Shetland Local Landscape Designation Review: Final Report

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Landscape Character Unit 51 Fitful Head Criteria Rank Description Representativeness High A strong sense of place, associated with the coastal scenery which Shetland is renowned for. Rarity High The coastal upland and cliffs of Fitful Head are unique in Shetland, along with other unusual features such as the tombolo at St Ninian’s Isle. Intactness High A few large modern buildings and the masts on Fitful Head. However, the landscape generally remains intact, for example around Scousburgh. Scenic qualities Very high Attractive landscape of contrasts, including Loch Spiggie, the tombolo of St Ninian’s Isle and cliffs of Fitful Head, against a backdrop of higher ground and scattered houses. Enjoyment Very high Well used opportunities for outdoor access including coastal walks, St Ninian’s Isle. Also the restored Quendale Water Mill. NCN Route 1 passes through. Cultural qualities High Ruins on St Ninian’s Isle, historic mill at Quendale. The disused settlements east of the Wart. Naturalness High Coastal scenery is a defining feature of this landscape. Loch Spiggie is a SSSI for its bird life. Rural pattern High The pattern of the crofting landscape is still clearly visible in many places, particularly on the slopes around Scousburgh and Longfield. Views High Visible from the A970, and offering fine views along the coast and out to the islands to the west, including Foula in the distance. Visible from planes arriving at Sumburgh Airport. Unranked criteria Landscape consistency n/a Coast contrasts with inland areas, and coastal character is quickly lost inland, eg at Ringasta. Landscape n/a Strong relationship with the hills to the north east, and Ward of Scousburgh relationships Other designations n/a (LCU 49) in particular. Much of the western area is within the Shetland NSA Lochs of Spiggie and Brow SPA and SSSI St Ninian’s Tombolo SSSI and part of the Quendale SSSI at the southern fringe LPAs at St Ninian’s Isle, Colsay, The Moul and Garths Ness
Landscape Character Unit 52 Sumburgh Head Criteria Rank Description Representativeness High A strong sense of place, and important as an arrival point into Shetland. A range of representative features, including sandy beaches, rocky headland and scattered settlement. Rarity Medium Few rare features but an unusual combination. Intactness Low The airport and associated infrastructure dominate most of this area, including the masts on Sumburgh Head. Modern buildings at Central Dunrossness. The outer parts of the headlands are more intact. Scenic qualities High The twin rocky headlands of Scat Ness and Sumburgh are attractive features, along with the beaches and incoming flights, makes for visual diversity. Dramatic cliffs and lighthouse on Sumburgh Head is a picturesque composition. Enjoyment High Parking and viewpoint at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse. The most important attraction in the area is Jarlshof, as well as Old Scatness. NCN Route 1 passes through, as do all visitors arriving at the airport. Cultural qualities Very high Jarlshof is one of Britain’s foremost archaeological sites, and there are other key sites at Burgi Ness and Old Scatness. Naturalness High Although there are disturbed areas of this landscape, the coastal strip is largely unaffected. Opportunities for viewing seabirds at Sumburgh Head Rural pattern Medium More recent development has largely obscured the crofting landscape, though there are remnant areas away from the airport, for example at Scatness village. Views Very high A visible landscape from the main road A970, and also on arrival/departure from the airport. The lighthouse is a major landmark. Long views north and south from Sumburgh Head to Noss and Fair Isle. Unranked criteria Landscape consistency n/a There are differences between the headland, the airport area, and the less developed pocket in the north-east of the LCU. Landscape n/a Principal relationship with the upland to the north (LCU 49), particularly relationships Other designations n/a Ward of Scousburgh, and also with Fitful Head to the west (LCU 51) Sumburgh Head SPA Dalsetter, The Cletts, Pool of Virkie, and Quendale SSSIs LPAs cover Scat Ness, Old Scatness, and Jarlshof
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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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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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Figure 7.1: Representativeness Shet
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Table 7.1 Evaluation Scores ordered
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Candidate Area 1: Views from Collaf
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Candidate Area 7: Views over Weisda
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