Policy information sourced from the Uttlesford District Council Local Plan

SM1 Local Centres

The Cambridge Road and Lower Street areas are identified as local centres on the proposals map inset. Change of use of the ground floor of existing shops, restaurants, public houses and hot food take-aways to residential uses will not be permitted, unless both the following criteria are met:

  • The existing use is surplus to current and foreseen future requirements; and
  • The property has been widely advertised for at least six months on terms reflecting its use.

Policy information sourced from the Uttlesford District Council Local Plan