Consultation Statement - Islington Council

2 Issues and Options consultation
GLA has requested a presumption
against retail outside Town
Centres.
GLA has requested an approach to
affordable shops.
London Metropolitan University do
not consider that University uses
should be considered community
uses.
The Submission version addressed this issue.
The Direction of Travel promotes small and
independent shops. Small shops are more
affordable and this is considered the most
practical way to address this issue.
Universities are considered to provide a
community facility given that they provide
education to members of the public and
facilities.
Open Space, Play and Sports
Option 27 -
Protecting
existing
open
spaces
&
Option
Option 28 -
Providing
new open
space and
maximising
biodiversity
British Waterways support
reference to canals as open space,
including Blue Ribbon Network
General support for protection of
open space and trees, particularly
amongst resident groups
Some objections to policy options,
from developers, on basis that
policy should be more flexible, less
demanding and recognise benefits
of development. Open space
requirements could be contrary to
efficient use of land.
GLA strongly support protection
and promotion of open space.
English Heritage - the heritage
value of open spaces should be
recognised
Some objections to requirement for
a Landscape Plan for small
developments and in a separate
document
Reference is made in Submission document
to waterways
Policy does allow some flexibility e.g.
payment in lieu in certain circumstances.
Case officers will balance competing
interests, such as efficient use of land.
The Core Strategy refers to the heritage value
of open spaces. The Design and Heritage
section provides a strong policy framework
for heritage assets.
Landscape Plans are only required for major
developments, in the Submission version
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