Written question WQ88441
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 9 days
Question
What discussions has the Minister had with local authorities regarding planning restrictions on farmers and opportunities to diversify their businesses?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Climate Change
Farmers benefit from extensive permitted development rights. Our planning policy and guidance on farm diversification is set out in Planning Policy Wales and Technical Advice Note 6 – Planning for Sustainable Rural Communities. Planning policy and guidance is kept under constant review. There have been no recent discussions with local authorities on this matter.