Publications and plans

Home Authority Publications and plans

Learn about us, what we do and how we operate

This is where you can find the main plans, reports and policies that we publish as the Lake District National Park Authority.

derwent isle on a bright day. still lake surface reflecting distant fells

Who we are and what we do

Ullswater at sunset, blue sky with white clouds, orange glowing fells reflected in the water

What we spend, how we spend it

How we make decisions

Aerial view of lake Windermere at sunset/ Purple blue lake, green woodland and fields, brown fells and buildings surrounding the lake. Motorised, sailing and small boats on the water.

Our policies and procedures

Plans and reports

landscape view of the Northern fells from Catbells at early sunset

Partnership Plan

This is a joint Management Plan for the Lake District – reflecting its position as a National Park and a World Heritage Site.

landscape view of kendal town and the surrounding farm fields with purple wildflowers and trees at sunset

Business Plan

The Business Plan shows our contribution to delivering the Partnership’s Plan, and key actions to manage the National Park Authority.

lush green grass, white wild flowers, trees and distant fells surrounding a calm, reflective lake. sunny day with a few white clouds

State of the Park Report

The State of the Park Report is a comprehensive assessment of the Lake District’s current condition to highlight the successes and vulnerabilities that lie within this special landscape.

misty landscape view of borrowdale valley, backdrop fells, foreground autumnal woodland and keswick town

Local Plan

The Local Plan 2020 to 2035 sets out the strategy for all new development in the Lake District.

two semi-detached modern slate and lime wash rural houses on a quiet street with fells in the back drop

Design Code

The Design Code as a Supplementary Planning Document, setting out a number of design specifications for new developments in the Lake District.

looking down single land street with rural houses on left and right, fell in backdrop

Planning policy

Our local planning policies are the starting point to determine all planning applications for proposed development within the National Park. This includes Neighbourhood Plans, Supplementary Planning Documents and whole estate plans.