Policy information sourced from the Epsom & Ewell Development Management Policies Document
E4 Town Centre Primary Shopping Area and Primary & Secondary Retail Frontages
Primary Shopping Area
This area, as defined on the Proposals Map, will serve as the Town Centre’s core shopping area. The area incorporates the Primary and Secondary Retail Frontages. Retail uses will form the dominant use within this area. The Council will actively encourage new retail to locate within this area.
Primary Retail Frontages
Within these frontages, as defined on the Proposals Map, the percentage of A1 units will not fall below 66%. The Council will actively encourage a higher proportion of A1 uses within these frontages. Uses other than the A1, A2 or A3 uses, as identified by Use Classes Order, will not be permitted.
Secondary Retail Frontages
Within these frontages, as defined on the Proposals Map, new A1 A2 and A3 uses will be permitted. A5 uses will not be permitted. Other uses will be permitted provided they demonstrate that they:
- Will not harm the predominantly retail character and appearance of the frontage
- Contribute to the vitality and viability of that part of the Town Centre
- Will not result in an over concentration of such uses, so as to create a significant break in the retail frontage
- Will not result in an increase in anti-social behaviour
- Are compatible with the neighbouring uses.
This policy does not affect the continued operation of existing non-retail uses already present within the Primary Shopping Area.
For more information please see the Epsom & Ewell Management Policies Document