Section (c ) states that the Policy should facilitate the limited growth of villages which contain a range of services and which contribute to supporting vibrant, mixed rural communities. Section (d) states that small scale infill and development will be permitted to enable local needs to be met, in other villages. Whilst this policy is generally supported it is suggested that the wording could be amended to ensure that the focus is on existing villages. It is considered that (c ) could be amended to remove the reference to limited growth and focus on growth, as supported by the Draft National Planning Policy Framework.
i.e. Facilitate the growth of villages which contain a range of services....