[3.27.01] We will support the extraction of building stone and slate where this is principally needed to maintain the Special Quality of ‘distinctive buildings and settlement character’ and attributes of Outstanding Universal Value. And high value industrial limestone where it is necessary to support manufacturing processes of local and national importance.
We want to ensure that there is an adequate supply of local building stone and slate to help maintain the distinctive buildings and settlement character of the Lake District, and of high value industrial minerals which are of local and national importance.
We will achieve this by supporting:
1. applications for building stone and slate extraction where it:
2. applications for high purity limestone extraction where it:
3. applications for general aggregate extraction and processing only where the time period of planning permission is to be extended and not a physical extension to the area of extraction.
In all cases proposals must demonstrate:
We will not support new mineral sites for quarrying and mining.
We will not support the extraction of hydrocarbons.
[3.25.02] Horses have been kept in the Lake District for centuries for both working and recreation use. There are semi-feral herds of Fell Ponies that are associated particularly with farms and they form an important part of the cultural heritage of the Lake District. The majority of horses are now kept for recreational purposes, and the use of land for keeping horses is a relatively common feature in the Lake District particularly on the edge of settlements where individual or a small number of horses are kept in a field. There are limited economic benefits associated with such small-scale equestrian activities of this type. It is also becoming increasingly common to see other livestock being kept on a non-commercial basis, such as llamas and alpacas. Similarly there are limited economic benefits, yet potential for negative impacts resulting from buildings and structures required. There are very few commercial establishments such as liveries, commercial/ racing stables, or equestrian centres, however, these do contribute to the rural economy and help to sustain it.
[3.25.03] New facilities can have a negative impact on the rural nature of the Lake District by adversely affecting its landscape character and natural beauty by virtue of their appearance, scale, materials or design. Individually such developments may seem inconsequential, but cumulatively over time they can significantly alter the character of an area and the nature and structure of farming as smaller parcels of more productive land are bought for non-commercial agricultural use.
[3.25.02] Horses have been kept in the Lake District for centuries for both working and recreation use. There are semi-feral herds of Fell Ponies that are associated particularly with farms and they form an important part of the cultural heritage of the Lake District. The majority of horses are now kept for recreational purposes, and the use of land for keeping horses is a relatively common feature in the Lake District particularly on the edge of settlements where individual or a small number of horses are kept in a field. There are limited economic benefits associated with such small-scale equestrian activities of this type. It is also becoming increasingly common to see other livestock being kept on a non-commercial basis, such as llamas and alpacas. Similarly there are limited economic benefits, yet potential for negative impacts resulting from buildings and structures required. There are very few commercial establishments such as liveries, commercial/ racing stables, or equestrian centres, however, these do contribute to the rural economy and help to sustain it.
[3.25.03] New facilities can have a negative impact on the rural nature of the Lake District by adversely affecting its landscape character and natural beauty by virtue of their appearance, scale, materials or design. Individually such developments may seem inconsequential, but cumulatively over time they can significantly alter the character of an area and the nature and structure of farming as smaller parcels of more productive land are bought for non-commercial agricultural use.
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