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Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

A Charter for the Countryside and Seas Yelverton Around

This Charter is about the countryside and seas in and around

R Bere Ferrers Plymouth. It seeks to re-establish the important links between the iv e r vy T Ta city of Plymouth, its surrounding countryside, the maritime a r m e iv a R environment and the protected landscapes beyond. It also seeks r Tamerton to bring together all the local authorities and relevant agencies to Foliot improve the co-ordinated planning and management of these important, and often overlooked areas. But most importantly it establishes a Vision for the countryside and seas in and around Plymouth enabling it to make the most of the many opportunities Plympton and challenges that the urban fringe faces over the coming years. PLYMOUTH lym r P Membership of the core project group is drawn from: Torpoint ve Ri

! District Council ! Countryside Agency Mount Plymstock Edgcumbe ! Dartmoor National Park Authority ! English Nature ! Groundwork The Sound ! The National Trust ! Plymouth City Council ! South Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ! lm District Council ea Y

! r Wembury ve Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum Ri ! Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ! Borough Council Newton Ferrers Funding for the initial stages of this project was provided by the Countryside Agency. Project management and administrative support has been provided by the Tamar AONB Valley Service.

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Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Tamar Valley AONB Service Cotehele Quay, Cotehele A Charter for the St Dominick, Nr. Saltash Countryside and Seas PL12 6TA

Contact Stephen Russell on 01579 351348 or around Plymouth [email protected] A Charter for the Countryside and Seas around Plymouth

Calstock Yelverton A Place Recognised for its Creative and In addition there are a wide range of potential Cotehele Joined - Up Management Bere Alston projects that will help to deliver the Vision and Dartmoor ! To improve the co-ordination between planners Aspirations. These can be pursued, by partner

R iv Bere Ferrers and managers of the fringe agencies, either individually or working in e y r av ! T T To improve co-ordination between different partnership and given appropriate resourcing. a er m iv a R Tamerton geographical parts of the fringe r Foliot ! To improve the scope for multi-functionality (using Commitment from the Saltash the fringe for a variety of purposes in a co- ordinated and complementary way) Partners r Plympton ! River Lynhe To provide, or support the acquisition of, resources to achieve these aims The main partners must commit to this Charter, and PLYMOUTH m Ply er principally agree to its contents, especially the Vision Torpoint iv R Delivering the Vision and and Aspirations. This Charter marks a new era of co-operation between the main partners and it is Mount Plymstock Aspirations Edgcumbe only with their commitment that it can be realised. The Yealmpton The approach taken has been to identify a Vision Sound and a series of Aspirations that can inform the Next Steps separate plans and policies of the partner agencies.

lm Following the publication and launch of this Charter, ea Y The wide range of relevant plans that this document a number of important tasks have been identified by Wembury r e iv seeks to influence have been identified in the R Newton the Project Group to assist in delivery of the Vision: Ferrers Delivery Plan; they include: 1. Continue the group in order to maintain co- ! The Regional Spatial Strategy ordination and promote partnership working ! Local Development Frameworks ! Local Transport Plans 2. Promote the vision statement to Local ! Protected Landscape Management Plans Authorities and relevant Partners, and ensure ! Protected Area Management Plans that policies and strategies are influenced ! Community Strategies appropriately ! Rights of Way Improvement Plans ! Environmental Stewardship 3. Implement joint projects that deliver the ! Other local strategies and guidance - aspirations of the Vision e.g. those covering Green Spaces and Design

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Cover photos show (from top): the Plym estuary; the Plym Valley Trail; Tamerton Foliot; Jennycliff; Tamerton Foliot. All photos © Tamar Valley AONB Service. Illustrative map by Ian Pethers (01822 834289) Lopwell Design by Graphic Words (01822 810511), 2005.

