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Dartmoor National Park Authority
Business Plan 2019 - 2020
April 2019
Contents
Section 1 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Section 2 Vision for Dartmoor National Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How we will deliver for Dartmoor National Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Section 3 Our Business Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The way we work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Measuring progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The work of the Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Key actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 4 Funding and Expenditure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sources of funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Projected expenditure 2019 - 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Section 1
Welcome
2019 is the 70th anniversary of the legislation correlation between the Authority’s priorities
that provided for the designation of National and those identified through consultation
Parks in England and Wales. The National and engagement in the preparation of the
Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 Management Plan.
has shaped the British countryside and is
arguably as important a framework as the We seek to sustain Dartmoor’s natural
National Health Service – providing for areas environment and to conserve its cultural and
to be conserved and enjoyed by the public, historic environment, promote the enjoyment
delivering public benefits and ensuring our and understanding of the National Park and
‘green and pleasant land’ remains part of our foster the well-being of local communities.
national identity. This can be summarised as: Sustain, Enjoy
and Prosper – the three themes that guide
The architects and authors of the 1949 Act our work. We want to hand on to future
are to be applauded for their vision. In generations a Dartmoor that is a living,
2019 we face a new set of challenges and working landscape that can be enjoyed by all.
opportunities: the decline of biodiversity,
climate change, an uncertain future for The Government has published an ambitious
farming, a changing role for our towns plan for the environment – “A Green Future:
and villages, an ageing population and the Our 25 Year Plan to Improve the Environment”
potential for increasing visitor numbers. The and an “8 Point Plan for National Parks”. Our
Government has commissioned a review of Business Plan responds to this agenda and
National Parks which will report in 2019. We demonstrates how, through key actions and
are clear that National Parks have been a service delivery, we are maintaining and
success and something the nation should be enhancing the environment and providing
proud of but there is also scope to do more to people with opportunities to enjoy it and
manage and enhance our National Parks and improve their health and well-being. We
provide opportunities for all parts of society are also contributing to the Government’s
to enjoy, understand and cherish these special Industrial Strategy and productivity agenda
places. We hope that the Government’s through our support for local businesses
review will provide the tools and resources and a desire to see enhanced environmental
to sustain and enhance our National Parks for productivity.
another 70 plus years.
Our challenge is to work, in partnership, to
Our ambition is to act as a powerful and conserve Dartmoor’s special qualities; enable
effective enabler and advocate for Dartmoor people to enjoy them, and to do this in ways
National Park, working with others to deliver which help develop understanding of the
a National Park that is thriving, inspirational National Park and contribute to the local
and valued. The Business Plan sets out what economy. We look forward to working with
this means in practice and how we will seek you to deliver this Business Plan and the
to achieve it. It supports the wider National Vision for Dartmoor National Park.
Park Management Plan (Your Dartmoor),
currently under review, which sets out a long-
term vision for the National Park, for the
Authority and our partners. There is a close Bill Hitchins Kevin Bishop
Chairman Chief Executive
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Section 2
Vision for Dartmoor National Park
The National Park Developing the Plan The Plan Delivering the Plan
Dartmoor, an inspirational place where, in 2034:
n The natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage are conserved, sustained
and enhanced
n Local people and visitors enjoy and learn more about the National Park
n Local communities and businesses prosper and benefit from Dartmoor’s
human and natural resources
The National Park is an exemplar in delivering a range of public benefits, and leading the
way in developing new approaches and thinking1.
1 Dartmoor National Park Management Plan 2014 – 2019 www.yourdartmoor.org
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Section 2
How we will deliver for Dartmoor National Park
“We will act as an enabler and advocate for Dartmoor National
Park; working with others to deliver a National Park that is thriving,
inspirational and valued”
By this we mean:
Enabler Making things happen
Generating and receiving ideas
Experimenting and learning
Prepared to take managed risks
Advocate Raise the profile
The voice for Dartmoor National Park
Lead by example
Others From local communities to Ministers
Thriving From local businesses, farming, biodiversity to cultural heritage and
local services
Inspirational Through the work we do, and the special qualities of the National
Park, inspire people to:
n Engage, enjoy and help look after the National Park;
n Support and demonstrate how to live differently
(i.e. within environmental limits);
n Encourage people to try new things, learn more.
Valued Support for the National Park
Recognition by local communities, visitors, Government and
partners of the importance of the National Park and the work of
the Authority
In addition a number of core values will underpin the way in which we work.
