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Appendix D

Penzance Housing Evidence Report: Landscape

Character Assessment Results

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Introduction This Appendix sets out the results for the Landscape Character Assessment stage (Step 6) of the Urban Extension

Assessment. The methodology for this step of the process is set out in Appendix C of this report. The local

Launceston Character Area Description is considered, followed by the more detailed assessment results, which

are presented in tabular and diagrammatic formats.

Launceston Character Area Description The historic town of Launceston sits in the strategically important location overlooking the Devon border and is

centrally placed between the north and south coasts. The ‘old’ town is situated on a small plateau which had for

long been an important cross roads for transport links for the counties of Devon and Cornwall. There are main

road links to Callington, Saltash and Plymouth to the south. Bodmin to the west, Okehampton and Exeter to the

east and Holsworthy and Bude to the north. These roads are all busy and congestion, particularly from the road

leading to Bude and Holsworthy is normal for the residents of this otherwise attractive town which still retains an

agricultural setting to the castle from a number of viewpoints.

Prominent though the castle and surrounding ‘old’ townscape is, much of the town is only visible close by along

access roads or public rights of way as it is well screened by the high ground surrounding it and by established

tree cover. In general, the landscape is a mixture of rolling pasture to the north and south with a steeper sided

green valley running through the town from east to west, where, in this more sheltered location, there are many

fine mature trees and a diverse range of habitats and wildlife.

The mix of a well-established, mature pastoral landscape, interspersed with significant areas of mixed woodland

and the focal point of the historic castle and the surrounding diverse architecture of the old town has produced a

unique quality to Launceston which is quite different to most other towns in the south west. It is still an attractive

town set within a diverse but rural landscape with good road links to the surrounding towns in both Devon &

Cornwall.

Landscape Character Assessment Results The outputs of this assessment are presented in two formats – for each cell:

the landscape characteristics are presented visually on maps (Figures 1-15); and,

the results of the landscape character assessments are presented in tables (Tables 1-17).

Please note that, in carrying out this assessment it was considered appropriate to split cells into a number of sub-

cells where the landscape character had distinctly different features within one cell. Consequently, in the case of

Launceston, Cells 2, 7 and 11 were split into smaller study sub-cells for this step of the process.

Figure 16 illustrates the summary results for all Cells (and sub-cells) on a map of the town.

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Figure 1: Landscape Character Assessment Map (Cell 1)

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; Penzance & Newlyn Cell 1

SHEET NUMBER;

ASSESSOR; Jon Mitchell/Cathy Lowe DATE; 27 October 2010

Landscape Survey Information Landscape Value Landscape

Sensitivity

Overall Landscape

AssessmentLandscape

Description Record descriptive information for each survey sub heading listed

Landscape Character Area No. 04

Landscape Description Unit No’s. 134

Place a value of H/M/L-

see guidance


see guidance

Final Cell Judgement

As per previous matrix Record information for each survey sub heading listed -

Natural Landscape Features

H

(Due to SSSI, BAP, Woodland

Cover) Marsh

M

Overall Landscape

Assessment Topography/ landform Flat, low lying land

Vegetation cover/ trees Grassland, pasture, scrub and marshland

Field pattern/ boundary

type

Natural boundaries in marsh, Highway planting to North East; Willow to North West

side

Land use Marsh, Allotments, Agricultural grassland

Natural

Distinctive landscape/

historic features

Open water to southern side of cell/natural character

Water bodies/ courses Open water / ponds

Settlement/ Built Features

Settlement type Limited, scattered to North along B road

Distinctive manmade

features

Power lines to North East

Distinctive historic or

cultural features

Chapel near West corner

Long distance views / St Michaels Mount

Vernacular (use of local

materials)

Limited, apart from Chapel

CELL 1 Transport Pattern

A Road/ B Road/ other B roads along boundaries

Railways None

Farm/ Private tracks

Cycleways None

PROW

Informal paths

Table 1: Landscape Character Assessment Results (Cell1)

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Visual Prominence (tick appropriate)

Open/ long distance

(high)

Intermittent (medium) Some long distance to East

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition

Integrity and unity of

landscape 3 mixed uses – wetland / pasture / allotments

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) M

How is the landscape

experienced?

