Adoption of the North Pennines National Landscape Management Plan 2026-2031

September 8, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet decided to approve the North Pennines National Landscape Management Plan 2026-2031 on 8 September 2026. This plan sets out policy for the management of the National Landscape and guides the actions of relevant authorities. It includes outcomes and suggested measures for conserving and enhancing natural beauty.

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Purpose

S.89 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 200 requires Local Authorities to publish Management Plans for National Landscapes (formerly AONBs) in their areas and to review these at least every 5 years. The North Pennines National Landscape Management Plan needs to be reviewed and an updated Plan published in spring 2026

Decision

RESOLVED that the draft Management Plan be adopted by Northumberland County Council as the North Pennines AONB Management Plan 2026-2031.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 8 September 2026 - 10.00 am on September 8, 2026

Supporting Documents

Adoption of the North Pennines National Landscape Management Plan 2026-2031.pdf
11.1 North Pennines ManagementPlan App 1.pdf
Appendix 2 for Adoption of the North Pennines National Landscape Management Plan 2026-2031.pdf
Appendix 3 for Adoption of the North Pennines National Landscape Management Plan 2026-2031.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date8 Sep 2026
Effective from14 Sep 2026
Expected date8 Sep 2026
Originally due12 May 2020
Lead officerDavid Feige
Subject to call-inYes