The human version (we wrote this, not the council)
This section explains the protection given to homes in town centres. Royal Leamington Spa and Warwick both have large numbers of houses and apartments within their town centre boundaries, which add diversity and vitality but create pressure where different uses sit side by side. Uses such as small offices, dental surgeries and children's nurseries may be acceptable in these residential areas, provided the residential character and appearance of the building and area are not altered. The council will also consider the cumulative effect of such changes.
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Policy EC.6
Town Centre Residential Uses
Changes of use from residential to non-residential uses within the predominantly
residential areas in the town centres of Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon and
Warwick, as defined on the Policies Map, will only be permitted if the proposed use
maintains the residential character of the area.
Policy Justification
4.3.21 All of the district’s town centres contain a mix of uses and both Royal
Leamington Spa and Warwick have a large number of houses and apartments within the
defined town centre boundaries. This housing provides opportunities for people to live
within the town centres and adds to their overall diversity and vitality, but it does
generate pressure where different uses seek to co-exist. It is important that housing is
supported within town centres and that the amenity of people living there is protected.
Within the predominantly residential areas defined on the Policies Map, it will be
important that this residential character is protected. Applications for uses within these
areas might include small offices, dental surgeries and nurseries for the care of
children. These and other uses may be appropriate within predominantly residential
areas, provided that the residential character and appearance of the building / area is
not altered. In seeking to maintain the residential character of these areas, the Council
will have regard to cumulative impact when considering such proposals. This policy is
only concerned with protecting the residential c