Protection of Designated Landscapes

There are landscapes where their intrinsic value should be protected against inappropriate development. A cautious approach will apply within designated landscapes which are of significant value, such as areas of outstanding natural beauty, world heritage sites, UNESCO Global Geoparks, and their wider settings. It may be difficult to accommodate developments and their associated infrastructure, without detriment to the region's cultural, archaeological, and natural heritage assets. Whilst the factors to be assessed may vary on a case-by-case basis, in all cases the landscape and visual impacts of proposals require particular attention in order to avoid unacceptable adverse impact on visual amenity and landscape character.