The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration and adoption of the revised Management Plan for the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The existing Management Plan ran from 2009-2014 and a new plan had to be in place and adopted by the three constituent local planning authorities (Hambleton, Ryedale and North Yorkshire) and submitted to Defra by 1 April 2014.

THE DECISION:

That the Management Plan for the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty be approved and adopted.