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6 days ago
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Cumbrian MP raises concerns after proposals to ban small boats from smaller lakes
A CUMBRIAN MP has raised concerns around new bylaws proposed by the national park authority around the banning of small boats on smaller lakes in the Lake District. Markus Campbell-Savours, MP for Penrith and Solway, has said he is concerned that a new byelaw being proposed by the Lake District National Park Authority could see fishermen who use small powerboats banned from some of the smaller lakes. Markus Campbell-Savours said: 'I think this proposed byelaw is a mistake with the potential to unfairly hit fishermen, many of whom have been responsibly fishing the lakes and rivers of Cumbria for generations. 'I want members of the LDNPA to meet me at Bassenthwaite so they can see that any fears about noise, safety, or the environment, in relation to small Lakeland fishing boats with electric motors are misguided. This proposed byelaw will unfairly impact people who the national park should value as an important partner. 'It was in fact the late Bob Smeaton and other fishermen who alerted Dale Campbell-Savours MP to the perilous state of Bassenthwaite in the 1990s, which ultimately secured the upgrade of the sewage treatment works at the east end of the lake. 'I say to the national park authority - far from being a problem, fishermen are our eyes and ears – or as one Keswick fisherman put it to me – 'we are your canaries in the coalmine.'' Concerns have previously been raised around the new by laws by anglers who believe the proposed by laws are 'discriminatory'. The Lake District National Park Authority have previously said that the 'informal consultation' is the first step in 'a lengthy process' to amend the Small Lakes Byelaws.
BBC News
31-05-2025
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Lake District National Park pays influencers for 'be kind' drive
A national park is paying social media influencers to help discourage people from fly camping and Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) has set aside £6,000 for a pilot project to work with influencers to spread the message to be "Lake District Kind".Emily Rushworth, digital content officer at the LDNPA, said influencers had large audiences which the park was not normally able to reach."This as an opportunity to educate more people about how to visit the Lake District responsibly, such as by leaving no trace, parking responsibly and avoiding social media 'hidden gem' hotspots," she said. The LDNPA said more than 18 million people visited the Lake District each year, but staff were tackling regular issues such as littering, disposable BBQs being left and fly about the Lake District are incredibly popular on platforms such as Instagram, with about 6.4m tags for the location used, compared to 2.4m for the Peak District and 1.9m for Northumberland. Ms Rushworth said influencers were being "supportive" of their campaign."Some [are] offering significantly reduced partnership costs as they believe in the importance of spreading the Lake District Kind messaging as far and wide as possible."Simon Hill, visitor management lead for the LDNPA, said the issues were not only a "blemish on the beautiful scenery", but also a threat to habitat and wildlife."The Lake District isn't just a beautiful holiday location, its landscape is home to thousands and is relied upon for livelihoods," he authority is also displaying digital signs on key routes into the national park and working with other bodies including councils and the police. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
07-05-2025
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Appeal against Nether Wasdale ancient woodland development ruling
Appeal against ancient woodland development ruling 10 minutes ago Share Save Federica Bedendo BBC News, North East and Cumbria Share Save Google The Planning Inspectorate has received an appeal against a decision by the Lake District National Park Authority An appeal has been lodged against a national park authority after it told a homeowner to tear down unauthorised buildings in an ancient woodland. The Lake District National Park authority (LDNPA) refused to give retrospective planning permission for a fish pond, summer house and garage built on land by a cottage in Nether Wasdale, in Cumbria. The LDNPA said giving permission would "consolidate the harm" that had already occurred on "an irreplaceable habitat" and ordered owner Glen Race to return the site to its original state within three months. He has lodged an appeal with the government's Planning Inspectorate against the LDNPA's action, calling it "hopelessly ambiguous". Documents show the cottage had been built as accommodation for the owners of the nearby Low Wood Hall Hotel and was turned into a private home when the hotel shut in 2019. The LDNPA wants Mr Race to knock down the summer house and garage and said the change of use from woodland to garden had been carried out without permission. Plan to restore woodland Documents show the Woodland Trust said the use as a garden could cause damage to ancient woodland soils, plants and disturb wildlife. The appeal submitted by Mr Race said the enforcement notices by the LDNPA did not "detail precisely" what he was required to do. It added that he had lived there since 2021 and some of the breaches, including removal of some trees, had happened before he bought the property. "In the circumstances it is argued that the notices are nullities and should therefore be quashed," the documents said. The appeal papers said Mr Race planned to submit a management plan to restore the woodland and said this was a "more appropriate manner" to address "adverse impact" to woodland. The papers also said if the bid failed the cottage owner would ask for 12 months to carry out the work, instead of the three. The Planning Inspector is expected to make a decision in due course. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
