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, \ Candidate Sites

\ Residential c::::::::J National Pari<Villages CE2J NationalParkRuralSettlements

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The purpose of the Barbados National Park Plan is to establish policies to guide future land use and development within the National Parle

'The National Park Boundary shown on the National Park Land Use Schedule, the Open Space System and the Physical Development Plan Amended 2003 incorporates both a land and marine component. This boundary' was identified based on:

the National Park boundary s.l]()··~}VI1 III me Physical Development Plan Amended 1986

local residents.

with the Integrated \'\/111 generate detailed

findings,

t11~; ~;r()1111(1. Appendix E contains H. detailed uescnpuon of the Nanonai Park Boundary.

set out in a. Ol1H,X:tl',??'s, and analysis

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'''A Framework: Land Use Designations and Policy Development in support of a National Park";

"Guidelines for the Management and Operation the Barbados National Park and Other Natural Heritage Conservation Areas";

"The National Park Development Plan",

'The goals and objectives for the National Park were developed through a process of intensive consultation with a wide range of orga­nizations, agencies and individuals, both within government and from the private sector.

,a)

"- To conserve and enhance the character <:1110. of the landscape and marine resources in the inoludinz all features of natural and cultural heritage.

system based on an ecosvstcrn approach.

C} To foster all awareness ofthe value of the NationalPark to the daily lives of residents of Barbados.

(1) To ensure that the use and management of the JaIlcl and marine resources in the Park is of a. sustainable nature and is S11IJplYtti\Tt:.

the social and economic development of local communities.

e) To establish a strong presumption against activities which conflict with or are detrimental to the landscape, and environ­menta] qualities that led to National Park designation,

f) To provide opportunities for passive recreation and to promote an understanding and. enjoyment of the special qualities of the Park

a) To conserve and enhance:

i) the biodiversity of the area including terrestrial and

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marine ecosystems, habitats and species;

ii) landforms, geomorphological features and reef

iii) the qualities of wilderness and solitude;

the traditional patterns of resource use and management;

features and buildings of architectural, historical and archaeological significance;

vi) the village settlement pattern;

water resources;

b) to protect the distinctive character and appearance of each of the Park's five terrestrial landscape zones:

(3) to 1J11iJ:[})"\le understanding of the role aJ1Cl purpose of the National Park to the population at large;

to create and support opportunities for sustainable local economic development through:

1) rural toUriS111;

iii) environmentally ,,,P',,,,H',vP fanning and fishing activities;

iv)

amenity and community upgrading

"vi) touring and guiding opportunities:

e) to focus future residential development m the villages of Belleplaine, Bathsheba and. Boscobelle so as to conserve the rural character of the landscape, while enhancing the amenity and economic health of these villages;

f) to regulate and control the siting and design ofresidential development and to define limitations to the extent of random settlement;

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g) to redefine limitations on mineral extraction, specifically to those locations where are no alternative sources use of the resource is in the national interest;

11) to require restoration of' mineral at the earliest possible date and to

i) to develop El11 ecosystem approach to decision making 111 the area that encompasses the terrestrial and marine environment;

j) to designate the Park ~s most 1!11I)t1Ttaj]t natural features in.tile Heritage Conservation Area' designation in order to

secure their protection;

respects its speciar environmental qualities and.rwhere possioie, and economic benefits local communities;

and awareness of recreational opportunities, of' its and engender '::>'_"~':!J'--"_t" C,C*11til11I(5(11)r'l)te(~ti()11of>'the area...

\})l(~11 as section. The locations

m the National Park:

shown on Map 1~) will be ()I)CIl space. conservation

11 ~~2~ 1..2 Urban uses as residential Sll"IJc]j-\.71Si()JJs) industries. commercial development, services and tourist..·r(~latt~(l

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development be directed to the National Park Villages, Notwithstanding the small-scale tourist accommodat­Ions Ina)" be permitted within exisnng buildings 111

to existing sporadic or isolated development, or extensions to ribbon development along discouraged within the National Park.

siting and design of all new developments Park should be 1J] keeping with their

patternsv and should not detract from the character and quality of the National Park landscapes.

