Planning Together for a Nationally Important Landscape -
How planning can enhance biodiversity, preserve our heritage and conserve dark skies on Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Tuesday 5th December 2023
9:30am – 4:30pm
The New Remembrance Hall, Charlton near Shaftesbury, SP7 0PL
Planning decisions in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are made by Local Planning Authorities taking account of the adopted AONB Management Plan and Government policies and guidance. To achieve the national aim of conserving and enhancing this AONB, the Cranborne Chase team works collaboratively with planners, councils, owners, agents and the local community on planning matters.
This seminar is aimed at development management and policy planners; agents, owners, and consultants; parish and town councillors and their officers; together with community and volunteer organisations.
Why should you attend?
Join us on this interactive day, with a range of presentations, workshops, case studies, group discussion and the development of collaborative action plans, this is a fantastic opportunity to network with colleagues, peers and the AONB team.
This seminar supports Continuing Professional Development, and a certificate of attendance can be provided.
The seminar will include:
• What is an AONB? Plus news of exciting changes at Cranborne Chase.
• Compliant lighting in the Cranborne Chase International Dark Night Sky Reserve.
• Update on Landscape Character Assessment, visual intrusion, masts and land use changes.
• The importance of nature recovery and biodiversity across the AONB.
• Survey of churches on the AONB landscape with Dr Sean Beer.
• Local Listing – A Landowner’s Perspective with Sir William Hanham.
• Cranborne Chase AONB Management Plan Review.
The seminar will be delivered by the Cranborne Chase AONB team and guest speakers, including Principal Landscape and Planning Officer Richard Burden, Director of Cranborne Chase AONB Linda Nunn and Dark Night Sky Advisor Steve Tonkin. Plus guest speakers Dr Sean Beer, Sir William Hanham.
Tickets cost £35 (including VAT) payable by cash on the day or via invoice.
For parish councils: a reduced fee of £24 for the second and any additional delegates from the same parish council will apply.
Lunch and refreshments are included in the delegate fee.
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