No

Representation ID: 2630

Received: 16/02/2017

Respondent: NFU West Midlands

Farms and rural businesses are totally reliant on car and HGV transport, there is no alternative.
In order for these businesses to remain vibrant their needs must be taken into account when planning investment in the rural transport network.
Concerned that policy P7 will set out a sustainability trap for diversified businesses in the rural areas, particularly if they are not on a rural bus route.
Tourism business in desirable rural locations rely on access by private car, therefore important that new tourism enterprises are allowed to develop in locations other than those that are accessible by public transport.