Agenda item

Tim Nicholson, PDNPA Transport Policy Planner, updated members on the Active Travel programme.

·       A sub group of the PDLAF had been formed.

·       A draft active travel plan was approved at the May 2025 Authority Meeting.

·       An economic business case and feasibility study has been developed with the aim to secure funding.

Tim further updated members on the Local Plan consultation, due to start in November 2025.  Of particular interest to the PDLAF:

·        The National Park currently safeguards land on the Monsal Trail and Trans Pennine Trail for future rail development.  From the 2024 Local Plan stakeholder consultation feedback, it is proposed that safeguarding will be dropped for both trails in order to secure their recreational use. 

·        There will be a further proposal to safeguard land between Bakewell and Rowsley, and between Buxton and the Goyt Valley, for potential trail use.

·        The Recreation Hub policy is out for consultation.

Action:  Local Plan consultation details to be circulated to PDLAF members.