Landscape Protection
References
The following publications are available from the Stationery Office website, or by telephone on 0870 600 5522 for all orders and enquiries.
Designation
National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are designated under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads were designated under separate primary legislation - The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988.
- National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, 1949 :12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. Chapter 97. ISBN: 010850235X Price £11:00
- Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, Chapter 37. ISBN: 010543700X Price £15.55
- Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988: Elizabeth II. Chapter 4 ISBN: 0105404888 Price £6:00
National Park Authorities
The National Park Authorities were set up under the Environment Act 1995, which also revised the National Parks' purposes. Circular 12/96 gives guidance on the revised purposes and National Park Authorities.
- Environment Act 1995 ISBN 0105425958 Price £25.90
- Circular
12/96
(69 KB) - Environment Act 1995, Part III National Parks ISBN
0117533149 Price £5.25
Planning
Planning Policy Guidance Note 7 (PPG7) sets out the Government's policies on planning in National Parks and AONBs.
- Planning Policy Guidance Note 7: The Countryside - Environmental Quality and Economic and Social Development ISBN 011753370X Price: £10.00
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19 December 2005
Page published: 5 February 2003