Policy information sourced from Core Strategy for Chiltern District

CS19: Supporting the Rural Economy - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Council will seek to develop a sustainable rural economy by:

  • Supporting proposals for agricultural diversification where this will benefit the local community and not conflict with policies relating to conserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the AONB, maintaining the openness of the Green Belt, or adversely impact on the quality of life;
  • Allowing existing, lawful, suitably constructed, buildings in the Green Belt to be re-used for commercial purposes in cases where this complies with other policies in the development plan and relevant national policy and guidance.
  • Supporting appropriate development of infill sites and previously developed land within the settlement development boundaries of villages;
  • Encouraging working at home;
  • Supporting the development of high speed broadband access to all properties.

We will measure success with the following indicators:

  • Number of planning permissions granted for new commercial premises (either via new-build or via conversion/change of use) in the countryside

Delivery will be achieved by:

  • Delivery DPD
  • Development projects
  • Local Investment Plan

For more information please see the Core Strategy for Chiltern District