PPS 12 Housing in Settlements·Page 25·paragraph 22, point n
Protection of Settlement Character in New Housing Policies
Development plans should include specific policies for new housing to protect the distinctive nature and character of settlements where appropriate.
include, where appropriate, specific policies for new housing which will ensure that the distinctive nature and character of settlements are protected
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