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Object
Proposed Submission Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document Review
Representation ID: 5200
Received: 05/03/2015
Respondent: Theatres Trust
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
The Trust is pleased Policy CS14 now reflects other uses (arts and culture), acknowledging that the success and vitality of a town centre is more than retail development.
However, neither this or Policy DM32 include protection for existing cultural facilities such as theatres. Therefore the document does not reflect NPPF item 70 which states that to deliver the social, recreational and cultural facilities and services the community needs, planning policies and decisions should guard against unnecessary loss of valued facilities. Also ensure that established facilities and services are retained and able to develop for the benefit of the community.
The Trust is pleased Policy CS14 now reflects other uses (arts and culture), acknowledging that the success and vitality of a town centre is more than retail development.
However, neither this or Policy DM32 include protection for existing cultural facilities such as theatres. Therefore the document does not reflect NPPF item 70 which states that to deliver the social, recreational and cultural facilities and services the community needs, planning policies and decisions should guard against unnecessary loss of valued facilities. Also ensure that established facilities and services are retained and able to develop for the benefit of the community.