SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)·Page 51
Farm Diversification Schemes
Farm diversification schemes may be permitted where the farm is active and established for at least 6 years, operated in conjunction with agricultural operations, and primarily involve re-use or adaptation of existing buildings.
Farm diversification: provision should be made for a farm diversification scheme where the farm business is currently active and established (for a minimum 6 years) and, the proposal is to be run in conjunction with the agricultural operations of the farm. Proposals must involve the re-use or adaptation of existing buildings, with new buildings only being acceptable in exceptional circumstances;
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