Policy information sourced from Bromley Local Plan

Policy 96 Neighbourhood Centres, Local Parades and Individual Shops

Within designated Neighbourhood Centres and Local Parades (Appendix 10.9) , the Council will require the retention of Class A1 shops, to support the provision of essential daily goods and services and ensure a range of uses consistent with the local character to contribute to its vitality and viability for shoppers.

A change of use to non-A1 uses will only be considered if the use proposed contributes to the range of local services or the provision of local community facilities.

The Council will consider the change of use of individual shops that do not fall within a Neighbourhood Centre or Local Parade where there is appropriate alternative provision within reasonable walking distance.

In the more rural parts of the borough, the Council will seek to retain local shops and services and where possible encourage new ones (including farm shops). The Council will permit changes of use away from Class A1 where: