ABSTRACT

Land-use planning for rural leisure has a large number of elements. At its core is the local-authority sector which has a statutory responsibility for the strategic planning of recreation through structure plans (by county councils and in two instances national park authorities). This sector is also responsible for the implementation of recreation policies through local plans (produced by county councils and all national parks, but principally district councils) and additionally in national parks, the implementation of policies and the management of recreation and access through national park plans.