Local Plan Issues and Options (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 6824

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Theatres Trust

Question OS 5
I&O_7260
We are supportive of the council's approach to supporting and retaining valued facilities in line with existing policy and paragraph 98 of the NPPF. To enhance robustness and effectiveness we suggest some enhancement or additional detail, particularly with regards to setting expectations of what evidence is required to demonstate redundancy. We recommend this includes proper marketing over a period of 18-24 months at a value appropriate to existing use (without development potential) and condition through recognised local and national agents relevant to the use. It should be demonstrated that the facility cannot be successful under alternative models of operation, for example community ownership.