Below is a quote from Roger Smiths article in The Great Outdoors Feb 18 edition, it says it all really.
The whole article can be read here
http://www.tgomagazine.co.uk/news/roger-smiths-column-fog-over-thirlmere/"Let me remind you of the Sandford Principle, on which the establishment of all our National Parks was based 60 years ago. It says: ‘If it appears that there is a conflict between conservation and development, the National Park Authority shall attach greater weight to the purpose of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area.’
If the Lake District is to retain its status as a true National Park and be worthy of its accolade as a World Heritage Site, commercialisation such as this cannot be permitted
I would hope that Principle is totally accepted by the LDNPA, in which case there is no need for further discussion. The zipwire scheme is clearly inappropriate and should not go ahead. If it is passed by the LDNPA then I believe those members of the LDNPA board who vote for it should be summarily dismissed and replaced by people who genuinely understand and support Sandford"