Validation Checklist - List 1

3zviii Visual Impact Assessment

May be required to support an application where there is a potential adverse impact from the visual effects from the proposed development.

Applications

The following guidance outlines the appropriate methodology for carrying out Landscape and Visual Assessments. Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment published jointly by the Landscape Institute and the Institute of Environmental Assessment in 2002.

Policy Driver and where to get more advice: Policies D2 and RA10 of the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan 2005. Policies SP9 and SADM16 of the Draft Local Plan Proposed Submission, August 2016. Welwyn Hatfield Landscape Character Assessment, April 2005. Supplementary Design Guidance, February 2005. National Planning Policy Framework, Sections 77, 11 and 12.

3zviiii Water Usage

For all newly constructed dwellings.

Sustainability requirements are to achieve an estimated water consumption of no more than 110 litres/person/day, with water reuse and recycling and rainwater harvesting incorporated wherever feasible to reduce demand on mains water supply.

Policy Driver and where to get more advice: SADM13 of the Draft Local Plan Proposed Submission, August 2016.