1.4 As part of the scoping process the following bodies provided suggestions for representative viewpoints:

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1 Appendix 6.6: Viewpot Selection 1.1 This report has been prepared to assist understandg the process of determg the locations that will be cluded with the landscape and visual impact assessment () of the proposed Loch Urr wd farm. 1.2 The selection of s was led by the Landscape Architect relation to landscape and visual issues. However, several s were identified by the Archaeologist or by cultural heritage consultees. As such some s are considered either the and/ or the cultural heritage assessment or both. Only those cultural heritage assets that are considered an important landscape receptor or sensitive visual receptor are considered the. 1.3 Viewpots were identified itially from a desktop study based upon analysis of the prelimary Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) of the proposed development. In addition, Ordnance Survey mappg of the study area, aerial photography and Google Streetview. Some s were ruled out or micro-sited followg more detailed field work or as the proposed layout and extent of visibility was refed. Further s were identified for clusion the ES, followg field work and on-gog consultation with Dumfries and Galloway Council and SNH. The precise location of each was determed on site to ensure that visualisations are representative of typical views available towards the proposed turbes. 1.4 As part of the scopg process the followg bodies provided suggestions for representative s: Dumfries and Galloway Council; Historic Scotland; and. 1.5 In relation to visual effects, it should be noted that the itself is not the receptor; rather it is the people that would be experiencg the view from the. These people will generally have different responses to a change view dependg upon their location, the activity they are followg and other factors, cludg the weather and time of day/year. Viewpots fall

2 to three categories, as set out Guideles for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Institute and Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, 3 rd edition 2013): Representative s (which represent the experience of different types of receptors the vicity); Specific s (a particular view, for example a well-known beauty spot); Illustrative s (which illustrate a particular effect/issue, which may clude limited/lack of visibility). 1.6 When considerg which s to clude as part of an assessment it is important to not assess too few or too many s. 1.7 Guidance on selection of s is cluded with Visual Representation of Wdfarms Good Practice Guidance (Horner & MacLennan / Envision, 2006, ). This document states (page 53) that: It is important to stress that assessment forms just one part of VIA [visual impact assessment]. Because of the powerful nature of images and the widespread recognition of some of the locations from where these are taken, there is often over-emphasis on their role 1.8 On page 60 of the same document, it is stated that: 1.9 After reducg the number of s down to only those that are required to represent potential significant effects on views and viewers, it is common for their to be around s However, this number will vary dependg on the specific circumstances of a proposal. It is important to highlight that over-provision of s can be as unhelpful as underprovision. This is because an excessive number of s, for example cludg those that do not have significant impacts, may distract attention from the smaller number of s where impacts are significant 1.10 Table 1 below identifies the locations that have been considered and the rationale for their clusion or exclusion the. This also

3 highlights where design iteration have designed out potential visual impacts to the pot where s have been excluded from further consideration.

4 Table 1: Viewpot Schedule Fal Eastg Northg Location 1 Moniaive Conservation Area, Dunreggan Brae View south from hillside at northern edge of settlement/ conservation area, c.4.15km 2 A702, Castlefairn View east and south-east from A road near residential property, c.1.73km from 3 Shillgland degree view westwards from mor road southeast of site, c.1km from the nearest Orig of Dumfries and Galloway (Archaeology and Cultural ) the likely visual effects from higher ground on northern edge of the village, cludg from the Conservation Area. Replaces origal 1 from scopg Specific, dicatg the likely visual effects from the adjacent property. Also, representative, illustratg the likely visual effects from the A702. Relocated to field access closer to property than scopg. Representative from the mor road approachg Loch Urr from the east and the approaches to isolated residential properties at Shillgland and Craigenvy. /

5 Fal Eastg Northg Location 4 Southern Upland Way, Culmark Hill View east from hilltop location along Southern Upland Way c.10.5km from Orig of Specific illustratg the likely visual effects from a hilltop location on promoted national walkg route. Not typical of representative views from elsewhere on the Southern Upland Way due to the route beg largely outside the ZTV. / 5 Southern Upland Way, Benbrack View south-east from hilltop location along Southern Upland Way c.13.05km turbe 6 Dunscore View west from village c.7.9km 7 Corsock View north from village c.6.5km Specific illustratg the likely visual effects from hilltop location on promoted national walkg route. Not typical of representative views from elsewhere on the Southern Upland Way due to the route beg largely outside the ZTV. the likely visual effects from the village the likely visual effects from the village.

