Topic Papers

These Topic Papers have been prepared to inform the Local Plan Review. For each subject they:
- describe the national park context within which our planning polices operate
- set out existing planning policies
- examine evidence to assess the effectiveness of existing planning policy measured against strategic objectives set out in the National Park Management Plan(s) and Core Strategy
- set out the issues and challenges that will drive new policy
- set out areas for further research and questions for debate
Please note that a Minerals Topic paper will follow.
Climate Change and Sustainable Building
Heritage and Built Conservation
Landscape Biodiversity and Nature Recovery
Shops Services and Community Facilities
Supporting Economic Development