Policy information sourced from Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan
EN5 - Landscape
The Kent Downs and High Weald Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and their settings will be given the highest status of protection in relation to landscape and scenic beauty. Proposals within the AONB will be permitted where the form, scale, materials and design would conserve and enhance the character of the landscape and have regard to the relevant Management Plan and associated guidance.
Proposals that affect the landscape throughout the District will be permitted where they would:
- conserve the character of the landscape, including areas of tranquillity; and
- where feasible help secure enhancements in accordance with landscape actions in accordance with the Sevenoaks Countryside Assessment SPD.
For more information please see the Allocations and Development Management Plan