Cumulative Impact on Visitor Numbers to Visitor Attractions
Construction Phase
137. As a worst-case scenario, the construction of the Branxton BESS will overlap with the construction of the Proposed Development. The construction has the potential to reduce visual amenity and accessibility to visitor attractions. Given the proximity of Torness Power Station to the Branxton BESS Project there may be temporary reduction in accessibility to this receptor. The cumulative magnitude of impact is likely to be low.
138. The sensitivity of the receptor is as detailed in Volume 1, Chapter 14, Paragraph 70 of the Onshore EIA Report.
139. The cumulative effect of change in visitor numbers to Torness Power Station during construction will therefore be of negligible to minor adverse significance, which is not significant in EIA terms.
Operation and maintenance phase
140. The addition of the Branxton BESS Project will slightly increase the cumulative presence of industrial built form within the existing landscape and has the potential to reduce visual amenity of visitor attractions during operation. Given the separation distance Barns Ness Lighthouse and Doon Hill, the cumulative magnitude of impacts on these receptors are likely to remain low.
141. The sensitivities of receptors are as detailed in Volume 1, Chapter 14, Paragraph 88 of the Onshore EIA Report.
142. The cumulative effects of change in visitor numbers to Doon Hill and Barns Ness Lighthouse will therefore be of negligible to minor adverse significance which is not significant in EIA terms.