We will:
n Ensure that our relationships with the public, partners and each other are
founded on honesty, transparency, impartiality and consistency, demonstrating
equality and fairness in everything that we do and being open to challenge.
n Value the people who work for Dartmoor - our staff, Members, and volunteers
and seek to involve, empower and develop them.
n Place the environment at the heart of everything we do.
Dartmoor National Park Authority • Business Plan 2019 - 2020 5Section 3
Our Business Plan
Dartmoor National Park Authority is a small organisation with limited resources available to
fulfil our two statutory purposes to:
n Conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the
National Park.
n Promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special
qualities of the area by the public.
In carrying out this work, we are also required to:
n Seek to foster the economic and social well-being of local communities within
the National Park.
Much of the work we do is undertaken in partnership with others in order to achieve the
best outcomes for Dartmoor National Park, the people who live and work here and those
who visit this special place. Our partners range from our constituent authorities (Devon
County Council, West Devon Borough Council, Teignbridge District Council, South Hams
District Council and Mid-Devon District Council) to environmental NGOs, landowners and
community groups.
The Business Plan includes key actions that are co-funded through the Heritage Lottery
Fund Landscape Partnership scheme – Moor than meets the eye and being managed by the
Authority.
The priorities in the Business Plan are led by our requirements to meet outcome targets in
Your Dartmoor – the National Park Management Plan, but are also informed by Government
(in particular the 25 Year Environment Plan, 8 Point Plan for National Parks and the Industrial
Strategy/productivity agenda); the views of Members and staff; and the residents of
Dartmoor National Park (through, for example, the Management Plan Steering Group,
National Park Forum, Dartmoor Farmers’ Forum and Dartmoor Access Forum).
Due to the strong link to the National Park Management Plan, this Business Plan carries the
same headline themes of Sustain, Enjoy and Prosper.
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The way we work
Whilst our work is presented under three themes: Sustain, Enjoy and Prosper our overall
goal is to work in an integrated way (often with partners) to ensure that each work area or
priority action considers and delivers across all three themes. A project might be focused
on sustaining the natural environment, but we will always look to ensure we consider and
deliver links with the prosperity and enjoyment themes; and vice versa.
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Measuring progress
At the end of each financial year, the Authority completes an annual performance review
which contains information about the progress made in delivering the actions in the Business
Plan, together with achievement against a comprehensive set of performance indicators.
Dartmoor National Park Authority • Business Plan 2019 - 2020 7Section 3
The work of the Authority
This plan sets out the key strategic actions we will develop in 2019/20 in support of our
priorities. Our core business continues on a daily basis, this includes:
Sustain
Helping to conserve and enhance the biodiversity, cultural heritage and landscape
Undertaking, researching Over 26% of Dartmoor is of international
and monitoring Dartmoor’s importance for biodiversity.
biodiversity, cultural heritage There is also an extensive network of County
and landscape Wildlife Sites.
Implementing practical Over 1,000 Scheduled Monuments.
conservation and enhancement Most important area of Bronze Age archaeology
works for biodiversity, cultural in Western Europe.
heritage and landscape. Remove or reduce risk to over 10 Scheduled
Monuments a year through proactive
management, advice and volunteer effort.
Offering advice and supporting We are actively working to restore natural
conservation on Dartmoor processes on Dartmoor such as natural flood
through practical projects and management and peatland restoration.
partnership working
Enjoy
Providing opportunities for people to enjoy the countryside and contribute to health and
wellbeing
Managing and maintaining 734km public rights of way and 85% classified
footpaths and open access land easy to use.
46,663ha of open access land land.
Operating 3 visitor centres 190,000 visitors to Visitor Centres.
and a number of car parks and
public toilets
Providing opportunities for Over 8,000 volunteer days organised or
people to learn more skills supported.
through volunteering
Supporting formal education 1,400 school children involved in formal
and life-long learning educational trips.
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Prosper
Supporting our local communities and the rural economy
Enabling development that is Circa. 600 planning applications per year.
‘good for Dartmoor’ through
our role as the local planning
authority
Providing business support 90% of Dartmoor is used for farming.
and training to over 350 hill
farmers through the Dartmoor
Hill Farm project
Championing better Securing funding for a wireless superfast
communication networks broadband network that should ensure that
over 90% of Dartmoor premises have access to
superfast broadband.
Be an excellent organisation
Being an efficient and effective organisation that works with partners to deliver the best
outcome for Dartmoor
Ensuring our financial 99% of invoices paid on time.
processes are robust and
suppliers are paid within 30
days
Bringing in excess of £4.5m Every pound spent by the Authority generates over
each year to Dartmoor (in £4.00 for the local economy.
terms of funding for our core
work and other partnership
projects)
Managing our own estate, Higher Uppacott is a rare example of a medieval
including the Higher Uppacott longhouse with an unaltered shippon (cattle
Grade 1 Listed Building and shelter).
areas of open moorland such Haytor is one of the most visited parts of the
as Haytor National Park – over 70,000 visits per annum, it
is also an important habitat for moorland bird
species.
