Where necessary land will be reserved for education, health, community and cultural uses either through a zoning or key site requirement on a land use zoning as designated in the Local Policies Plan.
A proposal for development of new or enhanced education, health, community or cultural facilities will be permitted where it meets the General Policy and accords with other provisions of the LDP. New facilities must also be located in appropriate and accessible locations within settlements where there is good connectivity with public transport and active travel infrastructure.
A proposal for alternative use of an existing education, health, community or cultural facility or on lands identified in the LDP for such uses will not be granted, unless in exceptional circumstances where it can be demonstrated that the existing facility/designated site has become surplus to requirements and is not viable for an alternative community use.