Natural to South East

Key sources / visual or

noise (both within and

outside the cell)

Main source- A30

Cell to Cell relationship

What is the key

information relating to

adjacent cell?

Divided by road

Photograph numbers

Other Information

Cell is too small to subdivide, whilst opportunity for some minor developments in North East.

Cells size makes it inappropriate for ‘significant’ development after Natural Areas have been omitted, likely flooding issues with developments

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Landscape Character Area No. CA04



see guidance


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As per previous matrix Record information for each survey sub heading listed –

Small variable, cell, former sports field, low lying ground with gas governor/station

on NE side, unmanaged land to NE end with wet ground species


L

(Not tranquil, eroded

landscape/intrusions, therefore

not intact)

Score

L

(Well screened from A30 and

B road, therefore mitigation

potential)

Overall Landscape

Assessment Topography/ landform Flat, low lying

Vegetation cover/ trees Marshland, Bracken to East. Central of cell – former cricket field, now grassland


type

Hedgerow, spps/high tree planting/screen to North (forms part of maturing highway

planting scheme – Alder/Ash) Original linear pattern matching cell 3 although

divided by A30

Land use Unused/derelict area with tipping to East / Central former cricket strip, west edge

adjacent housing, small public open space


historic features

Prominent views to St Michaels Mount to East of site and backdrop of high ground/

hills to the North (Cells 3 and 4)

Water bodies/ courses None visible- but is low lying ground with wetland species indicating springs/ wet

ground

Settlement type Urban Edge to West, caravan sales isolated residential

Distinctive manmade

features

-


cultural features

None within cell, St Michaels Mount to South


materials)

None apparent within cell


A Road/ B Road/ other A30 on North / Significant A road on Southern Side.

Railways -

Farm/ Private tracks Some access to private property

Cycleways -

PROW Western edge of cell

Informal paths -

Table 2: Landscape Character Assessment Results (Cell 2)

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Open/ long distance

(high)

Intermittent (medium) Due to higher ground to North and St. Michaels Mount to South, planting to

north screens much of cell from A30

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition


landscape

Intrusions – power, noise from roads (and heliport), broken up cell– various low

quality developments – caravan sales, garage

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) L – Noise is the main intrusion from adjacent roads


experienced?

Noisy, visually sheltered/enclosed – greatest to East



outside the cell)

A30/A roads


What is the key


adjacent cell?

Divided by road to both N and S, no smooth transitions

Photograph numbers

Other Information

Low integrity / impact on landscape is great due to proximity to A30 road, unmanaged, tipping.

Any development feels more appropriate for none residential to East

West could accommodate some housing adjacent existing housing area.

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Score

M

Grade 1 agricultural land,

partially tranquil, although

proximity to A30 and heliport

does impact on tranquillity.

The cell is reasonably intact.

Score

M

The proximity to the big shed

development to the south

(KFC, etc) visible from the

cell

Overall Landscape

Assessment Topography/ landform Gently sloping land from South rising to North, shallow even gradient

Vegetation cover/ trees Extensively worked grassland/agricultural land with hedgerow nature spp – lower

down, pine / willow – occasional arable


type

Hedgerow, Elm, medium/small scale field pattern.

East side of site linear/ (medieval?) field pattern, productive land- grade 1

Field size medium, decreasing in size to the eastern side of cell

Land use Mainly grassland/ some agriculture


historic features

No distinct wind shaping of trees despite openness to Sea

Water bodies/ courses Small water way approx 2/3 along cell, running N-S

Settlement type Limited, Rural dwellings along northern road, a mix of modern and grand older

properties

Distinctive manmade

features

None within cell


cultural features

None within cell, abuts Gulval Church Town and has impressive views of St Michaels

Mount in some locations


materials)

Wide range


A Road/ B Road/ other Surrounded by A30/South

Railways -


Cycleways -

PROW

Informal paths -


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Open/ long distance

(high) Open, high visibility

Intermittent (medium)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition


landscape

Within cell, integrated and unified landscape, however ‘big box’ development outside

cell boundary to south (KFC etc) impacts upon cells experience

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) M – due to background road noise. Interrupted by Heliport, A30 – background.

