Policy information sourced from the Totternhoe Neighbourhood Plan

T11: Safeguarding community facilities

1. Proposals for new and/or improved community facilities, including the provision of a Community Shop, additional amenity spaces and improvements to children’s playgrounds will be supported subject to the following criteria:

  • The proposal demonstrates the existence of very special circumstances, as set out in paragraphs 143 and 144 of the National Planning Policy Framework, which outweigh any demonstrable harm to the Green Belt.
  • The proposal would not have significant harmful impacts on the amenities of surrounding residents and the local environment; and
  • The proposal would not have significant adverse impacts upon the local road network, in particular Castle Hill Road.
  • The proposal incorporates adequate off-street parking as set out in Policy T10.

2. Proposals that would result in the loss of existing community and leisure facilities, as indicated on Figure 9.1, will only be supported if alternative and equivalent facilities are provided. Such re-provision will be required to demonstrate that the replacement facility is:

  • at least of an equivalent scale to the existing facility; and
  • is in a generally accessible location for the community; and
  • is made available before the closure of the existing facility; and
  • is of a quality fit for modern use.

For more information, please visit the Totternhoe Neighbourhood Plan