General Policies

This part of the plan outlines policies by which all applications for development will be considered. Many of the policies are criteria based, providing positive guidance to developers on planning requirements and providing sufficient levels of control to ensure that new development is sustainable.

It consists of the following chapters:
1 Introduction
2 Development Strategy
3 Housing
4 Employment
5 The Rural Area
6 Leisure
7 Town Centres and Retailing
8 Travel
9 Heritage and Conservation
10 Natural Environment
11 Facilities for the Community
12 Implementing the Plan

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