Arnside and Silverdale DPD (National Landscape)
A view of the shore at Arnside
The Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding National Landscape covers parts of South Lakeland and Lancaster districts. It is a nationally protected landscape afforded statutory protection and its primary purpose is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area.
Together with South Lakeland District Council, we have prepared a dedicated development plan document for the whole of the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding National Landscape. The DPD identifies sites for new housing and employment to contribute towards meeting local needs and sets out planning policies to ensure that development reflects the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding National Landscape designation.
Adoption of the DPD
Lancaster City Council resolved to adopt the DPD at a meeting on 13 March 2019 and the DPD also forms part of the Lancaster City Council Development Plan. South Lakeland District Council resolved to adopt the DPD at a meeting on 28 March 2019. It therefore came into effect from that date and forms part of the South Lakeland District Council Development Plan.
As stated in paragraphs 1.3.1 to 1.3.3 of the Arnside & Silverdale DPD, it is only one of a number of plans and strategies affecting the AONB. It complements other plans and strategies including other local plan documents. The DPD must be read alongside these other documents and associated policy mapping in order to understand the full range of requirements that will apply to development in the national landscape. More details on other plans and strategies affecting the national landscpae can be viewed here. Previous documentation associated with the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding National Landscape DPD is available in the Previous Stages section below. This includes information about the progress and stages involved in the preparation of the DPD.
Monitoring Report
A joint monitoring report for the DPD has been prepared by Lancaster City Council and Westmorland and Furness Council. The joint report tells you of progress in implementing specific policies in the DPD for the period 1 April 2019 31 March 2024.
Management Plan
The National Landscape Management Plan provides a strategic framework to guide activities that affect the National Landscape in ways that conserve and enhance the natural beauty and special qualities of the area over a 5-year period.