Village Shops
Policy SH6
Proposals for small retail outlets and post offices within existing settlements, but outside established shopping areas, will be permitted provided that:
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the proposal is of a design and scale suited to its location;
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access and parking arrangements are satisfactory;
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impact on the amenity of other occupiers in the locality is of an acceptable level; and
the proposal is acceptable in terms of its impact on the local built form, landscape, and conservation interests.
Village Shops and Post Offices
Policy SH7
Proposals which assist in the provision or retention of village shops or post offices will be supported.
4.38 Village shops and post offices continue to provide valuable facilities within their respective settlements, especially for those members of the community without access to private transport. One of the Local Plan's principles is to promote the social and economic vitality of local communities and in line with this the Local Plan seeks to promote provision of new village shops and to protect existing shops from redevelopment.
