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Black Country Core Strategy Issue and Option Report
Representation ID: 283
Received: 07/09/2017
Respondent: D2 Planning Limited
LCP would comment that the retail centres have altered significantly in the last 10 years for a variety of reasons. The number of potential retailers with requirements has significantly decreased and this should be reflected in policy. Many policies seek to retain significant retail floorspace and this may not be appropriate. Consideration needs to be given to firstly, protection of existing retail centres and secondly, for the retention of retail floorspace in centres.
LCP would comment that the retail centres have altered significantly in the last 10 years for a variety of reasons. The number of potential retailers with requirements has significantly decreased and this should be reflected in policy. Many policies seek to retain significant retail floorspace and this may not be appropriate. Consideration needs to be given to firstly, protection of existing retail centres and secondly, for the retention of retail floorspace in centres.