Policy EP8- New and Enhanced Tourism Facilities The emerging Plan recognises the important contribution of the tourism industry to the local economy. This is reflected by the supporting paragraphs to draft Policy EP8 (New and Enhanced Tourism Facilities). In particular, paragraph 10.60 acknowledges that: "The tourism sector contributes significantly to South Somerset's economy. The range of unique, nationally and internationally recognised attractions and tourist accommodation, coupled with th

Why does this policy restrict new holiday accommodation to existing buildings only

Tourism I support Policy EP8 NEW AND ENHANCED TOURISM FACILITIES especially within the beautiful countryside landscape of South Somerset.

KP welcome the inclusion of a policy specific to tourism at policy EP8. As has been mentioned throughout this document as the tourism industry within South Somerset is long established and provides a significant contribution to the districts economy. In section 2 of the Consultation Document (Spatial Portrait of South Somerset) the Council acknowledge that the plan ned improvements to the A303 and A358 should provide an opportunity to increase the expenditure. On the basis of th is KP Ltd. woul

The restriction of accommodation to holiday uses only is overly restrictive and does not support the viability of tourism provision. As an alternative a policy has been adopted by ENPA (Exmoor National Park Authority) Policy HC‐D13 which allows the property to switch between holiday accommodation and affordable housing, hence boosting the supply of affordable accommodation in rural areas

We act on behalf of The Jockey Club Racecourses ("JCR") and have been instructed to submit representations to the current consultation of the Preferred Options Consultation South Somerset Local Plan 2016-2036 (with the consultation running between 28th of June 2019 to 18th of September 2019). We request that the content of this letter is taken into account as part of the current consultation. Wincanton Racecourse The JCR has a long running interest in, and is the operator of, Wincanton Racecou