Grand designs in the spotlight

2018 award winners: (clockwise from top left) Best Conservation Project – Ashford Mill; Best Residential – Contour House; Best Non-Residential – Chatsworth Stickyard; Best Contribution to the National Park Landscape – Heart of Hathersage.

PLANNING AWARDS 2020 – celebrating great design in the Peak District National Park

Could you help us to celebrate some of the Peak District’s finest planning projects? The Peak District National Park Authority is to host its Planning Awards later this year.

The awards will recognise and reward outstanding developments, where extra consideration has been taken to make a positive contribution to the special qualities of the National Park.

The competition will be open for entries from 1st May to 11th September – and nominations will be invited in five categories.

The awards ceremony is hosted by Thornbridge Hall on the evening of 19th November and winners will receive awards beautifully handcrafted from Derbyshire Fossil Limestone, donated by Natural Stone Sales Ltd. John Scott, director of conservation and planning for the Peak District National Park Authority, said: “We’re looking for exemplar projects which showcase creative and sustainable designs within the National Park.

“Following the positive feedback from our last awards in 2018, we have created a new residential category to recognise excellence in extension designs.

“As well as individual and business nominations, we are very keen to hear from parish councils and groups who have been involved in developing community facilities or recognise the wider benefits from a development or landscape enhancement.

“Designs don’t have to be to a grand scale, so long as they have been done well and thought has gone into how a scheme enhances the National Park.”

The five awards categories

• Best Residential – conversion or new build • Best Residential Extension • Best Non-Residential – agricultural, commercial, quarries, public buildings • Best Conservation Project – any development relating to a heritage asset • Best Contribution to the National Park Landscape – landscaping scheme relating to any other development, including agricultural and community developments, quarry restoration and infrastructure projects.

New for you in National Park visitor centres

The branded rCups are available in sky blue, black and olive green.

For your little explorers A new online shop Let your children’s imagination run wild with our new National Park Explorer T-shirt (£10). Available in a choice of purple or sapphire blue and suitable for ages 3 to 13, we all know a little explorer who would love to get out there and ‘tick off’ all these creatures! As spring and summer is almost upon us, we’re celebrating with some brand new additions to our Peak District ranges. Wherever you find yourself in the National Park, our visitor centre staff are ready with a warm welcome. The National Park online shop where you can find everything from walking guides, books, cycling jerseys, national park souvenirs and our exclusive tartan collection is taking on a fresh new look. www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/shop National Park Explorer T-shirt, £10.

New branded rCup, £12.

Ditch the plastic Show your support in helping us strive to achieve a #PlasticFreePeakDistrict with our new branded rCup (£12) – the world’s first reusable coffee cup made from used paper cups. Stylish, yet practical, these 12oz/340ml cups are leak proof and great for keeping things hotter, or cooler, for longer. Perfect for those long walks and cycle rides along the trails.

Available in sky blue, black and olive green from our visitor centres now.

Latest news & offers

Sign up now to receive emails containing exclusive offers, special sales and all the latest news from our visitor and bike hire centres across the National Park and camping at North Lees. It only takes a few moments and you are free to customise your preferences. Sign up at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/signup