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London has 48 Metropolitan Centres and 156 District Centres, one of them is West Green Road, Seven Sisters is one of them.

The Mayor of London's strategy is to encourage development in existing Town Centres but taking into account the local character and the capacity when deciding on the type and scale of the development.

To strengthen the role of Town Centres is advocated in national policy (PPS6) and the London Plan (policies 2A.5, 3D.1, 3D.2 and Annex 1)

The image of an area is influenced not only by its architecture and history. Community involvement is needed so that a sense of ownership can be felt this requires the availability of community facilities for use and involvement.

London Plan Policy 3A.26 emphasises the importance of engaging and empowering local communities.

Improving buildings and bringing empty space back inot use:


 * increases people's sense of security and well being.
 * raises confidence
 * encourage people to spend more time in the area
 * helps to increase trade

London Plan Policies 4B.6-7 and 4B.10 support the full use of existing buildings

An improvement program should consider the environment from a user's point of view because:


 * increases people's sense of security and well being
 * helps to build confidence and pride in the area

London Plan Policies 2A.6, and 4B.4-5 encourage improvements to the public realm, including making sure it is accessible to all.