Policy information sourced from Welwyn Hatfield District Plan
TCR28 Loss of Individual Local shops
The loss of individual local shops in Class A1 Retail use will not be permitted unless all the following criteria are met:
- There is another shop of a similar use available for customers within a convenient walking distance; and
- The alternative use would complement the character and function of the area.
In the absence of such an alternative, the Council may permit a change of use to non-retail provided that it can be demonstrated that the unit has remained vacant for over a year and documentary evidence has been provided that all reasonable attempts to sell or let the premises for continued use as a shop have failed.
For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan