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Jen Lowthrop is a travel blogger and adventurer who craved more time outdoors and wanted to learn more about our beautiful National Parks. So she set herself the challenge to walk across each of the 10 English National Parks across 10 weeks. Together with her rescue dog, Cookie, they hiked over 1,000 miles and raised over £10,000 for the Peak District Foundation, a charity that cares and improves inclusivity for the national park. Jen shares the inspiration behind this ambitious challenge, the preparation it required, and the unforgettable experiences she had along the way. From breathtaking landscapes to unexpected challenges, Jen's adventure showcases the beauty of the UK's natural spaces and the joy of exploration. Join us as we explore the highlights of each park, the lessons learned, and the personal growth Jen experienced during this extraordinary journey. Whether you're a seasoned hiker, a dog lover, or someone who dreams of outdoor adventures, Jen's story will motivate you to get out and explore the world around you. Right before this recording, Jen had just returned from a 6 day Nature Facilitation course where she had been on a full digital detox without her phone or any form of communication with the outside world. In this episode, we talk in depth about Jen's experience learning about nature facilitation and how she hopes to bring more of this into her work in the near future For more information on Jen and her blog: ⁠https://shegetsaround.co.uk/⁠ Support the podcast: Get a whopping 65% off your first Gousto box at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=TOM42277653⁠⁠⁠ Mentioned in the podcast: Nature facilitation course: ⁠https://www.changeinnature.org/nature-facilitation-training⁠ Jen's Co-working space: ⁠https://coworkingcorner.co/⁠ The Peak District Foundation: ⁠https://www.peakdistrictfoundation.org.uk/⁠ Get in contact: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@tombryanyeah⁠⁠⁠ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Returning from off-grid weekend 17:08 Practicing more disconnection 23:36 Jen's need to rediscover Nature 26:17 England's 10 National Parks 29:14 UK's other National Parks 31:03 National Landscapes (formerly AONB) 34:01 The formation of the 10 national parks challenge 40:59 Leaving fears behind 44:26 The logistics of a 10 week tour 49:24 Doing an adventure your way 52:38 Building self belief and finding joy along the way 01:00:35 Northumberland National Park 01:04:39 North York Moors 01:06:40 Yorkshire Dales 01:09:05 Lake District 01:13:01 The Broads 01:17:12 The South Downs 01:20:41 The New Forest 01:22:55 Dartmoor 01:25:15 Exmoor 01:27:40 Peak District 01:35:09 Supporting the National Parks 01:36:50 She Gets Around Blog 01:38:13 Creating a space to run retreats

Soft fruit growers say they are scaling back future investment plans because retailers are not paying enough for their produce. That's according to British Berry Growers - the industry body representing the majority of British berry farmers. It's just recently held meetings with supermarkets after a survey of members found 80% of those who took part felt they 'no longer have a partnership with UK supermarkets.' It seems Hollywood has become enamoured with the idea of regen-ag, with a slew actors and activists declaring that it is the answer to tackling climate change. We hear from former actor, Ian Somerhalder, whose the Executive Producer of "Common Ground" and "Kiss the Ground". And are you familiar with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or AONB's? Apparently not that many people are. Now, the AONB's across England and Wales are all coming under the simpler banner of National Landscapes. Presented by Anna Hill Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons

Our Special Guest this week is Michael Meadows, Head of Planning & Public Affairs at British Land. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of an inspector dated 6th November 2023 allowing an appeal by Trenport East Hall Park Ltd against the failure of Swale BC to determine an application for planning permission for up to 380 new homes (incl. AH) & 450 sq m of Class E/F on land west of Church Road, Tonge, Sittingbourne on land allocated for mixed use account in the context of a lack of HLS, in an area already suffering from a degree of traffic congestion; impacts on heritage & landscape character & SPA alleged. Decision of an inspector dated 6th November 2023 dismissing an appeal against the refusal of Cotswold DC to grant planning permission for a new secure roadside truck stop facility including associated HGV & car parking, drivers facilities building, access & servicing within the Cotswold AONB. Agreed to be major development, NPPF 177 applied, Strategic Road Network Circular 01/2022 considered. Decision of an inspector dated 9th November 2023 allowing an appeal by David Wilson Barratt Homes for planning permission for 300 dwellings (90 AH), community hall, POS, associated works & two accesses from the A259 (one temporary for construction) access off the B2102, at land north of Highgrove Farm, Bosham against the non-determination by Chichester District Council on an unallocated site beyond the settlement boundary, in the context of no 5 yr HLS, issues around effects on SPA & SAC, AONB & highways infrastructure on A27.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Amber wildfire warning has been issued for Dorset, including Shaftesbury, until weekend. Government gives Dorset £200,000 to tackle drugs and save lives. Joe Hashman's nature notes - swooping St James' blackbirds. Shaftesbury area events for the Bank Holiday weekend. AONB replace walking week with a season of guided strolls. National Theatre's 'Life of Pi' roars into Shaftesbury Arts Centre. View from the Hill - visitors from Weston-super-Mare. Morris Men from Norfolk take Whitsun tour to Shaftesbury Abbey. Coffee Companions: cultivating friendship at Shaftesbury's Royal Chase. Countdown to De Fashion Dorset: a festival of sustainable style. Soundscape - whitethroat on Coles Lane.

