Halton Parish Landscape Character Assessment
Project Overview
epd has undertaken a Landscape Character Assessment for Halton Parish in Lancashire, focusing on landscape assessment and strategic planning to enhance local development and biodiversity.
Site Assessment and Desktop Survey: Our work began with a thorough site assessment, analysing the local landscape to understand its unique characteristics. We conducted a detailed desktop survey to establish a baseline.
Local Plan Analysis:
By examining the Local Plan, we identified any deficiencies in its provision. This critical analysis helped us develop strategies to address these gaps, ensuring that the plan is more effectively aligned with the needs of the local landscape and community.
Neighbourhood Plan Objectives and Policies:
Our insights contributed to the development of the new Neighbourhood Plan, providing clear objectives and policies that guide future planning applications. This ensures that developers can supplement, conform to, and improve their proposals to better fit the local character and enhance Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
Key Features
Strategic Planning:
Landscape Impact Reflection: Our analysis reflects on the real-world impact of the Local Plan, highlighting areas where it influences the landscape and where it falls short.
Deficit Identification: Identifying gaps in the Local Plan provision allows us to recommend strategies to fill these deficits, ensuring a more comprehensive approach to landscape management.
Neighbourhood Plan Development:
Informed Planning Applications: The objectives and policies outlined in the new Neighbourhood Plan help shape planning applications, guiding developers to create projects that enhance the local character and contribute positively to biodiversity.
Local Character and BNG Contributions: Developers are encouraged to align their proposals with the Neighbourhood Plan, improving the overall aesthetic and ecological value of their projects.
Benefits to the Community:
Enhanced Local Character: Our strategic planning ensures that new developments complement and enhance the unique character of Halton Parish.
Biodiversity Improvements: By focusing on BNG, our project supports local biodiversity, creating more sustainable and ecologically rich environments.
Informed Development: Clear guidelines and strategies help developers create better projects, leading to more cohesive and beneficial local development.
epd's project for Halton Parish exemplifies our dedication to integrating landscape assessment with strategic planning, ensuring that local development is both environmentally responsible and aligned with community needs.
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