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ID sylw: 108480

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: The Bird Group

Asiant : Framptons

Given other proposed policies, such as those aimed at protecting valued landscapes, designated areas of restraint or areas of open space, we believe this policy represents a duplication of effort and is not justified.
The Policy also advises that the Council will “explore” the need for major development applications to require a full Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment. Given that a planning application for 10 dwellings would constitute a “major development”, we consider that it would be entirely disproportionate for a full LIVA to be submitted in the majority of cases for schemes of this or a similar size.
Given that the majority the development requirement in the SWLP will be provided on greenfield sites, any development is likely to have a degree of landscape harm as it will result in development taking place in an area where there is currently no built development. This does not, however, mean that the starting point for determination of an application is a presumption it should be refused. Landscape impact is just one of several matters that will need to be considered as part of the determination process. The draft wording of the policy Direction 48 therefore elevates the importance of landscape harm beyond other considerations, which is not an appropriate policy position the Councils should pursue.