Plans and Policies

A number of plans and policy documents set out the approach to land use and development in the National Park.

Strategic Documents

Wider strategic influences on National Park policies include regional guidance and the Authority’s own National Park Management Plan.
strategic documents

Development Plan

Current planning policies are in the old-style Development Plan. This is made up of a Structure Plan and a Local Plan. The Development Plan is currently being reviewed in consultation with our partners and the public.
development plan

Local Development Framework

In future the LDF will provide the National Park Authority’s policies and guidance for meeting the environmental, economic and social aims for the future of the National Park where this affects the development of land.
local development framework

Background Reports

A number of reports and documents contribute background information to the preparation of policies and proposals.
background reports

For information on submitting a planning application, see Planning