Acceptable Rural Economic Development Types

Farm diversification, tourism development and the re-use of rural buildings all play an important role in supporting and sustaining jobs in the countryside. The Council also recognises the need to support local community enterprise and meet the appropriate redevelopment and expansion needs of established rural enterprises. It is accepted that such proposals may occasionally involve the construction of new buildings, where they can be integrated in a satisfactory manner. Furthermore, it is acknowledged that exceptionally a large-scale industrial or economic development project, because of its size or specific site requirements, may necessitate a countryside location.