The 'landscape character assessment' provides an analysis of the borough's townscape, landscape and seascape. 

The assessment explores the historical and contemporary influences that have shaped the borough’s development and will shape its future. It brings together the different urban, rural and marine environments in a seamless way, recognising the close relationship between these different elements.

The document has five sections.

Landscape character areas

Landscape character areas 1-7 
Landscape character areas 8-14
Landscape character areas 15-21
Landscape character areas 22-28
Landscape Character Areas 29-34
Landscape Character Areas 35-40
Landscape Character Area 41