Planning permission landscape sensitivity

DollyB

This may be in the completely wrong section sorry if it is.

So I have got a pre planning report by email and everything looks okay except one.
Under landscape sensitivity it says: yes class 1.
I have no idea what it means or where to find the classifications.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Lumen

Out of curiosity I googled.

Class 1 is "low", the lowest of 5.

"Landscape Sensitivity: The extent to which a landscape can accommodate change without unacceptable loss of existing character or interference with values."

Source: http://www.housing.gov.ie/search/archived/current/category/planning/sub-type/guidelinesstandards/type/publications?query=landscape

Document refers to appendix 6 which is nowhere to be found.

More here:

https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&ved=0ahUKEwi7iP75xMDYAhXpK8AKHWSIDRUQFgg3MAM&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.galway.ie%2Fen%2Fmedia%2FGCDP%25202015-2021%2520%2520App%2520II%2520of%2520NIR%2520In%2520Support%2520of%2520the%2520AA.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3hBrZKQxre_UEVLBdgb6G2

Objective LCM 1 - Landscape Sensitivity Classification
The Planning Authority shall have regard to the Landscape Sensitivity Classification of sites in the consideration of any significant development proposals and, where necessary, require a Landscape/Visual Impact Assessment to accompany such proposals. This shall be balanced against the need to develop key strategic infrastructure to meet the strategic aims of the Plan, and having regard to the zoning objectives of serviced Development Land within the Galway Metropolitan Areas.

Objective LCM 2 – Landscape Sensitivity Ratings
Consideration of Landscape Sensitivity Ratings shall be an important factor in determining development uses in areas of the County. In areas of high Landscape sensitivity, the design and the choice of location of proposed development in the landscape will also be critical considerations.

Objective LCM 3 – Open/unfenced landscape
Preserve the status of traditionally open/unfenced landscape. The merits of each case will be considered in light of landscape Sensitivity Ratings and views of amenity importance.