General road noise, but not excessive.


experienced?

Visually exposed, moderate exposure, well tendered landscape.



outside the cell)

Heliport, A30, railway.


What is the key


adjacent cell?

From South side – most frequented viewed – cells 3 & 4 are whole/continuous piece

of landscape.

Photograph numbers

Other Information

Forms the bottom of the hill which cells 3 and 4 make up. These 2 cells combined make up one complete piece of landscape which is highly visible from A30 and train as approach to Penzance

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Landscape Description Unit No’s. 139 & 133


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H

Complete landscape, tranquil,

no degradation

H

Overall Landscape

Assessment Topography/ landform Lower slopes, shallow, increasing with height.

Vegetation cover/ trees Sporadic hedgerow trees, mainly arable in cell with some grassland.


type

Hedgerow pattern, bunds, traditional pattern of hedgerow, no significant loss of

boundary, similar size fields, bigger to East (where more level)

Land use Arable/pasture limited


historic features

Tree tunnel on road to North East and South

Water bodies/ courses None

Settlement type Rural - Distinctive edge to Gulval, then no settlements apart from Tolver.

Distinctive manmade

features

None dominant


cultural features

Gulval church town – historic settlement, Church at Gulval, St Michaels Mount from

most view points.


materials)

Some in traditional farm building, Granite.

Some highway features in East side compromise original character


A Road/ B Road/ other B roads around entire cell (apart from North section)

Railways -

Farm/ Private tracks Several

Cycleways -

PROW - Informal paths -


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Open/ long distance

(high)


Limited (low)

Landscape Condition


landscape

Intact – Complete landscape - + landscape to Cell 3

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) H – across top of cell, only South side of sell – visual intrusions ‘Big Sheds’ ,

mitigation could screen.


experienced?

Gradient form sheltered -> exposed (fairly)



outside the cell)

Big Shed developments (KFC/ McDonalds/ B&Q, etc)

A30 slightly but due to distance less impact than Cell 3


What is the key


adjacent cell?

Key link with cell 3 (only small road divides)

Photograph numbers

Other Information

Forms the mid/ top of the hill which cells 3 and 4 make up. These 2 cells combined make up one complete piece of landscape which is highly visible from A30 and train as approach to Penzance

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Landscape Description Unit No’s. 139 & (417)


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H

Calmness, tranquil, river

valleys complete

H

Overall Landscape

Assessment Topography/ landform Rolling slopes down to watercourses, creating some more exposed fields above.

Vegetation cover/ trees Groups of trees on lower ground along stream corridors and field boundaries.


type

Small field, uniform size – Cornish hedge well managed

Land use Arable – grassland, streamside


historic features

Tree tunnel – semi sunken creating enclosure.

Water bodies/ courses Yes – two watercourses divide cell and creates Western boundary.

Settlement type Village edge to South of cell,

Clustered farm buildings (of traditional granite stone) within cell

Distinctive manmade

features


cultural features

Granite gateway/ carved posts of Rosemorran Farm at current entrance to AONB


materials)

Granite buildings, slate roofs, Cornish hedges, gate posts - thresholds.

Range of stone styles


A Road/ B Road/ other B roads limited to centre of cell Next to AONB

Railways -


Cycleways ?

PROW

Informal paths ?


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Open/ long distance

(high)


Limited (low)

Landscape Condition


landscape

Cell complete although influence of adjacent Gulval village is prominent in South

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) H


experienced?

Generally sheltered feel, quiet, tranquil, despite proximity to Gulval



outside the cell)

Gulval village a potential source


What is the key


adjacent cell?

AONB to North

* Photograph numbers

Other Information

Small cell. Landscape character feels identical to the AONB in the north of Cell 5 and could be worthy of AONB extension south

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; Penzance and Newlyn 6, A&B

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Landscape Description Unit No’s. 417 (Text Missing)

282 (6A)

Place a value of H/M/L- see

guidance


see guidance




6(A) = H

6(B) = M

6(A) = M

6(B) = M

Overall Landscape

Assessment Topography/ landform Crown to North, Steep sided to North East, Sloping South

Undulating landscape with steep sided wooded river valley, road embankment to

South

Vegetation cover/ trees Grassland, some arable, hedgerow / roadside / river valley trees, sycamore, some

Beech, Nature hedgerow mix.

