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008			011116n2001 000 0 eng u
020			_a1851125116
035			_a(Sirsi) u115618
050			_a711.554
110			_aDepartment for Transport, Local Government and the Regions _94091
245		4	_aThe implementation of national planning policy guidance (PPG7) in relation to the diversification of farm business : final report
260			_aLondon _bDTLR _c2001
300			_a234p. _c30cm.
350			_a24.00
520			_aSets out the findings of research into the application of PPG7 to development plans for, and planning decisions in, rural areas,identifying best practice. The report's recommendations include: a clearer, more flexible, definition of sustainable farm diversification; recognition of the need for different approaches in different areas; consideration of how farm business development plans and environmental protection plans might be used to support planning applications; the development of a clear vision of integrated rural development by local authorities; criteria based planning polices for farm diversification; that development plans should address the scale of development appropriate for the area and how this should relate to working farms; that the value of pre-application advice should be considered in 'best value' reviews of planning services; the consistent linking of pre and post-application advice; training for development control officers in farm diversification; coordination between planning authorities and other bodies offering assistance and advice on farm diversification; the establishment of first stop shops for planning and economic development advice; closer partnerships between local authorities and the farming community; written advice on how farm diversification applications will be dealt with; and taking planning advice out to the farming community.
650			_aFARM DIVERSIFICATION
650			_aPLANNING POLICY GUIDANCE NOTE 7
650			_aPLANNING POLICY GUIDANCE NOTE 7
650			_aPLANNING SYSTEM
650			_aPPG7
650			_aRURAL DIVERSIFICATION
650			_aRURAL PLANNING
690			_aPLANNING
710			_aLand Use Consultants _93228
710			_aUniversity of the West of England _93479
710			_aRoyal Agricultural College _917
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