Our Special Guest this week is Julie James MS, Welsh Minister for Climate Change. Decisions of the Week: Decision of an inspector dated 11th October 2022 concerning an appeal by Waddeton Park Ltd against the refusal by Exeter City Council to grant permission for an outline phased development of up to 100 dwellings on a greenfield site, raising issues about the effect of development in a strategic gap and the Exe Estuary SPA & Pebblebed Heaths SAC & SPA. Decision of an inspector dated 10th October 2022 allowing Bellway Homes Ltd's appeals for residential development of 119 dwellings on phases 3 &4 and 183 dwellings on phase 5 against the refusals by Bolton MBC, both on land designated as “other Protected Land” in the Bolton Core Strategy. Issues raised about the impact on landscape character & visual impact of sites outside but abutting the settlement boundary. Decision of an inspector dated 4th October 2022 refusing to confirm the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Council (Vicarage Field and surrounding land) Compulsory Purchase Order 2021 under section 226(1)(a) of the Town & Country Planning Act to facilitate, amongst other matters, the redevelopment of the Vicarage Field Shopping Centre. Viability of the scheme with outline permission not demonstrated by AA. Decision of an inspector dated 5 October 2022 allowing an appeal by Robert Hitchens Ltd against non-determination by Cheltenham Borough Council, of an outline application for up to 250 dwellings at Oakley Farm, Cheltenham in the Cotswold AONB. No 5 yr HLS. Three rule 6 parties. Issues raised around design, impact on character & appearance, impacts on designated heritage assets. Application of NPPF 177 re AONB & 202 re-designated heritage assets. Tilted balance, not displaced.

Increased rainfall and storm intensity are hugely important characteristics of global temperature rises and the way land is managed can have an enormous impact on our ability to reduce flood risk. In this programme we're talking about natural flood defences and ways to manage water flows in the landscape. ffinlo Costain talks to Chris Uttley, the Stroud Valleys Natural Flood Management Officer for Stroud District Council, and Tom Johnstone, the Strategic Climate Change, Green Infrastructure and Catchments Officer for the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (The AONB's landscape and nature recovery report can be downloaded here, and Tom can be contacted at Tom.Johnstone@denbighshire.gov.uk) https://twitter.com/ffinlocostain https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-uttley-b00996a2/ https://www.stroud.gov.uk/environment/flooding-and-drainage/stroud-rural-sustainable-drainage-rsuds-project/natural-flood-management https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-johnstone/ https://www.clwydianrangeanddeevalleyaonb.org.uk/ https://www.clwydianrangeanddeevalleyaonb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Landscape-Nature-Recovery-ENG-Interactive.pdf mailto:Tom.Johnstone@denbighshire.gov.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/farmgate/message

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury firecrew attends blaze near Fovant badges Shaftesbury road closures Twyford couple thanks Dorset Council farms for making ‘dream' come true Tourism with Trevor Clements – Getting Bell Street car park ticket machine to work Expansion plans for Shaftesbury's Blackmore printers Fontmell Down's nature inspires AONB poetry group Shaftesbury what's ons Jeannette and Jackie reminisce about the role of women in the 60s and 70s Poetry from Elaine Cadogan View from the Hill – A Southampton visitor Soundscapes - A young buzzard calling for food at Breach Common

In the Season finale, we met with legendary expert land buyer and educator, Paul Higgs of Millbank Group.With a vast corporate land buying career and a 100% planning success track record, Paul Higgs was previously welcomed on stage in 2019 at our own Developers Boardroom Conference, to discuss changing up consented sites.  Together with guest co-host Dean Brown of Aureum Finance, we speak to the esteemed Founder about the high risk, high reward facets of development, getting paid not to work, and his love for messy planning history.Paul talks about taking on an AONB site with 35-year history of planning refusals and winning, as well as the need to do often do the planners job for them, for best result.This is a sterling episode to finish Season I with, really digging into the ‘super complex' business of SME development with an accomplished, three-time accredited Real Developer.Join resident host Alex Harrington-Griffin of TrustedLand in this fast moving, real land and development discussion with the Real Developer.As always, head to TrustedLand.co.uk to download the latest Quarterly Land Requirements Index for more details on the Millbank Group and other approved developers.Discover more about the Millbank Group at millbankgroup.co.ukMeet Dean and the Aureum Finance team at aureumfinance.co.ukFollow Alex Harrington-Griffin from Real Developer on LinkedIn hereFor Previous Episodes of The Real Developer - click here

On The Alfred Daily today: No ‘overnight solution' but Coombe House is ‘going in the right direction' Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce canvases community over Christmas trees Compton Farmer urges locals not to let off lanterns AONB announces new Shaftesbury guide during expert-led walk Antique natters – Shaftesbury area experts on automobiles View from the Hill - Gatwick area couple make flying visit Shaftesbury Orchestra performing on Sunday Shaftesbury what's ons Shaftesbury traffic Shaftesbury Wellness Shark Laura Langley Soundscapes - A blackcap on Breach Lane

