PPS 4 Clarification of Policy PED 7·Page 2·5.29
Retention of Economic Development Land in Urban Locations
Retaining economic development land in urban locations supports town renewal and revitalisation, provides employment opportunities, and reduces pressure on greenfield sites.
The retention of economic development land in urban locations and elsewhere can not only make a substantial contribution to the renewal and revitalisation of towns but can also provide employment opportunities accessible to large sections of the urban population and the rural hinterland. The existence of redundant business premises and derelict industrial land can be an important resource for the creation of new job opportunities in areas of high unemployment, particularly small businesses, and can help reduce the demand for greenfield sites.
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