Landscape Character Assessment

The Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) was adopted as Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) in September 2004.  LCA provides a structured approach to identifying the character and distinctiveness of the landscape, so allowing these special qualities to be better understood and reflected in decision making.

LCA methodology draws upon a two-stage process of characterisation and evaluation. The first stage of characterisation seeks to identify, classify and describe areas of distinctive character. The second stage of evaluation follows on seeking to make judgements based on the knowledge of landscape character, for example quality and sensitivity to change, and recommend management principles. The LCA documents have been structured to reflect this two-stage process.

For further information on this subject please contact:
Planning Policy Unit,
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead,
Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1RF.
Direct line: 01628 796115
Direct e-mail: Planning.Policy@rbwm.gov.uk

•   LCA Part 1: Cover to Chapter 2 (pdf 187KB)

•   LCA Part 1: Chapter 3 - Section A (pdf 804KB)

•   LCA Part 1: Chapter 3 - Section B (pdf 590KB)

•   LCA Part 1: Chapter 3 - Section C (pdf 609KB)

•   LCA Part 1: Appendices 1, 2, 3 and 5 (pdf 78KB)

•   LCA Part 1: Appendix 4 (maps) - Section A (pdf 420KB)

•   LCA Part 1: Appendix 4 (maps) - Section B (pdf 558KB)

•   LCA Part 1: Appendix 4 (maps) - Section C (pdf 702KB)

•   LCA Part 1: Appendix 4 (maps) - Section D (pdf 652KB)

•   LCA Part 1: Figures 1 and 2 (pdf 709KB)

•   LCA Part 1: Figure 3 (pdf 475KB)

•   LCA Part 2: Landscape Strategy and Guidelines (pdf 715KB)