Policy information sourced from Dacorum Local Plan 2004 Alteration
45 Scattered Local Shops
The loss of individual local shops outside town centres and local centres to alternative uses will not be permitted unless:
- there is another shop similar in use available for customers within convenient walking distance, or, in the absence of such an alternative, all reasonable attempts to sell or let the premises for shop purposes have failed; and
- the alternative use complements the function and character of the area.
Additional small local shops may be permitted in exceptional circumstances where there is a proven need.
For more information please see the Local Plan