Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 7, 2025

Purpose: To consider adoption of the draft Management Plan for The North Wessex Downs National Landscape following public consultation.

Content: Resolved:   That Cabinet approve the adoption of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape Management Plan 2025 –2030.   Reason for decision:   Section 89 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 requires the Council to, “prepare and publish a Management Plan which formulates [their] policy for the management of the AONB and for carrying out of their functions in relation to it.’’   Adoption of the Management Plan prepared by the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, for and on behalf of the local authorities that fall within the protected area, helps fulfil this part of the requirement.