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will .113.\/:':3 a. significant negative impact i-nh'i:'l",-,:-sn,·)n Areas or Cultural Heritage

be demonstrated that

Conservation Areas are 5(;1. out if} ~4-~~3~~~ ofthe Physical Development Plan ./\111el1(It~{1 ~2{)()3 ~ Land TJ S~"3

impact on the National Park a11(1 t() identify ways m which thismight be mitigated or avoided. 111 particular, consideration should be to

opportunitie» that may be to renegotiate or amend existing planning approvals 50 that they conform more closely to the policies of National Park contained within the Physical Development Plan Amended 2003.

key tourist and other attractionsin the Sf~t out in Section B of the National Park Development Plan, These strategies provide a guideline for assessing new development proposals in these areas,

11.2.1,8 Community Imorovement Plans for the National Park Villages, which address potential community improvement projects (including tourism-oriented projects) in detail) are

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also incorporated into Section B of the National Park Development Plan. The Community 1111prOVe111ent Plans establish a coordinated framework for improving the physical amenity of National Park Villages, and strengthen­ing the potential for appropriately-scaled economic and tourism development in these villages. More detailed design guidelines for new development in these villages will be incorporated into future Community Plans for each village.

At one time agriculture was a predominant land use in the National Park.. Although agriculture is still an important land use and economic activity the focus has changed over time from plantation-scale production to grazing, vegetable and fruit production. 'Thepurpose of this designation is to:

preserve the existing agriculturalland base for agricultural open space or passive recreational

encourage the adoption of more environmentally sustainable rorms agriculture;

ensure that new agricultural buildings are compatible with visual and landscape objectives the National Park

Agricultural areas shall be used primarily for agriculture; and tarm­related uses. The establishment of other of uses in agricultural areas shall be strictly limited.

The Agricultural policies Section of the Physical IJC\lel()IJItlCIlt Plan Amended ~2{)(}3 s11eJ.Jl to the Agricultural designation in the Park

b) In addition, the policies shall also apply:

I} 'The Government will develop agricultural outreach and

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education programs to promote environmentally sensitive and sustainable farming practices. Particular attention should be given to:

1) the provision of guidance and advice on grazing practices;

2) sustainable management of woodland and scrub vegetation;

3) use of agricultural practices that win promote soil conservation.

The Chief Town Planner, m consultation with the Environment Div-ision, Ministry of Housing.Lands and the Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, shall review applications for new development to ensure that they do not have an adverse impact on the landscape of

National Park, and that their scale.siting and design complements the natural landscape of the National Park.

Barbados' forests could he one of the Island's most valuable resources by providing prime wildlife habitat and contributing to ecological

helping to purify the conserve soil and retain groundwater: helping to stabilize and erosion-prone soils; con­tributing to the quality of the Park; and providing fuel, lumber, food and material for the production of handicrafts. Almost all of the emerging and remaining forested areas are found in the National Park. The purpose of this designation is to:

identify forested areas which require a high degree of preservation due to their role as high-quality wildlife habitat or due to the mix of rare or indigenous vegetation;

identify existing/emerging forests or potential linkages between forests in which preservation should 1)(; encouraged;

to restrict new development and building 111 forested areas of the National Parle

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National Park infests are divided into categories including:

OS6 .. Barbados National Forest Candidate

Existing forest;

Emergin tS

T:"H'fH~f r";a.lj V'/oods-an E~xarnpl~~ of the nativeforest COVt::" D'~ BarbadDs

a. t~ nvironrne11tal

'The an designatiOIL be; subject to

policies ot tneir UI1(1~~rl)/iJJE; 11S(~ designation, as -\~....ell ss tile following IJ(JU cics:

a) The Environment Division, Ministry of Housing.I..~3Jl(Js HJJcl Environment will undertake a. program to assess the environmen­

this study. the canomar....'''· sites identified on the National Park Land

Forestedh~nBid8 near Tun'1er Hcd~ \:\:'vodsby The three highest-rated sites will ne designated as National Forests. The National Forests will be preserved 111 natural states and will be protected frorn incompatible development. The Environment Di vision~rvlinistry of Housing.I....ands and the Environment will prepare a detailed multi-year management plan, which will focus on enhancing the and scenic quality these forests.

