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Open Access and CRoW

Open Access and CRoW

Large areas of the National Park are now accessible to the public as a result of the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000.  The CRoW Act allows you to walk freely on Access Land without having to stick to linear routes (such as footpaths or bridleways), unless you want to. 

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Exclusions and Restrictions to Access Land

Exclusions and Restrictions to Access Land

It may sometimes be necessary to exclude or restrict access to access land.

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What's New
Application Details

You can now view planning applications, related documents and comment on them online

Draft Planning Obligation Strategy

The National Park welcomes any comments in relation to this document.

Affordable Housing Development Control Guidance Note

Comments can be submitted in writing or electronically to Strategy and Policy

Bluetongue guidance

News update

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