Important notice: This is an archived version of the Peak District National Park Authority's website. It was last updated on 2 August 2011. The current version can be found at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk. This old version of the website will remain available until all content and functionality has been transferred across to the new website, after which it will be switched off.
Looking After
How we work to look after the National Park, conservation, ranger services, biodiversity and policies.
- The work of the Authority
How we make decisions, the role of Members and staff. - Current consultations
We want your opinions on these consultations - Ranger service
What our rangers and volunteers do around the National Park. - Plans & policies
Corporate plans and policies
Information for businesses
Achieving the Award
Stage 1: Application
Contact the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark Project Officer to receive an application form. The application form will help you to understand the standards that your business will need to meet. It will also help us to identify what you have already achieved and what can be improved. There are three parts to the standards:
- Eligibility Standards
- Basic Environmental Standards
- Peak District Specific Environmental Standards
Farming Standards
Food & Drink Standards
Arts & Crafts Standards
Accommodation Standards
Application forms are available from:
Faith Johnson
Environmental Quality Mark Project Officer
Peak District National Park Authority
Aldern House, Baslow Road, BAKEWELL, Derbyshire DE45 1AE
Telephone: 01629 816321 Fax: 01629 816310
Email: faith.johnson@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Stage 2: Assessment
Once we have received your completed application form we will arrange to visit you to discuss and conduct the assessment. Your application and the results of the assessment will go to the independent Award Panel to be judged.
Stage 3: Agreement
Based on the recommendations of the independent Award Panel we will create a formal agreement with you.
Stage 4: Award
The Peak District National Park Authority will issue successful applicants with a licence to use the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark.
Stage 5: Monitoring & Renewal
For monitoring purposes we may visit you at short notice or with no notice and we may observe your use of the EQM logo in your business activities. Your award will be valid for two years. Provided you continue to meet the EQM standards the award will be renewed. The Peak District National Park Authority will actively maintain the integrity of the award for the benefit of all award holders.
