Types of Adverse Impact on Tourism Assets

The policy is applicable to all forms of development which may impact adversely upon a tourism asset. Adverse impact will include visual impact, for example within an area of high landscape quality or in a Conservation Area, either of which could be important for attracting tourists. Adverse impact upon a tourism asset could also arise through other sources, for example odour, noise, dust or pollution of air or watercourses. What constitutes 'adverse impact' and the determination of the extent of its influence are matters of planning judgement and each case will be assessed on its merits.