Mature parkland associated with Manor


type

Small scale, boundaries still evident, wind sculpted to exposed / higher ground,

sheltered South East.

Land use Arable, pasture, some woodland, parkland for Manor House


historic features

Some tree tunnels along roads

Water bodies/ courses None within cell


Settlement type Urban edge to South and South East, clustered farm buildings.

Distinctive manmade

features

None within cell, southern side of cell influenced by P2, wind turbine, school/college

was prominent.


cultural features

Boskeriwyn(?), church tower in Penzance prominent on horizon. Sea not visible

from much of cell.


materials)

Simple gate posts, Cornish hedge boundary

CELL 6A CELL 6B Transport Pattern

A Road/ B Road/ other Limited to B roads

Railways -


Cycleways -

Table 6: Landscape Character Assessment Results (Cell 6 A & B)

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PROW Several public footpaths within cell

Informal paths -


Open/ long distance

(high) } Prominence varies

South – influenced by proximity to A30/Residential P2

Intermittent (medium) } Centre/North – highly prominent from AONB, West + P2

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition


landscape

Northern part complete, Southern part – intrusions from A30/P2

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Low to south, gradient through to high – mid / centre of cell


experienced?

Exposure, sheltered enclosed, simple

Range – mostly heavily influenced by topography – Valley – sheltered

- Hilltops - exposed



outside the cell)

A30, Penzance


What is the key


adjacent cell?

Photograph numbers

Other Information

Split Cell – Southern edge has different character – influenced by A30 noise, proximity to housing, not tranquil, visually dominant.

Whereas Mid/North is intact landscape/ rural setting, with extremely limited impact from adjacent town.

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Landscape Description Unit No’s.


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H H

Overall Landscape

Assessment Topography/ landform Varies from gently sloping high ground to very steeply sloping river valley sides.

Vegetation cover/ trees Stunted hedgerow trees on high ground, through pasture down to mature trees in

mixed woodland in valley bottom.


type

Cornish hedges and hedgerow trees appropriate low key management

Land use Pasture (horses predominantly) woodland valleys, allotments in South East corner

(…….…….. land)


historic features

Low key features such as stone bridge in valley bottom and steps by public footpath

– made from substantial granites

Water bodies/ courses 2 main watercourses - rivers


Settlement type To north east isolated farm buildings, associated with roads, Madron to North West –

substantial stone village impacts on cell

Distinctive manmade

features

Within cell – limited to substation on eastern edge (low lying site, so low impact

generally) Power lines and … Distance views Penzance town wind turbine

dominates


cultural features

Engine houses / church tower / Cornish hedges / tree tunnels, listed buildings, SAMs

other important features


materials)

Local stone (granite) dominant in walls, hedges, gate posts, steps, etc, etc.

Watercourse details


A Road/ B Road/ other B roads and public footpath

Railways -


Cycleways -

PROW

Informal paths -


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Open/ long distance

(high) Northern and mid parts of cell – very high prominence

Intermittent (medium) Transition areas from high to valley bottom

Limited (low) Valley Bottoms

Landscape Condition


landscape Complete – very limited – modern dwellings on edge of Madron.

Small scale posts with overhead wires

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) HIGH!


experienced?

Exposed on high ground infinite/enclosed in valleys – range between.



outside the cell)

Good noises only 0 water strong element.


What is the key


adjacent cell?

Western edge of cell highly visible and boundary road on eastern edge feels as

though it travels through a ‘whole’ landscape – western edge cell falls away steeply

so not so … continuity

Photograph numbers

Other Information

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H

Score

H

Overall Landscape

Assessment Topography/ landform Evenly falling gentle south facing slope

Vegetation cover/ trees Woodland associated with Poltair Hospital.

