Guidance
Agricultural land: assess proposals for development
What local planning authorities and developers should consider for development proposals and how to use agricultural land classification (ALC).
Applies to England
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This guide explains how local planning authorities can assess proposals to protect the best and most versatile (BMV) agricultural land from inappropriate and unsustainable development.
Updates to this page
Published 16 January 2018
Last updated 5 February 2021
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Added guidance on Defra's 25 year plan to improve the environment 'A Green Future' and how it plans to protect agricultural land and soils.
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