Policy information sourced from the Limpsfield Neighbourhood Plan

LNP9 Employment and Business Across the Parish

Where planning permission or prior approval is required, within the centre of Limpsfield Village as defined by the Conservation Area boundary and Oxted Town Centre as defined on the Policies Map, the loss of office, food or retail outlets within classes A1 to A5 and B1 of the Use Classes Order (see Glossary for definitions) will not normally be permitted. At ground floor level, change of use to class B1(business use) from classes A1 to A5 will not normally be permitted.

Proposals which support the development of ‘home’ working will be supported, provided they are in keeping with the character of the area and do not adversely affect the environment of adjoining residential premises.

Proposals which improve the environment for shoppers and other visitors to Oxted town centre will be supported.