6 Fal Eastg Northg Location 8 Mor road west of New Galloway View north-east from mor road to west of town, c 13.2km from the nearest turbe 9 Bennan Hill View north-east from public overlookg Loch Ken, c.15.1km turbe 10 A712, south-west of site View north-east from A712 close to junction with mor road, c.6.43km from 11 Hills East of Thornhill View south-west from edge of village, c.12.95km from turbe Orig of Applicant the likely visibility from a mor road on the hillside west of New Galloway which provides access for isolated residential properties and a caravan and campg site. visibility from public above Loch Ken. the likely visual effects from the A712 and nearby residential properties. Origally a representative dicatg the likely visual effects from the village and from the A712. However, only a sgle blade tip visible on prelimary wireframe so moved to be representative of views from higher ground to the east of the settlement. /

7 Fal Eastg Northg Location 12 Loch Urr degree view from Loch Urr, c 950m from the nearest 13 Bishop Forest Hill View north-west from hill north of Glenkiln Reservoir, c 8.3km from the nearest 14 Big Morton Hill View south from hill north of A72 and west of Moniaive, c. 4.3km from the 15 Sculptures, Glenkiln Reservoir nearest turbe View north-west from noted sculptures by Henry Moore on trail above reservoir, c 8.5km from the nearest turbe Orig of Illustrative dicatg the likely visual effects from Loch Urr, and the lakeside heritage assets. Relocated from origal location to be closer to Rough Island. visual effects from Core Path on hill top. visual effects from hill top. Also representative for elevated locations on south facg slopes to the north of the site. visual effects from visitor destation. /

8 Fal Eastg Northg Location 16 Cairnsmore of Carsphairn View south-east from proment hill north of Loch Ken and the River Dee valley, c 19.2km from turbe 17 A75 near Castle Douglas View north from safe location on/close to A75 at edge of Castle Douglas, 19km 18 Turners Monument View north-west from hilltop monument, c 7.9km from the nearest 19 A702, west of Moniaive View south from road west of village, c 3.15km Orig of visual effects from mounta top (Corbett). the likely visual effects from rest area north east of Castle Douglas and the A75. visual effects from notable monument on Core Path. Applicant the likely visibility from road southwest of village. Visibility of turbes significantly reduced by iterative design changes /

9 Fal Eastg Northg Location 20 A702, west of Moniaive View south from road west of village and isolated properties and tourist accommodation 21 A702, west of Moniaive View south from road west of village and isolated properties and tourist accommodation 22 Craigenputtock House View north towards site from listed buildg associated with the author Thomas Carlyle, c 730m from the nearest 23 Tynron Doon Fort View south-west from hillfort, c 8km from the nearest Orig of Applicant the likely visibility from road southwest of village. Visibility of turbes significantly reduced by iterative design changes Applicant the likely visibility from road southwest of village. (Cultural ) Dumfries and Galloway (Archaeology and Cultural ) Visibility of turbes significantly reduced by iterative design changes visual effects from listed buildg. Also requested by D&G Cultural. Include with as proposals to open house to public as part of the scheme. visual effects from heritage asset and likely visitor destation. /

10 Fal Eastg Northg Location Orig of / 24 Public road east of Sundaywell View west to site from listed buildg, c. 2.7km Dumfries and Galloway (Archaeology and Cultural ) visual effects from heritage asset and road users/walkers headg towards Loch Urr. 25 Public road to southwest of Loch Urr View north to site from the edge of forestry plantations. Dumfries and Galloway (Archaeology and Cultural ) the likely visibility from southern approach to Loch Urr when not screened by forestry. 26 Public road to northwest of Loch Urr View south to site from junction of approach roads to Loch Urr. Dumfries and Galloway (Archaeology and Cultural ) the likely visibility from northern approach to Loch Urr when not with Castlefairn Glen.

11 Viewpot omitted due to lack of visibility or duplication. i ii Moniaive Conservation Area A712, parkg area west of New Galloway View south from village c.3.9km View west from parkg area c.15.65km from iii Mulloch Hill, Dalry View east from hilltop east of town, c 11.5km turbe the likely visual effects from with the village, cludg from the Conservation Area. Views of turbes designed out as a result of turbe removal to the north of Loch Urr. Viewpot 1 which is located on higher ground above village and represents a worst case scenario respect of visibility from Moniaive. the likely visual effects from the hills above the Water of Ken and the A712. No turbes visible delete from list and replace with 21. Applicant Illustrative dicatg the lack of visibility from hill top. Used for public exhibition to demonstrate no visibility from Dalry. Delete from fal ES list. iv Kirkland View south-west from village church c.5.15km turbe the likely visual effects from the village. Also specific illustratg effects from the listed church. /

12 v Dumfries View north-west from Lcluden Abbey, c 19.2km turbe the likely visual effects from Dumfries. Iterative design process has removed visibility from this area. vi Maxwelton View south-west towards the site from listed buildg/ventory landscape, c.5.65km from (Cultural ) visual effects from listed buildg/ ventory landscape. Also requested by D&G Cultural and Historic Scotland. Iterative design process has removed visibility from this sensitive area..