Policy information sourced from Chalfont St Peter Parish Neighbourhood Plan
Economy Policy 1. Supporting the Vitality of the Parish’s Local Economy
Where planning permission is required for proposals for the provision of new A1, A2, A3, A4 or A5 uses, or the redevelopment or change of use of existing A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 uses in the Chalfont St Giles Local Centre and the Village Uses area in Three Households, as set out in Map 6, will be supported where the following criteria are met.
The application will demonstrate it:
- Contributes to the attractiveness, vitality and viability of the area.
- Responds positively to the existing scale and grain of the existing built form of the centre.
- It retains and enhances active street frontages.
Applications that would result in the loss of any A1 – A5 uses will be resisted unless market evidence is provided that demonstrates that:
- The use is no longer viable, as demonstrated by at least twelve months vacancy despite reasonable attempts to let; and or
- The proposal would not be detrimental to the character and functions of the immediate vicinity
For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan