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(From page 1..) that there is only so much land to be used on their tight little island. But, paradoxically, these controls aren’t necessarily all that offensive — even to Americans bred in a tradition of “rugged individualism” because it is based on such a sensible premise: Decisions for development are made on the basis of what is best for the overall good, not just on the basis of what is most desirable (or most profitable) for an individual.
Over and over, the Supervisors from Fauquier and Loudoun were reminded of this bedrock foundation of British planning. In practice, it produces some results that startled the American visitors — e.'g., there is no “right to develop,” any. development is regarded as a privilege that is granted only as it relates to the good of the entire community.
AND ONE OF THE MOST startling revelations of all was that in Great Britain there is no tax at all on land, especially agricultural land. Taxes are levied on the farmer’s house, but not on his land or his barns and outbuildings. The whole idea is to encourage farming, not only for the foodstuffs that are produced, but also because farming keeps
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