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<strong>Core</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> <strong>Options</strong>Preferred Option PC 13Criteria-based rural economyAlthough economic development will be strictly controlled in open countryside away from existingsettlements, in order to promote sustainable economic growth in the rural area, farmdiversification will be encouraged where development is located in or on the edge of existingsettlements where employment, housing, services and other facilities can be provided closetogether. This includes the settlements of Alderholt, Colehill, Corfe Mullen, Cranborne, Ferndown,St Leonard’s & St Ives, Sixpenny Handley, Sturminster Marshall, Verwood, West Moors,Wimborne, Burton, Winkton and Hurn and the main urban area of Christchurch.Proposals for rural diversification will be supported which meet the criteria set out in nationalpolicy PPS4, policy EC6 and also:Are consistent in scale and environmental impact with their rural location avoiding adverseimpacts are the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs AONB, sensitive habitatsand landscapes identified through landscape character assessments and the opennessof the Green Belt.Do not harm amenity and enjoyment of the countryside through increased noise and trafficgeneration.That minimise additional trips on the highway network and are accessible by sustainablemodes other than the car.Criteria specifically for the re-use of buildings in the countryside are set out in PPS4, policyEC12.Acceptable uses for rural diversification include:TourismLeisure and related activitiesEquestrianLight ManufacturingStorage/haulage and officesRenewable energyRetail (farm shops and pick your own)Support will be given to new forms of working practises, which include the creation of live/workspaces in rural areas of East Dorset. The assessment of these proposals will be made inaccordance with rural housing need and potential affordable housing exception sites as wellas access to services.Why is it the Preferred Option?This option enables employment development to <strong>com</strong>e forward in sustainable locations in ruralareas and includes criteria to avoid / minimise potential environmental impacts. The option alsosets out a range of business activity appropriate to rural areas.Does it conform to the rules, regulations and advice?NationalYesLocalYesIs it informed by evidence?No<strong>Core</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> <strong>Options</strong> September 29th, 2010 Christchurch and East Dorset Council Meetings309

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