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DRAFTTOWER HAMLETS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORKstrong protection of A1 uses to support and secure their retail functionswithin the hierarchy. The Annual Monitoring Report 2010/2011level of A1 uses. This has helped to inform the policy’s position that A11.6 Furthermore, to ensure the local shopping needs of communitiescomponent being that there is no overconcentration of non-A1 use. An1.7 A survey of town centre uses in Tower Hamlets has demonstratedthat concentrations of A1 uses and other town centre uses, are equallypresent in both primary and secondary frontages. Accessibility levelsof primary and secondary frontages are also similar. As such, it is notborough’s town centres.1.8 Part (4) of the policy provides guidance for the location of A3, A4and A5 uses within the town centre hierarchy. This policy recognisesthe role that these uses have in the CAZ and THAA and town centres,areas.1.9 Part (5) provides further guidance for the management of A5 uses.The “Tackling the Takeaways” report (2011) demonstrates the need forthe Council to provide this guidance. Without part (5) there may be toomany, or an ‘over-concentration’, of uses in one location, which mayhave impacts such as litter, noise and detrimental affects on healthand well-being. These are concerns the local community raised duringconsultation and engagement.1.10 In part (6) the Council acknowledges the contribution that theevening and night-time economy (A3, A4 and A5 uses) can make toensure a vibrant and economically viable town centre. It also recognisesthat without appropriate management of these uses, they canbe to the detriment of the town centre’s enjoyment and usability. AsLane in recognition of their additional functions as tourist and leisuredestinations.1.11 In Brick Lane district centre A3, A4 and A5 uses will be carefullymonitored given that historically these uses have resulted in adverseeffects on the amenity of residents.1.12 Part (7) provides guidance for the physical attributes of towncentre development. In particular, shop fronts should be implementedThis is to reduce the appearance of dereliction and to enhance the attractivenessof a town centre use for potential leaseholders. Marketingof town centre uses which have not had an implemented shop front for12 months will not be considered as evidence for a change of use.Key policy linksSP01 Refocusing on our town centresDM2 Local shopsDM24 Place-sensitive designDM25 AmenityKey evidence baseLBTH Town Centre Policy Development Report (2011)LBTH Tackling the Takeaways Report (2011)25