• We object to the wording of section b 'For the Countryside Economy' for making no references to tourism which is rurally based. Such businesses are supported and encouraged by policies in draft PPS4 and are essential to the rural economy across the UK and to Rother District in particular.

• Whilst the wording of section c 'For Development in the Countryside' goes some way towards recognising the value of tourism within rural areas, we object to the lack of specific references to the need to accommodate visitors within the rural communities; the countryside and the coastal areas. The last bullet point in this box should include reference to potential for expansion; for redevelopment and for improvements to tourist and leisure based activities.

• In paragraph 9.74, we object to the lack of references to Tourism South East as being the appropriate 'lead' agency for (a) the economy within villages and also for (b) the Countryside economy within the countryside itself.