Development that would result in the significant loss of Grades 2 and 3a agricultural land will only be permitted where; it can be demonstrated that the location of the proposed development is necessary in order to provide a scheme that is of a valuable public benefit that overrides the need to protect the land.

Any development within these areas will need to be supported by an Agricultural Land Classification Assessment

When considering the significance of the loss; the grade of the land, the size of the proposed site and the quantum of ‘best and most versatile’ land in the surrounding area will be taken into account.

For more information, please visit the Central Befordshire Local Plan