Landscape Character Advice - Planning and Development
Landscape character is an important factor that is
considered in the assessment of planning applications. These pages
have been designed specifically with residential development in
mind.
If you have queries about other types of development -
infrastructure, industry etc - please contact us
directly.
Generally, an application for residential development should
show that the key characteristics of the Landscape Type of the
intended site have been considered in the siting, design, scale and
layout of any proposed change. Wherever possible, development
should strive to strengthen landscape character, retaining and
conserving existing features whilst seeking opportunities to
restore or enhance others.
This is fundamental to the principle of generating
landscape gain – i.e. the concept that it is no
longer acceptable simply to mitigate to maintain the status quo and
that any change must be accompanied by considerable benefit to the
landscape.
Documents
Interactive Maps
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European Landscape Convention
ELC highlights the
importance of developing landscape policies dedicated to the
protection, management and creation of all landscapes.
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Landscape Character Network
A highly comprehensive resource for LCA and ELC in the UK.
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Historic Landscape Characterisation
Led by English Heritage, HLC focuses on the historic
dimensions - the 'time-depth' - that characterises the rural
landscape
- Malvern Hills
AONB
The Malvern Hills are designated as an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty, recognising the national importance of this
dramatic landscape.
- Landscape
Institute
The Royal Chartered body for landscape
architects in the UK.
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This page was last reviewed 16 November 2012 at 14:18.
The page is next due for review 15 May 2014.