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New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021

Representation ID: 38348

Received: 01/09/2021

Respondent: The Theatres Trust

Representation Summary:

To accord with paragraph 93 of the NPPF (2021) the plan should ensure it sets policy which robustly protects Rochford's existing facilities from unnecessary loss and supports delivery of new facilities. It must be ensured this includes cultural facilities in order to reflect the range of uses within this category as described by the NPPF. Policy must ensure that any replacement facility continues to meet the needs of its users and is at least of equal standard to the facility to be lost.

All of the options cited above can contribute towards meeting community infrastructure needs.

Full text:

To accord with paragraph 93 of the NPPF (2021) the plan should ensure it sets policy which robustly protects Rochford's existing facilities from unnecessary loss and supports delivery of new facilities. It must be ensured this includes cultural facilities in order to reflect the range of uses within this category as described by the NPPF. Policy must ensure that any replacement facility continues to meet the needs of its users and is at least of equal standard to the facility to be lost.

All of the options cited above can contribute towards meeting community infrastructure needs.