PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside·Page 14·4.1
The Role of Development Plans - Introduction
The development plan process identifies countryside assets across the region and balances rural area needs with environmental protection through Countryside Assessments.
The development plan process plays a key role in identifying the countryside assets of different parts of the Region and balancing the needs of rural areas/communities with protection of the environment. This is facilitated by the preparation of Countryside Assessments.
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