Policy information sourced from the Epsom & Ewell Development Management Policies Document
DM 30 Existing Out of Centre Retail Facilities
We will maintain and enhance the vitality and viability of Epsom’s identified town and local centres. Proposals seeking to extend or improve the attractiveness of the retail offer at existing out of centre retail facilities will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that:
- The proposal satisfies the policy approach set out in national planning policy* including proposed changes to the type of goods sold or type of activity.
- Viability and vitality of Epsom’s existing centres are not harmed. Where appropriate we will introduce planning conditions on applications, to ensure that proposals do not have a significant impact on the vitality and viability of existing town and local centres. Such conditions may:
- Prevent the amalgamation of small units to create large out-of-centre units;
- Limit internal development to specify the maximum amount of floorspace permitted;
- Control the type of goods sold or type of activity.
- Require the introduction of on-site car park management and charging regimes.
* Under National Planning Policy Framework Paragraphs 24 - 28
For more information please see the Epsom & Ewell Management Policies Document