Our Special Guest this week is Toby Savage, Leader of South Gloucestershire Council. Decisions of the Week: Decision of Court of Appeal in Barton Park Estates ltd v Secretary of State & Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 833 dated 21st June 2022 dismissing an appeal against the decision of His Hon Judge Jarman dismissing a section 288 appeal against an inspector's refusal to grant a certificate of lawful use or development for the stationing of up to 80 caravans “for the purposes of human habitation” at Magpie Leisure Park, Bedford Bridge, raising issues about the scope of a 1987 planning permission & I'm Your Man. Decision of an inspector dated 30th June 2022 allowing an appeal by Yelland Quay Ltd against the refusal by North Devon District Council for a hybrid application for detailed demolition, flood defence works & bat building & vehicle parking for Tarka Trail & outline permission for mixed use including 250 dwellings, Class E employment & retail floorspace on land formerly occupied by a coal-fired station, allocated for development & located in an SSSI, near a SAC/SSSI & within the setting of an AONB. Decision of an inspector dated 24 June 2022 allowing an appeal by Churchill Retirement Living against the failure of Wychavon District Council to give notice of a decision for retirement living accommodation, with a single issue based on viability, and a consequential affordable housing contribution. Decision of an inspector dated 30th June 2022 dismissing appeals for planning permission & listed building consent, against the decision of City of London Corporation, for the refurbishment extension and conversion of the Custom House, a grade 1 LB for hotel led scheme based on the application of NPPF 202.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG has been Chair of the House of Lords Built Environment Select Committee since it was established in April 2021. The Committee's remit is housing, planning, transport and infrastructure and its first report, Meeting housing demand, was published in January. Decisions of the Week: Decision of an inspector dated 22 March 2022 allowing an appeal against the decision of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council to refuse permission for 71 dwellings on a greenfield site on the edge of Hawkhurst within the High Wealds AONB raising issues on impact on AONB, heritage assets, highways & extent of HLS. Decision of an inspector dated 21 March 2022 allowing an appeal by Think Green Ltd against the decision of Maldon District Council to refuse permission for 232 C3 homes for over 55 yr olds & a Class F building, extending a retirement community, on a greenfield site, raising issuing on impact on character & appearance & landscape & living conditions & impact on SPA/Ramsar/SAC sites. Decision of an inspector dated 17 March 2022 dismissing an appeal by Quorum Estates against the refusal of Stockport Metropolitan Council to grant permission for circa 90,000 sq m of B2/B8 in the Green Belt spread across open fields. No VSC found. Decision of an inspector dated 17 March 2022 dismissing an appeal by 365 ACQ Ltd against the refusal by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for a 24-storey building at Millwall Inner Dock, which lies within a Tall Building Zone defined in the local plan, issues around design & acceptable living conditions.

This week, we're joined by Paul Barnard MBE MRTPI, Service Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure at Plymouth City Council. Decisions of the Week: R (oao Park Lane Homes) v Rother District Council et anor [2022] EWHC 485 (Admin) a decision of the High Court dismissing a challenge to Council's decision to accept the recommendations of the examiner into the draft Burwash Neighbourhood Development Plan and to proceed to a neighbourhood planning referendum. Decision of an inspector dated 9th March allowing an appeal by Summix FRB Developments Ltd against the refusal of Bristol City Council to grant permission for a development of four buildings for flexible commercial floorspace, part 5,7,8 & 14 stories for B1, B8 and sui generis student related uses including 595 bedspaces in flood zone 3a. Decision of an inspector dated 8th March 2022 allowing an appeal by Bloor Homes & al on a 26 ha allocated green field site against the refusal of Rochford District Council to grant an outline permission for the demolition of two properties to form access onto Ashingdon Road for 662 new dwellings, in circumstances where there was no 5 yr HLS. Decision of an inspector dated 7th March 2022 dismissing two appeals by Dunmoore Properties Ltd for permission for up to 30 dwellings on greenfield land on the edge of Pewsey, one refused & one not determined by Wiltshire Council. Issues relating to impact on AONB, mixed & balanced communities & compliance with the development plan.

Ex revenue manager of international company Groupon (EMEA). This man has visited in excess of 60 countries. A true travel connoisseur with amazing stories to boot! He also worked at Groupon Travel for over 8 years, and has gained considerable expertise in staycation / domestic travel advice for the U.K, building bespoke travel packages.Let's get to know him!Welcome, Brendan O'Neill.Episode highlights:[01:10] - Based in North East Poland, Olsztyn, with polish wife Karina and son.[02:50] - Born & raised east coast South Africa, left at 21 to London U.K. after finishing degree[03:40] - Speaks about difficult history in South Africa, born during apartheid era. Cape Town one of the most beautiful cities in the world![05:15] - Love of travel began after moving to London, taking small interrail trip[06:14] - Saved for a trip by doing a clinical trial phase 2. 1x weekly injection insulin. Collected £2,800.00 tax free! Risk-Reward ratio, Phase 1 more risky but higher paid[10:40] - Connecting to nature through travel[12:50] - Inherited wanderlust from hippie parents, van life couple in 70's[13:55] - India, Cambodia, Thailand in 2008[15:58] - Chased wild asses through the desert of India[17:30] - Discusses Torres Del Paine / Galapagos string of islands / Maldives, cruise ships in Galapagos[20:40] - Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe. Malawi stood out for acts of kindness[23:30] - Diving in Zanzibar caused ear infection, choice of expensive medication vs food[25:00] - Growth through adversity when travelling. Appreciation of fellowship & fellow humans[26:55] - Integrate and engage in local traditions & cultures[28:10] - Eastern Europe trip with wife, 15 countries in 45 days[33:30] - Wife works in tailor made holidays/tours outside of Europe. Bespoke packages.[34:44] - Reducing emissions from travel - passionate about achieving carbon neutral world. Discuss carbon emissions per passenger km.[38:08] - Worked for Groupon for 8 years, expert in staycation travel. Revenue management. Customer demand, where/when people are travelling. Generate demand through packaging & pricing[39:27] - Been to every national park in U.K. Favourites: Lake District is world beating. Pembrokeshire coast, exmoor. Wild ponies in Exmoor. AONB parks - Area of Natural Beauty.[42:00] - weekend vs weekday pricing. City trip/National Parks. Hotels in cities full all the time except sunday nights. Importance of seasons.[45:21] - Thinks U.K. most beautiful country in the world in Spring. Bluebells, birdsong.[46:40] - Building vacation packages at Groupon. Most popular & recommended, ones with spa breaks or dinner included[49:00] - Groupon great place to buy gifts[49:30] - Since Covid pandemic, exploded demand for domestic travel. Similar trend worldwide. Some prices went 3 or 4x.[50:50] - Spoke about 'overtourism' and impact on local infrastructure[52:07] - Travel culture within Poland discussed, 23 national parks here![53:20] - COVID / COP26 / Carbon footprint & future of Long Distance Travel[55:40] - Be a tourist in your local area when possible[57:10] - Climate tax / frequent flyer tax. Average flyer won't be affected too much[58:55] - Encourages local nature connection[59:30] - Brendan wants to get into the Sustainable Energy industry, will continue in Poland with his wife (who does photography) & sonFollow their work:IG: @karina_fotografuje

