Sustainable rural development in England: Policy problems and equity consequences

Curry, Nigel R (2012) Sustainable rural development in England: Policy problems and equity consequences. Local Economy, 27 (2). pp. 95-102. doi:10.1177/0269094211428864

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Abstract

Spatial planning policies ensure a ‘no development’ ethic for rural areas in England, brought about by strong restrictive housing polices and an urban-centric view of sustainable development. Such an ethic is unlikely to be ameliorated by the Localism Bill passing through the English Parliament in 2010–11. Economic development policies provide confusing signals for rural sustainable development as they appear simultaneously to require the pursuit of productivity, well-being, endogenous development and income support: objectives that are not compatible. Together these policy sets are likely to exacerbate inequalities in both wealth and opportunity in rural areas. This inhibits the achievement of sustainable development when viewed as having equity considerations at its core.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	economic development policies equity localism spatial planning policies sustainable growth
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > G Geography (General) G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > Countryside and Community Research Institute
Depositing User:	Anne Pengelly
Date Deposited:	04 Apr 2014 13:44
Last Modified:	01 Aug 2021 21:27
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/352

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