High street (planning and policy) - Revision history

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	* Portas review.		* Portas review.
	* Retail designers.		* Retail designers.
		+	* The town's time has come.
	* Town centre definition.		* Town centre definition.

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	* City deals.		* City deals.
	* CPP APPG holds first public inquiry.		* CPP APPG holds first public inquiry.
		+	* Converting office and retail to residential housing on the high street.
	* Edge of centre.		* Edge of centre.
	* Enterprise zone.		* Enterprise zone.

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	The Great British High Street website aims to provide additional information for anyone wanting to improve their high street or town centre.		The Great British High Street website aims to provide additional information for anyone wanting to improve their high street or town centre.
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		+	= 2021 =
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		+	In March 2021, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announces package of measures to revitalise England’s high streets and town centres, with new rules coming into force allowing commercial premises to be converted into homes. Other measures included a fast track for extending public service buildings and policy changes allowing bigger extensions to existing public buildings including schools, colleges, universities and hospitals.
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		+	Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-freedoms-to-support-high-streets-and-fast-track-delivery-of-schools-and-hospitals-across-england-introduced-today https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-freedoms-to-support-high-streets-and-fast-track-delivery-of-schools-and-hospitals-across-england-introduced-today]

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =

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	* Permitted development.		* Permitted development.
	* Portas review.		* Portas review.
		+	* Retail designers.
	* Town centre definition.		* Town centre definition.

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	* City centre.		* City centre.
	* City deals.		* City deals.
		+	* CPP APPG holds first public inquiry.
	* Edge of centre.		* Edge of centre.
	* Enterprise zone.		* Enterprise zone.

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	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres 2010 to 2015 government policy: high streets and town centres].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres 2010 to 2015 government policy: high streets and town centres].

−	[[Category:~~Policy~~]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Policy]]

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	* Going for growth, Reviewing the Effectiveness of Government Growth Initiatives.		* Going for growth, Reviewing the Effectiveness of Government Growth Initiatives.
	* Growth and Infrastructure Bill.		* Growth and Infrastructure Bill.
		+	* High street.
	* Local Development Orders.		* Local Development Orders.
	* Local Enterprise Partnerships.		* Local Enterprise Partnerships.
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	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres 2010 to 2015 government policy: high streets and town centres].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres 2010 to 2015 government policy: high streets and town centres].

−	[[Category:Policy]]	+	[[Category:Policy]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]]

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	The national [https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/future-high-streets-forum Future High Street Forum] provides advice to the government on the challenges that the high street is facing and assists in the development of policies to allow town centres to develop.		The national [https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/future-high-streets-forum Future High Street Forum] provides advice to the government on the challenges that the high street is facing and assists in the development of policies to allow town centres to develop.

−	~~[http://thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk/kickstart~~ The Great British High Street] website aims to provide additional information for anyone wanting to improve their high street or town centre.	+	The Great British High Street website aims to provide additional information for anyone wanting to improve their high street or town centre.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
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	* Town centre definition.		* Town centre definition.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/future-high-streets-forum Future High Street Forum].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/future-high-streets-forum Future High Street Forum].
	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/high-streets-and-town-centres High Streets and town centres].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/high-streets-and-town-centres High Streets and town centres].
−	* ~~[http://thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk/kickstart~~ The Great British High Street.]	+	* The Great British High Street.
	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-portas-review-the-future-of-our-high-streets The Portas Review: an independent review into the future of our high streets].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-portas-review-the-future-of-our-high-streets The Portas Review: an independent review into the future of our high streets].
	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres 2010 to 2015 government policy: high streets and town centres].		* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres 2010 to 2015 government policy: high streets and town centres].

	[[Category:Policy]]		[[Category:Policy]]

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	In it, she wrote; ‘With town centre vacancy rates doubling over the last two years and total consumer spend away from our high streets now over 50%, the need to take action has never been clearer. Although some high streets are thriving, most have a fight on their hands. Many are sickly, others are on the critical list and some are now dead. We cannot and should not attempt to save every high street but my findings have led me to believe that unless urgent action is taken, the casualties will only continue to multiply.’		In it, she wrote; ‘With town centre vacancy rates doubling over the last two years and total consumer spend away from our high streets now over 50%, the need to take action has never been clearer. Although some high streets are thriving, most have a fight on their hands. Many are sickly, others are on the critical list and some are now dead. We cannot and should not attempt to save every high street but my findings have led me to believe that unless urgent action is taken, the casualties will only continue to multiply.’

−	Building the proposals Portas put forward, the Department for the Communities and Local Government (DCLG) devised a range of measures to help the high street, ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres 2010 to 2015 government policy: high streets and town centres].	+	Building the proposals Portas put forward, the Department for the Communities and Local Government (DCLG) devised a range of measures to help the high street (ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres 2010 to 2015 government policy: high streets and town centres]).

