Policy information sourced from Sandridge Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan
C1 Commercial Areas
In order to ensure existing commercial areas (Figures 9 and 10) are retained and therefore the sustainable growth and expansion of all types of business in the Parish, the following criteria should be met when considering an application for development that impacts existing commercial premises, areas or use:
- Conversion of commercial premises to residential may be supported but only if commercial enterprise cannot be secured for a site following a twelve month marketing period.
- Proposals to enhance the quality of existing commercial premises will generally be supported. In particular, proposals that increase employment will be strongly supported.
- Support will be given for the sustainable growth and expansion of business in those areas designated as commercial areas for employment use over the Plan period. In those areas, proposals to extend or redevelop premises, within the boundaries of the commercial areas, for employment use will be supported, but only if they do not impact on the amenity of the adjoining residential area in an unacceptable manner and are not inappropriate development if within the Green Belt.
- In addition, the use of redundant buildings, within the Green Belt, in use for other lawful purposes at the time of this plan being adopted – e.g. agriculture and forestry – provided that the buildings are of permanent and substantial construction, for commercial purposes will be supported, subject to the impact on the openness of the Green Belt. Any subsequent change of use to residential would not be supported.
For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan