Policy information sourced from Lewisham Town Centre Local Plan

LTC17 Evening economy uses

Overall approach: the Council will encourage proposals for new uses that would positively contribute to the evening economy of the town centre where the following criteria are met:

  • the retail character of the area is not harmed (with reference to LTC16), and in particular the retail character of the primary shopping frontages,
  • the proposal would contribute positively to the character of the particular area, as outlined in LTC16,
  • the cumulative impact of the proposal does not unreasonably harm the living conditions of nearby residents.

Particular areas would be suitable locations for evening economy uses, as part of a wider mix of uses. These areas will mainly be outside of the primary shopping frontages and should seek to promote hubs of evening use (see in particular Figure 6.2).

For more information please see the Local Plan