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Planning for development in or around the Tamar ValleyThe landscape and beauty of the Tamar Valley is protected in planning, and all public bodies and statutory undertakers must have regard to the area's AONB and 'World Heritage' status when performing their duties.
The Tamar Valley AONB Partnership only acts as an adviser to local planning authorities, (but unlike National Park Authorities) they do not prepare any statutory planning documents or determine the outcome of planning applications. Instead they rely on the district, borough and county councils to follow their own individual AONB planning policies in order to protect the area's natural beauty. The AONB partnership are consulted on a variety of planning applications that are likely to have a significant impact on the AONB landscape and features, or which would set a precedent. However, they do not tend to comment on applications which have a limited impact, residential extensions for example. |
If you have any queries or questions about how the AONB status may affect development proposals or planning applications, the AONB partnership are obliged to advise you to contact one of the Local Planning Authorities for direct advice...
Needless to say, if you are unsure about how your proposal may be affected, we would encourage you to take advice from a local, independent planning expert before approaching the council...
The Tamar Valley
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Tamar Valley has been protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) since 1963.
The Tamar Valley is a rich, green landscape home to the Tamar river that forms most of the boarder between Devon and Cornwall, because of the large spaces of water Tamar Valley in abundant with wildlife that thrives on fish and water sources such as Avocets, Herons and the once endangered Osprey, however the area is most famous for its mining heritage which has given it the 'World Heritage' status because of the Cornish mines within its boarders, the world status has given it extra protection and the Tamar Valley AONB have to work tirelessly to protect and maintain its natural beauty.
This special place is home to wildlife and people, with valuable habitats existing alongside living, working communities. Unique geology creates an exceptional environment where rare plant, insect, bird and mammal species can flourish.
The Tamar Valley is a rich, green landscape home to the Tamar river that forms most of the boarder between Devon and Cornwall, because of the large spaces of water Tamar Valley in abundant with wildlife that thrives on fish and water sources such as Avocets, Herons and the once endangered Osprey, however the area is most famous for its mining heritage which has given it the 'World Heritage' status because of the Cornish mines within its boarders, the world status has given it extra protection and the Tamar Valley AONB have to work tirelessly to protect and maintain its natural beauty.
This special place is home to wildlife and people, with valuable habitats existing alongside living, working communities. Unique geology creates an exceptional environment where rare plant, insect, bird and mammal species can flourish.
Local Planning Authority Conatacts;
West Devon Borough CouncilPlanning and Development
Oaklands Drive Okehampton EX20 1LH 1822 813600 |
Cornwall CouncilThe Cornwall AONB Unit,
Block E1, Carrick House, Pydar St Truro, TR1 1EB 01872 322350 |
South Hams District Council
Follaton House,
Plymouth Road,
Totnes,
Devon,
TQ9 5NE
01803 841234
Plymouth Road,
Totnes,
Devon,
TQ9 5NE
01803 841234
Useful Linkshttp://www.tamarvalley.org.uk/
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