways Agency has proposed improvements to Junction 19 of the M1 where the

M1, M6 and A14 converge including changes to the Local Road Network, referred to as ‘the scheme’. Draft Orders were published for the scheme, together with an Environmental Statement (ES) in February 2010. The published ES remains the formal report of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the scheme required by The Highways (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 20071.

1.2 This supplementary note provides a review of the Landscape Chapter (Chapter 4) in the

published ES. It identifies any changes since publication in terms of the regulatory framework, policies and plans, methodology and guidance, baseline data and project design. To ensure that the impact of the scheme is fully considered and presented at any future Public Inquiry, this note then assesses the environmental implications of any such changes for the published ES. It deals with three interrelated strands:-

• landscape character sensitivity, in particular its sensitivity to change • visual sensitivity in terms of the visual impact on views from settlements, individual

properties and other locations • landscape value in terms of designations, scenic value and tranquillity.

1.3 The original baseline surveys and fieldwork were undertaken between 2005 and 2009 and

reported in a series of assessments following the guidance in DMRB Volume 11, Section 3, Part 5 Landscape Effects2 and current best practice guidance published by the Countryside Agency and Scottish Natural Heritage3 and by the Landscape Institute and the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment4. Since publication of the ES DMRB Volume 11, Part 52 has been replaced in England by the Highways Agency’s Interim Advice Note (IAN) 135/10 Landscape and Visual Effects5. The IAN reflects the current best practice guidance, which has already been used in the preparation of the published ES.

1.4 The review of the landscape chapter has included a further site survey, carried out in May

2012, to identify any changes to the landscape or to visual impact receptors since 2009. The implication of these changes is described in detail in Section 4. There are no significant changes to the landscape. In terms of visual receptors, an additional property has been identified on the edge of Swinford, together with ten new 2-storey properties on the northern edge of Lilbourne.

1.5 The review has also considered changes to the project since 2010, described in Section

3.6 of this note. In landscape terms the most noticeable differences to the engineering proposals are the omission of the Shawell Road overbridge replacement and the omission of previously proposed gantries along the A14. The implications of these changes are described in detail in Section 4.

1.6 The mitigation measures shown on Figure B Environmental Master Plan, included in

Supplementary Note 11 Figures, remain the same in principle. The main difference is that some areas of earth shaping and mounding have been raised in profile to assist the earthworks balance.

1.7 There are no additional adverse impacts on the landscape to those assessed and

reported in the ES.



1.8 The changes in baseline, as described at Section 3.5, have resulted in an increase in the number of individual dwellings identified as being impacted by the proposals. However, all additional dwellings identified are considered to have a Neutral visual impact.

1.9 The changes to the design of signs and gantries, as described at Section 3.6, have

resulted in an overall reduction in the number of dwellings and Public Rights of Way that are adversely affected by the proposals.

1.10 Changes to the design, including the omission of the proposed Shawell Road bridge

replacement, have also resulted in a reduction in the scale of the works and in the extent of existing vegetation that would be removed. This would reduce the impact on the character of the landscape surrounding the junction however, this has not changed the overall assessment of impact and effects.

1.11 The overall significance of effect has not changed from that reported in the ES. 1.12 The review confirms that the published ES continues to be a valid assessment, of the

impacts and effects of the scheme, for the landscape.



2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 Background 2.1.1 The Highways Agency has proposed improvements to Junction 19 of the M1 where the

M1, M6 and A14 converge including changes to the Local Road Network, referred to as ‘the scheme’. Draft Orders were published for the scheme, together with an Environmental Statement (ES) in February 2010. The published ES remains the formal report of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the scheme required by The Highways (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 20071.

2.1.2 This supplementary note provides a review of the Landscape Chapter (Chapter 4) in the

published ES. It identifies any changes since publication in terms of the regulatory framework, policies and plans, methodology and guidance, baseline data and project design. To ensure that the impact of the scheme is fully considered and presented at any future Public Inquiry, this note then assesses the environmental implications of any such changes for the published ES.

2.1.3 The original baseline surveys and fieldwork were undertaken between 2005 and 2009 and

reported in a series of assessments following the guidance in DMRB Volume 11, Section 3, Part 5 Landscape Effects2 and current best practice guidance published by the Countryside Agency and Scottish Natural Heritage3 and by the Landscape Institute and the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment4. Since publication of the ES DMRB Volume 11, Part 52 has been replaced in England by the Highways Agency’s Interim Advice Note (IAN) 135/10 Landscape and Visual Effects5. The IAN reflects the current best practice guidance, which has already been used in the preparation of the published ES.

2.1.4 The review of the landscape chapter has included a further site survey, carried out in May

2012, to identify any changes to the landscape or to visual impact receptors since 2009. 2.1.5 It has also considered changes to the project since 2010, described in Section 3.6. In

landscape terms the most noticeable differences to the engineering proposals are the omission of the Shawell Road overbridge replacement, and the omission of previously proposed gantries on the A14.

2.1.6 The mitigation measures shown on Figure B Environmental Master Plan remain the same

in principle. The main difference is that some areas of earth shaping and mounding have been raised in profile to assist the earthworks balance. A revised version is included in Supplementary Note 11 Figures, which updates the plans in Volume 1, Appendix 1 of the ES.

2.1.7 The 2010 Environmental Statement sets out the methodology used for the landscape

assessment and provided a full description of the baseline environment in terms of its:-

• landscape character sensitivity, in particular its sensitivity to change • visual sensitivity in terms of the visual impact on views from settlements, individual

properties and other locations • landscape value in terms of designations, scenic value and tranquillity



2.2 Previous Conclusions from Environmental Statement 2.2.1 Conclusions set out in the published ES are summarised using the three headings set out

above as follows. Landscape Character Sensitivity 2.2.2 At present established planting within the highway and adjacent woodlands helps to

integrate the junction and to screen the traffic. Planting in combination with Catthorpe Hill is able to give the setting some dominance.

2.2.3 The impact of the proposals would be offset effectively by the presence of the existing

junction and other detractors in the area. The proposed layout is in scale with the existing junction and its maximum height is similar.

2.2.4 The loss of the roadside vegetation is significant, but there would be opportunities for

significant new planting adding to existing stock, supporting the objectives of County landscape character assessments. The proposals would be consistent with objectives and key issues raised by Leicestershire County Council and Harborough District Council.

2.2.5 New infrastructure would not break the skyline at Catthorpe Hill. Although gantries and

new structures would provide an additional urbanising element, it is not considered that the proposals, in combination with the retention of substantial areas of vegetation, would alter significantly the relationship between the junction and surrounding area. The infrastructure would not become a more dominant feature, but before mitigation could take effect it would have a Moderate Adverse impact.

2.2.6 Given the importance of the setting in the local context, assessed as of Medium capacity

to accommodate change, the overall effect in terms of landscape character for the opening year, Year 0, would be Moderate Adverse.

2.2.7 In the longer term, taking into account the establishment of planting, including positive

additions to woodland land cover, the impact magnitude 15 years after opening, at Year 15 would be reduced resulting in an overall Neutral effect.

2.2.8 Taking into account the Medium capacity of the landscape to change, the overall

significance of effect would be Moderate Adverse for Year 0 and Neutral for Year 15. Visual Sensitivity Views from Settlements and Individual Dwellings 2.2.9 In Year 0, 23 out of the 87 properties counted would experience a Slight Adverse impact

with four Moderate and six Substantial. The greatest number would have a Neutral effect. That is considered to be a magnitude of Minor Adverse.

2.2.10 By Year 15 when planting proposals have mitigated the effects for the majority of

properties, 80 out of 87 would be experiencing Neutral or Slight Adverse, with only seven remaining at a Moderate level. This is considered to be equivalent to an overall Negligible Adverse magnitude.



Views from Public Rights of Way 2.2.11 There are some Substantial impacts associated with the project. Several impacts are

Slight and considered to reduce to Neutral as planting takes effect. 2.2.12 Given that some substantial impacts have been identified, the overall magnitude of impact

is considered to be Moderate Adverse for Year 0, reducing in time to Minor Adverse. Views from Cultural Heritage Features 2.2.13 The magnitude of the impact from the descriptions above for Year 0 would be Minor

Adverse. By Year 15, with the growth of planting, the impact would reduce to Negligible Adverse.

Summary 2.2.14 The overall impact of visual sensitivity is considered to be Moderate Adverse for Year 0

and Negligible Adverse for Year 15. Taking into account capacity, the overall significance of effect would be Moderate Adverse for Year 0 and Slight Adverse for Year 15.

Landscape Value 2.2.15 Taking into account the designation of Stanford Park as a Registered Park and Garden,

the scenic value of the study area which varies between ‘ordinary’ and ‘good’ landscape and its general lack of tranquillity, the overall magnitude of impact is considered to be Minor Adverse for both Years 0 and 15.

2.2.16 This would result in a significance of effect of Slight Adverse for Years 0 and 15. Conclusion 2.2.17 Taking all three strands of the landscape assessment together, the overall significance of

effect for the M1 Junction 19 Improvement, taking the Catthorpe Viaduct Replacement (CVR) into account, is Moderate Adverse for Year 0 before mitigation takes effect, reducing to Slight Adverse for Year 15.

2.2.18 The ES confirms that the design of the project, and in particular the mitigation measures,

would protect the character of the landscape and minimise adverse impacts and loss of features.

2.2.19 The proposals are consistent with objectives set out by the local authorities to:-

• conserve and enhance visual character • conserve and increase woodland cover • conserve and strengthen the hedgerow pattern.



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3. CHANGES SINCE 2010 3.1 Regulatory Framework 3.1.1 There are no changes to the Regulatory Framework that will affect the Landscape

Assessment. 3.2 Policies and Plans International and National Policies 3.2.1 There continue to be no landscape designations coinciding with the proposals. 3.2.2 Planning Policy Statement 7 (PPS7) Sustainable Development in Rural Areas6, described

in the ES, which requires planning authorities to protect and where possible enhance the quality and character of the countryside, has been withdrawn. It is superseded by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)7 published in March 2012.

3.2.3 The NPPF sets out a presumption in favour of sustainable development, where economic,

social and environmental roles are mutually dependant. The environmental role includes contributing to protecting and enhancing our natural, built and historic environment.

3.2.4 Section 7 of the NPPF, ‘Requiring good design’, looks for developments that are visually

attractive as a result of good architecture and appropriate landscaping. Section 11, ‘Conserving and enhancing the natural environment’, seeks to protect and enhance valued landscapes.

3.2.5 The objective for the landscape assessment, set out in the ES, to protect the character of

the landscape and to minimise adverse visual impacts, remains consistent with the NPPF. The ES also confirms that the proposals are consistent with objectives set by the local authorities to conserve and enhance visual character, to conserve and increase woodland cover, and to conserve and strengthen the hedgerow pattern. This remains the case.

Regional and Local Policies Regional 3.2.6 The Localism Act (November 2011)8 has abolished the regional planning tier and, once

formally revoked, Regional Spatial Strategies will no longer form part of the Development Plan. Until that time, the Government’s intention to abolish Regional Spatial Strategies is a material consideration for decision makers but until they are revoked they remain part of the development plan under Section 36.

3.2.7 Therefore, there have been no changes to the Regional Spatial Strategies and they still

form part of the Development Plan, with relevant policies of the Regional Spatial Strategy for the West Midlands (2008)9 remaining as described in the ES.

3.2.8 The relevant policies of the East Midlands Regional Plan (2009)10 also remain as

described in the ES.



3.2.9 The policies deal with the protection of the Region’s landscape. Their aim is to protect and enhance the character and appearance of the landscape, promote green infrastructure and protect the historic environment.

Local Daventry District Council 3.2.10 There have been no changes to the Daventry District Council Local Development

Framework11. The saved policies dealing with landscape issues remain as described in the ES.

3.2.11 Work has commenced on the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy which is due to

be adopted in October 2013. Once adopted the Core Strategy will replace some of the Daventry District Local Plan (1997)12 saved policies.

Harborough District Council 3.2.12 Harborough District Council adopted its Core Strategy13 on the 14th November 2011. 3.2.13 The following Core Strategy policies are considered relevant to landscape:

• CS8: Protecting and Enhancing Green Infrastructure, which seeks to enhance and protect the landscape

• CS9: Addressing Climate Change, which highlights the need to ensure that the impact of the development on local landscape character and historic landscape character is minimised

• CS11: Promoting Design and Built Heritage, which seeks to make the most of natural assets and safeguard areas of historic landscape.

3.2.14 The adoption of the Core Strategy has replaced a large number of saved policies in the

Harborough District Local Plan (April 2001)14. The following saved policies were identified previously as being relevant to landscape:

• EV19: Protection of Trees, which seeks to protect and replace trees affected by

development • EV20: Landscaping, which requires that all development proposals are accompanied

by detailed landscape plans. 3.2.15 Saved policies EV19 and EV20 have now been superseded by Core Strategy Policy

CS11. Rugby Borough Council 3.2.16 Rugby Borough Council adopted its Core Strategy on the 21st June 201115. 3.2.17 The following Core Strategy policy is considered relevant to landscape:

• CS16: Sustainable Design, which aims to enhance and protect the built and natural

environment.



3.2.18 The adoption of the Core Strategy has replaced a number of saved policies in the Rugby

Borough Local Plan (2006)16. The following saved policies were identified previously as being relevant to landscape;

• GP1: Appearance and Design of Development • GP2: Landscaping • GP3: Loss of Amenity • E5: Landscape and Settlement Character • E9: Development Affecting Trees, Woodlands and Hedgerows

All are relevant to landscape issues.

3.2.19 The policies require a high quality of design and landscape plans which help the proposed

development form an integral part of its surroundings. 3.2.20 Saved policies GP2, GP3 and E5 have all been superseded by Core Strategy Policy

CS16. However, Policy GP1: Appearance and Design of Development remains a saved policy and has not been superseded.

3.2.21 On review, and having discussed the matter with Rugby Borough Council, it has been

confirmed that Policy E9: Development Affecting Trees, Woodlands and Hedgerows is not a saved policy and is therefore no longer relevant.

North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit 3.2.22 Due to the distance of this authority’s boundaries from the scheme, it is considered that its

policies do not require review. 3.3 Methodology and Guidance 3.3.1 Since the publication of the ES in 2010, an Interim Advice Note (IAN) has been published,

135/10: Landscape and Visual Effects Assessment5, to replace Volume 11, Section 3, Part 5 of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)2.

3.3.2 The IAN includes the following:-

• current best practice guidance including Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (GLVIA) published jointly by the Landscape Institute and the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment4, and Landscape Character Assessment Guidance for England and Scotland, published by the former Countryside Agency and Scottish Natural Heritage3

• alternative methods for simple or detailed assessments • a requirement that in determining the potential significance of any effect, the sensitivity

of the receiving landscape, and its capacity to accommodate change without unacceptable adverse effects on its character, must be considered.

3.3.3 The published ES takes into account the best practice guidance referred to and provides

a detailed assessment. It also assesses the sensitivity and capacity of the landscape using the method set out in Topic Paper 6 published by the Countryside Agency and Scottish Natural Heritage17.



3.3.4 IAN 135/10 does include some indicative criteria to define magnitude of impact,

landscape sensitivity and significance of effect. These vary to some extent from those in the ES, but are similar in principle and are not proscriptive. The criteria in the published ES remain fit for purpose and are retained for consistency in this review.

3.3.5 It is considered therefore that the ES complies with the requirements of IAN 135/10. 3.4 New Data Inputs 3.4.1 There are no new data inputs for the landscape assessment. 3.5 Updates to Baseline Landscape Context 3.5.1 The general description of the local landscape context provided in the ES remains

unchanged, aside from the completed replacement of the Catthorpe Viaduct (CVR). 3.5.2 As noted in Section 3.7 below, the removal of minor areas of previously existing

vegetation, to enable works to CVR, have had a Negligible Adverse impact on the relationship between the junction and the surrounding landscape.

3.5.3 A walkover survey was carried out, on the 1st, 2nd and 4th May 2012, to assess and

confirm the condition of vegetative screens and the location of receptors affected by the scheme.

Vegetative Cover 3.5.4 The condition of existing vegetative screens remained largely unchanged to that

described in the ES. One amendment is that the strip of planting, recorded as recent in the ES (to the west of receptor reference B1 on Figure 4.6), has established well and now provides a partial screen of the M1 for most of the properties forming this group, particularly in the summer months.

Location of Receptors 3.5.5 All of the receptors described in the ES remain evident, along with the addition of the

following, highlighted on Figure 4.6:-

• Receptor group B1: An additional property, number 10 Chapel Fields, was identified as having glimpses through existing vegetation, toward the M1 to the west.

• New receptor group D3, Old Inn Court, Lilbourne: Ten 2-storey properties have been built on the northern edge of Lilbourne, eight of which have views looking north toward the River Avon Viaduct.



3.6 Design Changes Introduction 3.6.1 Since the ES was published in 2010, there have been some revisions to the engineering

proposals and contractor’s working space. These are relatively minor in extent and in principle the layout for the junction improvement is very similar to that illustrated in the ES.

3.6.2 As set out in Supplementary Note 5, Materials, the earthworks balance has been

considered in more detail. The ES confirms an overall balance, which avoids the large scale export or import of soils. The more detailed assessment has now identified an overall surplus, much of which as described below, can be accommodated on site. Approximately 50,000 cubic metres of surplus still remains and it is a project objective to reduce this to an overall balance at detailed design stage. However, a precautionary view is taken for the ES and it is assumed at this stage that the 50,000 cubic metres would have to be taken offsite.

3.6.3 The mitigation measures shown on Figure B, the Environmental Master Plan, also remain

the same in principle. The main difference is that some areas of earth shaping within the junction and mounding adjacent to the M1-A14 eastbound link, intended to screen views from Swinford, have been raised in profile to assist the overall earthworks balance and to minimise the need to take material offsite.

3.6.4 All of this work is proposed within the published draft CPO boundary and has the following

benefits in landscape terms:-

• Raising levels between the links helps to integrate the proposals with their landscape setting, giving greater height to the proposed planting and creating a more positive division between the carriageways.

• It makes some improvement to the screening of views from Swinford. 3.6.5 The most noticeable difference to the engineering proposals is the omission of the

Shawell Road overbridge replacement and the omission of previously proposed gantries along the A14. The gantries are replaced by Advance Direction Signs at the side of the carriageway. There are also some amendments to the location of gantries and signs compared with the published proposals. Revised proposals for gantry locations are illustrated on Figure N Gantry Locations in Supplementary Note 11.

3.6.6 Elsewhere the engineering changes are confined to changes to carriageway and verge

widths and to earthwork profiles, with relatively minor implications in environmental terms. 3.6.7 As reported in the ES, offsite planting was discussed with landowners at a series of

meetings held in June and July 2009. No landowners have yet committed themselves to offsite planting, though some have indicated that they would like to consider proposals at a later stage of the project. Further consultation would take place in advance of construction.

3.6.8 Similarly, it is reported in the ES that, with the agreement of landowners, it is anticipated

that hedges would also be planted as accommodation works on the boundary of the Local Road Network. Further consultation would take place to confirm this in advance of construction.



3.6.9 The contractor’s working space requirements are also similar in principle to those set out in the ES. Construction laydown and storage areas associated with the Shawell Road bridge replacement have been omitted, though it remains the intention to use the existing road bridge as a temporary haul road. The area of the site compound is similar, but its function has been changed to a satellite compound. The main site office, established during the Catthorpe Viaduct Replacement, would remain at Misterton Depot, adjacent to the northbound carriageway of M1, as illustrated on Figure M1 Diversion Routes: M1 & M6 included in Supplementary Note 11. The depot is an existing highway facility and its use as a site office has no additional impact in landscape terms.

3.6.10 Any drawings included in this Supplementary Note are in accordance with the revised

layout. 3.6.11 Revised versions of Figure B Environmental Master Plan, Figure G Areas Required

During Construction, Figure H Cross Sections, showing earthwork profiles and Figure N Gantry Locations are included in Supplementary Note 11, Figures, which updates the plans in Volume 1, Appendix 1 of the ES.

Engineering Design Changes 3.6.12 The engineering design changes are:-

M6 –A14 Link 3.6.13 Verge widths have been reduced by between two and four metres on the south side of the

link and the level of the carriageway below M1 has been raised by 300mm. This has the effect of reducing the width of the cutting and the spans of bridges carrying the M1 and M6 –M1 Southbound Link over this section. This change does not affect land take and any differences to the appearance of the scheme would be marginal.

M6 - M1 Southbound Link

3.6.14 The southbound diverge from the M6 has been moved some 250 metres to the east. This

has avoided the need to lengthen the Shawell Lane underbridge described in the ES and places the link slightly closer to the M6. This in turn enables the Local Road Network running parallel to the link to be realigned to the south, reducing agricultural landtake by 0.49 ha and resulting in minor reductions to vegetation and hedgerow loss. As above, any differences to the appearance of the scheme would be marginal.

M1 – A14 Links. 3.6.15 Merges and diverges have been reduced in length and width, both on and off the M1 to

the north of the junction, and on and off the A14 to the east of the junction. 3.6.16 For the M1 this means that the merges and diverges can now be accommodated to the

south of the Shawell Road bridge, avoiding the need to replace the structure and allowing retention of all associated vegetation and hedgerows. It results in a saving of 1.02 ha. of land previously required for the new bridge embankments, working space, widened carriageways and earthworks and has implications for the landscape assessment as set out in Section 4 of this Supplementary Note.

3.6.17 For the A14, the changes to merges and diverges results in a slight narrowing of the

carriageway requirements which reduces the need to take land to the south of A14 within



the flood plain and results in a reduction to vegetation and hedgerow loss. To the north of the A14, the change enables the earthworks balance to be improved and the proposed landscape measures to be improved slightly, increasing the height of proposed mounding by 0.5 metres and increasing the available width for planting. The change results in a slight reduction in landtake of 0.05 hectares.

3.6.18 In addition, the whole of the M1-A14 Eastbound Link has been reduced in width from two

lanes plus hard shoulder, to one lane plus hard shoulder, allowing the adjacent landscape mounding to be raised in profile slightly to assist the earthworks balance. The highway boundary and land take remains unchanged.

Earthworks Balance 3.6.19 As set out above, a more detailed assessment of the earthwork quantities has now

identified an overall surplus. 3.6.20 Much of this can be used within the site to create some enhancement of the landscape

proposals. Proposed screen mounding adjacent to the M1 to A14 Eastbound Link and to the north of the A14 has been increased in height by approximately 0.5 metres. The opportunity has also been taken to raise the profile of earth shaping within the junction between the various free flow links. The areas are identified on the revised Figure G Areas Required During Construction, Figure B Environmental Master Plan and Figure H Cross Sections, but include land between:-

• M6 and the M6-M1 Southbound Link • M1 and both A14 Links • M6-M1 Southbound Link and A14-M1 Northbound Link

3.6.21 Taking these measures into account, it is anticipated as a worst case scenario that

approximately 50,000 cubic metres of earth would need to be taken offsite. The location would be determined at detailed design stage when the final quantities could be calculated. The implications for site waste management planning are set out in Supplementary Note 5, Materials.

Signs and Gantries 3.6.22 The amended proposals for signs and gantries are illustrated on Figure N, in

Supplementary Note 11, Figures. They have implications for the landscape assessment set out in Section 4 of this Supplementary Note.

3.6.23 The changes to the M1-A14 Link merges and diverges result in the removal of five

proposed ‘superspan’ gantries from the A14 east of the junction. Verge mounted Advance Directional Signs would be provided instead.

