Comment
Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035
Representation ID: 1402
Received: 06/02/2019
Respondent: Mr Simon Davenport
Horticulture is an important part of the local economy and needs greater support. As property values in the HDA's are inflated due to low availability and the proposal to institute compulsory purchase orders has not been activated over the last several years, the industry is short of development possibilities. The controls on glasshouse and other protected cultivation needs to be relaxed and investment encouraged outside the HDA's.
Horticulture is an important part of the local economy and needs greater support. As property values in the HDA's are inflated due to low availability and the proposal to institute compulsory purchase orders has not been activated over the last several years, the industry is short of development possibilities. The controls on glasshouse and other protected cultivation needs to be relaxed and investment encouraged outside the HDA's.