Object

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 1209

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Mr Alan Hutchings

Agent: Batcheller Monkhouse

Representation Summary:

The policy does not reflect the NPPF which places no priority over economic or commercial re-uses of rural buildings over residential re-uses. The NPPF states that all uses can be acceptable and does not set out a requirement for the viability of economic or community uses to be proven first before residential uses can be considered.

Full text:

The policy does not reflect the NPPF which places no priority over economic or commercial re-uses of rural buildings over residential re-uses. The NPPF states that all uses can be acceptable and does not set out a requirement for the viability of economic or community uses to be proven first before residential uses can be considered.