In the last week alone I have heard from two investigators here in the UK who have had very negative input from an unknown source. Both gentleman have been investigating a number of cases where there are human disappearances in our AONB and Nature Reserves.They have both received phone calls at home and on their mobiles. Then a mystery warning was posted to one of their homes. One man whos employer was contacted about his extra curricular activity using the works van almost lost his job.Is it the investigations in to the missing that have caused this show of strength? Have we gotten too close over the last 18mths?Debs Email - debbiehatswell@gmail.comBBR Website - https://wordpress.com/view/debhatswell.wordpress.comMAP OF UK SIGHTING REPORTS: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1s1zOmmdM216PMftPUM9K1qqGrFg&usp=sharingTWITTER: https://twitter.com/homePATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DeborahHatswellBigfootReportsYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYGn8pR90PO_oBzOjiZ23tA/SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-bigfootAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/british-bigfoot-dogman/id1480592906?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KEn4UdewvJAUWce0zJHBbDEB FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Deborah-Hatswell-169843400334424/

Tim Haselden is Development Officer for the Mendip Hills AONB, responsible for an area covering 198 square kilometres – equivalent to 20,000 football pitches. Set up 50 years ago to protect our surrounding landscapes. AONB stands for  “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.” “AONB The Voice of the protected landscape. Naturally beautiful , nationally protected.” Originally […] The post 040 Draycott's Protected Landscape appeared first on Draycott Diaries Village Podcast.

Cranborne Chase AONB has excellent dark night skies. In this episode, astronomer Stephen Tonkin talks to us about opportunities offered by Cranborne Chase AONB for stargazing and nightscape astrophotography. Time Stamps :06:10 : Have there been any measures implemented in Cranborne Chase AONB to reduce or limit light pollution ?10:46 : Can one see the Milky Way from Cranborne Chase AONB ? When can one see the Milky Way from Cranborne Chase AONB ?11:56 : Are there any observatories near Cranborne Chase AONB ?12:54 : Are there any planetariums near Cranborne Chase AONB ?13:59 : Are there any astronomy clubs near Cranborne Chase AONB ?15:51 : Are there opportunities for doing nightscape astrophotography in Cranborne Chase AONB ?18:00 : Is there a possibility to do nocturnal nature trails in Cranborne Chase AONB ?20:57 : Are there any dark sky friendly Bed and Breakfasts in Cranborne Chase AONB ? Useful Links and Resources :Cranborne Chase AONBChasing StarsWessex Astronomical SocietyFordingbridge AstronomersStarQuest Astronomy ClubWells and Mendip AstronomersThe Binocular SkyBest Locations for Stargazing : Meet Star Gazers If you liked this episode, please consider buying me a coffee.

Our Special Guest this week is Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE PC FBA, former President of the Supreme Court serving from 2017 until her retirement in 2020, and serves as a member of the House of Lords as a Lord Temporal. Decisions of the Week: R (oaf Hudson) V Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Legoland Windsor Park Ltd [2021] EWCA civ 592 a Court of Appeal decision dismissing an appeal against the decision of Lang J who had rejected a challenge to the Council's decision to grant permission, contrary to the officer recommendation, for a holiday village in the GB at Legoland. Hertfordshire County Council v Secretary for State for HC&LG [2021] EWHC 1093 a High Court decision confirming that post 6 May 2021 LPAs in England have no powers under the 1972 LGA to meet remotely to determine planning applications & conduct other LG business. Decision of the Secretary of State dated 29th April 2021 allowing a recovered appeal against Swale Borough Council's failure to determine a 2017 hybrid application for a residentially led mixed use scheme of up to 595 dwellings, on land largely allocated for development where no 5 yr HLS could be demonstrated. Swale sought conditions to secure a 50 % reduction in carbon emissions from C3 dwellings. A new link road was judged not to worsen air quality. Decision of an inspector dated 26th April 2021 allowing an appeal against the decision of Torbay Council to refuse outline permission for a mixed scheme of up to 373 C3,D1 & A3/A4 uses on land outside the established built up area, not identified in the Brixham Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan. Issues included impact on nearby setting of AONB, reduction of the gap between Galmpton & White Rock, South Hams SAC, setting of CAs. No 5 yr HLS, tilted balance engaged.

