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Latest news 19 March 2012
The ‘deposit period’ (30 January to 16 March 2012) has now ended. Once Defra have considered all the representations, it is expected that the Secretary of State will make a statement regarding the way forward. We will publish any announcement here as soon as it is available.
Deposit period
On 30 January 2012 Natural England placed the following Orders (see main page) on deposit for public inspection:
- The Yorkshire Dales National Park (Designation) (Variation) Order 2012; and
- The Lake District National Park (Designation) (Variation) Order 2012.
The Orders are about to be submitted to the Secretary of State for her consideration. Anybody may make written representations (whether to object, support or suggest amendments) to the Secretary of State by 16 March 2012.
After the end of the deposit period the Secretary of State will give consideration to all objections, and may hold a public inquiry. A public inquiry must be held if a County or District Council with land in the National Park or the proposed extensions objects and does not withdraw its objection. The Secretary of State may then decide whether to confirm the Orders. She may also make modifications to the Orders.
How to respond
The deadline for representations is 16 March 2012. Any representation (whether to object, support or suggest amendments) may be sent in writing, stating the grounds on which they are made, to:
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Protected Landscapes Team, Zone 1/09, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6EB.
Representations may also be sent by e-mail to nwvariationorders@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Viewing copies of the maps and Orders
Copies of maps showing the boundaries (and written descriptions) may be downloaded
from our maps page or by clicking on the thumbnail map image.
Copies of the Orders may be downloaded here:
- Yorkshire Dales National Park (Designation) (Variation) Order 2012: (410kb)
- Lake District National Park (Designation) (Variation) Order 2012: (411kb)
These documents may also be viewed at many libraries close to the affected areas as well as Natural England, County Council and National Park Authority offices (Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 0930 – 1700 unless stated otherwise), between 30 January and 16 March 2012.
To arrange viewings where prior arrangement is required, please call the contact and/or number given for the relevant location, email nwdesignationproject@naturalengland.org.uk or telephone Natural England on 0300 060 2178.
Natural England Offices (by prior arrangement):
Head Office, Foundry House, 3 Millsands, Riverside Exchange, Sheffield, S3 8NH, Tel: 0300 060 2178.
Kendal Office, Juniper House, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, LA9 7RL, Tel 0300 060 2178.
Manchester Office, Bridgewater House, 60 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 6LT, Tel: 0300 060 2178.
Leeds Office, 3rd and 4th Floors, 25 Queen Street, Leeds, LS1 2TW, Tel: 0300 060 2924.
National Park Authority Offices
Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, LA9 7RL, Tel: 01539 724 555.
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, DL83EL; and Colvend, Hebden Road, Grassington, BD23 5LB; both Tel: 0300 456 0030.
Local Authority Offices (by prior arrangement)
North Yorkshire County Council, County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AD; Please contact Pauline Smurthwaite, Tel: 01609 532 858.
Cumbria County Council, County Hall, Kendal, LA9 4RQ; Please contact Linda Shaw, Tel: 01539 713 402.
Lancashire County Council, County Hall, Preston, PR1 0LD; Please contact Louise Nurser, Tel: 01772 534 136.
Libraries
| Venue | Address | Opening times |
|---|---|---|
| Appleby Library | Low Wiend, Appleby, CA16 6QP, Tel: 017683 51170 | Mon 1000 -1200 1400-1900; Tues 1400 -1700; Wed 1400 -1700; Fri 1000 -1200 1400 -1700; Sat 1000 -1200 |
| Carlisle Library | 11 Globe Lane, Carlisle, CA3 8NX, Tel: 01228 227310 | Mon 0930 -1730; Tues 0930 -1900; Wed 0930 -1730; Thur 0930 -1900; Fri 0930 -1730; Sat 0930 -1600; Sun 1200-1600 |
| Keswick Library | Heads Lane, Keswick, CA12 5HD, Tel: 017687 72656 | Mon 1000-1900; Tues 1000 -1700; Wed 1000 -1900; Thur 1000 -1230: Fri 1000 -1700; Sat 1000 -1230 |
| Kirkby Lonsdale Library | Chapel Lane, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2AY, Tel: 01524 271386 | Tues 1330 -1700 and 1730 -1900; Thur 0930 -1230 and 1330 -1700; Fri 1330 -1700; Sat 1000 -1230 |
| Kirkby Stephen Local Link | Old Grammar School, Vicarage Lane, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QX, Tel: 017683 71775 | Mon 1000 -1230 1330 -1700 ; Tues CLOSED; Wed 1000 -1230 1330 -1800; Thur CLOSED Fri 1000 -1230 1330 -1700; Sat 1000 -1300. |
| Penrith Library | St. Andrew`s Churchyard, Penrith, CA11 7YA, Tel: 01768 812100 | Mon 1000 -1900; Tues 1000 -1900; Wed 1000 -1300; Thur 1000 -1700; Fri 1000 -1700; Sat 1000 -1600; Sun 1200 -1600 |
| Sedbergh Library | Main Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5BN, Tel: 015396 20186 | Mon 1700 -1900; Wed 1000 -1230 1400 -1700; Fri 1400 -1700; Sat 1000-1230 |
| Shap Library | The Old Courthouse, Main Street, Shap, CA10 3NL, Tel: 01931 716644 | Mon 1100 -1400; Tues 1400 -1700; Fri 1400 -1900; Sat 1000 -1200 |
| Ingleton Library | Ingleborough Community Centre, Main Street, Ingleton, Carnforth, LA6 3HG Tel: 0845 034 9536 | Mon 1400 -1900; Tues Closed: Wed 14.00 -1900: Thur closed: Fri 1000 -1300, 1400 -1900; Sat 1000 -1300 |
Finding out more
A summary of the project and how Natural England has reached its decision can be found on the background page.
All documents which Natural England has published in relation to this project, including previous consultation documents, can be found on the documents page.
If you would like to discuss this with a Natural England member of staff, please contact the team on nwdesignationproject@naturalengland.org.uk or call 0300 060 2178.
To make formal representations, please write directly to the Secretary of State (see above).
