Peak District National Park communities are thriving and sustainable places where all generations can live healthy and fulfilled lives.

The Peak District National Park is a living, working landscape with a resident population of around 38,000. In pursuing its purposes, the National Park Authority has a statutory duty to foster its communities' economic and social well-being. Characteristic settlements with strong communities and traditions are one of the Peak District's special qualities and are integral to the life and management of the National Park. Click for more info on Aim Four (opens new window).

An understanding of what is envisaged by "thriving and sustainable communities" has been reached with partners and parishes. Click here (opens new window) for this definition. Therefore, our ambition is to support and promote sustainable communities to conserve and enhance the special qualities. This will focus on future proofing our actions through long term protection of land and property uses, embedding climate change principles, and supporting the use of new technology.

There are two objectives which seek to help communities to thrive by:

• Objective 10
  improving opportunities for affordable housing and connection to services
• Objective 11
  promote appropriate economic growth opportunities