Support

Representation ID: 2645

Received: 15/12/2016

Respondent: Valad Europe Ltd

Agent: Indigo Planning

Valad Europe is supportive of the draft policies set out in the SCAAP Document subject to the proposed changes being made. However, the SCAAP needs to have a greater emphasis on protecting the town centre from out-of-centre retailing. Consideration should also be given to directing new large retail developments onto existing town centre car parks with replacement car parking re-provided in the form of undercroft or multi-storey parking which would assist in relieving pressure on existing parking facilities, whilst bolstering the town centre, thus enhancing its vitality and viability. We feel that this option has not been fully explored and is an opportunity missed.