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Rural Tranquility Bill

Provide for the establishment of an indicator for rural tranquillity; to provide for the protection of rural tranquillity in the planning process; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

26 October 2007

In Plain English

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The Rural Tranquility Bill would create an official measure of rural tranquillity and require planning decisions in rural areas to take this measure into account. It aims to protect the peaceful character of rural areas by guiding development in a way that minimises disturbances, with accompanying guidance on how the indicator should be used and monitored.

Key Points

Establishes a rural tranquillity indicator to be used in planning assessments.
Requires planning authorities to consider tranquillity when evaluating rural development proposals.
Provides for guidance and monitoring to ensure the indicator is applied consistently across planning policy and decisions.

Who is affected?

Rural residents and communitiesFarmers and landowners in rural areasLocal authorities and planning departmentsDevelopers and housebuildersPlanning professionals and consultanciesEnvironmental and rural preservation groupsTourism and other rural businesses dependent on tranquillity

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