Policy information sourced from the Broxbourne Local Plan
ORC4: Community Uses
Proposals for new community buildings/uses must not conflict with other policies contained within this Plan and must conform to the following criteria:
- the proposal should have no adverse impact upon the amenity of the local area and residents in terms of noise, smells, lighting and general disturbance;
- the proposal should have no adverse impact upon the highway network and have appropriate parking and access arrangements in accordance with the standards set out in this plan and other Council guidance;
- the community building/use should be easily accessible by all modes of transport;
- full servicing arrangements can be provided on site.
Loss of Community Uses/Buildings
Development proposals should not result in a loss of premises currently in active and regular community use, unless the building or site is demonstrably no longer suitable for community use or the use is not viable and alternative provision can be found in the Borough or in reasonably close proximity.
Applications which provide or enable dual or multiple use of facilities for wider community activities will be welcomed. Community Use Agreements will be sought where-ever possible to enable wider use of community facilities.
For more information please see the Local Plan