3.6.24 There are also changes to the locations of new gantries, cantilevered Variable Message

Signs (VMS) and Advance Direction Signs (ADS), along the M1 to the north of the junction and along the M6 to the west of the junction. However, these changes are considered to be minor in terms of impacts on the landscape, with effects recorded on the Visual Impact Schedules at Appendix D.



Contractor’s Working Space. 3.6.25 As illustrated on Figure G Areas Required for Construction in Supplementary Note 11, the

following changes have been made to the contractor’s working space and materials storage:-

• Construction lay-down and working areas associated with works to the Shawell Road

Bridge would no longer be required, reducing temporary land take by 0.28ha. • The existing Shawell Road Bridge would be used as a temporary haul road, controlled

by traffic signals, to enable the transfer of soil and bulk materials across M1. Land is included in the CPO for the haul route to the east of M1. Land already in the HA’s ownership would be used on the west side.

• The site compound at Rugby Road would be retained, as a satellite compound to complement the existing Misterton depot. The entire area is still required to accommodate offices, plant, materials and soil storage.

• An area adjacent to the M6-M1 Southbound Link, required for CVR, has now fulfilled its purpose and can be omitted.

• Some working space within the permanent landtake, required for the Shawell Lane underbridge, is no longer required, but a small area of temporary land has been retained as a satellite compound for the Local Road Network (LRN) construction, including plant and materials storage.

• There is a new proposal for a temporary diversion of the M1 with two lanes in each direction to enable construction of the new M6-A14 Link below the motorway. This remains largely within the existing M1 carriageway.

• A further new temporary diversion is proposed for the M6-M1 Southbound Link to the west of the M1. This would also remove some existing vegetation previously shown to be retained, approximately 1,230 square metres.

3.7 Catthorpe Viaduct Replacement 3.7.1 Since the ES was published, works to replace the Catthorpe Viaduct (CVR) have been

completed. 3.7.2 The ES reports that, for CVR as an advance work, there would be no change to existing

views for all receptors (individual properties, settlements, groups of properties, public rights of way and Cultural Heritage features), as there would be minimal loss of existing screening vegetation and consequently no opening up of views. Considering all three landscape assessment issues together (landscape character sensitivity, visual sensitivity and landscape value), the overall impact of CVR on the landscape is therefore considered to be No Change for Year 0 and Year 15, as reported in the separate assessment18.

3.7.3 As the works to CVR, for removal of previously existing vegetation, were carried out in

accordance with the design, the assessment reported in the ES remains valid.



4. ASSESSMENT REVIEW 4.1 Environmental Impacts 4.1.1 The assessment review has retained the headings used in the ES and outlined under

Section 2.2 above. In accordance with the methodology defined in the ES, this assessment review considers the magnitude of impact for the following two scenarios:-

• Year 0, at the scheme opening. The impact described is before mitigation measures

such as planting have taken effect, and when features lost during the construction stage have not been replaced. The impact of construction works is also considered and it is assumed that the site compound would still be in use.

• Year 15, when the scheme has been operational for several years, mitigation measures are establishing and any restoration / habitat creation measures have taken effect.

4.1.2 As provided in the ES, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Landscape, visual impact is illustrated by

Figures 4.6 – 4.11 and fully detailed on schedules at Appendix D. These have been amended to reflect amendments in design and changes in baseline outlined at Section 3 above. Additional text added to Appendix D is bold and text which no longer applies has been greyed out and struck through to demonstrate the changes.

Impact on Landscape Character Sensitivity Biodiversity 4.1.3 For Year 0, a reduction in areas of vegetation lost to the scheme, due to changes in

design (1,364 metres of hedgerows and 3,617 square metres of general vegetation now saved), is associated with areas of low value habitat where species diversity is generally low. Design changes would also result in marginal changes to areas of habitat creation including native woodland, species rich hedgerows and grasslands. These would be considered to have a minimal effect on the overall impact assessed and outlined in the ES. Therefore the magnitude of the impact is still considered to be Moderate Adverse.

4.1.4 By Year 15, the ES anticipates that habitat creation measures would have taken effect. As

confirmed in Supplementary Note 3 Ecology and Nature Conservation, the areas of habitat creation would continue to result in an overall gain for biodiversity. Therefore, in terms of its contribution to the overall landscape character, this is still considered to have a Minor Beneficial impact.

Cultural 4.1.5 For Year 0, the main impacts on cultural landscape features included some loss of ridge

and furrow adjacent to the A14. A small area of this land, 0.05 hectares, would no longer be required due to the design changes however, this is not considered to have a significant effect on the impact reported in the ES. Similarly, the design changes bear no relevance to the impacts reported in the ES for other heritage features, such as the Lilbourne Motte and Bailey castle, the adjacent church or on the village Conservation Areas. As reported in Supplementary Note 2, Cultural Heritage, the removal of gantries on the A14 would have some benefits for Swinford and the surroundings of Stanford Park



registered Park and Garden. However, as confirmed in the section on visual sensitivity in this Supplementary Note, there are no visual impact changes to these receptors.

4.1.6 Therefore, the magnitude of impact for Cultural landscape features in Year 0 and Year 15

is still considered to be Minor Adverse. Landcover 4.1.7 As illustrated on the amended ES Figure 4.5, and noted above, the areas of vegetation

lost to the scheme, including areas required temporarily during construction, would now be reduced to 5.79 hectares of general vegetation and 4,402 metres of hedgerows approximately, reductions of 0.36 hectares and 1,364 metres respectively.

4.1.8 The approximate reductions are as follows:-

• 3,498 square metres of established woodland on the Shawell Road bridge embankments

• 792 metres of hedgerow leading up to and associated with the Shawell Road bridge • 502 metres of hedgerow alongside the north and south sides of the A14 • 1,349 square metres of established planting on the embankment slope to the south

side of the M6 • 70 metres of hedgerow at the foot of the embankment slope to the south side of the

M6. 4.1.9 However, within the context of overall vegetation lost to the scheme, it is considered that

the magnitude of impact remains as Moderate Adverse, as reported in the ES. Pattern 4.1.10 As described in the ES, the impact of the new works would still be offset by the presence

of the existing junction and other detractors in the area. The design changes do not affect the layout significantly and the scale of the proposals remain similar, when compared to the existing junction.

4.1.11 The effect of areas required during construction, as illustrated on Figure G at

Supplementary Note 11, also remain broadly similar to those described in the ES. The continued use of the existing depot at Misterton, for site offices, has no effect on landscape character.

4.1.12 Therefore, the impacts would remain unchanged as Moderate Adverse for Year 0 and

Minor Adverse for Year 15. Impact on Visual Sensitivity 4.1.13 Visual impacts, including the amendments to the ES described below, are set out in detail

in the updated schedule at Appendix D and illustrated on revised versions Figures 4.6 – 4.11. The numbers in brackets refer to the reference number in the schedule.



Views from Settlements and Individual Dwellings Shawell 4.1.14 Due to the local topography, as reported in the ES, there would continue to be no visual

impact on Shawell village. Swinford 4.1.15 Views from higher ground (B1) are now afforded an improved screen of the junction by

continued establishment of a strip of planting provided in an adjacent field. This has reduced the impact on three of these properties from Slight to Neutral. Addition of another property, with glimpses of the junction through existing vegetation, increases the number of houses in the row at Chapel Fields to seven with a Neutral impact.

4.1.16 Swinford Lodge (6) would no longer be impacted by works to Shawell Road bridge

however, it is considered in the ES that these views would be constrained by existing vegetation. Therefore, it is considered that the overall impact would remain as Slight, due to general views of the junction improvement, reducing to Neutral as new planting establishes, as recorded in the ES.

4.1.17 Although the height of mounding adjacent to the M1-A14 Eastbound link and A14 has

been increased by approximately 0.5 metres, this is not sufficient to amend the visual impacts described in the ES, which already take mounding and subsequent planting into account. Similarly, the gantries now omitted did not determine the impact on Swinford. Lighting proposals were a more significant factor. Therefore, all other properties in Swinford remain unaffected by the changes to the design.

4.1.18 As illustrated on Figure G Areas Required During Construction at Supplementary Note 11

General Environment, and described at Section 3.6 above, the contractor’s site compound at Rugby Road would be retained as a satellite compound to complement the main compound at the existing Misterton highway depot. Therefore, all dwellings identified in the ES would still be affected, including those with a construction impact of Substantial Adverse. Continuing use of the existing Misterton depot would not result in any additional visual impact.

Catthorpe 4.1.19 The design changes have no relevance to views from Catthorpe and there would be no

change to the impacts of Neutral to Moderate Adverse as reported in the ES. Lilbourne 4.1.20 As noted in the ES, as no works are proposed to the M1 south of the junction, there would

be no impact from the junction improvement itself on this community or its outlying properties. However, there would be some impact from proposed gantries.

4.1.21 Eight of the ten new properties at Old Inn Court (D3), would have views toward the

proposed gantry immediately to the north of the M1 viaduct over the River Avon. As these views are at a distance of approximately 700 metres, and are largely obscured by



intervening vegetation, it is considered that the impact on these properties would be Neutral.

Other properties to the North-West of Junction 19 4.1.22 No change. Gantries 4.1.23 Due to changes in the designed layout of gantries, and the removal of a number of

superspan gantries from the design along the A14, the resultant views from the following properties has changed in respect of this aspect of the proposed improvements:-

• Semi-detached properties on the north side of Catthorpe Road (2) would have no

change in their view due to proposed gantries along the M6 however, the visual impact would remain with regard to improvements to the LRN

• Lilbourne Lodge (12) would now have views of two Variable Message Signs (VMS) along the A14 instead of the one VMS and one superspan gantry as reported in the ES

• Clarkes Farm (13) the clear distant view of one proposed superspan gantry along the A14, as reported in the ES, has been amended to a clear distant view of one VMS

• New Clarkes Farm (14) proposed superspan gantry along the A14, as reported in the ES, has been removed from the design however, a clear distant view of one proposed VMS would be retained, albeit in an alternative location

• Hill Farm (18) proposed VMS has been relocated beyond the view of this property, which is no longer affected by visual impact

• Spinney Farm (19) proposed superspan gantry, along the M1, has been relocated further from this property, reducing the visual impact however, this is offset by the incorporation of an additional VMS within the view of this property

• Holywell House (20) proposed VMS has been relocated beyond the view of this property, which is no longer affected by visual impact

• The Homestead (21) the distant view over existing vegetation, of proposed superspan gantry along the M6, has been amended to a distant view over existing vegetation of one VMS.

Misterton Depot 4.1.24 Visual impact has been assessed associated with the use of the Misterton Depot as the

main site compound. The assessment, and location of the depot in respect of the scheme, is illustrated on Figure 4.11. Due to the local topography and extensive areas of mature vegetation, which provide comprehensive screening of the depot, there would be no visual impact to any of the properties which surround the depot.

Summary 4.1.25 Table 4.1 below provides a summary of the revised visual impact on dwellings for the

proposals.



Table 4.1: Summary of Visual Impact on Properties

Impact reported in ES Revised Impact Impact Year 0 Year 15 Year 0 Year 15 Substantial Adverse 6 0 6 0 Moderate Adverse 4 7 4 7 Slight Adverse 23 12 21 12 Neutral 54 68 63 75 Slight Beneficial 0 0 0 0 Moderate Beneficial 0 0 0 0 Substantial Beneficial 0 0 0 0 Changes to the impacts reported in the ES are shown in red. 4.1.26 In reviewing the total number of properties with a visual impact, both for Year 0 and Year

15, it is noted that the majority of properties have no change to that recorded in the ES. As noted at Section 3.5 above, more properties are now included due to the increase in the number of receptors, however, they are all assessed as having a Neutral impact. Therefore, the overall magnitude reported in the ES remains unchanged as Minor Adverse for Year 0 and Negligible Adverse for Year 15.

Views from Public Rights of Way 4.1.27 The PRoW affected by the proposals are illustrated on the revised ES Figures 4.6 to 4.11

Visual Impact. 4.1.28 Impacts to footpaths X10 and (ix) have been significantly reduced due to the removal from

the design of the Shawell Road bridge replacement. In addition, the impact on bridleway X14, where it crosses the M1 north of the junction, would increase slightly due to the proposed gantry which would now lie 25m to the north of the bridge.

