Southam

The Council is consulting on the proposed designation of a defined part of Southam town centre as a high street for the purposes of HSRA powers.

The Proposed Area

The proposed designation covers the following streets

• Coventry Street
• Market Place

The boundary has been drawn to focus on the established town-centre retail and shopping area. Southam is a significant service town for the local areas and also has a visitor economy element where the effects of vacant units can be magnified. Only applicable premises within the proposed boundary for adoption can be considered under the High Street Rental Auction legislation. Inclusion within the area would not mean that a property automatically qualifies for action.

Map of the consultation area

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Proposed Southam HSRA designation. The written boundary description and detailed map should be read together.

Respond to the consultation

We welcome comments from residents, businesses, property owners, agents, community organisations and other interested parties. Please tell us whether the proposed boundary is clear and appropriate, identify any locations you believe should be included or excluded, and provide reasons or supporting evidence.

Complete the Southam online consultation: [INSERT LINK]

Consultation opens: [INSERT DATE AND TIME]

Consultation closes: [INSERT DATE AND TIME]

What happens after the consultation

Responses will be reviewed before a decision is made on whether to adopt, amend or withdraw the proposed designation. Any future consideration of an individual vacant property would be a separate process and would be subject to the statutory eligibility tests and notice requirements.

If you have any questions please contacts the Economic Development Team at economy@stratford-dc.gov.uk