We developed the Cumbria Landscape Strategy in 1997.   The strategy builds on the work we did on landscape character and published in the Cumbria Landscape Classification in 1995.   The strategy helps us to manage change that supports economic growth, social progress and maintains a distinctive and high quality landscape across the County.  The Lake District National Park Authority has included management guidelines in its Landscape Character Assessment.

The strategy sets out our broad vision and aims for the future of Cumbria’s landscape, along with the priorities we want to work on with local authorities and other partners.   It then sets out landscape guidance for each landscape type and sub type as defined in the Cumbria Landscape Classification.   This helps planners and land managers to respond positively to change.  A non illustrated copy of this can be downloaded below.

Draft Cumbria Landscape Character Guidance and Toolkit

The strategy has been reviewed and is now incorporated into Cumbria's Landscape Character Guidance and Toolkit.  This is being developed in partnership with all the Cumbrian local planning authorities.  It will help them develop local landscape character policy in the emerging Local Development Frameworks.  Comments are being sought on this during July to September 2010.  To find out more and comment click here.

A copy of the Strategy is available to buy for £10.   To order a copy please send a cheque made payable to Cumbria County Council, to Hazel Hayton-Swindle, County Offices, Kendal, LA9 4RQ.