SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)·Page 82·6.198
Landscape and Natural Heritage Considerations
Planning authorities must assess potential effects of development on landscape and natural heritage, including cumulative effects. Careful planning and design can minimize conflicts and achieve enhancement of features.
Planning authorities should ensure that the potential effects on landscape and natural heritage, including the cumulative effect of development are considered. With careful planning and design the potential for conflict can be minimised and enhancement of features brought about.
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