C) All proposals for tourist accommodation should contribute to pickup and set down points for taxis and coaches, and an appropriate level of secure cycle storage for staff, in accordance with Appendix 4.

Visitor attractions

D) Attractions likely to yield a large number of visitors should be located in Walthamstow town centre. Other locations will only be considered favourably where it can be demonstrated that they are accessible by a range of means of transport, and would not undermine the role and function of the town centre. Provision should be made for appropriate signage, cycle storage, and pickup and set down points for taxis and coaches.

E) Cultural activities such as festivals should take place in areas well served by public transport. Proposals should include management plans setting out how negative impacts on residential amenity and local businesses will be minimised.

F) Redevelopments within Walthamstow town centre should be used as an opportunity to enhance the use of Walthamstow Market by increasing pedestrian flows towards this area, and where appropriate contribute towards signage as part of the Legible London Wayfinding Scheme.

G) Proposals that enable better public access to the borough’s natural assets and open spaces, where it can be demonstrated that this will not compromise their unique character and biodiversity value, will be supported.

H) The loss of tourist and leisure attractions to alternative uses will only be allowed where the need for such use no longer exists, or there are overriding regeneration benefits to their loss; which could include mitigation through re-provision elsewhere in the borough.

For more information please see the Local Plan Development Management Policies