LPAs
Actions
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1.1A | Ensure all local planning authorities and other interested organisations have access to AONB Landscape Character Assessment GIS data layers and understand how these can be used as a planning tool |
All LPAs supplied with GIS data layers. 2014 Hold at least 1 meeting per year with LPA or other partner to raise awareness of AONB LCA and its uses. Annually |
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1.2D | Explore opportunities for biodiversity offsetting with local planning authorities (recognising the mechanism as a last resort after options for avoidance and on-site mitigation have been exhausted) |
Hold 'planning and development' seminar to discuss opportunities for biodiversity offsetting within the AONB 2014 |
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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 |
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1.7A | Review development management policy for local planning authorities in the AONB, helping to address LPAs 'duty to co-operate' and identifying differences and opportunities for greater consistency across policies |
Complete review of development management policies for the AONB 2014 |
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1.7B | Develop content on AONB website (linking to pre-existing resources wherever possible) to clarify AONB's role and to offer advice and guidance in planning and landscape-related matters |
Develop AONB 'planning & development' webpage 2015 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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1.7I | Explore opportunities for biodiversity offsetting with local planning authorities (recognising the mechanism as a last resort after options for avoidance and on-site mitigation have been exhausted) |
Hold 'planning and development’ seminar to discuss opportunities for biodiversity offsetting within the AONB. 2014 |
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4.2C | Consider charging developers for pre-application advice (as many LPAs do) for larger, more significant development proposals |
Investigate other AONB and LPA charging policies 2014 If appropriate, present proposal for charging policy to JAC for decision 2014 |
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