Landscape Character Supplementary Planning Document ...

City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilLocal Development Framework For BradfordLand coverCombinations of slope and elevation that produce the shape andform of the land surface.Landscape, meaning ofThe term Landscape refers primarily to the visual appearance ofthe land, including its shape, form and colours. It also reflects theway in which these various components combine to create specificpatters and pictures that are distinctive to particular localities.However, the landscape is not a purely visual phenomenon,because its character relies closely on its physiograpy and itshistory. Hence, in addition to the scenic or visual dimension of thelandscape, there are a whole range of other dimensions, includinggeology, topography, soils, ecology, archaeology, landscapehistory, land use, architecture, and cultural associations. All ofthese factors have influenced the formation of the landscape, andcontinue to affect the way in which it is experienced and valued.MethodThe specific approach and techniques used for a given landscapeassessment.ObjectiveObjects or things actually existing, in the landscape and not thethoughts or feelings of the viewer.PeneplainFlat plateau of land caused by geological erosion.PerceptionThe psychology of seeing and attaching value and meaning tolandscape.PreferenceThe liking by people of one particular landscape over another.SeatearthFossil soil horizons associated with coal seams.SubjectiveReactions to the landscape, which include the thoughts andfeelings of the viewer.SustainableDevelopmentManaging the countryside in ways that meet current needs withoutcompromising the ability of generations to meet theirs.TechniqueSpecific tool for landscape assessment (e.g. land cover analysis)Landscape Character Supplementary Planning DocumentOctober 2008 Page 83