Policy information sourced from the Grove Park Neighbourhood Plan

CA1 Safeguarding and Enhancement of Key Cultural Community Facilities

  1. Proposals for the redevelopment or change of use of the important community facilities identified in Table 11 and Figure 5 will not be supported unless it can be demonstrated that:
    1. The space is under-utilised, and the use no longer serves the needs of the community in which it is located, and the applicant has taken reasonable steps to identify alternative community uses that are in demand in the area.
    2. Provision can be merged with other community uses or equivalent uses can be provided in suitable alternative premises within walking distance of the community it currently serves.
    3. There is no net loss or deterioration in the overall space or service provision in the area.
    4. There is adequate alternative and accessible provision within the neighbourhood area which has the capacity to meet the needs of the community previously served.
  2. Redevelopment or intensification of sites in existing community use may be supported, subject to development proposals making equivalent provision for the on-site replacement of community facilities and where this would be in compliance with other policies in the GPNP. This policy should be read in conjunction with Site Allocations SA5, SA6 and SA7.
  3. The renewal and enhancement of community facilities will be supported, in line with Policies BE1-BE2, SE1-SE3.

For more information and policy context please see the Grove Park Neighbourhood Plan