Farming

The Solway Coast is a farmed landscape which reflects traditional farming practices and more recent changes brought about by innovation and a response to agricultural policies brought forward to improve food productivity. Its climate is influenced by prevailing south-westerly winds which bring a regular supply of rainfall, which, when combined with fertile soils, is ideal […]

Planning

On 22 November 2023 all designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England and Wales became ‘National Landscapes’. However, the designation in legal and policy terms is still AONB.   An AONB is a national designation recognised in the planning system. These are landscapes of high landscape quality, with the same level of protection […]