Policy information sourced from the Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy
DM 21 Health Impacts
The Council will:
- resist the loss of existing healthcare facilities in accordance with Policy DM24 Protection and Provision of Community Facilities
- resist concentrations of hot food take-aways close to schools
- require Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) for all major developments
- support proposals that promote health, safety and active living for all age groups, particularly in areas of health inequality
- normally support proposals for new healthcare facilities where:
- they will be located in an area of need and/or under-provision, they serve the needs of the local community and the accommodation to be provided is suitable for the needs of all its users, including carers and those with physical disabilities and other health impairments
- adequate public transport is available from all parts of the catchment area and the facilities are well connected to footpath and cycle routes
- they will not adversely affect (or exacerbate existing adverse) traffic or environmental conditions or the amenities of residents in the area
- they are co-located alongside other community facilities, including shops, schools, leisure facilities etc and/or provide an element of flexible accommodation that can be adapted and/or used to meet the wider needs of the community they serve
For more information please see the Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy