Landscape Character Supplementary Planning Document ...

City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilLocal Development Framework For Bradford2.0 PURPOSE & STATUS2.1 The purpose of this Supplementary Planning Document is to identify the distinctlandscape types within the Bradford District by describing their key characteristics andnatural, historical and cultural features. The document provides a structured evaluationof each landscape type which includes a landscape strategy along with policy guidelinesfor conserving and enhancing the character of an area.2.2 The document will provide a framework for the formulation and assessment of planningapplications and other landscape conservation and management strategies within theseareas.2.3 The SPD has been prepared in accordance with Planning Policy Statement 12: LocalDevelopment Frameworks (PPS 12) published in 2004. Although not part of thestatutory development plan, PPS 12 states that Supplementary Planning Documentsshould relate to a policy or policies within the local plan. Thus the Landscape CharacterSPD will supplement policies NE3 and NE3A of the Replacement Unitary DevelopmentPlan (rUDP) for the Bradford District, and as such will be taken into account as materialconsideration when determining planning applications. These policies can be found inSection 4.0 of this document.2.4 In time, the Local Development Framework (LDF) will replace the replacement UnitaryDevelopment Plan. This document provides an elaboration of the rUDP and forthcomingLDF policies which concern landscape character.2.5 When assessing planning applications in, adjacent to, or having an impact on thecharacter of the landscape, proposals should be reviewed against the relevantlandscape character areas statements. Sites near the boundary of a LandscapeCharacter Area should take into account the implications of the proposal on any adjacentcharacter area.2.6 Bradford Council will expect developers who wish to submit a planning application for adevelopment within a landscape character area, to take into account of this SPD.Appendix 4 of this document provides ‘Design Guidance’ for developers and sets out anumber of requirements that should be fulfilled or taken into account when applying forplanning submission. A list of useful contacts is also provided within this appendix.Landscape Character Supplementary Planning DocumentOctober 2008 Page 2