New Forest National Park Authority Local Plan Regulation 19
11. Monitoring and Implementation Monitoring 11.1
The National Park Authority produces a Monitoring Report on an annual basis to assess the effectiveness of the Local Plan policies and to consider whether they are achieving the intended objectives and targets, or if trends indicate that an early review of one or more policies is necessary. Reference is also made to the relevant organisations that influence the implementation of these policies, particularly where these are taken forward in other plans and strategies.
11.2
In addition, the Authority is required to publish a State of the Park Report, describing any changes to the condition of the National Park through the monitoring of indicators relating to objectives in the New Forest National Park Management Plan. This document provides data and background information to set the context for the implementation of the Local Plan policies. Implementation and delivery
11.3
There are numerous key organisations involved in the day-to-day administration and management of the National Park. Many are statutory agencies with responsibilities covering a wider geographical area (such as the county councils, Natural England, Forestry England and the Environment Agency), others are local land managers or service providers (including the district and borough councils). Parish and Town Councils also have an important role in many aspects of management at a local level and in reflecting the wider views of their communities.
11.4
Although the Local Plan anticipates a relatively limited level of development in the National Park up to 2043, the detailed assessment of infrastructure needs is set out in the Authority’s Infrastructure Delivery Plan. Cross-boundary issues
11.5
The importance of cross-boundary partnership work is critical to the functioning of the National Park. Close working relationships with neighbouring authorities have been developed and fostered under the ‘duty to co-operate’, as originally introduced through the Localism Act 2011. This will continue, facilitating a more integrated approach to a variety of cross-boundary issues such as the provision of green infrastructure, habitat protection, and housing provision.
11.6
In particular, Chapter 6 clarifies that the Authority will work with Natural England and other local authorities, as well as with a range of relevant stakeholders, to develop a strategic approach to prevent adverse effects on internationally designated nature conservation sites from recreational pressures. As part of any strategic approach, it will be important to monitor potential effects to ensure that any mitigation measures are effective.
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