PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside·Page 20·CTY 2
Policy CTY 2 – Development in Dispersed Rural Communities
Within designated Dispersed Rural Communities, planning permission will be granted for suitable proposals of up to 6 houses in a small cluster at an identified focal point, with generally one cluster per focal point. Appropriate economic development, tourist schemes, and social or community facilities may also be accommodated, provided designs are high quality and appropriate to the rural setting.
Within a Dispersed Rural Community (DRC) designated in a development plan planning permission will be granted to suitable proposals for a small cluster or 'clachan' style development of up to 6 houses at an identified focal point. Permission will generally be limited to one cluster per focal point.
Appropriate economic development enterprises, including schemes for tourist development, and new social or community facilities may also be accommodated.
The design of all proposals should be of a high quality appropriate to their rural setting and have regard to local distinctiveness.
Proposals for individual dwellings or social / affordable housing schemes in DRCs will be assessed against the other policy provisions of this PPS.
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