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Application submitted to designate Gib Hill as Local Nature Reserve
Published: Friday, 21st April 2023
Pendle Borough Council has today (Friday 21 April) submitted an application to Natural England to designate Gib Hill as a Local Nature Reserve.
This application reflects the Council’s commitment to preserving the land above Nelson and Colne as a Local Nature Reserve to conserve precious ecology and for everyone to enjoy.
The recent decision to withdraw the planning application was taken by Council staff with no input from councillors.
This was done to allow further work to be completed on the application and it’s expected the updated plans will be resubmitted in the coming weeks.
This will ensure that it is as comprehensive as possible and is in line with the Management Plan and reflects its objectives around visiting and access.
It in no way undermines the Council’s ongoing commitment to the scheme and the future of Gib Hill as a Local Nature Reserve.
The Council is very excited to create a Local Nature Reserve which is within walking distance of 3,385 children and young people from seven educational establishments.
The 39 acres at Gib Hill will more than double the acreage devoted to Local Nature Reserves in Pendle.
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