Policy information sourced from Tonbridge Central Area Action Plan

TCA4 Above Ground Floor Space

Within the Primary Shopping Area existing and proposed floorspace above ground level should be used to its full potential.

Proposals for residential use will be permitted where they are compatible with other policies of the Plan. Retail (A1), Business (B1), Financial and Professional Services (A2) and Leisure uses (D2) on upper floors will be permitted except where this would involve the loss of existing residential accommodation or would result in an unacceptable loss of amenity to existing residential property adjacent or in close proximity.

Proposals which would result in the loss of existing residential accommodation within the Central Area must demonstrate that the property is no longer reasonably capable of being used for residential use or is needed for another use necessary to support the retail functioning of the town centre.

For more information please see the Central Area Action Plan