England’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are under threat from ‘reckless development’ according to CPRE, the countryside charity, which is calling on the government to halt it. AONB’s are given extra legal protections to preserve some of the country’s outstanding landscapes, but it is possible to get permission to build in them. CPRE says that since 2012 the amount of land built on or earmarked for development has more than doubled. It's been an unusually dry and cold April. Charlotte Smith speaks to the BBC Weather Centre to find out why, and hears what it means for farmers. We visit a worm farm, and find out how worms are being used to process farm waste and provide nutrient-rich fertiliser at the same time. And seven UK fishermen have died in accidents over the past few months, and a campaign is being launched to try to prevent more deaths. Over the last decade there have been, on average, 6 fatalities every year. 85% as a result of fishermen going overboard into the sea. The Fishing Industry Safety Group’s Home and Dry Campaign wants boat owners and captains to carry out risk assessments, man overboard drills and to make sure crew wear life jackets. Presented by Charlotte Smith Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons

Our Special Guest this week is Fiona Howie, Chief Executive, Town & Country Planning Association. Court Judgments of the Week: Blackbushe Airport Ltd v Secretary of State for EF&RA & Hampshire CC et al[2021] EWCA Civ 398, the Court of Appeal decision dismissing an appeal against a decision of Holgate J who allowed a challenge to an inspector's decision to deregister land under the Commons Act 2006 on the basis the inspector had erred in law in concluding land fell within the curtilage of the airport building. Anderson et al v Basildon District Council [2021] EWCA Civ 363, a decision of the Court of Appeal, dismissing an appeal against committal orders sentencing members of the gypsy community to suspended imprisonment orders. R (Croyde Area Residents Association) v North Devon DC & Parkdean Holiday Parks Limited [2021] EWHC 646, a decision of Lieven J extending time & allowing a challenge to a 2014 planning permission, despite a claim for a statutory bar. Decision of the Week: Bloor Homes Western appeal at Ledbury, a decision of the Secretary of State dated 15 March granting outline planning permission for a mixed use development including up to 625 homes on a site allocated within the Core Strategy & lying within the Ledbury Neighbourhood Development Plan, raising issues about the effect on highways, designated heritage assets, the setting of the AONB & HLS.

Court Judgment of the Week: Abbotskerswell Parish Council v Secretary of State for HC&LG the Court of Appeal decision due this week on an appeal against a decision of Lang J who dismissed the challenge to the decision 10 grant permission for a mixed use scheme of up to 1200 homes at Woolnough Barton in Teignbridge DC raising EIA, Habitats & Climate Change issues. Decisions of the Week: Shorefield Country Park, Downton, a decision of 23rd February dismissing an appeal against New Forest DC's refusal to grant a CLEUD to carry out operational development associated with the relocation caravans alleged to be permitted development under Class B of Part 5 in Sch 2, raising issues about the relationship between site licences & permitted development rights. Sandringham Road, Didcot a decision of 26 February dismissing an appeal by A2 Dominion Developments against the failure of South Oxfordshire DC to determine an application for up to 325 homes in the AONB, a valued landscape and unallocated, but within the master plan boundary of Didcot Town & GV. Moorthorpe Way, Sheffield decision of 7 March allowing an appeal by Avant Homes seeking planning permission for 72 new homes on land allocated for development; raising issues about a lack of comprehensive development, making efficient use of land, impacts on ecology, character & appearance & the location of affordable housing.

Our Special Guest this week is Dr Wei Yang, FAcSS FRTPI RIBA Client Adviser, MCIHT, President of The Royal Town Planning Institute. Court Judgments of the Week Gladman Developments Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 104 R (oao United Trade Action Group Ltd) V Transport for London & Mayor of London [2021] 72 EWHC decisions of Mrs Justice Laing allowing a JR claim to the London Streetspace Plan-Interim Guidance & an order prohibiting traffic & stopping up parts of the A10 highway; raising issues about failing to have regard to material considerations ie the effect on taxis as a form of PT & public sector equality duty issues raised. Decisions of the Week Decisions of an inspector dated 19 January 2021 allowing Bellway Homes' appeal granting reserved matters approval for up to 350 dwellings on land south-west of Blandford Forum By-Pass, Dorsetand granting the appellant a costs award; unacceptableimpact on setting of AONB alleged. Decision of an inspector dated 25th January 2021 dismissing Redrow Homes appeal seeking outline permission for up to 400 homes on a site north of the GB & south of the Red Brook & Partington; issues on landscape, heritage & viability. No 5 yr HLS & para 11d engaged. Trafford BC's application for costs dismissed. Plus “Praise of the Week” and “Nudge of the Week”

