| | NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK: PROPOSED BOUNDARY FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION (AP 00/31) |
 | | In proposing a provisional boundary for the New Forest National Park, we have anticipated a proposed Countryside Agency approach to defining National Park boundaries generally (see paper AP 00/03). |
 | | It has been included within the proposed National Park boundary because of its high landscape quality, its strong historic and cultural links with the Forest, its recreation potential and its importance for nature conservation, as recognised by its European designations; it is also an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA). |
 | | We believe, however, that (drawing on factor (g) in paper AP00/03), it is inappropriate to include a town of this size within the National Park, not least because of burden of responsibilities for planning and development control may distract the National Park Authority from its main priorities in the rural heart of the area. |
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