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Landscape Character - Policies

LC1 LC2 LC3

LC1 - The importance of landscape character is recognised, widely understood and taken into consideration in all proposals for change.

Objectives:

To evolve the understanding of the landscape characer complexity of the AONB
To identify and recognise the non-physical elements of landscape character such as views, peace and tranquillity, and 'dark skies' which make the AONB special
To provide and update detailed information on the natural beauty and special qualities of the landscape of the AONB through the use of Landscape Character Assessment
To facilitate the use of LCA for community planning initiatives such as Village Design Statements, Parish Plans and Market Town Health Checks
To identify and recognise the importance of traditions, custom, language and place names to the character of the AONB

LC2 - The impact of recreational activities, agriculture, land management, climate change and development of the landscape character and special qualities of the AONB are recorded and monitored.

Objectives:

To develop mechanisms for recording and monitoring data about the condition of the AONB's landscape
To establish mechanisms for monitoring the impact of change upon the landscape character of the AONB

LC3 - All features and elements of the AONB's landscape and special character are conserved by being given due consideration in proposals for change within the AONB and where possible specific measures for enhancement will be sought.

Objectives:

To inform the planning proposals affecting existing land-use through the AONB's landscape character assessment and any additional adopted design guidance from the AONB Unit
To seek to implement management aims identified through landscape character assessment through the AONB Management Plan Action Plan
To identify and implement ways to protect and enhance the non-physical elements that make the AONB special, including scenic views, seascapes, peace and tranquillity and 'dark skies'
To challenge development proposals which do not conserve or enhance the natural beauty and landscape character resource of the AONB and its Heritage Coasts
To identify and implement measures that respect landscape character and provide mitigation for development which is unavoidable or has already taken place

Landscape Character - Policies

LC1 - The importance of landscape character is recognised, widely understood and taken into consideration in all proposals for change.

LC2 - The impact of recreational activities, agriculture, land management, climate change and development of the landscape character and special qualities of the AONB are recorded and monitored.

LC3 - All features and elements of the AONB's landscape and special character are conserved by being given due consideration in proposals for change within the AONB and where possible specific measures for enhancement will be sought.