Chilterns management plan consultation now open

Chilterns management plan consultation now open

We are currently reviewing our management plan, and the consultation on proposed changes is now live.

You can access the consultation documents and survey using the link below.

All National Landscapes are required to prepare a management plan which formulates their policy for the management of the landscape and their functions in relation to it.

We welcome your views on the changes we have proposed and on any further changes you think need to be made, either now or in the future.

The consultation will run until midday on Monday, 3 February 2025.

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