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Proposed Submission: Gravesham Local Plan Core Strategy

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5.1.37 Exceptions will be made to this policy where sites have beenspecifically identified to support other regeneration objectives and theseare incompatible with the marine activity.5.1.38 The Council will support proposals that promote the appropriateexpansion and diversification of the rural area economy. Support will begiven to the conversion of rural buildings to employment use/live-workunits where it does not adversely affect the openness of the Green Beltand is consistent with AONB policy.5.1.39 The Council will work with its regeneration partners to enhanceopportunities for all local people to access the greater range of higherskilled jobs that will arise as a result of the policies above. Support willbe given to upgrading educational and training facilities and majordevelopment projects will be expected to contribute (either directly orthrough other agencies) towards the delivery of skills training, thepromotion of apprenticeships and work placements.5.2 Retail, Leisure and the Hierarchy of Centres5.2.1 A central component of sustainable development is the definition andreinforcement of a network and hierarchy of centres where people can accessshops and a range of other uses often found in town centres by all types oftransport. This means that all residents can have good access to shops andservices, and make choices about how they travel, given the opportunities towalk, cycle or use public transport instead of the private car.5.2.2 In conformity with the National <strong>Plan</strong>ning Policy Framework (NPPF),main town centre uses are defined as: retail development (includingwarehouse clubs and factory outlet centres); leisure, entertainment facilitiesand the more intensive sport and recreation uses (including cinemas,restaurants, drive-through restaurants, bars and pubs; night-clubs, casinos,health and fitness centres, indoor bowling centres, and bingo halls); offices;and arts, culture and tourism development (including theatres, museums,galleries and concert halls, hotels and conference facilities).121

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