4.1.29 With respect of the use of Misterton Depot as the main site compound, due to the local

topography and extensive areas of mature vegetation, which provide comprehensive screening of the depot, the only visual impact from PRoW would be along a short section of footpath (xi), where it runs along the boundary of the depot. Due to the nature of highway maintenance activities at the depot and the extent of existing vegetation along the boundary, the impact during the scheme works would be considered to remain as Neutral.

4.1.30 There are no further changes to impacts on other PRoW. 4.1.31 As there is no change in impacts for the majority of PRoW for Year 0, the overall

magnitude of impact remains as Moderate Adverse as recorded in the ES, reducing to Minor Adverse as planting matures.

Views from Cultural Heritage Features 4.1.32 No change. The removal of proposed gantries on the A14 would have some benefits for

the setting of Swinford and the surroundings of Stanford Park Registered Park and Garden, but do not change the overall visual impacts for these receptors.



Summary of Impact on Visual Sensitivity 4.1.33 For Year 0 overall impacts vary between Minor Adverse for properties and cultural

heritage features and Moderate Adverse for Public Rights of Way. The overall impact on visual sensitivity remains as Moderate Adverse, as reported in the ES.

4.1.34 For Year 15 the overall impact remains as Negligible Adverse. Impact on Landscape Value 4.1.35 No change. Implications for Planning Policies 4.1.36 Although some local policies have been superseded by new policies, it is considered that

the policies have not changed with regard to the following principles:-

• protection of trees and hedgerow from development • the requirement for a comprehensive landscape scheme which is of high quality

design and complements the character of the area • protection and enhancement of the character and appearance of the landscape • protection of natural and cultural features of the landscape.

4.1.37 In reviewing these policies against the changes to baseline information and design, it is

considered that there would be no change to the Minor Adverse impact on regional and local policy objectives identified in the ES.

4.2 Significance of Effects Landscape Character Sensitivity 4.2.1 Taking into account biodiversity, cultural issues, landcover and pattern, the overall

magnitude of impact for landscape character sensitivity remains as Moderate Adverse for Year 0 and Neutral for Year 15.

4.2.2 This would continue to result in a significance of effect of Moderate Adverse for Year 0

and Neutral for Year 15, as reported in the ES. 4.2.3 Although the extent of vegetation lost to the scheme has been reduced as a result of

changes to the design, the remaining loss of vegetation coupled with the introduction of new structures, which would remain visible until mitigation measures establish, is still considered to be the most significant issue. Effects during the construction period would also remain significant as noted in the ES.

Visual Sensitivity 4.2.4 Taking into account general visibility, views from receptors including properties, Public

Rights of Way and cultural features, and the potential for mitigation measures, the overall impact for Year 0 remains as Moderate Adverse and for Year 15 Negligible Adverse.



4.2.5 This would continue to result in a significance of effect of Moderate Adverse for Year 0

and Slight Adverse for Year 15 as reported in the ES. 4.2.6 The most significant effects remain as noted in the ES, where a small number of

properties would experience Substantial Adverse visual impact until mitigation measures take effect.

Landscape Value 4.2.7 No change for the study area in general or for Stanford Park Registered Park and

Garden. The effect remains Sight Adverse for Years 0 and 15. 4.3 Indication of Difficulties Encountered 4.3.1 No difficulties were encountered in the review of this assessment. 4.3.2 It has been possible to carry out an appropriate level of survey and the revised design for

the project is sufficiently advanced for the landscape impacts to be reviewed. 4.3.3 Mitigation measures have been amended in accordance with the revised design and are

committed as an integral part of the revised project. 4.3.4 Uncertainties related to the provision of off-site planting and accommodation hedgerows

remain as noted in the ES. As noted at Section 3.6, the offer of offsite planting and hedge planting as part of accommodation works would be offered to landowners, with further consultation to be carried out in advance of construction.



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5. IMPLICATIONS OF CHANGES 5.1 Summary of Results 5.1.1 The changes in baseline, as described at Section 3.5, have resulted in an increase in the

number of individual dwellings identified as being impacted by the proposals. However, all additional dwellings identified are considered to have a Neutral visual impact.

5.1.2 The changes to the design of signs and gantries, as described at Section 3.6, have

resulted in an overall reduction in the number of dwellings and Public Rights of Way that are adversely affected by the proposals.

5.1.3 Changes to the design, including the omission of the proposed Shawell Road bridge

replacement, have also resulted in a reduction in the scale of the works and in the extent of existing vegetation that would be removed. Combined with the increase in height of mounding within and along the perimeter the scheme, as described under Earthworks Balance at Section 3.6, this would reduce the impact on the character of the landscape surrounding the junction but has not changed the overall assessment of impact and effects.

5.2 Significance 5.2.1 The overall significance of effect has not changed from that reported in the ES. 5.3 Concluding Statement of Continuing Validity of the ES 5.3.1 No new evidence has been identified that would change the assessment of Landscape,

the proposed mitigation or the conclusions drawn in the published ES. 5.3.2 There are no additional impacts on the landscape, and there are some minor reductions

in impact. The review confirms that the published ES continues to be a valid assessment of the impact and effects of the scheme for Landscape.

5.3.3 The overall effects remain as set out in Section 4.7 of the ES:-

• Landscape Character Sensitivity: Moderate Adverse for Year 0, Neutral for Year 15 • Visual Sensitivity: Moderate Adverse for Year 0, Slight Adverse for Year 15 • Landscape Value: Slight Adverse for Years 0 and 15.



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6. REFERENCES 1. The Highways (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007 2. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges Volume 11 Environmental Assessment, Section 3,

Part 5 Landscape Effects 3. Landscape Character Assessment: Guidance for England and Wales, Countryside

Agency and Scottish Natural Heritage 2002 4. Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment, Second Edition Published by

the Landscape Institute and Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment 2002

5. Interim Advice Note IAN 135/10 Landscape and Visual Effects 6. Planning Policy Statement No. 7: Sustainable Development in Rural Areas, Office of the

Deputy Prime Minister, 2004 7. National Planning Policy Framework, Department for Communities and Local

Government, March 2012 8. The Localism Act 2011 9. Regional Spatial Strategy for the West Midlands, 2008 10. East Midlands Regional Plan, 2009 11. Daventry District Council Local Development Framework 12. Daventry District Local Plan, 1997 13. Harborough District Council Adopted Core Strategy, November 2011 14. Harborough District Local Plan, April 2001 15. Rugby Borough Council Adopted Core Strategy, June 2011 16. Rugby Borough Local Plan, 2006 17. Topic Paper 6: Techniques and Criteria for Judging Capacity and Sensitivity, Countryside

Agency and Scottish Natural Heritage 18. Catthorpe Viaduct Replacement Environmental Assessment Report (Screening),

November 2009



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FIGURE ES Figure 4.5 (Rev 6, June 2012) – Areas of Vegetation Lost to Scheme


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FIGURES ES Figures 4.6 – 4.11 (Rev 4, August 2012) – Visual Impact Assessment


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APPENDIX ES Appendix D – Visual Impact Schedules

M1 JUNCTION 19 IMPROVEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT VOLUME 2 CHAPTER 4 LANDSCAPE Unless otherwise stated, Predicted Impacts are described for winter months. * Indicates Listed Building. Impacts listed are adverse – unless otherwise stated as beneficial 2012 Review amendments : additional text, added as part of 2012 review for Supplementary Note, is in Bold. Text which no longer applies has been greyed out and struck through.

APPENDIX D, Rev 2 - Effect On Views From Settlements - SU = Substantial, M = Moderate, SL = Slight, N = Neutral No’s Affected

Year 0 No’s Affected

Year 15 Ref

Approx. Distance to Scheme (metres)

Name Existing/comment

SU M SL N

Predicted Impact Year 0

SU M SL N


A 1115 Properties at Shawell

Views from the village towards the existing motorway network are screened by the shallow valley location (with land rising to a series of local ridges in the east) combined with mature hedgerow trees / hedgerow.

No effect. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

No effect.

B1 600 to 680 Properties at Swinford

Houses on the western edge of the village in an elevated position have distant views of the M1 and Junction to the W and SW. including the Leys a bungalow partly screened by a boundary hedgerow, Springfield, Paddock House and Frankton Cottage mainly from upstairs and garden. A strip of recent planting would obstruct views constrains views in summer to glimpses from all but Springfield in future years. There are also glimpses from a row of 6 7 houses, Nos. 11 10 – 16 Chapel Fields facing west over a narrow arc though very much filtered by garden vegetation Existing motorway junction not a dominant component in the view although it is visually intrusive. There are significant night time views to motorway and junction lighting, often seen above horizon lines.

41 610 Loss of highway boundary planting on M1 would make traffic more visible for Springfield and traffic on the A14 to M1 (N) link and M6 to M1 (S) link would be visible, 1 new gantry within the arc of view. No significant additional night time impacts. Slight for Springfield, and Neutral for houses on Shawell Road, Neutral and for 11 10 – 16 Chapel Fields which only have glimpses. During construction and for a limited time after road opening there would be temporary visual intrusion for these properties from the Contractor’s site compound at a minimum range of 500 metres including buildings, lighting at night and Contractor’s plant. This temporary effect would be Moderate.

10 11

Views would be screened by establishment of recent planting strip. Any other glimpses would be softened by established planting. Screening benefit would increase further in summer months. There would be no long term impacts from the site compound as the site would be restored to agricultural use.


Views to south-west from property Nos 1 – 8 Rugby Road and Nos 3, 9, 10 & 11 Whitethorns Close. All are to the north side of Rugby Road and are partially screened by mature garden and roadside vegetation which mainly limit views to upstairs windows. Filtered winter time views possible towards traffic on junction. There are filtered night time views to motorway and junction lighting, seen above horizon lines.

1 11 Loss of existing planting would open up views. Glimpsed views towards traffic on elevated sections of motorway (A14 to M1 (N) link and M6 to M1 (S) link) would be more prominent in the distance and high sided vehicles on the M6 to A14 link behind the false cutting. 1 new gantry matrix sign within the arc of view along M6 to A14 link. Lighting columns and night time lighting would be slightly more prominent in filtered views. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

12 Filtered views of traffic over false cuttings during winter months. Planting would improve views towards A14 and link roads, particularly during summer months but views of lighting and top of A14 matrix sign gantry would remain.




Year 15 Ref



SU M SL N


SU M SL N



Dwellings on the south side of Rugby Road have views south and south-west across pastureland, although extent of views significantly limited by garden vegetation and broken/unclipped field boundary hedgerows with trees. Most exposed property is ‘Meadowside’ with large picture windows and a view through hedge gap. Neighbours, Elmdene, Melwood and Copperfield are much better protected though may have glimpses through winter vegetation. Very narrow, glimpsed view of moving traffic on elevated sections of motorway, but more direct to A14 to the south. Rugby Radio Station masts clearly visible above horizon to south. There are filtered night time views of lighting on the motorway / A14 corridors.

4 Glimpsed views towards traffic on elevated sections of motorway (A14 to M1 (N) link and M6 to M1 (S) link) and high sided vehicles on the M6 to A14 link behind the false cutting. Top of 1 new matrix sign gantry within the arc of view, along M6 to A14 link, over false cut and earthworks. Lighting columns and night time lighting would be slightly more prominent in filtered views to the SW and S on the A14 where lighting would be extended. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

4 Filtered views of traffic over false cuttings during winter months. Planting would improve views towards A14 and link roads, particularly during summer months, but views of lighting and top of A14 matrix sign gantry would remain.


Views from 6 cottages west of Stanford Road, 4 at Braye Cottages, Honey Pot Cottage and Rose Cottage, are across open fields over a wide arc towards A14, though partially screened by hedgerows and boundary trees. Outbuildings in garden areas and to the west of properties further limit ground floor views from certain properties. Upper floor views likely to be more open.

