PPS 4 Planning and Economic Development·Page 28·5.14
Relocation of Industrial Enterprises for Expansion
Where major expansion of an existing industrial enterprise is proposed, relocation to a nearby settlement is normally recommended. Exceptionally, expansion may be permitted if relocation is not operationally or economically feasible.
would normally recommend relocation of the enterprise to a nearby settlement. Exceptionally, where it is accepted that relocation of an existing industrial enterprise is not possible for particular operational or employment reasons, such expansion may be permitted.
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