Comment

Representation ID: 18882

Received: 15/02/2007

Respondent: Strutt & Parker

Commercial firms operating from more remote premises have led to a reduction in occupancy rates of commercial estates in Market Towns and villages. Much of the commercial floorspace in such locations is outmoded, however we consider that they have value. The suggestion that further encouragement may be given to rural enterprises which can have a positive role in contributing to a working countryside is welcomed. The countryside will in the future be characterised by rural enterprise, including tourism, recycling and biomass energy generation, and other activities that rely on a close relationship with the land.