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Validation Checklists - Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

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.Refer to:• NPPF• Policy T9 <strong>Blackburn</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>Darwen</strong> Local Plan• Policy T10 <strong>Blackburn</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>Darwen</strong> Local Plan• Policy RT2 of the Regional Spatial StrategyContact: Richard Saint Capita Symonds, Castleway House, Preston New Road, <strong>Blackburn</strong>.Telephone: 01254 273430: Richard.saint@capita.co.ukplanning@blackburn.gov.ukL13RETAIL ASSESSMENT/TOWN CENTRE IMPACT ASSESSMENTREPORT AND SEQUENCIAL TESTS FOR SIGNIFICANT LEISURE/OFFICE DEVELOPMENTSNPPF sets out government guidance on proposed retail developments. (available to view atwww.planningportal.gov.uk)• Retail Impact Assessments are required for all edge of centre and out of centre retailproposals over 200m 2.• A sequential approach to site selection should also apply to significant leisure and officedevelopments.The Assessment should address all the tests set out in NPPF including:• The need for the development ( both quantitative and qualitative)• The appropriateness of the scale of the development• Its impact on town centres,• The accessibility of the site• Evidence that a sequential approach to site selection has been followed.Refer to:• NPPF• Policy R7 <strong>Blackburn</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>Darwen</strong> Local Plan• Policy R9 <strong>Blackburn</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>Darwen</strong> Local PlanContact: Strategic Planning Team telephone 01254 585812: planning@blackburn.gov.uk22

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