Shetland Local Landscape Designation Review: Final Report

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Key characteristics and special qualities 6.6 The description of the area in Scotland’s Scenic Heritage suggests that “Scenic interest in Shetland is predominantly coastal.” On Fair Isle and Foula, the variety of coastal landform is highlighted, including cliffs, geos, stacks, skerries, natural arches, and beaches. The South West Mainland area is also described in terms of its varied coastal character, with distinctive settlement patterns identified on Burra and Trondra. It is a “seascape of strong character and atmosphere in which the constantly changing skies play an important part.” The more northerly areas are included again for their variety of coastal features, including the high red sandstone cliffs of Muckle Roe, and the scenic interest resulting from the northern islands’ complex geology. 6.7 The special qualities report confirms that the areas covered by the NSA “comprise Shetland’s scenic highlights and epitomise the range of coastal forms varying across the island group” (page 295). The special qualities are listed as: “The stunning variety of the extensive coastline Coastal views both close and distant Coastal settlement and fertility within a large hinterland of unsettled moorland and coast The hidden coasts The effects and co-existence of wind and shelter A sense of remoteness, solitude and tranquillity The notable and memorable coastal stacks, promontories and cliffs The distinctive cultural landmarks Northern light” 6.8 The detail of the report highlights the importance of visual diversity, resulting from the geological diversity of the coastlines, and the intimate relationship of land and sea. The importance of settlement pattern and crofting landscapes is also recognised. Perceptual aspects, arising from the dynamic weather conditions and general lack of light pollution and air pollution, are also considered important. Major landmarks include both impressive natural features (stacks, arches, headlands) and built structures (lighthouses, brochs). LOCAL PROTECTION AREAS 6.9 As noted in Section 2, Local Protection Areas (LPA) are identified by the Shetland Local Plan, and are designated under Policy NE11 for a range of reasons, including landscape, biodiversity, archaeology, and protection of agricultural land. 6.10 The justification for the policy states that LPAs are “regarded by the local community as being worthy of protection for a variety of reasons e.g. a viewpoint, wildlife, wild flowers, local historic interest, open space. The aim of the policy is to maintain these areas free from development, except that which is for the benefit of the community as a whole.” Shetland Islands Local Landscape Designation Review Land Use Consultants Final Report 26 October 2011
6.11 As of 2011, a total of 82 sites were designated under Policy NE11. Most of the LPAs are between 10 and 100 hectares in area. The three largest areas are each around 350 hectares. The smallest are less than one hectare. 6.12 Prior to commissioning this review, SIC undertook a consultation exercise, seeking submissions from the community for new Local Landscape Areas as well as new Local Nature Conservation Sites. This process attracted ten submissions, covering 15 individual sites. 6.13 The results of this review have been used as an indicator of the types of landscape valued locally. It has informed the evaluation process as well as the selection of boundaries for candidate Local Landscape Areas. CONCLUSION 6.14 The National Scenic Area designation offers protection to nationally significant coastal landscapes across several areas of Shetland. However, there are other locally valued landscapes outside these areas. The existing suite of LPAs, while varied and in many cases lacking robust justification, give a useful indication of the types of landscapes which are appreciated by local communities. Shetland Islands Local Landscape Designation Review Land Use Consultants Final Report 27 October 2011
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