Decision
Analysis
outcome: Cabinet agreed to adopt the plan.
summary: The decision is to adopt the updated Forest of Bowland National Landscape Management Plan 2026 - 2031.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to adopt the Forest of Bowland National Landscape Management Plan 2026 - 2031.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves land management, nature recovery, and protection of a national landscape, which can have conflicting interests among stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Councillors", "Environmental Services", "Planning and Building Control"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://wyre.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=826
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To approve adoption of the plan
Content: Councillor Peter Le Marinel, Planning Policy and Economic Development Portfolio Holder, Councillor Simon Bridge, Street Scene, Parks and Open Spaces Portfolio Holder, Councillor Lynne Bowen, Leisure, Health and Community Engagement Portfolio Holder, Kathy Winstanley, Assistant Director of Environmental Services and Steve Smith, Assistant Director of Planning and Building Control submitted a report to adopt the updated Forest of Bowland National Landscape Management Plan 2026 - 2031. Also, to provide a strategic context of the plan and how it will support and influence development, land management, nature recovery opportunities and protection of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape. Decision Cabinet agreed: To adopt the Forest of Bowland National Landscape Management Plan 2026 – 2031. To request delegated authority for any amendments to the Landscape Management Plan prior to publication, to be agreed by the Assistant Director of Environmental Services and the Assistant Director of Planning and Building Control.
Date of Decision: July 8, 2026