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

SADM47 - Night-time and Evening Uses

Applications for evening economy uses, including entertainment, late night retailing and eating and drinking establishments will be permitted where:

  • the proposal supports the creation of a balanced evening economy;
  • the likely effects of the proposal, whether individually or cumulatively, would not result in unacceptable impacts in terms of noise, traffic, parking, signage and lighting, general disturbance or problems of disorder and nuisance;
  • the design of the development is acceptable, as it relates to public safety, crime prevention and the reduction of anti-social behaviour;
  • arrangements are agreed for mitigating pollution, including noise, odours and emissions;
  • the proposal incorporates access arrangements for people of all ages and abilities;
  • adequate levels of parking and public transport would be available during the hours of operation; and
  • the day-time use would not detract from the character and amenity of the surrounding shops and services (i.e. by providing a blank frontage due to closure during the day rather than maintaining an active street frontage).

For more information please see the Hertsmere Policies Plan