Policy information sourced from the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part 2

DMCI 1: Retention of Existing Community Facilities

Proposals involving the loss of an existing community facility will be permitted if:

  • the specific use is no longer required on-site. In such circumstances, the applicant must provide evidence demonstrating that:
    • the proposal would not lead to a shortfall in provision for the specific use within the local catchment area;
    • there is either no demand for another suitable social infrastructure use on-site, or that the site/premises is no longer appropriate for social infrastructure uses; and
    • any replacement/relocated facilities for the specific use provides a level of accessibility and standard of provision at least equal to that of the existing facility.
  • the activities carried out are inconsistent and cannot be made consistent with acceptable living conditions for nearby residents; and
  • the redevelopment of the site would secure an over-riding public benefit.

For more information please see the Local Plan: Part 2