However, even when a proposal would fit well with the grain of the landscape, there may be an impact on particular landscape features and elements that could dominate the initial fit. This should also cross refer to the impact scores for heritage and biodiversity appraisal.
Further guidance is available as definitions of overall impact scoring given below.
In addition, a means of identifying exceptionally severe adverse impacts is provided for by the rating 'Very Large Adverse'. This rating is not part of the seven point scale - it is intended to highlight impacts which are clear outliers in comparison to those covered by the standard scale. The definition of the points on this scale have been provided by the Countryside Commission, and reflect the Commission's national objectives. However, the definitions are not fixed and finite. Analysts should recognise that the local processes of character description and capital evaluation may switch proposals either way between points on the scale.