AONB

Geography & Places abbreviation · Geographic Feature

AONB stands for Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a geographic feature abbreviation.

Protected landscape designation in the United Kingdom, covering areas such as the Cotswolds and the Chilterns; in England these areas were rebranded as National Landscapes in 2023.

Example: Planning rules are stricter for homes inside the Chilterns AONB.

Usage notes

The designation dates from the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. The legal name remains Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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