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Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 1276

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: HMPC Ltd

Representation Summary:

Retail should extend further than traditional High Street interpretation

Full text:

At paragraph 4.66 the plan is correct to recognise the retail offer within the District. However, the plan continues the traditional approach to protecting and revitalising existing retail centres. It fails to acknowledge the significant changes in retailing in recent years and the changing nature and character of the traditional "High Street" and shopping areas. While the policies are not in anyway, inappropriate, and there is acknowledgement of the rise in cafes and restaurants in some localities, the Estate believes the plan should go further to embrace retail changes that go beyond the traditional shopping parade. The Estate itself has a range of 'retail activities' within its portfolio of business interests and is considering others in a changing market place and in response to its patrons' expectations. The Estate is looking to the local plan to provide an appropriate retail environment that allows new enterprises to become established in areas not traditionally associated with retail activities.