6 Main orientation of view would be towards high sided vehicles on the M6 to A14 link behind false cutting including lighting and matrix sign gantry. Glimpses only of traffic on elevated A14 to M1 (N) link and M6 to M1 (S) link. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

6 Filtered views of traffic over false cuttings during winter months. Planting would improve views towards traffic on A14, particularly during summer months, but views of lighting and matrix sign would remain.

B5 715 Properties at Swinford

Views to west from 2 properties on the east side of Stanford Road, Stanford View and Avon View, although extent of views significantly limited by broken/unclipped field boundary hedgerows with trees. Properties may have distant glimpses through winter vegetation of traffic on elevated section of motorway (M6 to M1 south) and traffic on A14. There are filtered night time views of lighting on the M6 to M1 south link.

2 Glimpsed views towards traffic on elevated sections of motorway (A14 to M1 (N) link and M6 to M1 (S) link) and high sided vehicles on the M6 to A14 link behind the false cutting. Lighting columns would be slightly more prominent in filtered views along the A14 to M1 (N) link and M6 to M1 south link. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

2 Filtered views of traffic over false cuttings during winter months. Planting would improve views towards traffic on A14 to M1 (N) and M6 to M1 (S) links, particularly during summer months, but views of lighting would remain.




Year 15 Ref



SU M SL N


SU M SL N


B6 740 Properties at Swinford

The elevated property ‘The Limes’ located toward the centre of Swinford has upper storey views to the south-west over rooftops, although extent of views significantly limited by broken/unclipped field boundary hedgerows with trees. Glimpses through winter vegetation of moving traffic on elevated sections of motorway. There are filtered night time views of lighting on the motorway and elevated link route.

1 Glimpsed views towards traffic on elevated sections of motorway (A14 to M1 (N) link and M6 to M1 (S) link). Lighting columns and night time lighting would be slightly more prominent in filtered views along the A14 to M1 (N) link. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

1 Filtered glimpsed views of traffic over false cuttings during winter months. Planting would improve views towards elevated link roads, particularly during summer months, but views of lighting would remain.

C1 545 to 675 Properties at Catthorpe

The property ‘Hazelwood’ on Elm Lane on the northern edge of Catthorpe has extensive, elevated views from both levels to the north across relatively open agricultural land. Towards M6 traffic is prominent in the view although clipped hedgerow, hedgerow trees and garden vegetation filters and limits the extent of the view as does vegetation on Shawell Lane. An adjacent house, ‘Hafod’ is also visible looking back from M6, along with one roof window from the clock tower of Manor Farm. The arc of view from ‘Hafod’ is constrained by intervening buildings and limited to upstairs. Night time views to the north of the village are dominated by lighting (clearly visible above the horizon) and traffic movements along the M6 motorway. Lighting on the M1 corridor is also visible.

1 2 Traffic would be visible rising onto the elevated section of the M6 to M1 (S) link along with traffic and 2 new gantries along the M6. No significant additional night time impacts due to existing lighting along M6. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

3 Dense planting, along the embankment to the south edge of the M6 and to the south embankment of the M6 to M1 south link, would more effectively filter views towards traffic than is achieved by existing planting, particularly in summer. Tops of gantries would remain visible.




Year 15 Ref



SU M SL N


SU M SL N



Two semi-detached properties Nos. 1 & 2 Swinford Road along the northern edge of Catthorpe have elevated views from both levels to the north across open agricultural land, limited in extent by garden vegetation and hedges and trees along Shawell Lane. Rising ground to the east of Catthorpe (to Catthorpe Hill), combined with boundary vegetation limits the extent of views in this direction. Night time views to the north of the village are dominated by lighting and traffic movements along the M6 motorway. Lighting is clearly visible above the horizon. There are views in the same direction from adjacent ‘Heath House’, though more constrained by garden vegetation and Shawell Lane. ’The Knoll’ also has a glimpse even more constrained by vegetation on the lane.

3 1 For Nos. I & 2 Swinford Road and ‘Heath House’, traffic would be visible rising onto the elevated section of the M6 to M1 (S) link and along the M6. 1& 2 Swinford Road These properties would also have views of 1 new gantry to the NW on M6. ‘The Knoll’, given intervening vegetation, has more restricted views. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

4 Dense planting, along the embankment to the south edge of the M6 and to the south embankment of the M6 to M1 south link, would more effectively filter views towards traffic than is achieved by existing planting, particularly in summer. Tops of gantryies would remain visible.


Views from properties to the east of the village are limited. Rising ground to the east combined with mature trees limits views in this direction. Tall garden boundary fences prevent ground floor views from new properties on Hermitage Close. 2 houses have minor glimpses towards M6 to the north and 1 more has very distant views towards the M1 crossing the Avon valley to the south.

3 No discernible deterioration or improvement No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

3 No discernible deterioration or improvement




Year 15 Ref



SU M SL N


SU M SL N


D1 140 to 195 Properties at Lilbourne

Lilbourne is situated on high ground with views to the north and north-east towards the M1 crossing the Avon Valley. Numbers 10 – 30 on the east side of Station Road have oblique views towards the M1 crossing the Avon valley to the north-east which is well screened by established vegetation. Views limited mainly to upper windows as garden fences and vegetation obscure ground floor views. More direct close range views to the east are towards the M1 in cutting where it is well screened by mature vegetation. Recent planting has been carried out to add to this. 2 houses Nos 30 and 12 have more direct views to the NE because of their orientation. Adjacent recreation ground, children’s play area and village hall are also situated on high ground with views over M1 crossing the Avon Valley and the junction beyond. Views of the M1 to the south, from number 25 Yelvertoft Road, have been opened up due to removal of existing vegetation facing the property with 3 existing matrix signs clearly visible. All views from Lilbourne are affected by existing M1 lighting at night.

12 Views of the main scheme would be constrained by existing vegetation retained along the west side of the M1 and its adjacent woodland north of the River Avon. Numbers 10 – 30 on the east side of Station Road, would have views of 1 new gantry over the existing vegetation along the west side of the M1 at a range of approximately 140 metres. This gantry would also enter views from the adjacent children’s play area and village hall. Views to the south from number 25 Yelvertoft Road would reduce to 1 existing matrix sign but would include 1 new gantry in the approximate vicinity of one removed matrix sign. The impact of adjacent lighting would not change significantly. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

12 No change. No further planting proposed on this section.

D2 650 to 700 Properties at Lilbourne with southern views.

In addition to number 25 Yelvertoft Road described above, a further 6 houses at the southern edge of the village have views of M1 to the south and associated matrix signs (numbers 1,2 and 5-8 Stonehouse Court).

6 Views would reduce to 1 existing matrix sign but would include 1 new gantry in the approximate vicinity of one removed matrix sign. Views also offset by presence of radio masts. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

6 No change. No further planting proposed on this section.




Year 15 Ref



SU M SL N


SU M SL N


D3 690 to 730 Properties at Lilbourne with northern views

Eight 2 storey properties as part of a new development on Old Inn Court, situated to the north side of Lilbourne. Intervening hedges and trees along Station Road only partly screen views across open arable field towards M1. Given established planting, filtered views are possible to traffic on the M1 motorway which is more effectively screened in the summer. Open views of traffic on the M1 over the River Avon Viaduct. Lighting along the M1 motorway is visible above existing planting and is a source of intrusion. Nearby pylons are an additional existing detractor.

8 Existing views would remain largely unchanged due to retained vegetation along the M1 cutting slopes and woodland north of the River Avon. Distant views of 1 new gantry would be clearly visible over the River Avon Viaduct at a range of 690 to 730 metres.


Views from Settlements Totals 0 0 18 16

45 56

0 0 6 57 66


APPENDIX D, Rev 2 - Effect on Views from Properties - - SU = Substantial, M = Moderate, SL = Slight, N = Neutral

No’s Affected Year 0


Ref

Approx Distance to Scheme (metres)


SU M SL N

Predicted Effects (Year 0)

SU M SL N

Predicted Significance of Environmental Effects: Year 15

1 270 Fairview Bungalow with views to south and south-east across fields although limited by flat ‘plateau’ topography and unclipped hedgerows and trees. Night time views of lighting along the M6 corridor.

1 Due to removal of vegetation to allow for the realignment of west end of LRN, there would be some views of passing traffic, although constrained by field boundary vegetation. Night time views would be similar to existing with slightly increased visual intrusion of lighting on the M6 to M1(S) link. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

1 It is anticipated that a boundary hedge adjacent to the LRN, to be agreed with landowner as accommodation works, would reduce impact, but as subject to agreement not taken into account.

2 20 Semi-detached properties on north side of Catthorpe Road

Semi detached properties with views to east mainly screened by mature trees, hedge and outbuildings. View of existing lane to south and west partially screened by garden vegetation. Views of the M6 to the south also screened by cutting and topography.

2 Improvement to LRN would widen carriageway and remove hedgerow on southern side. Driveway would be realigned. There would be glimpses of the LRN where it is realigned to the west though largely screened by retained section of hedgerow. Top of new gantry signage would be visible over existing vegetation alongside M6 from ground floor windows and garden. Views would be constrained by mature trees from upper storey. Due to re-location of new gantry, views would be screened by intervening vegetation however, due to LRN improvements, there would be no change in the impact recorded in the ES.

2 As above potential mitigation not taken into account.


APPENDIX D, Rev 2 - Effect on Views from Properties - - SU = Substantial, M = Moderate, SL = Slight, N = Neutral No’s Affected


Year 15 Ref



SU M SL N


SU M SL N


3 340 Tomley Hall Farm

2 storey farmhouse with main, generally open views, from two storeys across arable and pasture fields to the south and south-west towards the M6. Intervening hedgerows and trees break up the view particularly to the south-west. Views to south-east screened by mature woodland. Views of traffic on M6 motorway, especially high sided vehicles, only partly filtered by planting on northern motorway embankment. Lighting columns clearly visible along corridor resulting in night time intrusion.

1 Complete loss of existing vegetation, to the north embankment of the M6, would result in open views towards new earthworks and traffic on the M6 behind false cutting. 1 2 new gantry gantries would be visible. Much of the LRN would lie to the foot of the M6 embankment with traffic visible. Improvements to Shawell Lane would be visible in the south-west. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

1 Filtered views, over false cuttings during winter months, of traffic on M6 and M6 to M1 (S) link. Planting would improve views towards M6, particularly during summer months, but lighting and top of gantry signage would remain visible. As for properties above, potential hedge planting on the LRN has not been taken into account as it would be subject to landowner’s agreement as accommodation works. Discussions have been held regarding off-site planting for this property, which if carried out would provide more effective mitigation. This is not taken into account in the assessment.

4 10 to 80

Stonebank No access made to this property where there are various temporary dwellings, 3 no. confirmed as occupied. Views dominated by motorway corridors on embankment to east and south. Views are poor, across open areas of land used for storage of caravans and vehicles. Views limited by outbuildings. Field boundary hedgerows / trees to south of property and highway planting adjacent to road corridors (M1 (N) on slip M6 to M1 (S) link) filters views to traffic. High sided vehicles visible on motorway corridors. Lighting on motorway corridors and junction dominates night time view.

3 Major changes to the junction, including the high level links of M6 to M1 (S) and A14 to M1 (N) on embankment and viaduct, would be clearly visible at close range to the south and would form dominant features in the view. An open view, of the Swinford Road underpass (under the M6) would also be seen from the occupants at the west side of the site along with distant views of the new Shawell Road Bridge to the north. Vegetation along the M1 immediately adjacent would be lost, as would a field boundary hedge to the south which would open up views of the traffic on the LRN. 1 proposed gantry would be visible to the east at a range of 35 to 90 metres. At night additional high level lighting along the A14 to M1 (N) link would add to the intrusion. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

3 Dense planting along the M6 to M1 (S) link embankment would improve views to filtered winter views, toward traffic on the elevated carriageway. Screening benefit would increase further in summer months. Planting throughout the junction and to other embankments would reduce impact but bridge structures would continue to exert negative impact upon view. Hedgerow along M1 would be replaced, reducing immediate impact of traffic but not the gantry on M1.




