Battery Storage - Landscape and Visual Appraisal
Project Overview
epd have been commissioned to conduct landscape and visual appraisals for proposed containerised battery energy storage at a number of sites in England and Scotland. The appraisals considered and highlighted any potential landscape and visual impacts resulting from the proposed development.
Landscape Appraisal
epd evaluated key factors such as:
- Relevant Policies
- Landscape designations
- Public access
- Landscape character area
- Listed Buildings
epd analysed these landscape designations to understand the legal protections and the landscape's sensitivity to change. Our assessment also includes evaluating the landscape's character, value and sensitivity, along with identifying historical and cultural heritage features, to determine the overall impact of proposed development.
Viewpoints
We assessed viewpoints to conduct Landscape and Visual Appraisal (LVA) by selecting strategic locations from which the landscape and proposed development could potentially be observed and analysed. These viewpoints help us assess the visual impact from different perspectives, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how the development will affect the landscape of the study area's appearance and character.
Zone of Theoretical Visibility
A ZTV (or ZTI - Zone of Theoretical Influence) shows the potential visibility of a proposal and can help inform a site assessment.
Visual Appraisal
epd evaluated the impacts of the proposed development on the visual amenity of receptors in the study area. Public access considerations involved examining how changes might affect areas used for recreation and enjoyment by the local community.