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2.9 Approach to Development in the Countryside

On pages 114 to 115 of the official PDF.

The human version

This section introduces the plan's approach to development in the countryside. It recognises that many of South Warwickshire's economic generators sit outside the main urban areas, so the plan supports existing rural businesses and communities to keep growing, in line with the South Warwickshire Economic Strategy. It also supports a number of Major Investment Sites, which are existing large employment sites of regional and national significance that the plan seeks to safeguard and grow.

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Open PDF at p. 114

What the plan says

The text below is extracted automatically from the official PDF and may contain artefacts; the PDF is authoritative.

he NPPF. 2.9 Approach to Development in the Countryside Policies within this section contribute to achieving the following Strategic Objectives: SO2. Delivering homes that meet the needs of all our communities SO3. Developing opportunities for jobs and growing the economy SO4. Making effective use of land and natural resources SO6. Creating attractive places and spaces SO7. Protecting and enhancing our heritage and cultural assets SO8. Improving the quality of life of our communities SO9. Connecting people to places SO10. Protecting and enhancing our environmental assets and working towards environmental net gain 2.9.1 Reflecting its largely rural nature, many of the economic generators in South Warwickshire are located outside of the main urban areas. Whilst the SWLP seeks to encourage new proposals in the most sustainable locations, it must acknowledge the reality of the local economy. As such, the SWLP therefore seeks to support existing businesses and communities to continue to grow and thrive. This approach is consistent with the South Warwickshire Economic Strategy. The SWLP also seeks to support a number of Major Investment Sites (MIS); these are existing large employment sites of regional and national significance and importance that are crucial to not only safeguard but also to suppo
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