Management Plan Proposed Changes Consultation |
Section one: survey details
The Chilterns is one of 34 National Landscapes in England and Wales. All are required to prepare a management plan which formulates their policy for the management of the landscape and their functions in relation to it.
The plan is written for all those who live, work, visit or have an interest in the future of the Chilterns and is the only plan for the whole of the Chilterns National Landscape. It contains a summary of issues facing the area and will influence and help co-ordinate other strategies and activities across local authority boundaries, including development plans and local nature recovery strategies.
The Chilterns Conservation Board (CCB) is responsible for preparing the plan for the Chilterns. The plan usually runs for five years, but the current management plan was extended by a year to the end of March 2025 on the direction of the Secretary of State.
The CCB considers that much of the content of the current plan continues to represent aspirations for the conservation and enhancement of the National Landscape and was based on detailed evidence and community engagement, all of which remains valid. In addition, Natural England are currently reviewing the boundary of the National Landscape, which will require a whole new plan. As a result, the CCB is proposing changes to the current plan, limited to branding changes, progress updates, changes in law and policy, and an increased focus on nature recovery, climate adaptation, and diversity and inclusion. We welcome your views on these proposed changes.
The Chilterns Conservation Board (CCB) is responsible for preparing the plan for the Chilterns. The plan usually runs for five years, but the current management plan was extended by a year to the end of March 2025 on the direction of the Secretary of State.
The CCB considers that much of the content of the current plan continues to represent aspirations for the conservation and enhancement of the National Landscape and was based on detailed evidence and community engagement, all of which remains valid. In addition, Natural England are currently reviewing the boundary of the National Landscape, which will require a whole new plan. As a result, the CCB is proposing changes to the current plan, limited to branding changes, progress updates, changes in law and policy, and an increased focus on nature recovery, climate adaptation, and diversity and inclusion. We welcome your views on these proposed changes.
How to contribute your views on the draft plan
Your contribution is valuable. Please comment on anything in the proposed changes that you think should be amended or on anything you think we have missed. All comments will be taken into consideration.
Below are a series of questions that relate to each chapter of the plan. Please use the online survey to send us your feedback and comments on each chapter. To help us collate the information, please refer to the page number.
You only need to respond to the questions that you wish to answer. There is a mixture of general and specific questions. However, all respondents must complete the required personal details and consultee feedback sections before submitting their response.