changed to housing. Ilminster does not need 22ha. Highways England consider that any reduction in employment land allocations should carefully consider the impact of this in terms of shifting commuting patterns and the potential impact on the surrounding highway network including the SRN. Development should be targeted at sustainable sites which reduce any imbalance between population and jobs in order to avoid out-commuting. 7.14 Do you agree Some people think that it seems logical and a sensible recognition of the status-quo, whilst others state that the that the boundary should not be extended and that the benefits of this are not clear. designated Town Centre for Ilminster should be amended to include the entire Tesco store? 7.15 Do you agree People generally seem to be in agreement with this. It is stated that planning permission for the conversion of that there is no existing town centre retail premises to residential properties should be granted with caution; there is very little need for the space in the town centre to add more retail sites and should larger companies come into the town they may build Local Plan to them on the outskirts of the town which would gradually kill the town centre. There are enough coffee shops and make retail food shops. allocations in Ilminster? 7.16 In addition to Transport and Access the Transport solutions for Ilminster should be addressed. The centre has a one-way system; movement onto A303; infrastructure highways England would need to be consulted. described Another town centre car park above, are A high quality cycleway link from the projected housing growth area to the town centre.
changed to housing. Ilminster does not need 22ha. Highways England consider that any reduction in employment land allocations should carefully consider the impact of this in terms of shifting commuting patterns and the potential impact on the surrounding highway network including the SRN. Development should be targeted at sustainable sites which reduce any imbalance between population and jobs in order to avoid out-commuting. 7.14 Do you agree that the designated Town Centre for Ilminster should be amended to include the entire Tesco store? Some people think that it seems logical and a sensible recognition of the status-quo, whilst others state that the boundary should not be extended and that the benefits of this are not clear. 7.15 Do you agree that there is no need for the Local Plan to make retail allocations in Ilminster? People generally seem to be in agreement with this. It is stated that planning permission for the conversion of existing town centre retail premises to residential properties should be granted with caution; there is very little space in the town centre to add more retail sites and should larger companies come into the town they may build them on the outskirts of the town which would gradually kill the town centre. There are enough coffee shops and food shops. 7.16 In addition to the infrastructure described above, are Transport and Access Transport solutions for Ilminster should be addressed. The centre has a one-way system; movement onto A303; highways England would need to be consulted. Another town centre car park A high quality cycleway link from the projected housing growth area to the town centre.
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