The council will not grant planning permission for development which results in the loss of an existing community or religious facility. Exceptions may be considered where:

1. New community or religious facilities of at least equivalent quality or quantity are provided on the site or at an alternative location more accessible to users; or
2. Improvements are made to community or religious facilities at other sites; or
3. There is an excess of community or religious facilities in the area, and a particular development will not create a shortage of provision.