Proposals for new open air and covered markets in the borough’s town centres will normally be granted planning permission where:

• The vitality, viability and attractiveness of the centre will be enhanced;
• There is no adverse effect on residential amenity and the general environment;
• There are adequate arrangements for parking and servicing and there is no unacceptable disruption to pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and
• There is adequate provision for the storage and disposal of litter and refuse, and the storage of stalls.