Plans revealed to double the size of country park

NEW AREA WILL ENHANCE PUBLIC ACCESS AND IMPROVE NATURAL HABITATS

- DANIEL CLARK

THE National Trust has revealed plans to open up more of its estate to double the size of the free-to-access country park at Saltram in Plymouth.

The new area of country park will enhance public access, restore historical landscapes, and improve the area’s natural habitats.

Spanning 32 hectares (79 acres) – equivalent to 45 football pitches – on the eastern side of the 213 hectare (528 acre) estate, this ambitious project aims to create a vibrant, accessible green space for community wellbeing and engagement as well as providing a boost for nature.

The National Trust has submitted a planning application to Plymouth City Council for the project, with the aim of opening the extended area of country park by spring 2025, if permission is granted.