Within the areas defined as Important Countryside Gaps, new development will be permitted provided that it does not result in the physical or visual coalescence of settlements or settlement ‘ends’ and would not undermine the separate character, appearance and/or identity of settlements.

In considering applications for development outside Important Countryside Gaps, the Council will also have regard to maintaining the individual identity of towns, villages and settlement ‘ends’. Proposals will only be permitted where they would not result in physical or visual coalescence, or, where it can be demonstrated that appropriate mitigation would prevent any harm arising from coalescence or to the character and appearance of the settlement.

For more information, please visit the Central Befordshire Local Plan