Purpose

An update on a number of points regarding the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Beauty including the strategy being proposed by the Chiltern Conservation Board regarding their Management Plan.

Decision

This report provided an update on a number of matters relating to the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), including a national name change to all AONB’s, the Chiltern AONB Boundary review, Chiltern Conservation Board’s decision regarding its Protected Area Management Plan, an increased duty on Local Authorities in light of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, the government’s recommitment to designating a new National Park in the UK and the Chiltern Conservation Boards intention to engage with the Local Authority regarding their next steps and Management Plan review.

RESOLVED that the contents of the update report be noted including comments from Members regarding Chiltern Conservation Boards decision to undertake a ‘lighttouch’ review of their management plan and delay their full review until early 2025.