Year 15 Ref



SU M SL N


SU M SL N


5 80 Lambcote Hill Farm

2 storey detached property. Views limited to north by gently rising topography and to west by farm buildings. Views south limited by low clipped roadside hedgerows and occasional mature trees. Views above hedgerows possible from upper storey south across open fields towards Junction 19. Views of traffic limited by existing well established highway boundary planting that combines with plantations at Catthorpe Hill to give a wooded character. Lamp columns at junction visible and distant views towards Rugby Radio Station Masts. Night time views to south dominated by lighting at junction and along motorway corridors.

1 Extensive loss of existing mature planting within and to east side of main junction would be clearly evident allowing more open views of traffic, earthworks and structures. Elevated motorway links (M6 to M1(S) and A14 to M1 (N)) would be clearly visible including new bridges. Elevated section of M1 to A14 (E) link would also be visible, though views of traffic would be mitigated by false cutting. The existing wooded backdrop of Catthorpe Hill would maintain a limited sense of enclosure and retain part of the existing landscape character. New gantry on M1 would also be within arc of view. Additional high level lighting along the A14 to M1 (N) link would add to the intrusion. The site compound would be overlooked at a range of 285 metres. The addition of buildings, lights and contractor’s plant would result in Substantial visual impact for a temporary period. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

1 Dense woodland planting would soften the view to Slight, particularly during summer months, with views remaining of traffic along the bridge section of the A14 to M1 (N) link and filtered winter views of traffic along the M1 to A14 (E) link behind false cutting. Lighting would remain visible. There would be no long term effects from the proposed site compound, as the land would be returned to agriculture after completion. Discussions have been held regarding off-site planting for this property, which if carried out would provide more effective mitigation.




Year 15 Ref



SU M SL N


SU M SL N


6 375 Swinford Lodge *

3 storey detached mansion house. Mature planting to east and west of the property allows a narrow view corridor over a southern boundary hedge towards the existing junction across arable farmland. Moving traffic main source of intrusion with hedgerow and mature boundary trees on Shawell Road filtering the view slightly. Views possible from all 3 levels, but more open and extensive from higher levels. Masts at Rugby Radio Station and motorway lighting columns are clearly visible above horizon. Night time views to south dominated by lighting at junction and along motorway corridors.

1 Substantial loss of existing established vegetation within and to east side of junction would result in more open views of earthworks structures and traffic on elevated link routes (M6 to M1 (S) and A14 to M1 (N)). Loss of existing vegetation, to the north-east corner of the Shawell Road bridge, would also create views of the east section of the bridge and glimpses of traffic on Shawell Road and on the M1 beyond. Lighting along the A14 to M1 (N) link would add to the intrusion. The site compound would be within the arc of view at a range of 585 metres. The addition of buildings, lights and contractor’s plant would result in Substantial visual impact for a temporary period. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

1 Dense woodland planting would filter / screen glimpsed views of roads and traffic, particularly during summer months. There would be no long term effects from the proposed site compound as the land would be returned to agriculture after completion.

7 170 Westfield Lodge

2 storey detached property significantly enclosed by outbuildings, garden/boundary and roadside vegetation which screen ground level views. Upstairs filtered, winter time views possible to traffic movements on elevated sections of the junction. Small ‘outer’ garden area (to west of main garden hedgerow) allows more open views across fields, filtered by field boundary and highway vegetation. Traffic movements particularly prominent on the eastern junction roundabout. Also glimpsed views of motorway and A14 road traffic movements. Lighting columns visible above horizon. Filtered views of night time lighting from ground floor.

1 Clear views towards high sided vehicles on M1 to A14 (E) link on high embankment. Views of traffic mitigated by false cutting. Elevated bridge section of A14 to M1 (N) link would also be clearly visible against backdrop of existing vegetation at SW of M6 to M1 (S) link. Increased night time lighting impacts due to additional link at level of existing M6 to M1 (S). Predicted impacts to upper floor views and from ‘outer’ garden area would be more significant. The property would be opposite the site compound at a range of 145 metres. The addition of buildings, lights and contractor’s plant would result in Substantial visual impact for a temporary period. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

1 Dense woodland planting would filter / screen glimpsed views of roads and traffic particularly during summer months however, taller structures, embankments and additional lighting would continue to exert a moderate negative impact upon glimpsed / filtered views. There would be no long term effects from the proposed site compound as the land would be returned to agriculture after completion.




Year 15 Ref



SU M SL N


SU M SL N


8 185 Brookside Bungalow orientated to the north-east of the junction with views, limited in extent by field boundary vegetation, from lower floor windows across fields and filtered by field boundary and highway vegetation. Traffic movements particularly prominent on the eastern junction roundabout. Also glimpsed views of motorway and A14 road traffic movements with lighting columns visible above the horizon. Views of night time lighting from ground floor.

1 As for Westfield Lodge, clear views towards high sided vehicles on M1 to A14 (E) link on high embankment. Elevated bridge section of A14 to M1 (N) link would also be clearly visible against backdrop of existing vegetation at SW of M6 to M1 (S) link. Increased night time lighting impacts due to additional link at level of existing M6 to M1 (S). Loss of vegetation at the junction would substantially alter ‘wooded’ character of existing view from outer garden area however, existing vegetation at Catthorpe Hill would retain sense of enclosure. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

1 Dense woodland planting would filter / screen glimpsed views of roads and traffic particularly during summer months however, taller structures, embankments and additional lighting would continue to exert a slight negative impact upon views.

9 120 Old Barn Farm

2 storey detached property on elevated eastern edge of Catthorpe Hill. Views to south-west limited by higher ground and mature woodland north of Catthorpe Manor. Local views from house also limited by adjacent hedges and outbuildings. Views to north-east are open across an arable field but limited in distance by mature vegetation on M1 to M6 link cutting slopes. Visual detractors in proximity include a transmission mast to south-east, 11kV overhead line Lighting columns adjacent to M6 visible above tree line.

1 Break in established planting directly to north of property, to allow for temporary road diversion, would result in oblique views of traffic on M1 to M6 (N) link and filtered winter views to elevated bridge section of M6 to M1 (S) link. Views on the elevated link would be reduced in summer months due to existing vegetation retained on this SW embankment. Temporary visual intrusion during construction due to diverted traffic across field to NW of this property. Additional lighting columns along A14 to M1 (N) link would result in a slight increase night time lighting impact. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

1 Dense woodland planting would begin to close gap in woodland along M1 to M6 (N) link, restore ‘wooded’ aspect and filter / screen views of traffic along this link, particularly during summer months. Lighting columns would remain visible, particularly at night.




Year 15 Ref



SU M SL N


SU M SL N


10 190 The Elms Station Road

2 storey detached property elevated slightly above Station Road which provides clear views. Low clipped garden and roadside hedge only partly screens views to east across open arable field towards M1. Given established planting, filtered views are possible to traffic on the M1 motorway which is more effectively screened in the summer. Open views of traffic on the M1 over the River Avon Viaduct. Lighting along the M1 motorway is visible above existing planting and is a source of intrusion. Nearby pylons are an additional existing detractor.

1 Existing views would remain largely unchanged due to retained vegetation along the M1 cutting slopes and woodland north of the River Avon. Distant views of 1 new gantry would be clearly visible over the River Avon Viaduct at a range of 590 metres. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.


11 575 Morningside Elevated position with open views from both storeys to north-west. Traffic movements clearly visible on M1, A14 and Junction 19 visible in the distance. A high voltage transmission line on pylons is in close proximity to the north and a visual detractor.

1 Distant views of traffic along the M1 and A14 would remain as existing due to retained vegetation on M6 to M1 (S) link east embankment. Clear distant views of traffic on elevated section A14 to M1 (N) link at a range of 1.6 to 2.1 kilometres. Clear distant views of 1 new matrix sign gantry along this route at a range of 1.75 kilometres. Additional lighting would add to night time visual intrusion with section of lit motorway extending around the River Avon. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

1 Dense woodland planting behind the A14 to M1 (N) link would form a backdrop to elevated sections of traffic and, along with sections of planting to front embankment, would reduce visual impact, particularly during summer months. Glimpses of matrix sign gantry would remain in view over establishing planting. Additional lighting would continue to exert a slight negative impact upon views.

12 630 Lilbourne Lodge

Farm outbuildings restrict views towards the motorway and junction. Distant glimpses of A14, from second and third floor windows, over fields and existing vegetation.

1 Distant view of 1 new sign gantry and 1 2 new matrix sign signs along A14 over existing vegetation, at a range of 1.3 to 1.7 1.4 to 1.75 kilometres, especially during winter months. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

1 No Discernible Change

13 1070 Clarkes Farm

Farm outbuildings and intervening vegetation restrict views towards the motorway and junction. Distant glimpse of A14 directly to north, from all north facing windows, over and through existing garden vegetation and field boundary hedges and trees.

1 Clear distant view of 1 new matrix sign gantry on A14 across pasture fields, at a range of 1.1 kilometres, especially during winter months. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.





Year 15 Ref



SU M SL N


SU M SL N


14 1040 New Clarkes Farm

Farm outbuildings and intervening vegetation restrict views towards the motorway and junction. Distant glimpses of A14 to north-east, from all east facing windows, partially screened by existing garden vegetation and field boundary hedges and trees.

1 Distant view of 1 new sign gantry and 1 new matrix sign along A14 over existing vegetation, at a range of 1.2 to 1.4 kilometres, especially during winter months. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.


15 250 Lilbourne Fields Farmhouse

Intervening vegetation and topography restricts views towards the motorway and junction to the north. Views, from upper storey windows over existing vegetation, of M1 and existing matrix signs to the south.

1 1 new sign gantry on M1 would be viewed from upper storey windows, over existing vegetation, where 2 existing matrix signs are already in view 1 existing matrix sign would be replaced with a new sign gantry. This would be viewed over existing vegetation from upper storey windows at a range of 250 metres. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.


16 760 Lodge 2 storey detached property. Ground floor views screened by boundary hedge and trees. Possible very distant upper floor views towards junction. Night time views to south-west dominated by lighting at junction and along motorway corridors.

1 Substantial loss of existing established vegetation within and to east side of junction would result in more open views of earthworks structures and traffic on M1 to A14 (E) link and elevated link routes (M6 to M1 (S) and A14 to M1 (N)) and significantly alter the character of the views. Additional high level lighting along the A14 to M1 (N) link would add to the intrusion. The site compound would be within the arc of view at a range of 850 metres. The addition of buildings, lights and contractor’s plant would result in Moderate visual impact for a temporary period. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

1 Dense woodland planting would filter / screen glimpsed views of roads and traffic, particularly during summer months. There would be no long term effects from the proposed site compound as the land would be returned to agriculture after completion.

17 880 Property on Lutterworth Road

Bungalow in slightly elevated location with potential narrow, distant views towards junction.

1 Perceived change in the view would be very limited. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.





Year 15 Ref



SU M SL N


SU M SL N


18 270 235

Hill Farm Views of M1 and existing matrix signs currently softened and screened by established planting.

1 Views, of 1 retained and 1 relocated matrix sign and 1 new sign gantry, would be screened by existing vegetation to east of M1. Oblique views to the south, over existing vegetation, of 1 relocated matrix sign at a range of 615 metres. No effect with revised design.

1 Existing vegetation would continue to mature with gantry signs less visible in summer months.

19 320 Spinney Farm

Views of M1 currently screened by established garden planting and vegetation along M1. Views of 1 existing matrix sign, from upper storey windows, over established vegetation.

1 Views 1 new sign gantry, at a range of 515 835 metres. Removal, and relocation of an existing matrix sign from a distance of 485 metres to a location at a distance of 560 metres would offset visual impact. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

1 No change.

20 440 Holywell House

2 storey detached property. Ground floor views screened by garden vegetation and adjacent copse of trees. Glimpses of M6 and existing matrix signs from upper storey windows, particularly during winter months.