Arable/pasture and sports field to the South


type

Medium sized field pattern, hedgerow, native species, thorn and some gorse

Land use Arable, pasture, woodland, sports


historic features

Tree tunnel on West side, substantial granite cattle grids

Water bodies/ courses None


Settlement type Village edge to North, Heamoor to South, with dispersed residential along road and

hospital.

Distinctive manmade

features

Limited on site


cultural features

Madron Church spire, St Michael’s Mount.

Hospital screened from Madron by tree cover.


materials)

Penwith style Cornish hedge, granite stiles, granite steps


A Road/ B Road/ other B roads – East, South and West

Railways -


Cycleways -

PROW PROW across cell North to South and from West

Informal paths


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Open/ long distance

(high) HIGH – Very


Limited (low)

Landscape Condition


landscape Complete

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Generally High – potential noise from school to South


experienced?

Open landscape – high quality mature woodlands, contribute to sense of maturity

within landscape with long distance views



outside the cell)

Mounts Bay School, near to Heamoor village but not obtrusive because of change in

levels


What is the key


adjacent cell?

Photograph numbers

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9(A) – H

9(B) – L




9(A) – H

9(B) – L

Overall Landscape

Assessment Topography/ landform Cell divided by valley running North West -> South East, North side of cell generally

open/level, valley becoming increasingly marked toward South East. Higher land

around Lesingey Round, which is positioned at the crown and prominent from

surrounding area.

Vegetation cover/ trees Agricultural landscape compromising of grassland (managed/unmanaged)

Deciduous woodland around reservoir and along river corridor, Hedgerows in South

of cell thorn mix with situated hedgerow trees.


type

Medium size field pattern, uniform across cell. Cornish hedge field boundaries with

some trees along roadside.

Land use Agricultural, woodland, natural along river, reservoir

Unmanaged/neglected poly tunnels and farm West/North West side of cell.


historic features

Lesingey Round most distinctive feature, granite gate posts and consists with stiles

style along footway.

Water bodies/ courses Reservoir and river running North West -> South East with subsidiary streams


Settlement type Variable, cell is adjacent urban edge, however within cell 3 farms comprising of

clustered farm buildings.

Distinctive manmade

features

Power lines in the North of cell extremely prominent.


cultural features

Lesingey Round is a key historic feature both visually and as a Scheduled Ancient

monument


materials)

Granite linear stiles, stone buildings

CELL 9A

CELL 9B

Transport Pattern

A Road/ B Road/ other B roads around West, North West and North

Railways -


Cycleways -

PROW

Informal paths


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Open/ long distance

(high) South side of cell far reaching views to Newlyn and prominent in South cell of

round (for rural views)

South West side of cell far reaching views to Madron.

Intermittent (medium) Northern side of cell

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition


landscape

The North West side of site as urban fringe has significant intrusions – visually focus

roof lines and significant overhead power lines. The farm is neglected, damaged

walls and unmanaged fields.

Southern Cell is intact farming landscape, pasture, fields and hedges with some hay

baling.

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Variable, tranquil to South/South West, low tranquillity to North/North East


experienced?

Sheltered and enclosed along river valley, open far reaching around Lesingey Round.



outside the cell)

Housing along Eastern boundary (and school).

Minor road noise.

Significant negative impact of power lines.


What is the key


adjacent cell?

Photograph numbers

Other Information

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10(A) – H

10(B) – M

10(A) – H

10(B) – L

Overall Landscape

Assessment Topography/ landform Varies, flat to northern end of cell in-front of Nancealvern house.

Sloping South East in centre of cell, wooded river valley incises South end of cell.

Vegetation cover/ trees Mixed, mature deciduous parkland trees and native woodland mixed with introduced

species, as part of historic estates, Millennium woodland along A road, maturing

highway planting and some bunding.


type

No overall dominant style, but stone boundaries.

Land use Mixed- vineyard, parkland, grassland, pasture, millennium woodland.


historic features

Good tree lined driveways to properties, granite block steps/stile/bridge traditional

style on footpaths.

Water bodies/ courses -


Settlement type Large individual historic properties, more modern development within the river

valley, light industrial along roadside.

Distinctive manmade

features

Wind turbine visible, but not in cell.

