Policy information sourced from the Lewisham Local Plan
CI2 High quality community infrastructure
Strategic Objectives:
A An open Lewisham as part of an open London,
G Healthy and safe communities,
H Securing the timely delivery of infrastructure,
I Ensuring high quality education, health and social care.
A Development proposals for new community infrastructure will be supported where the facility:
- Is appropriately located for the intended use;
- Is easily accessible by public transport, walking and cycling;
- Is designed to maximise the flexibility and adaptability of space to accommodate a range of community uses;
- Includes provision of well-integrated facilities that support the effective functioning and viability of the community use, such as meeting spaces, broadband connection, kitchen facilities, toilets and dedicated storage space;
- Is made available for use by the public as much as reasonably practical, and does not unreasonably restrict access to the wider community; and
- Will not result in a significant adverse impact on the amenity of neighbouring uses and properties
B Development proposals must make the best of use of land, including the public sector estate. Innovative approaches to community infrastructure provision (such as the colocation of services, shared use of facilities and development of multi-use facilities) will be encouraged and supported where other Local Plan policies are satisfied.
C Development proposals for new community infrastructure must ensure that the facility will be appropriately managed and maintained over its lifetime.
D Development proposals seeking to secure improvements to existing community infrastructure, through its alteration, extension, and reconfiguration will be supported; subject to the scheme be in accordance with other relevant Local Plan policies.
For more information and policy context please see the Lewisham Local Plan