c) The government will ensure that appropriate funding will be made available to implement the recommendations of the management plan.

d) Pending the completion of the assessment program set out In

Section J1.2.3.2 the following interim policies will apply to National Forest Candidate Sites:

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The Natlonal Pad< has G:any EHTlBr~}jngfon~sts.

i) uses permitted on these will include conservation, forestry) crop and fruit production, and grazing in unforested

the Govermncnt will develop agricultural outreach and education programs to promote environmentally sensitive and sustainable :!1i11111ng practices in these areas, and to ensure that the quality of forest stands is not compromised;

iii) permits will be required to undertake tree cutting and

National

and the policies of the underlying

of

~:;astun:~ ~~nd other ~3ust::ilnabl$ ag:'1cui·· tur8; praGt~cE:S ,::H'{~ cornpat!ole 'tv!th 1;)n:~s1~~.

Existing v"~,-·~<-,,,n..<.u SDeC~l(~So ages and habitats,

areas characterised b~y a

l-, .,.,.>.<:,,-.,-.-q"l a Forests are forests which are Y-01II}f~c:r

rorests. Although 111 Hl1 earlier of natural

of naturalunuergomg very areas are characterised mainly l1y

SC~111c~ young trees. However, it is estimated successionai areas, if left undisturbed, can e1/01'Je

emerging following policies:

horseback riding; nurseries and orchards,

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b) Generally, these forested areas are located on steep slopes which are susceptible to erosion and slippage. Sites located these areas will bt: subject to the policies of Section 2.5.11.

In order to encourage these forested areas to evolve into high quality mature habitats, which can provide habitat linkages between National Forest Candidate Sites and possibly be incorpo­rated into the National Forests over the longer term, Environment Division, Ministry of Housing.Lands and the Environment undertake to enter into agreements with private landowners relating to the long-term management and preservation areas.

~I11e National Park {)()IltaJI1S tUUJ1)/ long-standing and historic residential settlements and villages, several of which are in a position to take advantage of the economic and tourism development opportu­nities presented by the National Park, TIle three largest communities, Belleplaine, Boscobelle and Bathsheba are designated as National Park which will serve as focal points forthe majority of'new residential, commercial, industrial and tourist-oriented development in the

The purpose of this designation is to:

identi fy the location and extent of these key areas;

identify a range ofuses and development intensities which win be appropriate :!~:H' these communities and their in the National Park;

identify a range of community improvement strategies.

Permitted uses in the National Villages will include residences; community facilities including schools, parks, libraries and community centres; light industries; offices; retail stores; and appro­

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priately-scaled tourist facilities including restaurants, cafes, craft workshops, and small and medium scaled tourist accommodations.

a) Development in National Park Villages will be subject to the policies set nut in Section 3.11 Rural Settlements with Growth Potential Villages of the Physical Development Plan Amended 2003,

b) In addition, National Park Villages will be subject to the following policies:

i) New housing, offices, restaurants and cafes, craft workshops, small and medium scaled tourist accommodations and industries proposedwithin the National Park \NiH be directed to the National Park Villages designated in the National Park Plan;

ii) this Plan recognizes the three largest communmes in the National Park as National Park Villages, including Boscobelle, Belleplaine and Bathsheba. Development proposals which would require a significant expansion to the boundaries designated in the National Park Plan will not be permitted;

iii) proposals requiring minor extensions to designated Villages may be permitted, provided they comply with other policies of the National Park Plan:

proposals for large scale hotel or tourist developments will not be permitted within National Park Villages;

development proposals within Park Villages which.jn the opinion of the SoH Conservation Unit, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development are located. on sites susceptible to erosion or landslip will not be permitted.