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Key actions
Business Plan Link to 8 Link to 25 Year
Key action to deliver our priorities 2019/20 Target start date Target end date Funding
priorities Point Plan Environment Plan
P P
1 Ensure that the new Environmental Land Management System (ELMS) will be good for P1 Started 2024 Part funded.
Dartmoor. P2 Project bid
for Defra
Outcomes sought – A system that reflects Dartmoor’s Special qualities and provides scope to P3
funds
maintain and enhance a wide array of public benefits. A role for the Authority in co-designing P4 submitted
the system and facilitating in its delivery through advice. P5
P P
2 An enhanced Visitor Centre at Postbridge. P1 Started 2020 Subject to
P3 external
Outcomes sought – An enhanced National Park Visitor Centre at Postbridge which will enable funding
us to better interpret the archaeological and cultural importance of Dartmoor, support local P4
economic development and enhance peoples’ experience of the National Park. P5
P P
3 Revised Management Plan for Dartmoor National Park. P1 Started 2020 Funded
Outcome sought – A Management Plan that is owned and supported by stakeholders, outlines a P2
clear vision for the National Park and provides a framework for partnership working. P3
P4
P5
P P
4 Local Plan. P1 Started 2020 Funded
Outcome sought – An adopted Local Plan that (together with the Management Plan) provides P2
a framework for the future development and management of the National Park, helps deliver P3
National Park purposes and vibrant communities. P4
P5
P P
5 Peatland Restoration. P1 Started 2021 Funded
Outcomes sought – Restoration and enhancement of 276ha of peatland on Dartmoor.
Priorities key:
n P1 Conservation of the natural and historic environment n P2 Work to support sustainable farming systems n P3 Promote a positive experience of Dartmoor National Park for residents and visitors
n P4 Work towards ensuring Dartmoor has a thriving local economy n P5 Improve support to and engagement with local communities n P6 Be an excellent organisation
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Business Plan Link to 8 Link to 25 Year
Key action to deliver our priorities 2019/20 Target start date Target end date Funding
priorities Point Plan Environment Plan
P P
6 Common Cause. P1 Started Funded project Funding for
P2 finishes development
Outcomes sought – Model for development and delivery of shared local visions to deliver a December 2019. phase.
range of public benefits; improved public understanding of commoning. Contribute to thinking P3
Delivery phase Delivery
about ELMS. P5
subject to dependant
further funding on further
funding
P P
7 Natural Flood Risk Management. P1 November 2018 2021 Funded
Outcomes sought – Test natural approaches to flood management that deliver a range of public
benefits in a way that supports the farming/land owning community. Contribute to national
thinking on Environmental Land Management System.
P P
8 Dartmoor Hill Farm Project. P1 Started Funded until Funded
P2 January 2020
Outcome sought – Support for farm businesses across the National Park to help them deliver
a range of public goods as part of a sustainable business and promote effective collaboration. P4
Seek funding to secure the Project beyond 2020.
P P
9 Love Moor Life. P1 Started Ongoing Funded but
P2 (evaluate in sponsorship
Outcomes sought – Changed behaviour of all visitors, locals and tourists, by improved 2019/20) and other
understanding of Dartmoor and its special qualities leading to reduced number of incidents and P3
income beign
bylaw offences. P5 sought
P P
10 Pathways Project. P3 Started Ongoing Subject to
P4 external
Outcomes sought – Access routes and associated infrastructure that is of high quality, easy to funding
use and helps support the Dartmoor economy P5
P P
11 Junior and Youth Rangers. P3 Started Ongoing Funded
Outcomes sought – A Junior and Youth Ranger programme that provides young people with an P5
enjoyable experience and a better understanding of the National Park; nurturing the skills and
passion for participants to be ambassadors for Dartmoor and building a long term relationship
between the young people, Dartmoor and the Authority.
