Changes to rural planning policy in England signalled

The Government has signalled changes to rural policy which should make the provision of affordable housing in small villages easier; fine-tune planning controls for rural businesses; and encourage medium-sized rural towns to develop sustainable new neighbourhoods.  These initiatives were highlighted by ministers in the Government’s detailed response to Matthew Taylor MP’s 2008 review of issues facing rural communities.  The Campaign to Protect Rural England has sounded a note of caution over the Government’s stance, which has been generally welcomed. CPRE senior planner Kate Gordon said the use of “exceptions sites” could lead to “development in the wrong place”.
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