Welcome to Property on Fire, on this episode..... You'll meet Kellyann Martin, who used to be a teacher, and replaced her income and created a much better lifestyle for herself by investing in property. She offers her investors the chance to build their wealth whilst investing responsibly and creating good for people. She is passionate about providing homes for families in Leeds, and works closely with Leeds Council to help with their housing crisis. To find out more about Kellyann, see her website: https://kellyannmartin.co.uk/ (https://kellyannmartin.co.uk/) ...and here she is on LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyannmartin-investments/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyannmartin-investments/) This week, you'll also hear an update on the Leading Homes development sites. Their Office-to-23 flats conversion site is getting there! All the scaffolding has gone and they're in the final phases of building control, so not far from getting people moved in to their brand new homes. To see the photos Ian spoke about, follow the Leading Homes Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/LeadingHomesUK (https://www.facebook.com/LeadingHomesUK) Ian's A-Z of Property is back again. This time it's "AONB". To learn more (including the Welsh translation Ian wasn't going to attempt on the show), see this page: https://www.planninggeek.co.uk/planning/conservation/aonb-areas-outstanding-natural-beauty/ (https://www.planninggeek.co.uk/planning/conservation/aonb-areas-outstanding-natural-beauty/) Here's the DEFRA Magic map Ian spoke about during this feature: https://www.oss.org.uk/how-to-use-magic/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6t6ABhDMARIsAONIYywdLNGO_r0CDpguSZzskN7Z7SyesBnnfStyy0Tg4HLqbIwZDJ28LlMaAtOIEALw_wcB (https://www.oss.org.uk/how-to-use-magic/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6t6ABhDMARIsAONIYywdLNGO_r0CDpguSZzskN7Z7SyesBnnfStyy0Tg4HLqbIwZDJ28LlMaAtOIEALw_wcB) As always, Ian's had many questions land on his desk during the week. This week on Property on Fire, he answers one from Lisa about conversion of an office to residential in a conservation area under Class O. If you'd like to see more about Class O, here's the URL: https://www.planninggeek.co.uk/gpdo/changes-of-use/class-o/ (https://www.planninggeek.co.uk/gpdo/changes-of-use/class-o/) ________ A regular podcast from your host Ian Walmsley. Join him every week for a dynamic podcast with Ian and his guests on how to seize the opportunities out there before others do!  You will learn about planning from a developer's eye, you will benefit and learn together from the mistakes that Ian makes. He is very grateful for the opportunities that he has had and would love to share these with you. ________ ABOUT THE HOST Ian Walmsley  is a third-generation experienced developer who loves Planning. Referred to as a ‘Walking Encyclopaedia' by a mentor he developed a passion for planning in 2015 having got fed up with inaccurate information on some websites as to what was possible with property or land that he was looking to develop. In 2017 he set up the site ‘Planning Geek‘ as a way to inform others as to the possibilities of using permitted development rights on both domestic and commercial property. This has now grown to cover many other aspects of planning, giving plenty of ‘wow' moments. To the best of our knowledge, It is now the largest planning website in the UK, apart from the national planning portal. He now speaks around the UK at both property meets and with mentorship groups as a developer/planning geek. As a developer with his company, Leading Homes, he has 40 dwellings under construction with a further 50 plus in legals or pre-construction. The one thing he is not is a Planning Consultant – he is a Planning Geek – although a chartered town planner said ‘Ian knows more about planning than most planners!'. He is simply ‘A developer who loves planning'. As a result he has nothing to sell from his talks, which is always a...

In this episode I visit Black Down, primarily a heathland restoration project in the heart of the Dorset AONB. You can see the photos and read more at whatifyoujustleaveit.info and this podcast is an interview with Tom Munro, who heads up the AONB Team. Tom covers a wide range of subjects related to rewilding, including carbon storage in the soils, 'natural beauty' as a holistic concept that is not just based on aesthetics, ecological engineering with cattle and habitat mosaics being so important for allowing and encouraging nature to take a hold. Any comments and reviews very welcome, and thank you for listening.

With Brexit, the loss of direct support under the Basic Payment Scheme and the impact of coronavirus, diversification has never been more important to the rural economy and the planning system plays a central role in enabling or obstructing rural development.In the fourth and final podcast for Rural Powerhouse Week, we speak to CLA member Hugh Broom about his diversification into battery storage. Challenged with a site both in an AONB and Green Belt, Hugh finds an innovative way to navigate the planning system and diversify into an area which will only continue to gain importance and traction as we shift to a low-carbon economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Special Guest this week is Priya Shah, Founder of BAME in Property, an organisation for BAME and non-BAME professionals who are passionate about increasing ethnic diversity in the property and planning sectors. Priya is also a Consultant at Grayling specialising in stakeholder engagement and community consultation in the built environment. Court Judgments of the Week R (Hawkhurst Parish Council) v. Tunbridge Wells BC [2020] EWHC 3019 (Admin) – unsuccessful JR challenge to the grant of planning permission for a McCarthy and Stone care home on highways, heritage and AONB grounds.. Sevenoaks District Council v. SSHCLG [2020] EWHC 3054 (Admin) – Sevenoaks DC's' unsuccessful challenge to the conclusion of the Inspector appointed to examine their Local Plan that they had failed to comply with the Duty to Co-Operate. R (Rights: Community: Action Ltd) v. SSCHLG – judgment of Lewis LJ and Holgate J due to be delivered on Tuesday on the JR challenge to the amendments to the GPDO and Use Classes Order. Decision of the week: grant of DCO for the A303 Stonehenge Tunnel upgrade scheme. “Nudge of the week” and “Champion of the Week”.

Our Very Special Guest this week is Sir Howard Bernstein, former Chief Executive of Manchester City Council. Court Judgments of the Week, both decisions of Holgate J Girling V East Suffolk Council & EDF & NNB [2020] EWHC 2579 a challenge to the grant of permission for major development in the AONB, replacement facilities related to Sizewell B, required as a precursor to a new Sizewell C nuclear power station raising issues about alternative sites and if the EIA was up to date. London Historic Parks v Secretary of State HCLG [2020] EWHC 2580 a case relating to the proposed Holocaust Memorial in Victoria Tower Gardens; whether the requirements for independence and objectivity in Art 9a of the EU Directive are properly transposed and if so if the handling arrangements to deal with called-in applications comply with reg 64 (2) if the EIA Regs 2017. Appeals of the Week Successful appeal for 105 C3 units scheme. An unsuccessful attempt to secure 505 dwellings on Green Belt land in Edinburgh. “Nudge of the week” and “Champion of the Week”

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Tracey and Roman Iwanczuk explain how they managed to build a Passivhaus on a sloping site in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Check out the show notes for more information.

