Policy information sourced from the Uttlesford District Council Local Plan
RS2 Town and Local Centres
Retail, commercial and community uses or mixed-use development including a residential element will be permitted in the centres of Saffron Walden, Great Dunmow, Stansted Mountfitchet or Thaxted if it meets all the following criteria:
- It maintains or enhances their role as retail and service centres;
- It does not harm their historic and architectural character;
- It contributes to the diversity of retail and other commercial activity;
- It does not result in significant loss of houses or flats in the centres;
- It does not prejudice the effective use of upper floors as living or business accommodation
Policy information sourced from the Uttlesford District Council Local Plan