Shetland Local Landscape Designation Review: Final Report

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Table 3.2 Evaluation questions and decision rules Criteria Evaluation questions Rank Representativeness Rarity Does the landscape contain features or a combination of features that are representative of the Shetland Islands, and therefore contribute to its wider identity, image and sense of place locally, regionally or nationally? Does the landscape contain features or a combination of features which are rare or unique within the Shetland Islands, or which are known to be uncommon elsewhere? Very high High Medium Low Very high High Medium Low Very high The landscape contains features or combination of features that are highly representative of the Shetland Islands, and has a strong sense of place. The landscape contains features or combination of features that are representative of the Shetland Islands, and has some sense of place. The landscape contains occasional features or combination of features that are representative of the Shetland Islands, and has a limited sense of place. The landscape does not contain features which are representative of the Shetland Islands. Large number of landscape features which are unique within the Shetland Islands, and may be rare across Scotland. Large number of landscape features which are rare or unique within the Shetland Islands. Some landscape features which are rare or unique within the Shetland Islands. No landscape features which are rare or unique within the Shetland Islands. Recent activity has either not affected this landscape, or has been carried on in a harmonious way. Intactness Scenic qualities Has the underlying character of the landscape (either natural or resulting from long-established management patterns) been obscured by past, present or future changes in human activity, including landscape management, patterns of development or the influence of development? Or, has such activity been continued in a way which preserves underlying character? To what extent is the landscape of scenic value in its own right or to what extent does it contribute to the scenic qualities of the wider area? High Medium Low Very high High Medium Low Recent activity may have modified this landscape in limited ways, and the underlying character remains clear. Recent activity has modified the underlying character of the landscape, though elements of its underlying character can be discerned. The character of the landscape has been extensively modified by recent activity such that its underlying character has been obscured. Pleasing combination of features, visual contrasts and/or dramatic elements. Strong visual, sensory, perceptual and experiential qualities which contribute to the natural beauty and appreciation of the landscape. Some pleasing features or combinations of features, visual contrasts and/or dramatic elements. Visual, sensory, perceptual and experiential qualities which contribute to the natural beauty and appreciation of the landscape. Few pleasing features, visual contrasts and/or dramatic elements. Some visual, sensory, perceptual and experiential qualities. Landscape contributes to the setting of an adjacent area of high landscape quality. The landscape does not contain pleasing features, visual contrasts and/or dramatic elements, and lacks visual, sensory, perceptual and experiential qualities. Shetland Islands Local Landscape Designation Review Land Use Consultants Final Report 10 October 2011
Criteria Evaluation questions Rank Enjoyment To what extent is the landscape enjoyed by local people and visitors, for example in the form of walking, cycling or horse riding, or in the form of more formal recreation activities, which are focused on enjoyment of the landscape? Very high High The landscape is well used, and is very important as a recreational and/or tranquil area. Extensive provision of access (routes and/or open access), viewpoints, attractions and/or other recreational facilities. The landscape is important as a recreational and/or tranquil area. Good provision of access, viewpoints, attractions and/or other recreational facilities. Medium Low The landscape has some importance as a recreational and/or tranquil area. Some provision of access, viewpoints, attractions and/or other recreational facilities, potentially less wellused. The landscape has little or no tranquillity and/or outdoor recreational value. There is little or no provision of access, viewpoints, attractions and/or other recreational facilities. Cultural qualities Does the landscape have historic or cultural associations, either visible monuments and landscape patterns, or intangible literature, music, art, local history or particular spiritual associations, or does it contribute to the wider cultural heritage of the area? Very high High Medium The landscape is very rich in visible features of archaeology and built heritage, and has strong, direct literary or artistic associations. The landscape is rich in visible features of archaeology and built heritage, and has some literary or artistic associations. The landscape has some visible features of archaeology and built heritage. Literary and artistic associations less direct. Low The landscape has few visible features of archaeology or built heritage, and few or no literary or artistic associations. Naturalness To what extent does the landscape represent a semi-natural area, indicated by a limited human presence, and by the contribution of natural heritage features (biodiversity and geodiversity) to the landscape? Very high High The landscape has very limited or no human influence, and has extensive areas of seminatural habitat or important features of geodiversity interest. The landscape has limited human influence, and has larger areas of semi-natural habitat or features of geodiversity interest. Medium The landscape has some degree of human influence, and semi-natural habitat or features of geodiversity interest are of less importance. Low The landscape has extensive human influence, and few areas of semi-natural habitat or features of geodiversity interest. Shetland Islands Local Landscape Designation Review Land Use Consultants Final Report 11 October 2011
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