Part 10Letting by local authorities of vacant high-street premises
Significant concepts
I1191Designated high streets and town centres
1
A local authority may designate a street in its area as a high street for the purposes of this Part if it considers that the street is important to the local economy because of a concentration of high-street uses of premises on the street.
2
A local authority may designate an area within its area as a town centre for the purposes of this Part if—
a
the built environment of the area is characterised principally by a network of streets, and
b
the authority considers that the area is important to the local economy because of a concentration of high-street uses of premises in the area.
3
A street or area is not to be designated, however, if the authority considers that its importance derives principally from goods or services purchased in the course of business.
4
A designation under this section may be varied or withdrawn at any time.
5
A local authority must maintain and make available to the public a list describing, and a map showing, any designations under this section that are in force in its area.
6
A designation under this section is a local land charge.