Landscape Character Supplementary Planning Document ...

City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilLocal Development Framework For Bradford2.0 PRELIMINARY WORK2.1 Site Survey and AppraisalAt the stage of pre-application discussion, applying for outline or full planning permission,or when undertaking a feasibility study on which the Council’s views are sought, theapplicant or developer will be expected to carry out and submit an accurate site surveyand comprehensive site appraisal to include:ContextLevels/contoursLandformExisting featuresVisual QualitiesDesignationsA description and analysis of the surrounding areas, including hard andsoft landscapes, buildings etc. and an indication of important links andinter-relationships, described in the character assessments.A diagram illustrating the levels and contours of the site.A statement of the slopes, orientation of the site etc.A statement of existing trees, hedgerows, other significant areas ofvegetation, water, ditches, boundary treatments, significant structures,areas of hard surfaces etc.- A statement and/or photographs to illustrate the views in/out of the site,quality of view/s, general character, local distinctiveness, any dominantfeatures etc.- A zone of visual influence may be required for prominent developmentproposals in the landscapeAn identification and assessment of any local designations which areapplicable to the site, to include:• Special Protection Area (SPA)• Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)• Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)• Site of Ecological and Geological Importance (SEGI)• Regionally Important Geological Sites (RIGS)• Local Nature Reserves (LNR)• Bradford Wildlife Area (BWA)• Sites of Nature Conservation Importance• Tree Preservation Orders (TPO’s)• Saltaire World Heritage Site (and buffer zone)• Listed Buildings• Conservation Areas• Scheduled Ancient Monuments• Historic Parks and GardensAPPENDIX 4Landscape Character Supplementary Planning DocumentOctober 2008 Page 89