Annual Monitoring Report 2007(6.6MB) - Scarborough Borough ...

Annual Monitoring Report 2007
4 Local Development Framework -
Indicators
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Conclusion
4.84 The overall growth of retail floor space has risen in this monitoring year, however, this
is paired with a further drop in retail floor space within the defined town centre areas. However,
as in the previous year, losses have almost wholly been in the secondary, tertiary and non-defined
streets (as defined within the Local Plan). Where retail uses have been lost, the predominant
new uses are A3 and A2 uses. This is not seen as a major concern at this stage, as recent
developments have been in line with the Local Plan which seeks to widen the range of uses as
a means of building the vitality and viability the town centres. A number of developments may
also improve the quality of the night-time economy within the town centres.
Leisure and Tourism
4.85 This section looks at leisure and tourism issues within the Borough.
Leisure
Core Output Indicator 4a - Amount of Completed Leisure Development
2004/5
2005/6
2006/7
Gross Floorspace (m 2 )
Not available
0
1384.01
Table 4.30 Amount of Completed Leisure Development
Core Output Indicator 4b - Amount of Completed Leisure Development in Town Centres
2004/5
2005/6
2006/7
Gross Floor space (m 2 )
Not available
0
0
Table 4.31 Amount of Completed Leisure Development in Town Centres
Note: Core Output Indicators 4a and 4b also relate to employment and retail developments
respectively.
4.86 A number of applications have been granted for leisure developments, but as this is only
the second year of monitoring, only a small number have been implemented. Data on years
prior to 2005/6 monitoring year have not been backdated. The new leisure developments
proposed consisted of a children's activity centre in Scarborough, sports facilities (in the form
of a Cricket Pavilion and changing rooms) and a beach management centre at Whitby.