Edge of centre definition

Preference will be given to edge of centre land before considering an out of centre site. For clarity, edge of centre means a location that is well connected to and within easy walking distance (up to 300 metres of the primary shopping area). For uses other than retailing this is likely to be within 300 metres of a town centre boundary. In determining whether a site falls within the definition of edge of centre, account should be taken of local circumstances such as barriers, for example crossing major roads, carparks, attractiveness and safety and size of the town centre. A site would not be well connected where it is physically separated by barriers such as a railway line, busy road or lack of pedestrian access.