# What does Local Centre mean in a planning context?

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**Category:** Planning Regs\
**Created:** [29 January 2013 10:43 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-does-local-centre-mean-in-a-planning-context/2027 "2013-01-29T10:43:32Z")\
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A small group of shops and perhaps limited service outlets of a local nature (for example, a suburban housing estate) serving a small catchment. Sometimes also referred to as a local neighbourhood centre.