PPG21 Tourism

This PPG was cancelled in September 2006. It has been replaced by Good Practice Guide on Planning for Tourism.

This PPG outlines the economic significance of tourism and its economic impact. It explains how to deal with the topic in development plans and development control.

It discusses the impact of tourism, the nature of tourist activity and likely future trends, while showing what the planning system can do to cope with it. The use of planning powers to both regulate and facilitate tourism development is also dealt with, as is the role of regional tourist boards.

Locational factors in tourism development are discussed with emphasis on designated areas, historic towns and cities, seaside resorts and the countryside. Environmental factors, design problems and outdoor advertisements are also considered. (Original release date November 1992)

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