This document provides guidance on conducting a character appraisal for a site or area. It outlines that the objectives should be determined at the outset and the level of detail should be appropriate for the scale of the site. It recommends starting with a reconnaissance survey and prioritizing areas for a full visual survey. The visual survey should divide the task, relate to other policies, and consider feasibility and potential outcomes. The survey should document context, townscape, individual buildings, spatial relationships, character zones, and key views. It provides a checklist of factors to assess and emphasizes relating findings to the overall character. For redevelopment sites, it advises considering connections to wider patterns and retaining historic features.