Project timetable for re-submission of Windermere Navigation Byelaws 2008
| Stages | What Is involved | When | |
| 1 | Examination of public inquiry recommendations relating to the need for a speed limit and the issues that a speed limit would resolve or mitigate for. | National Park staff carry out literature search of Public Inquiry report and submissions. Gather information and evidence to show positive or negative issues related to 10mph or 10nmph. | COMPLETE |
| 2 | Informal consultation with key stakeholders on the research at Stage 1. | Sharing Stage 1 information with key stakeholders (including WLUF) to test findings/interpretation. | COMPLETE |
| 3 | Preparation and circulation of a consultation document for the re-submission of the Windermere Navigation Byelaws 2008. | Public consultation on the re-submission of the navigation byelaws 2008 that focuses on the issue of the speed limit – statute miles per hour versus nautical miles per hour. | COMPLETE Closed 19 March 2012 |
| 4 | Analysis of consultation findings | Analyse data and produce a summary based on findings | COMPLETE |
| 5 | Summary of evidence shared with Defra for informal comment | Informal feedback received on consultation findings | COMPLETE |
| 6 | Windermere Lake User Forum special meeting to produce response to the consultation | Special meeting to agree Forum response. | COMPLETE 30 April 2012 |
| 7 | Compilation of evidence to send to Defra | Compilation of consultation data and Forum response | COMPLETE May 2012 |
| 8 | Public notice of intention to ask Defra to confirm byelaws after 30 day consultation produced and sent to Westmorland Gazette | Public notice produced and sent to publishers. | COMPLETE 29 May 2012 |
| 9 | LDNPA Website prepared in advance of advertisement | Public notice and supporting information on LDNP website | COMPLETE 30 May 2012 |
| 10 | Westmorland Gazette advertise LDNPA intention to ask Defra to confirm byelaws following 30 day public consultation. | 30 day public advertisement and opportunity for people to support or object begins. | COMPLETE 7 June 2012 |
| 11 | Official submission of byelaws and evidence to Defra | All evidence sent to Defra at beginning of 30 day consultation | COMPLETE 7 June 2012 |
| 12 | Formal consultation period closes | 6 July 2012 | |
| 13 | Defra confirm byelaws through Secretary of State if no objections OR request information from the Authority if substantive objections are received, for the Authority to respond. | Authority provides information to Defra to mitigate for objections. Objectors given information and asked if objection is withdrawn. If objection(s) not withdrawn Defra determine if objection(s) substantial enough to prevent confirmation. |
Unknown end date, dependent on any objections that arise |