MCU18.0166 - Response to Information Request (amended)

6.4.7. Viewpoint 7: View north from Queen Street (adjacent to number 12)




                                                                                           Approximate location of monopole




Figure 6.34 Viewpoint 7: View north from Queen Street
Table 6-8 Assessment of Viewpoint 7: View north from Queen Street (near number 12)
 Description of the view   The fore and middle ground of this view includes residential properties on the eastern edge of
                           Cooran, consisting detached dwellings, large gardens and lawn areas within a rural bushland
                           setting. The densely vegetated ridges and hillsides of the Cooran tablelands are seen in the
                           background of view, enclosing views to the proposal site. The existing 30-metre-high monopole
                           on Tablelands Road is not distinguishable in views from this location, due to distance and
                           intervening elements.
 Description of the        The monopole would be located on the rear side of the intervening vegetated ridge, in the
 Proposal                  background of view, approximately 2 kilometres from this location on Queen Street. The upper
                           portion of the tower may be seen above the ridgeline vegetation; however, it would be
                           imperceptible at this distance. During construction, all ground level works would be screened by
                           the surrounding vegetation, furthermore the removal of trees would not be perceived at this
                           distance. Some tall machinery may be visible above the treeline during installation of the
                           monopole, however, this would be a very small temporary element in the background of the view.
 Visual Sensitivity        This view has a neighbourhood visual sensitivity as it is on a local road and represents views
                           from dwellings on the eastern outskirts of Cooran, to the south of the site.
 Visual Modification       Level of modification (Low, Medium, High)                                             L     M      H
 Distance                  The monopole would be in the background of the view and comprise a small
                           part of the visible field of view. It is likely that this element would be
                           imperceptible at this distance.
 Scale                     The scale is consistent with other built elements in the view
 Landform & contrast       The landform is hilly and undulating assisting in the absorption of a vertical
                           element in this view.
 Scale of land use         The landuses in this view are rural and include scattered built elements.
 Backdrop                  The upper level of the would be seen against a vegetated backdrop.
 Form                      The vertical element in an otherwise curved and rolling landscape.
                           Overall, the monopole would be largely screened by landform and vegetation
                           and would comprise a small element in the background of this view. This view
                           includes several other built elements which are readily absorbed.
                           There would be a no perceived modification of the view.
 Level of Impact           Negligible visual impact

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