Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 4, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED that:   1.    A declaration be made, in accordance with Sections 19 and 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, that land in its ownership at Bealeswood Common, Dockenfield (as shown edged red on the Plan attached at Appendix 2 to this report) was acquired and is being managed as a Local Nature Reserve.   2.    The Strategic Director of Housing and Environment be authorised to take all steps as are necessary to complete the declaration process including drawing up and publicising the declaration document.