Landscape Character Assessment

As part of the formulation of the 'Core Strategy' and 'Site Specific Proposals' the District Council needs to assess the character of the local landscape. This will be used to formulate policies to protect and enhance the landscape and may be used to prepare a Supplementary Planning Document in due course.

The study is being undertaken by NNDC staff in conjunction with the Norfolk Coast AONB Partnership, the Broads Authority and Norfolk Landscape Archaeology.

The purpose of the study is to:

• provide an assessment of the differing landscape character areas in the District so that these can be taken into account when considering planning applications;
• inform a strategic policy on landscape protection in the Core Strategy of the Local Development Framework;
• assist with decisions on applications for telecommunications masts, wind turbines etc
• inform decisions regarding countryside stewardship schemes, Conservation Area designations and enhancement schemes

The initial study was completed in September 2005, and consultation with landscape and environmental bodies was undertaken during Autumn 2005. Further work is planned to provide further detail on landscape sensitivity and quality and integration of biodiversity in 2006/2007. The Landscape Character Assessment may be adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document in 2008.

• Draft Landscape Character Assessment Study (Microsoft Word 365KB)
• Summary Landscape Character Assessment (Microsoft Word 4.6MB)
• The Scoping Report for the Study (Microsoft Word 56KB)

If you have any queries concerning Landscape Character Assessment please contact Polly Wake on (01263) 516233 or e-mail polly.wake@north-norfolk.gov.uk