SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)·Page 99·6.280
Town Centre First Approach for Retail and Main Town Centre Uses
Planning authorities must adopt a town centre first approach when considering retail and main town centre uses in development plans and planning decisions.
Planning authorities must adopt a town centre first approach for retail and main town centre uses.
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