7. Landscape Volume One • Land typing: uses a change in landform to establish a boundary at and following the edge of the landform. • Contour line: uses a specific contour line(s) to establish a boundary. • Contained landscape feature: uses an enclosed area of land around a landscape feature, such as an island. • Visual catchment: uses ridgelines and spurs to establish a boundary. • Land use: uses a variation in land use to establish a boundary. The method to be used will depend on the values that contribute to the landscape and how they are expressed in the landscape. [RPS] Policy 7.1.3 – Assessment of the values in Policy 7.1.1 will determine: (a) whether a landscape is identified as an outstanding natural feature and landscape in terms of Section 6(b) of the Resource Management Act 1991; (b) whether the landscape has high amenity value in terms of Section 7(c) of the Resource Management Act 1991; or (c) where landscape values are not sensitive to change. Once an assessment of a landscape has been undertaken based on the values identified in Policy 7.1.1, a determination will be made as to whether the landscape values are significant enough for the landscape to be considered outstanding in the context of Section 6(b) of the RMA. If a landscape is considered to exhibit exceptional or very high biophysical, sensory and/or associative values, then it will be identified as an outstanding natural landscape. Outstanding natural features can also be included within this assessment. There are also landscapes in Marlborough that, although their values are not as significant as those for an outstanding natural feature or landscape, can still make a significant contribution to the appreciation and quality of our environment. A range of sensory values can contribute to the amenity of these landscapes, including scenic beauty, coastal character, dramatic or attractive natural features within the landscape and the openness or naturalness of the landscape. Where these sensory values are collectively considered to be high, the landscape can be categorised as a landscape with high amenity value. Controls will apply to both of these landscapes, as set out in subsequent policy. Landscapes not identified as being sensitive to change will not be subject to specific management for landscape outcomes. [RPS, R, C, D] Policy 7.1.4 – Landscapes that meet the criteria to be identified as an outstanding natural feature and landscape, or landscapes with high amenity value, where those values are more sensitive to change: (a) are specifically identified on the Landscape Overlay; and (b) the specific values associated with the identified landscapes are set out in Appendix 1 of Volume 3 of the Marlborough Environment Plan. Those landscapes that are an outstanding natural feature or landscape will be identified (and mapped) in the MEP. For the coastal environment particularly, this policy helps to give effect to Policy 15(d) of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010 (NZCPS), which requires regional policy statements and plans to map or otherwise identify areas that need protection. For those landscapes identified as having high amenity value, only landscapes that are more sensitive to change have been identified. The two specific areas considered sensitive to change are the Marlborough Sounds Coastal Landscape and the Wairau Dry Hills Landscape. 7 – 4