ZONE OBJECTIVES

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a) Provide for a range of conveniently located services and lower rent commercial activities

 

b) Ensure that commercial development supports but does not undermine the function of the CZ1 Core Zone and the CZ2 Business Zone

 

c) Accommodate retail uses or entertainment facilities requiring larger sites

 

d) Encourage a mix of land uses which contribute to an active and diverse character

 

e) Maintain and enhance environmental amenity and encourage a standard of urban design consistent with the function of the Zone

 

f) Undertake development using best practice environmentally sustainable development principles

 

g) Promote active living and active travel

 

h) Encourage an attractive, safe, well-lit and connected pedestrian environment with convenient access to public transport

 

i) Provide a high quality public realm by facilitating active uses on ground floor level that connects with the wider open space, pedestrian and cycle networks to promote active travel and active living.