Landscape Character Assessment topic papers
To further the application and use of Landscape Character Assessment in England and Scotland, a series of topic papers have been prepared to accompany the main LCA guidance.
Topic Paper 1 - Recent Practice and the evolution of Landscape Character Assessment: (1.08mb)
An explanation of the development of LCA, together with details of national approaches and other recent initiatives
Topic Paper 2 - Links to other sustainability tools: (671kb)
How LCA can inform a range of other sustainabilioty tools to inform decisions on conservation and enhancement of landscape character
Topic Paper 3 - Landscape Character Assessment - how stakeholders can help: (565kb)
An explanation of the nature of stakeholder involvement, methods of engagement and pointers to good practice
Topic Paper 4 - Use of GIS and other computer methods: (700kb)
An introduction to the use of GIS and other computer methods in Landscape Character Assessment including examples of good practice
Topic Paper 5 - Understanding Historic Landscape Character: (3.03mb)
Explores the relationship between Landscape Character Assessment and Historic Landscape Characterisaion/Land-use Assessment
Topic Paper 6 - Techniques and criteria for judging capacity and sensitivity: (1.61mb)
This discussion paper explores current thinking and recent practice on judging capacity and sensitivty
Topic Paper 8 - Wind Energy and LCA
This Topic Paper will no longer be published. The need for specific advice will be reviewed in the future. Please refer to our consultation response: (183kb) to the Goverment's draft Planning Policy Statement 22 - Renewable Energy, for our recommendations on the role and use of landscape character assessment.
Topic Paper 9 - Climate change and natural forces - the consequences for landscape character: (351kb)
This paper outlines how LCA can be used as a tool for responding to potential climate change effects on landscape character.
