Comment

Representation ID: 22858

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Crown Point Estate

Agent: Miss Kate Wood

As noted above under question 34, we are promoting Octagon Barn for mixed use development including small-scale business / retail use to enhance the use of the site as a local destination. Policy 6 concludes with a stated desire to enhance the environment and economy of villages. However, the Town Centres element of the policy doesn’t distinguish between types of retail use. The hierarchy of defined centres in the policy is appropriate for chain stores and supermarkets, but the retail offer of independents cannot compete with these businesses in high value locations. The policy should make clear the type and/or size of retail uses required to follow a sequential test.