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24th May 2022: Plug Planting at High Borrowdale

Today we have been planting the tall and regal melancholy thistle and the roadside verge favourite wood cranesbill. Although the seed for such upland meadows was put in when we restored them, some are reluctant to come through and need a helping hand!
Online Member Meet

Join us online to hear updates from our Chief Executive and members of the planning and policy teams. You will have the chance to ask questions and discuss issues that are important to you.
Open Day and Annual General Meeting 2022

Open Day and Annual General Meeting 2022 Friday 8th July 2022. Coronation Hall, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7LZ. All members and non-member visitors are welcome.
Confirmation of Booking for our 2022 AGM and Open Day

The Planning Bill in the Queen's Speech

The Queens Speech this week set out that rather than a separate Planning Bill, significantly scaled back changes to the planning system will now take place as part of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill.
Glover Landscape Review

We applaud the Government’s proposals that our protected landscapes should be available to all and that nobody should feel excluded. While this needs balancing with managing visitor pressure, we are extremely supportive of ensuring our protected landscapes are inclusive.
Proposals for the future of Elterwater Quarry

Burlington Stone are proposing to develop an adventure tourism experience and interpretation facility at Elterwater Quarry.
Use of Plastic Tree Guards

We are no longer buying new plastic tree guards but re-using from our current stock while we await the outcome of current trials of non-plastic tubes which look very promising. When we next add to our stock of tree tubes, our intention is to adopt a more environmentally friendly solution.
Redevelopment of Hartside Café

This application has now been withdrawn. While we supported the reinstatement of a café at the site, we did not support the substantially larger proposals for retail, hotel, exhibition space and formal urban-style carpark. We hope any new proposal will be amended to reflect the concerns raised by us and others.
New Permanent Campsite proposed in Newlands Valley

We have responded to proposals for a new campsite in the Newlands Valley. We share the views of many people who have also submitted objections that the proposal conflicts with local planning policies.
Waterfoot and Lands Field Car Parks

We are pleased to report that these applications were both refused on 3rd November 2021
A66 Upgrade Consultation

The A66 upgrade east of Penrith damages the North Pennines AONB, harms wildlife and flouts the Government’s carbon budget.
Luge Track and Chair Lift Proposal in the Eden Valley

We’re supporting concerned members of the local community to challenge a proposal for a luge track, chair lift and associated buildings on Blaze Fell near Armathwaite in the beautiful Eden Valley.
Revisions to National Planning Policy Framework

The process of revising the National Planning Policy Framework is ongoing. The revisions were previously expected to be part of a wider overhaul of the planning system through a dedicated Planning Bill, but The Queen's Speech in May 2022 set out that significantly scaled-back changes will now take place as part of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill.