Design and Contextual Considerations for Tourism Development

While the policy will provide for tourism development within settlements, account will be taken of the nature, size, scale and design of the development and its impact on the appearance and character of the surrounding area and neighbouring residential amenity. These considerations and the need for high quality design in particular, will be afforded substantial weight within Conservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character. Consideration will also be given to development plans, which may preclude tourism development from particular areas within settlements, for example through alternative land use zonings or designations safeguarding the integrity of specific sites such as those of nature conservation importance.