Comment

New Local Plan: Spatial Options Document 2021

Representation ID: 39280

Received: 21/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Carol Everitt

Representation Summary:

Not necessarily, as I think opportunities to fill retail space should be generally supported as less retailers will be in place post Covid. Those with good ideas, fill a gap in the market and have sustainable business plans will prosper.
After appropriate time, retail shops that are unlikely to be restarted can be allowed to be reused as housing , keeping the areas active.

Full text:

Not necessarily, as I think opportunities to fill retail space should be generally supported as less retailers will be in place post Covid. Those with good ideas, fill a gap in the market and have sustainable business plans will prosper.
After appropriate time, retail shops that are unlikely to be restarted can be allowed to be reused as housing , keeping the areas active.