Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council commissioned LUC to provide comprehensive evidence on landscape character and sensitivity to inform the Welwyn Hatfield Local Plan review.

This included a Landscape Sensitivity Assessment, Green Wedge Study, and Stage 2 Green Corridor Framework Report.

LUC's Landscape Sensitivity Assessment played a vital role in ensuring that the Local Plan considers the landscape's sensitivity to residential development. 

LUC's Green Gap Study provided a detailed analysis of the role gaps play by providing a sense of separation and maintaining settlement pattern and character. 

This assessment considered gap size, strength, character, values and opportunities and provided a recommendation for each gap.

The study also provided guidance to minimise the impact of future development on gaps between settlements.

In parallel with the Landscape Sensitivity Assessment, LUC developed a Stage 2 Green Corridor Framework Report.

This report identified and assessed the green corridors within Welwyn Hatfield, highlighting their importance for wildlife movement and recreation.