england rural development programme appendix a7 south east region 79 section 2 proposed strategy objectives and priorities for action 1 analysis of regional strengths weaknesses opportunities threats swot introduction 253 the partners discussed analysed disparities gaps potential often called weaknesss or in relation to economy environment initially considered as a whole paragraphs 16m population london 10 affluent sophisticated high spending 102 well educated workforce 113 many professional managerial people resident areas 114 accessible markets eu 11 quality countryside 26 built heritage 71 economic growth 80 favourable climate 4 5 good farm structure 143 green belt planning protection large area woodland broadleaved ancient 183 186 few remote strong horticultural sector 146 density inward migration pressure houses roads influence commuting on activity 92 lack water resources low rainfall nimby culture limiting change 134 restricting diversification 18 urban