The implementation of national planning policy guidance (PPG7) in relation to the diversification of farm business : final report
The implementation of national planning policy guidance (PPG7) in relation to the diversification of farm business : final report
- London DTLR 2001
- 234p. 30cm.
Sets out the findings of research into the application of PPG7 to development plans for, and planning decisions in, rural areas,identifying best practice. The report's recommendations include: a clearer, more flexible, definition of sustainable farm diversification; recognition of the need for different approaches in different areas; consideration of how farm business development plans and environmental protection plans might be used to support planning applications; the development of a clear vision of integrated rural development by local authorities; criteria based planning polices for farm diversification; that development plans should address the scale of development appropriate for the area and how this should relate to working farms; that the value of pre-application advice should be considered in 'best value' reviews of planning services; the consistent linking of pre and post-application advice; training for development control officers in farm diversification; coordination between planning authorities and other bodies offering assistance and advice on farm diversification; the establishment of first stop shops for planning and economic development advice; closer partnerships between local authorities and the farming community; written advice on how farm diversification applications will be dealt with; and taking planning advice out to the farming community.
1851125116
FARM DIVERSIFICATION
PLANNING POLICY GUIDANCE NOTE 7
PLANNING POLICY GUIDANCE NOTE 7
PLANNING SYSTEM
PPG7
RURAL DIVERSIFICATION
RURAL PLANNING
711.554
Sets out the findings of research into the application of PPG7 to development plans for, and planning decisions in, rural areas,identifying best practice. The report's recommendations include: a clearer, more flexible, definition of sustainable farm diversification; recognition of the need for different approaches in different areas; consideration of how farm business development plans and environmental protection plans might be used to support planning applications; the development of a clear vision of integrated rural development by local authorities; criteria based planning polices for farm diversification; that development plans should address the scale of development appropriate for the area and how this should relate to working farms; that the value of pre-application advice should be considered in 'best value' reviews of planning services; the consistent linking of pre and post-application advice; training for development control officers in farm diversification; coordination between planning authorities and other bodies offering assistance and advice on farm diversification; the establishment of first stop shops for planning and economic development advice; closer partnerships between local authorities and the farming community; written advice on how farm diversification applications will be dealt with; and taking planning advice out to the farming community.
1851125116
FARM DIVERSIFICATION
PLANNING POLICY GUIDANCE NOTE 7
PLANNING POLICY GUIDANCE NOTE 7
PLANNING SYSTEM
PPG7
RURAL DIVERSIFICATION
RURAL PLANNING
711.554