Policy information sourced from Wandsworth Development Planning Management Policies Document

DMTS 1 Town Centre Uses

Proposals for town centre uses will be permitted in the following circumstances, subject to compliance with NPPF, or any subsequent replacement, and compliance with the relevant criteria in Policy DMS1:

  • on sites within town and local centres and those within the potential CAZ frontages within Nine Elms;
  • on sites identified for town centre uses in the Site Specific Allocations Document (SSAD) providing the proposal is in line with the SSAD;
  • on sites within a MUFIEA or focal point of activity identified on the Policies Map, and subject to Policies DMI2 and DMO8.

There will be a preference for retail (A1) uses within the town and local centre shopping frontages and in the Important Local Parades.

If planning permission is granted, and in line with National Planning Practice Guidance, conditions may be used to:

  • prevent subdivision or amalgamation;
  • limit internal alterations by specifying the maximum floorspace permitted;
  • control the type of goods sold, including the mix of convenience and comparison goods.

Planning permission will not be permitted for proposals which:

  • substantially increase the relative attractiveness of any town or local centre, including where the scale of the proposals would be out of keeping with the role and function of that centre within the hierarchy and the catchment served, or;
  • would result in an over-concentration of A5 uses within walking distance of school or colleges (400m) where this could undermine their healthy eating initiatives. Please refer to the Town Centres Uses SPD, 2014 or subsequent local guidance for further information.

For more information please see the Development Planning Management Policies Document