Shetland Local Landscape Designation Review: Final Report

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Landscape Character Unit 43 Burra Criteria Rank Description Representativeness High A collection of small islands, typical of the complex interaction of islands and coastline. Rarity High The assemblage of smaller and larger scale islands, both settled and unsettled, are unusual in their extent and variety Intactness High The islands are largely unaffected by intrusive development. A quarry is prominent above Scalloway. Settlement expansion is affecting the area around the settlement. Scenic qualities Very high Attractive islands, with strong appeal in its visual complexity. Backed by high ground to the west, the low lying landscape is alternately gentle and rugged. Enjoyment High There are a number of visitor attractions within Scalloway, including that Crofting Museum, Scalloway Castle and marinas at Scalloway and Hamnavoe. The area has a number of popular walking routes and other opportunities for recreational activities, with and an outdoor centre is located at Bridgend. Cultural qualities High Historic village of Scalloway with its prominent castle, some brochs and other features Naturalness Very high The interplay of sea and land is the most important aspect of this landscape. Rural pattern High There are some crofting areas present along the more sheltered areas of the coast, with relict patterns of settlement on some islands, including disused houses. Views High This is a visible landscape from Scalloway and from the mainland. Long views along and between the islands, and seaward views. Long views to Fitful Head and Foula in the distance. Unranked criteria Landscape consistency n/a A consistent landscape, with a close interplay between the settled areas, wilder areas and habitats of the smaller islands and the peninsulas. Landscape n/a Strong relationship with the steep slopes of the west coast of the mainland. relationships Other designations n/a Forms the backdrop to Scalloway when seen from inland. Falls almost entirely within the Shetland NSA, with the exception of Scalloway LPAs at Scalloway, and on West Burra
Landscape Character Unit 44 Burra Dale Criteria Rank Description Representativeness Medium Typical of inland moorland hills which are extensive across central Mainland, but do not have a strong sense of place Rarity Medium Often bleak, but also wild and dramatic, depending on aspect and conditions. Lacks scenic diversity except at the northern coastal tip. Intactness Medium The undeveloped and largely unsettled area within the south is largely intact. The central area is affected by road cuttings and a large quarry. Wind turbines at Burra Dale. Affected by development at the fringes of Lerwick. Scenic qualities Medium Often bleak and uninteresting, but also wild and dramatic, depending on aspect and conditions. Lacks scenic diversity Enjoyment Low Not a recreational landscape. NCN Route 1 passes through. Cultural qualities Low No obvious contribution of cultural heritage features to this landscape Naturalness Very high A largely undeveloped moorland landscape with naturalness value Rural pattern Low Not a crofting landscape. Evidence of active peat cutting. Views Very high Hills are visible from several key routes and form an important part of the setting of Lerwick Unranked criteria Landscape n/a A relatively consistent and uninterrupted moorland. consistency Landscape relationships Other designations n/a A visual relationship with the coastal areas to the east and west (LCU 43, 45, 48) A transitional landscape when travelling north and west from Lerwick, from the settled, low-lying coast to the unsettled moorland hills. n/a Small area within the southwest lies within the Shetland NSA Easter Rova Head SSSI LPA at Quarff
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Shetland Local Landscape Designatio
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DOCUMENT CONTROL SHEET Version Stat
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1 Executive Summary 1.1 This report
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2 Introduction 2.1 Following a chan
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PROJECT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 2.13 Th
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Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:50,000
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Table 3.1 Evaluation Criteria Crite
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Criteria Evaluation questions Rank
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Evaluation Process 3.13 The first s
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3.27 The result of this step indica
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4 Planning Policy Context 4.1 This
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Shetland Structure Plan 4.12 The Sh
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planning and management. Within She
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5.7 LCUs are listed in Table 5.1, a
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6 Audit of Landscape Designations I
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6.11 As of 2011, a total of 82 site
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Figure 7.1: Representativeness Shet
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Figure 7.3: Intactness Shetland Isl
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Figure 7.5: Enjoyment Shetland Isla
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Figure 7.7: Naturalness Shetland Is
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Figure 7.9: Views Shetland Islands
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Table 7.1 Evaluation Scores ordered
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Representativeness LCU No. LCU Name
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Table 8.1 Identification of cLLAs w
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9 Candidate Local Landscape Areas 9
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Candidate Area 1: Views from Collaf
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Candidate Area 2: Gunnister Voe Can
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Candidate Area 4: Approaching Sandn
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Candidate Area 5: Vaila Sound Candi
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Candidate Area 6: Relict walls at S
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Candidate Area 7: Views over Weisda
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Candidate Area 8: Sumburgh Head Lig
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Candidate Area 9: The low-lying isl
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Shetland Islands Local Landscape De
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Candidate Area 11: Skellister Voe S
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Candidate Area 12: Designed landsca
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Candidate Area 13: Tresta Wick and
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