−	They suggested that ~~‘Our~~ high streets and town centres are facing serious challenges from out-of-town shopping centres and the growth of online and mobile retailing. Our high streets need to be social places with a vibrant evening economy and to offer something that neither shopping centres nor the internet can match.’	+	They suggested that ‘our high streets and town centres are facing serious challenges from out-of-town shopping centres and the growth of online and mobile retailing. Our high streets need to be social places with a vibrant evening economy and to offer something that neither shopping centres nor the internet can match.’

	Some of the policies that have been put in place are summarised below.		Some of the policies that have been put in place are summarised below.
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	* Planning restrictions have been lifted to help landlords make better use of their empty properties by allowing shorter leasing periods along with help for new business start-ups and facilitating the process of changing commercial units into residential properties.		* Planning restrictions have been lifted to help landlords make better use of their empty properties by allowing shorter leasing periods along with help for new business start-ups and facilitating the process of changing commercial units into residential properties.
	* It has become a requirement to seek planning permission for change of use to a betting shop or payday loan company.		* It has become a requirement to seek planning permission for change of use to a betting shop or payday loan company.
−	* The right for shops, offices, financial and professional services properties to extend by 100 ~~square metres~~ and for warehouse and industrial units to expand by 200 ~~square meters~~ has been made permanent.	+	* The right for shops, offices, financial and professional services properties to extend by 100 sq. m and for warehouse and industrial units to expand by 200 sq. m has been made permanent.
	* Retailers have been allowed to increase the size of loading bays by up to 20% to facilitate deliveries.		* Retailers have been allowed to increase the size of loading bays by up to 20% to facilitate deliveries.
	* Permitted development rights have been changed to offer town centres greater flexibility for the adaption of existing buildings.		* Permitted development rights have been changed to offer town centres greater flexibility for the adaption of existing buildings.

−	= Other ~~Policies~~ =	+	= Other policies =

	The government has introduced a range of policy changes to help support local high streets, some of which are summarised below.		The government has introduced a range of policy changes to help support local high streets, some of which are summarised below.
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	== Financial support ==		== Financial support ==

−	In 2013, a billion pound package was announced ~~by Eric Pickles~~ to help support the high street. One of the main aims was to create more jobs by supporting British businesses. Some of the measures outlined in the support package enable shops to develop, expand and take on more employees.	+	In 2013, a billion pound package was announced to help support the high street. One of the main aims was to create more jobs by supporting British businesses. Some of the measures outlined in the support package enable shops to develop, expand and take on more employees.

	== Business rates ==		== Business rates ==
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	[http://thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk/kickstart The Great British High Street] website aims to provide additional information for anyone wanting to improve their high street or town centre.		[http://thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk/kickstart The Great British High Street] website aims to provide additional information for anyone wanting to improve their high street or town centre.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===	+

	* Business Improvement Districts.		* Business Improvement Districts.
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	* Change of use.		* Change of use.
	* Cities Devolution Bill.		* Cities Devolution Bill.
		+	* City centre.
	* City deals.		* City deals.
	* Edge of centre.		* Edge of centre.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	High streets and town centres are facing challenges from the expansion of online shopping and the development of out-of-town retail centres.~~<br/>~~	+	High streets and town centres are facing challenges from the expansion of online shopping and the development of out-of-town retail centres.

−	In 2011, Mary Portas undertook an independent review of high streets and presented her vision for the future in The Portas Review: an independent review into the future of our high streets.~~<br/>~~	+	In 2011, Mary Portas undertook an independent review of high streets and presented her vision for the future in The Portas Review: an independent review into the future of our high streets.

−	In it, she wrote; ‘With town centre vacancy rates doubling over the last two years and total consumer spend away from our high streets now over 50%, the need to take action has never been clearer. Although some high streets are thriving, most have a fight on their hands. Many are sickly, others are on the critical list and some are now dead. We cannot and should not attempt to save every high street but my findings have led me to believe that unless urgent action is taken, the casualties will only continue to multiply.’~~<br/>~~	+	In it, she wrote; ‘With town centre vacancy rates doubling over the last two years and total consumer spend away from our high streets now over 50%, the need to take action has never been clearer. Although some high streets are thriving, most have a fight on their hands. Many are sickly, others are on the critical list and some are now dead. We cannot and should not attempt to save every high street but my findings have led me to believe that unless urgent action is taken, the casualties will only continue to multiply.’

