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Policies

Policies and objectives for the AONB strategy.

Policy PD-P3

The replacement and redevelopment of existing dwellings will be supported where the overall scale, density, massing, height, layout, materials and landscaping of the development appropriately responds to local character and…

Policy PD-P2

Development management decisions should specifically consider the cumulative effects of individual developments on the designated landscape. The addition of further individual developments and particularly replacement and redevelopment of existing dwellings…

Policy PD-P1

All development within the AONB will be required to adopt a “landscape-led” approach as set out within this document in order to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the…

Objective SCE-Ob8

Support a pragmatic approach to accommodating the effects of climate change such as the relocation of infrastructure and facilities where this is compatible with the primary purpose of the designation…

Objective SCE-Ob7

Support sustainable recycling and plastic free initiatives in local communities.

Objective SCE-Ob6

Raise awareness of the 12 Sections of the Cornwall AONB among its local communities and beyond the boundaries.

Objective SCE-Ob5

Communicate the special qualities of the AONB and support the sensitive marketing of the AONB by local tourism organisations and businesses.

Objective SCE-Ob4

Support projects which deliver for people, place, nature and climate in the Cornwall AONB, which deliver on the AONB Management Plan and Local Policies. Promote the use of Farming in…

Objective SCE-Ob3

Promote an approach to sustainable economic development and environmental growth in the Cornwall AONB using the principles of circular economics.

Objective SCE-Ob2

Promote the use of land management techniques aligned with best practice, where this does not compromise landscape character, and which deliver for local nature recovery e.g. Cornish hedging and heritage…