Government advice on the Environment Act 1995 says that National Parks are in a strong position to influence the way we care for the countryside, and act as models for sustainable management.

We try to incorporate the principles of sustainable development - promotion and enhancement of environmental, economic and community well-being - in everything we do. We assess our policies and actions to maximise economic, social and environmental benefits.

National Park Management Plan

We have clearly defined policies, covering many topics such as the Historic Environment and Traffic and Transport. You can read them in full at the end of chapters 5 to 13 of the National Park Management Plan (opens Document Library).

Planning Policies

You can read more about the Planning Policies that affect the National Park in our Living In section.