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Magnitude of the Change
Magnitude of
Change
Definition
Major
considerable change to the townscape receptor or view
Moderate
an obvious change to the townscape receptor or view that would be
readily noticeable to most viewers
Minor
a slight change to the townscape receptor or view that would not be
easily noticed
Low
there would be minimal change to the townscape receptor or view
Significance of the Effect
Sensitivity
High
Medium
Low
Magnitude of
Change
Major
Major
Moderate to
major
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate to
major
Moderate
Minor to
moderate
Minor
Moderate
Minor to
moderate
Minor
Negligible
Minor/negligible Minor/negligible Negligible
Impacts have been assessed in terms of the sensitivity of the resource
affected and the magnitude of the impact or change and whether the
impact is considered to be positive
(beneficial)
or negative
(adverse).
Stephen Levrant : Heritage Architecture