What do you think of the local shops? Is there a good choice – or could there be more on offer?
We want to improve the local shopping facilities, but also support existing shops, pubs, takeaways and other services.
There has been a raft of changes to planning legislation in the wake of Covid-19, which should make it easier to change use and cut red tape.
It gives much more flexibility for uses of buildings to respond to changes in demand.
We have produced a map which you can view by clicking here showing the locations of most retail and service businesses.
We have also produced a map which you can see below of what we think is the Village Centre.
We have also considered the possibility of providing a small convenience store as part of the large Bloor/Persimmon housing development off Norton Hall Lane because there are no shops close to this part of the village.
Our policy suggestions here include:
- Support improvements to the attractiveness of the Village Centre and other retail outlet locations, eg environmental improvements and electric vehicle charging facilities.
- Support construction of a convenience store at Norton Hall Lane subject to consideration of impact on the village centre.
- Support improvements to the village centre car park.
- Support roadside retail and service uses on land adjacent to the Turf Inn.
