Marple will continue to provide a major service hub for the east of the borough in an attractive setting with a strong convenience goods offer, good independent retail offer and varied leisure and evening offer including an independent cinema and theatre. Proposals that enhance environmental quality, public realm and ease of movement for pedestrians and cyclists will be encouraged.

Reddish (Houldsworth Square) will continue to encompass a strong convenience, leisure and retail services offer and accessibility at Reddish South station could be substantially improved with potential Metrolink or tram-train services. Proposals that seek to address the under-provision of community facilities will be welcomed. Opportunities will be sought where possible to revitalise Houldsworth Square as the multifunctional focus supporting outdoor events, provide a mix of uses including flexible workspace and to improve movement and environmental quality for pedestrians and cyclists at key junctions.

Romiley will continue to be an accessible and attractive centre, providing a strong independent and retail service offer for surrounding communities alongside a good mix of retail and leisure uses and an arts and cultural venue. Proposals that expand the evening food and drink offer and improve the experience for pedestrians and cyclists on the B6104 and enable linked trips will be encouraged.

All of the district centres have some potential for residential growth, either within or on the edge of the centre. Housing will be encouraged above active ground floor uses. The introduction of residential uses at ground floor level will be required to complement and not displace main town centre uses.

Opportunities to bring forward the efficient use of existing previously developed land in sustainable locations will be prioritised, such as the co-location of main town centre uses in community hubs and the redevelopment of surface car parks for mixed-use residential and decked parking.

District centres tend to serve wide catchments, sometimes across local authority areas, and usually comprise groups of shops often containing at least one supermarket and a range of non-retail services such as banks and restaurants, together with local public facilities such as a library.

The Planning Practice Guidance states that there should be a vision for the future of each centre and that this can detail the most appropriate mix of uses to enhance overall vitality and viability. As such, the policy sets out the aspirational