LCC Landscape Unit

Actions

1.1 Landscape
Action		Targets and Timescales	Partners
1.1B	Utilise the AONB Landscape Character Assessment to monitor landscape change within the AONB, as part of a 'State of the AONB' Report	AONB LCA used to establish baseline information in State of the AONB' report 2015	AONB Unit LCC Landscape Unit	View

1.6 Historic Environment
Action		Targets and Timescales	Partners
1.6E	Promote the use of the Historic Landscape Characterisation as a tool for understanding the wider historic environment, and to inform land management and development decision-making	Hold 'planning and development' seminar aimed at LPA officers/members to update on latest guidance. 2014	AONB Unit Lancashire County Archaeological Service LCC Landscape Unit	View
1.6F	Improve understanding and protection of the form, character and setting of historic settlements and farmsteads, conserving and enhancing their local landscape character and distinctiveness	Re-convene meeting of LPA officers to discuss development of design guidance (buildings, roads and road furniture etc) 2015 First design guidance note produced 2016	AONB Unit AONB PFG Lancashire County Archaeological Service LCC Landscape Unit LPAs	View

1.7 Planning and Development
Action		Targets and Timescales	Partners
1.7C	Work with Lancashire County Council on revision of LCC supplementary planning guidance on landscape and biodiversity in light of the new National Planning Policy Framework	Meeting held with LCC Landscape and Ecology 2014 Respond to consultation on revised planning guidance 2014	LCC Landscape Unit LCC Ecology RSPB AONB Unit LPAs Lancashire CPRE	View
1.7D	Develop design guidance (e.g. buildings, agricultural buildings, rural roads) based on the AONB Landscape Character Assessment to ensure development conserves and enhances the character of the locality	Re-convene meeting of LPA officers to discuss development of design guidance 2015 First design guidance note produced 2016	AONB Unit LPAs LCC Landscape Unit LCC Ecology RSPB Lancashire CPRE	View
1.7E	Continue to use and promote the AONB renewable energy position statement to offer advice and guidance to planners and developers on appropriate renewable energy development within the AONB	Review and update position statement, where necessary 2014 Hold 'planning and development' seminar aimed at LPA officers/members to update on latest guidance. 2014	LCC Landscape Unit AONB Unit Lancashire CPRE EA RSPB	View
1.7F	Carry out an AONB-wide wind energy landscape capacity study, considering cumulative impacts and including landscapes outside but adjacent to the AONB	Secure funding for study 2015 Study published 2016	LCC Landscape Unit LPAs	View

2.1 Farming and Land Management
Action		Targets and Timescales	Partners
2.1A	Provide appropriate support and guidance on landscape, biodiversity and access for farmers and land managers who deliver agri-environment scheme agreements	Advice provided for at least 6 agri-environment scheme agreements per year Annually	LCC E&C Projects Natural England RSPB AONB Unit LCC Landscape Unit	View