Some power lines, but not overly dominant.


cultural features

3 historic houses – YHA (former Castle Horrick), Nancealver and Rosehill.


materials)

CELL

10A

CELL

10B

Transport Pattern

A Road/ B Road/ other A30 to South East boundary, AOH South boundary

Railways -


Cycleways -

PROW Several

Informal paths


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Open/ long distance

(high)

Intermittent (medium) Only long views to St Michaels Mount from South end of cell.

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition


landscape

Mixed cell, mature, fairly small scale, lots of mature trees

Middle distance views -> Complete

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) M -> H

Road noise, lack of exposure, some powerlines


experienced?

Sheltered enclosed, gentle, mature, established.



outside the cell)

Road (A30) to South East


What is the key


adjacent cell?

Photograph numbers

Other Information

Around Polgoon vineyards (whilst they are clearly an appropriate and viable business) the industrial estates offer less from a landscape perspective due to proximity to A30, housing adjacent cell.

Northern cell – is intact parkland associated with Manor House

Southern Cell – feels mature, part of original YHA estate

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11(A) - M

11(B) - H

11(C) – M

11(A) - H

11(B) - H

11(C) – L

Overall Landscape

Assessment Topography/ landform Uniform gentle to medium slopes running south towards flood plain.

Vegetation cover/ trees Mainly pastoral and arable with some copses/woodland and well wooded hedges on

lower slopes.


type

Cornish hedges – broadleaved trees and shrubs on lower field boundaries, upper

fields quite devoid of trees and kept flailed

Land use 11A Grade 2 arable farmland. 11B is parkland to Trereife House (grade 1

agricultural land). 11C Grade 2 agricultural land, used as pasture.


historic features

Trereife House forms landmark in the landscape – grade 1 listed house and ancient

cross in grounds

Water bodies/ courses Pond and small stream

Settlement type Hamlet of Trereife on West boundary. No other buildings.

Distinctive manmade

features

Power line shown on plan


cultural features

Trereife House – Grade I listed


materials)

Granite hedge styles, estate gate posts (granite) wrought iron field gates and kissing

gates.

CELL

11A

CELL

11B

CELL

11C A Road/ B Road/ other A30 and A3071 roads – border North and South of site, meet at roundabout

Railways -


Cycleways -

PROW

Informal paths -


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Open/ long distance

(high) Higher Fields (11A)


Low and Medium height fields (11B and 11C)

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition


landscape

Trerife Estate – good quality historic landscape.

Higher fields – good quality agricultural land – well maintained

Aesthetic & Sensory



experienced?

Exposed on the higher ground, intimate around Trerife House



outside the cell)

Road noise from A30 and A3071 running along East boundary of cell.


What is the key


adjacent cell?

Busy roads form effective cut off, but landform of 11 & 12 is coherent and connected

when viewed from a distance.

Photograph numbers

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M M

Overall Landscape

Assessment Topography/ landform Gentle/medium slopes of valley side, generally to South West towards watercourse.

Ranging from flood plain level to 65m

Vegetation cover/ trees Mainly pastoral and arable with belts of woodland and scrub on steep banks. Mix of

native broadleaves in general. Well wooded Cornish hedges around lower fields.

Overall effect is of significant woodland cover to cell.


type

Cornish hedges, mix of managed and unmanaged. Mature broadleaved trees in

hedges on lower fields.

Land use Mainly arable and pasture, Grade 1 and 2 agricultural land. Amenity use of

woodland areas.

Pitches on low lying level area – former tip?


historic features

Tolcarne Round – iron age round/bronze age barrow and former mining area, now

wooded, high informal amenity value.

Water bodies/ courses River with streams and associated floodplain

Settlement type Open area between dense residential edges of Penzance to North East and Newyln to

South West.

Distinctive manmade

features

Telephone mast just beyond cell boundary to West on Misery Hill, highly visible.

Power lines on posts across some fields.


cultural features

Cornish hedges and double hedged footpath with stone style.


materials)

Granite gate posts and traditional wrought iron field gates.

