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Policy and Planning Update Autumn 2021

As is often the way with planning and policy work, we can find ourselves inundated with multiple issues and events which all threaten to have a negative impact on the landscape here in Cumbria and the Lake District
Cumbria Dark Skies Festival returns 5th - 14th November 2021

An exciting selection in-person night time events in the wilds of Cumbria, from rock pooling in the dark on the west coast, to night woodland walks at Arnside and Staveley, night time canoeing, listening to wildlife and studying the moon through a telescope.
Volunteers wanted for Haweswater Fell Care Day

After an enforced break last year, we're delighted to be able to invite you back to volunteer with us for a day’s conservation work around the Haweswater valley on Thursday 4th November.
Waterfoot and Lands Field Car Parks

New car parks may have a role in certain situations, but only where they have a clear function within an integrated and strategic approach that genuinely supports a shift towards more sustainable travel.

Waterfoot and Lands Field Car Parks

New car parks may have a role in certain situations, but only where they have a clear function within an integrated and strategic approach that genuinely supports a shift towards more sustainable travel.
A66 Upgrade Consultation

The A66 upgrade east of Penrith damages the North Pennines AONB, harms wildlife and flouts the Government’s carbon budget
Cumbria Transport Infrastructure Plan (CTIP) proposes more bypasses for the county

We have now prepared our response to the Cumbria Transport Infrastructure Plan. Our main concern is that it appears to be using 20th Century transport solutions for 21st Century transport and climate problems.
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.
Eden District Council Local Plan

We have responded to a consultation on a partial review of the local plan for Eden District outside the national parks. The review will result in new policies being added to the existing local plan to ensure that climate change and design are covered more effectively.
Revisions to National Planning Policy Framework

The proposed changes to the NPPF are relatively few in number, but nevertheless include some important revisions that we very much welcome.
Proposed Car Park at The Swan, Grasmere

A new 52-space car park is proposed at the Swan Hotel, Grasmere. We share the local community’s concerns over what this will mean for the landscape and settlement character,
Please help to secure The Sewage (Inland Waters) Bill

It’s not often that an opportunity comes along to change national legislation to improve the quality of our water, but we have one right now.
Local Occupancy Properties

The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) has added a ‘Local Occupancy Restrictions’ layer to their webmap with info on how to report breaches. This is great news and Friends of the Lake District welcomes this helpful addition.
Commons

30th April 2020: A roundup of our policy work featuring commons. Including Birkbeck, Kendal, Crosby Ravensworth, Armboth Fells and the Common Cause Project.