North Pennines National Landscape Management Plan

The North Pennines National Landscape team work to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area. The latest North Pennines National Landscape (AONB) Management Plan is available for consultation and everyone is encouraged to take part, including residents of County Durham.

The Plan is a strategic document focusing on the conservation and enhancement of nature and heritage. It supports people’s enjoyment and understanding of this nationally protected landscape.

The Plan is important to us and formulates council policy in relation to National Landscape and guides the work of many other organisations. It is also used as an evidence base for the development of our new County Durham Plan.

How is the Plan created?

The creation of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB) Management Plan is a statutory (legal) duty placed on local authorities. They must act jointly where National Landscape cross boundaries. For this reason, the creation of the Plan is the responsibility of Durham County Council, Northumberland County Council, Cumberland Council and Westmoreland and Furness Council.

The Plan itself is produced by North Pennines National Landscape team on behalf of the local authorities.

Have your say on the new Plan

The North Pennines National Landscape (AONB) Management Plan is currently being updated and must undertake a period of consultation. You are invited to take part and share your views before it is finalised.

The consultation asks you about the following parts of the plan:

• the Vision for 2040
• a set of Core Principles
• the Outcomes and Measures for each section / theme

If you have any queries or questions about this consultation please contact info@northpennines.org.uk.