Town Centres and Retailing

This topic paper provides details on the information sources we have used in our assessment of this topic, and provides interim conclusions that should be taken forward in the Spatial strategy for the forthcoming Local Development Plan 2029.

It considers, and asks for your views, on the following general topics:

1.  Identification of Datasets
2.  Network of Centres and their character
3.  Clustering of non-retail uses that may be adversely impacting the wellbeing of communities
4. The role that town centres play in promoting Local Living, 20 Minute Neighbourhoods, and  whether there are areas where retail offer is dominated by "drive throughs" or do not have access to healthy food and drink outlets 
5. Possible Connections in Evidence
6. Site Selection Implications

While considering these issues it would probably be appropriate to refer to the content of the topic paper.

We estimate that this survey will take 15 minutes to complete.