Please use authentic Traditional Architecture Design Codes as illustrated in my PDF umbrella Representation as these will support all key stakeholders ranging from property owners to the Local Authority itself and the community on strong economic, ecological and environmental grounds. Place a Ban on demolition of buildings constructed prior to 1950 and grant full protection of historic buildings, be these listed, Non-Designated Heritage Assets or otherwise.

Braiswick Residents Association objects to Policies LC1 and LC2 as they rely on broad mitigation rather than clear safeguards to protect landscape character. The policies do not adequately address the cumulative impact of development on sensitive landscapes or settlement edges. Without stronger criteria or constraints, there is a risk that development will erode local character and harm valued landscapes, contrary to national planning policy

Do not touch. This is an area on natural beauty and no development should take place in the area.

I object to the Langham 900 plans . How can 900 new homes In Langham preserve the Dedham Vale Dark skies?
And all the extra traffic will destroy the rural lanes and beautiful countryside

The National Landscape team broadly supports policy LC2. We recommend the following text changes to the policy text:
(a) Makes a positive contribution to the statutory purpose, to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the National Landscape;
(b) Does not adversely affect the tranquillity and dark skies of the National Landscapes, taking account ........Design Guide 2023
(e) Furthers the statutory purpose of the National Landscape as per Section 85 (A1 ) of the CROW Act 2000

Penultimate paragraph - Residual impacts are those remaining once all mitigation has been delivered. It is not possible to mitigate residual impacts and this is where compensation needs to be considered as part of applying the mitigation hierarchy. This paragraph needs editing as follows.

Where exceptional development is suitable, landscape enhancements, mitigation or compensation measures must be provided. The Council will seek opportunities to mitigate the impact of features identified as having adverse impacts. Where residual impacts remain the payment of compensation will be necessary through payment to the Dedham Vale Sustainable Development Fund and or the Stour Valley Environment Fund.

The final paragraph needs to be amended to include other larger scale infrastructure projects for example solar farms which may come forward particularly in the setting to the Dedham Vale. The text should eb amended as follows:
In or near the National Landscape new infrastructure associated with electricity schemes must be undergrounded. The siting and scale of other major communication schemes or solar farms within the setting of the National Landscape will need careful consideration to help protect the natural beauty of the Dedham Vale and the special qualities of the Stour Valley Project Area. The last 2 paragraphs of the policy could be switched around to make the policy flow better

Para 6.9 In December 2023, the 'Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023' amended Section 85 A1 of the CROW Act 2000. The strengthened duty states that 'relevant authorities must seek to further the purposes' of the designated landscape and replaces the previous duty to 'have regard' to the purposes.

Para 6.10 - The first sentence needs editing for accuracy in terms of what constitutes natural beauty. The following text change is proposed: The Dedham Vale National Landscape has been designated for its national importance in terms of landscape and scenic quality, natural and cultural heritage features, relative tranquillity and is further enhanced through its close association with the works of artist John Constable.

The National Landscape team has produced a number of documents to ensure that new developments in the Dedham Vale National Landscape help to conserve and enhance the area's natural beauty Another key document is the Guidance on the Selection and Use of Colour in development for the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Can criteria d be amended as follows 'Supports the wider environmental, social and economic objectives as set out in the Management Plan 2021 -2026 for the Dedham Vale National Landscape and Stour Valley (and successor management plans) and complies with colour recommends in the Guidance on the Selection and Use of Colour in development for the Dedham Vale Outstanding Natural Beauty.

I am really pleased to see the reference to the Lighting Design Guide 2023 and Dark Skies. I want to see those stars at night!

The Dedham Vale National Landscape and Stour Valley project area Management Plan 2021-2026 is about to replaced with a new 5 year plan.

Amend criteria (d) to read Management Plan 2026-2031for the Dedham Vale National Landscape and Stour Valley (and successor management plans).

The proposed Developments for Boxted and Langham of over 1000 homes are in direct contradiction to Policy LC2 regarding lighting.
Developers have indicated that developments of over 100 or so homes normally have street lighting. The Dedham Vale Dark Skies Project is trying to get statutory Dark Skies classification for the Dedham Vale and these proposed Developments are adjacent to the Dedham Vale National Landscape.
Likewise the rural tranquility will be severely impacted, especially regarding road traffic. Boxted and Langham are served only by minor unclassified roads , all but two are single track, less than 4m wide. See attachments.

Firm support for this policy - particularly where development proposals both within and near the National Landscape must ensure that the high qualities of the landscape are protected. This needs to include visual impact both within and outside the boundaries.

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