This time on Alfred, the podcast for Shaftesbury, The Vale and Chase areas of North Dorset and West Wiltshire: A plastic-free town initiative launches in Shaftesbury. Alfred talks with Planet Shaftesbury’s Maude Chappell about the goals the environmental action group must meet to gain accreditation from assessing body, Surfers Against Sewage. And you’ll hear what businesses will be encouraged to do. (00:20) The miracle-working nuns of Minsk are planning a Shaftesbury choral concert at St James Church. Alfred talks with Rev Mary Ridgewell, who visited the sisters in their convent. She says that the women undertake social service duties in Belarus. And we meet one of the visiting nuns ahead of their performance of Gregorian chants on 31st May. (05:08) Loudspeakers could address declining bird numbers in Fontmell Magna. Alfred visits Dick Stainer, who has wired his house to play the sounds of swifts to encourage them to nest there. (13:31) Abbey School reaches new heights with their fundraising. Parents, children and staff have been scaling three Dorset ‘peaks’ to pay for a sensory garden. Headteacher Michael Salisbury is impressed with his pupils’ efforts. (21:08) The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded £1.7m to the Cranborne Chase AONB to create cycleway routes to link Shaftesbury with Salisbury. And a new virtual reality tourism app will bring our heritage to life. Roger Goulding from the AONB shares their plans. (24:17) Shaftesbury estate agent Matt Boatwright is preparing to get his boots on to support service personnel. Matt talks with Alfred about the marathon fundraising walk he’s undertaking for the SSAFA. And you can help! (31:14)

This time on Alfred, the podcast for Shaftesbury, The Vale and Chase areas of North Dorset and West Wiltshire: Gold Hill Museum’s Ray Simpson shares the story of a Shaftesbury family who found fame, fortune and infamy in the New World. Ray has researched the Upjohn’s. Some of the family built important public buildings in the USA. The Upjohns helped found a major pharmaceutical company. And one Upjohn executed a notorious outlaw. (00:32) We share some of the things that we learned during Alfred’s visit to this week’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show. Keep tuned and the AONB will tell you where to stargaze around Shaftesbury. You’ll also find out about a bright pink sheep, peddle-powered smoothies, an unusual fire service vehicle and the incredible story of The Donhead’s award-winning cider. (05:58) Rob Neely from Shaftesbury Fringe announces some of the performance festival committee’s plans for 2019. (19:57) Enmore Green hosted an event to celebrate 175 years of St John’s Church. Alfred was there to look at the pictures, documents and articles and to hear about the area’s forgotten industry - brickmaking. Nigel Garrett also shares his fascinating family history find. (20:52) Alfred meets the man who missed out on the Hovis ad ‘boy-on-a-bike’ role because he didn’t want a haircut. Alan Manby has made his first visit to the town, made famous in the 1973 bread commercial. (27:59) Sheila Messer says that the Gillingham Walking Festival will promote Shaftesbury for the first time in the event’s five-year history. (30:04) A concert of ‘exquisite’ classical guitar playing is coming to Shaftesbury Arts Centre. Alfred speaks with Mark Jennings about his set list. (31:53)

