Best and most versatile agricultural land
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) suggests best and most versatile as being "Land in grades 1, 2 and 3a of the Agricultural Land Classification." For further information regarding development on agricultural land refer to the UK Gov and Natural England document: Guide to assessing development proposals on agricultural land.
This definition was repeated in the revised NPPF in 2024.
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