Proposals for retail and other major trip-generating uses on out-of-town-centre sites will only be granted planning permission where:

1. There is a demonstrable need for the development; and
2. The proposal satisfies the sequential approach to site selection; and
3. The proposal would not put at risk or harm public and/or private sector proposals to safeguard the vitality and viability of any nearby town centre; and
4. The proposal would not demonstrably harm the vitality and viability of any nearby town centre; and
5. The development would be readily accessible by a choice of means of transport, including public transport, cycle and foot, and by the disabled, or that such accessibility can be provided; and
6. The development would facilitate linked trips with existing out-of-centre developments.