This nature reserve covers the northern end of bough beech reservoir, and there is a hide for viewing the many species of birds. It is a plan for all those that have a responsibility to look after this precious and treasured landscape. Nick works with our partners to develop and promote the vision and strategic direction for the management of the kent downs aonb, he liaises at a local, regional and national level to secure commitment, policy, resources and action which will conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area. Biodiversity bd bd 5 the protection, conservation and. Hedgerows in the kent downs landscape hedgerows in the kent downs landscape caring for and maintaining your hedgerow each of these types of hedgerow requires a different type of management to maintain its health, vigour and appearance. The kent downs landscape is recognised and valued, enjoyed and cherished and its future conservation and enhancement is a certainty. Following the advice within it will help public bodies act in accordance with the duty of regard. The kent downs aonb unit aims to provide advice and support to farmers and landowners, influence policy such as cap reform and environmental stewardship, identify funding opportunities, support markets for products, and celebrate farming in the area through awards such as the produced in kent food, farming and landscape award. Conifer hedge and blockwork wall on field boundary. Ashford borough council report of the head of planning and.
References the kent downs aonb planning guidance and landscape design handbook discusses the key issues such as the location, character and appearance, landscape impacts, traffic and access, drainage and flood risk. The management of the kent downs aonb our vision in 2034 the kent downs aonb is recognised and valued. A design handbook, and the farm diversification toolkit which are all available on the kent downs website. The kent downs area of outstanding natural beauty aonb is a protected landscape stretching across kent. The achievement of these aims will ensure that the purpose of aonb designation is achieved and this outstandingly beautiful landscape is conserved for future generations. Draft kent downs aonb management plan text version december 20 2. Landscape character the kent downs aonb is a nationally important protected landscape, whose special characteristics include its dramatic landform and views, rich habitats, extensive ancient woodland, mixed farmland, historic and built heritage and its tranquillity and remoteness. This provides guidance on the design of new development to ensure it respects the distinctive character of the kent downs aonb and is adopted as a component of the aonb management plan. Managing land for horses a guide to good practice in the kent downs aonb. Hence this rural streets and lanes design handbook has a statutory basis. The kent downs management plan, the kent downs landscape design handbook, the kent downs rural streets and lanes.
The kent downs aonb landscape design handbook states. You can download the draft car parking supplementary planning document pdf 7mb. Any proposal within the aonb must take into account the guidance set out in the appropriate aonb management plan and any relevant more specific aonb guidance for example the kent downs aonb landscape design handbook 2006, kent downs aonb farmstead guidance 2012 and managing land for horses 2011. Kent downs aonb landscape design handbook amazon s3. Bough beech reservoir is a 42hectare 100acre nature reserve in bough beech, southwest of sevenoaks in kent. Hch5 the application of high standards of design sympathetic to cultural heritage within the aonb, identified in guidance including the aonb landscape design handbook, kent downs farmstead guidance and any relevant village design statements and neighbourhood plans, will be pursued.
The area was first designated a aonb back in 1968, the area covers 878 square kilometres covering the length of the county from close to the surrey border to the south coast. Just below the white horse the last ice age has left a dry valley with rippled sides known as giants steps a must for landscape photographers. Any proposal within the aonb must take into account the guidance set out in the appropriate aonb management plan and any relevant more specific aonb guidance for example the kent downs aonb landscape design handbook 2006, kent downs aonb farmstead guidance 2012 and managing. Kent downs aonb farmstead guidance kent county council. Kcc, medway council, kent district councils, english nature, environment agency, defence estates, kent downs aonb, kent wildlife trust the kent habitat survey is a comprehensive study of the countryside and coast of kent and medway. It can also be used with the existing suite of guidance documents provided by the kent downs aonb unit. The kent downs aonb landscape design handbook is clear about the potential harm caravan sites can cause in the aonb please see p 16. Kent downs aonb landscape design handbook this publication provides guidance on how to ensure that development respects the distinctive landscape setting and does not undermine the purpose, high quality and special distinctiveness of the different landscape character areas within the kent downs aonb. Part of the kent downs aonb falls within tonbridge and malling borough. Dover district landscape character assessment 1 introduction dover district council have commissioned jacobs babtie to produce a landscape character assessment of the dover district, excluding the land which falls within the kent downs area of outstanding natural beauty aonb. This paper reports on the preparation of a new streetscape design handbook. Land for horses a guide to good practice in the kent downs aonb. Designated sites and areas of interest resources kent. Rural roads should be part of the landscape through which they pass.
