Existing Policy Provision for Tourism Development in the Countryside - Overview

Proposals for tourism development in the countryside will be facilitated through PPS 16 (policies TSM 2 to TSM 7) and other planning policy documents that provide scope for tourism development in the countryside. Tourism development will also be facilitated through local tourism policies contained in some adopted and emerging development plans. A summary of provision that is potentially available through the land use planning system to meet opportunities for various forms of tourism development in the countryside is set out below.