	Building the proposals Portas put forward, the Department for the Communities and Local Government (DCLG) devised a range of measures to help the high street, ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres 2010 to 2015 government policy: high streets and town centres].		Building the proposals Portas put forward, the Department for the Communities and Local Government (DCLG) devised a range of measures to help the high street, ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres 2010 to 2015 government policy: high streets and town centres].
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	There have been significant improvements in planning for the high street:		There have been significant improvements in planning for the high street:
−	*The National Planning Policy Framework requires that local plans should promote competitive town centre environments and set out policies for the management and growth of centres over the plan period.	+
−	*Planning restrictions have been lifted to help landlords make better use of their empty properties by allowing shorter leasing periods along with help for new business start-ups and facilitating the process of changing commercial units into residential properties.	+	* The National Planning Policy Framework requires that local plans should promote competitive town centre environments and set out policies for the management and growth of centres over the plan period.
−	*It has become a requirement to seek planning permission for change of use to a betting shop or payday loan company.	+	* Planning restrictions have been lifted to help landlords make better use of their empty properties by allowing shorter leasing periods along with help for new business start-ups and facilitating the process of changing commercial units into residential properties.
−	*The right for shops, offices, financial and professional services properties to extend by 100 square metres and for warehouse and industrial units to expand by 200 square meters has been made permanent.	+	* It has become a requirement to seek planning permission for change of use to a betting shop or payday loan company.
−	*Retailers have been allowed to increase the size of loading bays by up to 20% to facilitate deliveries.	+	* The right for shops, offices, financial and professional services properties to extend by 100 square metres and for warehouse and industrial units to expand by 200 square meters has been made permanent.
−	*Permitted development rights have been changed to offer town centres greater flexibility for the adaption of existing buildings.	+	* Retailers have been allowed to increase the size of loading bays by up to 20% to facilitate deliveries.
		+	* Permitted development rights have been changed to offer town centres greater flexibility for the adaption of existing buildings.

	= Other Policies =		= Other Policies =
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	In April 2014, amendments were made to business rates which included:		In April 2014, amendments were made to business rates which included:
−	*A £1,000 discount between 2014 to 2015 and 2015 to 2016 for retail premises with a rateable value of up to £50,000, including shops, pubs, cafes, and restaurants.	+
−	*A cap on the Retail Price Index (RPI) increase in bills to 2% in 2014 to 2015.	+	* A £1,000 discount between 2014 to 2015 and 2015 to 2016 for retail premises with a rateable value of up to £50,000, including shops, pubs, cafes, and restaurants.
−	*Extending the doubling of the Small Business Rates Relief to April 2015.	+	* A cap on the Retail Price Index (RPI) increase in bills to 2% in 2014 to 2015.
−	*A reoccupation relief for 18 months with a 50% discount for new occupants of retail premises that have been empty for at least a year.	+	* Extending the doubling of the Small Business Rates Relief to April 2015.
−	*Providing businesses with the option to pay their bills over 12 months (rather than 10), in order to help their cashflow.	+	* A reoccupation relief for 18 months with a 50% discount for new occupants of retail premises that have been empty for at least a year.
		+	* Providing businesses with the option to pay their bills over 12 months (rather than 10), in order to help their cashflow.

	== Parking ==		== Parking ==
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
−	*Business Improvement Districts.	+
−	*Business rates.	+	* Business Improvement Districts.
−	*Change of use.	+	* Business rates.
−	*Cities Devolution Bill.	+	* Change of use.
−	*City deals.	+	* Cities Devolution Bill.
−	*Edge of centre.	+	* City deals.
−	*Enterprise zone.	+	* Edge of centre.
−	*Going for growth, Reviewing the Effectiveness of Government Growth Initiatives.	+	* Enterprise zone.
−	*Growth and Infrastructure Bill.	+	* Going for growth, Reviewing the Effectiveness of Government Growth Initiatives.
−	*Local Development Orders.	+	* Growth and Infrastructure Bill.
−	*Local Enterprise Partnerships.	+	* Local Development Orders.
−	*Local plan.	+	* Local Enterprise Partnerships.
−	*Main town centre uses.	+	* Local plan.
−	*Permitted development.	+	* Main town centre uses.
−	*Portas review.	+	* Permitted development.
−	*Town centre definition.	+	* Portas review.
		+	* Town centre definition.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/future-high-streets-forum Future High Street Forum].	+
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/high-streets-and-town-centres High Streets and town centres].	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/future-high-streets-forum Future High Street Forum].
−	*[http://thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk/kickstart The Great British High Street.]	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/high-streets-and-town-centres High Streets and town centres].
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-portas-review-the-future-of-our-high-streets The Portas Review: an independent review into the future of our high streets].	+	* [http://thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk/kickstart The Great British High Street.]
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres 2010 to 2015 government policy: high streets and town centres].	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-portas-review-the-future-of-our-high-streets The Portas Review: an independent review into the future of our high streets].
		+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres/2010-to-2015-government-policy-high-streets-and-town-centres 2010 to 2015 government policy: high streets and town centres].

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