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The Plym Estuary Map 6: Environmental designations (marine) 4 5 The Aspirations The Vision

To deliver the Vision, partners will need to A Productive Landscape The countryside and seas in and around Plymouth are unique. They provide an accessible and immediate demonstrate their commitment to the following contrast to busy city living and are linked both physically and visually to its centre. They bring people closer ! To re-establish the links between food producers aspirations for the countryside and seas in and to nature and the seasons, to remoteness and wilderness - the very things often craved for by city dwellers around Plymouth: and the consumer ! To promote the fringe as a source of local food that actually exist on the doorstep or are visible from the rooftop. A Bridge to the Country production ! Promote a sustainable fishing industry working The urban fringe is home to a number of independent and thriving communities, a wealth of flora and ! To establish and reinforce the links between closely with Marine Protected Areas fauna, and offers access to a range of protected areas, which together contribute to the special character of Plymouth's urban green space and the fringe the countryside and seas in and around this great city. ! To establish and reinforce the links between A Cultural Legacy Plymouth's maritime environment and heritage ! To keep this area special, whilst also realising its full potential: and the fringe To raise the profile, importance and quality of use ! To increase access to the fringe for those of Plymouth's water environment, whilst reducing negative impacts 1. We need to ensure that the countryside and seas in and around Plymouth continue to play a key role in communities currently under-represented ! the regeneration and long-term success of the city and the fulfilment of all its people. ! To establish the fringe as a place that people To respect, promote and re-invigorate locally want to visit distinctive customs, events, festivals, traditions and 2. We need to recognise that the countryside and seas in and around Plymouth are home to a number of ! To repair damage caused by previous activities, culture ! communities whose vitality, viability and distinctiveness needs to be supported. poor management and planning To raise the profile, importance and understanding ! To provide a network of accessible green space of both the built and industrial heritage of 3. We need to make sure that the countryside and seas in and around Plymouth become places where the within the fringe, relieving pressure on the Plymouth's fringe many demands placed upon it complement each other and are effectively planned and managed, whilst Protected Areas A Setting for Sustainable Living ! respecting the principles of sustainable development. To protect outward views from the city into the ! countryside and coastlines beyond To respect and promote the vitality and viability of ! communities within the fringe 4. We need to explore new and more effective ways of managing our greenspace, creating new links between To promote the distinct and various characters ! of the urban fringe To promote a positive relationship between town, country and sea. existing and new development and the A Gateway to the Town surrounding countryside, and improve the 5. Finally, we need to ensure the protection and enhancement of the landscape, riverscape, seascape, ! character of the city's developed edge culture, heritage, settlements and biodiversity so that the unique character of the countryside within To protect and enhance Plymouth's unique ! setting To evaluate and promote the distinct character of Plymouth's urban fringe and centre can continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. ! To improve the approach corridors, gateways the Plymouth fringe (both land and sea-based), access routes and An Engine for Regeneration We will seek to deliver this vision by ensuring that the countryside and seas in and around Plymouth benefit views into the city from: ! To ensure that residents of city communities A Health Centre undergoing regeneration see the fringe and the Wider Recognition of its Importance ! maritime environments as their resource To develop opportunities for further use of the ! - proper recognition needs to be given to the countryside and seas in and around Plymouth and the fringe as a major recreational resource for To promote development and regeneration that contribution they make to the city's unique setting, including the treatment of the gateways. outdoor activities (both land and sea-based) meets the needs of communities living in the fringe More Effective Co-ordination A Classroom A Nature Reserve - the countryside and seas in and around Plymouth should be seen as part of the wider landscape. The ! To promote the provision, creation and design of a ! To promote the fringe as an educational effective planning and management of these areas should not be constrained by administrative or well-designed network of linked, biodiversity-rich resource institutional boundaries. ! To promote the rich maritime environment and greenspaces (including water) at a range of scales within the City, new communities and the urban heritage Proper Protection of its Qualities fringe - the natural, cultural, social and economic value of the countryside and seas in and around Plymouth should A Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre ! To consider the location and needs of protected wildlife and geological sites at the earliest stages of be given effective protection, not forgetting that they are home to a number of local communities who also ! To support small-scale renewable energy spatial and land-use planning have needs and aspirations. Due regard needs to be paid to the relationship between the countryside and projects where appropriate ! To promote wildlife friendly land/coastal the sea and the existing and future built form of the city. ! To promote sustainable urban drainage systems management in the countryside and seas in and (SUDS) and flood attenuation / green around Plymouth, with provision for learning and Realisation of its Potential infrastructure ! enjoyment by local communities - the potential of the countryside and seas in and around Plymouth should be realised for the benefit of To promote the fringe as a venue for everyone. community recycling and composting in support of the urban areas

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