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12. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES
   
Policy CSF1 Provision of Community Services and Facilities in the Built-up Areas Excluded from the Green Belt
Policy CSF2 Loss of Community Services and Facilities in the Built-up Areas Excluded from the Green Belt
  Provision Of Community Services And Facilities In The Built-up Areas Excluded From The Green Belt Including the District and Local Shopping Centres As Defined on the Proposals Map
  POLICY CSF1
  Within the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt including the District and Local Shopping Centres as Defined on the Proposals Map, development for community services and facilities will be acceptable provided that:
  (i) the proposal would not involve the loss of residential land or an existing dwelling, unless:
    (a) it can be shown that the loss cannot be avoided because there is no other suitable land or buildings available in the area;
      and
    (b) it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Council that the service or facility to be provided is either not currently available in the area, or demand is in excess of the existing level of supply.
      or
    (c) the application site is located as described in clause (b) of Policy H9.
    and
  (ii) the proposal would not be detrimental to the character and amenities of the area in which it would be located by reason of its appearance, layout, noise, traffic generation, vehicle parking, loss of landscaping or general disturbance.
    and
  (iii) other Policies in this Local Plan would be complied with.
  Community services and facilities include the land uses listed in paragraphs 12.2 and 12.7.
  Loss Of Community Services And Facilities In The Built-up Areas Excluded From The Green Belt
  POLICY CSF2
  Within the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt, the Council will not allow any development which results in the loss of the community service or facility on the site in question unless:
  (i) a replacement building and/or land can be provided in an equally convenient location that would comply with Policy CSF1,
    or
  (ii) it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Council that the facility is no longer required for its existing use, or for any other community use in the built-up area in which it is located, or in the District, as appropriate to the type of use under consideration,
    and
  (iii) other Policies in this Local Plan would be complied with.
  Community services and facilities include the land uses listed in paragraphs 12.2 and 12.7.
   
   
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