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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN CONSULTATION – EVIDENCE DOCUMENTS
1) – Landscape Character Study, August 2026
Landscape Character Study (LCS)
Landscape Character is created by the way the physical components of an area come together and can be defined as “a distinct, recognisable and consistent pattern of elements in the landscape that makes one landscape different from another”.
A ‘Landscape character assessment’ is the process of identifying and describing variation in the character of the landscape. Although landscape character is also about experience and sense of place, it is not about opinions or judgements on whether one landscape is considered better or worse than another, nor is it a basis for deciding if locations are suitable for housing developments; which is the responsibility of the UDC planning office whose eligibility criteria are based on other elements as contained in the UDC local plan.
Wendens Ambo Parish Council commissioned Liz Lake Associates to undertake a locally based Landscape Character Assessment of the Parish, which forms the project area for the Neighbourhood Plan. This study provides a clear and concise evaluation of eight parcels of land to determine their overall landscape sensitivity. The results of this assessment are to form part of the evidence base that Wendens Ambo Parish Council will use in compiling its Neighbourhood Development Plan.
The study concluded that the landscape and visual character of Wendens Ambo has been assessed to have a High overall landscape sensitivity in all areas where a policy of enhancing and reinforcing the rural and undeveloped character of the landscape is required.
A copy of the full Landscape Character Study can be obtained for viewing from the Wendens Ambo Parish Council by contacting the Parish Clerk on [email protected]
The summarising Landscape Assessment Study Appendix A, showing the eight Local Parish Landscape Character Areas, each defined in terms of Landscape Character Sensitivity, Visual Sensitivity and Overall Sensitivity, can be viewed by clicking the link below:
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2) – Housing Needs Survey (HNS), 21 May 2025
In Spring 2025 a ‘Housing Needs Survey’ was undertaken by the Rural Community Council of Essex (RCCE) on behalf of the Wendens Ambo Parish Council. The RCCE survey form was delivered to every household in the parish, including Clanver End. The anonymised data from the completed survey forms was analysed and used by the RCCE to indicate whether there was a demand for housing in Wendens Ambo for:
Please click on the link below to view the report that details the findings of the survey:
Wendens Ambo HNS Report May 2025 Final v1
3) – Village Build Character Appraisal (VBCA) – September 2026
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4) – Wendens Ambo Village Important Views – September 2026
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5) – Wendens Ambo Community Survey – March-April 2025
A community survey was delivered to every home in the parish and villagers were asked what they Liked, Disliked and though could be Improved about Wendens Ambo.
Please click below for the details:
WA Neighbourhood Plan Analysis of Community Survey Responses
6) – Wendens Ambo Community Organisations Survey – June-August 2025
Each of the eleven Wendens Ambo community organisation groups were interviewed by the Wendens Ambo Neighbourhood Steering Group (NPSG) and were asked about their likes, dislikes and needs, both currently and in the foreseeable future.
WANP Organisation Survey v5 CJS (07Sep26)
