Policy information sourced from the Bexley Unitary Development Plan

Bexley - E1 Employment Development Criteria

Policy E1:

Proposals for development for industrial and commercial uses will be resisted unless the following conditions are met:

  1. there should be no material adverse effects on the health, safety or amenities of the occupants of residential areas or neighbouring properties;
  2. the development is satisfactory in terms of design, scale and layout in relation to adjoining uses and buildings;
  3. the development satisfies the requirements of Policy T6 with regard to effects on the local highway network and the availability of public transport, and adequate site access can be provided; and
  4. the proposal makes adequate provision for vehicle parking in accordance with the Council’s current standards and there is adequate turning and manoeuvring space.

In addition the Council will take into account the following when determining applications for planning permission for these uses:

  1. provision of appropriate landscaping, including the retention of suitable trees and shrubs and nature conservation features; and
  2. the need for safeguards against discharges from the development that could lead to the build-up of high levels of pollution or find their way into water courses.

For more information please see the Bexley Unitary Development Plan