The guidance makes recommendations for those wishing to commission landscape sensitivity studies, such as:

• Ensure that sensitivity analysis is always based on an understanding of landscape character. Use available relevant information (relevant landscape typologies/landscape character assessments and landscape strategies).
• Landscape sensitivity studies should apply to a particular type of change.
• Ensure the method and data sources are correct for the scale of the study. All sensitivity studies should be streamlined, avoiding use of data for its own sake. Data should be relevant - avoid over complexity or reliance on large amounts of data.
• Where visual sensitivities are also considered, these should be clearly separate from those concerning landscape character.
• The analysis should be clearly stated and explained, with the method transparent and easy for non landscape professionals to follow.
• Where possible, judgements should be strengthened by stakeholder views.
• Landscape sensitivity judgements should link back to landscape characteristics.