Policy information sourced from Spelthorne Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document

TC2: Staines Town Centre Shopping Frontage

Within the primary shopping area of Staines town centre uses other than retail, within Class A1, will not be permitted where this would lead to a net loss of retail floorspace.

Within the secondary shopping areas of Staines town centre the loss of Class A1 retail units will be permitted where:

  • the proposed use is within use class A2, A3, A4 or A5 or for a launderette,
  • no more than five out of nine consecutive units within the secondary frontage are in non-retail uses as a result of the proposal,
  • the proposal would not harm the predominantly retail character of the town centre, either individually or cumulatively with other non retail developments,

Exceptionally a non-retail use may be accepted where it is demonstrated that it will contribute to the long term vitality and viability of the centre.

For more information please see the Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document