CELL 12 A Road/ B Road/ other A30 Penzance – Lands End. North West boundary of cell. B3315 to Newlyn

along South boundary of cell.

Railways -

Farm/ Private tracks -

Cycleways -

PROW

Informal paths


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Open/ long distance

(high)


Limited (low)

Landscape Condition


landscape

Minor intrusions

Aesthetic & Sensory



experienced?

Sheltered and enclosed, diverse mix of landscape experiences e.g. Riverside,

woodland banks, scrubland, grassland, wetland



outside the cell)

A30 and B road are source of significant noise to adjacent fields


What is the key


adjacent cell?

Cell 11 – A30 and roadside planting cuts off short views of adjacent cell. Longer

distance views of Cell 11 from the higher areas of cell 12 – Trereife Estate and

surrounding farmland.

Photograph numbers

Other Information

KEY POINTS

Extremely diverse landscape types – high biodiversity (river, wetland, scrub, woodland, open grassland ie whole range of habitats)

Valuable amenity – should be part of G1

Separates residential edges of Newlyn and Penzance (OARS – Open area related to settlements)

Whilst this came out overall as a score of 6 (Orange), it combines some highly visible areas, the less visible areas are very close to flood plain, some high amenity areas and an area of high biodiversity

overall. On balance, in my view, it is probably not suitable for development.

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; Penzance & Newlyn Cell 13 (A, B and C)

SHEET NUMBER;

ASSESSOR; Melissa Ralph, Nola O’Donnell & Belinda Edwards DATE; 10 and 15 November 2010


Sensitivity

Overall Landscape

AssessmentLandscape



Landscape Description Unit No’s. 277 and 417


see guidance


see guidance




13(A) - M

13(B) - H

13(C) - H

13(A) - H

13(B) - M

13(C) - L

Overall Landscape

Assessment Topography/ landform Topography varies from plateau (95m) and folded sloping land of varying steepness

(13A and 13B) to a winding low flat river corridor (13C).

Vegetation cover/ trees Vegetation varies from mainly arable with some pasture (13A) to regenerating wood

and scrub (13B) down to damp pasture and riverside wood/scrub (13C).


type

13A: Highly managed Cornish hedges – flailed tall thin hedges, species poor

gorse/thin with few small trees – ash, holly, sycamore. Fields enlarged with loss of

hedges.

13B: Unmanaged naturally regenerating woodland/scrub/meadow habitat mix with

rich structure. Self seeded from hedges. Thick hedges with many mature trees.

13C: Well treed Cornish Hedges. River with steep wooded banks and also significant

embankments set back from watercourse.

Land use 13A: Mainly arable (maize, hay) some horse pasture. Grade 3 agricultural land

13B: ‘Set aside’ type ground. Some horse pasture.

13C: Wet river corridor with damp pasture. Hens/geese near road, plus allotments.

Grade 1 agricultural land.


historic features

Steep high embankments to South of river corridor (see map). A well is indicated

on O/S map near high platuea in South of Cell, 13B & 13C designated as an Area of

Great Landscape Value.

Water bodies/ courses Small fast flowing river passes through Northern lower part of cell linking Drift

Reservoir to sea at Newlyn. Small wetland areas associated with this river.

Designated as a flood zone (13C).

Settlement type Newlyn urban edge tucked down below North and East edges of cell. Hamlet of

Tredavoe with low Chapel nestled in head of small valley. Isolated properties in

river corridor – perhaps associated with former tin streaming works.

Distinctive manmade

features

Former Council depot on manmade plateau (see map) now overgrown and not highly

visible.


cultural features

Tin streaming buildings/structures may be present in river valley.


materials)

Old granite terraced housing and cottages in river corridor (13C). Granite gate posts

and stiles and wrought iron gates in wooded bank above Newlyn – disappearing as

vegetation grows (13B). 13A wraps around Trevadoe, a very old hamlet with fine

group of old granite houses with sloping green and small pond. CELL

13A

CELL

13B

CELL

13C

Table 13: Landscape Character Assessment Results (Cell 13 A, B & C)

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A Road/ B Road/ other A30 to lowest North edge of cell. B3315 borders part of North edge – 13C

Railways -


Cycleways Bridleways to South edge of cell

PROW Many paths radiating from Tredavoe – 13A

Informal paths


Open/ long distance

(high) 13A


13B

Limited (low)

13C

Landscape Condition


landscape

Minor intrusions

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Cell 13A = H

Cell 13B = M

Cell 13C = M


experienced?

