Policy information sourced from South Bucks District Local Plan

COM1 - PROVISION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Proposals for community facilities will be permitted provided that:

  • the proposed facility would be located within the developed area; and
  • in the case of a site which is not currently in a community use, it is in an accessible location where it would be likely to be able to meet the needs of its intended users; and
  • the proposal would be compatible with and would not adversely affect the character or amenities of any nearby properties or the locality in general and would be in accordance with policy EP3 (Use, Design and Layout of Development); and
  • any extension to an existing building would harmonise with that existing building in terms of its scale, height, form and design; and
  • the site would retain areas of open space adequate to meet needs likely to arise in connection with the proposed use; and
  • suitable provision would be made for access for the disabled or people with mobility problems; and
  • the proposal would comply with all the other policies in this Plan. Particular attention is drawn to policies TR4 (Provision for those with Special Needs), TR5 (Accesses, Highway Works & Traffic Generation) and TR7 (Parking Provision).

Conditions may be imposed in order to mitigate the potential impact of some forms of community facility where these are located close to noise sensitive development.

For more information please see the Local Plan