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5. The LVIA provides an overview of the national, county and district landscape character assessments
for the site and surrounding area. The key characteristics which are relevant to the site and
surroundings are highlighted.

6. The LVIA provides an accurate assessment of the potential impacts that the development would
have on the local landscape and views.
7. The demolition of the existing building and associated infrastructure would provide an opportunity
to enhance this area of the High Weald AONB landscape in the village context of Ashurst Wood.
The proposed landscape strategy and masterplan would provide a high quality landscape setting for
the development.

8. Should the planning authority be minded to permit the development it is recommended that the
following are required as conditions:
i. Implementation of the indicative landscape masterplan as submitted to support
the application.
ii. Details of boundary materials around the site and between gardens. It is
recommended that, where fences are required, these are timber post and rail/wire
fences. Mixed native species hedges could be used to reinforce boundaries and
enhance local habitats. Close board fencing should be avoided as these are
suburban and detract from rural character.
iii. High quality surfacing materials chosen from a limited palette and which
complement the proposed building materials.

iv. Positive management of the existing trees and other boundary vegetation which is
to be retained.

v. Existing trees to be retained on the site to be protected in accordance with BS
5837:2012 Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction.
vi. A long term management plan to ensure the successful establishment and care of
the landscaped areas.
9. It is recommended that the proposed development can be supported as it would provide
an opportunity to enhance the character of the High Weald AONB in this location.

Yours Sincerely,

Virginia Pullan CMLI
County Landscape Architect
East Sussex County Council