Policy information sourced from the Medway Local Plan 2003

R16 Restrictions on Goods For Sale

Durable goods sold from any foodstores or retail warehouses outside an existing retail centre will be limited by condition to exclude any of the following items if their sale would adversely affect the vitality and viability of a nearby retail centre: clothing, footwear, books, jewellery, toys, sports goods, recording material, computer software and services such as opticians and travel agencies. The floorspace area will also be specified from which durable goods can be sold if the development would adversely affect the viability and vitality of a nearby retail centre as a whole without such a condition.

Retail warehouses will be limited by condition so that they shall not sell food for consumption off the premises (other than confectionery).