Policy information sourced from the Hertsmere Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan

SADM44 - Secondary Frontages

In the secondary shopping frontages (defined on the Policies Map) the Council will seek to maintain and encourage class A1 (retail shops), A2 (financial and professional services) and A3 (restaurants and cafes) uses in ground floor units.

Changes of use which result in any loss of class A1 (retail shops), A2 (financial and professional services), or A3 (restaurants and cafes) uses will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that the development proposal does not undermine the overall retail character of the secondary frontage.

Proposals for other main town centre uses, including A4 (drinking establishments), A5 (hot food takeaway) and D2 (assembly and leisure) will be permitted where they would not harm the vitality or viability of the frontage and the centre generally, and would not lead to an over-concentration of such uses. New uses will be expected to maintain an active frontage at street level.

Development proposals will not be permitted if they will result in an over-concentration of betting shops and pay-day loan shops within any secondary frontage.

For more information please see the Hertsmere Policies Plan