Any development should consider the relative carbon balance between the options of new build or refurbishment with a strong preference for the lowest carbon options considering the balance between embedded…

Promote a pragmatic approach for coastal communities to accommodating the effects of climate change including the relocation of infrastructure and facilities where this is compatible with the primary purpose of…

Seek opportunities to reduce and remove existing overhead power and telecommunications lines via the Ofgem Undergrounding and other programmes in order to reduce landscape and visual impact.   Where/if the overhead…

 Support the preparation of Neighbourhood Development Plans by Cornwall AONB parishes, in the light of robust landscape evidence bases, promoting the conservation and enhancement of local landscape character and distinctiveness.

Require the conservation and enhancement of the existing character of the local road network and particularly the minor lanes within the designated landscape.  The pattern and character of the roads…

The conversion of existing redundant agricultural (and other similar)buildings to form dwellings will only be supported where:  • The existing buildings are characteristic, historic, vernacular buildings which are recognisably an…

Farm diversification and infrastructure will generally be supported where they provide sustainable rural businesses, enhance local distinctiveness and cultural heritage and where the development is of a scale, design and…

Any development within the marine, coastal and estuarine environment must take account of terrestrial and marine based planning policies and processes.   Provided that this does not impact upon the qualifying…

Built development should provide gains for biodiversity; promoting habitat retention, creation, enhancement and species protection aligned with other relevant policies.   Provided that this does not impact upon the qualifying features…

Renewable energy technologies and associated infrastructure, both onshore and offshore, should be of a scale and design able to be accommodated within the AONB and its setting. Any such development…