Policy information sourced from the Haringey Development Management Plan

DM45: Optimising the Use of Town Centre Land and Floorspace

A) The Council will seek to optimise the use of land and floorspace within town centres by encouraging new mixed use development, including new or re-used space above shops and commercial premises, having regard to:

  • The role and function of the town centre;
  • Impact on town centre vitality and viability;
  • Compatibility of both the proposed and existing neighbouring uses; and
  • Compliance with other policies

B) Subject to (A) above, where a proposal for residential use is acceptable the development must:

  • Provide adequate access arrangements, including separate access for the residential element of the proposal; and
  • Not adversely impact on the function and appearance of the designated frontages and the town centre.

Proposals requiring planning permission for the conversion of ground floor town centre premises to non-town centre uses, within designated and non-designated shopping frontages, will not be permitted.

Policy information sourced from the Haringey Development Management Plan