Policy information sourced from Dacorum Local Plan 2004 Alteration
109 Farm Diversification
Proposals for farm diversification will be encouraged. Preference will be given to the re-use of existing buildings which will be assessed against Policy 110.
Proposals should:
- contribute to the local economy;
- be consistent in scale and design with the rural location;
- accord with Green Belt and Rural Area policies;
- provide satisfactory vehicular access; and
- be consistent with other policies in the Plan.
New and replacement buildings must meet the above criteria and will only be permitted where they:
- are consistent with criteria (c) - (g) in Policy 110;
- would not harm the rural character and landscape in terms of siting, design, materials and appearance;
- are well related to existing groups of buildings; and
- satisfy sustainable development objectives.
The submission of farm plans explaining a diversification scheme’s contribution to the agricultural concern is encouraged. In some cases a planning agreement, including a commitment to a farm plan limiting the nature and scale of diversification activities and limiting and securing their contribution to the maintenance of agricultural activity, may be required.
For more information please see the Local Plan