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Planning Policy Guidance 4: Industrial, Commercial Development and Small Firms

Planning Policy Guidance 4 (PPG4) takes a positive approach to the location of new business developments and assisting small firms through the planning system. The main message is that economic growth and a high-quality environment have to be pursued together.

The locational demands of industry should be a key consideration in drawing up plans. Development plans should weigh the importance of industrial and commercial development with that of maintaining and improving environmental quality.

Planning Policy Guidance 4: Industrial, Commercial Development and Small Firms

  • Published: 10 November 1992
  • Site: Planning, building and the environment

Summary

Planning Policy Guidance 4 (PPG4) takes a positive approach to the location of new business developments and assisting small firms through the planning system. The main message is that economic growth and a high-quality environment have to be pursued together.

The locational demands of industry should be a key consideration in drawing up plans. Development plans should weigh the importance of industrial and commercial development with that of maintaining and improving environmental quality.

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Planning Policy Guidance 4: Industrial, commercial development and small firms


 

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