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About us

Discover the team our mandate and everything we stand for.

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Monitoring & Evidence

Our objectives can be achieved through various means such as but not...

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Our Vision

The special qualities of the Cornwall AONB are conserved, enhanced and appreciated...

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The Management Plan

The Management Plan is a shared strategy for those who live, work...

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The Management Plan review

This is the first of two consultation and we invite you all...

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What is Natural Beauty?

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are protected landscapes whose distinctive character and...

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Cornwall National Landscape Priorities

Through effective Partnership working the protected landscape plays a crucial role in nature recovery, resilience to climate change and conservation of the historic and natural environment, by consideration of four key priorities

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Priority-Climate

The climate emergency is the defining challenge of our time. In January...

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Priority-Nature

Set against a backdrop of unprecedented concern for the future of the...

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Priority-People

Communities in the Cornwall AONB live entirely outside the main towns, within...

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Priority-Place

The Cornwall AONB is unique and special. The beauty and character of...

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Partners & Governance Hub

The hub for partners, stakeholders and strategic organisations engaged with Cornwall National Landscape.

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Executive Board & Governance

The Cornwall AONB is governed by a partnership of 20 organisations

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Funders and Project Partners

The role of our funding partners.

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Partners & Organisations Directory

The organisations supporting Cornwall National Landscape.

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Stakeholder Strategies

We work to influence the shape of forthcoming strategies.

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Strategy for Cornwall National Landscape

The Cornwall AONB Strategy in the context of international, national, regional and...

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Planning Hub

Our role is to provide Planning, and related, consultations; Consultations on Local Plans and Neighbourhood Development Plans and Pre-application consultations made to Cornwall National Landscape.

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Agriculture & Farming Transition

Supporting farmers to achieve a sustainable and profitable farm business and deliver...

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Development Pressures

The statutory purpose of the designation is to conserve and enhance the...

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Landscape-led development

Development within and affecting the Cornwall AONB, should be ‘landscape-led’.

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Nature Recovery & Environment Act

Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) are plans for supporting nature in local...

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Planning Responses

The responses we gave to planning matters inside any of our the...

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The Cornwall Local Plan

The Cornwall Local Plan contains policies both specific to the designated landscape...

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Farmer & Landowner Hub

We are committed to supporting farmers to achieve a sustainable and profitable farm business and deliver outcomes for people, place, nature and climate.

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Cornish Hedges

Uniquely different and only found in Cornwall.

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Farming the Future

Cornwall National Landscape consists of 75% farmed land.

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Woodland & Agroforestry

Cornwall's trees and woodlands provide us with many social, economic and environmental...

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Community Hub

Welcome the Community Hub for Cornwall National Landscape.

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Learning Hub

Whether you’re exploring coast paths or learning about local heritage, there’s always...

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Volunteer Resources

Check out various resources which will help hone your skills

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Our Supporters Hub

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Corporate Social Responsibility Hub

We’re asking businesses across Cornwall, to help restore hedges, habitats, and heritage...

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Our Charity

Meet the dedicated team behind the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB) Trust, all...

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About us

Discover the team our mandate and everything we stand for.

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Monitoring & Evidence

Our objectives can be achieved through various means such as but not limited to, projects, collaborative...

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Our Vision

The special qualities of the Cornwall AONB are conserved, enhanced and appreciated by all who live,...

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The Management Plan

The Management Plan is a shared strategy for those who live, work and visit the Cornwall...

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The Management Plan review

This is the first of two consultation and we invite you all to complete the one...

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What is Natural Beauty?

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are protected landscapes whose distinctive character and natural beauty are so...

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6 March 2026 · Farmer

Peatland Restoration in the South West: A Blueprint for Climate Resilience

Peatland restoration in the South West has been scaled up hugely over the past 5 years. Working in partnership has enabled holistic monitoring, palaeoecological research, planning...

James Richards

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4 March 2026

Policy LS-P2

Approach the conservation and enhancement of the AONB according to landscape-led principles based upon landscape and seascape character as required by Planning Policy and Guidance.

Approach the conservation and enhancement of the AONB according to landscape-led principles based upon landscape and seascape character as required by Planning Policy and Guidance.