It is anticipated that development of the National Park will generate l1Un1erOUS economic and tourism-related development opportunities, At the same time, physical improvements to the National Park Villages will support local economic development initiatives and strengthen the tourism economy within the Scotland District The

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following section identifies key Community Improvement Projects which will contribute to the development goals of the National Parle

Boscobelle is the most northerly of the three National Park Villages, Since it consists of several small 'villages, it is dispersed over a large land area. Due to difficult topography, connections between areas within the village are long and circuitous, and the village is unified mainly by centralised community facilities. Although the coast near the village is very scenic, the steep cliffs are inhospitable to a large-scale fishing industry, and the economic base is oriented to vegetable tanning and livestock production. While tourism activity and amenities are very limited in the area, Boscobclle is located adjacent to several important Natural Heritage Conservation Areas within the Park

'The following community improvement projects are aimed at strengthening Boscobelle' s amenity and artracnveness

1) Establish an ongoing Civic Improvement Programme, including demolition of unsafe/abandoned buildings; rehabilitation of abandoned/vacant removal of garbage from streets and natural areas such as gullies and stream courses; improvement to structures and landscapes along primary roads; and infrastruc­rural improvements including road upgrades, sidewalks and street lighting improvements; upgrade landscaping at the C0111111lmity centre;

improve signage at entrances;

iii) development a visitor information centre within village centre;

develop a fanner's and. small craft market consisting of leasable kiosks on the rectory lot;

upgrade S1. Philip The Less Anglican Church as an important heritage and cultural feature:

stabilise and enhance St()JJ{~ Mill ruin;

vujencourage small scale guest houses, new residential infill and scale commercial development on the north/south

village road;

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viiijencourage the development of a small scale mixed use development at or near the intersection of the north/south 'village road and the east/west road:

IX) establish a village centre streetscape improvement program;

establish a public park on the vacant site opposite the St. Philip The Less Anglican Church.

The Chief Town Planner, with the assistance of the Environment Division, Ministry of Housing, Lands and the Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, will undertake a Community Plan for Boscobelle. The Community Plan will establish a planning and policy framework to enhance the community's role in the National Park and manage future growth in the community

With a resident population of some 2~OOO persons, the village of Belleplaine is the largest of the three National Park Villages and serves as the economic hub of the National Park. Economic is related to employment generated by governmental services and agencies, as well as a number of private commercial enterprises. Although the village is located in a scenic area, tourist-related enterprises are fairly limited.

The following community improvement projects are aimed at strengthening Belleplaine's amenity, attractiveness and role as a National Park destination:

i) establish an ongoing Civic Improv-ement Programme, including demolition of unsafe/abandoned buildings; rehabilitation of abandoned/vacant sites; removal of garbage from streets and natural areas such as gullies and stream courses; improvements to structures and landscapes along primary roads; and infra­structural improvements including road upgrades, sidewalks and street lighting improvements; upgrade landscaping at the community centre;

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ii) promote Belleplaine as the gateway to the Barbados Natural Heritage Areas through appropriate signage at the mam villages entrances:

iii) locate a Visitor Information Centre/Local Park Centre 'M·'·H..'HM.'

within the Village Core;

locate a small scale farmer' S and craft market opposite t11{)

playing field on the East Coast Road:

upgrade the Centre in the 'village core;

assess the potential to develop a community use library or day­care facility;

viiiencourage tourist-related and other small scale commercial development on vacant lots along the east coast road;

viiijencourage the development of (1. high quality mixed use compIex~possiblywith a tourist-related component, at the junction of the East Coast Road and Highway :2 on the existing construction yard;

undertake streetscape improvements along the Road/Highway 2 in the village core;

enhance the open space including a children's area adjacent to the Community new beach access frOTH the Village Centre; stone markers to establish trail heads radiating from the village; and tree planting along the proposed Scenic Parkway within

establish a village centre streetscape improvement program.

Resldentialarea in 8ellepiaine

The Chief Town Planner) with the assistance of the Environment Division.. Ministry of Housing} Lands and the Envin..onment and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development} \\'111 undertake a Community Plan for Belleplaine, The Community Plan will establish a planning and policy framework to enhance the community's rolein the National Park and manage future m the community.