Cell 13A = High, exposed, folded valleys, intensively farmed.

Cell 13B = Rich varied, naturally regenerating woodland/scrub.

Cell 13C = Low, enclosed sheltered, river corridor.



outside the cell)

A30 and B3315 are sources of traffic noise in lowest part of the cell (13C).


What is the key


adjacent cell?

The river corridor in 13C runs into the lower side of Cell 12, across the B3315.

Photograph numbers

Other Information

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CELL REFERENCE NUMBER; Penzance & Newlyn Cell 14 (A and B)

SHEET NUMBER;



Sensitivity

Overall Landscape

AssessmentLandscape



Landscape Description Unit No’s. 14A = 277

14B = 132


see guidance


see guidance




14(A) - M

14(B) - H

14(A) - M

14(B) - H

Overall Landscape

Assessment Topography/ landform 14A: Gently undulating farmland above Newlyn. Manmade ‘hill’ to eastern part of

the cell, projects above the natural contours.

14B: Steeply sloping (East facing) land overlooking Bay (95-60m)

Vegetation cover/ trees 14A: Medium sized agricultural fields, mainly arable, some cattle pasture.

14B: Mixed – Medium size arable fields, small pastural fields, regenerating

woodland bank, including a BAP woodland area, with TPO and SSSI area associated

with the Quarry.


type

14A: Medium sized fields with managed uniform Cornish hedges – species poor,

flailed, windblown.

14B: Mix of hedges, lower ones richer, wider with mature trees.

Land use 14A: Mainly arable, some cattle pasture, horse pasture. Grade 3 agricultural land.

14B: Mixed arable, small paddocks, regenerating woodland. Grade 3 agricultural

land.


historic features

14B: Gwavas Lane is a species rich sunken lane with some mature trees

Water bodies/ courses Small pond and two wells – see map.

Settlement type 14A: Scattered individual properties and erban edge of Newlyn to North.

14B: Urban edge of Newlyn to North, village urban edge (Paul) to South

Distinctive manmade

features

14A: ‘Hill’ is a striking landmark to East of this subcell. Reservoir, low power lines

also in 14A. Penlee Quarry lies to East of cell 14A.


cultural features

Chyenhal Settlement mound, scheduled ancient monument borders edge of cell.

Paul Church Tower seen from 14A and 14B (South of cell). Standing stone.


materials)

Cornish stone hedges, impressive stone stiles (Gwavas Lane and outskirts of Paul).

Very old farm cottages at Chywoone Grove.

CELL 14A CELL 14B A Road/ B Road/ other B3315 (Newlyn to Land’s End) passes through centre of cell.

Railways -


Cycleways -

Table 14: Landscape Character Assessment Results (Cell 14 A & B)

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PROW

Informal paths 'Hill' is used as an amenity area with panoramic views. Visual Prominence (tick appropriate)

Open/ long distance

(high) 14B – Due to slope and aspect, highly visible from Newlyn, Penzance,

Marazion to North East and Paul to South


14A

Limited (low)

Landscape Condition


landscape

Some intrusions – ‘hill’ being most significant. Also reservoir and low power lines.

Aesthetic & Sensory

Tranquillity (H/ M/ L) Cell 14A = M

Cell 14B = H (other than adjacent quarry which is now a SSSI)


experienced?

Cell 14A = Rolling landform, sheltered, some urban fringe. Low visibility. Hill

exposed, windy, panoramic views.

Cell 14B = Stunning sea views, exposed, windswept. Highly visible



outside the cell)

Road noise from B3315


What is the key


adjacent cell?

Photograph numbers

Other Information

14B – There may be limited scope to expand Paul with pockets of houses, so long as remains distinct from nearby Newlyn and Mousehole.

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Figure 16: Summary Results for all Cells (and Sub-Cells) on Town Map

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