County Galway Landscape Sensitivity Ratings CDP 2015 2021

Produced as part of the Galway County Development Plan 2015 - 2021. See www.galway.ie for further details.

This is a measure of the ability of the landscape to accommodate change or intervention without suffering unacceptable effects to its character and values. Sensitivity ratings are derived from a combination of landscape values and landscape character. Five landscape sensitivity classes have been established: • Class 1 – Low sensitivity • Class 2 – Moderate sensitivity • Class 3 – High sensitivity • Class 4 – Special • Class 5 – Unique Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete.