high street

Fears about the health of the high street have been ‘exaggerated’. Its death is a ‘myth’ and retail is key to the regeneration of failing urban centres.

The RTPI has warned that permitted development rights for high streets and height extensions ‘fly in the face of democracy’, and put quality and affordability at risk.

High streets minister Jake Berry has called on English towns to bid for a share of the government’s £675 million Future High Streets Fund.