Policy information sourced from the Gravesham Local Plan First Review

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Changes of use of existing retail shops to Class A3 uses* will be considered according to the following criteria:

  1. They should not cluster with other similar uses to create a dead frontage.
  2. They should not have a detrimental effect on the amenity of any nearby residential accommodation.
  3. There should be adequate parking space available which will not interfere with the free flow of traffic along the highway.
  4. It should be possible for ventilation trunking to be discreetly located on the building.

Where such uses are found to be acceptable in principle, conditions will be imposed in any planning permission granted to ensure that environmental disturbance is kept within suitable limits.

For more information please see the Gravesham Local Plan