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Landscape Sensitivity Assessment

GLVIA3 landscape character and visual sensitivity screening for planning applications

Site and Landscape Context

Landscape Type

Select the primary landscape designation or character type

Landscape Condition

Landscape Value

Scenic Quality

Tranquillity / Noise Environment

Predominant Land Use

Development Proposal Details

Maximum Building Height (metres)

Height above existing ground level to ridge or highest point

Site Area (hectares)

Number of Units (if residential)

Leave blank if not residential

Development Type

Visual Sensitivity and Receptors

Visibility of Site

Development would break or alter the skyline

Check if development rises above the existing skyline profile

Key Views Affected

Sensitive Visual Receptors

Public rights of way / Footpaths

Residential properties with views

Roads with scenic views

Heritage assets with setting

Visitor attractions / Viewpoints

Distance to Nearest Sensitive Receptor

Proposed Mitigation Measures

Check all mitigation measures that will be implemented. Each measure reduces visual impact.

Design response to landscape character

Scale/massing reduced to fit context

Locally appropriate materials/colours

Structural landscaping/planting screen

Landform/level changes to reduce visibility

Green infrastructure integrated

Landscape boundaries/hedgerows retained

Long-term landscape management plan

Landscape Sensitivity Score

Breakdown:
Type: — | Condition: — | Value: — | Scenic Quality: — | Tranquillity: —

Visual Sensitivity Score

Breakdown:
Visibility: — | Views: — | Distance: — | Receptors: —

Development Magnitude

Components:
Height: — | Area: — | Type: —

GLVIA3 Significance Assessment Matrix

Pre-Mitigation

	Negligible	Low Magnitude	Medium Magnitude	High Magnitude	Very High Magnitude
High Sensitivity	Negligible	Minor	Moderate	Major	Substantial
Medium Sensitivity	Negligible	Minor	Moderate	Major	Major
Low Sensitivity	Negligible	Minor	Minor	Moderate	Major

Landscape Sensitivity Combined Effect: —
Visual Sensitivity Combined Effect: —

Post-Mitigation (Residual Effect)

Residual Landscape Effect: —
Residual Visual Effect: —

Receptor Impacts

Mitigation Measures and Effectiveness

Policy Context and Framework

About this tool: Landscape

GLVIA3 landscape and visual impact methodology — character assessment, magnitude scoring, AONB/National Landscape and Green Belt sensitivity.

When to use it

Use when your site is in or near an AONB (National Landscape), Green Belt, or open countryside where landscape impact is likely to be an issue.

Policy and guidance it draws on

NPPF natural environment policies N4-N5, GLVIA3

Part of Site Intelligence

Use these tools early in your project to understand what environmental, heritage, and ecological constraints affect your site. The results will determine which technical reports you need and shape your application strategy.

Guidance to help you prepare — not formal planning advice. Check the current policy text and your council's local plan before relying on it.

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