LCC Landscape Unit
Actions
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1.1B | Utilise the National Landscape Landscape Character Assessment to monitor landscape change within the National Landscape, as part of a 'State of the National Landscape' Report |
National Landscape LCA used to establish baseline information in State of the National Landscape' report 2015 |
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1.6E | Promote the use of the Historic Landscape Characterisation as a tool for understanding the wider historic environment, and to inform land management and development decision-making |
Hold 'planning and development' seminar aimed at LPA officers/members to update on latest guidance. 2014 |
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1.6F | Improve understanding and protection of the form, character and setting of historic settlements and farmsteads, conserving and enhancing their local landscape character and distinctiveness |
Re-convene meeting of LPA officers to discuss development of design guidance (buildings, roads and road furniture etc) 2015 First design guidance note produced 2016 |
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1.7C | Work with Lancashire County Council on revision of LCC supplementary planning guidance on landscape and biodiversity in light of the new National Planning Policy Framework |
Meeting held with LCC Landscape and Ecology 2014 Respond to consultation on revised planning guidance 2014 |
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1.7D | Develop design guidance (e.g. buildings, agricultural buildings, rural roads) based on the National Landscape Landscape Character Assessment to ensure development conserves and enhances the character of the locality |
Re-convene meeting of LPA officers to discuss development of design guidance 2015 First design guidance note produced 2016 |
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1.7E | Continue to use and promote the National Landscape renewable energy position statement to offer advice and guidance to planners and developers on appropriate renewable energy development within the National Landscape |
Review and update position statement, where necessary 2014 Hold 'planning and development' seminar aimed at LPA officers/members to update on latest guidance. 2014 |
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1.7F | Carry out a National Landscape-wide wind energy landscape capacity study, considering cumulative impacts and including landscapes outside but adjacent to the National Landscape |
Secure funding for study 2015 Study published 2016 |
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2.1A | Provide appropriate support and guidance on landscape, biodiversity and access for farmers and land managers who deliver agri-environment scheme agreements |
Advice provided for at least 6 agri-environment scheme agreements per year Annually |
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