Reuse and conversion of non-residential buildings in the countryside

The reuse and sympathetic conversion of buildings, including non-residential buildings that are no longer needed for their original purpose, can represent a sustainable approach to development at appropriate locations in the countryside and can help preserve local character. There may be potential for the reuse of an existing non-residential building for residential use. There may also be scope for reuse and adaptation for non-residential uses, including appropriate economic, tourism, community and recreational uses. Retailing, unless small scale and ancillary to the main use, will not however be considered acceptable.