How is the assessment of Natural Beauty done?
Once an area has been selected for consideration for designation, it will be considered in [...]
How would the Abberley Hills AONB be managed?
The management of AONBs is usually the responsibility of a Joint Advisory Committee made up [...]
What are the criteria for designation as an AONB?
In deciding whether to designate an AONB, or to vary an existing AONB boundary, Natural [...]
Who makes the final decision?
It is Natural England's responsibility to decide whether to designate an area as AONB. Any [...]
What is the role of Natural England?
Natural England is the government's adviser on the natural environment, with special responsibilities for creating [...]
Who decides if an area is made an AONB?
Natural England has a discretionary power under S.82 of the CRoW Act, to designate Areas [...]
What is an AONB?
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is land protected by the Countryside and Rights [...]