It is a landscape cherished and held in the highest esteem by those who visit, live and work there and by those who influence its future. The magnificent character of the kent downs area of outstanding natural beauty aonb with its protected landscapes, dramatic views, rich habitats, ancient woodlands and beautiful lanes and villages is worthy of special conservation and enhancement. Kent design guide 196 the kent habitat survey supported by. If you wish to visit the natural england website for more information about aonbs nationally. The high weald aonb management plan provides a set of objectives for each component of natural beauty that represent the agreed long term aims for the high weald. Areas of outstanding natural beauty tonbridge and malling. Malvern hills area of outstanding natural beauty guidance on. Avoid the introduction of features such as close boarded fencingon boundaries with rural lanes or the wider landscape p8 policy wye1. Kent downs aonb unit representor number topic policies. The protection and enhancement of aonb landscapes is considered by the government to be as important as in national parks. Landscape design handbook land managers pack farm diversification toolkit rural streets and lanes design handbook managing land for horses farmstead guidance kent downs aonb farmstead guidance land managers pack managing for horses kent downs area oi outstanding natural rural lane s. The kent downs is an area of outstanding natural beauty in kent, england. Kent downs area of outstanding natural beauty aonb, the high weald aonb and the urban. The borough of ashford contains two areas of outstanding natural beauty aonb.
The kent downs and high weald areas of outstanding natural beauty and their settings will be. The kent downs management plan has been formally adopted by each of the local. On top of the hill is an iron age fort with a rampart and ditch. Kent downs aonb tourist information england this way. Englands statutory landscape designations norfolk coast. Welcome to the kent downs area of outstanding natural beauty, home to some of the most enchanting landscapes of southern britain. Kent downs area of outstanding natural beauty aonb is located in the county of kent in the south east of england. The pastoral scenery is a particularly valued part of the landscape.
Swale landscape character and biodiversity appraisal spd 2011 part 1. It seeks to address key issues and threats and sets out aims, and policies and actions for the positive management of the kent downs for a five year period overseen by a 20 year vision. Landscape character spd april 2011 ashford borough council. Area of outstanding natural beauty north wessex downs aonb.
Landscape design handbook managing land for horses a guide to good practice in the kent downs. The future of social care in kent a ten year vision kent county council framework for regeneration growth without gridlock. Examination of the shepway core strategy development plan. Management plan and any relevant more specific aonb guidance for example the kent downs aonb landscape design handbook 2006, kent downs aonb farmstead guidance 2012 and managing land for horses 2011. They are the eastern half of the north downs and stretch from the londonsurrey borders to the white cliffs of dover. Background document bd site policies for wye1, wye2 and. East malling village design statement, may 2004 kent downs aonb landscape design handbook, january 2005 managing land for horses. Robust responses to development pressures and climate change have enhanced landscape character. It is in the kent downs area of outstanding natural beauty. An integrated transport strategy for kent subcounty west kent investment strategy and action plan 20102015 kent downs aonb management plan 2009 kent downs aonb landscape design handbook high weald aonb. Kent downs aonb examination of shepway core strategy matter 1 march 25th 20121 examination of the shepway core strategy development plan document submission by the kent downs area of outstanding natural beauty unit matter 1. The character of the aonbs and the remainder of the countryside within the district is defined in the adopted. The kent downs has become a landscape where change supports the aonb s distinctive features. Sites of special scientific interest sssi are areas of land and water to the seaward limits of local authority areas that natural england considers to best represent our natural heritage based on its diversity of plants, animals and habitats, rocks and landforms, or a combination of these natural features.
The landscape design handbook for the kent downs aonb was prepared in. A handbook kent downs area of outstanding natural beauty. Situated on the northern escarpment of the downs, the hill is worldfamous for its stylised bronzeage chalk white horse. In addition to the kent downs aonb management plan, the aonb unit also produces other guidance documents that provide design advice on a variety of topics including the landscape design handbook, managing land for horses, farmstead guidance and rural street and lanes a. The kent downs aonb unit produces a number of publications which provide guidance on conserving and enhancing the landscape. The next few pages show how to look after each type. Farmed landscape a longestablished tradition of mixed farming has helped create the natural beauty of the kent downs.
Ref name themeissue comment abc planning officer response s1. The high weald housing design guide gives practical, clear advice on. Kent downs aonb landscape design handbook interim guidance note 3. The kent downs area of outstanding natural beauty aonb occupies a strip of land that runs therough centralnorthern kent between sevenoaks to the west and to the coast and the white cliffs of dover near folkestone and hythe to the east. Kent design guide kent downs aonb landscape design handbook key extracts as follows. To the west, surrey hills aonb adjoins the kent downs aonb. The kent downs landscape design handbook, the kent downs rural streets and lanes. The area is part of the larger north downs region, which also includes surrey hills aonb. Kent downs aonb farm diversification toolkit kent downs aonb farmstead guidance landscape design handbook managing land for horses a guide. Below is a host of downloadable guidance that provide useful and practical information on various aspects of landscape management of the kent downs and other relevant publications and plans.
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