Policy information sourced from the Woldingham Neighbourhood Plan

L3 Landscape

  1. When proposals for development are considered, particular attention should be given to the following specific factors relevant to the landscape:
    • the hilly topography, which may increase the harm to the landscape from large extensions or replacement buildings by making them more prominent in the landscape;
    • the status of a major part of the Neighbourhood Plan Area as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or an Area of Great Landscape Value, valuable in its own right but also acting as a buffer between the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and nearby suburban areas; and
    • the large curtilages of many dwellings both in the built up area and in the Green Belt, which contribute to the spaciousness and the openness of the landscape.
  2. To ensure that the full impact of the proposal can be assessed, on sites which are steeply sloping, a detailed survey of the site showing contours, trees, landscape features and existing buildings may be required where appropriate together with plans and/or sections showing the relationship of the proposals to surrounding buildings and features.
  3. On such sites Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments of the proposal may also be required. These will include “before” and “after” summer and winter views, with and without any proposed mitigation measures. Where hilltop or valley side schemes are proposed, additional attention must be given to the protection of skyline views.

For more information please see the Woldingham Neighbourhood Plan