1 Change in view of 1 matrix sign, relocated from a range of 640 metres to a closer range of 475 metres. No effect with revised design.

1 No change.

21 780 The Homestead

2 storey detached property. Distant glimpses of traffic on M6 over pasture land and through existing mature vegetation. Vegetation and topography screens existing matrix signs.

1 Distant view to south, over existing vegetation, of 1 new matrix sign gantry along the M6 at a range of 885 metres. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

1 No change.

Effect on Views from Properties Totals 6 4 5 9 7

0 7 6 11 9

Effect on Views from Settlement Totals 0 0 18 16

45 56

0 0 6 57 66

All properties Totals 6 4 23 21

54 63

0 7 12 68 75





SU M SL N

SU M SL N


X10 footpath Views to south across arable farmland with hedgerow and mature boundary trees on Shawell Road filtering the view Night time views to south dominated by lighting along motorway corridors and at junction. Limited views once within Swinford at the east and behind established vegetation screen alongside M1 at the north.

x x x Substantial loss of existing established vegetation within and to east side of junction would result in more open views of earthworks structures and traffic on elevated link routes (M6 to M1 (S) and A14 to M1 (N)) and significantly alter the character of the views. Additional high level lighting along the A14 to M1 (N) link would add to the intrusion. Loss of existing vegetation, to the north-east corner of the Shawell Road bridge, would create views of the east section of the bridge and glimpses of traffic on Shawell Road and on the M1 beyond. The site compound would be within the arc of view at a range of 500 to 650 metres from Swinford Lodge to Swinford but screened by Lambcote Hill Farm to the west. The addition of buildings, lights and contractor’s plant would result in Moderate Adverse visual impact for a temporary period.

x x Dense woodland planting would filter / screen glimpsed views of roads and traffic however, taller structures, embankments and proposed lighting would continue to exert a slight negative impact upon views. There would be no long term effects from the proposed site compound as the land would be returned to agriculture after completion.

X11 footpath Footpath crosses open farmland. Hedgerow to east of M1 motorway screens views in this direction. Clear views to south towards existing junction. Night time views to the north are dominated by lighting along the M1 motorway and junction to south. Lighting is clearly visible above the horizon.

x Loss of existing vegetation, to east side of M1, would increase views to M1 motorway. Clear views to south towards M1 to A14 (E) link, and elevated structures and sections of A14 to M1 (N) link and M6 to M1 (S) link. Additional high level lighting along the A14 to M1 (N) link would add to the intrusion. This route crosses the proposed site compound and would be affected to a Substantial level. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x Dense woodland planting within junction and on M1 to A14 (E) link road embankments would screen / filter certain views towards traffic however, taller structures, embankments and proposed lighting would continue to exert a slight negative impact upon views. There would be no long term effects from the proposed site compound as the land would be returned to agriculture after completion. The southern end of the footpath would be diverted alongside the proposed highway boundary following completion.

X6 footpath Footpath traverses farmland with hedgerows and trees allowing slightly elevated views to A14 and M1 motorway corridor. Distant filtered views to night time lighting at junction and M1 motorway.

x x Glimpsed, filtered views of traffic on A14 corridor at northern end. Impact would increase closer to A14. Additional lighting along the A14 to the River Avon would add to the intrusion. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x Dense woodland planting on M1 to A14 (E) link embankments would screen / filter views towards traffic. Affect of lighting would remain.





SU M SL N

SU M SL N


X7 footpath This route is proposed to be stopped up at the A14 and to the south, joining the diverted section of X8 alongside the A14. Comment relates to existing section north of A14. Views (from path north of A14) filtered slightly by existing hedgerow and trees although traffic movements significant source of intrusion.

x x x At southern end loss of existing vegetation would significantly increase views to earthworks, junction and elevated structures, particularly of the A14 to M1 (N) link and M1 to A14 (E) link embankments. Clear views from south end of path to 1 new matrix sign gantry which would be relocated from within existing view along M6 to A14 link. Additional high level lighting, along the A14 to M1 (N) link and along the A14 to the River Avon, would add to the intrusion. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x x Dense woodland planting, within junction and on M1 to A14 (E) link embankments, would screen / filter views towards traffic, although structures and traffic on the M6 to M1 (S) link, and lighting columns would remain a source of intrusion. Views of matrix sign gantry, over woodland planting, would remain.

X8 footpath This route is proposed to be stopped up at the A14 and diverted alongside the A14 within the highway boundary, crossing under A14 at the Avon Bridge and then following a new line alongside the River Avon and old railway. Comment relates to existing section north of A14. Views to south-west towards existing junction screened / filtered to some extent by motorway boundary planting and dense hedgerows. Traffic movements significant source of intrusion on motorways and A14. Night time views to south-west dominated by lighting at junction and along motorway corridors.

x x Substantial loss of existing established vegetation within and to east side of junction would result in more open views of earthworks and traffic on M1 to A14 (E) link embankments and structures of elevated link routes (M6 to M1 (S) and A14 to M1 (N)), significantly altering the character of the views. Clear views from south end of path to 1 new matrix sign gantry which would be relocated from within existing view along M6 to A14 link. Additional high level lighting, along the A14 to M1 (N) link and along the A14 to the River Avon, would result in additional night time impacts. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x x Dense woodland planting, within junction and on M1 to A14 (E) link embankments, would screen / filter views towards traffic, although structures and traffic on the M6 to M1 (S) link and lighting columns would remain a source of intrusion. Views of matrix sign gantry, over woodland planting, would remain.

X9 footpath View to south-west across farmland towards road and motorway corridors. Views confined and filtered by existing hedgerow and trees although traffic movements cause some intrusion. Night time views from southern sections of path affected by lighting at junction and along motorway corridors.

x Loss of existing vegetation would increase distant views to junction and elevated structures, particularly of the earthworks to the links between the M1 and A14. Additional high level lighting, along the A14 to M1 (N) link and along the A14 to the River Avon, would result in additional night time impacts, particularly to northern section of path. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x Dense woodland planting, within junction and on M1 to A14 (E) link embankments, would screen / filter views towards traffic, although structures and traffic on the M6 to M1 (S) link and lighting columns would remain a source of intrusion.





SU M SL N

SU M SL N


X51 footpath Existing hedgerows screen/filter views to south-west.

x Elevated structures and high level lighting would be more prominent in distant, glimpsed views. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x Elevated structures would remain more prominent in distant, glimpsed views.

X13 bridleway (North of Catthorpe Manor)

Section of path follows hedgerow that screens views to south-west. Slightly elevated views to north-east across farmland. Mature planting near Old Barn Farm and established planting on cutting slopes screen / filter views towards junction / motorways. Lighting columns break the horizon and night time views are dominated by lighting at junction and along M6 corridor.

x Loss of established hedgerow along Swinford Road would initially open up views to traffic and structures of M1 to M6 link over Swinford Road. Clear views of traffic, earthwork and structure of M6 to M1 (S) link between retained vegetation on M1 to M6 link. Lamp columns and night time impacts would continue to be significant. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x Planting alongside Swinford Road and around M1 to M6 link bridge structure would reduce impacts but M6 to M1 (S) link would remain a source of intrusion. Affect of lighting would remain.

X52 footpath (section north of Catthorpe Manor)

Northern section of path passes over elevated ground to reveal views to M6 corridor in the north to north-west. Views to NE limited by existing hedgerow. Night time views to north affected by lighting along M6 motorway corridor.

x Traffic would continue to be visible along open sections of the M6. Traffic and bridge structure would be visible, over existing field boundary hedge, on the elevated section of the M6 to M1 (S) link. Upper sections of 2 sign gantries would be visible above the horizon line to the north and north-west. Lamp columns and night time impacts would continue to be significant. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x Dense woodland planting to M6 south embankment would reduce current impact along open sections of M6. Traffic and bridge structure, of M6 to M1 (S) link, would remain a source of intrusion. Affect of lighting and gantries would remain.





SU M SL N

SU M SL N


X19 footpath Path crosses open farmland with views to existing motorway corridor, filtered by mature field trees. Night time views to the south are dominated by lighting along the M6 motorway. Lighting is clearly visible above the horizon.

x x Substantial loss of existing vegetation to north embankment of M6 creating clear views of earthwork and M6 traffic as footpath emerges from hedge at junction with X14 bridleway. Distant views east, toward elevated junction structures, from southern section of footpath. Clear view of 1 new signage gantry to the south-east and a view of the upper sections of another over existing vegetation from southern length of footpath. Clear views of greenfield section of LRN, running parallel with M6, from southern section of footpath. No significant additional night time impacts. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x x Filtered views, over false cuttings during winter months, of traffic on M6. Planting would improve views towards M6, particularly during summer months, but lighting and top of gantry signage would remain visible. It is anticipated that a boundary hedge adjacent to the LRN, to be agreed with landowners as accommodation works, would reduce impact, but as subject to agreement not taken into account.

X20 footpath Path crosses open farmland with distant views to existing motorway corridor, partially screened by Tomley Hall Farm, associated farm buildings, woodland copses and field boundary hedges. Night time views to the south are dominated by lighting along the M6 motorway.

x x Substantial loss of existing vegetation to north embankment of M6 creating distant glimpses of earthwork and M6 traffic as footpath emerges from hedge at junction with X14 bridleway. Distant views south-east, toward junction and elevated structures, from east section of footpath. Clear distant view of 1 2 new signage gantry gantries from east length of footpath.

Clear distant views of greenfield section of LRN, running parallel with M6, from southern section of footpath.

No significant additional night time impacts. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x x Filtered views, over false cuttings during winter months, of traffic on M6. Planting would improve views towards junction and M6, particularly during summer months, but lighting and top of gantry signage would remain visible. It is anticipated that a boundary hedge adjacent to the LRN, to be agreed with landowners as accommodation works, would reduce impact, but as subject to agreement not taken into account.

X14 bridleway (North of M6 to Shawell Road)

Path adjacent to hedgerow with slightly elevated views to existing motorway corridor, filtered by mature field trees. Night time views to the south and east are dominated by lighting along the M6 motorway. Lighting is clearly visible above the horizon.

x x x Substantial loss of existing vegetation to north embankment of M6 creating clear views of earthwork and M6 traffic as bridleway emerges from Shawell Road. Distant views east, toward elevated junction structures, from southern section of bridleway. Clear view of 1 2 new signage gantries gantry from along length of bridleway.

Clear views of greenfield section of LRN, running parallel with M6, becoming more dominant as bridleway approaches LRN.

No significant additional night time impacts.

x x Filtered views of traffic on M6, over false cuttings during winter months. Planting would improve views towards M6 and main junction in the distance, particularly during summer months, but lighting and top of gantry signage would remain visible. It is anticipated that a boundary hedge adjacent to the LRN, to be agreed with landowners as accommodation works, would reduce impact, but as subject to agreement not taken into account.





SU M SL N

SU M SL N


X21b footpath Existing track with mature trees that filter views slightly towards motorway and junction. Night time views to the south are dominated by lighting along the M6 motorway. Lighting is clearly visible above the horizon to south of footpath.

x x Substantial loss of existing vegetation to north embankment of M6 creating clear views of earthwork and M6 traffic. Distant views east, toward elevated junction structures, from southern section of footpath. Clear view of 1 2 new signage gantries gantry from along length of footpath. Clear views of greenfield section of LRN, running parallel with M6, becoming more dominant as footpath approaches LRN. No significant additional night time impacts. Should the Contractor’s Site Compound be located at Alternative Site 1, distant views of the compound could be seen from the most southerly section of the footpath at a range of approx. 800 metres. The addition of buildings, lights and contractor’s plant would result in Slight Adverse visual impact for a temporary period. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x x Filtered views of traffic on M6, over false cuttings during winter months. Planting would improve views towards M6 and main junction in the distance, particularly during summer months, but lighting and top of gantry signage would remain visible. It is anticipated that a boundary hedge adjacent to the LRN, to be agreed with landowners as accommodation works, would reduce impact, but as subject to agreement not taken into account. There would be no long term effects form the proposed site compound as the land would be returned to agriculture or current use after completion.

