Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers 958 square kilometres in Cornwall, England, UK; that is, approximately 27% of the entire location of the county. It accommodates 12 separate areas, distinct below the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 for unique panorama protection. Of the areas, eleven cover stretches of shoreline; the twelfth is Bodmin Moor. The areas are collectively dealt with as a cornwall area of outstanding natural beauty. Section 85 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 places a duty on all relevant authorities while discharging any characteristic affecting land within an AONB to have regard to the purpose of holding and enhancing herbal splendor.

Section 89 locations a statutory obligation on Local Planning Authorities with an AONB within their administrative location to provide a 5-12 months management plan. The Partnership meets twice a year to perceive the prioritisation of action and the implementation of the plan. The partnership additionally has an advisory position, supplying advice to Cornwall Council and other organizations on matters along with planning and project development. The partnership is supported with the aid of a crew of officials – the Cornwall AONB Unit who exist to manage the partnership, undertake shipping, access assets, influence, allow and guide partner companies in the shipping of the management plan.