Policy information sourced from South Bucks District Local Plan

S9 - MARKETS, CAR-BOOT SALES ETC

A proposal for an open air market, car boot sale or other retail use of land, or the use of a building for an auction or market, will not be permitted unless:

  • it would be sited within the developed area excluded from the Green Belt, and would not have a detrimental impact on any statutorily designated area or building, or any other areas designated within this plan; and
  • it would not have a detrimental impact on the vitality and viability of established shopping areas; and
  • it would not adversely affect the character or amenities of nearby properties or the locality in general for example through noise or general disturbance, and would accord with policy EP3 (Use, Design and Layout of Development); and
  • it would comply with all the other policies in this Plan. Particular attention is drawn to policies TR5 (Accesses, Highway Works and Traffic Generation) and TR7 (Parking Provision). Adequate parking for both traders and customers would need to be provided within the application site.

In assessing proposals, the local planning authority will have regard to:

  • the number of stalls or, in the case of an auction, the number of lots for sale; and
  • hours, days and frequency of operation; and
  • storage and display facilities; and
  • the site’s accessibility by public transport.

For more information please see the Local Plan