Policy information sourced from the East Herts District Plan

DES2 Landscape Character

Development proposals must demonstrate how they conserve, enhance or strengthen the character and distinctive features of the district’s landscape. For major applications, or applications where there is a potential adverse impact on landscape character, a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment and/or Landscape Sensitivity and Capacity Assessment should be provided to ensure that impacts, mitigation and enhancement opportunities are appropriately addressed.

Appropriate mitigation measures will be taken into account when considering the effect of development on landscape character/landscaping.

Where relevant, development proposals will have regard to the District Council’s currently adopted Landscape Character Assessment Supplementary Planning Document.

For more information please see the District Plan