Changes to National Planning Policy
Date: 29th September 2026
The Government has published a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which plays a key role in shaping decisions on local plans and planning applications.
News
Wheels in motion for accessible Chilterns adventures
Date: 28th September 2026
New funded trishaws enable older adults and people with limited mobility to experience the freedom and joy of exploring the Chilterns by bike.
Exciting improvements coming to the Chess Valley Walk
Date: 22nd September 2026
Restoration works and access improvements along the Chess Valley Walk have begun to enhance the surrounding landscape for both people and wildlife.
13km of power lines disappear from the Chilterns National Landscape in a major undergrounding project
Date: 17th September 2026
The Chilterns National Landscape is thrilled to welcome the completion of a £2 million project to remove over 13 km of overhead electricity lines from the Chess Valley area.
A greener Hamble: seeing the benefits of river restoration in a summer of drought
Date: 28th August 2026
During one of the driest summers in recent years, we're getting a striking glimpse of how the restored landscape is responding.
Accessibility vision for Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Date: 27th August 2026
The Chilterns National Landscape supports plans to make this popular countryside destination more accessible while enhancing and protecting its unique habitats.