Priorities key:
n P1 Conservation of the natural and historic environment n P2 Work to support sustainable farming systems n P3 Promote a positive experience of Dartmoor National Park for residents and visitors
n P4 Work towards ensuring Dartmoor has a thriving local economy n P5 Improve support to and engagement with local communities n P6 Be an excellent organisation
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Business Plan Link to 8 Link to 25 Year
Key action to deliver our priorities 2019/20 Target start date Target end date Funding
priorities Point Plan Environment Plan
P
12 Year of Green Action. P1 January 2019 December 2019 Funded
Outcomes sought – More people engaged in a wider range of activities to monitor, conserve or P3
enhance the environment. Make links with Love Moor Life to help embed behavioural change. P5
P6
P
13 Terrific Towns and Vital Villages. P4 Started TBD Officer time
P5 funded
Outcome sought – Local business networks that will help promote their towns/villages,
increased footfall and spend for local businesses and enjoyable visitor experiences.
P
14 Developing the food economy. P2 Started 2020 Officer time
P4 funded
Outcomes sought – Programme of activity to help promote and develop the local food
economy. P5
P P
15 Moor Otters 2. P1 April 2019 Summer 2020 Project
P3 management
Outcome sought – A public arts trail that raises income for National Park projects, supports local funded
businesses, helps engage new audiences and raises the profile of the National Park. P4
P5
P6
P
16 Support the development of new apprenticeship standards working alongside National Park P6 Ongoing Ongoing Funded
Authorities.
Maintain rolling programme of apprentices across the Authority to support service delivery and
business need.
Outcome sought – Supporting people into work through skills development, training and
relevant experience. Support for the Authority’s service delivery.
17 Contribute to Government reviews and policy. P6 Ongoing Glover Review Funded
due to report
Outcome sought – A policy and funding framework that supports National Parks and the work late 2019
of the Authorities and provides for the future enhancement of Dartmoor National Park.
Priorities key:
n P1 Conservation of the natural and historic environment n P2 Work to support sustainable farming systems n P3 Promote a positive experience of Dartmoor National Park for residents and visitors
n P4 Work towards ensuring Dartmoor has a thriving local economy n P5 Improve support to and engagement with local communities n P6 Be an excellent organisation
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Business Plan Link to 8 Link to 25 Year
Key action to deliver our priorities 2019/20 Target start date Target end date Funding
priorities Point Plan Environment Plan
P P
18 Parishscapes 2. P1 January 2020 Subject to Scoping and
P3 external bid writing
Outcome sought – A funded scheme to help communities deliver projects that enhance the partnership funded
environment and/or people’s understanding of it. P4
funding
P5
P P
19 Moor than meets the eye. P1 Current scheme Funded
P2 ends December
Outcome sought – A lasting legacy of environmental enhancement, improved visitor facilities, 2019
community engagement, volunteering, wider understanding, visitor management and P3
continued partnership working.
P
20 Partnerships. P1 Ongoing Subject to Projects
P6 funding dependent
Outcome sought – Continue to develop our partnership working with a specific focus on local on funding
Universities to benefit from their research and expert knowledge. Work with Exeter University
on Phase 2 of the SWEEP programme subject to funding.
Priorities key:
n P1 Conservation of the natural and historic environment n P2 Work to support sustainable farming systems n P3 Promote a positive experience of Dartmoor National Park for residents and visitors
n P4 Work towards ensuring Dartmoor has a thriving local economy n P5 Improve support to and engagement with local communities n P6 Be an excellent organisation
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s of funding 2019/20
es
Funding and Expenditure
3,825,865
385,197
579,162
Grants 180,686
Sources of funding 4,970,910
iture £
2019/20
vation of NE 8% 412,542 8.30% 8
vation of CH 5% National Park Grant
226,443(NPG) direct from5 Defra
4.56% 3,825,865
tion Management 10% 500,612 10.07% 10
From Reserves 385,197
ing Understanding 20% 966,766 19.45% 20
s, estates & volunteers
Income 14%
through 704,862
sales, fees,14.18% 14
charges & treasury management 579,162
pment Management 10% 514,855 10.36% 10
Other Grants 180,686
d Planning 5% 264,930 5.33% 5
ate & democraticTotal
core 7% 336,355
Funds Available 6.77% 7 4,970,910
es & Support Services 19% 928,100 18.67% 19
fund 2% 115,445 2.32% 2
4,970,910 100.00% 100
Projected expenditure 2019 - 2020
Projected Expenditure 2019/20
n Conservation of the Natural Environment (8%)
n Conservation of the Cultural Heritage (5%)
Conservati
n Recreation Management (10%)
Conservati
n Promoting Understanding
Recreation (20%)
Promoting
n Rangers, Estates & Volunteers (14%)
Rangers, e
n Development Management (10%)
Developme
n Forward Planning (5%)
Forward Pl
n Corporate &Corporate
Democratic Core (7%)
Premises &
n Premises & Support
Project fun
Services (19%)
n Project Fund (2%)
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