Meanwhile Uses

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The Government has sought to reinvigorate High Streets and Town Centres, following the publication of the Portas Review in 2011. However, there has continued to be a growing trend of purchasing shopping online which has led to declines in footfall. Consequently, various policy relaxations and modifications to restrictions have been enacted by the Government to try and stimulate the vitality, viability and economic prosperity of High Streets and Town Centres. The Covid-19 pandemic has compounded the need and justification for this having exacerbated footfall decline.   

Meanwhile uses can make an important contribution to ensuring this economic prosperity of centres and this is recognised by the Council. Consequently, the Council will take a positive approach to meanwhile uses that is flexible in order to respond to local conditions and to allow the stimulation of economic activity and growth in appropriate locations, such as the High Street, whilst safeguarding existing amenities.