Issue details

Howardian Hills and Nidderdale National Landscapes Management Plans

The report will set out the two Management Plans for the two National Landscapes that fall within the responsibility of North Yorkshire Council, as per the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 which requires local authorities whose area includes a National Landscape to prepare and review on a 5-yearly cycle management plans for that protected landscape.
Agreement is sought to adopt The Howardian Hills National Landscape Management Plan and the Nidderdale National Landscape Management Plan. Both plans set out objectives relevant to their local area to deliver their statutory purpose to conserve and enhance natural beauty.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affect on communities;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/07/2025

Decision due: 16 Dec 2025 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Managing our Environment

Lead director: Corporate Director of Environment

Contact: Estelle Hook, Manager - Howardian Hills National Landscape Email: estelle.hook@northyorks.gov.uk or Email: iain.mann@northyorks.gov.uk Email: estelle.hook@northyorks.gov.uk, Iain Mann, Manager - Nidderdale National Landscape Email: iain.mann@northyorks.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Public consultation process under auspices of each National Landscape's Joint Advisory Committee

Consultees

Local community organisations, conservation organisations and general public

Documents

  • Howardian Hills and Nidderdale National Landscapes Management Plans