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Judge to consider Lake District zip wire ruling
A hearing into a controversial plan for a Lake District tourist attraction has ended, with a ruling expected on a future date. Friends of the Lake District claimed planners misunderstood their responsibilities when they gave the go-ahead to a proposed zip wire at Elterwater Quarry. The charity said a "tranquil" vision of the national park was at stake in the case. A lawyer for the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) told a judicial review hearing the body had applied the relevant law when awarding planning permission. The Elterwater Quarry Experience would allow visitors to explore a cavern using zip wires and viewing platforms, according to planning papers. Friends of the Lake District said its main concern was that it would bring too much traffic to the "tranquil" area. The planned operator of the site, Zip World, has produced a travel plan designed to encourage the use of public transport and bikes to reach the site. But Friends of the Lake District's chief executive Michael Hill told the BBC the plan was "broken" and would not work. Ned Westaway, representing LDNPA, told the High Court hearing in Manchester the authority had imposed a "workable" planning condition on the developer to ensure its travel plan was satisfactory. Friends of the Lake District argued LDNPA had failed to place enough weight on conserving the natural beauty of the area in making its decision. National park authorities are obliged to prioritise this characteristic ahead of promoting enjoyment of the park by the public, such as through visitor attractions, if the two are in conflict. Michael Brett, representing Friends of the Lake District, told the court it was "common sense" that efforts to promote enjoyment of the park should not undermine the very qualities people enjoy. But Mr Westaway said the authority had applied the law correctly when weighing up the pros and cons of the development. Mr Justice Mould told the hearing he would "think carefully" about his decision before handing down a judgement on a future date. If he favours Friends of the Lake District, the planning permission will be quashed and the decision reconsidered by LDNPA. Zip World and the site's owner, Burlington Stone, are yet to respond to a request for comment. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Plans for zipline in national park quarry approved Lake District National Park Authority Friends of the Lake District
BBC News
01-05-2025
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Lake District zip wire at Elterwater - judge to consider ruling
A hearing into a controversial plan for a Lake District tourist attraction has ended, with a ruling expected on a future of the Lake District claimed planners misunderstood their responsibilities when they gave the go-ahead to a proposed zip wire at Elterwater charity said a "tranquil" vision of the national park was at stake in the case.A lawyer for the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) told a judicial review hearing the body had applied the relevant law when awarding planning permission. The Elterwater Quarry Experience would allow visitors to explore a cavern using zip wires and viewing platforms, according to planning of the Lake District said its main concern was that it would bring too much traffic to the "tranquil" planned operator of the site, Zip World, has produced a travel plan designed to encourage the use of public transport and bikes to reach the Friends of the Lake District's chief executive Michael Hill told the BBC the plan was "broken" and would not Westaway, representing LDNPA, told the High Court hearing in Manchester the authority had imposed a "workable" planning condition on the developer to ensure its travel plan was satisfactory. Beauty versus enjoyment Friends of the Lake District argued LDNPA had failed to place enough weight on conserving the natural beauty of the area in making its park authorities are obliged to prioritise this characteristic ahead of promoting enjoyment of the park by the public, such as through visitor attractions, if the two are in Brett, representing Friends of the Lake District, told the court it was "common sense" that efforts to promote enjoyment of the park should not undermine the very qualities people Mr Westaway said the authority had applied the law correctly when weighing up the pros and cons of the Justice Mould told the hearing he would "think carefully" about his decision before handing down a judgement on a future he favours Friends of the Lake District, the planning permission will be quashed and the decision reconsidered by World and the site's owner, Burlington Stone, are yet to respond to a request for comment. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
