Purpose

To adopt the Malvern Hills National Landscape
(Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) Management Plan 2025-2030

Decision

That:

a)   
The Cabinet Member adopts the Malvern Hills National Landscape
(Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) Management Plan for the period
2025 - 2030
 

b)   
The Cabinet Member recognises its duty under Section 245 (Protected
Landscapes) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (LURA) to
‘seek to further’ the conservation and enhancement of
the natural beauty of the National Landscapes

Alternative options considered

None – The Council has a joint legal
duty as a ‘relevant authority’ under Section 89 (2
& 9) of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (2000) to have a
current Management Plan for the Malvern Hills National Landscape
(Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). This is a duty shared with
the other local authorities within the area of the National
Landscape