Government documents

A number of government policy documents affect the decisions made regarding National Parks. 

English National Parks and the Broads - Government Circular 2010
The Circular contains a clear vision for National Parks and policy guidance in key areas such as planning, climate change and fostering vibrant communities 
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Policy Statement for the National Parks in Wales 2007
This sets the medium term agenda for the Welsh National Parks and the National Park Authorities which manage them
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Environment Act 1995
This Act resulted in revised purposes for the National Parks and a duty on public bodies to have regard to these purposes when carrying out their functions.
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Planning Policy Statements
These statements provide guidance for decision makers in England on planning issues. The statements most relevant to National Parks are:
Planning Policy Statement 7: Sustainable Development in Rural Areas
Planning Policy Statement 22: Renewable Energy

Planning Policy Wales 2010
This is a statement of national policy for planning in Wales
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The statement is supported by a number of Technical Advice Notes (TANs). The most relevant TANs for National Parks are:
Technical Advice Note 5, Nature Conservation and Planning 
Technical Advice Note (TAN) 8: Renewable Energy