Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)

Supplementary Planning Documents will expand on policies and provide detailed supporting information on certain subjects. These can be prepared as required.

Landscape Character Assessment

Landscape character effectively underpins many of the factors which make the District unique and which contribute to the quality of life in North Norfolk. A Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) has been prepared to help implement Core Strategy policies, particularly Policy EN2 Protection and Enhancement of Landscape and Settlement Character.

The LCA provides a detailed assessment of the features and elements which contribute to make up the distinctive landscapes which we see in North Norfolk. It maps the landscape of the District into two levels - Types and Areas. These areas demonstrate a similar character of appearance, history and ecology, and the LCA describes them and evaluates their condition and ability to adapt to change.

Consultation
A Draft Landscape Character Assessment was published for Public Consultation (19 Jan to 2 March 2009) with approximately 100 comments being recieved. We would like to thank everyone who contributed their time and thoughts to help support the development of this document. To view information on the consultation process and access the documents which were available for consultation please see the: Public Consultation Page

Following the consultation, a number of amendments were made to the draft document. A summary of all representations received in the consultation was compiled and this is available to view below. The report contains a summary of the issues raised and the Council's response:

Summary of Responses to the Draft Landscape Character Assessment

Adoption
The Landscape Character Assessment was formally adopted by the Full Council committee on 30 June 2009. The Adopted document can now be viewed or downloaded below. Printed copies are available at a cost of £20.00 including postage.

If you have any queries about the Landscape Character Assessment please contact Polly Wake on 01263 516233 or polly.wake@north-norfolk.gov.uk