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Townscape & Visual Impact Assessment
GLVIA3 Methodology - Landscape & Visual Sensitivity Analysis
GLVIA3 Compliant
7-Point Scale
EIA Ready
Overall Visual Impact Significance
Assessment Scores
Landscape Sensitivity
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Visual Impact Magnitude
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Materials Compatibility
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Height Relative to Context
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GLVIA3 Significance Matrix
Cross-reference of Landscape Sensitivity vs Visual Impact Magnitude
Per-Viewpoint Impact Summary
Key Visual Receptors Affected
Design Response Effectiveness
Visual Impact Assessment Statement
Structured paragraphs suitable for inclusion in a planning statement or Design & Access Statement.
Mitigation Recommendations
EIA Screening
Export Assessment
Download or save your visual impact assessment results.
About this tool: Townscape & Visual
GLVIA3 townscape and visual impact assessment — sensitivity/magnitude matrix, per-viewpoint analysis, materials compatibility, height-to-context ratio, and generated assessment text.
When to use it
Use when your development could affect the visual amenity of an area — taller buildings, conservation area settings, open countryside, or sites visible from public viewpoints.
Policy and guidance it draws on
NPPF design policies DP1-DP4, GLVIA3, National Design Guide
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.
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