Basildon - BAS E7: Alternative Uses of Industrial Premises

Policy information sourced from the Basildon District Local Plan Saved Policies document.

BAS E7: Alternative Uses of Industrial Premises.

The development of land or buildings, allocated or in use for business, general industry, and storage or distribution purposes (Use Classes B1-B8) for a use falling within any other use class, with the exception of retail (Use Class A), may be permitted provided the following criteria are met:-

there is adequate land and premises available elsewhere in the district to meet the district’s business, industrial and storage or distribution needs;
the new use shall not lead to a significant net loss of employment;
there is adequate car parking; and
there is no adverse impact upon the amenities of the area.

Planning applications for retail development on land or buildings allocated for business, industrial and storage or distribution purposes will be considered with regard to Policies BAS SH1 and BAS SH6.

For more information, including information on the described policies, please visit Basildon’s District Local Plans Saved Policies document.