This week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast we ask should there be a limit put on the number of caches you can hide? What is the oddest thing you've found while out caching? Feedback, News & Events and Video of the Week... Contact us at feedback@ohbeep.com, or go to www.ohbeep.com Last Week... Terrachache...3 days to find a sonic screwdriver Doctor Who's Sonic Screwdriver by sfcchaz. LC7R4 Whats the oddest thing you've found when out caching? For us it was ladies underwear.  Some of the answers from social media: UK Geocacher I have found two safes. Clearly taken to the wilderness to be ‘opened in private’ after their owners forgot the keys.  One was in Cambridge and the other in Reading. The only common denominator was me. They will never take me alive. Lisa George A pair of manikin legs! SangueG  lol, the mind boggles, but I found something very similar too :D ... What made our find funnier was what was next to it, what does Eore get up to? Was your find out in a wood?    Because of Geocaching... Feedback... From Corey Stevens - Here's a question for Dr. D(uck). If you were to create a cache that is rated a 5/5, what would it be like? From Scott Berks - Hey Guys, It's Scott Berks from the Chicago Geocacher Podcast, and one of the creators of going "full tangent" on a geocaching podcast. It's nice to hear (re: ep 22) that as we are on our way out, that tangents will continue on a geocaching podcast. Yes, you can steal that from us. The tangents made me laugh. Nice work! Dr.D(uck) your voice is great. I meant that as a complete compliment on my podcast. Along with your accent, it cracks me up. Don't change a thing. Question for Doctor D... Who's your doctor? Mine's Peter Davison. Although technically, my first episode was Tom Bakers last (Logopolis). So who is it technically? Tom or Peter? Discuss.(see how I created a tangent right there?) Great show guys. Sophie's absolutely adorable. Someone punch dad while on air for me. News & Events... Grub Over Yonderby Jacaru & Wemnog | GC4XHX0 | 12/04/2014 - The Peak District, United Kingdom Jacaru & Wemnog's Back To Basics Camping Eventby Jacaru Welcomes You To | GC4QM13 | 11/04/2014 - The Peak District, United Kingdom Northants Natters Sweet #16by gingermaceinuk | GC50V26 | 08/04/2014 - Northampton, United Kingdom FERRY MEADOWS RUMBLEby gladstone8 | GC4Z7YB | 12/04/2014 - Peterborough, United Kingdom BBH#76 Bordering on the Carelessby Simply Paul | GC49CTP | 14/04/2014 - Aylesbury, United Kingdom Anglo-Irish Meet & Greetby sarahmur | GC4YX0Q | 13/04/2014 - Saffron Walden, United Kingdom THE CUNNING CACHERS APRIL MEET.by The Teddies | GC50YTN | 08/04/2014 - Newbury, United Kingdom Other News... Dr Who enthusiast erects full-size Dalek in his Muddiford garden By NDJDawn  |  Posted: March 05, 2014 Story from The North Devon Journal A full-scale Dalek has appeared outside a cottage in Muddiford, attracting the attention of Dr Who enthusiasts across the county. Phil Stroud, 65, built the Dalek seven years ago as a project with Barnstaple Youth House and as an avid Dr Who fan celebrated the 50th anniversary by putting the character on display. The figure currently looks out onto the road, which has surprised many passers-by and it has even been registered on a geocaching website. "The Dalek has become like the camel statues on the motorway, I suppose it is a bit of landmark now," said Phil. "I built it with the youth house years back; it took a couple of months to build. And when there was a commotion about the Dr Who 50th anniversary over Christmas, I thought this would be the perfect time to put it on show. "I was a bit sneaky when I took the Dalek out of the garage, it was late in the evening and I had to bring the sculpture out in pieces and assemble it in the garden." "I originally put it outside thinking it would just stay for a few weeks. Now it has drawn so much attention, I suppose I'm stuck with it." Phil has been sculpting and creating props throughout his life and career, following his study of 3-D Design at the Guildford School of Art, he went on to create work for artist David Mach and even created a sculpture for the Imperial War Museum. The Dalek figure is functional and has been used for fundraising events in Devon with the Barnstaple Youth House, and it was even entered into a dancing competition. "I took the Dalek to a Dr Who themed dancing competition in Torquay a while back too and won a prize," said Phil. "We had the theme music and people saying 'exterminate', it was brilliant." "So many people have stopped by the house and asked me about it, one man even offered to buy it; of course I told him it wasn't for sale. But then he showed me a photo of one he was building himself which is great." "I will keep the Dalek in front of my house now for as long as I can." Treasure hunt for the Wolds project Story from The Louth Leader The community heritage project Down Your Wold is appealing for volunteers to help lay heritage related geocaches at various locations throughout the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Geocaching is known as a modern day treasure hunt where participants use their smart phone’s GPS system to navigate through clues to find a hidden container. Down Your Wold project officer, Sam Phillips, said: “The training sessions are open to people who would like to lay a geocache in their village or favourite Wolds walk. “It is hoped that the hidden treasure will encourage people to enjoy the countryside, explore our wonderful Wolds villages and learn more about the fascinating heritage of our local landscape.” Anyone wanting to be involved or interested to learn more is invited to attend one of four training sessions planned this April. The two hour training session will be provided by Mike Eckersley, Chairman of Market Rasen Walkers are Welcome. The session will include an introduction for beginners followed by an opportunity for volunteers to sign up to a location and become part of this exciting initiative. The training sessions will take place on the following dates; volunteers only need to attend one session - Wednesday April 9 Afternoon session in Walesby Village Hall at 1.30pm. Evening session in Nettleton Village Hall at 6.30pm. Friday April 25 Afternoon session in the Orchard Gallery at Gunby Hall and Gardens at 1.30pm. Evening Session in Hemingby Village Hall at 6.30pm. Parking is available at all venues and refreshments will be provided. For more information on Down Your Wold please visit www.down-your-wold.co.uk or call 01507 609740. The Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a nationally important and protected landscape, 216 square miles (558 sq km) was designated an AONB in 1973. Website... www.geocacherscompass.com - Created by Mark and Stacie Weber and Chris Farris.  You will not only find information here, but step-by-step instructions about how to Geocache and other related subjects. Video of the week... Cool Electronic Geocache - Geocachespoilers. http://youtu.be/h_rDId45aLc Limiting Cache Owner Hides Debate... For: Can help reduction of saturation in an area - allowing more opportunity for others Someone else may have an idea that works better in an area that has been monopolised by one person May make maintenance easier -  less caches to maintain could make it quicker and easier to do so It may help improve quality - why waste your limited hides on bad caches/locations If the limit is reached and the CO want's to put another cache out, then they archive one they already have out.  This releases an area for someone else.  It helps refresh areas for hunters. For every person who leaves the game because of such a rule, more will fill the void Against: People should be allowed to hide as many as they want - its their time, money and effort There are always ways around these things - multiple accounts, etc.  So, whats the point? If one listing site imposes this rule, then people will move to another that doesn't If its just about quality - finders can limit their search criteria (by favourite points for example) Without people willing to hide caches, there is no game - they should be encouraged, not discouraged Where is the evidence for reduced quality/maintenance resulting from the number of hides a CO has? Feedback on this: Tony Liddell Difficult one. I think not, provided you're prepared to keep up the maintenance Mark Pickard Agree with Tony Liddell with out co's the game would die! It amazes me the number of ppl with a 1000+ finds that don't own a single cache, surely it can't be a case of take take take all the time? But that's a different topic Karl Brydon Quality and maintenance is more important - no limit on good, well paced, interesting and maintained caches. All other caches should be limited to none Mark Pickard But then on the subject of maintenence, how difficult is it to carry a few spare logs around with you? I'm amazed that a large proportion of folk don't, I know for a fact I have a full log in 1 of my caches but a certain thing called real life has meant I haven't been able to get to it to replace it yet, and I appreciate it when they do get swapped for me as it gives me a little more time to go caching myself UKGeocacher Yes. Approx 10% of your total finds. This ensures that you know what makes a quality hide. Also 2 many maint becomes a problem Sarah Clark: I don't think there should be a limit but I do think COs need to be responsible. If you can't maintain what you have then you shouldn't be making new hides. the Monkey King: There shouldn't be a limit, otherwise there wouldn't be any more caches to find. On the other hand, if a CO is hiding really bad caches, then there should be a limit so as to improve the caches being hidden. More caches, better caches. Next Week... The first Oh Beep! pub quiz...