1. That a clear and consistent definition of uses that are judged not to promote a vibrant, sustainable range of retail and service activities across the council’s retail estate be agreed.
2. That estate managers identify and enforce against these activities where they are in breach of lease User provisions.
3. That user clauses in new lettings leases exclude the prohibited uses and freedoms of change of use without landlords consent.
4. That wherever it is possible and prudent to do so, lease terms will seek to minimise negative environmental and health impacts of retail uses in council premises generally.
5. That assignments to prohibited uses be refused insofar as this is permissible under the leases and Landlord and Tenant legislation;
6. That conveyances of land in disposal cases (including the grant of long leases) to contain restrictions against the use of the land for any prohibited use
7. That the concentration of council owned shops along Southwark Park Road and Market Place and the opportunity this offers for a more holistic approach to lettings be noted.
8. That a policy statement setting out the above be published.