Harlow - PR5: The Sequential Test and Principles for Main Town Centre Uses

Policy information sourced from the Harlow Local Development Plan 2020-2033 PDF.

PR5: The Sequential Test and Principles for Main Town Centre Uses.

1. Sequential Approach to Main Town Centre Uses

Main Town Centre Uses must be directed in the first instance to the Town Centre unless there are no suitable or available sites. Further guidance may be provided within a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and/or an approved development brief. Neighbourhood Centres, and then Hatches, must be considered before any Main Town Centre Uses are directed to Retail Park locations.

2. General Principles for Main Town Centre Uses

Main Town Centre Uses within the Town Centre, Neighbourhood Centres, Hatches and Retail Parks will be supported where all the following criteria are met:

(a) the sequential approach is satisfied;
(b) an active frontage is achieved at the ground floor;
(c) the vitality and viability of the retail centre is preserved and enhanced to provide facilities and services for local residents; and
(d) it is well related to public transport facilities, or is located where appropriate provision for sustainable transport can be provided.

For more information, please visit Harlow’s Local Plan here.