Policy information sourced from Wandsworth Development Planning Management Policies Document

DMO 8 Focal points of activity

In accordance with Core Strategy Policy PL9, mixed use development in focal points will be encouraged, in order to create vibrant active places which enhance access to the river. Town centre uses as defined in the Glossary will generally be appropriate subject to an overall limit of 300 sq ms A1 floorspace in the focal points outside the potential CAZ frontage at Battersea Power Station, taking into account the cumulative impact of existing and extant proposals. Proposals for new hotels will be permitted where they comply with Policy DMTS13. Conditions may be used to ensure an appropriate scale and mix of uses is provided in perpetuity and that there is no detrimental impact on town centres. Conditions or legal agreement may also be used to control the amalgamation of units which would otherwise be permitted development.

Existing town centre uses in focal points of activity will be protected against change of use unless there is compelling evidence which clearly illustrates that there has been no demand for such space, that there is not likely to be in the foreseeable future, and that the alternative use will add to the economic vitality and viability of the area. To demonstrate appropriate evidence for a change of use in these circumstances, evidence should be provided in accordance with Policy EI7 of the Employment and Industry Document.

For more information please see the Development Planning Management Policies Document