X21c footpath Path crosses open farmland with views to existing motorway corridor, partially screened by woodland copse to south-east of Tomley Hall Farm and field boundary hedge with trees. Night time views to the south are dominated by lighting along the M6 motorway. Lighting is clearly visible above the horizon to south of footpath.

x x Substantial loss of existing vegetation to north embankment of M6 creating clear views of earthwork and M6 traffic. Distant views east, toward elevated junction structures, from southern section of footpath. Clear view of 1 2 new signage gantries gantry from along length of footpath. Clear views of greenfield section of LRN, running parallel with M6, becoming more dominant as footpath approaches LRN. No significant additional night time impacts. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x x Filtered views of traffic on M6, over false cuttings during winter months. Planting would improve views towards M6 and main junction in the distance, particularly during summer months, but lighting and top of gantry signage would remain visible. It is anticipated that a boundary hedge adjacent to the LRN, to be agreed with landowners as accommodation works, would reduce impact, but as subject to agreement not taken into account.





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X21a footpath Footpath runs alongside woodland copse to south-east of Tomley Hall Farm and has direct views, south and south-east towards M6 approaching Junction 19 and distant views of M1, currently softened by mature boundary planting. Night time views to the south are dominated by lighting along the M6 motorway. Lighting is clearly visible above the horizon to south of footpath.

x x Substantial loss of existing vegetation to north embankment of M6 creating clear views of earthwork and M6 traffic, also opening up to the west as footpath emerges from cover of woodland copse. Distant views south-east, toward junction and elevated structures. Clear distant view of 1 new sign gantry on M6 and 1 new sign gantry on M1 from southern length of footpath. Clear views of new drainage pond proposed south of Stonebank. Clear distant views of greenfield section of LRN, running parallel with M6. Additional high level lighting along the A14 to M1 (N) link would add to the intrusion. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x x Filtered views of traffic on M6, over false cuttings during winter months. Planting would improve views towards M6 and over main junction, particularly during summer months, but lighting and top of gantry signage would remain visible. It is anticipated that a boundary hedge adjacent to the LRN, to be agreed with landowners as accommodation works, would reduce impact, but as subject to agreement not taken into account.

X13 bridleway (North of M6 to Shawell Road)

Bridleway runs alongside woodland copse to north-east of Tomley Hall Farm and has direct views, south and south-east towards M6 approaching Junction 19 and distant views of M1, currently softened by mature boundary planting. Views to the west are screened by both woodland copses to north-east and south-east of Tomley Hall Farm. Night time views to the south are dominated by lighting along the M6 motorway. Lighting is clearly visible above the horizon to south of bridleway.

x x Substantial loss of existing vegetation to north embankment of M6 creating clear views of earthwork and M6 traffic, also opening up to the west as bridleway emerges from cover of woodland copses. Clear views south and south-east, toward junction and elevated structures. Clear distant view of 1 new sign gantry on M6 and 1 new sign gantry on M1 from southern length of bridleway. Clear views of new drainage pond proposed south of Stonebank. Clear distant views of greenfield section of LRN, running parallel with M6. Additional high level lighting along the A14 to M1 (N) link would add to the intrusion. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x x Filtered views of traffic on M6, over false cuttings during winter months. Planting would improve views towards M6 and over main junction, particularly during summer months, but lighting and top of gantry signage would remain visible. It is anticipated that a boundary hedge adjacent to the LRN, to be agreed with landowners as accommodation works, would reduce impact, but as subject to agreement not taken into account.

Footpath (ix) (north of Shawell Road)

Path crosses open farmland with views to traffic on existing M1 motorway corridor screened by boundary hedge at top of cutting slope. Top of existing matrix sign and extent of M1 lighting visible over boundary vegetation. Night time views to the south-east are dominated by lighting along the M1 motorway and Junction 19.

x x Loss of existing vegetation, to the north-west corner of the Shawell Road bridge and part way up the M1, would create clear views of the bridge and traffic on the M1 and Shawell Road. Views of the main junction to the south-east would remain unaffected. Removal of existing matrix sign would be offset by 1 new sign gantry in same vicinity. No significant additional night time impacts.

x Dense woodland planting would screen / filter views toward the M1 and Shawell Road overbridge, particularly during summer months. Gantry and lighting would remain visible.





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Footpath (x) (north of Hill Top Farm)

Path crosses open farmland with views to traffic on existing M1 motorway corridor screened by boundary hedge at top of cutting slope. Top of existing matrix sign visible over boundary vegetation.

x Removal of existing matrix sign would be offset by 1 new sign gantry in same vicinity. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x No change.

X14 Bridleway (crossing M1 at Shawell)

From Shawell Road, bridleway heads north along existing track and is screened from traffic on M1 motorway corridor by sections of adjacent hedges with intermittent trees. Where views open up over field to east, top of existing matrix sign and extent of M1 lighting visible over boundary vegetation.

x x x Loss of existing vegetation, to the north-west corner of the Shawell Road bridge and part way up the M1, would create clear views of the bridge and traffic on the M1 and Shawell Road. Views of the main junction to the south-east would remain unaffected. Removal Relocation of 2 existing matrix signs and incorporation of 1 new sign gantry to the north of Shawell Road would not alter the view however, be offset by incorporation of 2 1 new sign gantry, within 25 metres to the north of the footpath as it crosses the M1, would increase the impact in the vicinity of the bridge. gantries in same vicinity. No significant additional night time impacts.

x x x Dense woodland planting would screen / filter views toward the M1 and Shawell Road overbridge, particularly during summer months. Gantries and lighting would remain visible.

Footpath (i) (crossing M1 at Shawell, north of X14)

Path crosses open farmland to east of M1 with glimpses to traffic on existing M1 motorway corridor through existing boundary hedge at top of cutting slope. Top of existing matrix sign visible over boundary vegetation to south of M1 crossing.

x Removal Relocation over a distance of approx. 45 metres, of existing matrix sign, to the south of the bridge, would be offset by and addition of 1 new sign gantry approx. 180 metres to the north of the bridge in same vicinity. Views of additional matrix sign, to the north of the M1 crossing, would be offset by presence of existing road and traffic. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x No change.

FC3 bridleway (north of A14)

Bridleway crosses open pasture land, close to the A14 with traffic clearly visible until it falls into cutting.

x Clear views of 2 new sign gantries and 2 new matrix signs but offset by presence of existing road. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x No change

Footpath (iii) (south of A14)

Footpath crosses open pasture land, close to the A14 at west end, with traffic clearly visible until it falls into cutting.

x x Clear views of 2 new sign gantries and 2 new matrix signs but offset by presence of existing road. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x x No change





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EX7 bridleway Bridleway crosses farmland with breaks in hedgerows and trees allowing glimpsed views to A14 and M1 motorway corridor and possible views of existing junction. Views from path become more open towards the east as boundary vegetation becomes sparse. Lighting visible above horizon.

x x Distant glimpsed views of earthwork, traffic and structures along A14 and A14 to M1 (N) link. Clear views, from east section of bridleway, of 2 new sign gantries and 2 new matrix signs along A14 but offset by presence of existing road. Additional lighting along the A14 to the River Avon would add to the intrusion.

x x Dense woodland planting would filter / screen glimpsed views of traffic on elevated sections of junction, particularly during summer months. Lighting / columns, gantries and matrix signs would remain visible.

Footpath (iv) (west of M1 south of Lilbourne)

Path crosses open farmland to west of M1 with glimpses to traffic on existing M1 motorway corridor through existing field boundary hedgerows. Clear views of existing matrix signs, some partially screened by field boundary vegetation along certain lengths of footpath. Radio masts a dominant feature.

x Removal of 1 existing gantry matrix sign would be offset by 1 new sign gantry in same vicinity. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x No change.

Bridleway (v) (west of M1 south of Lilbourne)

Path crosses open farmland to west of M1 with glimpses to traffic on existing M1 motorway corridor through existing field boundary hedgerows. Clear views of existing matrix signs, some partially screened by field boundary vegetation along certain lengths of footpath. Radio masts a dominant feature.

x Removal of 1 existing gantry matrix sign would be offset by 1 new sign gantry in same vicinity. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x No change.

EX3 footpath (Northamptonshire)

Path crosses open area of farmland with views west to established planting on M1 embankment which screens much of the traffic except for glimpses, mostly views of traffic on the M1 over the River Avon Viaduct. Transmission line on pylons an existing detractor.

Lighting along the M1 motorway is visible above existing planting and is a source of intrusion.

x Existing views would remain largely unchanged due to retained vegetation along the M1 cutting slopes and woodland north of the River Avon.

Distant views of 1 new gantry would be clearly visible over the River Avon Viaduct. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x No change.

X49 footpath Path has extensive, elevated views to the north across relatively open agricultural land. Traffic on the M6 motorway corridor is prominent in the view although impacts limited slightly by clipped hedgerow and hedgerow trees. The existing Catthorpe to Shawell road is screened by dense hedgerow and hedgerow trees.

Night time views to the north are dominated by lighting and traffic movements along the M6 motorway. Lighting is clearly visible above the horizon.

x Traffic would continue to be visible along open sections of the M6. Distant views of traffic and bridge structure, over existing field boundary hedges, of the elevated section of the M6 to M1 (S) link.

Upper sections of 2 sign gantries would be visible above the horizon line to the north and north-west, particularly from the slightly elevated section to the south.

Lamp columns and night time impacts would continue to be significant. No change in impact recorded in ES due to baseline and design changes.

x Dense planting, along the embankment to the south edge of the M6 and to the south embankment of the M6 to M1 south link, would more effectively filter views towards traffic than is achieved by existing planting, particularly in summer. Affect of lighting and gantries would remain.





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X14 Bridleway (South of M6)

Views from path dominated by M6 corridor immediately adjacent.

Night time views to the north are dominated by lighting along the M6 motorway. Lighting is clearly visible above the horizon.

x Views of new sign gantry over existing vegetation on M6 south embankment.

No significant additional night time impacts. No effect with revised design.

x No change.

Footpaths (vi) & (vii) (south of M6 at Newton)

Paths cross open farmland with glimpses of traffic, to the north along M6 motorway corridor, partially screened by mature woodland vegetation along the cutting slopes of the Great Western Walk and to the M6 southern cutting slope. Adjacent industrial units a dominant feature.

x x Clear views through gap in screen vegetation, particularly from north section of footpaths, of 1 new matrix sign along north side of M6 but offset by presence of existing road. No effect with revised design.

x x No change.

Bridleway (viii) (either side of M6 at Newton)

Bridleway crosses open field on north of M6 with open views of traffic, existing matrix sign and Newton Lane bridge. Bridleway passes over bridge and crosses open field, with open views of M6 traffic, and crossing Great Central Walk before heading south across open field alongside Footpath (vii) with similar views. Adjacent industrial units a dominant feature.

x x Clear views across open fields and through gap in screen vegetation, particularly from section of bridleway adjacent to M6, of 1 new matrix sign along north side of M6 but offset by presence of existing road and existing matrix sign.

x x No change.

X12 bridleway This route is proposed to be stopped up and diverted to the line of Footpath X8

Footpath (xi) adjacent to Misterton Depot

In the vicinity of Misterton Depot, the footpath runs along the boundary of the M1 and the depot. Extensive vegetation along the boundary of the depot constrain views to glimpses, which will be more open in winter. Existing earth bunding along the perimeter of the depot further constrain views where the footpath runs directly along the boundary of the depot.

x Views of the compound would be constrained to glimpses by intervening vegetation. Bunding along the perimeter of the depot would be retained during construction to minimise visual impact where vegetation is absent.

x No change.

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M1 Junction 19 Improvement Supplementary Note 4 Landscape …m1j19improvements.skanska.co.uk/Files/ES Volume 2... · 2012. 10. 23. · M1 JUNCTION 19 IMPROVEMENT SUPPLEMENTARY NOTE