POLICY FIFTEEN: IMPORTANT VIEWS

OBJECTIVE 23: 
To preserve important views within the neighbourhood area 

OBJECTIVE 24: 
To preserve the views from the hills surrounding the town 

i. Any development must maintain the local character of the landscape and, in particular, not cause any loss or diminution of the following iconic views as shown on Proposals Map, which provide views over open spaces of value to the community: 

  • Gateway view over Gold Hill from southern entry points into Shepton Mallet 
  • View of the Meadows