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Policies

Policies and objectives for the AONB strategy.

Objective SCE-Ob1

Reinforce the link between a high quality, culturally distinct landscape and a prosperous and sustainable economy. Develop opportunities to value ecosystem services in the AONB and mechanisms for investment.

Policy SCE-P8

Promote energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in ‘hard to treat’ homes, businesses and community buildings, increasing resilience to fuel poverty, where this does not detract from landscape character and…

Policy SCE-P7

Support the sustainable management of the AONB landscape to benefit local communities e.g. allotments, agroforestry and community growing initiatives in ways that respond to, and enhance, landscape character.

Policy SCE-P6

Ensure AONB considerations are taken into account when developing Neighbourhood Plans, Parish Plans and other community documents

Policy SCE-P5

Support economic and employment facilities within AONB communities which respect and enhance the historic environment, local vernacular and settlement pattern, provided that this does not impact upon the qualifying features…

Policy SCE-P4

Support communities to be more sustainable and self-reliant in terms of food, services, employment, affordable housing and green infrastructure enabling adaptation to climate change and improving economic resilience.

Policy SCE-P3

Value and protect the landscape and seascape of Cornwall AONB. Support sustainable management of tourism, where this does not adversely impact the landscape character of the AONB, provided that this…

Policy SCE-P2

Support coastal and fishing communities to conserve and enhance the coastal character, ensuring the sustainable businesses an thriving communities.

Policy SCE-P1

Support the green economy and investment in renewable energy technologies that have multiple benefits (such as community renewables and those which provide local employment) and that can be accommodated within…

Objective HWB-Ob6

Improve access to locally produced and affordable healthy food and increase opportunities for people and communities to grow their own, supporting a high-quality environment and healthy communities.