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Beach...frontn~s!denG~~s in Ba.thsheba

Bathsheba is the most southerly of the National Park Villages, and its main economic has traditionally centred around fishing, Several shops provide services to the local population, and three small to medium-sized hotels provide tourist amenities for visitors. Although the village is located in a very picturesque setting, the range of tourist amenities are generally underdeveloped,

The following commumty improvement projects are aimed at strengthening Bathsheba "s amenity and attractiveness for both. visitors and residents as wen as its role as a National Park destination:

IJ Establish an ongoing Civic Improvement Programme, including demolition of unsafe/abandoned buildings; rehabili­tation of abandoned/vacant sites; re1110\laJ of garbage from streets and natural areas such as gullies and stream courses; landscape and structure improvements along primary roads; and infrastructure improvements including road upgrades) sidewalks and street lighting improvements; upgrade landscaping at the community

Strengthen the waterfront and village core area by:

1) locating a Visitor Information Cemrc/Looal Naticnal Park Centre within the beach park;

encouraging small scale private sector development and infill on vacant lots:

3) locating a small scale open food/craft market 111 the village core area;

establishing a small inn or mixed used complex at the northern end of the village;

refurbishing St. Aiden 's Anglican Church;

6) streetscaping improvements along the east coast road within the village core, as well as road maintenance, street Iighting along all roads in the Village, and new sidewalks along the village waterfront on the east coast road.

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iii) Enhance the Open Space System by:

1) improving the coastal beach park within the 'village core;

2) upgrade the coastal rail corridor walkway;

3) establish a pedestrian linkage along Joe' 5 River;

4) encourage street tree planting along the Scenic Parkway Route.

Support the local fisheries by establishing a small fish market at Tent Bay-

The Chief' Town Planner, with the assistance of the Environment Division, Ministry of Housing, Lands and the Environment and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, will undertake a Community Plan for Bathsheba, 'The Community Plan will establish a planning and policy framework to enhance the community's role in the National Park and manage future growth in the community,

All of the small rural 'linages and settlements located outside of the National Park Villages have been designated as National Park Rural Settlements. Most of these communities have been developed for many years, and represent a traditional settlement pattern in the Scotland District There may be opportunities for some of these settlements to accommodate limited infill development However, those located on the knife ridges and on unstable slopes present a potential danger to residents, As a result) they are not suitable for

J li 'I J. ~' J ire relocati ace mona: development ann residents may reqmre retocanon.

The purpose of this designation is to:

permit limited infilling in suitable communities;

restrict development in potentially unsafe or unstable areas.

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Permitted uses in National Park Rural Settlements will include residences, small community-oriented commercial and retail uses, community facilities such as schools, cornmunity centres and parks.

a) Development in National Park Settlement will be subject to the policies set out in Section 3.12ofthe Physical Development PlanAmended2003.

b) Notwithstanding the above, no new development will be permitted in National Park Rural Settlements which, in the opinion of the Officer-in-charge of the Soil Conservation Unit, are located on sites susceptible to erosion or landslip,

c) The conversion of houses from temporary to permanent structures will be discouraged on susceptible to erosion or Iandslip.

In areas that are sususceptible to erosion or landslip, special waste water and storm water disposal systems shall be put in place, which will not contribute to the quantity of groundwater or surface runoff on the she.

The Greenland landfill is located in the National Park. The Park Plan does not anticipate expansion facility, or the con .. struction of new sanitary landfill sites within the National Park. However, applications for new landfill sites or expansions to existing sites will be subject to the policies of Section 5.6.

The policies of Section 3.8 of the Physical Development Plan Amended 2003 will also apply to the National Park Plan.

The policies of Section 4 Barbados Systern of Parks and Open Space shall also apply to the National Park Plan.

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The marine portion the National Park is designated under the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Study. Future uses and activities in this area will be subject to the policies and recommendations of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan, and will be administered by the Coastal Zone Management Unit

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