Table 2: Checklist for establishing visual character in coastal areas Analysis of Analysis of type of views Judgements Recognised values physical elements presence of the coastal overlook from settled areas significance of views and views which contribute to the edge viewpoints experience of a landscape or views experienced as part seascape designated for its presence of the open sea of a sequence significance and dominance of scenic quality compositional elements views to and from features elevated viewpoints focal points or features designated because of their panoramas quality of visual composition within the views historic significance from viewpoints sudden revelations aspect and orientation of views from longer distance Views and significance of aspect and viewpoint, character of routes visibility seascape transient qualities such as glimpse quality of light and reflectivity from popular recreational areas or specific facilities www.snh.org.uk Guidance on Coastal Character Assessment 13
Table 2: Checklist for establishing visual character in coastal areas Analysis of physical elements Analysis of type of views Judgements Recognised values Views and visibility presence of the coastal edge presence of the open sea focal points or features within the views aspect and orientation of viewpoint, character of seascape overlook from settled areas views experienced as part of a sequence elevated viewpoints panoramas sudden revelations glimpse significance of views and viewpoints significance and dominance of compositional elements quality of visual composition from viewpoints significance of aspect and transient qualities such as quality of light and reflectivity views which contribute to the experience of a landscape or seascape designated for its scenic quality views to and from features designated because of their historic significance views from longer distance routes from popular recreational areas or specific facilities www.snh.org.uk Guidance on Coastal Character Assessment 13