The preferred locations for development of new retail and other key town centre uses, either through the development of new floorspace or the re-use of existing buildings, are:

1. Firstly, within the primary and secondary shopping frontages of the Major and District Town Centres and the main shopping areas of the District Town Centres, as defined on the Proposals Map, and at Brent Cross Regional Shopping Centre (primarily for comparison goods);
2. Secondly, on edge-of-town-centre sites, and if no suitable sites or buildings suitable for conversion are available; then
3. Thirdly, at out-of-town centre locations that are, or can be made, accessible by a choice of means of transport, in particular public transport, walking and cycling, or that facilitate linked trips with other retail developments.