Policy information sourced from Spelthorne Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document
TC3: Development in Ashford, Shepperton and Sunbury Cross Centres
Within the defined Employment Areas of Ashford, Shepperton and Sunbury Cross the Council will encourage mixed use development combining offices with residential and other uses that contribute positively to the centre, where development can take place in an acceptable manner and where the existing amount of employment floorspace is retained.
Within the defined shopping areas of Ashford, Shepperton and Sunbury Cross as shown on the proposals map the loss of 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 two out of nine consecutive units are in non retail use as a result of the proposal,
- the proposal would not harm the predominantly retail character of the centre, either individually or cumulatively with other non retail developments,
- the proposal would not result in the loss of a retail unit that is prominent in the centre either by reason of its size or position.
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.
The Council will continue to work with its partners to ensure the effective management of the centres and will look for opportunities for further improvements to their environment.
For more information please see the Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document