The intrinsic characteristics of a landscape also render some landscape types
more suitable for multiple windfarms than others. Analysis of landscape character
information at a strategic level can help in identifying those landscape types best
suited to large scale and multiple windfarm development.
10. Impacts on recreational interests also need to be considered at a strategic level.
This will include the effects on users of Long Distance Routes where relevant,
impacts on popular destinations for recreation such as National or Regional Parks,
and also on important recreational resources such as rivers and mountains.
Summits and other elevated viewpoints are often popular destinations that are
likely to be particularly affected by views of multiple windfarms.
Different landscapes – different approaches
11. In judging whether or not an area should be kept free of windfarm impacts it is
helpful to develop a clear view about which of three possible landscape objectives
should apply5: landscape protection, accommodation, or change. These should not
be seen as rigidly distinct objectives. They seek only to illustrate the different
approaches that are relevant to different landscapes.